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Good To Firm

Kube – Leicester’s Premier Exhibition Venue Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Kube – Leicester’s Premier Exhibition Venue Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 5-7824

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
0-7 but hinted that a first win may not be far away when under 2l second at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) on her penultimate start; not quite at that level at Doncaster latest; each-way player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(11)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

High Violet

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: David Loughnane

Things didn't go her way over 7f at Newcastle last time but she remains 4lb above the mark she defied over this trip at Leicester in June; others are more obvious.

16/1

9th

2

(10)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

High Violet

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

Didn't convince with her stamina in one attempt over this trip in April; had been in good form this summer prior to a blip at Yarmouth latest; others may have greater stamina reserves.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

18th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

14:00 Yarmouth

High Violet

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Hold-up filly who won at Leicester in July and ran to a similar level when a close fourth at Newmarket last time (despite saddle slipping); one to consider.

4/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 976-53

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has been unable to improve over her last three starts and finished just over 3l third at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last month; looks in need of a further favour from the handicapper.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(5)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Gultari

9st 6lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Haggas

6f turf winner in August, when 1lb lower; bettered that next time; has also put in her best two AW efforts on her last two starts and looks an each-way player on that evidence.

3/1

6th

6

(5)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Gultari

9st 6lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Haggas

6f turf winner in August, when 1lb lower; bettered that next time; has also put in her best two AW efforts on her last two starts and looks an each-way player on that evidence.

3/1

3rd

5

(12)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Gultari

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

took keen hold, prominent, led after 1f, headed inside final furlong, no extra final 110yds

6/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -52421 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Broke her duck at the ninth attempt at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) latest, when she hung right late on; up 2lb and headgear now goes on; a repeat of, or improvement on, that effort would see her go well again.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Kurimu

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Nikki Evans

Failed to win for Archie Watson this summer and she finished down the field on her first two runs for this stable; latest second at Wolverhampton was better but she was still well behind the easy winner; more needed tonight.

8/1

4

(7)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kurimu

9st 5lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Nikki Evans

1-21; continues to slide down the weights but well held in both starts on turf since joining this yard; opposable.

8/1

6th

3

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:25 Chepstow

Kurimu

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Nikki Evans

Sole success came at Doncaster in June 2024 when trained by Chris Dwyer; had no joy in five starts for Archie Watson this year and subsequently sold for 1,000gns last month; headgear removed and made little impression when sixth of nine on stable debut here (7f, good) eight days ago; steps back in trip and best watched.

12/1

Form: -65503

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
0-12; best effort when 1l third at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last month; inconsistent but if able to reproduce that effort he'd be an each-way player.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Sergeant Mayer

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Best known as a 5f performer but has won over 6f; always behind on last month's reappearance outing and finished last of six after racing too freely in refitted cheekpieces a fortnight later (also 5f); on good mark but needs to get his season up and running.

16/1

6th

8

(4)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:05 Pontefract

Sergeant Mayer

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Off six months and went without his usual cheekpieces when 11th over C&D two weeks ago; he scored twice at Ripon (5f) last May so no surprise to see him take a step forward here in refitted headgear.

14/1

11th

2

(10)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Sergeant Mayer

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Came to hand early last year and he returns from a 168-day break off a mark just 1lb higher than for his Ripon win 11 months ago; the absence of cheekpieces tempers enthusiasm this time.

10/1

20/1

Form: 85075

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Moderate form and unplaced in five starts; others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Ash Wednesday

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Heather Main

Has done most of his racing over 7f, winning six times (all on AW); back in form with placed efforts on last two starts, latest at Kempton; close third at this venue in sole 1m attempt; again has an each-way shout.

7/1

3rd

6

(5)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Ash Wednesday

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Heather Main

Last 11 AW starts have been on Tapeta (231115111852), but he was beaten less than a length into third of 14 on his last visit here (1m); back up 1lb for his latest second of 12 at Southwell (7f)), but still 1lb below his last winning mark; respected.

