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14.12

Good To Soft

Leicester Racecourse Ideal Christmas Party Venue Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Leicester Racecourse Ideal Christmas Party Venue Nursery Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 3363

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Twice placed for Alice Haynes and took a sizeable step forward on her nursery/yard debut when a clear third of 11 at Newcastle (7f) three weeks ago; that form has been franked so she rates a big player despite taking a 3lb rise.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(6)

24th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Arizona Desert

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Trained in Britain last season and won a 7f Leicester nursery on good to soft; made some ground from off the pace in a 7f Naas handicap a month ago but was beaten 4.5l; more needed.

14/1

9th

9

(6)

24th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Arizona Desert

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Trained in Britain last season and won a 7f Leicester nursery on good to soft; made some ground from off the pace in a 7f Naas handicap a month ago but was beaten 4.5l; more needed.

14/1

5th

1

(9)

24th Mar 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Naas

Arizona Desert

9st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Adrian Murray

Won a Leicester nursery (Gd/sft) over this trip when trained in UK last season; disappointing on AW next time; relocated to this yard since and looks capable of running well if back to best.

11/2

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 53332

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Consistent daughter of Expert Eye who comes here on the back of a good second of four in 1m Newcastle novice eight days ago; she can go well again, reverted to nursery company.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(3)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Vintage Love

8st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

15-race maiden; coped well with the step up to this trip when a close fourth over C&D last week; that wasn't a searching examination of her stamina but this might not be either and she's one to consider.

7/2

4th

9

(9)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Vintage Love

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

midfield

7/1

6th

6

(1)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Vintage Love

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

midfield

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 437245 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Reliable maiden who turned in a rare below-par run when fifth in 6f Redcar nursery 13 days ago; she's the sort to bounce back.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

16

(8)

5th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

15:40 Yarmouth

Moreginplease

8st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: John Ryan

1-33 but was placed in three of her five starts here (6f/7f) last year; does stay this far and could outrun her odds.

25/1

11th

16

(8)

5th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

15:40 Yarmouth

Moreginplease

8st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: John Ryan

1-33 but was placed in three of her five starts here (6f/7f) last year; does stay this far and could outrun her odds.

25/1

8th

11

(3)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Moreginplease

9st 11lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: John Ryan

1-32 and although not beaten that far the last twice, will still need to find improvement in order to double her tally.

33/1

15/2

Form: 3056 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Modest form thus far, only sixth of eight on her first go in nurseries at Chepstow (1m) last month; she needs to take a step forward.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:50 Yarmouth

Shaws Phoenix

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

17-race maiden who has beaten only one rival home in two starts on the AW since joining this stable from Alice Haynes; others have stronger claims.

25/1

11th

11

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shaws Phoenix

8st 13lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Placed a few times, but 0-16 and well held on stable debut/return at Southwell (1m, Tapeta; first start since wind surgery) in April; others appeal more.

20/1

10/1

Form: 0566

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Dandy Man colt who has been brought along steadily, posting his best effort on his nursery debut when sixth of 12 at Southwell (7f) 27 days ago; he may do better still so needs considering off a 3lb lower mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

12:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Batal Dandy

9st 9lb

T: Stuart Williams

2

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

12:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Batal Dandy

9st 9lb

T: Stuart Williams

9th

4

(10)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Batal Dandy

9st 9lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: Stuart Williams

Twice ran well on Polytrack in October, including winning a Kempton handicap (7f), but modest of late including at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) on Friday; visor now given a go, but the draw hasn't been kind.

11/1

9/1

Form: 0964

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Turned in his best effort at the fourth attempt when fourth of ten in 1m Bath nursery 27 days ago; he's one for the shortlist eased 1lb here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

13

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Weston Court

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ronald Harris

He ran his best race for some time when second of five in a handicap over C&D (good to firm) last week; fair fourth at Bath on Wednesday but others appeal more for win purposes.

16/1

4th

7

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Weston Court

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ronald Harris

Has largely struggled since landing two wins (including C&D on firm) in the summer of 2024 but did take a step back in the right direction when second of five at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) last Wednesday; claims if he can back that up.

5/1

2nd

5

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:11 Chepstow

Weston Court

8st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ronald Harris

Has struggled since landing two wins in the summer of 2024; visor returns replacing the first-time blinkers worn last time.

25/1

10/1

Form: 726

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Holds solid claims on the form of her Thirsk 7f novice second in August but she was well below par when sixth (on good to soft ground) in a similar event at Chester last month; more is needed now going into handicaps.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(2)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Leicester

Foreign Exchange

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Holds solid claims on the form of her Thirsk 7f novice second in August but she was well below par when sixth (on good to soft ground) in a similar event at Chester last month; more is needed now going into handicaps.

10/1

6th

3

(6)

2nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

14:10 Chester

Foreign Exchange

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

Stepped up plenty on his debut form to finish second at Thirsk (7f, good), though was no match for the comfortable winner; may need more.

11/2

Form: 668

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Hinted at promise when sixth in 1m Sandown maiden in August but he came in last of eight in 1m Haydock novice last time; he needs to get back on track on his first go in handicaps.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

13th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

15:42 Newton Abbot

Hawa Jumeirah

10st 13lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Helen Nelmes

Dual Flat winner (1m2f/1m4f) who had shown little over hurdles until stepped up in trip when a near 6l third behind Saucats over C&D ten days ago; meets that rival on 4lb better terms and enters calculations if building on that performance.

