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16.15

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Ladbrokes “Free Rewards With Instant Spins” Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Ladbrokes “Free Rewards With Instant Spins” Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 215-28 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won on soft ground in the autumn and ran big race in defeat on reappearance outing at Haydock (1m3f, good to soft) in the spring, but disappointed on his next outing (again raced too freely) and is not easy to predict.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Lesrico

9st 6lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Lisa Williamson

Sole win from 11 starts came in game fashion on soft ground at Doncaster (1m2f) in October and he ran a fine race when runner-up behind Blue Wonder at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) on his reappearance 22 days ago, coming clear of the rest; on the shortlist.

7/1

2nd

7

(2)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Lesrico

9st 5lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Lisa Williamson

Ninth start when off the mark in game fashion from the front at Doncaster (1m2f, soft; 6lb higher today) in October under Ben Ffrench Davis; out of the handicap when appearing to run well 11 days later (1m2f, good) and he needs a second look on this reappearance.

10/1

Form: 24-178

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Scored over extended 1m4f on Tapeta in January and probably found 8.6f too sharp on that surface last month, after a break; should be fine back on turf but others have more persuasive profiles all the same.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Chaos

9st 10lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ended a lengthy losing run at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) in January but disappointed when favourite back there (1m2f) later in month; no headgear on this return from 191 days off and this trip looks on the sharp side.

9/1

7th

11

(9)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

12:43 Newcastle (AW)

King Chaos

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Runner-up to Golspie over C&D and then did well (fourth) from a poor track position at Southwell, before things slotted neatly into place for a cosy 12.5f win here (7-4 favourite; from 3lb lower) 11 days ago; given a decent gallop to aim at, should be there or thereabouts.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 622244 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has modest 2-31 strike-rate but scores good marks for her consistency in recent months, having made the frame five consecutive times (once over C&D); probably won't be far away.
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4th

10

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Naturalia

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Runner-up three times in a row over 1m3f/1m4f on turf this summer and her 1m2f fourth at Ayr was similar form; big shout on that but the problem is that her AW form (six races, including three last autumn) is at a lower level.

8/1

4th

2

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Naturalia

10st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Runner-up three consecutive times in recent weeks, perhaps most notably when losing out only by a head in higher-grade company at Carlisle (1m3f, good to soft) two starts ago; also suited by this C&D; likely contender.

7/2

Form: 973-98

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Did well for new stable last season, winning three times over 1m at Ripon; also suited by 1m2f, but launched this campaign with two low-key runs (7f/1m) and needs a good boost from the new cheekpieces.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Precious Spartan

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Patrick Neville

Never dangerous over 7f in sole outing this term; has a record of 3-3 over C&D (all on good ground last term; 0-17 elsewhere) and looks very interesting returned to this scenario; favourably treated off 1lb below last winning mark.

5/1

9th

9

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Precious Spartan

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

Progressive after joining this yard last May, winning three times at Ripon (1m, good) and posting a close third at Ayr (1m, soft) in September when last seen; the drop back to 7f might not be ideal on his reappearance but he's one to consider nevertheless.

11/1

Form: 6-6540 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won twice off marks slightly higher than today's last season (1m3f/1m4f) and was seemingly back in good nick when running-on fourth over C&D (good) last month, but suffered heavy defeat on AW 16 days ago and has become far too inconsistent to rely upon.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Idyllic

9st 4lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Most of her best AW efforts were on Polytrack but there was a 2024 second on Wolverhampton Tapeta; won at Thirsk (1m4f) on this day last year off a 3lb higher mark; no joy since but her Ayr fourth (1m2f) on latest start was a healthy step back in the right direction.

7/1

Form: 798543 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won three times over 1m here last season; yet to hit top gear this year but was placed over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago and remains well handicapped; dangerous to ignore.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Penelopes Sister

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Triple course winner who made all over 1m at this track last September; has generally struggled since but she showed signs of a revival here (fourth of 12) three weeks ago and is now 6lb lower than for her last success; could be dangerous back up in trip and she's versatile ground-wise.

9/1

4th

2

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Penelopes Sister

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Three-time C&D winner last year, making all on two occasions and ridden prominently on the other; much less effective when ridden very patiently on all four appearances this season but her keeping-on fifth here (1m2f, soft) last month was a big step back in the right direction; well handicapped now and needs close attention in the betting.

7/1

Form: 64-854 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent hurdler who returned to the Flat with respectable fourth (just behind Penelope's Sister) over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; 1lb lower today and might be better suited by the slightly slower ground; each-way claims at least.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(10)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Ravenscraig Castle

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Overall record of 3-54 but he's been placed over hurdles in his last two runs and is well handicapped on his best Flat form in 2025; hard to rule out back in this sphere and he has won at this track.

