August 18 / 17.45 Leicester

17.45

Good To Firm

Leicester Racecourse Ideal Conference Venue Handicap

  • Prize money: £6156
  • 1m 0f 53y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Leicester Racecourse Ideal Conference Venue Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 445112 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Returned to winning ways at favourite course Hamilton (1m1f, good) last month and followed up by 6l in apprentice race at Ripon (1m, good) early last week; unable to take advantage of the same mark at Beverley three days later but turns out again before his much higher new rating kicks in; repeat of the Ripon form would make him tough to beat.
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Verdict Starting price

10

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Ayr

Temper Trap

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

A bit underwhelming at Hamilton a fortnight ago but went there in good form, having won at Musselburgh (1m, good) previously; has won over C&D on soft ground and can be a contender if leaving latest run behind.

11/2

6th

3

(6)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Temper Trap

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

This is his time of year and, after a close second over C&D (good) last month, he went one better at Musselburgh (1m, good) last Tuesday; fully at home on slow ground and firmly in calculations under a 4lb penalty.

2/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 361221 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
No match for Hathlool when second over C&D last month but back to winning ways over the extended 1m at Hamilton (good) since; that form has taken a few knocks so his new mark demands more, although Oisin McSweeney's 5lb claim can only help.
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4th

3

(12)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

15:30 Nottingham

Shaladar

9st 11lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Short-headed at Carlisle (1m, good) in August and he's also gone close on soft ground in the past; however, he's failed to threaten on his last two outings and this 6yo remains without a win since September 2022.

12/1

16

(6)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Ascot

Shaladar

10st 6lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Below par returned to Ascot (1m) most recently; still on a three-year losing spell but is very attractively weighted, being 12lb lower than when favourite for this contest 12 months ago (finished third).

12/1

10

(1)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Ascot

Shaladar

9st 9lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Kevin Ryan

Bettered his 2023 third in this when runner-up (under Becky Smith) to Terries Royale in last year's soft-ground renewal; last win came off a 13lb higher mark in September 2022 but he went mighty close at Carlisle (1m, good) one month ago and this has likely been a target; player again despite stall 1 probably not being ideal.

4/1

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5/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 465613 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Newcastle (1m) during the winter and he got back in the groove when scoring at Ayr (1m, good) last month; creditable third of ten at Redcar (1m, good to firm) since.
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6

(6)

26th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:05 Carlisle

Star Shield

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

in rear

8/1

4

(2)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:35 Chester

Star Shield

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Scored three times at 1m in 2023 and he arrives in very good nick, runner-up in 1m Redcar handicap nine days ago; he must enter calculations off the same mark from his inside berth.

7/2

2nd

2

(10)

5th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Ripon

Star Shield

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

9yo who is 0-7 this year; however, he's run some good races and won three times in 2023; each-way contender off a reduced mark.

7/1

Form: 865-66

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who failed to build on his reappearance when down the field at Newmarket three weeks later (both 7f, good to firm); now back up in trip with cheekpieces added; enough to prove at present.
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8th

6

(5)

17th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rich Waters

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Back to form when second over C&D nine days ago on his first run for 11 weeks; likely he'll need more in this field but he was rated much higher when starting out for this yard last spring.

5/1

2nd

7

(1)

8th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Rich Waters

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Made an encouraging return to the AW when beaten 2l into fifth of 12 here (6f) in November, but would like to have seen more from him at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 11 days later; losing run up to 19 and others preferred.

14/1

9th

2

(3)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rich Waters

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Grant Tuer

midfield

6/1

25/1

Form: 311766 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m scorer at Kempton and Southwell in the winter but hasn't threatened to add to her tally in three outings since returning from a short break; has just her second turf start here.
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7th

7

(6)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Sids Annie

8st 13lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Mark Usher

First past the post for the fifth time on the AW at Kempton last month, only to be disqualified for hanging left and hampering Kinetic; nudged up 2lb but she should still be competitive and she's twice a winner here.

