November 27 / 14.40 Leicester

14.40

Good To Soft

Nelson Panoramic Restaurant For Dining @LeicesterRaces Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3975.58
  • 1m 7f 113y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Nelson Panoramic Restaurant For Dining @LeicesterRaces Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 3F955/ D

Last run: 642 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Defied higher marks in a November handicap hurdle at Sandown in 2018 and 2019; however, form dipped sharply when last seen two winters ago and returns as an 11yo who may be past his best; first run since rejoining Richard Phillips; market can guide.
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1

15th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:30 Ffos Las

Totterdown

12st 2lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Richard Phillips

13yo who bounced back with a front-running win at Huntingdon (2m, soft) in March; back up 5lb in the weights but he forged clear from an odds-on rival last time and remains very well treated on his old form; could make another bold bid.

8/1

1

15th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:30 Ffos Las

Totterdown

12st 2lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Richard Phillips

13yo who bounced back with a front-running win at Huntingdon (2m, soft) in March; back up 5lb in the weights but he forged clear from an odds-on rival last time and remains very well treated on his old form; could make another bold bid.

8/1

1st

1

17th Mar 2024

Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:52 Huntingdon

Totterdown

12st 2lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Richard Phillips

Veteran; fair fourth at Sandown in November (2m, soft) but rather disappointing since (hung and jumped right-handed before being pulled up at Chepstow last time); return to this right-handed track should suit; a bit to prove.

16/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2118- D

Last run: 245 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Absent since racing too freely at Ascot eight months ago; progressive otherwise as a juvenile hurdler last season, winning at Ludlow (soft) and Taunton (good to soft); may have more to offer this term, provided he reverts to settling better; remains of interest.
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11th

14

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Dr T J Eckleburg

10st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

Runs off a mark 10lb lower than when fifth of 14 in this last year, beaten just over 13l; he's run a couple of reasonable races this season but hasn't shown enough to suggest he's the one to be on today.

33/1

3rd

5

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 2

15:40 Chepstow

Dr T J Eckleburg

10st 9lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Led close home to win this race off 5lb higher a year ago (soft ground) and was seemingly perked up by cheekpieces when third on both outings last month; made up considerable ground from the rear at Sandown (1m7f, soft) on latter occasion and has strong claims here if the headgear continues to aid him.

15/8

3rd

9

31st Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 99y

Class 2

14:02 Sandown

Dr T J Eckleburg

10st 3lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Acts on any ground; half-length second off 4lb higher in this contest 12 months ago; out of sorts this term until posting a resurgent effort, behind solid rivals, in first-time cheekpieces at Windsor most recently; enters calculations in the retained headgear.

11/2

Form: F5-211 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 211, all in Class 5 company, this season; raised 8lb for Ffos Las success five weeks ago but Ellis Collier takes off a handy 7lb; with a solid recent record and the possibility of further progress, he warrants respect despite going back up in grade.
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8

16th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

19:45 Ffos Las

Good Impression

11st 4lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Six hurdle wins (one over C&D) in his time and he might have just needed last month's run after his winter break; has a workable mark and is one to consider.

10/1

8

16th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

19:45 Ffos Las

Good Impression

11st 4lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Bernard Llewellyn

held up in rear, overjumped and fell 1st

10/1

6th

9

21st Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:15 Ffos Las

Good Impression

10st 3lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Bernard Llewellyn

held up in rear

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 16- D

Last run: 239 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Contested a couple of 2m novice hurdles for new stable last term, winning at Huntingdon (weak form) then weakening into sixth at Newbury; should be capable of better judged on Flat form, on which she's well handicapped; not dismissed.
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10th

1

(8)

12th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:35 Kempton (AW)

At A Pinch

10st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Toby Lawes

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear over 2f out, soon struggling

25/1

5th

6

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:13 Uttoxeter

At A Pinch

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Won off a 17lb higher mark in February last year and that was the last time she sported a hood, which is now joined by cheekpieces; a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

25/1

12th

4

16th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

18:40 Fontwell

At A Pinch

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Mark 12lb below her last winning one is owed to a poor 2023-24 season; not convinced this longest trip to date is what she's been after.

66/1

Form: /51F-5 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Should be sharper with Plumpton reappearance under his belt and this looks the time to catch him, having scored on his second outing for the last two seasons (good/soft); interesting off a workable mark.
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5th

3

27th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

1m 7f 113y

Class 4

14:40 Leicester

Purple King

11st 9lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

raced in second

8/1

5th

4

31st Oct 2022

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 3

16:30 Plumpton

Purple King

11st 10lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

Fell when last seen in March but previously showed a fair measure of ability remains since absence when an emphatic winner of 2m amateur riders' race at Sandown (soft; acts well on good); can go well fresh; claims.

9/2

Form: 244/6/ D

Last run: 841 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Successful on Flat and over hurdles for this yard; however, badly lacks recent match practice having been absent since September 2020; had wind surgery during his time off; market instructive on return to action.
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3rd

3

2nd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

14:10 Perth

What Will Be

11st 10lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Olly Murphy

Returned from absence with some very disappointing hurdle runs last season but won on Flat in April and has held his form pretty well under both codes since; not yet proven over 2m4f but ran well for a long way when fourth at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) three weeks ago and enters calculations.

13/2

4th

3

11th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:10 Uttoxeter

What Will Be

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Olly Murphy

Dual AW winner on the Flat; second in a C&D selling hurdle (good to soft) in first-time blinkers (retained) on latest start; this tougher.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £26.30
Straight Forecast £26.81
Trifecta £83.00

Selections

Telegraph:

Dr T J Eckleburg

POSTDATA:

Good Impression

The Times:

At A Pinch

SPOTLIGHT:

Purple King

RP Ratings:

Totterdown

Daily Mail:

At A Pinch

D Express:

Dr T J Eckleburg

The Sun:

Dr T J Eckleburg

Daily Record:

Dr T J Eckleburg

Daily Mirror:

Good Impression

The Star:

Good Impression