EVENING RACING SATURDAY 10th MAY, 2025
Welcome to our MAY 10 Race meeting.
Welcome to our first evening meeting of the year. We have 7 races this evening , the first of which is at 5.25pm and the last at 8.30pm.
We would like to thank our sponsors today who are The European Breeders Fund and a special mention to our lovely sales representative Samantha Chapman who celebrated her 40th birthday yesterday!.
Important points to note today are:
Public bars and food stands will close today immediately following the final race and the racecourse will close shortly after
There is walk-in space available today within the Nelson Restaurant, therefore should you be interested in a 5 course meal please pop up and speak to our friendly team.
Please take a look at the racecourse map within your racecard to familiarise yourself with our facilities and in particular the location of our frst aid unit. We have 3 active first-aiders available this evening for your safety.
For our loyal Owners and Trainers we have provided the Club Room for your food plus the Club Terrace, Executive Room and 1st floor boxes AND OUR NEW PREMIER ROOM downstairs which we encourage you to enjoy.
Annual badge holders can use the Top floor boxes today plus use of the Club Terrace and the Executive Room for drinks.
Please be aware that we are now cashless on all bar and food outlets accepting only debit or credit cards. Please be assured that turnstiles and betting facilities will continue to accept cash for the time being. For those customers who either forget their cards or do not possess a debit card or credit card, we have special vouchers within the main office where you will be able to exchange your cash for vouchers and should you not spend your vouchers on the day you will be able to exchange them back for cash before you leave (up to 30 minutes after the last race), or use them on a future meeting.
This evening these are situated at the Main Office. Please remember to purchase your Ladies Day tickets soon as they are selling fast and once gone it is unlikely that there will be any available to purchase on the day.
HAVE A GREAT EVENING, THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN FOR THE NEXT MEETING WHICH IS OUR KINGPOWER FAMILY DAY ON BH MONDAY 26TH MAY.
Today’s Officials
Stewards
Mr G. PEARSON (Chief Steward)
Ms C. NASH (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Mr S. DROWNE
Ms A. GALLIERS-PRATT
Mr S. KIRK
Starters
Mr W. JARDINE
Mr M. SHERIDAN
Judge
Mr P. CHAMPION
Clerk of the Scales
Mr. J. LIND
Veterinary Officer
Mr S.THORNE
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Ms S. DUNCAN
Mr S MITCHELL
Ms K.WEST
Veterinary Surgeons
Mr W. BEVIN
Mrs E. HECKING
Farrier
Mr T.ALLEN
Medical Officers
PROF J. BUTON
Dr C. ROLLASON
Leicester Racecourse
The Racecourse, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4AL
Telephone: (0116) 271 6515
Email: info@leicester-racecourse.com
Nurse
Mrs G. LESTER
Clerk of the Course
Mr J. S. STEVENSON
General Manager
Mr D. MAYKELS
Betting Ring Manager
Mr C. MORRISSEY
Commentator
Mr A. FUSSEY
Presenter
Mr J. REYNOLDS
Safeguarding Officers
Ms D.WILDER
Mr D. MAYKELS
Launching Our Punters Cafe
Restaurant Menu
Saturday 10th May
Starters
Cauliflower soup served with a stilton cheese scone
Ham hock terrine served with pickled vegetables piccalilli pure and a brioche croute
M Mains
Breast of chicken stuffed with a sundried tomato, feta and basil mousse, with a chicken and leek bon bon, garlic and herb pomme Anna , carrot puree with honey and thyme with a chicken jus
Pan seared hake with a Parmesan veloute orzo pasta with broad beans and courgettes finished with a pea pure and a sauce vierge