6/1

2nd

7

(12)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

Ash Wednesday

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Heather Main

Won six times on Tapeta (twice over C&D) in first half of 2025, despite his tendency to race too freely; back on a good mark now and bettered a low-key reappearance run when respectable fifth over C&D ten days ago but outside draw a negative today.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: -13059 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
6f AW winner when 1lb higher in May; has been going backwards in four subsequent turf starts, leaving him with a bit to prove.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Raft Up

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

In fine form at 6f on the AW of late, winning at Southwell and Newcastle; has a better strike-rate on sand than turf (1-17) but he was running to a similar level on grass as AW in 2025 and it may be unwise to presume he's a one-surface wonder; respected.

3/1

1st

5

(8)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Raft Up

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Good efforts in all three 6f runs this year, placed behind the prolific Yorkshire Glory twice and readily seeing off five rivals at Southwell eight days ago; 1lb well in under a penalty; should go well.

5/1

Form: -77617 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Raced prominently when off the mark at the 14th attempt at Ffos Las (6f, good) on penultimate start; that was a spike in performance this season; blew the start at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) latest and has a bit to prove after that, back down again in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(4)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Leicester

Mullins Beach

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Rod Millman

reared in stalls before start, led but pestered, headed and weakened over 1f out

7/1

7th

3

(5)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:10 Chepstow

Mullins Beach

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Rod Millman

Not much luck before finally off the mark last time at the expense of a subsequent winner; a 2lb rise is fair enough, especially with the promising Jack Doughty taking off 5lb, and he has a decent chance of following up.

5/2

1st

2

(5)

26th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:50 Ffos Las

Mullins Beach

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Maiden (0-13); regularly placed (5f-7f); hasn't been at his best in three runs this year, although there were some mitigating circumstances at Salisbury (6f) last time; others preferred.

7/1

Form: 40-500

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has been unable to step up on the promise shown on his debut 13 months ago; sliding in the weights but showed no signs of arresting the slump at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) latest; now has headgear first time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(5)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Bandello

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jennie Candlish

Exposed 21-race maiden; went close in 7f handicap at Wolverhampton in November but raced freely and dropped away over that C&D last month; down in grade but he will need to settle better back up in trip.

8/1

5th

5

(6)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bandello

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

0-20 but was running well when last seen in November and has a solid record at this track; thereabouts.

100/30

4th

6

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bandello

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

18-race maiden but placed in four of his last six starts (all in classified events from 6f-9.5f); experienced apprentice booked and he's more appealing than many.

7/1

Form: 84-7

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Best effort came on her second start when prominent long way for fourth, beaten almost 5l, in a Wolverhampton fillies' novice event (7f, AW); 13-2 when well beaten in a Salisbury novice event (7f, good) recently; may be able to progress now entering handicaps; market check suggested.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(7)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Leicester

Queen Maker

9st 5lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Richard Hannon

prominent, weakened over 2f out

10/1

7th

10

(8)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

18:45 Salisbury

Queen Maker

8st 13lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Well-bred filly; unable to justify prominence in the betting when safely held on debut in November but her fourth at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) just before Christmas was much more encouraging, and she has obvious scope to make further progress this year.

7/1

4th

9

(9)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Queen Maker

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Richard Hannon

240,000gns yearling; well backed into 100-30 at Chelmsford (6f, AW) last month but she ran green after a slow start and finished a well-held eighth; should be more streetwise this time but she needs to leave that debut form well behind.

16/1

Non-runners

Grecian God

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £39.20
Straight Forecast £43.41
Tricast £183.82
Trifecta £194.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kurimu

Daily Mail:

Queen Maker

The Times:

Ash Wednesday

The Guardian:

High Violet

RP RATINGS:

Grecian God

Daily Mirror:

Sergeant Mayer

POSTDATA:

Mullins Beach

D Express:

Queen Maker

NEWMARKET:

Kurimu

Telegraph:

Kurimu

The Sun:

Kurimu

The Star:

Kurimu

Daily Record:

Kurimu