October 07 / 16.30 Leicester

16.30

Good To Soft

Everards Of Leicestershire Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Everards Of Leicestershire Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 453620 D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Turf wins on good to soft and slower ground; rarely runs at 5f now but he showed he still has the pace for the trip when edged out only near the line on Lingfield AW in September; ran flat when turned out quickly next time but worth considering back on grass if ground conditions suit.
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2nd

3

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Kempton (AW)

Knebworth

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

2-2 this year, winning 6f handicaps at Chelmsford in January and at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; 6lb rise for latest success takes him to a career-high mark but he is well drawn and should give it another good go.

6/1

1st

5

(4)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Knebworth

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Running in this race for the third time, having finished second in 2024 and fourth last year; those runs were after a break but he has the benefit of a run this time around, winning a 6f handicap at Chelmsford five weeks ago; still on a feasible mark and he is a key player for a stable going well.

3/1

1st

5

(2)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Knebworth

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

C&D winner who is 3lb lower than when last successful; second of nine at Lingfield (5f, AW) in September but he was below his best on turf on his next three outings; returns from a 97-day absence but he's of interest back on the AW.

4/1

Form: 0-0347

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Smart on his day, as when close up in a Group 3 at Newbury (7f, good to soft) in April 2024; showed he was sharp enough for 5f when going down in a tight finish at Hamilton (good; four ran) in August and although below that level since he'll be suited by a return to good to soft ground in this lower grade than of late; has run well in a visor and it's now refitted.
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7th

3

(6)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Alaskan Gold

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Robert Cowell

Not beaten far at Hamilton in August (5f, good) but only four ran there and he hasn't built on it since; will be 3lb lower from the weekend and easy enough to have reservations.

25/1

2

(11)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Alaskan Gold

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Smart on his day, as when close up in a Group 3 at Newbury (7f, good to soft) in April 2024; showed he was sharp enough for 5f when going down in a tight finish at Hamilton (good; four ran) in August and although below that level since he'll be suited by a return to good to soft ground in this lower grade than of late; has run well in a visor and it's now refitted.

8/1

6

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:07 Haydock

Alaskan Gold

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Appeared to run well when a close third at Hamilton last month but that effort is sandwiched by two lesser efforts; down in the weights but stable may have stronger claims with Democracy Dilemma.

33/1

Form: 1/33 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won debut at Ascot (5f, soft) in sole 2yo start; missed 2024 but made a respectable return at Ripon, only to find the tough 6f on Newcastle AW stretching him in August; has potential back at 5f on handicap debut.
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3

(2)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Natural Force

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Won debut at Ascot (5f, soft) in sole 2yo start; missed 2024 but made a respectable return at Ripon, only to find the tough 6f on Newcastle AW stretching him in August; has potential back at 5f on handicap debut.

9/2

1

(9)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Natural Force

10st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Tate

Made a bright start with his 5f win at Ascot (soft) in May 2023; didn't return to the track until this month but he showed promise again when third at Ripon (5f, good); entitled to be sharper for the run and bold show looks assured now stepping up to 6f.

Evs

3rd

1

(4)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

Natural Force

10st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

55,000gns Land Force colt who made a bright start with his 5f win at Ascot (5f, soft) in May 2023; been on the sidelines since then but he recorded an RPR of 86 on his debut and needs a close look on his comeback.

9/4

Form: 201277 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Improved 5f form in July, winning on AW before persevering well when a close second of 13 in a Racing League race at Yarmouth (soft); still in form in August but could never improve his position at Doncaster (5f, soft; just behind Hiya Maite) since; this more searching test can suit and he can be thereabouts.
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8th

6

(12)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Tan Rapido

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Scored off this mark at Chelmsford (5f) last July; should be sharper following a run at Newmarket last month and steps back up to 6f; not out of this.

8/1

7th

7

(3)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:35 Newmarket

Tan Rapido

8st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

An improved spell over 5f last July included an AW win and a close second in a Racing League race at Yarmouth (soft); unable to sustain that level after but he hasn't had many chances in 5f handicaps and may well do better this year, if not today.

10/1

Form: 255826 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Regularly leads; has won on soft but best form in the last two years was on good or quicker ground; below best at Doncaster recently (soft; new combination of aids; cheekpieces return) and needs to show good to soft suits.
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7

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Hiya Maite

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

On a losing run and he has yet to win over this trip; sent off favourite for the corresponding race 12 months ago but faded into tenth; 6lb lower this time around and he has finished second in two of his last four starts; vulnerable to stronger stayers.

10/1

6th

7

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Hiya Maite

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

On a losing run and he has yet to win over this trip; sent off favourite for the corresponding race 12 months ago but faded into tenth; 6lb lower this time around and he has finished second in two of his last four starts; vulnerable to stronger stayers.

