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Leicester Racecourse Ideal Self-Hire Wedding Venue Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Leicester Racecourse Ideal Self-Hire Wedding Venue Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
38,000gns yearling; dam unplaced 1m/8.6f AW (RPR 68), half-sister to useful winners Watersmeet (1m2f-2m) and Luncies (Australian 1m4f Group 3), out of 1m2f 2yo Listed winner who stayed 2m2f; already gelded and dam's side of pedigree suggests he may be one for further in due course.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Release The Storm

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Brian Meehan

Unbeaten 4yo; followed debut win at Leicester (7f, good) last summer with ready all-the-way success at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) two weeks later; open to plenty more improvement but this is a far sterner test of his credentials.

16/1

1

(4)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:50 Doncaster

Release The Storm

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Brian Meehan

38,000gns yearling; attracted support into 10-1 on Leicester debut (7f, good) last month and he kept on well under a prominent ride to beat the two market leaders; this is tougher under a penalty but that was a bright start and he's respected.

2/1

1st

7

(6)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:38 Leicester

Release The Storm

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

38,000gns yearling; dam unplaced 1m/8.6f AW (RPR 68), half-sister to useful winners Watersmeet (1m2f-2m) and Luncies (Australian 1m4f Group 3), out of 1m2f 2yo Listed winner who stayed 2m2f; already gelded and dam's side of pedigree suggests he may be one for further in due course.

10/1

2nd
12 (10)
Suhub

Evs

Form: 423-9

Last run: 69 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Showed plenty of ability when making the frame in all three starts last autumn, especially when placed in 1m novices at Newmarket (good to firm) and Kempton (AW); didn't see much daylight on her reappearance/handicap debut at Haydock (7f, good to firm) in May and high on list back in a novice.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Suhub

10st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Ex-William Haggas; still a maiden but showed a fair level of ability last year, notably when placed in novices at Leicester (7f) and Newmarket (1m), but she was well below her best in a Chelmsford AW handicap on final start (1m2f); sold 30,000gns since; acts on AW but has stamina to prove.

10/1

9

(11)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Suhub

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Placed in novice events at up to 1m; well held on only previous handicap start (7f, good to firm) in May; another in this field who has stamina to prove but she's on a workable mark if she gets the trip.

6/1

6

(3)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:52 Newmarket (July)

Suhub

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: William Haggas

0-5 maiden who doesn't look overly progressive but she had a previous winner one place behind when both were beaten by a Meehan-trained newcomer at Leicester (7f; stays 1m); looks to have been found a golden opportunity to get off the mark.

1/2

6/5

Form: 1 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to the same owner's useful sprinter Blackrod (RPR 107); 13-2 when making a successful debut in a Salisbury novice (7f, good to firm; hooded) 18 days ago, winning going away despite showing signs of greenness; should take the beating despite his 7lb penalty; a previous winner took this race last year.
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10th

2

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

Aspull

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Clive Cox

Made a winning debut at this track (7f, good to firm) last July and wasn't beaten far subsequently in a couple of similar races, and on his handicap/AW debut; has been gelded since and still unexposed and may have more to offer.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
3,000gns 3yo; brother to 7f/1m winner Mighty Ulysses (including 2yo/Group 3; RPR 117), half-brother to 6f AW 2yo/7f turf winner Lou Lou's Gift (99); dam 7f/1m winner (including 2yo/Listed; 108), out of half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Rebecca Sharp; smart pedigree, but would be a very rare winning newcomer for the yard.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15

(15)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Symphony Of Joy

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Best effort from four starts was on debut (7f, good); beaten 9l in a Windsor maiden handicap (1m, good to firm) when last seen; has since had wind surgery; probably best watched unless market vibes are strong.

16/1

7th

6

(2)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Symphony Of Joy

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin Frost

Showed some promise in a trio of runs in 2025, keeping on into fourth in 7f Leicester novice in October; since gelded and this son of Ulysses could have more to offer now going handicapping.

7/1

4th

6

(5)

14th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:44 Leicester

Symphony Of Joy

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Weakened into modest third over 1m on AW last time; eyecatching fourth, beaten just 2l, over C&D (good) in his only other start and may be capable of progress returned to this scenario; possibilities.

