October 10 / 17.40 Leicester

17.40

Good To Soft

Next Meeting @leicesterraces Tuesday 17th October Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Next Meeting @leicesterraces Tuesday 17th October Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

Form: 362351 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Nothing like the force of old but kept on strongly from off the pace to exploit much reduced mark at Catterick (7f, soft) last month; not fully exposed over 7f (best known as a sprinter) and recent 2lb rise ought to be manageable.
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6th

6

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Pontefract

Shark Two One

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Jessica Macey

Placed in sole 1m attempt, raced over shorter otherwise; ran respectably last time in a Leicester classified event he'd landed 12 months earlier; hasn't won a handicap since 2023.

13/2

3rd

6

(13)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Leicester

Shark Two One

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

All five wins have been on turf and latest was in this race last year; his form nosedived at Doncaster last month but he has a striking record at this track and is versatile ground-wise; big player if he can bounce back.

13/2

11th

12

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Shark Two One

9st 3lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

All five wins have been on turf, the last three over this trip; only 2lb higher than for his latest success (June 2025) and he reappeared with a promising effort over 6f at Leicester (good to firm) last month; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and he's versatile ground-wise.

10/1

OUR TIP

9/2

Form: 988946 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Generally very disappointing this season but has dropped a long way down the weights and, having apparently arrested his decline, was unlucky to encounter traffic on his two recent 1m starts; should cope with this drop back to 7f and looks poised to strike soon.
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7th

8

(11)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tuscan

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Showed useful form for previous yard; 0-11 for current stable but last few efforts, most recently going close off this mark at Leicester (7f) last week, suggest his turn is near; appears to have a leading chance (due to go up 3lb from tomorrow).

7/2

2nd

2

(8)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Leicester

Tuscan

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

dwelt start, in rear, headway against far rail from 2f out, went third final 110yds, kept on, just failed

9/2

6th

8

(9)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tuscan

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Capable of smart form when trained by Charles Hills; struggled initially for this yard but there was much more encouragement off his much-reduced mark at Ayr last week (1m, good to soft), keeping on strongly having met trouble in running; can't discount now he's found his level.

11/2

33/1

Form: -30176 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Bagged the favoured stands' rail and caused 40-1 surprise at Epsom (7f, soft) in August but two lesser efforts over 1m have followed and her overall profile is not convincing.
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8th

3

(12)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Yarmouth

Vinaka

9st 12lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Best run for current stable when third in first-time cheekpieces at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month; 1lb lower here but shade disappointing back at Brighton recently; now tongue tied; others appeal more.

12/1

5th

6

(8)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

14:50 Brighton

Vinaka

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Just one win from 14 starts but that came off 2lb higher at Epsom (7f) last August and she returned to form with good third over C&D (good to firm) 13 days ago; responded well to first-time cheekpieces in that race and has claims if she can build on that.

6/1

3rd

7

(3)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

17:00 Brighton

Vinaka

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

A 7f winner in 2023 for Ali Stronge but she has failed to build on her debut for her current yard on two starts since, latest when ninth of 13 at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last month; down 3lb but needs to step up.

16/1

Form: 413055 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo who opened account with clearcut success at Redcar (7f, good) in June, her second handicap; hasn't really kicked on from that success but was unlucky not to finish closer to the target at Haydock (7f, good) two starts ago and didn't run badly last time; a possible.
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5th

11

(9)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:42 Doncaster

Alseeyerthere

8st 11lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Steph Hollinshead

Sole win was at Redcar in June 2023 (7f, good); beaten a nose in same Redcar handicap this year and went down by a short head in a C&D fillies' handicap last time; each-way contender.

3/1

2nd

2

(7)

5th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:00 Doncaster

Alseeyerthere

9st 10lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

towards rear, smooth headway on near side of group 2f out, led 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no extra and headed towards finish

11/4

2nd

4

(5)

21st Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Alseeyerthere

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Just one win from 13 starts but that came over C&D (good) last June and she's finished placed in two of her three runs this season; on same mark as for her staying-on third at Doncaster (6f, good) last time and she's respected back up in trip.

4/1

10/1

Form: 0-2442

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Nine-start maiden who has raced mainly over 1m; suited by well-run 7f when staying on strongly from poor position to take second behind Shark Two One at Catterick (soft; first-time blinkers) last month; this stiffer 7f ought to suit; could have a say.
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5th

10

(5)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Direct Hit

9st 7lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Tim Easterby

Ten-race maiden but he has a solid record in handicaps this year including an eyecatching second at Catterick (7f, soft) on his penultimate run; same mark here and he shouldn't be far away.

16/1

5th

11

(6)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Leicester

Direct Hit

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, outpaced when carried right 2f out, kept on inside final furlong

10/1

2nd

2

(1)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Catterick

Direct Hit

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Tim Easterby

held up in rear, outpaced and struggling 4f out, still plenty to do when switched to near side over 2f out, wandered around over 1f out, headway inside final furlong, went third final 110yds, went second towards finish, nearest finish

8/1

Form: 508089 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Showed fairly useful form for Andrew Balding in first half of this year but has badly lost his way in recent months; big leap of faith is required to support him at present.
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2nd

6

(8)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Berkshire Phantom

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

His heyday was two winters back but he still won last July (1m1f on turf) and is often thereabouts, including on Tapeta; not totally ruled out despite the 106-day absence.

10/1

4th

1

(5)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

15:52 Pontefract

Berkshire Phantom

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Fionn McSharry

Landed a sixth success when winning a 12-runner handicap at Redcar (1m1f, good to soft) in July; kept at in when fourth at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) under a penalty six days later and excuses both starts since; very much respected.