Moroccan Stuffed Romano Peppers with harissa-braised chickpeas and lemony giant couscous and a spicy tomato sauce
Desserts
Tiramisu with chocolate chip ice cream and a coffee syrup
Strawberry mousse Eaton mess with compressed strawberries
C Cheese & Biscuits
Tea & Coffee
TheJoinRacingTVNowEBFRestrictedMaidenStakes(Class5) (forhorsesinBandD)(EBFRestrictedRaceQualifier)(GBBRace)
for maiden two yrs old x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80)
1 ARCHIBALD IVES (IRE) (26) 05
Br B g Arizona (IRE) - Divine Truth (IRE) Liam Wright (5) J
O Mr G. Ainsworth & HCS Darryll Holland, Newmarket T
B Athnid Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced gelding. Visored for 1st time, fifth of 9 in novice at Pontefract (5f, good, 4/1) 26 days ago TFRHHHII BHA-
2 BLUE JAMMIN (IRE) (-) 9-7 (12)
Br B c Sands of Mali (FR) - Tintern Cam Hardie J
O Muir Racing Partnership - Epsom Downs William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn T
B J. & J. Waldron
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled May 2. Sands of Mali colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 1m-9.5f winner Siouxperhero Dam unraced half-sister to smart US performer up to 1 1/4m Solva TFRHHHII BHA-
3 CALAFIORI (GB) (36) 6
Br B c Ardad (IRE) - Bredenbury (IRE)
9-7 (8)
Billy Loughnane J
O Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede George Boughey, Newmarket T
B St Albans Bloodstock LLP The Sporting Life S
TIMEFORMVIEW £18,000 yearling,Ardad colt. Half-brother to winner abroad by Kitten’s Joy. 8/1, last of 6 in maiden at this C&D (good) on debut 36 days ago, slowly away. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 DANDY’S ROCKET (IRE) (10) 6
Br B c Dandy Man (IRE) - Top Class Angel (IRE)
O FOSNIC RACING
9-7 (1)
Alistair Rawlinson J
Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Thompson Bloodstock & Scott Thompson Trade Access Panels Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 12,000 gns yearling, Dandy Man colt. Dam 1m winner 18/1, sixth of 7 in maiden at Pontefract (5f, good) on debut 10 days ago TFRHHIII BHA-
5 DIAMOND ALI (GB) (-)
9-7 (14)
Br Ch c A’Ali (IRE) - Birthstone Dylan Hogan J
O Sk & J Developments Ltd & partners
Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket T
B Amanda Rawding Birkett Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledApril 24.5,000 gns yearling,A’ali colt.Half-brother to several winners,including smart winner up to 9f Gift List and useful 6f winner Classic Win. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner TFRHHIII BHA-
6 OH WEST VIRGINIA (GB) (8) 0
9-7 (10)
Br Ch c Tasleet - Rowan Brae Aidan Keeley J
O Hunter Mortimore Owen Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B Whatton Manor Stud Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW 8,000 gns yearling,Tasleet colt. Closely related to 7.4f/8.3f winner Zuhair and 7f winner Star Mind and half-brother to winner up to 9f Gallovie Dam,French 2-y-o 1m winner,half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Flying Hammer.25/1,tenth of 11 in novice at Goodwood (5f,good) on debut 8 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 RENOVATIO ANGEL (GB) (-)
9-7 (13)
Br B c Harry Angel (IRE) - Silver Link (IRE) Pierre-Louis Jamin J
O Sleeve It Ltd Tom Dascombe, Lambourn T
B The Pocock Family Renovatio Aesthetic Clinic S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 14. £10,000 yearling, Harry Angel colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 1m-9.5f winner Lazieelunch. Dam 1 3/4m winner One to note TFRHHHII BHA-
8 SEND THE NAVY (IRE) (10) 0
