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Next Meeting @LeicesterRaces Tuesday 11th October Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3996
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Next Meeting @LeicesterRaces Tuesday 11th October Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: -21640 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Good start for Tony Carroll, finishing second at Nottingham in June before winning a 1m Class 5 at Doncaster in July; one good run and two poor efforts since; drops to 7f for the first time and still has a bit of untapped potential.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Youarenotforgiven

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Carroll

Resurgent 8yo who has rattled off a hat-trick on AW this spring including a clearcut win at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month; this is tougher off 9lb higher but he remains feasibly treated on his old form and is a five-time winner on turf; key player.

13/2

1st

3

(2)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Youarenotforgiven

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Returned to form when landing a C&D handicap last month and followed up under a 4lb penalty at Lingield (1m) a week later; another 4lb higher here but he can't be dismissed in his bid for the hat-trick.

2/1

1st

2

(6)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Youarenotforgiven

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Took advantage of a drop in the weights when winning at Wolverhampton last week (8.6f; ridden by Billy Loughnane); 4lb penalty to shoulder but he won off a higher mark as recently as October; one of two solid contenders for Tony Carroll.

7/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 5-6147 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
He was having his second run for this yard when getting the better of Cubanista (runs in the first division) over C&D in August (good Topspeed figure); not disgraced over 1m the last twice and he's a contender back at 7f with cheekpieces tried for the first time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

11

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Yoshimi

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Has nine wins, including one over 6f here in January; best effort since when fourth of eight at Leicester (7f) when last seen in August; fairly treated if fully primed after a short break.

8/1

3

(6)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Leicester

Yoshimi

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Herrington

Has nine wins, including two over C&D; hasn't shown much on his last three starts, over 6f; cheekpieces worn last time are left off and return to 7f in his favour so not out of this.

8/1

6th

2

(6)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Leicester

Yoshimi

9st 9lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Two of his five turf wins have come at this track, albeit over 7f; successful off today's mark (and for this rider) at Southwell in January; struggled in two runs back from a three-month break in the spring but grounds for expecting better today.

5/1

11/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 723- BF

Last run: 313 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Placed in 7f events on Tapeta in November, beaten favourite on latest start but finished third to rivals who now have handicap marks of 108 and 89; makes his turf/handicap debut at a modest level and could be well treated; of obvious interest, especially if strong in the market.
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16th

12

(14)

31st Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Sir Winston

9st 6lb

J: C Y Ho

T: George Baker

Won three times over this trip last year when with Roger Varian; no wins in seven for current yard and this is a tough race in which to put that right; in first-time cheekpieces today.

40/1

8th

2

(12)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Sir Winston

9st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Triple 7f winner for Roger Varian last year; gave a pretty good account before fading into sixth at Epsom (7f, good) nine days ago but is now 0-6 for George Baker and needs to find something extra.

33/1

6th

1

(1)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

21:00 Epsom

Sir Winston

10st 0lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: George Baker

prominent

11/1

Form: 414466 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
All seven wins have come around a bend at Beverley and Thirsk, the latest off 1lb lower in June; subsequent efforts suggest he is vulnerable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(5)

4th Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Leicester

Proud Archi

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

prominent, ridden over 2f out, lost ground over 1f out, keeping on when hung right inside final furlong

12/1

6th

4

(6)

12th Sep 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Proud Archi

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Michael Dods

towards rear of midfield, outpaced and pushed along from over 3f out, some headway towards near side over 2f out, ridden and no impression from over 1f out

10/1

6th

10

(1)

27th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

13:30 Beverley

Proud Archi

8st 12lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Dods

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

11/1

Form: -30457

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has won on soft ground (6f) and perhaps 1m on heavy was too demanding at Epsom last month; should be well treated now and the addition of cheekpieces could spark a revival.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(2)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Sisters In The Sky

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

Acts of firm and heavy ground; triple course winner who scored at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in January but he's been quiet there in last three runs; has bit to prove and needs to rediscover his spark back on turf.

