October 07 / 17.02 Leicester

17.02

Good To Soft

Kube – Leicester’s Premier Event Hire Venue Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £9159.5
  • 1m 3f 179y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Kube – Leicester’s Premier Event Hire Venue Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.80
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 1102 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in the Queen's Vase after winning his first two races; hammered by the winner on recent handicap debut at Ayr (1m5f, good to soft) but that was after three months away and he might strip fitter now.
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12th

2

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 2

17:20 Epsom

Spinning Wheel

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Unraced as a juvenile but now boasts 3-6 record, winning his first two and back on the scoresheet when making all at Leicester (1m4f, good to soft) in October; bumped into a quite well-regarded sort when second at Goodwood (1m6f, good) a fortnight ago and this unexposed 4yo looks a big contender to build on that encouraging return.

11/2

2nd

2

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Goodwood

Spinning Wheel

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (good to firm; 25-1) was the only blemish in his five-race 3yo career, which he ended with a narrow but game front-running win in handicap at Leicester (1m4f, good to soft); raised 6lb but worth another go at this trip.

8/1

1st

6

(2)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 3

17:02 Leicester

Spinning Wheel

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Well beaten in the Queen's Vase after winning his first two races; hammered by the winner on recent handicap debut at Ayr (1m5f, good to soft) but that was after three months away and he might strip fitter now.

8/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 11-32

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won both starts over 1m as a juvenile and two good runs in handicaps, especially the latest when running on well to push a relatively unexposed winner close at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft); might have won that day had the pace been stronger and he's only 3lb higher here over a longer trip.
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6th

10

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Hopewell Rock

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: George Boughey

Lightly raced 4yo who's without a handicap win but has mostly progressed in defeat, with the exception on heavy going; came from last to third in eight-runner race at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) seven weeks ago for a promising reappearance and the two ahead of him filled the same positions over 1m6f here on Tuesday; changed hands since and has a major chance.

9/2

3rd

4

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Hopewell Rock

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

2-2 as 2yo and progressive last term in his first three handicaps, short-headed by another unexposed sort at Leicester (1m4f) on third occasion; underperformed on heavy going (he won on it as a 2yo) when joint-favourite for the November Handicap at Doncaster on final outing but that's not hard to forgive and this lightly raced 4yo, gelded since latest start, surely has more to offer.

9/2

2nd

5

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 3

17:02 Leicester

Hopewell Rock

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Won both starts over 1m as a juvenile and two good runs in handicaps, especially the latest when running on well to push a relatively unexposed winner close at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft); might have won that day had the pace been stronger and he's only 3lb higher here over a longer trip.

100/30

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 212

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Beat the St Leger runner-up in a Newcastle 1m2f novice in March and returned from a lengthy break to push an unexposed Godolphin horse close at Newmarket (1m2f, good), which was probably a fine run given the penalty he carried; could easily be on a lucrative mark and this trip should benefit according to his pedigree.
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10th

2

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Warrant Holder

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Reappeared over C&D (good) in May in a first-time tongue-tie (retained since) having been gelded, and he won that big-field handicap from Thunder Run and Altareq to make it 3-6; fine effort in clear second in the Duke Of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm), where outstayed, and he's due to be 6lb higher in future handicaps; leading claims back down in trip.

4/1

2nd

4

(17)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Warrant Holder

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won in good style in a small field at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) last October in his second handicap; gelded and tongue tied when returning over 1m2f in 15-runner handicap at York (good; unraced on firmer) five weeks ago and he won that too, racing freely in mid-division before going on over 1f out to score by 1l; up 5lb and needs to settle better but clear potential still.

9/2

1st

2

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

Warrant Holder

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Built upon his previous promise (including on turf) to win in good style in a small field at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) last October on his second handicap start; gelded since and this lightly raced 4yo could have lots more to offer this season for his top stable; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

3/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 222062

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Only 1-8 and slightly concerning that he's been runner-up five times, though it was bordering on career-best form last time at Doncaster (1m2f, soft; fine on good); should be in the thick of it.
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7th

1

(9)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Kempton (AW)

Sovereign Sea

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Record of 0-8 since debut win but a quintet of second-place finishes (1m-1m2f, AW/turf) reflect broadly consistent form; seemingly outstayed over 1m4f at Leicester when last seen; useful in terms of ability and may yet double his tally.

9/2

4th

1

(9)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 3

17:02 Leicester

Sovereign Sea

10st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Only 1-8 and slightly concerning that he's been runner-up five times, though it was bordering on career-best form last time at Doncaster (1m2f, soft; fine on good); should be in the thick of it.

11/2

3

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:50 Doncaster

Sovereign Sea

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Bar a blip on fast ground at York in June his profile is essentially progressive, including clear second to a next-time-out winner at Newbury (1m2f, good) in May; shaped much better than result when never-nearer sixth of ten at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last time, left with too much to do after meeting trouble early in the home straight; could still be on a good mark.