Br B c U S Navy Flag (USA) - Send Up (IRE)
9-7 (6)
David Allan J O Capla, Propulsion, Chambers & Finch Gay Kelleway, Newmarket T
B Peter, Hugh & Philip McCutcheon
TIMEFORMVIEW €3,500 yearling, U S Navy Flag colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner BellaWella. Dam 1 1/2m-13.3f winner out of smart
1 1/4m-1 1/2m winner Briolette Last of 7 in maiden (40/1) at Pontefract (5f,good) on debut 10 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
9 SHAMAN CHAMPION (IRE) (-) 9-7 (3)
Br B c Shaman (IRE) - Angel Bright (IRE)
Pat Cosgrave J
O Mr Jaber Abdullah Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B Yeomanstown Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled February 28.13,000 gns yearling,Shaman colt.Closely related to useful 6f-8.6f winner Castle Hill Cassie and half-brother to 7f winner Summerseat Mist.Dam,2-y-o 7f winner,half-sister to smart 5f/6f winner Mister Manannan.One to note. TFRHHHHI BHA-
10 WHO’S ON FIRST (GB) (10) 3
Br B c Time Test - Perfect Melody (IRE)
O Mr Stuart C. Williams
B Mildmay Bloodstock Ltd
9-7 (5)
Warren Fentiman (5) J
Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEW 4,000 gnsTimeTest colt. Dam, unraced, closely related to very smart 2-y-o 1m winnerAt First Sight. Remote third of 7 in maiden at Brighton (5.3f, good to firm, 20/1) on debut 10 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA-
11 BLOSSOM IN THE AIR (GB) (28) 6
9-2 (2)
Br B f Land Force (IRE) - Poppy In The Wind Darragh Keenan J
O Mrs Wendy Edwards
Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T
B Ms W. Edwards High View Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLand Force filly.Sister to 2-y-o 5.3f winner Daisy Inthe Breeze.Dam 5f-6f winner Sixth of 9 in maiden (40/1) at Brighton (5.3f, good) on debut 28 days ago Sixth of 9 in maiden (40/1) at Brighton (5.3f, good) on debut 28 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
12 LEXINGTON EXPRESS (IRE)
(-)
Br B f Prince of Lir (IRE) - Bean Uasal (IRE)
9-2 (11)
Christian Howarth (3) J
O Middleham Park Racing LXI Alice Haynes, Newmarket T
B Philip & Orla Hore Middleham Park Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled March 22. €5,500 yearling, Prince of Lir filly. Half-sister to several winners, including winner up to 1m Geological and 1m winner Blues Emperor, both useful Dam 6f-7.4f winner TFRHHHII BHA-
13 MOGHITHA (IRE) (7) 3
9-2 (4)
Br B f Ghaiyyath (IRE) - White Mountain Connor Planas (3) J
O Mr Nawaf Almutairi David Loughnane, Tern Hill T
B Godolphin Dave Loughnane Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW 2,000 gns yearling,Ghaiyyath filly.Dam,runner-up both starts at 1m-1 1/4m,half-sister to high-class winner up to 1m Ribchester (won QueenAnne/Lockinge Stakes).Third of 10 in maiden atThirsk (5f,good,16/1) on debut 7 days ago.Likely to improve TFRHHHHH BHA-
14
OCEAN PIE (IRE) (-)
Br B f Supremacy (IRE) - Blockade (IRE)
9-2 (7)
Shane Gray J
O DKF Partnership Des Donovan, Exning T
B Randolf Stevens Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled April 6. €35,000 foal, Supremacy filly. Half-sister to several winners, including winner up to 7f Beleaguerment and 2-y-o 5f winner Nala Star Dam 2-y-o 5f/6f winner TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
2024: OVER SPICED 2 9 2 Joanna Mason 7-2 (Tom Clover) 12 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Moghitha (IRE), 11-2 Shaman Champion (IRE), 10-1 Renovatio Angel (GB), 11-1 Archibald Ives (IRE), 12-1 Calafiori (GB), Who’s On First (GB), 16-1 Oh West Virginia (GB), Ocean Pie (IRE), 18-1 Blue Jammin (IRE), Lexington Express (IRE), 28-1 Dandy’s Rocket (IRE), 33-1 Diamond Ali (GB), 100-1 Blossom In The Air (GB), 150-1 Send The Navy (IRE)
