October 04 / 16.20 Leicester

16.20

Good

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  • Prize money: £3996
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 18 runners
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Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.80
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 1-4087

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Improved last autumn, rounding off his 3yo campaign with 7f wins at Catterick and Yarmouth; shaped well on his reappearance at Catterick in April but he has been disappointing since, not doing himself any favours by refusing to settle; well handicapped if he can rediscover his best.
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10th

5

(6)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Leicester

Special Mayson

9st 11lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Pam Sly

Last win came over C&D in October 2022 off 1lb lower; retained all his ability last season and he ran a creditable race at Yarmouth on his return to action nine weeks ago (warm favourite); has the ability to feature.

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 343313 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Improving 3yo who got off the mark at Chepstow (6f, soft) last month; similar form at Southwell ten days later and she runs off the same mark here; should find this being run to suit and may have more to come.
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8

(10)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Soi Dao

9st 10lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Several good runs in Class 6 turf events this summer, winning at Chepstow (7f, good) in August; not at her best last time and others look stronger.

10/1

3

(8)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

15:03 Chepstow

Soi Dao

9st 10lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Had been threatening for a while before winning for Taryn Langley over 7f here, back in the cheekpieces, off 4lb lower 11 days ago; there's little wiggle room off this mark but the extra furlong's fine round a course she likes, and she's a player.

7/1

3

(5)

14th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:45 Chepstow

Soi Dao

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Largely consistent mare who was placed over 1m here (good to firm) last month and went down fighting when very close second to Romanovich over C&D (good) a fortnight later; wears headgear for first time since 2023; likely to make her presence felt again.

3/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: -08100 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a 6f Class 6 handicap at Doncaster in July; well beaten in two Redcar sprints since and others appeal more in this field.
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10th

12

(8)

4th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Impeller

9st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Grace Harris

Four-time winner over 6f for Tim Easterby, including on the old Fibresand surface at Southwell; didn't show much on her stable debut over C&D last time (behind Ultramarine) and best to look elsewhere.

25/1

7

(5)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Impeller

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Grace Harris

Mostly consistent on turf this year for Tim Easterby, sold for 5,500gns after finishing third of nine at Redcar four weeks ago; rarely seen on AW but did win at Southwell (Fibresand) earlier in career.

12/1

3rd

1

(7)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:10 Redcar

Impeller

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

String of good efforts in July and August, winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) and placed on five other occasions; not at his best at Pontefract 11 days ago though and he'll be 2lb lower from the weekend.

10/1

8/1

Form: 8-6442 BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; ran her best race for this yard when a close second of ten in a 7f handicap at Lingfield (AW) in August; she will need more to come out on top in this field but Ryan Moore is booked and the drop back to 6f could be beneficial.
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10th

12

(1)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Amadea

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won twice at Wolverhampton in 2023 (6f/7f); mainly disappointing this year but well handicapped as a result (8lb lower than for only handicap win).

14/1

10th

12

(1)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Amadea

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won twice at Wolverhampton in 2023 (6f/7f); mainly disappointing this year but well handicapped as a result (8lb lower than for only handicap win).

14/1

5th

11

(12)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Angel Amadea

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

On a lengthy losing sequence and she beat just one in 7f Newcastle handicap last month; others are much preferred.

20/1

Form: 313323 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
She has enjoyed a good spell from June onwards, winning on AW in July and placed on her last four starts; should get a good pace to aim at today and no obvious reason why she wouldn't go well once again.
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1st

1

(3)

10th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:59 Bath

Miss Bella Brand

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Capable off this sort of mark and although this is a Class 5 in name, it's effectively a Class 6; solid effort in a better race over C&D last week; leading claims with Rossa Ryan booked.

9/4

4th

9

(1)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:25 Bath

Miss Bella Brand

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Best effort this year when third at Nottingham (6f) in May; 2-2 under Benoit De La Sayette when the ground is soft, the wins gained off higher marks in spring 2023; interesting on a similar surface.

16/1

7th

3

(6)

18th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

14:00 Yarmouth

Miss Bella Brand

9st 13lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

The winner of eight of her 48 starts; promising return from 112 days off at Chelmsford 18 days ago; should run her race but perhaps vulnerable to younger rivals.

14/1

10/1

Form: 355-12 D BF

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Dropped in the weights after a quiet 2021 campaign and he made no mistake on his seasonal return at Brighton in May, sweeping through to beat five rivals in good style; dead-heated back at Brighton in July, only to be demoted for causing interference; this is more competitive but he still has some handicapping scope.
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3rd

9

(5)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wiley Post

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

AW win came on Polytrack; rarely runs on Tapeta and the return to this track (5f) and the drop to this level was no help this month.

