August 11 / 15.30 Leicester

15.30

Good To Firm

Kube – Leicester’s Premier Events Venue Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 3f 179y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Kube – Leicester’s Premier Events Venue Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: -31633

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Made all when off the mark at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) in April and has run with credit to finish third over the same trip at Goodwood and Newmarket the last twice (cheekpieces removed after one use); not certain to appreciate the longer trip on breeding, though.
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10th

17

(10)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Papagei

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

Twice a winner in Britain for James Ferguson at 1m4f; kept to hurdling so far by current trainer, just okay form; first try at this extended trip, okay mark.

14/1

5th

4

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

16:00 Sligo

Papagei

11st 8lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time British Flat winner for James Ferguson; no wins since 2024; enters handicap hurdle company for the first time now following moderate efforts in four maidens; best watched.

15/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 53-142 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Did it well when winning for the Gosdens at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in February and he made an encouraging start for this yard (after a break/being gelded) when second of four over C&D (good to firm) last month (winner has gone in again since); respected down 1lb with the run under his belt.
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6th

5

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:33 Pontefract

Dubawi Time

8st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

1m4f AW handicap win for the Gosdens and doubled his tally in soft-ground handicap at Yarmouth (1m2f) for William Knight, both in 2024; couldn't recapture that form last year and was sold for 8,000gns in October; starts out for new yard from career-low mark so worth a check of the betting.

12/1

8th

7

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Dubawi Time

10st 11lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: William Knight

Two wins in 2024, over 1m4f (AW) and 1m2f (soft), but it's been a slog this year and he's gone into reverse since a better effort in third of 11 at Windsor (1m2f, soft) in July; the recent rain is in his favour now back on turf, though, and he's not ruled out.

10/1

10

(8)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:47 Kempton (AW)

Dubawi Time

8st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Dual winner last year (C&D first occasion) but there's been an echo of that form only once this season, when third at Windsor on penultimate start; sinking in the weights but C&D tenth on latest dampens enthusiasm.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 753123 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who has improved since handicapping, winning at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) last month and being placed in both starts over the same trip at Chepstow since; has to defy another 4lb rise, though, which poses a question.
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7th

4

(4)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Bobacious

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Mark Hoad

Keen-going front-runner who landed a second Epsom victory (also a C&D winner) when showing the right attitude to get back up late last month; won back-to-back races last summer and no surprise to see history repeat itself upped a fair 2lb.

5/1

1st

6

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:30 Epsom

Bobacious

9st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Mark Hoad

Placed off 3lb higher at Lingfield (1m2f, good) on seasonal/stable debut in May but not quite in same form on any of three subsequent outings, the last twice here (1m2f/8.5f); needs to up his game.

11/2

5th

4

(9)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

18:20 Epsom

Bobacious

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Hoad

Front-runner; latest win was under Mason Paetel here (1m2f) early last July for Ed Dunlop; 4lb lower today but that's after he went off the boil and there's been only a partial revival for new yard this year, finishing sixth of nine here last time in the race he won last year; the last time he raced over a trip this short was May 2025.

8/1

3/1

Form: 811223 D BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has continued to run well on the Flat despite a stiff rise for his two wins on fast ground at Windsor (1m2f) and Lingfield (11.6f) in May; shortlisted back on the level after a spin over hurdles.
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2

6th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:12 Stratford

Laser Focus

11st 0lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won on the Flat in May but was safely held on both hurdling starts this year (both in 2m handicaps in July) and reverts to this code after a very poor Flat run last month; stablemate Chillhi looks a safer option.

6/1

6

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Laser Focus

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: James Owen

Had a good run of form in 1m2f-1m5f handicaps (1423) before tailed off in his last two hurdle races and he's a dual winner in that scene; some wellbeing concerns all of a sudden.

8/1

7th

1

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Worcester

Laser Focus

11st 8lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won twice over hurdles in the autumn (2m4f/2m7f) and has been in good form on the Flat in recent weeks but was well beaten when back over hurdles on Saturday (2m; raced too freely) and has a point to prove here.

16/1

14/1

Form: 637355 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
5-10 on the Flat in France last year, but 1-22 in this country for Mark Usher and this stable; down 2lb, but needs to find a bit more in the returning cheekpieces.
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5th

4

(2)

11th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

Rebel Angel

10st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David Pipe

in rear

14/1

5th

3

(2)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Rebel Angel

9st 9lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Pipe

Retains some ability but consistency isn't her forte; drops in trip and she holds each-way claims at a track she's run well at before.

10/1

12/1

Form: 359119 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Responded well to the fitting of blinkers when winning on fast ground over C&D and at Windsor (11.4f) in June, but no obvious excuse for his below-par effort at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) last month; needs to bounce back from that.
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3rd

3

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

17:35 Bath

Trojan Truth

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ed de Giles

All six wins on turf have been on good to firm, the most recent coming at Chepstow last July; narrowly denied at Ffos Las (1m4f, good) in July but below best following a habitual slow start at Windsor two weeks ago; still considered.

8/1

5th

1

(2)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:55 Windsor

Trojan Truth

9st 12lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Ed de Giles

Held up; hat-trick last summer and twice runner-up from five starts this term, short-headed off this mark under Owen Lewis at Ffos Las (1m4f; 33-1) on latest; although not that consistent himself, he looks a lot more solid than most of today's rivals, not least because he's won three times here.

7/2

2nd

2

(8)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

20:00 Ffos Las

Trojan Truth

9st 9lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Ed de Giles

Hold-up performer who's odds-on to blow the start; landed a hat-trick last summer over about this trip on good to firm ground, latterly off a 1lb higher mark, but not as consistent this time round; needs more.

