September 09 / 16.25 Leicester

16.25

Good

Rowleys Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Rowleys Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 542267 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two wins last year came over a stiff, undulating 5f, including C&D, and he's back on his last successful mark after a frustrating season; expensive to follow lately and will always need some luck given his style but he's quite capable at this lower level.
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10th

10

(8)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Catch Cunningham

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael Herrington

C&D scorer but his recent form is far from encouraging, beating only two in 5f Southwell handicap 17 days ago; hood goes back on; work to do.

14/1

7th

1

(2)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Catch Cunningham

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Possibly needed latest run (when back from a break); losing sequence is mounting up but this drop in class may do the trick; interesting at this level off 11lb below last winning mark.

13/2

14

(3)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Catch Cunningham

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Needs things to fall just right for him but he is on a lowly mark and some of this summer's form gives him leading claims; wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Leicester run and he holds each-way claims again.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 335814 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
In good form over 6f lately and is fine over a stiff 5f; not the easiest to catch right these days, winning just two of his last 29 starts, but should go well once more.
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10th

9

(10)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Dandy Dinmont

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Far from consistent this season but got up in the final strides over C&D (good to firm; off 1lb higher) in May; possibilities provided he's back in similar form and the race again pans out favourably.

12/1

5th

6

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Dandy Dinmont

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Back off the same mark as when winning narrowly at Beverley (5f, good) in May, but he hasn't proved very consistent so far this year so not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

9th

2

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Dandy Dinmont

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Resumed winning ways at Beverley (5f) in May but failed to beat a rival in ten-runner handicap at Carlisle (5f) 18 days ago; this course scorer has a bit to prove now.

11/1

Form: 0-5097 D

Last run: 104 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Struggled in the spring and has been absent for a few months since; all wins have come after a recent outing and, while well handicapped (10lb lower than when last successful), is some way down the pecking order.
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9th

4

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Digital

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four-time turf winner who won off today's mark at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February; however, he's finished down the field on his last four starts and a major turnaround is necessary.

12/1

11th

3

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Digital

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won three 5f AW handicaps through the winter but his last three efforts were nothing to shout about; capable on turf but needs to turn a corner.

14/1

9th

10

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Digital

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

In good form for much of the winter, winning three 5f handicaps, but his form has cooled on his last two starts; others look stronger in this grade.

25/1

Form: 315154 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two 5f wins over easier courses than this in early summer, latterly off a 2lb lower mark; not as good since, last time in second-time cheekpieces (off today), and will need a career-best effort to take this.
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3rd

11

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

The Feminine Urge

9st 3lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Grace Harris

Didn't run badly when 4l seventh of 13 at Windsor (5f, good to firm) ten days ago and she has another career-low mark this evening; however, she hasn't been threatening of late and others are preferred.

25/1

7th

1

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

The Feminine Urge

9st 12lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Grace Harris

Two wins off higher marks last season, including C&D, and promising third at Bath this April on her stable/seasonal debut; however, her form has gone the wrong since and she needs to raise her game substantially.

25/1

11th

1

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

The Feminine Urge

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

Two wins off higher marks last season, including C&D, and promising third at Bath in April on her stable/seasonal debut; however, her form has gone the wrong since and she has to raise her game.

14/1

Form: 421351 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Currently 0-7 on turf but 2-2 on the AW, having won easily at Southwell last Tuesday; only 3lb higher under the penalty, with her rated that much lower on turf, but she does have to prove she's not just better on Tapeta.
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7th

7

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Tanjen

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Two wins from three AW starts (including C&D) as opposed to 0-11 on turf; has a higher mark in this sphere as a result but it is probably still in range; one to note for market confidence.

10/1

7th

4

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Tanjen

9st 11lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tim Easterby

Both wins have been on the AW (2-3 in that sphere); did best of the group of four at Goodwood (5f, good) on her reappearance but failed to back that up at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 24 days ago; needs to bounce back.

10/1

9th

4

(5)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Tanjen

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 2-3 on AW; 0-9 on turf but finished first in her group at Goodwood (5f, good) on seasonal debut and looks a possible danger provided this race pans out better.

8/1

6/1

Form: 9-5333

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Unlucky not to have picked up a race this season, having missed almost a year, and the handicapper is giving him every chance; drawn wide at Beverley last time and is one to consider.
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3rd

4

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Fenlander

9st 8lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Pam Sly

Took 17 attempts to get off the mark but now on a four-timer after wins at Leicester (twice) and Nottingham in recent months (all 6f on good/good to firm); only up another 2lb and merits plenty of respect in his current mood.

5/2

1st

4

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

12:30 Nottingham

Fenlander

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Pam Sly

Off the mark at the 17th attempt when winning at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last month and followed up when ridden by Chrstian Howarth over that same C&D 12 days ago, making all; he did it well last time and 9lb rise may not stop a bold bid for the hat-trick.

10/11

1st

7

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Leicester

Fenlander

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Pam Sly

Off the mark at the 17th attempt when winning on good to firm over this C&D 19 days ago, beating seven rivals; back up 4lb but he's been placed off higher marks in the past and could go well.

4/1

Form: 622335 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Consistent since two wins in May, latterly off this mark, and was unlucky not to finish closer in first-time cheekpieces (retained) last time; ideally suited by an undulating 5f (C&D winner last spring) and looks set to go well once more.
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3rd

2

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

21:00 Newbury

Over Spiced

10st 1lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Prominent racer; off the mark for the year with a narrow win at Bath (5f, good) in May; held her form since and her latest Sandown third came in a higher grade; Ashley Lewis knows her well and she's a leading contender.

9/2

3rd

10

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:38 Sandown

Over Spiced

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Grace Harris

Consistent filly who has been running well and this mark isn't beyond her; goes on all ground and Oisin Murphy rides; solid.

8/1

Form: 812048 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Goes well for Harry Smith but has gone off the boil lately, again running below par from a good draw at Beverley ten days ago; not much wiggle room off this mark and others hold stronger claims.
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8th

6

(9)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:52 Catterick

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

C&D winner who also finished third in this last year; has been in good nick since the visor went on, winning a classified at Southwell and Newcastle (February/March) and placed in three handicaps (also 5f, AW) subsequently; can take a grip so today's likely good pace will suit and he gets on well with Conor Whiteley; player.

9/2

3rd

1

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D in February and at Newcastle in March; placed in handicap company on both starts since, latest when a close third of 13 here 13 days; good claims once again.

7/2

3rd

3

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D and at Newcastle (penalised) before being brushed aside by Little Mi Mi at Newcastle three weeks ago; a 5lb turnaround in the weights should see things finish closer today.

9/2

Non-runners

Harb, Fletchers Flight, Toolatetonegotiate

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Payout
Exacta £35.20
Straight Forecast £45.81
Tricast £185.01
Trifecta £176.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Harb

The Times:

Fenlander

NEWMARKET:

The Feminine Urge

RP RATINGS:

Tanjen

POSTDATA:

Over Spiced

Daily Mail:

Fletcher's Flight

Telegraph:

The Feminine Urge

D Express:

Tanjen

Daily Mirror:

Fenlander

The Star:

Fenlander

THE NORTH:

Harb

The Guardian:

Harb

The Sun:

Harb

Daily Record:

Harb