7/2

25/1

Form: -25086

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has the form to feature but has been pretty desperate in his last three races and heavy ground was no excuse when tried in a visor last time.
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4th

6

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:00 Southwell

Whos Glen

11st 4lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Useful Flat racer who made the frame on four of his five hurdling starts for Donald McCain last season, most notably when third in valuable series final at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in March; well beaten in good-quality Flat handicap last month but ought to play a significant role in this.

5/2

15th

4

(17)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Whos Glen

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Donald McCain

9-1 when fifth in the Chester Cup last year for Andrew Balding, which is as good as he's ever been on Flat; 7lb lower today, having been right off the boil for that yard later in 2025; recent hurdle efforts for new stable aren't enough to persuade, especially given such a wide draw.

33/1

2nd

5

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:10 Sedgefield

Whos Glen

11st 5lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

A useful winning stayer on the Flat for Andrew Balding; yet to match that form in this sphere but he posted his best effort when third of ten in 2m4f handicap at Musselburgh 12 days ago; not out of things on this stiffer track.

5/2

Form: 016764 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Had a wide trip when a 4l fourth at Pontefract 12 days ago (1m2f, good to soft) but hasn't quite made the progress he once promised; this is a better trip for him but others preferred.
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9th

3

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

Chillingham

10st 6lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Awarded this race last year when also ridden by Becky Smith, and 6lb lower this time around; can't be totally written off but he's gone the wrong way over the last 12 months and was well beaten at 100-1 here last month.

5/1

15th

8

(12)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

Chillingham

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Promoted to first in 1m4f handicap here (good to firm) last June and he races off 2lb lower today; however, he wasn't at his best last year on his final few runs for Edward Bethell, and failed to threaten over hurdles in the winter on his first two starts for this yard; may be best watched.

50/1

Form: 4-4408

Last run: 66 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced since winning both races at two; ran okay in two Group 3s to start this season but has struggled to land a blow in 2m4f/1m6f handicaps the last twice; in calmer waters here but with a bit to prove.
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7th

2

(6)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 3

17:02 Leicester

Feigning Madness

10st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Lightly raced since winning both races at two; ran okay in two Group 3s to start this season but has struggled to land a blow in 2m4f/1m6f handicaps the last twice; in calmer waters here but with a bit to prove.

10/1

8th

9

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Goodwood

Feigning Madness

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

4yo who has had only seven races and acts on any going; fourth in 1m4f Group 3 at Newbury on reappearance hinted he may have staying potential; although running creditably, his subsequent 2m Group 3 and 2m4f Royal Ascot handicap didn't really prove his stamina and he now has his first go at 1m6f; whatever his ideal trip may be, he needs some improvement.

12/1

11th

6

(14)

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Feigning Madness

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

4yo who has had only six races; keeping on for fourth over 1m4f at Newbury (good) on 2025 reappearance hinted he may have staying potential; that wasn't confirmed over 2m here (good to firm) later in April, in his third Group 3, but that was a slowly run race and this is his first handicap.

28/1

Form: -14404 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
1m4f novice winner on the AW; hard to assess right now as he's been highly tried of late but hasn't shown much; others look safer.
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8th

9

(10)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 3

17:02 Leicester

Our Enery

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

1m4f novice winner on the AW; hard to assess right now as he's been highly tried of late but hasn't shown much; others look safer.

14/1

4th

5

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 44y

Class 2

18:45 Salisbury

Our Enery

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Off since early June when tailed off in the Italian Derby; progressive profile prior to that, including a fourth in the Lingfield Derby Trial; these terms aren't favourable but he's a 3yo who could yet have more to offer.

6/1

4th

2

(7)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 1

15:00 Lingfield

Our Enery

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

in rear

25/1

33/1

Form: 6000-0

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
12lb lower than when fourth in the 2023 Cambridgeshire for Ed Bethell; struggled last season and finished last at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f) after changing hands for 55,000gns.
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9th

9

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Oviedo

8st 10lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Alexandra Dunn

Very useful over middle-distances in his prime but was badly out of sorts on AW when last seen in the winter; drops back in trip and sports first-time cheekieces; considered if lively in the betting.

20/1

9th

8

(1)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Oviedo

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Alexandra Dunn

Started out for this yard last August rated 40lb higher; will find his level at some point but only of interest if backed.

33/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £59.60
Straight Forecast £42.92
Tricast £73.13
Trifecta £125.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Warrant Holder

POSTDATA:

Sovereign Sea

TOPSPEED:

Chillingham

Telegraph:

Hopewell Rock

RP RATINGS:

Warrant Holder

NEWMARKET:

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The Times:

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Daily Mail:

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D Express:

Warrant Holder

Daily Mirror:

Warrant Holder

Daily Record:

Warrant Holder

The Guardian:

Sovereign Sea

The Sun:

Sovereign Sea

The Star:

Chillingham