August 11 / 15.30 Leicester

15.30

Good To Firm

Kube – Leicester’s Premier Events Venue Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 3f 179y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Kube – Leicester’s Premier Events Venue Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: -31633

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Made all when off the mark at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) in April and has run with credit to finish third over the same trip at Goodwood and Newmarket the last twice (cheekpieces removed after one use); not certain to appreciate the longer trip on breeding, though.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

13th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:50 Punchestown

Papagei

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time British Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; three maiden hurdle runs for new trainer suggest he is best watched.

22/1

5th

16

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Papagei

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; now rated 73 in that sphere; mid-field on hurdling debut at Naas; posed no threat when falling three out at Downpatrick last Sunday.

50/1

2

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

14:07 Downpatrick

Papagei

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time British Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; now rated 73 in that sphere; 80-1 for Naas hurdling/stable debut when 29l behind; others more likely.

33/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 53-142 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Did it well when winning for the Gosdens at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in February and he made an encouraging start for this yard (after a break/being gelded) when second of four over C&D (good to firm) last month (winner has gone in again since); respected down 1lb with the run under his belt.
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6th

5

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:33 Pontefract

Dubawi Time

8st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

1m4f AW handicap win for the Gosdens and doubled his tally in soft-ground handicap at Yarmouth (1m2f) for William Knight, both in 2024; couldn't recapture that form last year and was sold for 8,000gns in October; starts out for new yard from career-low mark so worth a check of the betting.

12/1

8th

7

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Dubawi Time

10st 11lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: William Knight

Two wins in 2024, over 1m4f (AW) and 1m2f (soft), but it's been a slog this year and he's gone into reverse since a better effort in third of 11 at Windsor (1m2f, soft) in July; the recent rain is in his favour now back on turf, though, and he's not ruled out.

10/1

10

(8)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:47 Kempton (AW)

Dubawi Time

8st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Dual winner last year (C&D first occasion) but there's been an echo of that form only once this season, when third at Windsor on penultimate start; sinking in the weights but C&D tenth on latest dampens enthusiasm.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 753123 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who has improved since handicapping, winning at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) last month and being placed in both starts over the same trip at Chepstow since; has to defy another 4lb rise, though, which poses a question.
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3rd

7

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Lingfield

Bobacious

9st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Mark Hoad

Four wins for two previous yards came from the front, three round undulating courses; finished last season on a downswing, though, and sold for 1,000gns since; there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh.

12/1

2

(6)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bobacious

9st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

Campaigned on turf this term for new yard; had a good spell in June/July but has proved disappointing in two starts since; beaten favourite in last two AW attempts and now 3lb higher.

8/1

3/1

Form: 811223 D BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has continued to run well on the Flat despite a stiff rise for his two wins on fast ground at Windsor (1m2f) and Lingfield (11.6f) in May; shortlisted back on the level after a spin over hurdles.
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2

6th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:12 Stratford

Laser Focus

11st 0lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won on the Flat in May but was safely held on both hurdling starts this year (both in 2m handicaps in July) and reverts to this code after a very poor Flat run last month; stablemate Chillhi looks a safer option.

6/1

6

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Laser Focus

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: James Owen

Had a good run of form in 1m2f-1m5f handicaps (1423) before tailed off in his last two hurdle races and he's a dual winner in that scene; some wellbeing concerns all of a sudden.

8/1

7th

1

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Worcester

Laser Focus

11st 8lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won twice over hurdles in the autumn (2m4f/2m7f) and has been in good form on the Flat in recent weeks but was well beaten when back over hurdles on Saturday (2m; raced too freely) and has a point to prove here.

16/1

14/1

Form: 637355 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
5-10 on the Flat in France last year, but 1-22 in this country for Mark Usher and this stable; down 2lb, but needs to find a bit more in the returning cheekpieces.
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5th

4

(2)

11th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

Rebel Angel

10st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David Pipe

in rear

14/1

5th

3

(2)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Rebel Angel

9st 9lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Pipe

Retains some ability but consistency isn't her forte; drops in trip and she holds each-way claims at a track she's run well at before.

10/1

12/1

Form: 359119 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Responded well to the fitting of blinkers when winning on fast ground over C&D and at Windsor (11.4f) in June, but no obvious excuse for his below-par effort at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) last month; needs to bounce back from that.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Chepstow

Trojan Truth

9st 10lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Ed de Giles

Won three consecutive times in refitted blinkers last June/July, most recently off today's mark over C&D (good to firm), but made a low-key reappearance three weeks ago and needs that run to have brought him on.

8/1

6th

6

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

18:55 Leicester

Trojan Truth

9st 2lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Ed de Giles

Bagged a hat-trick (including over C&D) last summer and he signed off for 2025 with a solid third in 1m6f Wolverhampton handicap in October; has won off a break too.

14/1

3

(2)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trojan Truth

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ed de Giles

Completed a hat-trick at about 1m4f this summer and probably matched all that form when second over 1m4f here four weeks ago; should be fine over this far and rates a solid contender.

