October 17 / 16.00 Leicester

16.00

Heavy

Happy Anniversary VI & Ken Dempster Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 53y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Happy Anniversary VI & Ken Dempster Nursery Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 74057

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has failed to kick on since sent handicapping, only seventh at Newcastle (7f) four weeks ago; others appeal more.
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10

20th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:58 Hexham

Likleman

10st 6lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

1-29 under rules, the win coming on the Flat at Hamilton (1m4f) last September; tailed off after doing far too much early on stable debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good) in March; hard to fancy despite the application of a tongue-tie.

50/1

10

20th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:58 Hexham

Likleman

10st 6lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

1-29 under rules, the win coming on the Flat at Hamilton (1m4f) last September; tailed off after doing far too much early on stable debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good) in March; hard to fancy despite the application of a tongue-tie.

50/1

9th

9

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle

Likleman

10st 2lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

Won off basement mark on the Flat for Simon West in September and has shown some hurdling ability this year, but his tendency to pull hard is a serious worry before this stable/handicap debut; 2lb wrong.

33/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 09646

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Holds solid claims on the form of his Bath 1m nursery fourth but he failed to back it up when sixth in similar event here a week ago; he needs to bounce back.
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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

Form: 765

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Only poor form shown in three novices, coming in a well-held fifth of seven at Pontefract (1m) 19 days ago; this switch to handicaps needs to yield major progress.
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6

(1)

25th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:40 Beverley

Trust Time

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Proven on soft ground and he wasn't beaten far on his return to action at Newcastle five weeks ago (1m; finished in front of a couple of today's rivals); new, longer trip worth exploring; each-way claims.

7/1

7th

6

(1)

25th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:40 Beverley

Trust Time

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Proven on soft ground and he wasn't beaten far on his return to action at Newcastle five weeks ago (1m; finished in front of a couple of today's rivals); new, longer trip worth exploring; each-way claims.

7/1

15/2

Form: 830434

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Winless after ten outings and she beat only one in five-runner nursery at Newcastle (1m) three weeks ago; others are more persuasive.
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5th

7

(6)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

16:00 Leicester

Bellestarr

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Winless after ten outings and she beat only one in five-runner nursery at Newcastle (1m) three weeks ago; others are more persuasive.

15/2

4th

4

(3)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Bellestarr

8st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

0-9, having been placed twice on slow turf at up to 1m, including last time at Musselburgh; remains vulnerable on AW debut.

7/1

3rd

7

(4)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Bellestarr

8st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

raced in last, headway on outer 2f out, went fourth inside final furlong, went third inside final 110yds, nearest finish

12/1

Form: 0992

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Returned from three months off with a much-improved second in 1m Yarmouth nursery (on good to soft ground) 26 days ago; up 2lb but another bold showing is on the cards.
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9th

1

(11)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Chriss Mate

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gary Harrison

Won a C&D classified event in January; too keen for his own good over 1m here since and can fare better at 7f.

10/1

5th

1

(4)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Chriss Mate

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Gary Harrison

Came good at 13th attempt, with 7f course win in this grade three weeks ago; enjoyed run of the race in that slowly run event and his overall profile remains unconvincing but he should be fine back at 1m.

7/4

1st

2

(4)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Chriss Mate

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Gary Harrison

12-race maiden; some headway from the rear when fifth at Wolverhampton (7f; 25-1) on penultimate start but took a backward step over 6f here five weeks ago; others preferred.

20/1

Form: 088797

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Gelded before coming in a below-par seventh in 7f Kempton nursery 29 days ago; visor is refitted now with plenty more required if he's to shed his maiden tag.
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7th

2

(4)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

16:00 Leicester

Time Signature

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

Gelded before coming in a below-par seventh in 7f Kempton nursery 29 days ago; visor is refitted now with plenty more required if he's to shed his maiden tag.

7/1

7th

5

(7)

18th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Kempton (AW)

Time Signature

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

No closer than seventh in five starts, but was sent off just 4-1 when beating one home at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last time; gelded since and interesting to see if the money comes again for him on AW debut.

14/1

9th

1

(8)

26th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield

Time Signature

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: William Knight

Minor promise in three maiden/novice runs at around 6f; tried in a visor for his nursery debut at Ascot (6f, good) 12 days ago but never able to land a blow; up in trip and down in class so could yet fare better.

6/1

Form: 007

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Offered little in two runs for Ronald Thompson and again for his new yard when last of seven in 7f Catterick novice 13 days ago; more is required on his first go in nurseries.
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6th

12

(2)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Factorforfurniture

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

ducked right start, took keen hold, in touch with leaders

16/1

5th

8

(10)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Newcastle (AW)

Factorforfurniture

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

led, took keen hold after 1f, clear from over 6f out

14/1

8th

5

(7)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

16:00 Leicester

Factorforfurniture

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ollie Pears

Offered little in two runs for Ronald Thompson and again for his new yard when last of seven in 7f Catterick novice 13 days ago; more is required on his first go in nurseries.

14/1

Form: 487865

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Not discredited when fifth in 1m Redcar nursery 20 days ago; he's no forlorn hope in his bid for a breakthrough success; wears first-time cheekpieces.
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9th

9

(8)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

16:00 Leicester

Budding Poet

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Owen Burrows

Not discredited when fifth in 1m Redcar nursery 20 days ago; he's no forlorn hope in his bid for a breakthrough success; wears first-time cheekpieces.

6/1

5th

7

(4)

27th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:40 Redcar

Budding Poet

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Owen Burrows

Unplaced all five starts but the bare form of this month's sixth at Bath (1m, good) can be upgraded, given he was denied a clear run inside the final furlong and coasted home; still unexposed as a miler and has the services of Hollie Doyle here; considered.

9/2

6th

8

(5)

13th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Bath

Budding Poet

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Owen Burrows

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8/1

50/1

Form: 0099

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Yet to record any worthwhile form, cheekpieces fitted when only ninth in 6f nursery here a week ago; he's hard to make a case for.
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10th

10

(3)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

16:00 Leicester

Ensign Wilson

8st 13lb

J: George Rooke

T: Mark Usher

Yet to record any worthwhile form, cheekpieces fitted when only ninth in 6f nursery here a week ago; he's hard to make a case for.

50/1

9th

18

(5)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:37 Leicester

Ensign Wilson

8st 3lb

J: George Rooke

T: Mark Usher

Has failed to beat a rival in any of his three runs this summer; cheekpieces go on for his handicap debut with major improvement needed.

50/1

9th

6

(2)

30th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Ensign Wilson

9st 3lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Mark Usher

Tailed off at Wolverhampton and Bath, sent off at huge odds both times; unraced beyond 6f.

200/1

Form: 0004

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £79.20
Straight Forecast £81.03
Tricast £381.66
Trifecta £771.90

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Chris's Mate

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Bellestarr

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