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,000gns yearling but a 90,000euros breeze-up 2yo; half-brother to winners Piastrella (7f/7.4f including 2yo/AW; RPR 84), Dangeroffizz (1m2f; 61) and Hang's Choice (HK 1m); dam 1m5f AW winner (81), is granddaughter of 1,000 Guineas/Champion Stakes winner Bosra Sham; rise in sales price notable, but stable not known for winning newcomers.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(8)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Potomac River

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: T J Kent

Showed ability in each of his three starts last year, most recently when a 1l third of six at Newcastle (7f, AW) in September; has since undergone wind/gelding operations and he's open to further progress now switched to handicap company.

7/1

3

(6)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Potomac River

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: T J Kent

Both races to date were won by the same horse and he finished closer at Doncaster (7f) last time, beaten 2.5l in a first-time tongue-tie; may need to find more again but that's feasible.

8/1

2

(6)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:50 Doncaster

Potomac River

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: T J Kent

Well backed into 6-1 at Leicester (7f, good) last month but he faded into fifth and was 5l behind Release The Storm; tongue-tie is now added and he needs a major step forward on his second start.

10/1

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,000gns 2yo; first foal; dam twice-raced (placed 7f 2yo; RPR 75) sister to winners Earth Dance (1m2f/10.5f) and Fortune Maker (Italian 1m2f/11.5f), out of unraced close relative of 6f 2yo Group 3 winner Walk On Bye; tongue tied on debut; probably best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(8)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Miss Allsorts

8st 13lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Paul Attwater

Ran to a modest level in two turf outings in the summer; not easily recommended.

33/1

6

(5)

13th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Ffos Las

Miss Allsorts

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Paul Attwater

1,000gns 2yo; 50-1, beaten about 10l when midfield on debut at Leicester (7f, good; tongue tied) two weeks ago; drops to 6f with better needed.

7/1

6th

11

(8)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:38 Leicester

Miss Allsorts

8st 13lb

J: William Cox

T: Paul Attwater

1,000gns 2yo; first foal; dam twice-raced (placed 7f 2yo; RPR 75) sister to winners Earth Dance (1m2f/10.5f) and Fortune Maker (Italian 1m2f/11.5f), out of unraced close relative of 6f 2yo Group 3 winner Walk On Bye; tongue tied on debut; probably best watched.

40/1

33/1

Form: 8

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
11-1 when a long last of eight on her Thirsk debut (7f, good to soft) 15 days ago; had an excuse as she lost plenty of ground early when the blindfold was removed late, but she still makes little appeal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wave Rock

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John Butler

Has won two of her last four races, both over this C&D, the latest off 2lb lower last month; on a career-high mark but Oisin Murphy keeps the ride and has to be considered.

7/2

1st

3

(10)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wave Rock

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John Butler

C&D winner off 3lb lower in February who pulled away her chances next time before coming back in form latest; one to look at closely under Oisin Murphy, who's 11-36 for the yard.

3/1

2nd

2

(6)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wave Rock

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: John Butler

Got off the mark when winning at this venue (9.5f) in February off 3lb lower for today's jockey Donagh Murphy; pulled too hard to give her any chance at Newcastle (1m2f) last month and she will need to settle to get this extra distance.

7/1

Form: 69-

Last run: 293 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well beaten in 6f maidens at Nottingham (good) and Chelmsford for James Horton last year; makes her debut for her new trainer (same owners) after ten months off; worth a market check.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

(8)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lady Of The Champ

8st 12lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jack Morland

Struggled in her three qualifying runs and same story on handicap debut at Southwell (7f, AW) two weeks ago; still early days but she needs a transformation back in trip.

33/1

12th

13

(6)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Lady Of The Champ

8st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jack Morland

Offered little in a pair of 6f juvenile maidens for James Horton and (after ten months off) for her new yard when eighth in 7f Leicester novice 34 days ago; needs this switch to handicaps to yield major improvement.

