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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5th

7

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Dinmont

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won a 5f handicap at Beverley in May off a 3lb higher mark; generally disappointing since but he's fine on Tapeta and he can't be discounted; stable also run Muker.

16/1

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

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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2nd

1

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

The Feminine Urge

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Seeking her first win for Grace Harris but there have been some good runs along the way and this drop into a 0-55 will be in her favour; good chance for last year's winning yard.

4/1

5th

5

(3)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

18:11 Windsor

The Feminine Urge

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Three-time winner for George Scott; signs of getting back on track off her reduced mark last month only to then run poorly last week at Ffos Las.

33/1

6th

7

(2)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

The Feminine Urge

9st 1lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Grace Harris

All three wins came when trained by George Scott; has tumbled down the weights since but has found her level seemingly when placed at Newbury (6f, good to firm) and Lingfield (6f, good to firm) last month; could be dangerous off her low weight.

4/1

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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3rd

6

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:15 Hamilton

Tanjen

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Got off the mark on turf with a decisive win in a C&D apprentice event last week (good); put up 6lb for that, but able to run off the same mark here; the one to beat.

3/1

1st

1

(1)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Tanjen

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Dual AW winner over 5f last year; hasn't been at her best this season but ran respectably when fifth of 11 at Chester (5f, good) 17 days ago and now drops in grade; respected.

4/1

5th

10

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

Tanjen

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

2-4 on the AW as opposed to 0-11 on grass; hasn't got a lot going since back from a break.

10/1

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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6th

4

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Fenlander

9st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Pam Sly

Hit a purple patch when completing a quick hat-trick at Nottingham (6f) in June; posted a respectable fifth of ten at Newmarket (6f) last time and very much one to consider given he has run well on all three previous visits here.

5/1

5th

6

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Newmarket (July)

Fenlander

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Pam Sly

Close third to Spring Bloom over C&D last week when bidding for a four-timer after wins elsewhere (maiden previously); still on career-high mark but, by the same token, remains in good form; not dismissed.

5/1

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

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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2nd

6

(3)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Goodwood

Over Spiced

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Regularly performed well since her Bath win in May; not got much in hand of this mark but still likely to be on the premises.

10/1

5th

1

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

17:01 Lingfield (AW)

Over Spiced

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Grace Harris

Four 5f turf wins for this yard in 2025 and in good form this summer, doing well to get as close as she did from the widest draw at Chester two starts ago; however, she's 0-5 on the AW and it may be significant that she hasn't run on sand since March 2025.

7/2

3rd

5

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Over Spiced

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

In a good run of form and did well to threaten from the widest stall at Chester last time (5f, good); player.

5/1

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

+o+e Accumulators

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