MOGHITHA showed plenty to work on when third at Thirsk last week and can put that experience to good use in a weak maiden. Newcomers Shaman Champion and Renovatio Angel rate the biggest threats
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10 MRS TRUMP (IRE) (19) 1063-53 C D
Br B m James Garfield (IRE) - Musicora
O R Chapman, G J Daly & R J Parks
5 9-3 (12)
Cam Hardie J
Paul Midgley, Westow T
B Rathbarry Stud R&N Logistics & Daughters Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner Respectable third of 9 in handicap (4/1) at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago
Becoming well treated and she could have a part to play. TFRHHHII BHA54
11 EDVARD GRIEG (IRE) (11) 000-554
Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Lyric Piece
O On Top Racing & D Cunha
B Mr David Harrison
4 8-13 (6)
George Wood J
Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEW Respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at Brighton (8f, good to firm, 9/2) 11 days ago Down in trip and now tried in blinkers Opposable TFRHHHII BHA50
12 LADY IN HAVANA (GB) (11) 000-404 D
Br Gr f Havana Grey - Louya (IRE)
4 8-13 (2)
Dylan Hogan J
O Mr D. Morgan and Mr K. J. Parris Martin Dunne, Newmarket T
B Mr & Mrs T. Foster
TIMEFORMVIEW Good 2 3/4 lengths fourth of 9 to Silky Robin in handicap at Brighton (6f,good to firm,16/1) 11 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter TFRHHHII BHA50
13 PEMBROKESHIRE (GB) (14) 0-60005 D 5 8-10 (3)
Br B g Iffraaj - Gwerrann Pierre-Louis Jamin J
O Diamond Racing Ltd
Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Aston Mullins Stud Diamond Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fifth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 8/1) 14 days ago Hopes pinned on the first-time blinkers sparling a return to form. TFRHHIII BHA47
14 ISHE WORTH AGAMBLE (GB) (133) 600530- 4 8-9 (7)
Br B g Camacho - Disco Doris
O Mr E. A. Brook
James Sullivan J
Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Stourbank Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 12 in handicap (25/1) at Newcastle (7.1f). Off 133 days and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA46
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
2024: CATHERINE CHROI (IRE) 6 9 12 Mohammed Tabti 5-2 (Iain Jardine) 13 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 11, 13. Visor worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 2, 3, 8, 13. Blinkers worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 9, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1. Stewards Note: BEAUZON: Following its run on 28/4/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped awkwardly from the stalls HEROISM: Following its run on 22/4/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed off the bend. ISHE WORTH AGAMBLE: Following its run on 28/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Silky Robin (IRE), 6-1 Ideal Guest (FR), 7-1 Antiphon (IRE), 8-1 Mrs Trump (IRE), 17-2 Raft Up (IRE), 10-1 Edvard Grieg (IRE), 12-1 Arc Shadowfax (GB), 14-1 Lady In Havana (GB), 18-1 Travis (GB), 22-1 Pembrokeshire (GB), 28-1 Heroism (IRE), 40-1 Classy Clarets (IRE), Ishe Worth Agamble (GB), 66-1 Beauzon (GB)
ANTIPHON has slipped to an attractive mark and, having shaped as though he may be coming to hand at Windsor recently, he is taken to strike in a first-time visor Silky Robin opened his account at Brighton last time and is feared, along with Ideal Guest. Who was a good second over this C&D recently. Mrs Trump is another for the shortlist.