20/1

Form: 66

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well beaten in first two starts (tongue tied both times) over 1m2f at Nottingham (good) and Windsor (good to firm); big drop in trip and handicaps may be a better option after this.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Just Adair

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Tongue tied all starts; won his first two handicaps, over C&D (good to firm) last August/September, and a below-par effort on her final outing was probably down to the soft ground; returns from seven months off and the market should be most informative.

7/2

8th

10

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Just Adair

9st 12lb

J: Mr Jude Fernandes

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won his first two handicaps over Windsor's extended 1m3f and was beaten by the favourite at Brighton (1m4f); ground softer than good will be a first but respected otherwise.

3/1

8th

10

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Just Adair

9st 12lb

J: Mr Jude Fernandes

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won his first two handicaps over Windsor's extended 1m3f and was beaten by the favourite at Brighton (1m4f); ground softer than good will be a first but respected otherwise.

3/1

OUR TIP

200/1

Form: 70

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Massive prices when beaten a very long way in a bumper and two maidens over 1m/1m2f on AW/soft.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

13

(14)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:30 Yarmouth

Mr Phillips

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: J R Jenkins

No worthwhile form in six starts, a bumper and five Flat races (6f-1m2f), the latest when beaten in excess of 7l over C&D (66-1); stablemate of Tilsworth Turf.

100/1

12th

13

(5)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Mr Phillips

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: J R Jenkins

Hasn't shown much at all in a bumper and three Flat races (7f-1m2f); opposable on handicap debut.

66/1

10th

2

(11)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:38 Leicester

Mr Phillips

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

Massive prices when beaten a very long way in a bumper and two maidens over 1m/1m2f on AW/soft.

200/1

11th
5 (3)
Nige

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000gns foal 28,000gns yearling; half-brother to winners Tagline (Group-placed 5f 2yo; RPR 95), Koepp (5f/6f including 2yo/AW/HK; 93) and Ladyleys Beluga (5f AW; 76); dam unplaced 6f/7f (67), half-sister to 6f 2yo Listed winner Brevity; already gelded and stable's older newcomers are usually better for a run, but did have a winning 3yo debutante last month; watch market.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(5)

20th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Newmarket

Nige

9st 4lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

Pretty much tailed off in his first two races and looks a worthy outsider here.

100/1

7

(7)

27th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:37 Kempton (AW)

Nige

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Slowly away and always behind in 7f contest at Leicester; needs a big step forward on the figures.

20/1

11th

5

(3)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:38 Leicester

Nige

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

30,000gns foal 28,000gns yearling; half-brother to winners Tagline (Group-placed 5f 2yo; RPR 95), Koepp (5f/6f including 2yo/AW/HK; 93) and Ladyleys Beluga (5f AW; 76); dam unplaced 6f/7f (67), half-sister to 6f 2yo Listed winner Brevity; already gelded and stable's older newcomers are usually better for a run, but did have a winning 3yo debutante last month; watch market.

9/1

Form: 70

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in 1m maidens at Windsor (good to firm) and Ffos Las) during the summer; hood given a go but handicaps may be more suitable after this.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(10)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ffos Las

Hampson Green

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Has cut little ice in his three runs, hooded when last of 12 in 7f Leicester novice 23 days ago; needs this step up in trip to spark improvement.

14/1

12th

3

(2)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:38 Leicester

Hampson Green

9st 4lb

J: William Carson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Well held in 1m maidens at Windsor (good to firm) and Ffos Las) during the summer; hood given a go but handicaps may be more suitable after this.

100/1

6

(12)

9th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Ffos Las

Hampson Green

9st 7lb

J: George Downing

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Dropped away to finish midfield on debut at Windsor (1m, good to firm; 18-1) 16 days ago; better is needed but he's open to progress.

33/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Straight Forecast £38.08

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Aspull

The Guardian:

Suhub

The Times:

Nige

RP RATINGS:

Aspull

POSTDATA:

Aspull

Telegraph:

Aspull

Daily Mail:

Aspull

Daily Mirror:

Aspull

The Sun:

Aspull

The Star:

Aspull

Daily Record:

Aspull

D Express:

Suhub