June 27 / 20.30 Leicester

20.30

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 0f 53y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 0-4363

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Nursery winner for Richard Fahey last September (6f, soft); mixed form in five subsequent runs but he got back near his best when third at Ripon (1m, good) three weeks ago; now back on his winning mark and has claims if he can build on that last run.
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3rd

4

(4)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Salamanca Lad

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Front-runner; completed hat-trick in 1m handicaps in the summer, and ran creditably again when fourth of eight over 1m2f at Sandown last month; just as effective on AW; should give another good account of himself.

9/2

4th

2

(2)

18th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:25 Sandown

Salamanca Lad

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Front-runner; completed a hat-trick in 1m handicaps this summer, the last leg at this track; disappointing at Haydock next time but better than ever when beaten a head at Southwell (1m, AW) 16 days later; all his improvement has been at 1m, having tried 1m2f twice in the spring before he was tongue tied, so this step back up in trip asks the key question.

4/1

2nd

2

(9)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Salamanca Lad

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Completed a hat-trick in 1m handicaps this summer but he came up short in his bid for a four-timer at Haydock 16 days ago; promise in one C&D run in March; another career best required to win.

6/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3-3624 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Turf (7f, good to firm) and AW (1m) winner last year; bit disappointing when favourite at Lingfield 19 days ago but that was after close second of 14 at Bath (1m, good) last month and is a big player if he can recapture that form.
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6th

9

(2)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Monks Mead

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Mark Usher

His only win since 2023 came in a classified at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in January; has made the frame in four of his last five starts and holds place claims.

10/1

4th

7

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:16 Lingfield (AW)

Monks Mead

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Usher

Ended long losing spell when holding on by a nose in C&D classified in January and has made the frame here (1m, AW/1m1f, turf) on his last two appearances; likely contender.

5/1

3rd

4

(3)

4th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:18 Lingfield

Monks Mead

9st 2lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Will be happier back up from 1m after a better effort on the AW here three weeks ago; more than capable off this mark but has only won one of his last 32 starts, with plenty of short-priced defeats to his name during that time.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 612587 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Back from a break with a win at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm; 14-1) in April but he's been below that form in last three runs; wasn't beaten far at Windsor last time but he's now 1-12 and is still 2lb higher than for his win; others preferred.
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4th

6

(6)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Magnificent Match

8st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Robert Eddery

Campaigned mostly in Class 6 since handicapping; won off 2lb lower at Yarmouth in April; something to prove back up in grade, following his third of eight when favourite at Leicester last night.

7/1

3rd

4

(1)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Magnificent Match

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Robert Eddery

Back from a break with a win at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm; 14-1) in April but he's been below that form in last three runs; wasn't beaten far at Windsor last time but he's now 1-12 and is still 2lb higher than for his win; others preferred.

8/1

4

(11)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Windsor

Magnificent Match

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Robert Eddery

1m win at Yarmouth in April off 3lb lower; latest midfield finish (first run at this trip) came in a Class 4; can do better back in these calmer waters.

12/1

Form: 090

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well-bred filly who has finished out the back in three maidens (7f/1m) this season, but she's with a leading yard and it wouldn't be a surprise if she showed a lot more with blinkers added on this switch to a handicap; needs close look in market.
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8th

11

(1)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hey Big Spender

9st 3lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ollie Sangster

Seven-race maiden who made the frame but was safely held on first two starts for Ollie Sangster (1m2f/1m, turf); wore cheekpieces last time; blinkers are refitted for this AW debut; needs to find something extra.

7/1

4th

3

(4)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:40 Chepstow

Hey Big Spender

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ollie Sangster

Didn't run badly on her stable debut at Salisbury last month without quite matching her best efforts for William Haggas; the return of headgear (new cheekpieces) can help though and she's one for the shortlist.

