May 28 / 16.55 Leicester

16.55

Good To Soft

Sipp Cafebar Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Sipp Cafebar Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.00
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 259-58 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Beaten just under 4l in two 7f handicaps at Catterick this season, at a venue he runs well; not badly treated but he's been unplaced in three previous visits here; others appeal more.
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10

(4)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Obee Jo

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner here (6f/7f); looked to be on the way back when just edged out at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month and the winner has gone in again four times since, but he needs to put a poor effort at Ayr (1m, soft) this month behind him.

25/1

10

(4)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Obee Jo

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner here (6f/7f); looked to be on the way back when just edged out at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month and the winner has gone in again four times since, but he needs to put a poor effort at Ayr (1m, soft) this month behind him.

25/1

10

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Obee Jo

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

9yo who is on a 15-race losing sequence going back to May 2024 but that last win came on heavy ground and he was short-headed at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month; in the shake-up if backing up that latest form.

13/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 536252 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Rarely wins (1-32) but he's mostly consistent and went down narrowly at Catterick two weeks ago (7f, good); in the mix.
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8th

6

(3)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:50 Beverley

Cubanista

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Sole win from 39 starts was in June 2022 and he's been beaten 13l or more in his last four runs; opposable.

25/1

7th

2

(2)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:08 Nottingham

Cubanista

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Of interest on last year's best but he ended 2024 with a whimper and neither AW run this March suggested he was the answer.

20/1

11th

12

(9)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Cubanista

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Olly Williams

took keen hold, in rear throughout

16/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 18-502 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Two 7f wins last autumn included one here; bumped into one in form again here recently and that was over 6f; good chance.
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11th

12

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Shark Two One

9st 3lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

All five wins have been on turf, the last three over this trip; only 2lb higher than for his latest success (June 2025) and he reappeared with a promising effort over 6f at Leicester (good to firm) last month; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and he's versatile ground-wise.

10/1

5th

9

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:19 Leicester

Shark Two One

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

Five turf wins at 6f-7f, the latest two over the latter trip on this track; he's had some excuses for low-key reappearances in the past but it's still a stretch to expect him to be on song for this one.

8/1

6

(3)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Shark Two One

9st 6lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Jessica Macey

Multiple 6f-7f winner, including on soft; latest success came in classified company at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in June; best effort in handicaps since was back there on his penultimate start; should be thereabouts.

9/2

8/1

Form: 071983 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Career win number seven in a classified race at Newcastle in March (won five on turf) and was never far away when placed at Chepstow the last time (7f, soft); enjoys some ease underfoot and should go well.
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10th

10

(1)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Broxi

9st 11lb

J: Mr Alexander Woodford

T: Kevin Frost

5lb lower than when successful at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) a year ago, but that his only win in his last 22 starts; well beaten on last month's stable debut under Alexander Woodford at Southwell (6f, Tapeta); others preferred.

40/1

9

(10)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Broxi

10st 5lb

J: Mr Alexander Woodford

T: Kevin Frost

Absent since below-par run last June on final start for Ivan Furtado; others arrive with less to prove but this course winner is one to watch in the betting, with his new stable also running the bang-in-form Piperstown.

16/1

Form: 768-95

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Last year was tough going after winning three 5f nurseries as a juvenile but the signs were more encouraging when finishing seventh after a troubled passage at Chepstow (7f, soft); being 1lb wrong isn't the end of the world.
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10th

12

(10)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Lingfield

Destinys Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Winless beyond 5f or since her 2yo season, and it's been possible to call her well handicapped for ages; outran her mark again at Salisbury latest, however (6f, good), missing out by under 1l; some appeal.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 143130 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
All three wins and best form has come on the AW; weakened quickly to beat only one home in a 1m Nottingham handicap 18 days ago.
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9th

11

(3)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

took keen hold, prominent, weakened inside final furlong

25/1

9th

11

(3)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

Won his first four starts on Tapeta after the visor went back on, rising 34lb in the process; however, he could only manage a midfield finish off this mark at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) on Wednesday which means he has something to prove all of a sudden.

25/1

7th

3

(2)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:38 Southwell (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

Impressive in Class 6 at Wolverhampton 11 days ago, completing a quickfire 7f four-timer; hit with another hefty rise in the weights and steps up two grades but he is better than ever; shortlisted.

9/2

Form: 4460-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Didn't have a good draw on stable debut at Bath (5.5f); could do better returned to 7f but he's 0-10 and certainly not improving.
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11

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

13:42 Cartmel

Malinheadsearovers

10st 10lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

Disappointing Flat maiden who was well beaten when 66-1 for last month's handicap hurdle debut at Market Rasen (2m, good), where he raced too freely and jumped left throughout; blinkers added here; too risky.

40/1

8th

5

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:35 Market Rasen

Malinheadsearovers

11st 1lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

17-race maiden who became disappointing on the Flat and hasn't exactly hit the ground running over hurdles, going down by between 17l and 24l in his qualifying races; clearly entitled to do better now handicapping but he's unconvincing.

10/1

8th

5

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:35 Market Rasen

Malinheadsearovers

11st 1lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

17-race maiden who became disappointing on the Flat and hasn't exactly hit the ground running over hurdles, going down by between 17l and 24l in his qualifying races; clearly entitled to do better now handicapping but he's unconvincing.

10/1

Form: 0235-4

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Two placed efforts last September included one over C&D; ran fine back from a break at Brighton and she enters the reckoning.
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2nd

6

(2)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

15:35 Chepstow

Kalama Sunrise

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Often leads but it's not essential; has had a good slice of the pie in 2024, winning five times since cheekpieces fitted, three over C&D (good to soft and good to firm); up 4lb for the latest one 11 days ago but is still improving.

3/1

1st

3

(4)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

15:55 Chepstow

Kalama Sunrise

10st 2lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Jack Channon

took keen hold, made all, clear over 3f out, ridden when reduced lead inside final furlong, kept on

11/4

2nd

5

(2)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

14:05 Haydock

Kalama Sunrise

9st 12lb

J: Archie Young

T: Jack Channon

Much-improved filly since cheekpieces were added last month, winning four in a row (all 1m) before losing out only by a short head at Chepstow (1m, good to soft) a week ago; another 3lb higher here but the likely quicker ground won't be a problem and she might still be on the upgrade.

6/4

12/1

Form: 127477 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden but now into the veteran stage and has become hard to predict; wouldn't be the percentage play.
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11th

9

(9)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sir Titan

9st 6lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

in touch with leaders

25/1

4th

6

(8)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Titan

8st 12lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Nine wins, the most recent off 7lb higher over C&D in January; only seventh in race won by Thoughtful Gift at Brighton in April and below par in three more 7f runs since.

8/1

4th

6

(5)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Sir Titan

9st 9lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Sole win in the last three years came on AW in January; last four efforts don't suggest he's about the regain the winning thread but this switch to classified grade may help.

8/1

Non-runners

Scramble

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Payout
Exacta £87.20
Straight Forecast £86.31
Tricast £260.37
Trifecta £317.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shark Two One

D Express:

Kalama Sunrise

NEWMARKET:

Angel Of Antrim

The Star:

Destiny's Spirit

The Sun:

Cubanista

RP RATINGS:

Shark Two One

POSTDATA:

Shark Two One

The Times:

Shark Two One

Telegraph:

Shark Two One

The Guardian:

Shark Two One

Daily Mail:

Shark Two One

Daily Mirror:

Shark Two One

Daily Record:

Shark Two One