October 14 / 16.44 Leicester

16.44

Good

Willpower Group Handicap

  • Prize money: £8897.8
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 15 runners
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Willpower Group Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 966132 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won for the first time since going handicapping at Epsom in July (7f, good) and was subsequently placed at Goodwood (7f, good to soft) and back at Epsom (7f, good); cheekpieces now tried and on a career high mark (3lb higher than last time); contender.
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1

(9)

14th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:44 Leicester

Aurora Majesty

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Won for the first time since going handicapping at Epsom in July (7f, good) and was subsequently placed at Goodwood (7f, good to soft) and back at Epsom (7f, good); cheekpieces now tried and on a career high mark (3lb higher than last time); contender.

8/1

2nd

9

(5)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

14:45 Epsom

Aurora Majesty

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Made it 3-6 when landing a C&D handicap (good) last month and he found more progress when front-running third in big field at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to soft); only 1lb higher on this drop back in grade and he's an interesting contender.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 239051 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won twice on the AW in January, and scored again at Haydock last time (7f, good to soft); now back on a career-high mark but clearly in decent form.
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1st

1

(3)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Herrington

Won a division of this off 9lb lower in 2025 when it was run as a 0-85, and raised his highest mark defied twice more after; holding his own in Polytrack Class 2s of late, but has more back in his favour tonight.

7/2

3rd

4

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 2

16:53 Lingfield (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Has registered all wins over 7f and in lower grades; however, ran respectably in Lingfield Class 2 most recently, while shaping as if this return to 1m is worth a go; whether he can defy current mark is another matter.

12/1

4th

3

(5)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 3lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Herrington

Into the veteran stage but in the form of his life this winter, finishing third over C&D before a Wolverhampton win and a Southwell second; likely vulnerable to an improver but should give his running again.

9/2

Form: 110244 D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Went up 13lb for winning three 7f handicaps earlier in the season; hasn't fared quite as well since, including on soft ground at Sandown last time; others looks stronger.
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1st

8

(3)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Crimson Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Best form at 7f on good/firmer; completed a hat-trick last summer and ran creditably in big field at Newmarket in the first of his two starts this term; chance may depend on the actions of the weather, however.

8/1

10th

5

(12)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Crimson Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Best form at 7f on good/firmer; completed a hat-trick last summer and could be set for further success this term, having performed encouragingly (third of 18) at Newmarket on reappearance; one to consider.

6/1

Form: 874026 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
All wins have been over 7f, including when scoring off 1lb higher at Musselburgh in April (good to soft); some fair efforts since, but a bit to find with Legal Reform on last month's Haydock form.
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6th

4

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Persuasion

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

9yo who capitalised on some leniency from the handicapper to win at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago; goes well there but he's a C&D winner too and he should be in the thick of things again from just 2lb higher.

6/1

1st

3

(1)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Persuasion

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

9yo who hasn't been at the top of his game on either start this season but wasn't beaten far when sixth of ten over C&D three weeks ago and he's down to a tempting mark; won over C&D last April; possible contender.

7/1

Form: 20-165 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Returned after wind and gelding operations to win off 3lb lower at Newmarket in June (7f, good to firm; trained by George Boughey); has since changed yards and fair run when fifth in competitive handicap at Doncaster on stable debut last time (7f, good to soft; form sound); chance
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5th

2

(8)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Lakers

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Unexposed at 6f; this mark is in range judged on his two placed efforts this winter; failed to fire on Good Friday but he received a kick before the start which won't have helped; no surprise to see him bounce back.

10/1

9th

12

(4)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Lakers

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Impressed at Southwell last October when dropped back to 6f; two solid efforts in defeat this year and this stiff test at the trip should be beneficial; shortlisted.

8/1

3rd

3

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Lakers

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Two fine runs since dropped back to 6f, winning easily at Southwell in October and running well from a wide stall back there on New Year's Day; not fully exposed and he is high on the list.

2/1

Form: 021-89

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Ex-Charlie Appleby; won Kempton nursery in December (7f, standard to soft) but has been well beaten on turf since, latest on stable debut having been bought for 65,000gns in July; bit to prove now.
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3rd

4

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Wild Nature

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

His best efforts for Godolphin came on AW; no show in two turf runs for Ed Bethell in the autumn but he bounced back to form wih a bang when making all in a 7f handicap at Kempton in November; a 2lb rise is manageable but there are other front-runners on show and he has a 197-day absence to overcome back on turf.

