October 10 / 15.57 Leicester

15.57

Good To Soft

Everards Of Leicestershire Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Everards Of Leicestershire Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: -90345 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Three sound efforts since August and he's undergone wind surgery since his Doncaster fifth last month (6f, soft); strong pace would suit back down to 5f.
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5th

5

(5)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rambuso Creek

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Michael Herrington

Both of his wins from 41 starts have been on turf, the most recent in October 2023, but he was unlucky not to finish closer at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) 31 days ago; each-way claims if things drop right for this hold-up performer.

7/1

5th

6

(9)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rambuso Creek

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Always had his quirks and again hung left when a beaten-favourite at Southwell last time; usually dropped in and that will likely be the case again from the outside stall, in which case he'll need things to pan out ideally down from 7f.

8/1

6th

4

(4)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Southwell (AW)

Rambuso Creek

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Michael Herrington

0-13 on AW but he is fully effective on Tapeta; the step up to 7f didn't yield instant dividends at Wolverhampton 16 days ago but he didn't get chance to show his true colours, tight for room inside the final furlong and having to switch right before keeping on steadily; this more spacious track could see him in a better light.

7/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 2-1252 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who found only an improver too strong (pair clear) at Yarmouth three weeks ago (5f, good to soft) on her first run since April; up 3lb but retains potential and a strongly run race at a stiff 5f should be ideal; greatly respected.
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2nd

5

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Gemini Star

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Won just one of her 19 starts for Alice Haynes but it came at this track (5f, soft); her best effort in 2025 came on seasonal return (6f, good to firm) and although she ended the campaign quietly it was over 7f and 1m; sold for 1,200gns in December; intriguing runner on stable debut.

12/1

2

(10)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Gemini Star

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Alice Haynes

Didn't fire over 7f last month and has stamina to prove on this first attempt at 1m but was unlucky not to finish closer than fifth at Haydock (7f, good; denied clear run) two runs ago and has slipped to a dangerous mark.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 761250 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Only 2lb higher than for his Brighton win in August (5.5f, good) and he ran well on his next two starts; dropped away tamely in the final furlong in a Racing League handicap on AW four weeks ago; should be seen to better effect today.
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7th

6

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

Faustus

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Three C&D runs have yielded two wins and a fifth (in Class 3 company); has only run to form once this year, finishing third to Harry Brown at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) last month; below par last time but if he is to revive it is likely to be under these conditions.

8/1

7th

5

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

17:55 Lingfield

Faustus

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Has won five times on turf but is not the force of old; has dropped a career-low mark but this race looks too competitive.

5/1

3rd

6

(7)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

Faustus

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Front-runner with a C&D win on his record; 6lb lower than when seeing off seven rivals at Newbury last summer (5f, good to firm) but not easily recommended on 2026 evidence and he will find easier races to dominate than this.

13/2

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 6-2641 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Didn't have to match his best to win a four-runner maiden with ease at Lingfield last month (5f, AW; long odds-on); still low mileage, especially at 5f, but he has much more on his plate back in handicap company.
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6

(13)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:40 Yarmouth

Almaty Star

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Had been running well on the AW this winter and wasn't for catching after setting a strong pace over this C&D last month (third has won since); an 8lb rise still leaves him on a fair mark based on his previous form but he does now step back up in grade.

5/1

1st

5

(4)

11th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

17:40 Yarmouth

Almaty Star

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Ultra-reliable operator on AW, running another solid race when second to a class-dropper at Wolverhampton (5f; first time visor) last month; lesser strike-rate on turf but he is fully effective on it and he has been given a real chance by the handicapper, dropped 10lb for his last two turf defeats (in Class 3); should go well.

15/2

Form: 505514 CD BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; two 5f wins on slow ground this season and she ran creditably on heavy ground at Beverley three weeks ago; capable of winning races off this mark but drying ground is not in her favour.
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10th

2

(1)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Ey Up Its Maggie

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Handles most ground and she's gone close in two of her three C&D starts, but neither of her turf starts (on heavy; has handled the surface) this year have matched up, with and without cheekpieces (back on today); reservations for now.

14/1

10th

2

(1)

14th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Ey Up Its Maggie

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Handles most ground and she's gone close in two of her three C&D starts, but neither of her turf starts (on heavy; has handled the surface) this year have matched up, with and without cheekpieces (back on today); reservations for now.

14/1

9th

10

(2)

18th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Ripon

Ey Up Its Maggie

9st 4lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Five-time turf winner, the latest of them over 5f here last summer off 2lb higher; 6f on heavy ground might just stretch her stamina.

14/1

Form: 754612 CD BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Record in Class 5 handicaps this season reads 15112 as opposed to 777546 in better company; C&D winner last month and ran right up to his best when second at Hamilton last week; should remain competitive.
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1st

4

(4)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:55 Bath

Speedacus

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Butler

Five-time turf winner on a variety of ground, but has shown precious little in nine starts for this yard despite a plummeting mark; market should indicate whether a revival is expected.