10/1

11

(10)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wiley Post

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who hasn't been firing on all cylinders for a few months now; consequence of that is he's eligible for this grade and he's one to note for market confidence with Rossa Ryan taking over today.

8/1

8th

6

10th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Wiley Post

9st 5lb

T: Tony Carroll

in rear throughout

12/1

7/1

Form: 648313 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 12th attempt when justifying favouritism in a Class 4 handicap at Newmarket in August (6f, good to firm); that wasn't a strong race for the track but he confirmed his well being with a close third over 7f at Kempton four weeks ago; should make another bold bid.
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2nd

4

(1)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:30 Bath

Strike

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Won three times in 2024 but unable to add to his haul since; retains ability but perhaps vulnerable for win purposes once more.

9/2

3rd

4

(2)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Strike

9st 9lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: Jonathan Portman

Four-time winner from 40 starts; made an encouraging start to the campaign when second at Bath last month but ran below his best at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 10 days ago; without a win since July 2024 and needs to bounce back from that latest effort.

6/1

8th

10

(1)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:08 Windsor

Strike

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Made an encouraging start to the campaign with second-place finish at Bath; likely to remain competitive, having posted form figures of 1122 at Windsor, including a sound effort behind Tiger Tulip last May; hasn't won since 2024 but looks a solid contender.

11/2

50/1

Form: 53-98

Last run: 62 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Promise in two juvenile runs but she has been well beaten in two starts this year, including on her handicap debut at Newcastle nine weeks ago; an eyeshield is now given a go but others have much more pressing claims.
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10th

8

(9)

13th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kittybrewster

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Suzzanne France

13-race maiden; not beaten far into fourth over C&D in October but only seen once since and she was well behind a couple of these rivals.

50/1

6th

5

(4)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kittybrewster

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Suzzanne France

12-race maiden who perked up with a close fourth in a C&D handicap in October; didn't get the best of runs in that race but this looks tough on these terms and she has some work to do on her return.

16/1

4th

8

(11)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kittybrewster

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Suzzanne France

Placed over C&D on her second start (November 2021) but she has struggled since moving into handicaps; return to AW needs to give her a lift.

33/1

10/1

Form: 021324 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; beat ten rivals in a fillies' handicap at Newmarket in June and she ran well over C&D on her next two starts; latest effort (first-time cheekpieces, retained) wasn't quite so good and it won't be easy trying to dominate in this big field.
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9th

5

(15)

4th Oct 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Leicester

Misscall

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

awkward start and slowly away, took keen hold, in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, soon no impression (jockey said filly jumped awkwardly and missed the break)

10/1

4th

2

(4)

7th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Leicester

Misscall

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

raced freely, soon led at fast pace, pushed along 2f out, ridden but headed over 1f out, weakened and lost two places final 110yds

9/2

33/1

Form: -69825

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
0-5 for Eoghan O'Neill in France; not disgraced on her stable/British debut last month and may come on for that first outing since May; such improvement is required though.
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7th

6

(7)

23rd May 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Danah Star

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: John Wainwright

ducked right start, in touch with leaders, pushed along 2f out, soon weakened

16/1

13

(13)

5th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Newcastle (AW)

Danah Star

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: John Wainwright

Failed to win for James Evans and hasn't offered much in two runs for her new yard this spring; would be a surprise winner.

25/1

8th

8

(8)

10th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:51 Redcar

Danah Star

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: John Wainwright

0-14; well beaten on stable debut at Newcastle last month (7f); others appeal more.

20/1

11th
10 (12)
Oasis Gift

11/2

Form: 85-1

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
From a fine family; stepped up on his two 2yo runs for Andrew Balding when narrowly landing a 5f Chepstow maiden 23 days ago, keeping on well despite still looking green; returning to 6f should suit and he brings plenty of potential to this handicap debut.
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8th

6

(1)

19th Apr 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Oasis Gift

9st 3lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

awkward start, took keen hold, always behind

5/1

10th

1

(10)

12th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Oasis Gift

9st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

raced wide, prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

7/1

11th

10

(12)

4th Oct 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Leicester

Oasis Gift

9st 8lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

prominent, ridden and lost ground over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

11/2

20/1

Form: 093378 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Course winner (7f) but on a losing run; placed twice over further in midsummer but below his best on his last two starts; vulnerable in this field.
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12th

13

(18)

4th Oct 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Leicester

Blackheath

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

in rear throughout

20/1

8th

5

(8)

2nd Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:25 Newcastle (AW)

Blackheath

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

close up towards near side, pushed along from over 2f out, soon ridden and beaten

5/1

25/1

Form: 744250 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner; went very close in a small field at Nottingham in August but less good twice since; others stronger in this field.
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8th

12

(1)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Triggered

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Over two years since the last of his seven wins; several good runs in 2025, including when keeping on for second over 1m four weeks ago; 1lb higher this evening but back at his optimum trip.

