May 10 / 20.30 Leicester

20.30

Good To Firm

King Power Raceday 26th May Book Now Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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King Power Raceday 26th May Book Now Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 732232 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won four times over 1m2f last year on turf and after a lousy winter has returned to form; placed on his last five starts, latest when second of four at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) nine days ago with cheekpieces on (replaced here with usual visor); knocking on the door and looks sure to run his race.
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3

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Life On The Rocks

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Needs to improve on his three efforts for new yard and the latest one took his AW record to 0-19.

40/1

2

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Life On The Rocks

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Needs to improve on his two efforts for new yard and the latest one took his AW record to 0-18.

14/1

5th

1

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Life On The Rocks

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

All six of his wins have been on turf but he has form on AW; won by a head at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in May before a lesser effort on his final start for Richard Fahey; failed to beat a rival on yard debut at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) and the visor now returns.

12/1

33/1

  • Place: £12.50

Form: 74738-

Last run: 229 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden; cheekpieces worn over hurdles once are back on but difficult to recommend.
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6th

7

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:31 Bath

Offiahs Boy

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Dual C&D winner on fast ground, including when 2lb higher last August; backed that up with success from 5lb higher at Salisbury (1m2f) next time but has been nowhere near that level since; well beaten here latest and plenty to prove at present.

25/1

5th

3

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

20:53 Bath

Offiahs Boy

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Won four times on fast ground last summer, two of them over C&D; possible to make excuses for most of his runs since (the latest on ground slower than ideal and after 164 days off) and this race, under optimal conditions, should be a better guide as to just where he stands at present.

20/1

11th

4

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Chepstow

Offiahs Boy

10st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Moore

T: Joe Tickle

Won four times on good to firm/firm ground last summer, latterly off a 1lb higher mark; lost his way since a fall over hurdles last autumn and has achieved little on going that includes the word 'soft'; needs to bounce back following a layoff.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 482665 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Returns to turf following a series of fair efforts on AW but losing run is mounting up.
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7th

6

(4)

12th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield

Mr Trick

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Placed twice off lowly marks this year and will be suited by today's trip/ground but this regressive 7yo is on a fairly long losing run and others here appeal more; visor the headgear of choice today.

14/1

6

(10)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

14:10 Nottingham

Mr Trick

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

His last win came in December 2023 but he's run some good races this year, including when third of nine at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in May; well beaten behind some of these rivals at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) 27 days ago, despite being sent off favourite; cheekpieces replace visor.

8/1

3

(6)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Lingfield

Mr Trick

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

His last win was in December 2023 but he's run some good races this year including when runner-up in a classified at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in February and a close third in Leicester handicap (1m2f, good to firm) on his penultimate run; looks interesting on that form and he's respected in this weak race.

13/8

Form: 266272

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Six of his seven wins have been on AW and yet to win beyond 8.5f; second of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) ten days ago where he stayed on to suggest this longer trip should suit.
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4th

6

(8)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Odd Socks Havana

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Six of his seven wins have been on AW and yet to win beyond 8.5f; second of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) ten days ago where he stayed on to suggest this longer trip should suit.

11/2

4th

6

(8)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Odd Socks Havana

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader from over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/2

2nd

3

(7)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Odd Socks Havana

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Seb Spencer

Probably better on the AW but won on turf for David O'Meara in July 2021 (6f, good); good second over 1m at Newcastle two runs back and not beaten far when seventh of 13 at Thirsk last week (7f, good to firm).

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4124-5 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2023 and scored at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm) last September off this mark; had a nice pipe-opener when fifth of 11 at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last month and should be ready to roll; holds claims.
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2nd

7

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

19:32 Epsom

Stintino Sunset

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Last won back in September 2024 but plenty of creditable efforts since include a third in this race (good to firm) last year; tried this headgear combination when beaten less than 2l at Windsor one month ago and she's got solid each-way prospects again.

7/1

3rd

10

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Stintino Sunset

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Just 3-44 but she is consistent and has winning form over C&D; was returning from 87 days off when beaten about 4l into fourth of 11 behind Moon Over The Sea here last month and should finish closer on 5lb better terms; new headgear combination.