The Sophie Ellis-Bextor Plays @leicesterraces 5th July Handicap Stakes (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80)
1 HOW’S THE GUVNOR (IRE) (21) 5024-05
Br B g Calyx - Blessing (USA)
(9)
George Wood J
O Set Barabbas Free Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Sir Robert Ogden
TIMEFORMVIEWFifth of 7 in handicap (11/1) atWolverhampton (7.2f) 21 days ago Likely to find
2 DELICACY (IRE) (22) 21-5600
Br B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Novat (IRE)
O Nick Bradley Racing 18
B Denis and Mrs Teresa Bergin
9-8 (10)
Sean Dylan Bowen J
James Owen, Newmarket T
TIMEFORM VIEW 125/1, last of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 22 days ago First run for yard after leaving Roger Fell and it will be interesting to see how she shapes up in the betting. TFRHHHHH BHA69
3 OUTRUN THE STORM (IRE) (17) 5-50304 CD
Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Sweet Surprise (IRE)
O Middleham Park Racing XCVII
9-6 (7)
Jack Garritty J
Richard Fahey, Malton T
B J. M. McGrath Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 5/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good) 17 days ago Place possibilities TFRHHHII BHA67
4 MY MATE MIKE (IRE) (22) 11030-1 D
Br B g Camacho - Forgotten Wish (IRE)
5 9-6 (8)
Cam Hardie J
O Mr Dean Ivory J. R. Jenkins, Royston T
B Swordlestown Little Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWCareer best when winning 15-runner handicap (22/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 22 days ago 2lb nudge fair enough and he’s one for the shortlist TFRHHHII BHA67
5 LEAP DAY (GB) (17) 05000-2 5 9-6 (3)
Br B g Gregorian (IRE) - Yearbook David Allan J
O Reality Partnerships IX Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Bearstone Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Second of 9 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good, 16/1) 17 days ago Big player off the same mark here TFRHHHHI BHA67
6 BELIEVE YOU ME (IRE) (214) 211006- D
Br B m Make Believe - Beauthea (IRE)
5 9-6 (4)
Shane Gray J
O Coxwell Partnership Heather Main, Wantage T
B Fiona McStay & Make Believe Syndicate Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW Below form sixth of 13 in handicap at this course (6f, heavy, 16/1). Off 7 months and it’s likely that she will come on for the run. TFRHHIII BHA67
7 TOUCHWOOD (IRE) (14) 600-300 D
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Aaraamm (USA)
O Mr David Edward Balfe
7 9-5 (2)
James Sullivan J
Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Mabaki Investments William Hill S
TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 8 in handicap (16/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 14 days ago Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. TFRHHIII BHA66
8 THOUGHTFUL GIFT (GB) (17) 04100-6 D 6 9-0 (1)
Br B m Charming Thought - Millsini
O Mr W. Prosser
B Houghton Bloodstock UK Ltd
Katrine Holm (7) J
Martin Dunne, Newmarket T
Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW66/1,first run since leaving Jack Jones when sixth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (8f,AW) 17 days ago. Readily passed over.
9 NAVAL ACADEMY (GB) (28) 00000-6 D
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Nargys (IRE)
O Ms Austerfield, 8 Amigos, Mr J Burns
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
HIIII BHA61
8-13 (5)
Dougie Costello J
Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
Mark Walford Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Sixth of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 28 days ago No more than an each-way squeak.