5/1

8th

12

(1)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Triggered

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Over two years since the last of his seven wins; several good runs in 2025, including when keeping on for second over 1m four weeks ago; 1lb higher this evening but back at his optimum trip.

5/1

16/1

Form: 796535

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
AW winner for Roger Varian (7f) in January; not kicked on from that for different yards since but her last two runs haven't been too bad; more will be needed to take this though.
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5th

6

(6)

28th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Social Contact

8st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

raced in second

16/1

11

(1)

5th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Social Contact

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

Southwell winner over this trip for Roger Varian last January; last of ten on same track last time (6f) but really well handicapped now and could bounce back for in-form yard after a break.

22/1

OUR TIP

Form: 566

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
She made a promising start to her career when a close fifth at Chester in May; hasn't confirmed that in two runs since but moves into handicaps with some untapped potential; no surprise to see better from her today but this is competitive for the grade.
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24th

17

(2)

1st May 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Burgoo Beauty

9st 5lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: W J Lanigan

prominent early, ridden before halfway, soon weakened, eased final furlong

100/1

14th

1

(11)

24th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

21:10 Naas

Burgoo Beauty

10st 2lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: W J Lanigan

Finished last on her only handicap start in Britain; suffered the same fate in a Dundalk maiden on first Irish start.

33/1

19

(15)

18th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:38 Gowran Park

Burgoo Beauty

10st 2lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: W J Lanigan

Reserve; not beaten far on debut but not near that level in four subsequent starts.

Form: -97166 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Not fully exposed after eight starts and he is only 1lb higher than when beating 11 rivals at Kempton in June; unplaced in four turf starts but showed promise on soft ground as a 2yo.
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7th

5

(2)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fantasy Navigator

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Darryll Holland

led, headed but prominent after 2f, led again 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

16/1

7th

5

(2)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fantasy Navigator

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Darryll Holland

led, headed but prominent after 2f, led again 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

16/1

Form: 935121 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
She has improved for the fitting of a hood this summer, getting off the mark at Windsor in August (6f, good to firm) and adding a Chepstow handicap three weeks later; the latest success was backed up by the clock and she is worth a crack in this stronger race.
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0

5

(7)

24th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:40 Chepstow

Hagia Sophia

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Christopher Mason

Well suited by this C&D and ran well here last month when finding only an in-form rival too strong; blotted her copybook by refusing to race at Bath four weeks ago though and too much to prove after that.

6/1

0

7

(1)

26th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:40 Bath

Hagia Sophia

9st 5lb

J: William Cox

T: Christopher Mason

Won twice over 6f last summer and has kept on well to make the frame over that trip on both outings since fitted with cheekpieces last month; claims on that evidence but needs to prove she can handle this track (well down the field on both previous visits).

7/1

2nd

3

(4)

10th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:00 Chepstow

Hagia Sophia

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Christopher Mason

C&D winner off 2lb lower last summer; no impact in first two starts this season but she caught the eye with her strong-finishing fourth back here (cheekpieces added) last month; was beaten less than 2l in that race and she's a big player if she can build on it; has raced exclusively on on good/good to firm on turf.

13/2

Form: 965607 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
On a lowly mark but as a result of a lacklustre 2022 campaign; others stronger today.
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18

(3)

4th Oct 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Leicester

Soller Bay

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

On a lowly mark but as a result of a lacklustre 2022 campaign; others stronger today.

33/1

7th

11

(10)

18th Sep 2022

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

14:00 Hamilton

Soller Bay

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

held up in rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and some headway against near rail over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

25/1

11th

8

(1)

6th Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Soller Bay

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, ridden and weakened quickly from over 2f out

10/1

Non-runners

Fantasy Navigator, Hagia Sophia, Soller Bay

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £66.00
Straight Forecast £49.25
Tricast £886.11
Trifecta £1440.00

Selections

The Times:

Oasis Gift

Daily Mail:

Hagia Sophia

SPOTLIGHT:

Strike

TOPSPEED:

Triggered

RP Ratings:

Misscall

POSTDATA:

Soi Dao

NEWMARKET:

Miss Bella Brand

The Guardian:

Strike

Telegraph:

Oasis Gift

Daily Mirror:

Oasis Gift

Daily Record:

Oasis Gift

The Sun:

Hagia Sophia

The Star:

Hagia Sophia

Daily Express:

Triggered