14/1

3rd

6

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

14:45 Newton Abbot

Hawa Jumeirah

10st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Helen Nelmes

Dual Flat winner (1m2f/1m4f) who hasn't offered much at all over hurdles, including his handicap debut here last time when tried in a tongue-tie; went off 25-1 that day.

20/1

8th

9

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

Hawa Jumeirah

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Helen Nelmes

Dual Flat winner (1m2f/1m4f); has offered little in three runs over hurdles for this stable but may fare better now switched to handicaps with a tongue-tie added.

16/1

25/1

Form: 460

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Study Of Man filly who hinted at promise on her first two starts but she turned in a poor effort when tenth in 6f Yarmouth novice 20 days ago; plenty more is required now going into nurseries.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Kurimu

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Nikki Evans

Failed to win for Archie Watson this summer and she finished down the field on her first two runs for this stable; latest second at Wolverhampton was better but she was still well behind the easy winner; more needed tonight.

8/1

4

(7)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kurimu

9st 5lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Nikki Evans

1-21; continues to slide down the weights but well held in both starts on turf since joining this yard; opposable.

8/1

6th

3

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:25 Chepstow

Kurimu

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Nikki Evans

Sole success came at Doncaster in June 2024 when trained by Chris Dwyer; had no joy in five starts for Archie Watson this year and subsequently sold for 1,000gns last month; headgear removed and made little impression when sixth of nine on stable debut here (7f, good) eight days ago; steps back in trip and best watched.

12/1

Form: 047033

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Yet to get his head in front but he arrives in decent nick in nurseries, third of seven at Yarmouth (7f) three weeks ago; he ought to be in the shake-up off a 4lb lower mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(10)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Leicester

Anonymous Guest

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Yet to get his head in front but he arrives in decent nick in nurseries, third of seven at Yarmouth (7f) three weeks ago; he ought to be in the shake-up off a 4lb lower mark.

8/1

3rd

6

(4)

19th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:15 Yarmouth

Anonymous Guest

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: George Margarson

dwelt start, towards rear but in touch with leaders, outpaced 2f out, rallied final furlong, went third inside final 110yds

9/1

3rd

1

(2)

12th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Leicester

Anonymous Guest

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: George Margarson

Whiff of promise in two Yarmouth runs last month but he was a remote tenth of 12 on his nursery debut at Newbury two weeks ago (7f, good); this is weaker but others might prove better treated.

14/1

33/1

Form: 705

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has cut little ice in his three outings to date, coming in a well-held fifth on his turf debut in 7.5f Beverley novice a fortnight ago; this switch to handicaps needs to yield major progress.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(1)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

Restricted

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Runner-up off 2lb higher at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) in August but has form figures of 88540 since and his overall record now stands at 0-19; opposable.

12/1

8th

8

(1)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

Restricted

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Runner-up off 2lb higher at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) in August but has form figures of 88540 since and his overall record now stands at 0-19; opposable.

12/1

10th

12

(10)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

11:40 Southwell (AW)

Restricted

10st 2lb

J: Miss Leah Banham

T: Chelsea Banham

0-18, but runner-up four times over this trip on the AW this year; likes to go forward, tactics that are well suited to this C&D; could make the frame again.

16/1

20/1

Form: 448

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Fair form shown when twice fourth in 7f/8.5f AW maidens but she failed to beat a rival on her turf debut in 1m1f Yarmouth maiden three weeks ago; cheekpieces are reached for on her nursery debut with a bit to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(10)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:50 Doncaster

Dancing Eyes

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Amy Murphy

led, headed and prominent after 1f

25/1

10th

10

(10)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:50 Doncaster

Dancing Eyes

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Amy Murphy

led, headed and prominent after 1f

25/1

8th

7

(6)

25th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Dancing Eyes

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Amy Murphy

Finished fourth in her first two starts at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) and Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last year, but has gone backwards in four starts since; switch to sprinting will need to make a difference.

16/1

Form: 9560

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has yet to make the frame in four starts and he beat only one on his nursery debut at Newcastle (6f) 29 days ago; others appeal more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(7)

28th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:12 Pontefract

Tees Warrior

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Colin Teague

Holds weak claims on his 2yo form for Adrian Nicholls; best watched on stable/seasonal debut unless the betting suggests otherwise.

25/1

13th

12

(5)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Leicester

Tees Warrior

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Has yet to make the frame in four starts and he beat only one on his nursery debut at Newcastle (6f) 29 days ago; others appeal more.

25/1

11th

5

(10)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tees Warrior

9st 6lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Nicholls

Failed to get home over 7.5f at Beverley the last twice, tough-looking tasks contributing to those defeats; open to improvement now handicapping and back down in trip; one to consider.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.40
Straight Forecast £14.54
Tricast £162.95
Trifecta £86.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Arizona Desert

POSTDATA:

Vintage Love

The Times:

Batal Dandy

Daily Mail:

Dancing Eyes

NEWMARKET:

Hawa Jumeirah

D Express:

Shaws Phoenix

The Sun:

Vintage Love

Daily Record:

Vintage Love

The Star:

Batal Dandy

RP RATINGS:

Arizona Desert

LAMBOURN:

Arizona Desert

Telegraph:

Arizona Desert

The Guardian:

Arizona Desert

Daily Mirror:

Arizona Desert