October 11 / 17.20 Leicester

17.20

Good

@leicesterraces Next Meeting Monday 24th October EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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@leicesterraces Next Meeting Monday 24th October EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5-227

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Raced only on fast ground; gelded and had wind surgery since his last appearance three months ago (finished seventh in Ascot handicap); his novice form, which includes close seconds at Salisbury (7f) and Windsor (1m), has plenty of substance; strongly respected on that basis.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(6)

13th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Bling On The Music

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

led, headed under 3f out

9/1

5th

1

(6)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Goodwood

Bling On The Music

10st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Bettered disappointing seasonal debut when respectable fourth at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago, but needs to take another step in the right direction here and his tendency to race too freely remains a nagging concern.

10/1

4th

2

(1)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Yarmouth

Bling On The Music

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Leicester novice winner (7f, good to firm) last October after having been gelded/undergone wind surgery, but beaten a long way on return from six months off at Musselburgh (7f, good to soft) in April; possible that the ground didn't suit and it was a much stronger race than this one, so no surprise if he left that effort behind.

3/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £6.70

Form: 87535

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
0-5 in Irish maidens for Johnny Murtagh; sold for £24,000 since last run; headgear (worn last three starts) is removed on debut for new stable; has place possibilities on his peak effort, namely third at Leopardstown (1m, good) on penultimate outing.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Grant Wood

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Paul Midgley

Almost as good as ever at the age of seven and went down narrowly at Ripon (6f, good) earlier this month; hard to knock but this is a warm race and he faces some unexposed rivals.

14/1

3rd

5

(7)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Grant Wood

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Began this year with two Newcastle wins (6f, Tapeta) but he was only eighth of ten there last month; has won over C&D but has a patchy profile and needs to step up again on this return to turf.

10/1

8th

8

(1)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Grant Wood

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Began the season with two C&D wins, the second an impressive one; only fourth at Wolverhampton last time but he was putting in good late work and that form has been well advertised since; another 4lb higher today but the return to Newcastle is in his favour.

5/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kingman half-sister to 1m winners Tamaamm and Rideson; dam Group-placed 7f-1m winner, sister to 7.4f-1m winner Ajaadat out half-sister to 1m2f Listed winner Modeyra, is granddaughter of Nassau/Musidora winner Zahrat Dubai; notable connections; interesting newcomer.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(4)

13th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tairann

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Stuart Williams

Dam Group-placed winner at 7f-1m, including on AW; sold for 43,000gns after a promising third on 7f Leicester debut for William Haggas in October; market likely to be a good guide as to what is expected.

9/4

3rd

11

(9)

11th Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Leicester

Tairann

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

took keen hold, midfield, pushed along and headway 3f out, ridden and outpaced 2f out, kept on inside final furlong

9/2

Form: 21 D

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Respectable level of promise over 7f in the spring, finishing second at Newbury (good) then going one better at Wolverhampton (AW), both times against her own sex; absent since and now gives weight to male rivals but looks open to further progress for top yard; shortlisted.
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11th

16

(1)

21st Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Lady Eros

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Got stuck in the mud on her 1m2f reappearance here but firmly back on the up with a 2l Yarmouth handicap success (1m, good to firm) 20 days ago, not looking all out; can do better again for leading stable; considered.

8/1

1st

4

(7)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Yarmouth

Lady Eros

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Lightly raced since winning a Wolverhampton novice (7f, AW) over a year ago; finished a well-held fifth of seven on her Ascot return (1m2f, soft) last month, but apart from possibly needing the run she may also have found the trip stretching her in the ground (backed up by her pedigree); better is likely.

5/2

5th

3

(6)

13th May 2023

Soft

1m 1f 212y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Lady Eros

10st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John & Thady Gosden

Made a promising debut at Newbury (good; unraced on softer) last April and duly went one better on AW last May; off for five months before two runs in the autumn and running-on second on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m, AW) is her best form; unexposed, including with the trip and ground.

4/1

Form: 93

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outran his 125-1 odds in Windsor maiden (6f, good) last week, keeping on for third of 16 and seeming to improve plenty on Kempton debut effort despite still looking green; gives the impression this longer trip will suit; could go well again.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

7

(3)

25th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Leicester

Spirit Of Cahala

9st 0lb

J: George Rooke

T: Roger Teal

took keen hold, prominent, dropped to rear after 2f

4/1

3rd

8

(2)

28th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Spirit Of Cahala

9st 7lb

J: George Rooke

T: Roger Teal

Showed some ability on his second start but his most recent effort at Kempton last November (handicap debut) suggested he will need some improvement to defy this 2lb lower mark; wears a first-time hood.

