October 07 / 17.35 Leicester

17.35

Good To Soft

Next Meeting @leicesterraces Tuesday 14th October Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Next Meeting @leicesterraces Tuesday 14th October Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 614549 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won on good ground at Pontefract in July and wasn't far away from following up there next time; more recent efforts cast plenty of doubt, however; down the field at Pontefract yesterday.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

The Good Biscuit

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

C&D winner off this mark on soft ground (also won on good to firm) last autumn; his recent efforts have been no more than respectable but he's nicely handicapped back at venue which suits.

6/1

4th

4

(5)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Pontefract

The Good Biscuit

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Form at Pontefract features two wins last term and a close second during a consistent spell this spring; however, finished almost 6l behind Rock Opera here last time and has work to do to reverse those placings.

13/2

4th

3

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

The Good Biscuit

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Below par last time but consistent otherwise of late and may well rebound, especially back at Pontefract; form here features two wins in 2025 and a close second this spring.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: -09700 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his form for Peter Chapple-Hyam but has struggled badly in five runs this season for his current yard; a major leap of faith is required.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Albert Cee

9st 8lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Didn't get home over 7f at Southwell in March and appreciated the drop to 6f when winning there 20 days ago following a short break; both wins on turf have been on good to soft, and has claims off this 3lb higher mark.

7/2

1st

7

(6)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Albert Cee

9st 5lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Didn't get home over 7f here in March and is back off the same mark as when winning over C&D in January; off two months, but has won after much longer absences and high on the list.

8/1

Form: 755121 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has returned to 6f for last three races and produced figures of 121; had his race won some way out here four weeks ago (on good) and should go well again despite the 6lb rise.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

20:15 Nottingham

Holbache

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Admirable 8yo who recorded his 11th win when surging clear on his reappearance at Catterick (6f, good to firm) last month; has a 10lb rise to deal with but he still looks on a workable mark and his last four wins have come under Tom Kiely-Marshall; key player.

9/4

1st

6

(1)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Holbache

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Multiple sprint winner who runs here for the first time; 3lb higher than when last winning at Leicester (6f, good to soft) last September; not badly treated on that form but has yet to produce one of his better efforts following a break.

16/1

3rd

3

(5)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Holbache

9st 11lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Below best at Leicester recently; had won two of his three 6f starts previously but he hasn't run on the AW for over a year and has been better on Polytrack than Tapeta in the past.

7/1

Form: 250078 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has dipped below last winning mark at Thirsk (6f, good; first-time visor) in April but only eighth with the cheekpieces back on last time and now the blinkers return; unconvincing.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Wreck It Ryley

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

The handicapper has been in command since his runaway win at Leicester (6f, good) in April; today's return to sprinting is in his favour but he's likely to be vulnerable at this level.

40/1

9th

10

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Wreck It Ryley

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Raced exclusively at shorter, gaining most wins over 6f; looks likely to be outstayed and outclassed upped in trip/grade.

66/1

8th

4

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:50 Musselburgh

Wreck It Ryley

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Kept trying when third at Doncaster last time (6f) but was beaten over 3l and he's not looked well handicapped since scoring by 6l in April; he's also only 1-16 over 7f.

10/1

Form: 855273

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has gone 0-12 since winning a York novice last season and soft ground was no excuse when behind The Organiser at Brighton; still has each-way claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(13)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Gila

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Won at York last summer (5f, good to soft) on her second start but beaten 14 times since; ran okay without improving for the step up to 7f at Kempton two weeks ago; drops in class but drawn widest and others may have her measure.

8/1

4

(13)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Gila

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Won at York last summer (5f, good to soft) on her second start but beaten 14 times since; ran okay without improving for the step up to 7f at Kempton two weeks ago; drops in class but drawn widest and others may have her measure.

8/1

4

(13)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Gila

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Won at York last summer (5f, good to soft) on her second start but beaten 14 times since; ran okay without improving for the step up to 7f at Kempton two weeks ago; drops in class but drawn widest and others may have her measure.

8/1

Form: 070640

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Well over two years since sole success; best run for a while when fourth at Chester (6f, good; cheekpieces first time) but failed to back that up when last at Ayr.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Emperors Son

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won at Hamilton (6f, good) last month on second start back from a break and the neck runner-up went one better there next time; he's used to plying to his trade in a lower grade but is not discounted up just 2lb.

15/2

1st

4

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Emperors Son

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Carlisle winner on debut in June 2023 (5f, good to firm); gained another win at Wolverhampton in January (5f) and fair run back on turf when fourth at Pontefract last time (6f); a possible, but perhaps better at shorter.

15/2

4th

8

(3)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Emperors Son

9st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Only turf win came at Carlisle on debut in June 2023 (5f, good to firm); won again at Wolverhampton in January (5f) but may just need this after 122-day break.

9/1

Form: 608430 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
The winner of 11 races; likes soft ground and has been contesting stronger races for the most part of this season so could run well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Count Dorsay

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark.

11/2

2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Count Dorsay

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark.

11/2

16

(11)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Count Dorsay

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Ended 2024 with a pair of soft-ground 6f wins at Catterick, the second of them off 13lb higher; handicapper has held the upper hand this year but conditions will suit and he helps form a strong hand for Tim Easterby.

