July 18 / 15.10 Leicester

15.10

Soft

Hi-Chrome Lift Services EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Hi-Chrome Lift Services EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Picked up well to make a winning debut at Newmarket (1m, good to firm; 18-1) last month (fifth horse won a 0-100 handicap back there on Saturday); longer trip should be within range and he's likely to be hard to beat despite his penalty.
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1st

1

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

19:12 Sandown

Ombudsman

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Second in this last year on his reappearance and he's won three Group 1 races since (1m2f/1m1f, good to firm/good), the latest the Dubai Turf at Meydan in March on his sole outing this year; John Gosden has said that this is "going to bring him on to where we want him at (Royal) Ascot" but he'll be very tough to beat under a 7lb penalty if close to the top of his game.

8/11

2nd

6

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

16:05 Ascot

Ombudsman

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Record reads 11112121; has developed into a high-class colt this term and stormed past his pacemaker in the latter stages of the Juddmonte International at York (1m2f, good to firm) most recently, comfortably reversing Eclipse placings with Delacroix and adding to his success in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot; top on ratings and may have an even bigger figure in him.

13/8

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 3-

Last run: 268 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 40-1 for his Wolverhampton debut (8.6f, AW) last October, but was only beaten just over a length into third of the 14 runners; form looks ordinary and he has been gelded since, but he's open to improvement.
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5th

10

(1)

16th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:45 Nottingham

Winstons Tipple

8st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Off mark at fourth attempt, in Lingfield novice (1m2f, AW); good third of nine on handicap debut at Epsom (1m2f, heavy) puts him in the mix.

8/1

3rd

8

(5)

29th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:05 Epsom

Winstons Tipple

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Off mark at fourth attempt in Lingfield novice (1m2f, AW) this month; has also shown promise on good to soft (unraced on softer); this unexposed 3yo is in good hands to progress and could go well on handicap debut.

6/1

1st

5

(6)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Winstons Tipple

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Good to firm ground a possible excuse when brushed aside at 4-6 last time and his length second to 1-5 favourite and subsequent ready French Listed winner Ombudsman at Leicester the time before reads well.

3/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 26

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed promise when best of the rest behind Hidden Law on his Newbury debut (1m3f, good to soft) in April, but was disappointing at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to soft) the following month; something to prove after that, but possibilities on his debut effort with a hood now given a go; stable triple-handed.
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6

(7)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Clockmaker

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Won over an extended 1m6f at Doncaster in May but no progress since; could prove vulnerable dropping in trip.

10/1

4

(9)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 3

14:57 Ascot

Clockmaker

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

Not had lots of racing and things were looking up when edging out a useful yardstick at Doncaster in May (1m6f, good to firm), only to then not beat a rival in his next two races (1m5f/2m); back to the drawing board.

7/1

4th

3

(2)

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newbury

Clockmaker

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Successful at Doncaster (14.5f) on reappearance, opening his account; last of five in 1m5f AW event since but looks likely to be better suited by this step back up in distance and return to turf; showed solid promise at Newbury on debut; may do better still and remains of interest.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
18,000gns yearling; dam Argentinian 1m Grade 3 winner, half-sister to useful 1m 2yo/9.5f winner Ursa Minor, 1m 2yo Listed winner Gemstone and to dam of Irish St Leger winner Sonnyboyliston; already gelded and the market should indicate what is expected on debut; stable also runs Winston's Tipple.
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7th

8

(1)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 3

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Candyman Stan

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

AW maiden winner and has added two turf handicaps at about 1m4f; less convincing of late and raced keenly when behind Siempre Arturo at Kempton last time.

12/1

7

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:50 Kempton (AW)

Candyman Stan

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Campaigned on turf this term, winning twice in the spring but less convincing since; gained his maiden success (easily) on AW last year and remains unexposed in this sphere.

14/1

5

(8)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Candyman Stan

9st 8lb

J: Delphine Santiago

T: Andrew Balding

Eight races; made the running for all three of his wins, including in handicaps over about this trip on good to firm on first two starts this season, finding plenty to end well on top; couldn't get to the front at Epsom next time and tailed off, with rain-softened ground apparently to blame; no excuse with the ground at Windsor (led over 6f out) on latest start, however, and cheekpieces are now enlisted.

8/1

Form: 74

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in both starts last month including when a long last of four at Chester (7.7f, good) 19 days ago; may show more once handicapping.
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5th

2

(4)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:00 Doncaster

Little Miss India

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Often slowly away but it hasn't prevented her from winning three times on the AW since October (9.4f-1m4f); this trip more suitable than the 1m she tackled at Bath 19 days ago; untried on faster than good.

8/1

8th

4

(8)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Bath

Little Miss India

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

3-9 since a hood went on, including wins under Ashley Lewis at Wolverhampton (1m4f and 9.4f) on two of her last three starts; unraced over a trip this short since her pre-handicap days and the hood is removed; also unraced on turf since last July and none of her turf form matches this mark.

4/1

1st

2

(1)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Little Miss India

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

Recorded her second win when scoring over 1m4f here last month but she was a well-held fourth in follow-up bid at Southwell on Saturday; has a bit to prove after that and this is a quick turnaround.

5/2

Form: 20

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
In the frame in bumpers/hurdles and beaten just half a length on Flat debut at Catterick (1m4f, soft) in May, but well held at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) last month; may have better opportunities in handicaps after this.
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7th

4

(2)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Graze On Phoenix

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: John & Sean Quinn

prominent on inner, weakened 2f out

9/1

16/1

Form: 54

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held on his Nottingham debut (1m, good) in May and not much improvement when fourth of six at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) ten days later; looks more one for handicaps.
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6

(3)

12th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Far Lane

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

dwelt start, towards rear

9/2

7th

7

(2)

18th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Leicester

Far Lane

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Well held on his Nottingham debut (1m, good) in May and not much improvement when fourth of six at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) ten days later; looks more one for handicaps.