7/2

12/1

Form: 30-505

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
0-6 and well beaten in all three handicaps; still has stamina to prove and others make much more appeal.
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7th

6

(7)

12th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

16:20 Epsom

War Director

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Menuisier

in touch with leaders, rushed up and pressed leader after 3f, lost position over 5f out, weakened over 3f out, tailed off

14/1

7th

11

(1)

11th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

War Director

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Menuisier

prominent

12/1

5th

4

(8)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Newbury

War Director

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Menuisier

Well beaten in both handicaps; too soon to write off but can only watch this time.

25/1

Form: 662342

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Made a successful handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) in January and has been running consistently well on turf lately, as when beaten less than a length into second of six at Hamilton (1m4f, good to firm; first start since being gelded) last month; back up 1lb but still makes the shortlist.
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13

(16)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:35 Yarmouth

Livinthelife

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Sole success came at Wolverhampton AW in January off 5lb higher mark; best run on turf when second at Hamilton (1m4f, good) in July; below that level in three runs since and yet to run on ground worse than good to soft; hood is back on after being discarded last time.

25/1

6th

6

(5)

21st Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Livinthelife

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

January win here (8.5f) came off a 3lb higher mark but his last two efforts, when tailed off each time, will need forgiving; others make greater appeal.

14/1

9th

8

(4)

28th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Livinthelife

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Alice Haynes

Sole win in 12 came on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f AW) in January; 0-8 in the meantime and prone to the occasional shocker, as was the case last time at Leicester; others safer.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: -616P5 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Back off the same mark as when successful at Nottingham (2m, soft) in April, but he may need a stiffer test than this now and is unraced on ground faster than good; cheekpieces given a go.
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2nd

7

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Queensland Boy

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Last three wins, including two for Ryan Kavanagh last spring, have come over further; back in form when arguably an unlucky loser at Wolverhampton on Tuesday (extended 2m) and his claims are obvious off the same mark.

9/4

2nd

5

(5)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Queensland Boy

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Generally disappointing since winning twice (once over C&D) last May but encountered traffic when fifth (behind Belle Of KT) over 1m6f here a fortnight ago and continues to lurk on a good mark; can't be ruled out.

5/1

7

8th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Queensland Boy

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

12/1

Form: -77254

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-11 but has made the frame seven times, as when fourth of ten at Nottingham (1m2f, good; first-time tongue-tie) last month; more needed but her pedigree does offer some encouragement for the longer trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

6

(4)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Squeaker

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

13-race maiden who has been well short of her best the last twice; has C&D form and she's down in the weights but others look safer.

25/1

8th

8

(8)

21st Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Squeaker

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

12-race maiden; started off for Clare Hobson with two respectable 1m2f runs this summer but suffered a heavy defeat over 1m4f six weeks ago and is not the percentage call on this drop back to 7f.

25/1

10th

12

(9)

11th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

Squeaker

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

prominent

12/1

20/1

Form: -73875

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won three times over 1m2f/1m3f on the AW last year, but has shown precious little in five attempts on turf; easy to have reservations.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

13

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

The Pug

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

He's posted a couple of respectable fourth placings on AW in 2026 but is inconsistent and has won just once since 2023; others are more compelling.

16/1

9th

11

(8)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Pug

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Last of four wins came on final start for Adrian Wintle in a classified at Ffos Las (1m2f, good) last August; yet to be placed from seven starts for current yard.

12/1

Form: 1268-0

Last run: 95 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Both wins on the AW and 0-5 on turf; well beaten on her return from 380 days off at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in May and plenty to prove back from another three months off.
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4

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:40 Taunton

Bluenose Belle

11st 4lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Richard Phillips

Bagged a pair of handicaps (around 2m) at Fontwell and Market Rasen last spring; lightly raced since but not discredited given she was set plenty to do when fifth of nine at Huntingdon (2m) 29 days ago; considered off a 2lb lower mark.

6/1

5th

8

11th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

15:38 Huntingdon

Bluenose Belle

11st 2lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Richard Phillips

Dual winner for Finn Lambert last spring, latterly off a 7lb lower mark; fair second on her comeback last November before well held on the AW early last month; drying weather definitely in her favour.

10/1

9th

6

(4)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bluenose Belle

10st 11lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Richard Phillips

Dual AW winner (1m2f/1m3f), who scored twice over hurdles last spring and was runner-up on her Ludlow reappearance (2m, good) in November; now returns to the Flat but she's on a workable mark and her first win was on Tapeta; possibilities with Simon Walker booked.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.70
Straight Forecast £19.34
Tricast £69.89
Trifecta £112.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dubawi Time

RP RATINGS:

Laser Focus

The Times:

Livinthelife

Telegraph:

Bobacious

POSTDATA:

Dubawi Time

D Express:

Dubawi Time

Daily Record:

Dubawi Time

The Guardian:

Livinthelife

Daily Mirror:

Laser Focus

The Sun:

Laser Focus

The Star:

Laser Focus