April 29 / 16.50 Leicester

16.50

Soft

Coors Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Coors Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP
1st
2 (4)
Silastar

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 798-62 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Good second of 13 when favourite on Kempton AW (1m4f) 17 days ago; has to be considered, although he's not proven on softer than good in Britain.
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11th

7

(3)

26th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 5

17:55 Sandown

Silastar

9st 4lb

J: Anna Gibson

T: Gary & Josh Moore

in touch with leaders

10/1

7th

14

(8)

26th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Silastar

8st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has won here (1m) but his two successes in the meantime came over 1m2f on turf in the spring of last year; now 5lb lower than for the latest of those and stepping back up in trip may suit; each-way claims.

20/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3540/2 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three wins in Ireland at 1m/1m2f (heavy and good); the most recent was in April 2021 but hurdling seemingly did not agree with her since and her fortunes turned again when second of 12 at Doncaster (1m2f, heavy) four weeks ago on debut for new yard; that was after a 332-day absence, so she could have come on since that run; one for the shortlist.
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8th

2

(10)

19th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Ivy Avenue

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Won three times from a mile to 1m2f for Jim Bolger but not won since reappearance in April 2021; well beaten in first-time visor back on AW last time and can be taken on for now.

12/1

7th

3

(4)

9th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ivy Avenue

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Appleby

Her last win was in April 2021 but she's finished runner-in four of her six starts for this yard including a near miss at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) in May; couldn't pose a threat when fourth at Yarmouth last time but that was against a pace bias and she has possibilities back up in trip; new headgear.

13/2

4th

3

(6)

27th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

14:35 Yarmouth

Ivy Avenue

9st 10lb

J: Erika Parkinson

T: Michael Appleby

Beaten at odds on in a three-runner race two runs back and was below that level at Nottingham a month later; back from another break now and becoming a bit frustrating.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 15134- D

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won in 2020 on sole start on soft; added a 1m2f claimer and 1m handicap (made all) last summer, both in small fields; chance if reproducing the best of that form on this reappearance.
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10th

6

(10)

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:15 Pontefract

Simulation Theory

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

Has an awkward head carriage but he has still won three times from 7f-1m2f; has not found his best form this season and although he might not face much pressure for the lead here, others look stronger.

20/1

12th

7

(8)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:20 Doncaster

Simulation Theory

9st 10lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

took keen hold, led

12/1

8th

6

(1)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:10 Beverley

Simulation Theory

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

took keen hold, led, pushed along and headed over 2f out, carried head high and weakened from over 1f out

8/1

9/2

Form: 3650-2

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-12 but had her closest finish when second of 12 on reappearance at Nottingham (1m, soft) 17 days ago; one of last year's four attempts at 1m2f+ suggests she stays, so she's in calculations.
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3rd

3

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield

Big Bear Hug

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Made a winning stable debut at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) last June but she's now 12lb lower following some lesser efforts; better is needed but any rain will suit.

14/1

9th

9

(8)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Big Bear Hug

9st 5lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Made successful stable debut/reappearance at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) in June last year, but now 9lb lower for a reason; others stronger.

14/1

5th

7

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Big Bear Hug

8st 12lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Made a successful stable debut after seven months off at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) in June last year, but is now 7lb lower for a reason; others stronger.

33/1

Form: 662-95 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Second of his two 1m wins in 2021 came at this track; also scored over hurdles last November and his fifth of 14 at Bath (1m2f, soft) three weeks ago was respectable, so a case can be made off career-low mark.
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5

(7)

5th Jul 2023

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:10 Bath

Order Of St John

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: D J Jeffreys

Out of form on the Flat this spring and also ran poorly over fences on latest outing one month ago; comes here with a lot to prove; swaps cheekpieces for blinkers; considered only if lively in the betting.

10/1

1

4th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 59y

Class 5

15:30 Fakenham

Order Of St John

12st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: D J Jeffreys

Won four-runner maiden hurdle at Leicester (1m7f, good to firm) last November and soft ground may not have suited in Sandown handicap next time; however, he's failed to shine on the Flat this year which dents confidence in his claims on this chase debut.

