May 29 / 16.15 Leicester

16.15

Good To Firm

Filbert Fox Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 0f 53y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Filbert Fox Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £20.40
  • Place: £4.80

Form: 4010-8 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won at Doncaster (1m) and here (7f, both on good) last season but he ended last year on a low note and was in rear again at Chestow on his recent return; takes a big step back up in trip but he's still 5lb higher than for last win and needs a major revival.
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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

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 129-64

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has been expensive to follow in 11 starts and his sole win was at 2-7 in a five-runner novice at Ripon (5f) last August; well handicapped on his best form but he's been well held in both runs this season and goes into unknown territory at this new trip; stablemate of Mahanakhon.
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7th

7

(1)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Roach Power

9st 3lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Very productive in 2025, winning five times; hindered by wide draw at Chester most recently, otherwise has a good record over 5f; just needs to prove he can overcome current mark.

12/1

9th

13

(12)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Roach Power

8st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Posted duck eggs over 6f in last two appearances, not beaten entirely by the trip; has a very good record at 5f but faces a harder task off current mark at this level, especially from an unfavourable draw.

33/1

10th

9

(10)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Roach Power

9st 1lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Enjoyed a revival in the second half of 2025, winning five 5f handicaps on good ground or slower; no show over 6f when last seen in November and he returns to action off a tough mark.

33/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 323-41

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who got off the mark when swooping late in a Wetherby novice (7f, good to soft) last month; hit a personal best with that brave win and he's open to more progress back up in trip on his handicap debut; big player.
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6th

2

(2)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mahanakhon

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

prominent

16/1

7th

7

(4)

2nd Aug 2023

Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

20:12 Leicester

Mahanakhon

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Just one win from eight starts but he bounced back with a close third at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) 12 days ago; raised his form to a new level with that bold bid and he's a key player if he can back that up off the same mark; cheekpieces added.

7/2

3rd

3

(7)

21st Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Pontefract

Mahanakhon

9st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Disappointing at Redcar (1m, good) four weeks ago but in good form previously, with a novice win at Wetherby (7f, good to soft) then a handicap third at Leicester (1m, good to firm), and he's not ruled out.

8/1

Form: 1070-6

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Three wins for former trainers, notably a Class 2 success at Chester (7f, good) last summer for George Boughey; now 3lb lower than for that win but he's been quiet in his last four runs including when last of six on his stable debut at Kempton last month; drops back in grade on this return to turf but has bit prove and he needs the hood to help spark him back to form.
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4th

2

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John David Riches

Arrives in great form, having won three of his four turf starts this season, two of those here over 7f and the latest over C&D; up another 4lb but looked like he had a bit more up his sleeve last time; big player.

9/4

1st

5

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Thrives here - form figures 72111 - twice accounting for Vince Le Prince over 7f last month; weakened at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago, but this track is a much better fit, and he's unlikely to be hindered by rain; still fairly treated off 67 based on historic form.

7/1

7th

6

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Veteran who has been back in fine form of late, landing a pair of 7f handicaps at Catterick; up another 3lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood.

3/1

Form: 234-93

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won a Salisbury novice (7f, good) last July; 0-5 in handicaps since but he's unexposed at this trip and made some good late headway when third at Newmarket (1m, good) last time; was beaten 6l in that race but that was behind a major improver and this is a drop back in grade; in the mix.
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6th

4

(2)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Sandown

Cabinet Of Clowns

9st 11lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Generally very consistent last season and was back in peak form when scoring in refitted blinkers at Windsor (1m, good) this month; probably doesn't have much margin for error off new mark but can still pose a threat; often leads.

9/2

1st

5

(12)

15th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Cabinet Of Clowns

10st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Fair fifth at Newmarket in May, before a lesser show 11 days ago; peak 2023 efforts (one C&D) came when blinkers were enlisted on last five starts and they now return for the first time this season; one to note.

12/1

8th

7

(6)

4th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Cabinet Of Clowns

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

prominent

7/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: 155-66

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Four 7f wins last season, including on turf at Yarmouth (good to firm); back on last winning mark now but he's been out of sorts in both runs this term and is untried at this trip; others preferred.
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5th

2

(8)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:00 Epsom

GDaay

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Joseph Parr

His last win was 11 months ago but he's a reliable type who has been placed at Chester (7.6f, good) and Chelmsford (7f, AW) in last two runs; finished behind Finbar's Lad last time but he's 5lb better off with that rival and should go well again back on turf.

