May 26 / 16.15 Leicester

16.15

Good To Firm

King Power Handicap

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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King Power Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

Form: 4521-5 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Closed out last season with an AW win off 6lb lower, despite pulling hard in a first-time hood, and was subsequently gelded; nothing wrong with his recent Ascot comeback effort, back from seven months off, and is entitled to have come on for that.
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8th

4

(8)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Hucklesbrook

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Teal

Ran well on C&D return in 2025 before winning his next two over 6f, at Leicester (good to firm; made all) and York; his form took a downward turn after but his recent Newbury fourth was a step in the right direction and he's only 2lb higher than for the York win; looks good for a prominent show.

3/1

4th

5

(2)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Hucklesbrook

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Teal

Won a couple of useful 6f 3yo handicaps in the first half of 2025; no progress since but he is edging back down the weights; returns from four months off and he will need to be at his best.

14/1

1

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Hucklesbrook

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Teal

Jolt of improvement this summer, winning a strong Leicester handicap in May and following up at York in June (both over 6f on good to firm); well beaten on his last two starts though and returns from a 12-week break with something to prove.

12/1

Form: 94-121

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has done little wrong in the tongue-tie this spring but this is rather deeper than the Lingfield (turf) handicap he won last time, upped 4lb, albeit he hit traffic and did come right away with one other; only run over 7f thus far and needs more again.
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6th

5

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Prince Of India

9st 8lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Marco Botti

Joint-favourite with Almeraq in Salisbury Listed race last time but underperformed; bottom of this pack on ratings and accordingly faces a much stiffer assignment than when winning a handicap at this meeting last year; blinkers added.

50/1

4th

5

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Prince Of India

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Made good progress over 6f last season; better than ever with his second at Leicester four weeks ago (6f, good to firm); still has more to give but this looks deep for a Listed contest.

5/1

2nd

3

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Prince Of India

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Won four times during a progressive campaign last year but he's come up short in Listed/Group 3 events this spring; seems ideally suited by fast ground but he's still 4lb higher than for his last win and has some work to do back in a handicap.

7/1

Form: 3266-3

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Exposed maiden whose comeback third off today's mark seven weeks ago has been let down since; this is somewhat deeper and others are open to greater improvement.
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11th

10

(3)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Peter The Wolf

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Warren Greatrex

Only win was a 6f Chepstow maiden last September (6f, soft; 8-15 favourite); well beaten both starts since; bit to prove.

8/1

6th

6

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Peter The Wolf

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when landing a Chepstow maiden (6f, soft) in September but that was a golden opportunity and he struggled back in a handicap in his final run last season; drops back in grade on his return but he has a patchy profile and others are more convincing.

12/1

14

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

Peter The Wolf

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Warren Greatrex

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when comfortably seeing off four rivals in a Chepstow maiden last month (6f, soft); has run well in some useful handicaps this year but likely he will need another career-best to come out on top this time.

12/1

10/1

Form: 644-82 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Often highly tried last season, usually in a hood; everything went wrong on her AW comeback and she's best judged on her latest Newmarket second, which came in a less-competitive handicap against her own sex but which gives her each-way claims.
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5th

5

(7)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newbury

Santa Savana

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

In good form this season prior to being awarded a 7f Leicester handicap two weeks ago; 3lb higher mark to deal with today but she's had few chances over this trip on good ground or quicker and could yet rate higher.

7/2

1st

5

(2)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Santa Savana

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

0-9 since debut win last May but has been running well of late, most recently 3l second of five at Sandown (7f, good to firm) behind an unexposed and well-bred winner; might not be far away.

7/1

2nd

5

(7)

14th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Sandown

Santa Savana

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Comparatively exposed, being 0-8 since debut win, but is in form having performed well in 6f handicaps the last twice; latest effort suggests this return to 7f is worth exploring.

12/1

Form: 32-1 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Debut third last backend (soft) has been well advertised since, as has his subsequent AW second; well supported when making all and winning easily on his Polytrack comeback three weeks ago (first-time cheekpieces) and remains open to improvement.
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12th

6

(8)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Crestofdistinction

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jack Channon

Produced peak performance over C&D, namely close second to Elmonjed in Listed event; however, faces a stiffer assignment in this higher grade and his reappearance effort (heavy defeat in Newmarket Group 3) hardly bodes well.

