June 27 / 20.30 Leicester

20.30

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 0f 53y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 0-4363

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Nursery winner for Richard Fahey last September (6f, soft); mixed form in five subsequent runs but he got back near his best when third at Ripon (1m, good) three weeks ago; now back on his winning mark and has claims if he can build on that last run.
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3rd

4

(4)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Salamanca Lad

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Front-runner; completed hat-trick in 1m handicaps in the summer, and ran creditably again when fourth of eight over 1m2f at Sandown last month; just as effective on AW; should give another good account of himself.

9/2

4th

2

(2)

18th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:25 Sandown

Salamanca Lad

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Front-runner; completed a hat-trick in 1m handicaps this summer, the last leg at this track; disappointing at Haydock next time but better than ever when beaten a head at Southwell (1m, AW) 16 days later; all his improvement has been at 1m, having tried 1m2f twice in the spring before he was tongue tied, so this step back up in trip asks the key question.

4/1

2nd

2

(9)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Salamanca Lad

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Completed a hat-trick in 1m handicaps this summer but he came up short in his bid for a four-timer at Haydock 16 days ago; promise in one C&D run in March; another career best required to win.

6/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3-3624 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Turf (7f, good to firm) and AW (1m) winner last year; bit disappointing when favourite at Lingfield 19 days ago but that was after close second of 14 at Bath (1m, good) last month and is a big player if he can recapture that form.
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8th

16

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Monks Mead

9st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Mark Usher

Turf winner who was in good nick on AW during the winter and he scraped home to secure Lingfield classified (1m2f) in January; another solid effort when runner-up in similar event last time and he's respected back on grass after two-month break.

12/1

2nd

10

(12)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Monks Mead

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Goes well round here (AW and turf), including when just holding off Iftikhaar in a weak affair over C&D in January; continued in form since and is more likely than most at this level to give his running; each-way shout.

10/1

3rd

5

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Monks Mead

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

1m2f win here last month has been followed by good efforts back here and at Chelmsford (behind Man Is King); returning to a mile unlikely to be a problem and he's one to consider.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 612587 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Back from a break with a win at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm; 14-1) in April but he's been below that form in last three runs; wasn't beaten far at Windsor last time but he's now 1-12 and is still 2lb higher than for his win; others preferred.
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4th

6

(6)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Magnificent Match

8st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Robert Eddery

Campaigned mostly in Class 6 since handicapping; won off 2lb lower at Yarmouth in April; something to prove back up in grade, following his third of eight when favourite at Leicester last night.

7/1

3rd

4

(1)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Magnificent Match

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Robert Eddery

Back from a break with a win at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm; 14-1) in April but he's been below that form in last three runs; wasn't beaten far at Windsor last time but he's now 1-12 and is still 2lb higher than for his win; others preferred.

8/1

4

(11)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Windsor

Magnificent Match

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Robert Eddery

1m win at Yarmouth in April off 3lb lower; latest midfield finish (first run at this trip) came in a Class 4; can do better back in these calmer waters.

12/1

Form: 090

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well-bred filly who has finished out the back in three maidens (7f/1m) this season, but she's with a leading yard and it wouldn't be a surprise if she showed a lot more with blinkers added on this switch to a handicap; needs close look in market.
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8th

11

(1)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hey Big Spender

9st 3lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ollie Sangster

Seven-race maiden who made the frame but was safely held on first two starts for Ollie Sangster (1m2f/1m, turf); wore cheekpieces last time; blinkers are refitted for this AW debut; needs to find something extra.

7/1

4th

3

(4)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:40 Chepstow

Hey Big Spender

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ollie Sangster

Didn't run badly on her stable debut at Salisbury last month without quite matching her best efforts for William Haggas; the return of headgear (new cheekpieces) can help though and she's one for the shortlist.