10 EXQUISEMENT (GB) (9) 65330-6 4 8-11 (6)
Br Ch f New Approach (IRE) - Endless Charm
O Mr Jim Gill
Darragh Keenan J
Michael Keady, Newmarket T B Godolphin
TIMEFORMVIEWFirst run since leaving H-A.Pantall when last of 6 in handicap atYarmouth (10.1f,good to firm,18/1) on UK debut 9 days ago. Significantly down in trip and it’s best to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA58
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2024: CHARENCEY (IRE) 4 9 7 Josephine Gordon 7-1 (Ian Williams) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Delicacy (IRE), 9-2 Leap Day (GB), 11-2 My Mate Mike (IRE), 6-1 Outrun The Storm (IRE), 12-1 How’s The Guvnor (IRE), Touchwood (IRE), 16-1 Believe You Me (IRE), Naval Academy (GB), 25-1 Exquisement (GB), 50-1 Thoughtful Gift (GB)
It will be interesting to see if support arrives for DELICACY on her debut for the shrewd James Owen yard and, if it does, the hint should be taken. Leap Day put in a good shift on his first run following a truncated 2024 campaign and he is next on the list ahead of Outrun The Storm and My Mate Mike. TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
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The British EBF Maiden Stakes
(Class 4) (GBB Race)
for maiden three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234)
1 DARK TORNADO (IRE) (36) 62/30-2
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Snowy Peak
O Paul Kwok & Ms Angel Li
B Denis Noonan
John Egan J
Denis Quinn, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced gelding. First run since leaving James Horton when respectable second of 8 in novice at this C&D (good, 9/2) 36 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Should make his presence felt
2 GLADIADORA (IRE) (20) 0-6
Br B f Churchill (IRE) - Desert Lily (IRE)
O R Coleman, G Glendining, L Glendining
B Mrs Renata Coleman
9-11 (5)
Sean Dylan Bowen J
Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced filly. First run since leaving M. C. Grassick when sixth of 8 in maiden at Bath (8f, firm, 100/1) 20 days ago. Readily passed over TFRHIIII BHA-
3 INDIAN SPIRIT (IRE) (28) 34
Br B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Bongiorno (IRE)
3 9-4 (1)
Billy Loughnane J
O Teme Valley Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Diomed Bloodstock Ltd Wishanger Estates Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-raced colt.25/1,better effort when fourth of 12 in maiden at Newbury (8f,good) 28 days ago Major player TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 LICENCE TO CONQUER (IRE) (23) 0
Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Miranda Frost (IRE)
O D. Mooney, J. Belcher & J. Gerber
B Yeomanstown Stud
3 9-4 (7)
Kyle Strydom J
Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced gelding. 200/1, last of 11 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good) on debut 23 days ago Probably more one for handicaps in due course TFRHHIII BHA-
5 LOOKS FANTASTIC (GB) (43) 0-2
Br B g Kameko (USA) - Stacey Sutton (FR)
O Richard and Alexia Howes
3 9-4 (3)
Aidan Keeley J
Edward Bethell, Middleham T
B Aston Mullins Stud Tattersalls S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced gelding. Second of 12 in maiden at Southwell (8.1f, 5/1) 43 days ago Open to improvement and will be a threat if able to build on that back on turf. TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 PANTANI (GB) (19) U-0
Br B c Pinatubo (IRE) - Via Lattea (IRE)
3 9-4 (2)
Callum Hutchinson J
O Jayar Investments Clive Cox, Hungerford T
B Ickworth Stud Clive Cox Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced colt. 6/1, tenth of 11 in novice at Kempton (6f) 19 days ago Well-bred and in good hands but he needs to raise his game. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 WHAT A RECOVERY (GB) (-)
3 9-4 (6)
Br B g Land Force (IRE) - Tidal Stream Shane Gray J
O Mr John Joseph Smith Des Donovan, Exning T
B Highclere Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW 45,000 gns yearling, 1,000 gns 2-y-o, Land Force gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart performers Reach ForThe Moon (stays 1 1/4m) and Chalk Stream (stayed 1 1/2m). Probably best watched on debut. TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024: SOCIALITE (IRE) 3 9 4 William Cox 16-1 (Charles Hills) 14 ran Running for the first time since Gelding No 7.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Indian Spirit (IRE), 5-2 Looks Fantastic (GB), 3-1 Dark Tornado (IRE), 12-1 Pantani (GB), 40-1 Licence To Conquer (IRE), 66-1 What A Recovery (GB), 300-1 Gladiadora (IRE)
INDIAN SPIRIT sets a good standard and is the one to beat. Looks Fantastic has shown promise and can improve again on his third start, while Dark Tarnado isn’t discounted.