33/1

13th

3

(10)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Crestofdistinction

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Record of 0-5 on turf compared to 2-3 on AW; admittedly registered his peak RPR in this sphere when second Elmonjed in York Listed contest (6f) on penultimate appearance; however, needs an even bigger effort to go one better in this field.

20/1

4th

7

(11)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:12 Curragh

Crestofdistinction

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Jack Channon

3yo British raider beaten a head on first try in stakes company in a listed race at York three weeks ago (6f, good); seemed to handle soft on debut so should be fine if the ground eases; not discounted.

8/1

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10/1

Form: 1-52

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Pulled hard on his Newmarket comeback, having made a successful debut on Tapeta last autumn, but was more amenable when making most and going close in a small field last time; likely he'll need another step forward running in a sprint for the first time.
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9

(8)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Sea Baaeed

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Has led; won sole 2yo start (7f, AW); well held when attempting 6f at Leicester in May and he didn't look to be crying out for a return to this trip when plugging on into fourth of eight at Newmarket (7f) in August; could be tough against the specialists; blinkers fitted.

14/1

4th

6

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:07 Newmarket (July)

Sea Baaeed

8st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Showed the immediate benefit of surgery with a career-best third at Haydock (7f, good; same mark), where he was keen under restraint but kept on; enters the reckoning.

4/1

3rd

3

(7)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Sea Baaeed

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Richard Hughes

Won sole 2yo start (7f, AW); three runs this year, with a fair sixth at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last time on handicap debut; improvement needed but he's been gelded since and his trainer has won the last two runnings; interesting to see how he goes in the betting.

7/1

7/2

Form: 31-22 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Again inclined to pull hard when upped to 7f (dam a dual winner over that trip for the yard) on recent handicap debut but that second still represented another step forward; goes on the shortlist returned to 6f.
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21th

4

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Fondo Blanco

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Steadily progressive and has a largely solid record; won well in his last handicap attempt, then ran well in Listed grade; gelded since; has C&D form and looks an interesting contender on seasonal debut, with further improvement a possibility; market support should be heeded.

16/1

4th

6

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 1

14:47 Nottingham

Fondo Blanco

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Reliable sort who's found some improvement in recent starts, on last two occasions taking second at Ascot (7f, soft) and winning well in a handicap at Haydock (1m, good to soft); first crack at 1m suited him very well last time but another step forward is required.

8/1

4th

6

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 1

14:47 Nottingham

Fondo Blanco

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Reliable sort who's found some improvement in recent starts, on last two occasions taking second at Ascot (7f, soft) and winning well in a handicap at Haydock (1m, good to soft); first crack at 1m suited him very well last time but another step forward is required.

8/1

8/1

Form: 217- D

Last run: 300 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Salisbury win last summer has been well advertised since and his subsequent Group 2 effort is likely best overlooked (trapped deep and pulled hard over 7f); since been gelded and still has potential now handicapping back from ten months off.
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7

(13)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Arabian Sun

8st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Perhaps in need of the run when eighth of 13 behind Hucklesbrook at Leicester on return in May and left that behind him when readily seeing off his 13 rivals at Windsor last month (6f, good to firm); that race has thrown up some winners and a 7lb rise looks justified but he is in much deeper this time.

14/1

1

(11)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

20:00 Windsor

Arabian Sun

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Won at Salisbury last June but had a setback after that (source Racing Post stable tour); eighth of 13 on first run for ten months at Leicester (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago and should build on that.

10/1

8th

1

(6)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Leicester

Arabian Sun

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Salisbury win last summer has been well advertised since and his subsequent Group 2 effort is likely best overlooked (trapped deep and pulled hard over 7f); since been gelded and still has potential now handicapping back from ten months off.

8/1

Form: 13010-

Last run: 227 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Only ran over 5f last season, when finding it too much a couple of times in Listed/Group 3 company; pedigree gives hope that a stiff 6f will be within range but she's more exposed than a few and is some way down the pecking order after seven months off.
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6

(9)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Ascot

Blue Zodiac

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Has failed to get home in a couple of 6f handicaps this season; gained her 2yo novice wins over 5f and the return to this distance looks beneficial; could go well.