14/1

13th

5

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Speedacus

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: John Butler

Five-time winner over 5f on turf; out of form since joining present yard, but has dropped to a good mark and may do better on return from a break.

25/1

Form: 588208 D

Last run: 78 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Front-running second of eight at Nottingham in June (5f, good to firm) but that hasn't been matched on slow ground since; back up in class today and others are more appealing.
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8th

10

(4)

5th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Ripon

Ernest Rutherford

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

On a career-low mark and there's been a couple of hints of promise this year, but he's 0-17 since winning on his debut in 2021 and others have more compelling credentials; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.

11/1

7th

7

(9)

30th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Ripon

Ernest Rutherford

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

He's won just one of his 17 starts and has a regressive profile; however, he kept on for a fair sixth of 13 at Catterick (5f, good) last time and this step back up to 6f is worth a go; not discounted.

6/1

6th

5

(12)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Ernest Rutherford

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

0-11 and inconsistent for current stable but may benefit from the drop back to Class 6; runner-up off 11lb higher in this grade last June; good chance if back to that form.

10/1

11/2

Form: 141842 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
The winner of six handicaps since December and he's still improving judged on last week's second of seven at Bath (5f, heavy); able to race off the same mark and he's one to take seriously.
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3rd

4

(2)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

Level Up

9st 3lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: David Evans

Running well in defeat in recent months, including over C&D; should remain competitive but this is a step back up in class.

6/1

3rd

4

(3)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

17:55 Lingfield

Level Up

9st 8lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: David Evans

Has seven wins on turf and is edging closer to another judged on his recent seconds at Bath and Nottingham; should go close.

15/2

2nd

3

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

Level Up

9st 10lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: David Evans

Made a good return to turf when narrowly denied over 5f at Bath (good) 13 days ago; nudged back up 3lb but remains 1lb below the mark he defied on AW last autumn; needs considering.

7/2

12/1

Form: 343326 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Generally reliable but she had one of her quieter days when only sixth behind Speedacus over C&D 15 days ago; this looks as though it could be more strongly run and she's capable of bouncing back.
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3rd

5

(3)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Four Adaay

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Took advantage of a good opportunity over C&D last month but came up short off higher marks twice since; conditions will be fine but others are more appealing.

11/2

6

(11)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

15:43 Bath

Four Adaay

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Beat a next-time-out winner when scoring at Ffos Las last month and probably didn't have an ideal track position when fourth at Sandown (also 5f, soft) on Friday; respected if she makes a quick reappearance here.

5/1

12

(9)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:35 Sandown

Four Adaay

8st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 4lb higher mark; first success since when beating four rivals at Ffos Las two weeks ago (5f, soft); this is deeper but a 2lb rise is manageable; more appealing than most.

5/1

10th
6 (7)
Zargun

16/1

Form: 0970-0 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won a good prize at Catterick two years ago but that remains his sole success in Britain; ended 2022 quietly but he was contesting high-quality sprints and the handicapper has given him a helping hand; should be sharper for last month's return from a 351-day break and this represents a drop in class; one to keep an eye on.
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7th

9

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:05 Bath

Zargun

8st 10lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Ended a losing run with a front-running 5f win at Doncaster in March (soft); in and out since and there are other pace influences in this field.

16/1

7th

9

(5)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Zargun

8st 12lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Ended a losing run with a front-running 5f win at Doncaster in March (soft); not beaten far at Catterick when last seen in May but others may have his measure today.

20/1

Form: 570-59 D

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two wins in small-field events last spring before having her limitations exposed in Group company; no significant impact in handicaps this year and she has something to prove back from 134 days off; down in class but others appeal more.
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0

1

(3)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:57 Leicester

Carmela

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Loughnane

in touch with leaders, broke down and pulled up quickly after 1f

14/1

9th

5

(10)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:48 Leicester

Carmela

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: David Loughnane

Sharp early 2yo who won two of her first three 5f starts on good and good to firm; had some stiff tasks after and was never involved on Chester reappearance, albeit she made late headway from an impossible position; hard to know whether she's worth her current mark but should stay 6f now.

14/1

5th

6

(2)

10th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

14:05 Chester

Carmela

9st 2lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: David Loughnane

Came to hand early in 2022, winning two of her first three starts at 5f (both on good to firm); far from disgraced when eighth in the Group 2 Queen Mary at Royal Ascot after but is likely to find this on the sharp side back from a break and is having her first run on ground slower than good.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £29.30
Straight Forecast £37.00
Tricast £521.28
Trifecta £651.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gemini Star

The Guardian:

Speedacus

NEWMARKET:

Almaty Star

RP RATINGS:

Rambuso Creek

TOPSPEED:

Level Up

Telegraph:

Almaty Star

POSTDATA:

Gemini Star

The Times:

Gemini Star

Daily Mirror:

Gemini Star

Daily Record:

Gemini Star

D Express:

Rambuso Creek

Daily Mail:

Speedacus

The Sun:

Speedacus

The Star:

Speedacus