October 28 / 15.15 Leicester

15.15

Heavy

Leicester Racecourse – Leicester’s Premier Conference Venue Claiming Stakes

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Leicester Racecourse – Leicester’s Premier Conference Venue Claiming Stakes

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.80
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 900310

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Effective at 7f despite his wins being over 6f, the latest on the AW two runs back; these terms are tough but he goes on heavy ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(3)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Nights Over Egypt

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

12/1

9th

9

(3)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Nights Over Egypt

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

In good form in the autumn, winning over 6f at Wolverhampton and 7f at Leicester (heavy); not quite so good on last two starts (7f and 8.5f); could bounce back.

12/1

2

(5)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nights Over Egypt

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Versatile trip-wise, having won over 6f on this track in September and later a 7f turf claimer the following month; another sound effort over the extended 1m here next time and although his 7f handicap form isn't particularly compelling, he's in good enough form to be considered.

5/1

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4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 156752

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Better off at the weights with Alzahir then when chasing that one home in a seller here recently but probably has her work cut out to reverse those placings.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:27 Catterick

Blufferonthebus

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

A three-time 7f scorer in 2025; hinted at a revival when sixth of 13 in 8.5f handicap at Beverley nine days ago, finishing well from a poor draw; very much one to consider.

7/1

6th

10

(13)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Blufferonthebus

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Respectable fourth at Newcastle (7f, AW) last time, with reappearance under her belt; has form over C&D but the forecast ground isn't ideal; has gained most turf wins on soft.

14/1

4th

9

(4)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

Blufferonthebus

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Craig Lidster

The last of three wins in 2025 came here off only 1lb lower, albeit in a Class 6; offered little since then.

14/1

Form: 467585 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has soft-ground form but was well behind the top two in a seller here two weeks ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(8)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Liberty Mountain

9st 9lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Barry Brennan

Wins for Joseph Parr both came on the AW in October, so has that in her favour, racing off a career-low mark in first-time headgear; she finished a long way off the front pair in a 7f claimer on heavy ground on Monday though.

10/1

7th

5

(8)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Liberty Mountain

9st 9lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Barry Brennan

Wins for Joseph Parr both came on the AW in October, so has that in her favour, racing off a career-low mark in first-time headgear; she finished a long way off the front pair in a 7f claimer on heavy ground on Monday though.

10/1

3rd

7

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

Liberty Mountain

8st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Barry Brennan

prominent

20/1

Form: 06

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last on the AW and nearly last in a C&D novice on heavy 13 days ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(3)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

Darkest Intention

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Gay Kelleway

never going well, outpaced in rear

25/1

4th

3

(3)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

Darkest Intention

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Gay Kelleway

never going well, outpaced in rear

25/1

6th

3

(3)

15th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:58 Leicester

Darkest Intention

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Gay Kelleway

held up in rear, outpaced 4f out, weakened over 1f out, tailed off

66/1

50/1

Form: 865090

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Brings no form credentials on what he's been showing of late.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

El Montejean

9st 0lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Ben Lund

took keen hold, led

50/1

5th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

El Montejean

9st 0lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Ben Lund

took keen hold, led

50/1

11th

3

(10)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

El Montejean

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Ben Lund

6f turf win for previous yard; poor form for current stable, latterly back on AW; enough to prove.

33/1

Form: 387100

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Pretty much tailed off in two handicaps (good/soft) since winning one on heavy at Ffos Las in August; wouldn't be without hope if returning to that winning form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(4)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

Beau Gars

9st 4lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

pressed leader

6/1

6th

5

(4)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

Beau Gars

9st 4lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

pressed leader

6/1

11th

2

(9)

17th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:15 Brighton

Beau Gars

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

prominent

10/1

Non-runners

Alzahir

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Payout
Exacta £17.00
Straight Forecast £16.02
Trifecta £29.30

Selections

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Alzahir

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TOPSPEED:

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POSTDATA:

Alzahir

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Telegraph:

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The Guardian:

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Daily Mail:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Star:

Alzahir

Daily Record:

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