January 23 / 15.20 Leicester

15.20

Good To Soft

Kube – Leicester’s Premier Events Venue Handicap Chase (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £7921.5
  • 2m 6f 151y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Kube – Leicester’s Premier Events Venue Handicap Chase (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £18.20
  • Place: £4.20

Form: 63-1PP D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Has won 2m4f/3m handicap chases on good to soft ground, the latest at Uttoxeter last May off just 1lb lower; had excuses next time but latest disappointing run at Exeter (following further wind surgery) is harder to forgive.
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10th

5

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 2

14:50 Musselburgh

Arizona Cardinal

11st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

midfield in centre of group

20/1

10th

5

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 2

14:50 Musselburgh

Arizona Cardinal

11st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

midfield in centre of group

20/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: -3F214 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced chaser; won at Market Rasen (3m, soft) and was close fourth in the Lincolnshire National there last time (3m3f, good to soft) having moved well for a long way; could have more to offer and he's on the shortlist.
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3rd

4

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 2f 19y

Class 3

15:12 Carlisle

OConnell

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Got on a roll last winter when completing a hat-trick (3m/3m3f) before a respectable, albeit remote, second in the Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, good to soft); this race is a suitable fit but he now has to prove himself worthy of this high a mark.

8/1

3rd

4

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 2f 19y

Class 3

15:12 Carlisle

OConnell

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Got on a roll last winter when completing a hat-trick (3m/3m3f) before a respectable, albeit remote, second in the Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, good to soft); this race is a suitable fit but he now has to prove himself worthy of this high a mark.

8/1

3rd

4

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 2f 19y

Class 3

15:12 Carlisle

OConnell

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Got on a roll last winter when completing a hat-trick (3m/3m3f) before a respectable, albeit remote, second in the Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, good to soft); this race is a suitable fit but he now has to prove himself worthy of this high a mark.

8/1

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9/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 21-355 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Capitalised on some help from the handicapper for a clearcut win at Perth (3m, soft; 2lb higher today) last April; jumping went to pieces on the heavy ground at Cheltenham on New Year's Day when back from his third wind op; handicapped to go well if on a going day and that's without factoring in Dylan Johnston's claim.
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4th

3

16th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 210y

Class 2

18:55 Aintree

The Wolf

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

No longer the force of old and not always a fluent jumper but won two chases in November (2m7f/2m6f) and was runner-up in three small-field races towards end of last season; suited by good ground and will probably give another good account.

11/4

4th

3

16th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 210y

Class 2

18:55 Aintree

The Wolf

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

No longer the force of old and not always a fluent jumper but won two chases in November (2m7f/2m6f) and was runner-up in three small-field races towards end of last season; suited by good ground and will probably give another good account.

11/4

2nd

2

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 3

18:08 Huntingdon

The Wolf

12st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Olly Murphy

Veteran who has been running well, finishing second to an improver at Kempton (3m, good) before another sound effort at Stratford; solid claims.

7/4

Form: 2-2612

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Opened rules account when pushed out on chasing debut at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) and went close to defying a 6lb rise on heavy ground here; returning to further shouldn't hurt his chances.
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2

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 10y

Class 3

16:12 Sandown

Mylesfromwicklow

11st 11lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Made mistakes when pulled up at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) in December last time and needs to bounce back; however, he's now 5lb lower than when second at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) in October and is not written off; also effective on soft ground.

5/1

3

18th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 3

15:00 Newbury

Mylesfromwicklow

11st 2lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Won twice in small fields over 2m4f/2m6f last term and second at Market Rasen in October; however, he needs a lot better than was forthcoming on last two outings, back down to 2m5f from 3m for latest.

11/2

3

18th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 3

15:00 Newbury

Mylesfromwicklow

11st 2lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

towards rear

11/2

Form: 131233 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Won easily at Worcester (2m7f, soft) in July and his following runs were perfectly respectable; possibly found heavy ground against him when beaten a long way at Bangor; respected.
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1st

3

4th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:00 Uttoxeter

Tiger Orchid

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Four good efforts from as many starts for current connections, though once again wasn't quite able to convert a winning opportunity at Huntingdon latest (3m1f, good to firm); fair claims off an unchanged mark, and ought to cope with any rain.

11/4

3rd

6

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 1f 10y

Class 3

19:30 Huntingdon

Tiger Orchid

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Without a win since summer 2024 and not getting any younger but runner-up three consecutive times (2m7f-3m1f; once over fences) for new stable towards end of last season; probably won't be far away.