10/1

Form: 903123 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Often leads, as when winning at Beverley (5f, good to firm) in August and he has continued in form, on good and heavy ground; seems to have a healthy disregard for the going and type of track and although facing likely competition for the lead this time he can still go well.
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8th

7

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Smart Vision

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Good spell culminated in an October double; form has dipped sharply since and he is due a 2lb drop in future; close second in sole C&D attempt but this is harder and doesn't look as if he's about to add to his tally.

16/1

9th

3

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Smart Vision

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Best to forgive reappearance effort (badly hampered); registered three wins apiece in 2024 and 2025 but needs to prove he can defy current mark.

10/1

10th

2

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Smart Vision

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Better than ever last autumn, winning 5f handicaps at Leicester (good to soft) and Doncaster (heavy); creditable fourth (Duran second) in this race on his 2025 reappearance; likely to be competitive from a handy draw.

7/1

Form: 007466 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
All three turf wins at 5f when able to lead; has yet to get going this year, without and with cheekpieces (just a first-time tongue-tie this time), and an easy lead looks a forlorn hope; well treated but other days.
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1st

5

(4)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:05 Hamilton

Law Of Average

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Progressive 3yo but his form headed south last year; back to winning ways when making all at Bath (5f, firm) four weeks ago; his head carriage has always been a bit ungainly but he's tough to pass when on song; major player despite the 4lb rise.

2/1

1st

3

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

17:20 Bath

Law Of Average

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Front-runner who has won four times from 20 starts; mostly struggled last year and failed to beat a rival home at Southwell when last seen 132 days ago; down another 2lb but others have stronger claims.

8/1

Form: 616704 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Leads or races prominently; back on the same mark as his Thirsk win in July and he ran well for a long way in a decent Ripon race (also 6f, good; has won on heavy) ten days ago; 5f on a stiff track also suits; can be competitive.
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2nd

14

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Manila Scouse

8st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

His last win came over C&D last July (good; off 1lb higher) and he stayed on for a close third at Hamilton (5f, good) a fortnight ago; could build on that latest performance now back up in trip; firmly in calculations.

10/1

3rd

10

(12)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Manila Scouse

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

May have needed his recent comeback from six months off at his age (cracked late on having raced prominently from a low stall over 6f round Chester); 2lb below his last successful mark and has won here before but David Allan has opted for Vince L'Amour.

12/1

7th

12

(2)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Manila Scouse

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

On a competitive mark with a handy inside draw but he is returning from a seven month absence and his connections are also represented by Miraculous.

8/1

10/1

Form: 1-8805 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won 6f novice (heavy) here as 2yo but a long way from repeating that promise in 2025 and now tries something new, a drop in trip in first-time headgear.
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10

(9)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Belgrave

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won 6f novice (heavy) here as 2yo but a long way from repeating that promise in 2025 and now tries something new, a drop in trip in first-time headgear.

10/1

5th

5

(2)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

15:30 Yarmouth

Belgrave

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Promising 2yo who was well suited by slow ground; struggled in three runs this year but should get his ground today and a revival could be on the cards.

4/1

3

(7)

12th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Belgrave

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

All races at 6f; progressive 2yo who ended the season with a novice win at Leicester (heavy) but he's had a very slow start to 2025 and has been gelded since last seen in May; some questions to answer over new trip.

14/1

Form: 621000 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Can take a nap at the start; best form of 2025 in good 5f Hamilton races during June, going close (good to soft) before leading near the line (good) but he hasn't been running badly in competitive sprints of late; the expected strong pace can suit now he's back at 5f and returned to this grade.
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4th

11

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

16:29 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Led late on when winning a 5f handicap at Hamilton in June; best run since when third of ten at Leicester 11 days ago (5f, good to soft); more to prove back over 6f.

10/1

11

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Can take a nap at the start; best form of 2025 in good 5f Hamilton races during June, going close (good to soft) before leading near the line (good) but he hasn't been running badly in competitive sprints of late; the expected strong pace can suit now he's back at 5f and returned to this grade.

10/1

53

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Brooklyn Nine Nine

9st 4lb

T: Richard Fahey

Close second at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) in June and went one better there (5f, good) 11 days later; effective over 6f in the past; however, down the field on his last two outings and needs to get back on track.

33/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £20.90
Straight Forecast £19.40
Tricast £84.26
Trifecta £117.80

Selections

The Times:

Natural Force

RP RATINGS:

Smart Vision

TOPSPEED:

Manila Scouse

SPOTLIGHT:

Tiva

The Star:

Belgrave

NEWMARKET:

Tan Rapido

POSTDATA:

Knebworth

Telegraph:

Natural Force

Daily Mail:

Natural Force

D Express:

Natural Force

Daily Record:

Natural Force

The Guardian:

Smart Vision

The Sun:

Smart Vision

Daily Mirror:

Manila Scouse