October 08 / 15.53 Leicester

15.53

Soft

Everards 175th Anniversary Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Everards 175th Anniversary Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 430190 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Comes with a risk attached as he lost lots of ground at the start in the Ayr Silver Cup latest (well beaten); however, he won at Haydock (6f, good) in July and last season's victories came on soft going; not ruled out.
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Sergeant Pep

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Twice a runner-up over 6f this winter, including here, but he raced too freely in one 7f run and he still has to prove he needs this far.

7/2

3rd

7

(10)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sergeant Pep

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

He has finished second on his last two attempts at this trip, chasing home Hundred Caps at Southwell 17 days ago; 4lb better off with his old rival today; each-way claims.

8/1

2nd

5

(4)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Sergeant Pep

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Ran encouragingly at Lingfield (6f) on belated return to AW and the step up to 7f provides an excuse for subsequent effort; remains well treated on best turf form; possibilities.

13/2

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4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 095129 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in August and went close at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) next time; however, it's a while since he ran well on slow ground and he was soundly beaten at Doncaster (6f, soft) last month.
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10th

4

(6)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:23 Thirsk

Makanah

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

midfield, weakened over 2f out, tailed off

11/4

10th

4

(6)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:23 Thirsk

Makanah

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

midfield, weakened over 2f out, tailed off

11/4

2nd

5

(9)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:48 Newcastle (AW)

Makanah

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

midfield against near rail, waiting for room halfway, switched left 1f out, good headway inside final furlong, switched right and squeezed through final 110yds, went second post, eyecatcher

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 534134 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) in August and she's a C&D winner on heavy; has continued in good form the last twice; might not be far away.
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3rd

5

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

So Smart

8st 10lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Yet to build upon his pleasing seasonal debut in April, but didn't run badly when third of six over C&D (good to soft) eight days ago; 1lb lower now and Ashley Lewis claims his useful 5lb; considered.

4/1

3rd

6

(2)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:05 Chepstow

So Smart

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

C&D (good to soft) winner in August 2024 who won at Lingfield (good to firm) and Ffos Las (again 5f, good) last year; couldn't repeat his win in that Lingfield event 12 days ago and this looks a warmer race than the ones he regularly contests; still not dismissed.

7/1

5th

5

(4)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

So Smart

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Turned in an excellent effort when winning the corresponding race from stall 1 (14 ran) last May, flying out of the stalls and able to get to the stands' rail after one furlong; also won at Ffos Las in July and both victories were achieved off a higher mark than today's; not at best last time but his reappearance had been encouraging; should make a bold bid.

6/1

Form: 006672 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Kicked off this 3yo campaign in good form on turf (5f, heavy/good) and, having dropped down the weights, he was back on song when second at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) recently; he's a player if backing up that latest effort.
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10th

2

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hedge Fund

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Won over 6f on this track as 2yo; winless since that season but he's shown enough to think he can be placed to advantage off a reduced mark; had a troubled start to the season at Beverley but it's too soon to write him off; hood refitted with cheekpieces added.

10/1

7th

6

(8)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Hedge Fund

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

Not a prolific winner; rather disappointing for this yard in a light campaign last season, best run when third at Haydock in September (5f, good; hood on for first time); no hood this time; on a good mark and could go well.

7/1

Form: 683029 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent this year and finished last at Yarmouth three weeks ago, but he has a healthy 8-54 strike-rate and went close over C&D (soft) on his penultimate outing; capable of being in the mix.
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7th

4

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:38 Nottingham

Stone Circle

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Well handicapped on his Yarmouth win (5f, good to soft) last summer but he has a mixed record this season and has finished down the field in last two runs; losing run is now up to 11 and others are more solid.

7/1

7th

4

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:38 Nottingham

Stone Circle

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Well handicapped on his Yarmouth win (5f, good to soft) last summer but he has a mixed record this season and has finished down the field in last two runs; losing run is now up to 11 and others are more solid.

7/1

5th

8

(3)

8th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:53 Leicester

Stone Circle

8st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Bell

raced in last, headway over 1f out, not reach leaders

9/1

Form: 214759 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Hasn't threatened on last three starts but those were on fast ground, and her wins earlier in the year came on soft/good to soft going (5f/6f); runs off last winning mark and has won here; could play leading role.
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8th

6

(10)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Cypriot Diaspora

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Rod Millman

A dual winner over the extended 7f at Ffos Las (good/soft) last August; made an encouraging return when fifth over 7f at Kempton in March but well held back on turf at Leicester 12 days ago.

14/1

9th

3

(1)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Leicester

Cypriot Diaspora

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

A dual 7f winner last August and she made an encouraging return when fifth in 7f Kempton handicap in March; this course winner needs considering.

16/1

5th

4

(5)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Cypriot Diaspora

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Dual Ffos Las winner over this trip last August who resumes on a workable mark having lost her way latterly; nothing to suggest she's best caught fresh and she'll need to improve on previous AW efforts.

7/1

Form: 128597 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Posted a win and a good second this May, and he's well treated on those performances (and versatile ground-wise); however, his form has gone the wrong way subsequently and he needs a major turnaround.
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5th

6

(4)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

Isle Of Lismore

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Robert Cowell

8yo who is running for the first time since last July and his losing sequence goes back ten races to May 2024; however, he went close when last seen and he's right at home on slow ground; capable of having a say.

15/2

3rd

6

(3)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield

Isle Of Lismore

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Robert Cowell

Well suited by a stiff 5f (three-time winner on the July course at Newmarket); signs he may be in decline this season, for a yard who may hold stronger claims with Cloud King, and the first-time visor (three ordinary efforts in cheekpieces previously) needs to help.

9/1

7/2

Form: 632035 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Went close at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in August and has run well the last twice (6f, soft/good), most recently fifth in the Ayr Bronze Cup; the drop back to 5f isn't an obvious plus but he may still be a contender.
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7th

1

(2)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

The Ridler

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Ended a losing run when gamely fending off another in-form rival over C&D 11 days ago; 3lb rise is not excessive and this is a weaker race, so he has to feature prominently in calculations.

5/2

7th

1

(2)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

The Ridler

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Ended a losing run when gamely fending off another in-form rival over C&D 11 days ago; 3lb rise is not excessive and this is a weaker race, so he has to feature prominently in calculations.

5/2

1st

8

(1)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Ridler

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, ridden and led narrowly final 110yds, kept on

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.10
Straight Forecast £25.15
Tricast £301.59
Trifecta £266.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

The Ridler

SPOTLIGHT:

Cypriot Diaspora

RP RATINGS:

Hedge Fund

The Guardian:

Makanah

Telegraph:

Sergeant Pep

The Star:

Isle Of Lismore

NEWMARKET:

Stone Circle

Daily Mirror:

Hedge Fund

TOPSPEED:

Cypriot Diaspora

The Times:

Cypriot Diaspora

Daily Mail:

The Ridler

The Sun:

The Ridler

Daily Record:

The Ridler

D Express:

Makanah