15/2

Form: 64-215 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Stayed on best to collect at Exeter (3m, good to soft) before finishing a tired fifth on heavy ground at Wincanton (3m1f; handles those conditions); did jump to the left that day which would be a worry if he repeated that trait here.
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1

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

16:45 Newbury

King Turgeon

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Won good-quality handicaps at Aintree (2m5f) and Cheltenham (3m2f) towards end of 2024; not at best in 2025 but he shaped as if retaining ability; missed the Grimthorpe at Doncaster in February due to soft ground; drying conditions should help and, back to his last winning mark, he's a possible.

4/1

15

11th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

King Turgeon

11st 1lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

The writing was on the wall very early when pulled up at Musselburgh latest and it's hard to be confident on the back of that; however, this 7yo has enjoyed a progressive season otherwise, completing a hat-trick with his win here (3m2f, good to soft) in December before solid third at Wincanton (3m2f, good to soft); can make bold bid if bouncing back.

16/1

Form: 250-13 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Looks a better chaser than hurdler having beat a good yardstick in Animal (runner-up at Lingfield on Sunday) over C&D and then running as well in defeat at Cheltenham (3m1f, soft); cheekpieces added; has been racing off the pace.
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4

29th Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Uttoxeter

EverythingSontick

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Lawney Hill

in rear

7/1

12

31st Jan 2025

Soft

3m 4f 178y

Class 3

14:45 Lingfield

EverythingSontick

10st 6lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Lawney Hill

Two out of five when switched to fences last season, highly fortunate at Plumpton (3m2f, soft) for the second win but he did shape as if he could be an out-and-out stayer; allied to a good first-time-out record, that makes him interesting for today's reappearance.

12/1

12

31st Jan 2025

Soft

3m 4f 178y

Class 3

14:45 Lingfield

EverythingSontick

10st 6lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Lawney Hill

Two out of five when switched to fences last season, highly fortunate at Plumpton (3m2f, soft) for the second win but he did shape as if he could be an out-and-out stayer; allied to a good first-time-out record, that makes him interesting for today's reappearance.

12/1

Form: 213-2P D

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 2132 in his first four chases (handicaps from 2m6f-3m) before running no race when one of the market leaders for the Welsh National; it's not hard to forgive him that failure in such a war of attrition and he might be one to benefit from cheekpieces (can hit flat spots); respected.
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2nd

1

16th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

18:50 Uttoxeter

Super Survivor

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Very useful staying hurdler who has won six of his 13 races, two of them last season, at Haydock in December (3m, good to soft) and at Warwick in March (3m2f, good to soft); not so good last time but these conditions suit and he could bounce back.

10/1

8th

1

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

14:46 Haydock

Super Survivor

12st 0lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Jamie Snowden

Back in good form this winter, including on last two starts (good to soft) when he prevailed narrowly over C&D in December and battled back for a clearcut win at Warwick (3m2f; from Porter In the Park) four weeks ago; raised another 4lb but the return to a sharper test is more of a worry.

10/1

1st

1

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:13 Warwick

Super Survivor

12st 1lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

A thorough stayer who has won over fences; back in good form over hurdles following a break and seemed to do just enough when prevailing narrowly at Haydock (3m, good to soft); every chance off this 5lb higher mark.

4/1

Form: /6P3-5

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced in recent seasons and Sandown has always brought out the best in him; probably needed his comeback race but others appeal more.
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3rd

4

1st Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 3

16:35 Fakenham

Belargus

11st 4lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Runner-up off a reduced mark at Huntingdon (2m7f, good; first-time blinkers) last April and didn't run badly at Stratford (2m5f, heavy; no blinkers) on next start in October; now back from another absence and he's not as good as he was.

7/1

3rd

4

1st Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 3

16:35 Fakenham

Belargus

11st 4lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Runner-up off a reduced mark at Huntingdon (2m7f, good; first-time blinkers) last April and didn't run badly at Stratford (2m5f, heavy; no blinkers) on next start in October; now back from another absence and he's not as good as he was.

7/1

Non-runners

Risk And Roll, Hermes Du Gouet

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Payout
Exacta £76.70
Straight Forecast £59.28
Tricast £703.11
Trifecta £691.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Mylesfromwicklow

The Guardian:

O'Connell

RP RATINGS:

Everything'sontick

SPOTLIGHT:

Super Survivor

WEST COUNTRY:

King Turgeon

The Times:

Mylesfromwicklow

Telegraph:

Mylesfromwicklow

Daily Mail:

Mylesfromwicklow

Daily Record:

Mylesfromwicklow

D Express:

O'Connell

The Sun:

O'Connell

The Star:

O'Connell

LAMBOURN:

Super Survivor

TOPSPEED:

Everything'sontick

Daily Mirror:

Everything'sontick