The Kube @leicesterraces - Leicester’s Premier Event Venue Handicap Stakes (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80)
1 CANDONOMORE (FR) (13) 60606-1 D
Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Tikitiki (FR)
David Allan J
O Times of Wigan Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Haras D’Etreham Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (6/1) at Wetherby (8f, good
firm) 13 days ago, readily 4lb rise is unlikely to debar another bold show.
2 KIT GABRIEL (IRE) (58) 0641-00
9-9 (6)
Br B g Kodiac - Maleha (IRE) Dale Swift J
O MAC Racing Seb Spencer, Malton T
B Tally-Ho Stud Eco-Power Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in December Last of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 22/1) 58 days ago Looks vulnerable TFRHHIII BHA72
3 CLIFFCAKE (IRE) (43) 00-2150 D
9-9 (7)
Br B h Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Cake (IRE) Darragh Keenan J
O Mr S. R. Bowring Roy Bowring, Edwinstowe T
B Mr D. J. Anderson
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Southwell in February. Seventh of 8 in handicap (11/2) at the same course (6.1f) 43 days ago Moves up in trip here and others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA72
4 KRACKING (GB) (18) 064310 C D
9-8 (3)
Br Gr g Muhaarar - Vallado (IRE) Warren Fentiman (5) J
O Mr Michael Wood and Mr Mathew Wood Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Wood Hall Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable individual Course winner Latest win at Brighton in April 6/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) 18 days ago Needs a couple of these to falter TFRHHHII BHA71
5 CALANTHE (GB) (12) 423521 D 4 9-8 (5)
Br B g Kingman - Orchid Lily Laura Coughlan (3) J
O J Allison & Partner
Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Archie Watson Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 7/2, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 12 days ago, well ridden. 3lb nudge easy to swallow and he should give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA71
6 DOUBLE TIME (GB) (21) 04606-6 D
Br B g Bated Breath - Darling Daisy
O Mrs P. Scott-Dunn
7 9-7 (4)
Callum Hutchinson J
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T
B Patricia Ann Scott-Dunn DragonBet S
TIMEFORM VIEW Quirky sort First run since leaving Sir Mark Todd when sixth of 7 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 21 days ago.Tough to assess at present.
7 ALJEZUR (IRE) (21) 000-000
Br B g Galileo Gold - Lady Mega (IRE)
O A. C. O’Keeffe
TFRHHIII BHA70
4 8-8 (1)
George Wood J
Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Tally-Ho Stud PRA World Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs Eleventh of 12 in handicap (7/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 21 days ago Significantly back up in trip and likely to come up short once again. TFRHHIII BHA57
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024:WAR OF WORDS (IRE) 5 9 9 Connor Beasley 11-2 (Alex French) 8 ran Hood worn by No 6. Blinkers worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Stewards Note: KIT GABRIEL: Following its run on 13/3/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
CLIFFCAKE: Following its run on 28/3/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed late-on.
DOUBLE TIME: Following its run on 19/4/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
ALJEZUR: Following its run on 19/4/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Candonomore (FR), 5-2 Calanthe (GB), 10-1 Kracking (GB), Aljezur (IRE), 12-1 Cliffcake (IRE), 16-1 Double Time (GB), 20-1 Kit Gabriel (IRE)
CANDONOMORE did the job well on his seasonal reappearance at Wetherby and he’ll take plenty of stopping off this 4lb higher mark if in a similar mood.The consistent Calanthe gained a deserved success at Lingfield recently and he is the clear main danger Kracking could be the one to pick up minor place money.
