October 15 / 16.30 Leicester

16.30

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  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/6 (Won)

  • Win: £1.62
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 005447 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Dual winner for the Gosdens but went 0-8 for David O'Meara and was moved on again for 20,000gns; didn't run at all badly in a 1m handicap at York (soft) at the weekend and his new yard won this last year.
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2nd

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:38 Beverley

Alzahir

10st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Recorded his sixth victory of the year with a career-best effort in 5.4f handicap at York 16 days ago; he's also a winner in the mud so must enter calculations once more.

5/1

1

(7)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

15:00 York

Alzahir

9st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

He has enjoyed a fine season, winning five handicaps, and he ran another sound race when fourth in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon three weeks ago; this intermediate trip should suit and he's versatile where the going is concerned; likely to run well but might find a few better treated.

10/1

2

(17)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Alzahir

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

He's enjoyed a fine year and although he's come unstuck on his last two starts, he did too much early at York and then raced up the middle in the Stewards' Cup; earlier Ascot win off just 2lb lower was a fine effort; first visit to Ripon but he has won on the undulations at Epsom; drawn against the rail and a big run would seem likely.

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 315675

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three wins this year and 7f on testing ground won't faze her; needs to rediscover some form but dropping into a seller can help.
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3rd

4

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:27 Catterick

Blufferonthebus

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

A three-time 7f scorer in 2025; hinted at a revival when sixth of 13 in 8.5f handicap at Beverley nine days ago, finishing well from a poor draw; very much one to consider.

7/1

6th

10

(13)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Blufferonthebus

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Respectable fourth at Newcastle (7f, AW) last time, with reappearance under her belt; has form over C&D but the forecast ground isn't ideal; has gained most turf wins on soft.

14/1

4th

9

(4)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

Blufferonthebus

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Craig Lidster

The last of three wins in 2025 came here off only 1lb lower, albeit in a Class 6; offered little since then.

14/1

15/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 272436

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
The hood did nothing for her in a handicap last time but she has been competitive and is a likely player if handling conditions.
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5th

5

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Gaiety Musical

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: David Evans

Prominent racer who won four times at around a mile between January and April; has run some solid races in defeat since, including over 7f at Southwell on her penultimate start, but suspicion she'll prove vulnerable for win purposes.

10/1

5th

5

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Gaiety Musical

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: David Evans

Prominent racer who won four times at around a mile between January and April; has run some solid races in defeat since, including over 7f at Southwell on her penultimate start, but suspicion she'll prove vulnerable for win purposes.

10/1

5

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gaiety Musical

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Four wins at around 1m on the AW including one over C&D in January; having dropped to a mark just 1lb higher than when last successful, she ran well to finished third of nine at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) 13 days ago; can't be discounted.

5/1

Form: 737235

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Dual 6f winner, including on soft; slow starts haven't been helping in handicaps but he has been running on; considered at this level returned to 7f.
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7th

12

(10)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Charlie Mason

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

Usually a reliable sort whose five wins have all been over 6f; beaten a head over 5f at Wolverhampton in March and a shade disappointing back on turf subsequently but should give a better performance here.

7/1

10

(8)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Charlie Mason

8st 12lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

All five wins have been this trip but he had a near-miss over 5f at Wolverhampton in March; only 1lb higher today but he was a disappointing favourite back on turf at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) last time; has a bit to prove again after that and this is a step back up in grade.

7/1

7th

7

(11)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Charlie Mason

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Three wins in 2025, the latest at this track (6f, good) in September when 3lb lower; several good runs in defeat since and he is a leading contender with this likely to be run to suit.

5/1

Form: -46758 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced in 7f handicaps the last twice and she's a dual winner with soft-ground form; possible.
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7th

5

(8)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Liberty Mountain

9st 9lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Barry Brennan

Wins for Joseph Parr both came on the AW in October, so has that in her favour, racing off a career-low mark in first-time headgear; she finished a long way off the front pair in a 7f claimer on heavy ground on Monday though.

10/1

7th

5

(8)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Liberty Mountain

9st 9lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Barry Brennan

Wins for Joseph Parr both came on the AW in October, so has that in her favour, racing off a career-low mark in first-time headgear; she finished a long way off the front pair in a 7f claimer on heavy ground on Monday though.