12/1

25/1

Form: 80

Last run: 130 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Represents notable connections but was soundly beaten at Newbury (7f) and Doncaster (1m) in May/June, suggesting he's a handicap prospect; subsequent gelding operation needs to make a difference.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(4)

5th Jul 2023

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:10 Bath

Royal Debut

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon Hodgson

slowly away and lost many lengths start, in rear, joined main group after 2f

12/1

5th

5

(5)

28th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Bath

Royal Debut

9st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Simon Hodgson

held up in last, headway from over 2f out, not clear run and waiting for room from 2f out, eyecatcher

12/1

8th

6

(2)

24th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

19:50 Lingfield

Royal Debut

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Simon Hodgson

Placed twice over 1m on Polytrack in March (handicap/classified) but his more recent efforts have been underwhelming and he's now 0-10; cheekpieces given another whirl today.

9/1

Form: 46

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Clear signs of ability in 7f races on AW, finishing fourth at Kempton then midfield at Southwell, though was slowly away both times and ideally needs to learn to break more cleanly; in terms of form, he needs improvement on turf debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(11)

11th Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Leicester

Telemachus

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

took keen hold, held up in rear, pushed along and no impression 2f out, not pace to challenge (jockey said gelding jumped awkwardly)

20/1

6th

7

(10)

22nd Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Telemachus

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: James Fanshawe

slowly away, in rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, made no telling impression

16/1

4th

10

(10)

24th Aug 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Telemachus

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

slowly away, in rear, shaken up and headway 2f out, bit short of room 1f out, ridden and ran on well final 110yds, promising

16/1

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
60,000gns yearling; Pride Of Dubai half-brother to five winners, notably Arctic Gyr (French/HK 6f-1m including Listed), Festivale (6f-1m including at 2/Listed) and Tell (6f/1m); check the betting on debut.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

10th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

15:10 Taunton

Sunninghill

11st 11lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

held up in last, took keen hold before 3rd, steady headway from 2 out, short of room and bumped after last, soon led, drifted left final 110yds, kept on well

3/1

14/1

Form: 05-

Last run: 354 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had two runs last October, better effort when fifth at Newbury (6.5f, heavy; tongue-tie applied) latest; had wind surgery since; could take another step forward, provided there are no cobwebs on belated reappearance; market support should be noted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(3)

11th Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Leicester

King Alfred

9st 5lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Ed Walker

pulled hard, midfield, ridden and no impression from 3f out

14/1

10th
10 (6)
Elwing

25/1

Form: 5

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-held fifth of six in 1m novice event at Newmarket won by a smart filly; absent for over ten weeks since that debut; possibly wiser for the experience but this drop to 7f looks a negative judged on breeding.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

10

(7)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Elwing

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Hasn't beaten many in her eight starts, including both runs for this yard since returning last month; needs the longer trip to bring about plenty of improvement; stable also runs Chocolate Hobbnob.

33/1

5th

8

(9)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:55 Windsor

Elwing

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Seven-race maiden who has weak claims on form; never figured over 1m at Bath (66-1) on stable/seasonal debut; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

25/1

11th

12

(3)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Bath

Elwing

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ian Williams

Showed little for recently retired Paul Webber; makes stable debut following 11-month layoff; cheekpieces worn on her last two starts are dispensed with and she's probably best watched.

25/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
5,000gns foal; Coach House half-brother to Hungary/Italy 5f-6f winner La Liberte; dam Listed-placed 5f-6f winner, out of 10.5f and 14.7f winner; one of three newcomers in the field; market helpful.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(2)

21st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Liberty House

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Denis Quinn

led but pestered, headed from over 3f out, pushed along from over 2f out, soon outpaced and lost ground, got behind from over 1f out

100/1

11th

5

(7)

11th Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Leicester

Liberty House

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Denis Quinn

midfield, pushed along and dropped to rear 4f out, soon weakened

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £46.00
Straight Forecast £61.91
Trifecta £192.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bling On The Music

NEWMARKET:

Lady Eros

The Times:

Tairann

Telegraph:

Spirit Of Cahala

POSTDATA:

Grant Wood

Daily Mail:

Lady Eros

Daily Mirror:

Lady Eros

The Star:

Lady Eros

Daily Record:

Lady Eros

RP Ratings:

Bling On The Music

LAMBOURN:

Bling On The Music

The Guardian:

Bling On The Music

Daily Express:

Bling On The Music