18.55
HeavyHappy Retirement Ricky Leeson Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £5338.68
- 1m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
8/1
Form: 41/D457
Last run: 70 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
6th Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Useful on the Flat at his best; weakened into well-held fifth on stable/hurdle debut at Worcester (2m, good) in May but both subsequent Flat runs were respectable; upped in trip with cheekpieces refitted here; ought to be capable of improvement over jumps. |
10/1 |
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2nd 1 (2) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 1f 27y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Very lightly raced 5yo who has been unable to fulfil the significant promise shown when winning in 2023 on his second outing; however, he didn't run badly in fourth of five here (2m2f, good) in June on his second stable start and this is less competitive; could be a contender. |
11/4 |
|
4th 2 (2) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 2m 2f 2y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
1m2f Flat winner (soft) but has made the track only five times since that success in October 2023 and was right out of form on last two outings last year; changed hands and left Andrew Balding before well beaten in a maiden hurdle one month ago; a recent positive sign is lacking. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: -11654
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
5th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Useful three-time Flat winner (1m4f/1m5f) who has taken well to this discipline, winning two of his three starts since the tongue-tie went on, the latest in gritty fashion when penalised; has a double penalty but Tom Hutsby claims 10lb. |
5/2 |
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1st 1 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Useful three-time Flat winner (1m4f/1m5f) and was consistent until getting too high in the weights; his Ludlow run from off the pace was encouraging and he then won comfortably under a more forward ride at Southwell (2m, good; first-time tongue-tie); carries a penalty but has clear claims. |
4/9 |
7/2
Form: -40651 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Flat and hurdles winner but already a far superior chaser; jumped well in front (although sometimes to the right) when completing a handicap hat-trick at Doncaster (2m, soft) six weeks ago by 17l; firmly on the up and deserves his chance in this higher grade. |
9/2 |
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1st 3 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 78y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Flat/hurdle winner but he's looking a far superior chaser; bumped into a very smart novice on his chase debut and has since won two handicaps, the latest over C&D by some 8l (soft); an 8lb rise could have been worse for one firmly on the upgrade. |
7/4 |
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1st 3 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 78y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Flat/hurdles winner; very solid form at Newbury (2m, good to soft) since switched to fences, finishing a good second (behind subsequent Grade 2 scorer) prior to going one better in a race that is working out nicely; may well have more to offer in this sphere and warrants major respect. |
10/11 |
4/1
Form: P24-42
Last run: 72 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 (3) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Dual turf winner on heavy ground over 1m4f and 1m6f; runner-up to improvers in both races this season (2m), on soft here and the AW at Kempton (behind Senor Cortez) where he was positively ridden; every chance of being involved. |
9/2 |
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2nd 3 (3) |
10th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Close up in his one previous run on the AW; dual turf winner on heavy ground over 1m4f and 1m6f; beaten 5l by an exposed 8yo last time at Goodwood (2m, soft) having been clear at one stage; has a big run in him. |
7/1 |
2/1
Form: 7221
Last run: 4 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 178y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Fairly useful Flat racer; runner-up on first three hurdle starts (all 2m) before cruising clear in four-runner Ascot maiden (2m3f, good) last month; could easily have more improvement to come in handicap hurdles; interesting. |
7/2 |
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1st 2 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Bumper winner who then won two Flat handicaps for Ralph Beckett; he's getting there over hurdles judged on his near miss at Taunton (2m, good) and this longer trip could trigger the improvement he'll need to trouble West Hill Verde. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 4 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Bumper winner who then won two handicaps on the Flat for Ralph Beckett, the latest at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) in October; runner-up on both starts over hurdles, last time finishing 10l second at Kempton (2m, good; third has won since); contender. |
3/1 |
7/1
Form: 5-0961 CD
Last run: 61 days
W: 9st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 6 (2) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
In the frame all four starts since returned to turf in April, most recently when second of seven at Ffos Las (2m, good) last month; holds no secrets from the handicapper but is suited by this track and ought to go well again. |
6/1 |
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2nd 3 (1) |
27th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Exposed six-time winner who can front run; 2lb beneath the mark he defied at Newbury last summer (1m5f, good to firm; effective on good to soft) and he hasn't been running badly of late. |
4/1 |
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3rd 1 (4) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 61y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Latest of his six wins was in clearcut style in this race last year (good to firm) off 1lb higher, making all; running creditably back on turf this season and looks set for a bold show, but all of today's rivals are either in good form too and/or far less exposed. |
5/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £15.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £17.30 |
| Trifecta | £38.60 |