2/1

3rd

5

(6)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 6

16:00 Salisbury

Hey Big Spender

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ollie Sangster

in touch with leaders, raced wide and took keen hold 5f out, headway 3f out, led 2f out, hung left over 1f out, headed and weakened 1f out

4/1

12/1

Form: 494064

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his best form, but he's still a maiden after ten starts and has uninspiring form figures of 94064 in his last five handicaps; should be fine on this drop back in trip but he needs to raise his game.
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1

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Etretat

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Andrew Hamilton

Left Charlie Johnston for 1,000gns; 150-1 on hurdle debut at Perth and performed accordingly.

50/1

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:58 Perth

Etretat

11st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Hamilton

Fairly useful four-time AW Flat winner for Charlie Johnston but 0-17 on turf for that yard; ran poorly at Lingfield (AW) 16 days ago and changed hands for 1,000gns since; best watched on hurdles debut.

33/1

10th

5

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Etretat

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Four AW wins, including C&D, and returns from a six-month break on a manageable mark; more good runs than bad at this track and he's not discounted.

9/1

Form: 0-440

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Finished down the field in three 1m runs (turf/AW) in US between December and February; well held again on stable debut at Yarmouth (7f, soft) two weeks ago, but it's still early days for this well-bred filly and she's looks a possible improver now switched to a handicap; one to keep an eye on.
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10th

9

(7)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Solo Solataire

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Disappointing the last twice, most recently in cheekpieces; now 0-8; however, before those she was a fair third at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) and a case can be made on that form; not ruled out now in a first-time visor.

16/1

11th

8

(2)

6th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:47 Chelmsford (AW)

Solo Solataire

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

towards rear, not clear run over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

8th

2

(9)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Solo Solataire

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

ducked right start

6/1

Form: -13542

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been on AW but he hit a personal best with his runner-up effort on turf at Ripon (1m, good to soft) last Thursday; now switches to fast ground but he's on same mark as last time and looks interesting if he can repeat that form.
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10th

3

(5)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aspire To Glory

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Dylan Cunha

Won four handicaps for Alice Haynes last year (one over C&D), latterly off this mark, despite often lugging left; not offered a lot in two runs back for his current yard and needs a revival.

33/1

11th

9

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Aspire To Glory

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Won four handicaps in 2025, including at Chelmsford (7f, AW) on his final start for Alice Haynes; failed to beat a rival home here over 6f on his stable debut but he may come on from that first start for 205 days.

16/1

11th

5

(2)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Aspire To Glory

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dylan Cunha

Won four handicaps over further for Alice Haynes in 2025; only 2lb higher than for his Chelmsford success when last seen 205 days ago (7f); races enthusiastically and it could be that sprinting proves even more suitable; interesting starting out for Dylan Cunha,

6/1

Form: 30080-

Last run: 287 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Went close in a Dundalk maiden (5f, AW) last April but that was a four-runner race and he struggled in his final four runs in Ireland last season; now returns to a handicap but he's untried beyond sprint trips and has plenty to prove on return for new yard; equipment removed.
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7th

6

(3)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Excel In Space

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

midfield

16/1

4th

3

(5)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:55 Brighton

Excel In Space

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

pulled hard, prominent, squeezed out and lost position over 2f out, soon switched left and rallied, hung left over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

16/1

5th

5

(5)

9th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

19:55 Brighton

Excel In Space

9st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

Came nearest to a first win when going down narrowly on second start, over 5f on Dundalk AW; little to show for handicap runs over further, including for new yard over 1m at Leicester recently; has it to prove at present but the return to sprinting is a plus.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.90
Straight Forecast £19.54
Tricast £38.99
Trifecta £45.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Aspire To Glory

SPOTLIGHT:

Salamanca Lad

NEWMARKET:

Hey Big Spender

The Star:

Monks Mead

Daily Mail:

Hey Big Spender

RP RATINGS:

Salamanca Lad

The Times:

Salamanca Lad

D Express:

Salamanca Lad

Telegraph:

Aspire To Glory

The Guardian:

Aspire To Glory

Daily Mirror:

Aspire To Glory

The Sun:

Aspire To Glory

Daily Record:

Aspire To Glory