10/1

3rd

7

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

Liberty Mountain

8st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Barry Brennan

prominent

20/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 713496

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won twice this year, over 7.5f at Beverley (soft) and 1m at Carlisle (good); heavy defeats the last twice but he has his sights lowered here with cheekpieces added.
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6th

1

(8)

15th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Classy Boy

9st 8lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: K R Burke

Won twice this year, over 7.5f at Beverley (soft) and 1m at Carlisle (good); heavy defeats the last twice but he has his sights lowered here with cheekpieces added.

5/1

6th

4

(4)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:40 Chester

Classy Boy

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

raced wide, prominent, cajoled along 4f out, lost ground quickly 2f out, soon weakened and lost touch

10/1

9th

11

(10)

13th Aug 2024

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Classy Boy

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Two front-running wins this year (7.4f/1m, soft/good) and close third here (8.3f, good to soft) two starts ago; not quite at his best at Redcar most recently but he lost a shoe and remains of interest.

12/1

14/1

Form: -69618

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Both wins over sprint trips, in a soft-ground maiden and AW handicap on his penultimate run; finished last over that same trip at Kempton latest; blinkers are replaced by different headgear and the ability is there to take a hand on these terms if seeing out the 7f.
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2nd

6

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Fierce

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Paul Midgley

Placed in AW contest on reappearance and has a fighting chance provided he builds on that effort; still well treated on his two wins (handicap/claimer) last summer.

10/1

3rd

8

(6)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Fierce

9st 3lb

J: John Fahy

T: Paul Midgley

A dual 6f scorer in 2025 but he's been off since coming in last of seven in 6f seller here in October; handily weighted if resurgent after a break though.

16/1

5th

8

(5)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fierce

9st 2lb

J: John Fahy

T: Paul Midgley

Went close on his reappearance here in March and has since won a Pontefract handicap (6f, good) and a Wolverhampton claimer (6f, Tapeta); gave the impression a return to further may suit when fifth of nine behind Dark Kestrel over C&D last month.

12/1

Form: 51750

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
The ground was soft when she won a Bath novice in April over the extended 5f; regressed since and stamina will be tested over this far.
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8th

8

(4)

15th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Twisted Tiara

8st 13lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Rod Millman

The ground was soft when she won a Bath novice in April over the extended 5f; regressed since and stamina will be tested over this far.

20/1

10th

4

(5)

13th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Salisbury

Twisted Tiara

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Rod Millman

ducked right start, slowly away, took keen hold, towards rear

25/1

5th

4

(4)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:05 Salisbury

Twisted Tiara

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Rod Millman

Confirmed the promise of her Kempton debut (1m) by winning a 5.5f fillies' novice at Bath in April (soft); not at the same level at Lingfield (6f, AW) last month but she makes her handicap debut with the prospect of further improvement; new trip and ground to deal with this time but foolish to discount.

4/1

Form: 97731/

Last run: 714 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Absent since getting off the mark in Southwell nursery (5f, AW) in November 2022; sold out of Andrew Balding's yard for 2,000gns the following July and gelded; 125-1 when withdrawn (upset in the stalls) from a recent handicap on intended stable debut.
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6th

8

(1)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

12:38 Southwell (AW)

Rajwaan

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Bernard Llewellyn

C&D winner in 2022 for previous yard, then had a long absence; far from solid on his form for current stable; chance partly depends on how well he responds to added cheekpieces.

16/1

6th

8

(1)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

12:38 Southwell (AW)

Rajwaan

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Bernard Llewellyn

C&D winner in 2022 for previous yard, then had a long absence; far from solid on his form for current stable; chance partly depends on how well he responds to added cheekpieces.

16/1

9th

6

(1)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rajwaan

9st 7lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Bernard Llewellyn

in touch with leaders on inner

20/1

Non-runners

Loose Tongue

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £10.40
Straight Forecast £9.82
Trifecta £41.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Alzahir

Telegraph:

Fierce

The Star:

Blufferonthebus

Daily Record:

Classy Boy

Daily Mirror:

Charlie Mason

Daily Mail:

Fierce

RP RATINGS:

Alzahir

TOPSPEED:

Alzahir

POSTDATA:

Alzahir

The Times:

Alzahir

The Guardian:

Alzahir

D Express:

Alzahir

The Sun:

Alzahir