7/2

6

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:44 Leicester

Wild Nature

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Ex-Charlie Appleby; won Kempton nursery in December (7f, standard to soft) but has been well beaten on turf since, latest on stable debut having been bought for 65,000gns in July; bit to prove now.

16/1

9th

11

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Wild Nature

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Edward Bethell

Ended his 2024 campaign with AW win but failed to beat a rival, back on turf, in sole run this term (May); sold out of Charlie Appleby's yard for 65,000gns in July; market may guide.

20/1

Form: 297043 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Two wins for Andrew Balding, the second an Ascot handicap in May 2024 (good), before 50,000gns sale last October; taken time to hit top form for new yard but sound runs on last two starts, latest a close third in a Newbury handicap last month (7f, good to soft); interesting.
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7th

8

(6)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Arctic Thunder

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Record of 0-9 for current stable but he has made the frame in last three attempts over 7f; could go well returned to this distance with Newbury reappearance (6f) under his belt.

8/1

12th

11

(16)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Arctic Thunder

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

String of runs last summer (6f-7f) suggested he was ahead of his mark but he often ran into trouble and/or got going too late; no surprise at all were he to take this back from a break but he is not one for the faint of heart.

8/1

Form: 28078U D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Two wins on fast ground this term; has a decent chance on his best form and this big-field handicap should suit, but not been at his best on last two completed starts (behind Legal Reform at Haydock two runs back); makes a quick reppearance after unseating his rider at York on Friday (unruly with a first-time hood which is left off here).
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17th

1

(20)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Leadman

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Has an underwhelming strike-rate, given his ability, but he was second of 22 off a good mark over C&D eight days ago and would surely have gone very close had he not met trouble in running from well off the pace; the problems today are that he's back up 4lb, drawn even wider and has another big field to negotiate his way through; huge player but plenty needs to go right.

6/1

2nd

3

(18)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Leadman

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Has an underwhelming strike-rate, given his ability, and brings a doubt over current form; otherwise attractively treated off a mark 3lb lower than the one he defied at the 2025 Newmarket July festival.

12/1

6th

6

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Newmarket

Leadman

8st 6lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David O’Meara

He has a modest strike-rate for one of his ability (2-19) and needs everything to drop right; however, he's well treated on last year's best efforts and may have needed his recent reappearance run at Thirsk; not ruled out.

8/1

Form: 530271 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won this race off 3lb lower mark last season (heavy); comes into this on the back of an all-the-way win at Beverley last time; could go well but this looks a stronger contest.
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8

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

It Just Takes Time

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Prolific winner at up to 7.5f, on all types of ground; 3lb lower than when last scoring at Beverley last September and, with his trainer among the winners, don't be surprised if he returns to form.

14/1

12th

6

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

It Just Takes Time

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner in 2022, with no joy from nine subsequent visits but most of those were over shorter, whereas his last four wins (elsewhere) have been at about 7f; he's now 1lb lower than when making all at Beverley last September and a case can be made.

40/1

6th

7

(11)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

It Just Takes Time

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner in 2023 but all his subsequent wins have come over 7f+; on dangerous mark but he's faded at big prices in both runs this season and latest was over C&D (eighth of 16) three weeks ago; down the list.

16/1

10/1

Form: 22-132

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced; won a Nottingham maiden in April (6f, good; second has won three times since); has returned from a 137-day break with two good runs in AW handicaps, latest over 7f at Kempton; chance.
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19th

27

(13)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Storm Free

8st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Lightly raced 4yo who has a largely solid record and is 2-4 on turf; gelded prior to respectable effort in big field at Newmarket on seasonal debut, taking form figures since upped to 7f to 216; may still have more to offer; big run looks plausible.

16/1

6th

7

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Storm Free

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Tate

Good-ground maiden winner on his April return last year and it was a good run after a break when third of 14 at Newcastle (also 6f, AW) in August; signed off by beating 14 others at Leicester (7f, good) in October after which he was gelded; retains plenty of potential ahead of this comeback on just his fourth handicap start.

4/1

12

(1)

14th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:44 Leicester

Storm Free

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

Lightly-raced; won a Nottingham maiden in April (6f, good; second has won three times since); has returned from a 137-day break with two good runs in AW handicaps, latest over 7f at Kempton; chance.

10/1

Form: 000204 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Capable but not particularly consistent; won four times last year, at 7f/1m, three on the AW, the other a 7f Newmarket handicap; sound run when fourth at Kempton last time (7f, standard to slow); capable of going well.
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10th

9

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

Noodle Mission

9st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

May have needed the run at Kempton 12 days ago but he ended up well beaten; he has a lower turf mark to exploit but is a better horse on AW; others look safer.

