May 28 / 15.25 Leicester

15.25

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 71-4

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Beat a subsequent winner in her maiden at Yarmouth (1m1f, good to soft) and was close up when fourth of six on handicap debut at Goodwood (1m2f, heavy); that was after a break of 227 days and she has improvement in her.
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3

(14)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Ashariba

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Menuisier

Can make the running; four handicap wins last year and she looked back to her best when a close fifth of 11 at Newcastle (1m2f, AW; favourite) on latest outing, possibly playing her cards too soon; all turf starts have been on softer than good; may well be set for another bold show.

7/1

5th

4

(2)

26th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Ashariba

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Menuisier

Highly versatile regarding tactics; 2-2 on AW (Polytrack last August and September); those were the second and third of last year's four handicap wins and she ran respectably when reappearing at Epsom (11-1; a little better than the bare result suggests) three weeks ago; with that behind her, it's possible she can resume progress; strongly considered.

5/2

7th

7

(9)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Ashariba

8st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Menuisier

All turf starts have been on ground softer than good; won five of her eight races, including 1m2f/1m3f handicaps on four of her last five; highly versatile regarding tactics (made all to score by a neck at Newmarket in October when last seen) and, although she's gone up another 6lb, it's hard to rule out further improvement if she returns on song.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 613-64 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Successful handicap debut at Nottingham (1m, heavy) last October and returned to that sort of level when late interference cost him a higher placing at Windsor (1m3f, soft); can be headstrong but the ability is there to have some say.
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4th

8

(11)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

16:33 Pontefract

Tipsy Tiger

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: William Stone

Third in this last year (soft) and arrives at the top of his game, having been a clear second to Whatsgoingonmarvin at Sandown (1m2f, soft) last month and a very close third of 14 at Nottingham (1m2f, good to soft) recently; key player if his preferred slow ground prevails.

8/1

3rd

8

(16)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:30 Nottingham

Tipsy Tiger

9st 10lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: William Stone

Won a 1m nursery here on heavy ground in October 2023 and it was soft going when he scored over 1m2f at Sandown last September; back-to-form second in the same Sandown race (soft ground again) last month and, although back up 3lb, that puts him into each-way contention.

9/1

8

(13)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:25 Sandown

Tipsy Tiger

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: William Stone

Sent off the 11-8 favourite when winning this race 12 months ago (soft); came into that race in better form but he's 2lb lower today and his latest run (behind a few of these) wasn't as bad as the distance beaten might suggest; the more rain the better for him.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-5421 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Had Rogue Raider behind when bumping into an improver at Haydock and he then made a lot of the running to win easily at Pontefract last week (1m2f, good); had the run of things that day but clearly a contender with the penalty.
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6th

5

(8)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Yippee

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Charlie Johnston

in rear

4/1

3rd

9

(3)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Yippee

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Won maiden handicap at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in May off 1lb higher mark; inconsistent since and first-time blinkers are now worn; needs more.

16/1

8

29th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Yippee

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Form: 3653

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
He was a fair third of six on recent handicap and stable debut over 1m2f at Haydock (good to firm; Yippee runner-up) and, having hung left on that turf debut, the first-time cheekpieces could be a positive here; considered.
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9th

14

(8)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Rogue Raider

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

towards rear

33/1

10th

11

(8)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Raider

8st 12lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Clare Hobson

disputed lead, headed and prominent after 3f

33/1

10th

11

(8)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Raider

8st 12lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Clare Hobson

disputed lead, headed and prominent after 3f

33/1

10/1

Form: 4-57

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
100,000gns yearling; encouraging fifth at Newbury (1m2f, good to soft) but Salisbury only 12 days ago was disappointing and blinkers are soon turned to.
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5th

5

(2)

28th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Leicester

Balletic

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

pressed leader

10/1

5th

5

(2)

28th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Leicester

Balletic

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

pressed leader

10/1

7th

3

(3)

16th May 2024

Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:32 Salisbury

Balletic

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ralph Beckett

took keen hold, prominent, switched to near side 5f out

4/1

Form: 6-8680

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Close up on his winter debut on the AW but not a lot to shout about since, including two handicaps at this trip.
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10th

5

(6)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Albert Lasker

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

He's just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D last December but he returned from a break with a heavy defeat over C&D in May and was again well beaten at Ffos Las last month; a major turnaround is required.

12/1

8th

3

(3)

30th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ffos Las

Albert Lasker

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Scored on Tapeta during the winter (1m6f) but returned from break with very disappointing run on that surface last month and switches back to turf with a point to prove; usual hood removed from headgear ensemble.

14/1

Form: 6-67

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Could do with settling better now up in trip on handicap debut but he's in a top yard and his dam was a useful 1m winner who stayed 1m4f; gets in off a modest mark and a tongue-tie is added.
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1st

6

(1)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Newmarket (July)

Campaign Medal

8st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Yet to threaten and was no match for the first two when third of six on handicap debut at Haydock (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago; could also do with settling better now upped further in trip but this lightly raced 3yo is well bred and in top hands, and could take a big step forward at some stage; first-time cheekpieces join the tongue-tie adopted last time.

9/2

3rd

10

(6)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Campaign Medal

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Settling has been an issue and he was always behind when 25-1 in 1m novice at Nottingham last time; needs improvement on this handicap debut but his dam was a useful 1m winner who stayed 1m4f and a tongue-tie is added; from a leading yard and worth a market check.

7/1

8

(5)

28th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Leicester

Campaign Medal

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Could do with settling better now up in trip on handicap debut but he's in a top yard and his dam was a useful 1m winner who stayed 1m4f; gets in off a modest mark and a tongue-tie is added.

15/2

Form: 257-86

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Best RPRs came last year and he's not looked progressive since sent into handicaps; mark is on the slide but others appeal more.
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6

30th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:07 Sedgefield

Game Management

11st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won on hurdling debut at Catterick (1m7f, good) last November but this year's Flat form has been disappointing and he was pulled up (albeit on soft ground) when making handicap hurdle debut in selling grade in July.

20/1

4

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

13:42 Cartmel

Game Management

11st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Scored on hurdling debut at Catterick (1m7f, good) in November and was very respectable third over same C&D the following month; still unexposed in this sphere but this year's Flat form has been substandard.

14/1

Non-runners

Amancio, Autumn Dream, Breckenridge

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.10
Straight Forecast £5.38
Tricast £9.11
Trifecta £11.60

Selections

The Times:

Amancio

POSTDATA:

Ashariba

RP RATINGS:

Yippee

SPOTLIGHT:

Rogue Raider

NEWMARKET:

Campaign Medal

Daily Mail:

Autumn Dream

Daily Mirror:

Balletic

The Sun:

Yippee

D Express:

Ashariba

The Star:

Ashariba

Telegraph:

Amancio

The Guardian:

Amancio

Daily Record:

Amancio