5/1

4th

10

(2)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:00 Windsor

Stintino Sunset

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Consistent mare who posted a good third of eight to Belle Amie in 1m4f classified event at Wolverhampton in February; this C&D winner needs considering.

6/1

Form: 933722

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won a classified at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) in January and has been placed on four of his last five starts, latest when second of 11 at Southwell (1m, AW) ten days ago; looks sure to be thereabouts.
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13th

16

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Back From Dubai

9st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

In-form 9yo who is a dual winner at Doncaster, including on penultimate start; creditable fourth at Leicester latest; in the mix.

10/1

4th

4

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Back From Dubai

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

9yo who returned to form when third at Southwell (1m, AW) last month and built on it to win at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) nine days ago; he should be fine on today's better ground and is respected up just 3lb.

9/2

Form: 770/17 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
0-18 (including five starts on Jersey) before he scored by a neck in last-gasp fashion at 80-1 in a classified at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in March on first Flat start for David Bridgwater; beaten 22l when seventh of ten back in handicap company at Southwell (1m3f, AW) last month.
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7th

7

(9)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

The Ormer Gatherer

9st 3lb

J: James Turner

T: David Bridgwater

midfield, weakened from over 2f out

16/1

7th

7

(9)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

The Ormer Gatherer

9st 3lb

J: James Turner

T: David Bridgwater

0-18 (including five starts on Jersey) before he scored by a neck in last-gasp fashion at 80-1 in a classified at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in March on first Flat start for David Bridgwater; beaten 22l when seventh of ten back in handicap company at Southwell (1m3f, AW) last month.

16/1

7th

7

(1)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

The Ormer Gatherer

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: David Bridgwater

0-18 (including five starts on Jersey) before he scored by a neck in last-gasp fashion at 80-1 in a classified at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) four weeks ago on second run for David Bridgwater; that was also his second run since a long absence; 1m3f looks well worth a go and he's in contention.

7/1

Form: 815-74 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won here (1m, good to firm) last July off 1lb lower mark and went on to land a seller at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in October; decent effort when fourth of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) ten days ago, suggesting a return to today's trip should suit; should go well.
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11th

11

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

First Encounter

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: John Gallagher

Both turf wins have been at 1m on good to firm; has won twice in blinkers on AW this year; although not in top form last twice, these conditions are ideal and could go well on this return to turf.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Won twice at this level earlier in the year, including C&D; finished behind Gloriola when fifth over C&D three weeks ago; should give a good account.

6/1

5th

3

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

Serial hard-puller who won a 0-50 over C&D in the winter and has held his form well; not beaten far in handicaps on last two outings and may have needed it last time after a break; one to consider.

10/1

25/1

Form: 989-07

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Falling down the weights after a series of moderate runs; steps up in trip but best watched for now.
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4th

7

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Monks Mead

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Dual AW winner who was placed on turf here (1m2f) last month but he flopped on his drop back to 1m at Bath (started slowly) 12 days ago; needs to bounce back after that and he's probably more potent over longer trips these days.

12/1

10th

8

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:43 Bath

Monks Mead

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Form figures in classified company read 35124323 but he might be tapped for toe back at 1m this evening.

9/2

3rd

4

(12)

18th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Lingfield

Monks Mead

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Doesn't win very often (3-36) but has two wins at this track, the latest a similar event (1m2f, AW) in January; has run creditably since until taking a dip when eighth of 15 at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last month on his return to turf; has the form to run well here if putting his best foot forward.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £78.70
Straight Forecast £105.64
Tricast £434.04
Trifecta £632.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Life On The Rocks

SPOTLIGHT:

First Encounter

NEWMARKET:

Stintino Sunset

Daily Mirror:

Back From Dubai

The Guardian:

Odd Socks Havana

D Express:

First Encounter

The Star:

First Encounter

The Times:

Stintino Sunset

POSTDATA:

Life On The Rocks

Telegraph:

Life On The Rocks

Daily Mail:

Life On The Rocks

Daily Record:

Back From Dubai