August 10 / 17.00 Leicester

17.00

Good To Firm

Aspects Group Handicap

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Aspects Group Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.20
  • Place: £1.90

Form: -14309 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Bright start to the campaign, winning at Pontefract (6f, good) before a pair of in-frame efforts at Newmarket; his form has dipped on his last two starts but they have been in stronger events at Ascot; respected dropping into his first Class 4 handicap.
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1st

1

(8)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Cloud Rising

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

In-and-out performer but has bagged four wins on turf and scored on AW at Newcastle (5f) last November; doesn't look one to rely on.

8/1

5th

3

(8)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:28 Ripon

Dark Cloud Rising

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Scored over C&D in June and in good form subsequently until finishing only sixth of nine in 6f handicap at Thirsk three weeks ago; the sort to bounce back though.

8/1

6th

2

(10)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Dark Cloud Rising

9st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: David O’Meara

C&D winner who made all at Ripon (6f, good) in June and he had an excuse after missing the break in the Great St Wilfrid there last time; now drops back in grade and he's a big player if he can get back near best.

3/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 138-04 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Best handicap run so far when keeping on for fourth at Windsor two weeks ago (6f, good); never threatened there but he's been dropped another 2lb and this should be well run; each-way shout.
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17th

3

(15)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:47 Leicester

Morte Point

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Has failed to carry 2025 progress into 2026, notwithstanding a success (off 1lb lower in lesser grade) in July; furthermore, has proved inconsistent this year; opposed in this competitive field.

20/1

9th

9

(14)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Morte Point

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

C&D winner last summer who reacted well to blinkers when getting his head back in front at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) in July; ran well in a hot race at York one week later but three lesser runs have followed and the headgear is left off now.

33/1

8th

1

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:00 Epsom

Morte Point

10st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Had a wind op in June and he was back to winning ways at Chepstow (7f, good to firm; blinkered first time) in July; ran well in a hot race at York one week later but his form since has been less convincing; back down in the weights; handles good to soft, untried on slower.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 513862 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Tough sprinter; won a Class 4 at Hamilton in June and ran to a similar level when collared late over 7f here 18 days ago (Arran back in fourth); this looks stronger but the return to 6f should be in his favour.
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15th

9

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Lord Roxby

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Best form at 6f on good or quicker ground, adding two more wins this year, but he's stuck on a 5lb higher mark than the latest success at Ripon in August; another upward push is needed.

25/1

11th

4

(4)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Lord Roxby

10st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Gained a second success of 2026 at Ripon (6f) this month and backed it up with a good third of 14 in Great St Wilfrid there 13 days ago; well in the mix off the same mark.

8/1

3rd

6

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Lord Roxby

8st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

In good form this year, winning a big-field handicap at York (6f, good) in May and adding a C&D handicap 12 days ago (good ground; Dark Cloud Rising second); up 5lb in a stronger race and it could find him out.

7/1

4th
3 (2)
Arran

8/1

Form: 100-34

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Highly tried after his winning 2yo debut; had wind surgery prior to his return last month and he has shaped okay in both starts this summer, latterly a close fourth over 7f here 18 days ago; returning to 6f will suit but a step forward is required.
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7

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Arran

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Oliver Cole

He hasn't looked ahead of his mark in four handicap runs this year but eased 2lb since latest and now tried in blinkers; tongue-tie left off today.

10/1

4

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Newmarket

Arran

9st 12lb

J: George Downing

T: Oliver Cole

Highly tried last season and then underwent wind surgery; hasn't been far away in 7f/6f handicaps the last twice and it was a competitive affair last time at Leicester; has a chance.

10/1

4th

3

(2)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Leicester

Arran

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Oliver Cole

Highly tried after his winning 2yo debut; had wind surgery prior to his return last month and he has shaped okay in both starts this summer, latterly a close fourth over 7f here 18 days ago; returning to 6f will suit but a step forward is required.

8/1

Form: -51026 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won a Class 5 at Windsor in May (6f, good) and responded well to cheekpieces when second of 18 at York in June; drawn wide when a close sixth of nine at Chester two weeks ago; each-way shout again.
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5th

6

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

Far Above The Law

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Herrington

Has started off very well for Michael Herrington, landing a big-field handicap at Ascot (5f, good to firm) and going close in another at Thirsk (5f, good; Spring Is Sprung fourth, American Bay seventh) three weeks ago; a further 2lb nudge shouldn't prevent a prominent showing in his current mood, particularly with the promising Conor Whiteley taking 7lb off.

5/2

2nd

3

(10)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Far Above The Law

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Did well over 6f for Alice Haynes and coped fine with the drop back to 5f at Ascot where he was prominent throughout and prevailed by just over a length; this 6lb higher mark isn't beyond him.