4/1

13/2

Form: 504317 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Added to his three AW wins when forging 4l clear of the reopposing Shaladar over C&D (good to firm) in July; had the drop back to 7f and a quick turnaround as possible excuses for a lesser run at York since; much better can be expected now.
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7th

2

(4)

24th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:30 Leicester

Hathlool

9st 10lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Michael Appleby

midfield, ridden and dropped to rear over 3f out, soon struggling, lost touch from 2f out (jockey said gelding was never travelling)

6/1

6th

2

(11)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Hathlool

10st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

took keen hold, held up in midfield, headway over 1f out, ridden and hung left inside final furlong, not reach leaders

8/1

7th

10

(12)

24th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

14:15 Chester

Hathlool

9st 5lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

towards rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden and minor headway on inner 2f out, bit short of room and no impression inside final furlong

14/1

8/1

Form: 1443 C

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Sent off 50-1 and beat a 150-1 chance when making a winning debut here (7f, good to soft) in April; best run since when third in 1m Sandown handicap (good) in June; unexposed back from ten weeks off.
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8th

1

(3)

9th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:10 Pontefract

Astral Beau

9st 2lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Pam Sly

Ran creditably behind smart Charyn when bidding for a second success in the Doncaster Mile (soft); only fifth in Group races since but has possibilities returned to Listed level.

11/4

5th

1

(2)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:00 Epsom

Astral Beau

9st 8lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Pam Sly

took keen hold, raced in second against near rail

9/1

5th

2

(5)

5th May 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Astral Beau

9st 2lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Pam Sly

A well-held third in this 12 months ago after winning a Listed race at Doncaster, in which she was no match for a subsequent Group 2 winner in this year's renewal; could strip fitter for that outing and a repeat of last year's peak efforts in a Group 3 at Epsom and the Group 1 Falmouth wouldn't see her far away; dangerous to pass over.

13/2

Form: 81-250

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a 7f novice at Musselburgh on his final 2yo start; two solid efforts in 3yo handicaps this spring but dropped away tamely at Newcastle in June; subsequently gelded; still low-mileage.
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7th

1

(5)

6th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

16:00 Yarmouth

Chiefs Will

10st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Last win came off this mark on AW in January; creditable third over C&D (good to firm) on the return to turf, then spoiled chance with an awkward start when beaten favourite at Newmarket later in June; has a fighting chance granted a clean break.

15/2

4th

3

(12)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Chiefs Will

10st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Archie Watson

awkward start and slowly into stride, in touch with leaders, switched right soon after start

7/2

3rd

6

(8)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Yarmouth

Chiefs Will

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Archie Watson

Doubled his winning tally when successful at Southwell (1m, AW) in January, but below form at the same venue the last twice and has a bit to prove back on turf; unraced on ground faster than good.

10/1

Form: 646123 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Improved for the step up to 1m when making a successful handicap debut at Newmarket (good) in June; has performed with credit in two small-field events since; may not have reached his limit after only six starts.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(4)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Giovanni Baglione

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Just one win from 17 starts and he's finished out the back in his three for this yard; mark is tumbling but he needs to turn things around back in trip; cheekpieces added.

33/1

11th

2

(5)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Giovanni Baglione

9st 12lb

J: William Carver

T: Pat Phelan

Just one win from 16 starts and out the back both starts for this yard; dropping in the weights but stamina has to be taken on trust.

33/1

6th

8

(9)

28th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

16:15 Epsom

Giovanni Baglione

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Pat Phelan

Should take well to Epsom as he's locally trained now and shaped encouragingly at similar Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) on final run for previous yard; blew the start on debut for new stable; each-way hopes granted a clean break.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.50
Straight Forecast £15.43
Tricast £100.27
Trifecta £89.10

Selections

The Times:

Shaladar

RP Ratings:

Temper Trap

Daily Express:

Astral Beau

SPOTLIGHT:

Hathlool

NEWMARKET:

Rich Waters

Daily Mirror:

Astral Beau

Telegraph:

Shaladar

The Sun:

Shaladar

The Star:

Shaladar

Daily Record:

Shaladar

Daily Mail:

Hathlool

TOPSPEED:

Temper Trap

POSTDATA:

Temper Trap

The Guardian:

Temper Trap