April 25 / 17.05 Leicester

17.05

Good To Firm

Carling Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Carling Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 72-112 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Beaten a nose on handicap debut at Newcastle (7f), after which he was gelded; won on Tapeta and Polytrack in next two starts and was a creditable second in his hat-trick bid at Kempton (7f) three weeks ago; still lightly raced and he's a big player if he can transfer his progress back on turf.
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2nd

9

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Lion Of Mali

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: James Fanshawe

Made it 3-4 for the year when winning at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in April and bounced back from a lesser run on soft ground with another win at Sandown last month (7f, good; Kimbara second); had just half a length to spare but he had to wait for a clear run and all of his wins have been by narrow margins; could still be ahead of the handicapper up 3lb.

9/2

1st

10

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Sandown

Lion Of Mali

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: James Fanshawe

Record in his first five handicaps read 21121, but finished over 7l behind Euphonia at Haydock (7f, soft) last month; may have found the ground too testing and now 10lb better off, but he still has work to do.

7/1

5th

1

(10)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

15:30 Haydock

Lion Of Mali

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Fanshawe

Progressive sort who made it three wins in four starts this year when squeezing through (hit on the nose by rival's whip) to lead towards the finish and beat the reopposing Eduardo Calderon at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 26 days ago; nudged up only 2lb and another bold bid looks assured if he as effective on softer ground (well held on good to soft last year but it was in a valuable sales race).

5/2

16/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 387-

Last run: 184 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Third of nine on his debut at Brighton (6f, good) last May but went backwards from that in two subsequent runs last season; still unexposed and now goes handicapping at this new trip but he needs to raise his game after six months off.
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4th

7

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Eduardo Calderon

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Second over C&D on his stable/seasonal debut in April; not quite so good at Haydock one month later but still early days and the C&D form is solid enough; high on the list.

4/1

4th

2

(8)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

15:30 Haydock

Eduardo Calderon

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Good start to his handicap career when close second of 12 to Lion Of Mali on last month's 7f Leicester reappearance (good to firm); if he comes on for that run it's possible he can turns the tables on a rival who had race fitness on his side on that occasion; well held on good to soft last year but it's much too soon to suggest he can't cope with softer than good.

5/1

2nd

9

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Leicester

Eduardo Calderon

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Third of nine on his debut at Brighton (6f, good) last May but went backwards from that in two subsequent runs last season; still unexposed and now goes handicapping at this new trip but he needs to raise his game after six months off.

16/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 4370-9

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden who has gone the wrong in handicaps and was always in rear on Newmarket reappearance (7f, good; hood added) 11 days ago; mark continues to fall but she needs a big turnaround on this drop back in grade.
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9th

10

(11)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Daretobedifferent

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: D Donovan

Won at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in May before respectable third of seven at Lingfield (1m1f, soft); hampered at the start when she flopped here (1m, good to firm) a fortnight and she's much better than that, but she needs to bounce back with a career best if she's to come out on top.

20/1

6th

6

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Newmarket (July)

Daretobedifferent

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: D Donovan

All races at up to 7f until finishing close up over 1m on the Rowley course in May, then held off an in-form rival at Nottingham (also on good ground); seemed to find 1m1f on soft a shade too much at Lingfield since but her claims are more solid than most now back at 1m.

9/2

3rd

3

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:05 Lingfield

Daretobedifferent

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: D Donovan

Came good at the 12th time of asking when seeing off six rivals at Nottingham (extended 1m, good) last Sunday; not obviously well treated under a 6lb penalty.

7/2

Form: 375-9

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Made a promising start when third at Lingfield (7f, good) last August but she's been well held in three subsequent runs including on handicap/stable debut at Nottingham (8.3f, good) two weeks ago; should be sharper with that run under her belt but she needs improvement back in trip; cheekpieces added.
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2nd

3

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Venetian Romance

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

A bit in and out in her six starts, but has shown ability as when fourth of 12 at Leicester (7f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) in April; now 5lb lower and would have a good chance if rediscovering that form.

11/2

6th

7

(8)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:24 Lingfield

Venetian Romance

9st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Not without ability as she showed when fourth of 12 at Leicester (7f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) last time; each-way claims if building on that.

8/1

4th

6

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Leicester

Venetian Romance

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Made a promising start when third at Lingfield (7f, good) last August but she's been well held in three subsequent runs including on handicap/stable debut at Nottingham (8.3f, good) two weeks ago; should be sharper with that run under her belt but she needs improvement back in trip; cheekpieces added.

14/1

Form: 568-0

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Down the field in three runs for Richard Hannon last summer and was tenth of 12 on his recent handicap/stable debut at Southwell (6f, Tapeta; 11-1); still early days but he needs a transformation at this new trip.
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8th

5

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

12:45 Doncaster

Sprinting Speed

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Ran quite encouragingly at Leicester in his only turf attempt since handicapping; interesting back in this sphere, assuming he responds well to first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces.

7/1

8th

6

(5)

18th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sprinting Speed

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

Down the field in three runs for Richard Hannon last summer and has showed little for current yard in two runs last month.

16/1

6th
10 (7)
Chelio

11/2

Form: 832-

Last run: 129 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Well held in his first two juvenile runs but he showed clear promise when runner-up in a Lingfield novice (1m, AW) in December; drops back in trip after a break but he pulled hard last time and is open to more progress on this handicap debut; interesting contender with Rossa Ryan booked.
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2nd

8

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Goodwood

Chelio

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Denis Coakley

Promising runs last season at 7f/1m; well held in two handicaps (7f/6f) this campaign, though was quite short in the betting for both and Windsor last time didn't go to plan; wouldn't rule out.