12/1

12/1

Form: 30-505

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
0-6 and well beaten in all three handicaps; still has stamina to prove and others make much more appeal.
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7th

6

(7)

12th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

16:20 Epsom

War Director

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Menuisier

in touch with leaders, rushed up and pressed leader after 3f, lost position over 5f out, weakened over 3f out, tailed off

14/1

7th

11

(1)

11th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

War Director

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Menuisier

prominent

12/1

5th

4

(8)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Newbury

War Director

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Menuisier

Well beaten in both handicaps; too soon to write off but can only watch this time.

25/1

Form: 662342

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Made a successful handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) in January and has been running consistently well on turf lately, as when beaten less than a length into second of six at Hamilton (1m4f, good to firm; first start since being gelded) last month; back up 1lb but still makes the shortlist.
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13

(16)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:35 Yarmouth

Livinthelife

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Sole success came at Wolverhampton AW in January off 5lb higher mark; best run on turf when second at Hamilton (1m4f, good) in July; below that level in three runs since and yet to run on ground worse than good to soft; hood is back on after being discarded last time.

25/1

6th

6

(5)

21st Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Livinthelife

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

January win here (8.5f) came off a 3lb higher mark but his last two efforts, when tailed off each time, will need forgiving; others make greater appeal.

14/1

9th

8

(4)

28th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Livinthelife

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Alice Haynes

Sole win in 12 came on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f AW) in January; 0-8 in the meantime and prone to the occasional shocker, as was the case last time at Leicester; others safer.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: -616P5 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Back off the same mark as when successful at Nottingham (2m, soft) in April, but he may need a stiffer test than this now and is unraced on ground faster than good; cheekpieces given a go.
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2nd

7

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Queensland Boy

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Last three wins, including two for Ryan Kavanagh last spring, have come over further; back in form when arguably an unlucky loser at Wolverhampton on Tuesday (extended 2m) and his claims are obvious off the same mark.

9/4

2nd

5

(5)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Queensland Boy

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Generally disappointing since winning twice (once over C&D) last May but encountered traffic when fifth (behind Belle Of KT) over 1m6f here a fortnight ago and continues to lurk on a good mark; can't be ruled out.

5/1

7

8th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Queensland Boy

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

12/1

Form: -77254

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-11 but has made the frame seven times, as when fourth of ten at Nottingham (1m2f, good; first-time tongue-tie) last month; more needed but her pedigree does offer some encouragement for the longer trip.
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8th

6

(4)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Squeaker

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

13-race maiden who has been well short of her best the last twice; has C&D form and she's down in the weights but others look safer.

25/1

8th

8

(8)

21st Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Squeaker

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

12-race maiden; started off for Clare Hobson with two respectable 1m2f runs this summer but suffered a heavy defeat over 1m4f six weeks ago and is not the percentage call on this drop back to 7f.

25/1

10th

12

(9)

11th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

Squeaker

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Clare Hobson

prominent

12/1

20/1

Form: -73875

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won three times over 1m2f/1m3f on the AW last year, but has shown precious little in five attempts on turf; easy to have reservations.
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5th

10

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

The Pug

9st 11lb

J: Miss Jemima Stewart

T: Olly Murphy

Effective over C&D but he's out of the winning habit, being 0-12 this year; not in the best of form either and was comfortably held in the Brighton event won by Wrist Art.

25/1

5th

6

(5)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

The Pug

10st 3lb

J: Mr Josh Myers

T: Olly Murphy

All four wins have been for previous trainers; hasn't yet gone forward from his opening third at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) in June for this yard.

12/1

4th

7

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:45 Pontefract

The Pug

10st 1lb

J: Miss Jemima Stewart

T: Olly Murphy

1m2f turf winner (good) who has won over 1m3f on AW; holds place claims if back to the form of his third at Chepstow (on stable debut) in June.

9/1

Form: 1268-0

Last run: 95 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Both wins on the AW and 0-5 on turf; well beaten on her return from 380 days off at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in May and plenty to prove back from another three months off.
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4

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:40 Taunton

Bluenose Belle

11st 4lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Richard Phillips

Bagged a pair of handicaps (around 2m) at Fontwell and Market Rasen last spring; lightly raced since but not discredited given she was set plenty to do when fifth of nine at Huntingdon (2m) 29 days ago; considered off a 2lb lower mark.

6/1

5th

8

11th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

15:38 Huntingdon

Bluenose Belle

11st 2lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Richard Phillips

Dual winner for Finn Lambert last spring, latterly off a 7lb lower mark; fair second on her comeback last November before well held on the AW early last month; drying weather definitely in her favour.

10/1

9th

6

(4)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bluenose Belle

10st 11lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Richard Phillips

Dual AW winner (1m2f/1m3f), who scored twice over hurdles last spring and was runner-up on her Ludlow reappearance (2m, good) in November; now returns to the Flat but she's on a workable mark and her first win was on Tapeta; possibilities with Simon Walker booked.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.70
Straight Forecast £19.34
Tricast £69.89
Trifecta £112.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dubawi Time

RP RATINGS:

Laser Focus

The Times:

Livinthelife

Telegraph:

Bobacious

POSTDATA:

Dubawi Time

D Express:

Dubawi Time

Daily Record:

Dubawi Time

The Guardian:

Livinthelife

Daily Mirror:

Laser Focus

The Sun:

Laser Focus

The Star:

Laser Focus