Racecourse Record Times
The King Power Raceday 26th May Book Now Handicap Stakes (Class 6)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40)
1 LIFE ON THE ROCKS (IRE) (9) 032232 D
Br B g Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Spirited Girl (IRE)
Jack Garritty J
O Mr Aidan J. Ryan Richard Fahey, Malton T
B Cn Farm Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Second of 4 in handicap (3/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 9 days ago, having run of
Visor back on and this 7-y-o is likely to be in the thick of things
2 STINTINO SUNSET (GB) (37) 54124-5 CD
Br B m Twilight Son - Sunset Kitty (USA)
Dylan Hogan J
O The Stevedores Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket T
B S. Clarke, G. Parsons & A. Wideson Birkett Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner First run since leaving Julia Feilden when respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 14/1) 37 days ago. One to consider
3 MONKS MEAD (GB) (17) 3000-00
BHA54
9-8 (2)
Br Gr g Outstrip - Abbotsfield (IRE) George Bass J
O Rowdown Racing Partnership Mark Usher, Lambourn T
B Llety Farms Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 40/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 17 days ago Up in trip and he looks up against it. TFRHIIII BHA54
4 OFFIAH’S BOY (GB) (229) 04030-
9-7 (5)
Br B g Le Brivido (FR) - Zerka Sean Dylan Bowen J
O The Legacy Group Racing Club Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B Lord Marchwood Legacy Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Fourth of 7 in novice hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, good to firm, 200/1) 31 days ago This modest performer is passed over TFRHIIII BHA53
5 BACK FROM DUBAI (IRE) (10) 033022 8 9-6 (6)
Br B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Emirates Rewards
Alistair Rawlinson J
O Mr K. Nicholls Roy Bowring, Edwinstowe T
B Godolphin
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable second of 11 in handicap (8/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 10 days ago Back up in trip and another bold show could be on the way. TFRHHHHI BHA52
6 ODD SOCKS HAVANA (GB) (10) 266202
9-6 (8)
Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Hamloola Dale Swift J
O Group Equine Racing IX Seb Spencer, Malton T
B The Hamloola Partnership Eco-Power Racing, New Group Equine Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFifteen runs since last win in 2024.Very good second of 11 in handicap at Pontefract (8f,good,11/2) 10 days ago, not ideally placed. Up in trip and he’s one of the more likely candidates TFRHHHII BHA52
7 THE ORMER GATHERER (GB) (20) 0000//-10 D
Br B or Gr g Outstrip - Camp Fire (IRE)
9-3 (9)
James Turner (5) J
O Mrs V. Perchard David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold T
B Mr J. L. Skinner
TIMEFORMVIEW Successful at Lingfield in March. Seventh of 10 in handicap (8/1) at Southwell (11.1f) 20 days ago Not easy to make a case for TFRHHIII BHA49
8 FIRST ENCOUNTER (GB) (10) 5015-04 C D
Br B g Le Brivido (FR) - Miss Meticulous Darragh Keenan J
O The LAM Partnership John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh T
B Pinnacle Bloodstock Ltd Pinnacle Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. 6/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good) 10 days ago. Back up in trip and he’s not without each-way hope
9 MR TRICK (IRE) (12) 402665 D
Br B g Kodiac - Alkhawarah (USA)
(7)
Billy Loughnane J
O Ian Williams Racing Club Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Castlefarm Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Twenty runs since last win in 2023. 18/1, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap atWolverhampton (8.6f) 12 days ago. One of two of these make more appeal from a win point of view.
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2024:THREE DONS (IRE) 5 8 7 Molly Gunn 14-1 (Tony Carroll) 13 ran Hood worn by No 2. Visor worn by No 1, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 8. Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Life On The Rocks (IRE), 4-1 Odd Socks Havana (GB), 9-2 Back From Dubai (IRE), 13-2 First Encounter (GB), 7-1 Stintino Sunset (GB), 12-1 Mr Trick (IRE), 22-1 The Ormer Gatherer (GB), 33-1 Offiah’s Boy (GB), 50-1 Monks Mead (GB)
It could be worth siding with STINTINO SUNSET, who should come on for last month’s reappearance spin on the all-weather and she has edged back down to the mark off which she was successful on fast ground at Windsor in September Back From Dubai, Odd Socks Havana and Life On The Rocks have all been knocking on the door and are feared in that order of preference
Next Meeting - MONDAY 26 MAY 2025
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