9/1

5th

5

(2)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:55 Newmarket (July)

Blue Zodiac

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Bell

Gained her 2yo wins over 5f and failed to get home over 6f at Leicester (good to firm) on reappearance; perhaps needed that run but still has something to prove at this distance.

14/1

9th

4

(7)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Leicester

Blue Zodiac

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Only ran over 5f last season, when finding it too much a couple of times in Listed/Group 3 company; pedigree gives hope that a stiff 6f will be within range but she's more exposed than a few and is some way down the pecking order after seven months off.

20/1

Form: 4961-9 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Hampered and stumbled soon after the start on her Polytrack comeback seven weeks ago, so that can be ignored; had plenty of racing last year, though, her closing Tapeta win amounting to little, and she'd be a surprise winner.
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1

(6)

16th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

18:10 Yarmouth

Jewel Of London

10st 0lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: William Knight

Had some stiff tasks as 2yo but sights lowered when making all in 6f AW novice on second run for this yard; found wanting in 6f handicaps this year but could improve for the drop to 5f in a first-time tongue-tie.

13/2

6th

6

(6)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:55 Newmarket (July)

Jewel Of London

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

Ended her 2yo campaign with a 6f AW novice success; down the field in two handicaps this term, latest back on turf; best watched unless the betting suggests a turnaround is expected.

25/1

11th
10 (1)
Balzarini

33/1

Form: 066-56

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ran in a couple of Group 3s for Stuart Williams late last summer before changing hands for 40,000gns; finished well held in a couple of runs back for his new yard and may need further help from the handicapper.
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16

(8)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:50 York

Balzarini

9st 1lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: John Butler

Hasn't looked well handicapped for his new stable but his mark is easing and conditions shouldn't faze him; this looks a tough race in which to try to rediscover his best though.

33/1

6

(3)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

20:00 Windsor

Balzarini

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Butler

Ran in a couple of Group 3s for Stuart Williams late last summer before changing hands for 40,000gns; returned to handicaps for new yard this spring but he's been well held in his three runs and overall record now stands at 1-10; opposable.

25/1

12th
3 (2)
Huscal

8/1

Form: 611-73 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Pulled hard on his comeback, then didn't look in love with Goodwood last time; the drop from 7f could work in his favour in first-time blinkers and he's one to consider for a trainer who boasts a decent record with 3yos here down the seasons.
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2nd

4

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

19:20 Lingfield

Huscal

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charles Hills

Maiden and novice winner who is yet to win a handicap but last time's third of 14 at Newbury (7f, good to firm; fourth has won since) was his best run of this term; far from ruled out off a career-low mark.

4/1

3rd

1

(10)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Huscal

10st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

He's gone 0-12 in handicaps but is edging down the weights and ran well to finish fourth of ten at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last time (form has been franked); this season's runs have been in Class 3s so this is a drop in grade.

10/1

20/1

Form: 763-18 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Comeback Tapeta win came in lesser company and she was well below that level last time, back up to 7f; she'll need to improve plenty on this second turf start.
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13th

13

(12)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Leicester

Platinum Crystal

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Kevin Ryan

Comeback Tapeta win came in lesser company and she was well below that level last time, back up to 7f; she'll need to improve plenty on this second turf start.

20/1

13th

13

(12)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Leicester

Platinum Crystal

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Kevin Ryan

Comeback Tapeta win came in lesser company and she was well below that level last time, back up to 7f; she'll need to improve plenty on this second turf start.

20/1

8th

8

(8)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Platinum Crystal

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Improved with each of her 2yo runs and took a step forward dropped to 6f when narrowly getting the better of a progressive opponent at Newcastle 19 days ago; 3lb rise not excessive but she has to prove she can be as effective back up in distance.

9/2

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Payout
Straight Forecast £65.52
Tricast £910.34

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fondo Blanco

RP RATINGS:

Crestofdistinction

LAMBOURN:

Huscal

The Times:

Hucklesbrook

D Express:

Prince Of India

TOPSPEED:

Blue Zodiac

Daily Mail:

Huscal

POSTDATA:

Fondo Blanco

NEWMARKET:

Fondo Blanco

Daily Mirror:

Fondo Blanco

The Sun:

Fondo Blanco

The Star:

Fondo Blanco

Telegraph:

Crestofdistinction

Daily Record:

Crestofdistinction

The Guardian:

Hucklesbrook