6/1

8th

2

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:10 Windsor

Chelio

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Denis Coakley

Improved with each 2yo run but his second of eight on Lingfield AW (1m) in December came in an ordinary novice; entitled to need the run on handicap/turf debut at Leicester (7f, good to firm) and he ran respectably in sixth, eased when beaten; may be capable of better over the new trip.

8/1

6th

10

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Leicester

Chelio

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Denis Coakley

Well held in his first two juvenile runs but he showed clear promise when runner-up in a Lingfield novice (1m, AW) in December; drops back in trip after a break but he pulled hard last time and is open to more progress on this handicap debut; interesting contender with Rossa Ryan booked.

11/2

9/1

Form: 785-34

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
0-6 but he's reached the frame in two handicaps for his current yard and was beaten less than 2l at Lingfield (7f, AW) last month; hasn't looked entirely straightforward but he didn't get the best of runs last time and he's in the mix back on turf; hood reapplied
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9th

8

(9)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:43 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yachtsman

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jack Morland

Got off the mark at Windsor (6f, good) in May and race may have come too soon when running flat three days later; still unexposed and may be worth another chance after a short break.

8/1

8/1

Form: 796-0 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Well held in three qualifying runs (6f) for Eve Johnson Houghton last season; 4-1 favourite on handicap/stable debut over C&D (good) 12 days ago but he was always in rear and finished 15th of 17; has good pedigree and is still early days but he needs to leave that latest form a long way behind.
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10th

7

(10)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:25 Bath

Castlekeely

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: James Owen

Unplaced in three 6f novice runs for Eve Johnson Houghton last year and the same in three 7f handicaps this term for new yard; his two highest ratings came on AW but the latest did offer some hope for this 3f longer trip.

6/1

7th

7

(8)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Castlekeely

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: James Owen

Unplaced in three 6f novice runs for Eve Johnson Houghton last year; sent off the 4-1 favourite for his stable/handicap debut at Leicester three weeks ago (7f, good) but never featured; no better back at Leicester ten days ago but that was in a Class 5; down in the weights and his best RPR came in his only AW start so it's too soon to discount him completely.

10/1

8th

12

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Leicester

Castlekeely

8st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: James Owen

Well held in three qualifying runs (6f) for Eve Johnson Houghton last season; 4-1 favourite on handicap/stable debut over C&D (good) 12 days ago but he was always in rear and finished 15th of 17; has good pedigree and is still early days but he needs to leave that latest form a long way behind.

8/1

Form: 4345-3

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden but she returned after a break with a close third in a Lingfield handicap (7f, AW) last month; should benefit from that run and she's respected off only 1lb higher back on turf.
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6th

7

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:10 Lingfield (AW)

Pretty Danielle

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Eight-race maiden but wasn't beaten far when third over C&D in March; may have had an off-day when beaten 18l at Leicester (7f, good to firm) the following month; sports first-time blinkers and impossible to write off.

8/1

9th

2

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Leicester

Pretty Danielle

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Seven-race maiden but she returned after a break with a close third in a Lingfield handicap (7f, AW) last month; should benefit from that run and she's respected off only 1lb higher back on turf.

8/1

6/1

Form: 4652-

Last run: 221 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
No progress in three qualifying runs but he found improvement upped to 7f on nursery debut when a strong-finishing second at Yarmouth (good to soft) in September; only 1lb higher than for that close call and he's an interesting contender with cheekpieces added on his return.
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1st

7

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:48 Ayr

Circle Of Trust

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

0-7 but ran well when second in Thirsk maiden (7f, good to soft; 9-2) two weeks ago; a repeat of that run would put him firmly in the mix.

11/2

2nd

4

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Thirsk

Circle Of Trust

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

0-6 and disappointing in handicaps on both starts this season (7f/6f, good to firm/good); however, she was runner-up in a nursery at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) last September and it's possible the return to slow ground will trigger a revival; he's a player if so.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 384-

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Close third of four on debut at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) last August; didn't match that in two runs during the winter but he's been gelded since and is a possible improver now returned to turf on his handicap debut; needs close look for in-form yard.
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5th

5

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Leicester

Great Success

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Not progressing but he has been more competitive off his reduced mark on his last two starts; others still bring more compelling claims.

10/1

4th

3

(6)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Great Success

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Six-race maiden who has inconsistent form but posted one of his better efforts last time; sole attempt over C&D (on debut) resulted in his peak form; interesting back here.

6/1

5th

4

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Great Success

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Showed promise during three-race 2yo campaign but has struggled in both handicaps this term (7f/6f) and needs to get his career back on track.

10/1

16/1

Form: -13779 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £15.00
Straight Forecast £12.34
Tricast £179.36
Trifecta £156.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lion Of Mali

LAMBOURN:

Pretty Danielle

Daily Record:

Chelio

Daily Mail:

Great Success

POSTDATA:

Yachtsman

D Express:

Eduardo Calderon

RP RATINGS:

Lion Of Mali

NEWMARKET:

Lion Of Mali

The Times:

Lion Of Mali

The Guardian:

Lion Of Mali

Daily Mirror:

Lion Of Mali

The Sun:

Lion Of Mali

Telegraph:

Pretty Danielle

The Star:

Pretty Danielle