16/1

10th

5

(1)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Noodle Mission

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Has claims on his best form last year but he ended last season with a poor run at Leicester (7f, good) in October and his last win was 21 months ago; others preferred.

25/1

13

(16)

14th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:44 Leicester

Noodle Mission

9st 4lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Capable but not particularly consistent; won four times last year, at 7f/1m, three on the AW, the other a 7f Newmarket handicap; sound run when fourth at Kempton last time (7f, standard to slow); capable of going well.

33/1

Form: 721661 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has won two of his last four races, both over 7f, the first at Carlisle in August (good to firm), the second at Ayr last month (soft); on a career-high mark now but not out of it.
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3rd

4

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Count Palatine

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Useful effort in defeat at Beverley (about 7f) last May and confirmed that stiff tracks suit when winning here (7f, good to firm; sole course start) in August; improved again when successful at Ayr later and no surprise if he comes on plenty from first two runs in 2026.

16/1

10th

12

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Count Palatine

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

All four wins over 7f, once on this track; probably stays further and is worth another go over 1m but he was last to finish on his comeback here over 7f in April and likely other days.

25/1

13th

6

(9)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

Count Palatine

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner; two wins in the second half of 2025 and he ended that campaign with a good second of 15 at Leicester in October; runs off the same mark but he could only manage a midfield finish in this race on his reappearance 12 months ago.

16/1

Form: 275110 D BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Winner at Ffos Las (7.5f, soft) and Galway (7f, yielding) in July but finished last when favourite for a Chester handicap (7.5f, good to soft) on only outing since; could bounce back.
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4th

5

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Itsneverjustone

9st 5lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Back-to-back wins at Ffos Las and Galway in June/July proved the highlight of his 2025 campaign; promising seasonal return when fourth of 16 at Doncaster three weeks ago; needs to take a step forward.

5/1

Form: 111041 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Progressive sort who has won four of his last six races, first three over 6f (one here) and the latest over 7f at Epsom (good to soft; met trouble in running); has gone up 21lb but should be competitive again.
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5th

14

(1)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Kisskodi

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Harry Eustace

Unraced on soft/heavy; scored four times on turf last term and may resume his progress with creditable AW reappearance under his belt; combined record of 3-4 at Epsom and Brighton bodes well for this first visit to Goodwood, which is quite similar to those tracks; highly respected.

6/1

3rd

5

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Kisskodi

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

All four of his wins were on turf last year, but he was runner-up on his sole AW start at Newcastle; his progressive profile gives him a squeak but he may be better for his first outing since October.

12/1

16

(3)

14th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:44 Leicester

Kisskodi

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Harry Eustace

Progressive sort who has won four of his last six races, first three over 6f (one here) and the latest over 7f at Epsom (good to soft; met trouble in running); has gone up 21lb but should be competitive again.

12/1

50/1

Form: 4530

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Unexposed sort; finished 13th of 15 on his handicap debut at Doncaster last month (6f, good); may be better suited by 7f, but plenty to prove.
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2nd

5

(1)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Uniting

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ian Williams

Won twice over this trip at Kempton (Polytrack) and Newcastle (Tapeta) in November; fair third of seven behind two of these at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) last month; each-way claims down another 1lb if taking to this track at the first time of asking.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Uniting

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Game effort to win at Kempton in November (1m) and followed up off the same mark at Newcastle eight days later; his form has dipped on his last two starts but he forms part of a strong hand for Ian Williams.

8/1

9th

9

(2)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Uniting

9st 3lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ian Williams

Won over 1m at Kempton and Newcastle in November; good third back at Kempton last month and not disgraced in Newcastle Class 2 with cheekpieces added (left off now) a fortnight ago; handily drawn for a prominent racer and needs considering back in a lower grade.

5/1

Non-runners

Sarab Star, Sixtygeesbaby

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £264.80
Straight Forecast £198.65
Tricast £2206.74
Trifecta £3046.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sarab Star

TOPSPEED:

Sixtygeesbaby

The Sun:

Aurora Majesty

The Star:

Storm Free

POSTDATA:

Kisskodi

D Express:

Arctic Thunder

Daily Mirror:

Crimson Spirit

RP RATINGS:

Leadman

THE NORTH:

Persuasion

NEWMARKET:

Sixtygeesbaby

The Guardian:

Sixtygeesbaby

LAMBOURN:

Sarab Star

The Times:

Sarab Star

Telegraph:

Sarab Star

Daily Mail:

Sarab Star

Daily Record:

Sarab Star