12/1

Form: 596591 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won narrowly at Brighton (6f, soft; won on good) recently but with the first two clear and that was a welcome return to form; just 1lb higher.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

The Organiser

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Mark Pattinson

Can miss the break but he's on a dangerous mark and was runner-up here (7f, good) in May before a respectable fourth at Chepstow last month; this return to AW is no problem and he has each-way claims.

12/1

4th

2

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:03 Chepstow

The Organiser

9st 8lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Mark Pattinson

5lb lower than when winning at Brighton last September (6f, soft); solid second, albeit put in his place by the winner, at Lingfield four weeks ago (7f, good); drying conditions may suit others more.

6/1

2nd

6

(6)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

The Organiser

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Mark Pattinson

His fourth win (Brighton last September) temporarily halted a downward trajectory but he hasn't been placed since; best to look elsewhere.

16/1

Form: 6-8689 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won twice last year but has lost his way badly of late and well behind Holbache on this track most recently.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(7)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Leicester

Ray Vonn

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: B F Brookhouse

Won twice last year but has lost his way badly of late and well behind Holbache on this track most recently.

20/1

9th

4

(1)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Leicester

Ray Vonn

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: B F Brookhouse

Won two in a row over 6f last May and July (good and good to soft) but he's had just three inconclusive runs this year, again slowly away but finding little and eased at Newmarket 25 days ago; has something to prove.

33/1

8th

1

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newmarket (July)

Ray Vonn

10st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: B F Brookhouse

Won off a 2lb higher mark at York last summer (6f) but little to shout about since then and can only be watched for now.

14/1

Form: 448-97 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish gelding with an overall strike-rate of 5-41; hasn't shown enough in two runs for this yard following a lengthy break to fancy today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

14

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Rough Diamond

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: John G Carr

Smart handicapper back in the day for Eddie Lynam; wasn't able to add to his tally of five wins when moving to Britain; operating at a much lower level nowadays, but not showing much for present trainer.

33/1

11th

7

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Rough Diamond

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: John G Carr

Smart handicapper back in the day for Eddie Lynam; wasn't able to add to his tally of five wins when moving to Britain; operating at much lower level nowadays, but not showing much for present trainer who tries blinkers here.

18/1

6th

9

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:42 Dundalk (AW)

Rough Diamond

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: John G Carr

C&D winner, five-time scorer in all; has struggled in three 7f runs since joining John Carr after a spell in Britain.

50/1

Form: -53335 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Yet to win but has shaped well on a few occasions and wasn't beaten all that far returned to 6f here four weeks ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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: 053384

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and progressive in handicaps, the only real blip at York in July; came from well off the pace to be fourth at Ripon (6f, good) last time and, if okay in the new headgear, he should be a major player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Big Apple Jack

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

13-race maiden; two decent seconds this season, including last time when beaten 1.25l in a 6f handicap at Pontefract (good; ran on well in closing stages); interesting on first try at 7f.

5/1

2nd

1

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Big Apple Jack

10st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Still a maiden and balance of form this season doesn't strongly suggest he'll defy top weight in this field; on a positive note, he's nicely treated on peak 3yo efforts.

7/1

4th

5

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Ripon

Big Apple Jack

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

11-race maiden; fair second at Nottingham on reappearance in April (6f, good) but well beaten on AW debut latest; could bounce back.

8/1

Form: 688343 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner who is 0-11 on turf and was beaten 3l in a selling handicap last time (6f, soft; 28-1); others more likely.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(6)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Laurens Dream

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Both her wins have come at Newcastle (6f and 7f); she has finished second in 7f classified events on her last three starts but she will need to raise her game to take this; the return to Newcastle and switch to blinkers could spark extra though.

5/1

2nd

5

(6)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:25 Southwell (AW)

Laurens Dream

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Losing run stands at 18 but she has run well in 7f classified events on Tapeta on her last two starts, the latest here last week; strong claims in this field.

2/1

14

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Laurens Dream

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Michael & David Easterby

Gained both wins on Newcastle AW last November; 0-12 on turf but has frame possibilities on some of her recent form; drop back to Class 6 looks a plus.

12/1

Form: 211679 D BF

Last run: 209 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Struggling when last seen in March but has since had wind surgery and he lurks on a fair mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Conquest Of Power

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Usher

Five-time AW winner including over C&D; his last success was 17 months ago but he returned after a short break with an eye-catching fourth in a Wolverhampton handicap (6f, Tapeta) last week; didn't get much luck in that race and he's in the mix back up in trip; visor reapplied.

11/2

4th

9

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Conquest Of Power

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Usher

His C&D third in March was his only effort of note since wind surgery last summer; it hasn't been a springboard to better things and he's not a solid option.

12/1

4th

7

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Conquest Of Power

10st 3lb

J: Miss Jacintha Hynes

T: Mark Usher

Rarely seen on turf these days even though he has won on it; only one piece of recent worthwhile form and jockey (who also owns him) is having her first ride in public; has dropped 8lb below his last winning mark, though, so could play a part if producing his best.

20/1

Selections

Telegraph:

Holbache

TOPSPEED:

Fenlander

The Times:

The Good Biscuit

SPOTLIGHT:

Big Apple Jack

NEWMARKET:

Havana Gila

POSTDATA:

Emperor's Son

RP RATINGS:

The Organiser

D Express:

Rough Diamond

The Star:

Fenlander

Daily Mirror:

The Good Biscuit

The Guardian:

Holbache

Daily Mail:

Holbache

The Sun:

Holbache

Daily Record:

Holbache