2/1

3rd

5

(6)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 6

16:00 Salisbury

Hey Big Spender

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ollie Sangster

in touch with leaders, raced wide and took keen hold 5f out, headway 3f out, led 2f out, hung left over 1f out, headed and weakened 1f out

4/1

12/1

Form: 494064

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his best form, but he's still a maiden after ten starts and has uninspiring form figures of 94064 in his last five handicaps; should be fine on this drop back in trip but he needs to raise his game.
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1

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Etretat

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Andrew Hamilton

Left Charlie Johnston for 1,000gns; 150-1 on hurdle debut at Perth and performed accordingly.

50/1

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:58 Perth

Etretat

11st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Hamilton

Fairly useful four-time AW Flat winner for Charlie Johnston but 0-17 on turf for that yard; ran poorly at Lingfield (AW) 16 days ago and changed hands for 1,000gns since; best watched on hurdles debut.

33/1

10th

5

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Etretat

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Four AW wins, including C&D, and returns from a six-month break on a manageable mark; more good runs than bad at this track and he's not discounted.

9/1

Form: 0-440

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Finished down the field in three 1m runs (turf/AW) in US between December and February; well held again on stable debut at Yarmouth (7f, soft) two weeks ago, but it's still early days for this well-bred filly and she's looks a possible improver now switched to a handicap; one to keep an eye on.
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10th

9

(7)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Solo Solataire

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Disappointing the last twice, most recently in cheekpieces; now 0-8; however, before those she was a fair third at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) and a case can be made on that form; not ruled out now in a first-time visor.

16/1

11th

8

(2)

6th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:47 Chelmsford (AW)

Solo Solataire

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

towards rear, not clear run over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

8th

2

(9)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Solo Solataire

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

ducked right start

6/1

Form: -13542

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been on AW but he hit a personal best with his runner-up effort on turf at Ripon (1m, good to soft) last Thursday; now switches to fast ground but he's on same mark as last time and looks interesting if he can repeat that form.
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9th

1

(1)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:00 Brighton

Aspire To Glory

9st 9lb

J: Suraj Narredu

T: Dylan Cunha

Six-time AW winner for Alice Haynes; well below best form for new stable this year but his two recent turf runs in this grade (1m/7f, good to firm) were fairly respectable, and he might be boosted by the refitted blinkers here.

13/2

5th

1

(5)

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

15:38 Yarmouth

Aspire To Glory

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Dylan Cunha

Six-time AW winner for Alice Haynes; out of form for new stable this year (five runs) but took step back in right direction when respectable sixth in this grade at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) last month and may benefit from this drop back in trip.

6/1

6th

1

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Aspire To Glory

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Dylan Cunha

Six-time AW winner for Alice Haynes, the most recent coming at Chelmsford last August; 5lb lower than for that success but he's been well held in four starts since joining this stable.

12/1

Form: 30080-

Last run: 287 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Went close in a Dundalk maiden (5f, AW) last April but that was a four-runner race and he struggled in his final four runs in Ireland last season; now returns to a handicap but he's untried beyond sprint trips and has plenty to prove on return for new yard; equipment removed.
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7th

6

(3)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Excel In Space

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

midfield

16/1

4th

3

(5)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:55 Brighton

Excel In Space

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

pulled hard, prominent, squeezed out and lost position over 2f out, soon switched left and rallied, hung left over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

16/1

5th

5

(5)

9th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

19:55 Brighton

Excel In Space

9st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

Came nearest to a first win when going down narrowly on second start, over 5f on Dundalk AW; little to show for handicap runs over further, including for new yard over 1m at Leicester recently; has it to prove at present but the return to sprinting is a plus.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.90
Straight Forecast £19.54
Tricast £38.99
Trifecta £45.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Aspire To Glory

SPOTLIGHT:

Salamanca Lad

NEWMARKET:

Hey Big Spender

The Star:

Monks Mead

Daily Mail:

Hey Big Spender

RP RATINGS:

Salamanca Lad

The Times:

Salamanca Lad

D Express:

Salamanca Lad

Telegraph:

Aspire To Glory

The Guardian:

Aspire To Glory

Daily Mirror:

Aspire To Glory

The Sun:

Aspire To Glory

Daily Record:

Aspire To Glory