16/1

4th

3

(5)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Chepstow

Far Lane

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, headway and disputed lead after 2f

13/2

66/1

Form: 58

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in two starts over 1m4f, finishing well behind stablemate Oosterpark at Doncaster 13 days ago; handicaps likely to be the way forward.
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10

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

15:30 Huntingdon

Catalan King

10st 11lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Alex Hales

Six-race maiden on Flat and a beaten long way in three starts over hurdles; up in trip for his handicap debut after nine months off and major improvement is needed.

25/1

10

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

15:30 Huntingdon

Catalan King

10st 11lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Alex Hales

Six-race maiden on Flat and a beaten long way in three starts over hurdles; up in trip for his handicap debut after nine months off and major improvement is needed.

25/1

66/1

Form: 65

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved plenty from last month's Redcar debut when fifth of ten at Doncaster (1m4f, good; 150-1) 13 days ago; hood now given a go, but he will need to step up a good deal more in order to make an impact.
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5th

8

(2)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Oosterpark

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

led

25/1

9th

5

(7)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

Oosterpark

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Edward Bethell

took keen hold, raced in second, weakened over 2f out, soon eased

14/1

6th

2

(1)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 4

16:30 Chester

Oosterpark

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Edward Bethell

led, headed and prominent after 2f, pushed along over 4f out, weakened quickly 3f out, soon eased

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam 1m-1m4f winner (including Listed; RPR 105), half-sister to 1m4f Group 2 winner Horseplay and useful 1m2f/1m3f AW Flat and 2m hurdle winner Devilment, out of 1m5f AW Listed winner, is granddaughter of Canadian 1m2f Grade 1 winner; interesting pedigree but the stable wouldn't be noted for winning newcomers.
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8th

14

(10)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

16:28 Carlisle

Xander Nevett

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

midfield

50/1

13

(8)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

14:35 Southwell (AW)

Xander Nevett

8st 13lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Well bred, but sent off 66-1 when well held on her Leicester debut (1m2f, good to soft) 15 days ago.

100/1

10th

14

(8)

18th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Leicester

Xander Nevett

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Dam 1m-1m4f winner (including Listed; RPR 105), half-sister to 1m4f Group 2 winner Horseplay and useful 1m2f/1m3f AW Flat and 2m hurdle winner Devilment, out of 1m5f AW Listed winner, is granddaughter of Canadian 1m2f Grade 1 winner; interesting pedigree but the stable wouldn't be noted for winning newcomers.

66/1

11th
12 (11)
Altanera

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to 1m1f/1m2f winner Oasis Charm (including AW; RPR 110), half-sister to Group-placed 1m4f-2m winner Alerta Roja (109); dam 8.6f AW winner (90), sister to 10.5f Listed winner Alvarita, out of dual Champion Stakes winner; this looks a tough task on debut but her pedigree makes her worth monitoring in the market.
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7th

7

(7)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

13:10 Southwell (AW)

Altanera

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Stuart Williams

Won a 1m6f handicap on Tapeta for David Simcock and didn't get the best of runs next time; still lightly raced and recently bought for 14,000gns; can win more races.

15/2

7th

7

(7)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

13:10 Southwell (AW)

Altanera

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Stuart Williams

Won a 1m6f handicap on Tapeta for David Simcock and didn't get the best of runs next time; still lightly raced and recently bought for 14,000gns; can win more races.

15/2

4th

8

(1)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Altanera

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: David Simcock

midfield

15/8

OUR TIP

150/1

Form: 90

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only made his belated debut last month and has shown nothing in two starts at triple-digit prices over 1m/1m2f.
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6th

5

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Hk Fourteen

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

A three-time winner (including over C&D) in 2025; off six months before a fading tenth in 6f Doncaster handicap on his recent return and he should strip sharper here.

6/1

10th

7

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Hk Fourteen

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Tony Carroll

Proven winner who found another burst of improvement for cheekpieces going on last autumn; generally kept to 5f and no headgear as he returns from six months off; also has to prove this sort of mark is within range.

16/1

66/1

Form:

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1 when a long last of 12 on his Doncaster debut (1m4f, good) last month; Clockmaker looks the stable's main hope.
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5th

8

(1)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Nugget

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: David Simcock

Another who is enjoying a fine winter, winning for the fifth time when seeing off ten rivals at Southwell last month; steadily-run race no good to him at Newcastle on Saturday and he's capable of bouncing back quickly.

9/2

9th

3

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Nugget

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Simcock

Progressive gelding who has won four of his last eight starts and was a close second at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 1lb higher than for that last run and he's a big player again on this drop back in trip.

3/1

2nd

6

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Nugget

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Simcock

Justified favouritism at Southwell most recently, making it three wins from his last four starts and taking strike-rate since November to 5-11; has a particularly good record at Wolverhampton in that period; progressing well with age and warrants respect off bottom weight upped further in class.

11/4

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £3.00
Straight Forecast £2.38
Trifecta £10.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ombudsman

Daily Mail:

Clockmaker

RP RATINGS:

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TOPSPEED:

Ombudsman

POSTDATA:

Ombudsman

NEWMARKET:

Ombudsman

The Times:

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Telegraph:

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The Guardian:

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D Express:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

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The Star:

Ombudsman

Daily Record:

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