14/1

8th

8

(7)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sisters In The Sky

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Grace Harris

Gained the latest of his nine wins in a C&D handicap in January; good second here next time but his form has cooled in classified events over C&D in last two runs; bit to prove and he needs to get back on track.

10/1

Form: 140760 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Comfortably on top in a Class 4 handicap over 1m at Doncaster in June and is now 2lb lower; needs to bounce back from a couple of low-key runs but Hollie Doyle booked and that is quite possible.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(13)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Newmarket

Le Reveur

10st 8lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Nowhere in this 12 months ago but returns in better form having won on the July course last month by nearly 5l and then close up at Newcastle off this 8lb higher mark; in the mix.

12/1

3rd

10

(1)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Le Reveur

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

dwelt start, in rear

16/1

1st

9

(9)

18th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Newmarket (July)

Le Reveur

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

raced centre, took keen hold

16/1

20/1

Form: 557599 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Still to win this year but he's dropped a stone in the weights; two runs at Leicester have seen him well beaten though and others are more appealing.
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10

(4)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Obee Jo

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner here (6f/7f); looked to be on the way back when just edged out at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month and the winner has gone in again four times since, but he needs to put a poor effort at Ayr (1m, soft) this month behind him.

25/1

10

(4)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Obee Jo

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner here (6f/7f); looked to be on the way back when just edged out at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month and the winner has gone in again four times since, but he needs to put a poor effort at Ayr (1m, soft) this month behind him.

25/1

10

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Obee Jo

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

9yo who is on a 15-race losing sequence going back to May 2024 but that last win came on heavy ground and he was short-headed at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month; in the shake-up if backing up that latest form.

13/2

10/1

Form: 331447 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three wins this year, getting off the mark on turf when winning a C&D handicap in June off 3lb lower; not disgraced on her next two starts and latest run was excusable on account of soft ground; should be seen in a better light today.
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3rd

3

(5)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:28 Southwell (AW)

Nikkis Girl

9st 5lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ed Dunlop

All wins at up to 8.5f; ran respectably in first-time blinkers at Kempton (1m3f) most recently, while shaping as if this drop back in trip will prove ideal; possibilities off same mark in the retained blinds.

6/1

3rd

2

(3)

3rd Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Nikkis Girl

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ed Dunlop

Turf/triple AW winner who is probably in slightly better form than her two runs at Wolverhampton this year might suggest; blinkered first time on this first attempt over 1m3f (stays 1m2f); has form figures of 122334 when partnered by Hollie Doyle in handicaps; could play a prominent role.

9/2

9th

1

(4)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

15:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nikkis Girl

9st 12lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ed Dunlop

Turf/triple AW winner who is better than she was able to show (denied room at a crucial stage) here last time; should go well back up in trip with capable apprentice back on board.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 114-57 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
4-4 at Chelmsford as opposed to 0-9 elsewhere; has a much lower turf mark to exploit but that has also been the case on his last two starts and he has come up short; drop in class should help though.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

5

(3)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Trumble

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

in touch with leaders

33/1

20th

17

(3)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Trumble

8st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

raced far side, towards rear

50/1

22th

2

(1)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 164y

13:45 Navan

Trumble

10st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Won four races (AW) for David Loughnane in Britain; 0-7 on Turf and off since last year; yard 2-48 last five seasons.

33/1

Non-runners

Trumble

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £35.50
Straight Forecast £39.32
Tricast £68.84
Trifecta £125.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sir Winston

POSTDATA:

Obee Jo

The Star:

Le Reveur

The Sun:

Yoshimi

RP Ratings:

Sir Winston

The Times:

Sir Winston

Telegraph:

Sir Winston

The Guardian:

Sir Winston

Daily Express:

Sir Winston

Daily Mirror:

Sir Winston

Daily Record:

Sir Winston

Daily Mail:

Obee Jo