12/1

2nd

3

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:48 Perth

Ravenscraig Castle

11st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Iain Jardine

Won over C&D (Class 5, good; same mark) last July; has mixed hurdling with Flat racing this year and wasn't beaten far when third over C&D (good; 7-1, Just Dottie fifth) 25 days ago; highly likely to give his running, even though he isn't a frequent winner.

7/2

Form: -35251 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
In good form this year, most recently when coming from the rear for C&D (good) success five weeks ago; subsequent 3lb rise is offset by Jack Nicholls' claim today; likely contender again.
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1st

4

(3)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ayr

Recobella

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

Good second at Doncaster (1m4f) in May but scuppered by a slow start when a never-nearer fifth of 11 at Hamilton (1m4f) last time; no surprise to see her play a prominent role here.

11/4

Form: 0-9959

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden who has basically been disappointing this season (four runs; 6f-1m); moves up in trip with quite a bit to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Lightning Galaxy

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

11-race maiden; seemingly aided by first-time tongue-tie when respectable fifth of eight at Carlisle (7f, good) three weeks ago and ought to be suited by this return to 1m but others have more pressing claims.

16/1

Form: 00607- D

Last run: 297 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Regressive mare who was badly out of form when last seen in the autumn; needs to have been revitalised by subsequent break, and could be considered only if attracting market support.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Shes Got Bottle

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Disappointing (0-13) since joining Lizzie Quinlan, last of 12 at Catterick (7f, soft; 50-1) over a fortnight ago; hopes pinned squarely on these newly applied cheekpieces and an AW return (0-7) providing the spark; risky even from this plummeting mark.

66/1

11

(13)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:50 Catterick

Shes Got Bottle

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

0-12 (Flat and hurdles) for current stable; edging down the weights but she doesn't look in the sort of form required to capitalise, especially from the widest stall.

33/1

Form: -69536

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden; kept on for third of six at Hamilton (8.3f, good; wore cheekpieces) last month but safely held on AW since; sports first-time blinkers for first attempt at 1m2f; others appeal more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

3

(6)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Positive Thoughts

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Promise as a 2yo and she ran her best race in handicaps when keeping on for third at Hamilton (8.3f, good) ten days ago; her best run came on Tapeta and she is one to consider.

4/1

3rd

4

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:20 Hamilton

Positive Thoughts

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: John & Sean Quinn

Modest maiden who wasn't discredited in first-time cheekpieces when fifth of nine in 1m Carlisle handicap last month; needs to build on it if she's to gain a first win at the seventh attempt.

10/1

Form: 54-990

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who has finished well down the field on all three appearances this season, most recently when 100-1 over C&D (good; first-time cheekpieces) last month.
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11th

12

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Parole Officer

9st 2lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Ran quite well in AW nursery on stable debut in November but was well beaten twice on turf in the spring (1m/8.3f); moves up in trip with cheekpieces tried here; others have much less to prove.

50/1

9th

10

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

20:25 Hamilton

Parole Officer

8st 10lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

A fair 1m juvenile maiden for Sean Woods; beat only one for his new yard on his return in 1m Musselburgh handicap though; others appeal more.

33/1

Betting Forcast

8/1 Lesrico, 16/1 King Chaos, 6/1 Naturalia, 12/1 Precious Spartan, 16/1 Idyllic, 7/2 Penelopes Sister, 6/1 Ravenscraig Castle, 3/1 Recobella, 20/1 Lightning Galaxy, 40/1 Shes Got Bottle, 8/1 Positive Thoughts, 40/1 Parole Officer

Verdict

She hasn’t been at her best this season but PENELOPE’S SISTER has dropped another 1lb since her third over C&D a fortnight ago and, with Shay Farmer claiming a useful 5lb, she might be able to record a fourth course win. Ravenscraig Castle may not have been ideally suited by the fast ground when just behind the selection last time and is second choice. Last-time-out C&D winner Recobella also has a big role to play.[Chris Wilson]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Penelope's Sister

The Times:

Recobella

The Sun:

Lesrico

RP RATINGS:

Idyllic

Telegraph:

Naturalia

Daily Mirror:

Recobella

The Star:

Recobella

Daily Record:

Recobella

POSTDATA:

Penelope's Sister

The Guardian:

Penelope's Sister

Daily Mail:

Penelope's Sister

D Express:

Penelope's Sister