11/2

3rd

1

(9)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

GDaay

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Joseph Parr

Ran respectably at Chester returned to turf last time; he's 0-8 this year but remains favourably treated, being 6lb below last winning mark; three-time C&D scorer.

15/2

1

(5)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:00 Chester

GDaay

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Joseph Parr

On a losing run but he arrives in decent nick, sixth of nine in 7f Chelmsford handicap 50 days ago; one to consider after a break.

10/1

7th
4 (7)
Francesi

6/1

Form: 223-25 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
1m novice winner on Polytrack last spring and he went close in a Tapeta handicap on his return last month; only 1lb higher here but he didn't fire at Wolverhampton last time and his turf form lags well behind his best AW efforts; comes with some risks attached.
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7th

6

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Francesi

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 5lb above his last winning mark and all five wins have come over 1m on the AW, including two here; hard to recommend over this trip.

16/1

3rd

7

(2)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Francesi

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Sits third, one place behind Aisling Oscar, in the All Weather Horse of the Year standings after his fine winter; yet to win at Wolverhampton but he has run well here; Billy Loughnane takes over tonight; each-way shout.

5/1

7/2

Form: -01625 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Recorded her sixth turf win when scoring at Windsor (1m) last month and she's run creditably at Nottingham and Ascot in her last two starts; still looks on a workable mark and she's respected on this big drop back in grade; her best efforts this term have come on soft but she handles most ground.
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7th

2

(5)

15th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Sly Madam

9st 13lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Sheena West

Recorded a clearcut success on soft going at Windsor (1m) in the spring; respectable third on similar surface at this course (1m1f) most recently; has slipped back to an attractive mark and enters calculations.

10/1

3rd

8

(6)

27th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Sly Madam

9st 4lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

Similar type to Junkanoo, having recorded a clearcut success on soft going at Windsor (1m) in the spring; not disgraced over 1m1f three starts back; on a workable mark and looks one to consider.

9/1

4th

1

(9)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Sandown

Sly Madam

10st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Sheena West

in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 14-718 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Free-going sort who made it 3-8 on AW when scoring at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March but he dropped right out in his follow-up bid at Kempton last month; has something to prove again after that and his sole turf run was on his debut 13 months ago.
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7th

4

(8)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Double Time

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Tim Vaughan

Has patchy profile but he put in a dominant display at Kempton (1m) in October and he had some traffic issues in the closing stages when a respectable sixth over C&D last time; still looks on a workable mark and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.

9/2

1

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Kempton (AW)

Double Time

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Tim Vaughan

C&D winner; off the mark for this yard when beating 12 rivals at Windsor in July (1m, soft); not so good in Doncaster classified event four weeks ago but this return to Class 6 will help and he has the ability to feature.

14/1

4

(7)

14th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Doncaster

Double Time

11st 7lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

These terms don't appear that favourable at face value but he returned to winning ways in a 1m handicap at Windsor (soft; second run in this headgear combination) and he was worthy of a much higher mark last year; considered.

10/1

Form: 9-5400

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut on AW in France (9.5f) last March but has a mixed record since and he's been tailed off at Newbury (1m2f, soft) and Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in his last two runs; record now stands at 1-9 and others are more convincing; first-time cheekpieces.
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8

(3)

29th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Point Of Fact

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Debut winner in France but hasn't added to tally since and disappointing in Britain; has tumbled in the weights and bit better last time but needs to raise game further if he's to win.

25/1

6th

8

22nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Point Of Fact

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

0-13 since making a successful debut in France as a 3yo and hasn't finished within 11l of the winner in his last seven starts (visor fitted last time, now removed); easily opposed back from four months off.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £156.90
Straight Forecast £122.89
Tricast £304.36
Trifecta £656.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mahanakhon

Telegraph:

Cabinet Of Clowns

POSTDATA:

Sly Madam

NEWMARKET:

Francesi

TOPSPEED:

Evocative Spark

RP RATINGS:

Mahanakhon

The Times:

Mahanakhon

Daily Mail:

Mahanakhon

Daily Mirror:

Mahanakhon

The Sun:

Mahanakhon

The Star:

Mahanakhon

Daily Record:

Mahanakhon

The Guardian:

Cabinet Of Clowns

D Express:

Sly Madam