10/1

Form: 82-329 D BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Last two wins came over 1m2f on soft ground, latterly at Nottingham last October; nearly added another at Redcar (1m2f, soft; 2lb higher today) 12 days ago, setting sail for home 2f out but reeled in close home; soon outpaced and never got into it on good to soft at Beverley on Thursday, but more interesting back on soft.
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1

(9)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

15:22 Pontefract

Contrast

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who picked up the latest of his eight wins when scoring at Ripon (1m2f, good) last May; hasn't threatened in three starts this year, latterly in cheekpieces, and his powers of destruction may finally be on the wane; blinkers back on for the first time in over four years.

20/1

10

(7)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Contrast

10st 11lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who has picked up a race or two up to 1m2f in most seasons but has had just two runs this term, well beaten; won off 1lb higher last May; now tries cheekpieces (first headgear since 2021) and he's only once been over this sort of trip (2019).

25/1

Form: -75004

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
First two runs were for Joseph O'Brien; fifth start for new yard was a step in the right direction when close fourth of nine at Doncaster (1m2f, heavy) four weeks ago, making most under a 7lb claimer; 40-1 that day but now looks one to be taken seriously.
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9th

8

(2)

19th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zoffany Portrait

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tony Carroll

Unplaced in all 11 starts and still has stamina to prove over this far; makes little appeal despite the drop in grade.

25/1

7th

7

(3)

29th Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

17:45 Leicester

Zoffany Portrait

9st 3lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Tony Carroll

prominent

10/1

8th

9

(10)

14th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Zoffany Portrait

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Not beaten far in two of his last three starts and his mark continues to ease; yet to prove his stamina conclusively but still has relatively low mileage.

8/1

66/1

Form: 54-090

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Showed some early promise on AW for David Simcock but flopped in cheekpieces on final run for that yard and well beaten again on both starts for new stable (1m4f, AW; big odds); now tries a visor.
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13th

13

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Leicester

Iftikhaar

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: J R Jenkins

Back to form with a near-miss at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in January but he's taken backward steps in two runs since; overall record is now 1-37 and others are preferred.

33/1

6th

3

(5)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Iftikhaar

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Chased home Monks Mead in a similar event (1m2f) here last month; another fair effort ten days later and dropping back to a mile shouldn't hinder him; strike-rate of 1-36 does temper enthusiasm though.

8/1

25/1

Form: 93/35- CD

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
14l win over hurdles (2m, good) last July but ended last year below form over fences, on Flat and over hurdles; might need the run (first since Boxing Day) and it's a long time since he showed his form on softer than good.
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7th

8

(4)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:20 Brighton

Long Call

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Long in the tooth now and nothing like the force of old but proved he still has fire in his belly when close/clear second to Gallimimus over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago.

8/1

2nd

5

(5)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:20 Brighton

Long Call

9st 0lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Eight wins under both codes but he's been quiet on the Flat this year and has been beaten 10l or more over C&D in last two runs; continues to drop down the weights but this 11yo has plenty to prove.

7/1

4th

4

(2)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Long Call

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

in touch with leaders

10/1

50/1

Form: 679-90

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Unexposed having had just five starts, all on AW and last four over about 1m; no impact in those, however, and needs marked improvement.
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10th

9

(3)

29th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Leicester

Cuban Strike

8st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robyn Brisland

Unexposed having had just five starts, all on AW and last four over about 1m; no impact in those, however, and needs marked improvement.

50/1

11th

7

(12)

18th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Cuban Strike

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Robyn Brisland

led, headed but prominent 4f out

33/1

9th

8

(3)

7th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Cuban Strike

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Robyn Brisland

in rear, lost touch from 3f out, tailed off

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.50
Straight Forecast £9.93
Tricast £49.83
Trifecta £77.90

Selections

The Guardian:

Silastar

SPOTLIGHT:

Ivy Avenue

The Times:

Big Bear Hug

POSTDATA:

Zoffany Portrait

Daily Mail:

Order Of St John

Telegraph:

Contrast

Daily Mirror:

Big Bear Hug

D Express:

Silastar

The Star:

Silastar

Daily Record:

Silastar

RP Ratings:

Ivy Avenue

The Sun:

Ivy Avenue