8/1

1st

10

(13)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Far Above The Law

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Well handicapped on his best form for Alice Haynes and he made an encouraging stable debut when a close third at Southwell three weeks ago; one to be interested in.

12/1

16/1

Form: 19-98 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won in spite of some errant tendencies on his 2yo debut last July (6f, good to firm); struggled in a Group 2 next time and two handicap runs this summer (after a gelding operation) haven't been chock full of promise; edging down the weights but others look more appealing.
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6th

7

(1)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Leicester

Aparajeo

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Won in spite of some errant tendencies on his 2yo debut last July (6f, good to firm); struggled in a Group 2 next time and two handicap runs this summer (after a gelding operation) haven't been chock full of promise; edging down the weights but others look more appealing.

16/1

8

(2)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:12 Sandown

Aparajeo

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Slowly away and never involved on reappearance kept to 6f, making it two defeats since debut win; may rebound at some stage but pedigree suggests he's not screaming for this extra furlong.

16/1

1

(7)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Aparajeo

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Clive Cox

Overcame evident inexperience to win a Windsor novice (6f, good to firm) on his 2yo debut last July; last of nine in the Group 2 Richmond Stakes at Goodwood when last seen 314 days ago; gelded prior to his reappearance/handicap debut; unexposed.

6/1

Form: 21-260 D BF

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Unexposed colt; found York's 5f too sharp on his handicap debut in May and then bled from the nose when a well-beaten favourite at Windsor eight weeks ago; still has some potential and interesting to see if his supporters return.
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1st

5

(6)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:51 Salisbury

The Quiet Gent

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Brian Toomey

6f AW novice winner for Ralph Beckett who was subsequently fairly solid without proving progressive in handicaps, latterly in blinkers; gelded ahead of his stable debut when second of 10 at Brighton (6f, good to firm) five weeks ago; was prominent in the market but may still build on that encouraging start and cheekpieces go on; unraced on slower than good.

5/1

2nd

1

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

The Quiet Gent

10st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Brian Toomey

Best results for Ralph Beckett, from whom he was picked up for 35,000gns last autumn (gelded not long after), came on the AW; new trainer 3-7 with runners here but an easy 6f looks a bare minimum, especially after such an absence; market useful.

5/1

20/1

Form: 273-95 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
6f maiden winner for Charlie Johnston last summer; unplaced in two runs for new stable (made the running) and improvement is essential.
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4th

8

(5)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Shazani

9st 6lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Roy Bowring

Made all over C&D (good to firm) last month and followed up at Beverley (5f, good to firm); has won here on good to soft ground; climbing the weights but there's still mileage in his mark judged on his old form; respected.

5/1

1st

9

(2)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Shazani

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Made all and held on in tenacious fashion at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago; handily drawn but he faces competition for the lead on what is only the second 5f start of his career.

9/2

1st

4

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Shazani

9st 8lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Roy Bowring

Won the Legends Classified Stakes here (1m; 40-1) last September; knocking on the door over 7f here (23) in recent times; competitively weighted from an unchanged mark, and a danger to all if allowed uncontested lead back at 6f.

4/1

OUR TIP

15/8

Form: -12252 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Reliable and useful sprinter; won a Class 4 at Ripon (6f, good) on his reappearance and he's run well in defeat in some of the best 3yo handicaps since, latterly doing best of the far-side group when second at Newmarket's July meeting; a 2lb rise for that seems fair and he holds strong claims.
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2nd

4

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

American Style

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

He has been revived by a switch to AW of late, finishing a close third at Wolverhampton (6f) last month before a dominant win back at that track 22 days ago; up 6lb but still feasibly weighted on his turf best; big player from a handy draw.

11/2

1st

2

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

American Style

9st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Kevin Ryan

Dual turf winner who was making his AW debut when a rallying third here recently, beaten only a neck; thereabouts.

5/1

3rd

4

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

American Style

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Looked as good as ever when close third of 16 on seasonal debut at Ripon (6f, good to soft) in April but his form has dipped since and he has questions to answer on this AW debut.

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.80
Straight Forecast £36.24
Tricast £275.44
Trifecta £218.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

American Style

TOPSPEED:

Lord Roxby

Telegraph:

Dark Cloud Rising

LAMBOURN:

Arran

D Express:

The Quiet Gent

NEWMARKET:

Far Above The Law

POSTDATA:

Lord Roxby

RP RATINGS:

American Style

THE NORTH:

American Style

Daily Mirror:

American Style

The Sun:

American Style

Daily Record:

American Style

The Star:

Dark Cloud Rising

The Times:

Arran