7/2

3rd

4

(9)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Berkshire Phantom

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Fionn McSharry

Has won three times over 7f here; best run this year when winning over 1m1f at Redcar three runs back; stamina to prove on first run at 1m4f (can pull hard).

4/1

Form: 582234 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
First past the post when upped to 7f on Chelmsford (AW; demoted to second) in July and has remained in good form over this trip on turf; versatile regarding ground; probably won't be far away.
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3

(5)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Media Guest

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Mark Gillard

2-45, with the latest win coming at Bath (5.5f, good) last July; tailed off on his return at Salisbury (5f, good to firm; reported to have had a respiratory issue) two weeks ago; has form over this far but others are currently preferred.

20/1

3

(5)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Salisbury

Media Guest

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Mark Gillard

Has a poor strike-rate and is the only runner who lacks recent match practice, having been absent since last October; best watched unless the market speaks favourably.

33/1

5th

9

(8)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Media Guest

8st 11lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Mark Gillard

Had a good record at Bath until tailed off here (5f, heavy) last time in first-time blinkers; however, the ground may have been too much and he's back in cheekpieces today; has shown promise on soft going; could go well.

10/1

Form: 311539

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Came good with two wins in August (7.3f, heavy/1m, good) and posted another good effort when third at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) late that month; last month's defeat from a wide stall at Chester can be overlooked; each-way claims at least.
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6th

1

(4)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ffos Las

Thewaytothestars

9st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway over 3f out, outpaced 2f out, soon weakened

7/1

9th

5

(9)

17th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:55 Chepstow

Thewaytothestars

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

held up in rear, brief headway 3f out, outpaced 2f out, soon weakened

4/1

4th

1

(3)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

Thewaytothestars

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Won on heavy and good ground last August and fairly handicapped if returning to that level, which is a big if after her recent struggles.

14/1

Form: 59-32

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 3yo who made solid start to handicap career when second at Yarmouth (7f, soft) last month; won't mind if the ground dries out here and features prominently in calculations.
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8th

1

(6)

4th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Seattle Time

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Maiden who's been turned over as favourite on four of his last six starts; pulled hard/hung left at Brighton last time and has the ability to win this in a first-time tongue-tie but there can only be so many excuses.

12/1

4th

1

(4)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:55 Brighton

Seattle Time

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Has ability as he showed when second of 11 in the first-time hood at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) last month, but he didn't back it up there (7f, soft) 12 days ago; now 0-11 and not quite sure what to expect.

2/1

3

(5)

13th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

14:00 Yarmouth

Seattle Time

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jack Jones

Maiden (0-10); runner-up on both visits to Yarmouth, including over 1m here (in a first-time hood) three weeks ago; shouldn't have any issue with the forecast conditions, so likely to have a say in the outcome.

5/2

Form: 204792 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Sold out of Roger Teal's stable after two below-par runs this summer but ran big race in defeat and looked a shade unlucky on stable debut at Brighton (1m, soft) three weeks ago; still well handicapped after a 2lb rise and will be fine back at 7f; high on the list.
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3

(10)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:20 Brighton

Micks Dream

9st 10lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

slowly away

20/1

5th

4

(5)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Micks Dream

9st 7lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Versatile regarding the ground but a respectable effort at Brighton (1m, good to firm) in July has been followed by two lesser ones and although temptingly treated, he needs much more for the adding of a tongue-tie.

12/1

8th

3

(7)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Salisbury

Micks Dream

9st 12lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Thomas Faulkner

Sole win was over two years ago when with Roger Teal; essentially regressive these days and can be taken on.

20/1

14/1

Form: 557

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo who made quite promising debut at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) in May; unable to land a telling blow in two soft-ground sprints since (blew the start last time) but might fare better now back up in trip for his handicap debut.
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11th

6

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Haworth Star

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Max Young

Just one win from his 20 starts but that came over C&D, and Tapeta brings out the best in him; not disgraced on last month's reappearance at Bath and he's down to a handy mark; of interest now back here.

16/1

8th

5

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Haworth Star

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Max Young

Looks interesting on his second at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in November but he took backward steps on final two runs last year; overall record is now 1-19 and he's yet to be placed in seven runs on turf; has work to do on return.

25/1

25/1

Form: 127487 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won in good style for Gemma Tutty at Catterick (7f, good to soft) in April and started off for this stable with good 1m run the following month but needs to up her game after some disappointing recent efforts.
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8th

2

(4)

29th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Miss Britain

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ian McInnes

0-9 for current stable but has become well treated, having gained all wins off higher marks; shaped encouragingly at Newcastle (7f) most recently while leaving the impression this return to 1m will suit; not ruled out.

10/1

4th

7

(2)

9th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Britain

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ian McInnes

dwelt start, switched sharply right soon after start, in rear

25/1

11th

3

(11)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:38 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Britain

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Ian McInnes

Triple winner at up to 1m, including on Tapeta; back on a handy mark and she showed signs of a revival last time, so not written off.

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £49.40
Tricast £670.66

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Seattle Time

SPOTLIGHT:

Micks Dream

The Guardian:

Direct Hit

POSTDATA:

Thewaytothestars

The Star:

Tuscan

NEWMARKET:

Media Guest

The Times:

Seattle Time

Telegraph:

Seattle Time

Daily Mail:

Seattle Time

Daily Record:

Seattle Time

The Sun:

Direct Hit

RP RATINGS:

Micks Dream

D Express:

Micks Dream

Daily Mirror:

Micks Dream