Leicester Race 1 - Join Racing Tv Now Novices' Handicap Chase
GRANDAD'S CAP (1) opened his account with fences convincingly at the second attempt in latest. Sure to have more improvement in him and will take some stopping again here despite the added burden. One to beat. The challenger will likely be MOOR END (3) who has made a positive start to chasing including a second place finish over course and distance. Must prove himself in testing conditions. Rates a top chance. THE BRICKEY RANGER (5) is a point-to-point winner who could have more to offer on just the second chase outing. OWL OF ATHENS (4) holds some ability though must improve on recent form. Best of the remainder. Something for the Multiples: ITALIAN SPIRIT (2)

Jockey: K Brogan
Weight: 78.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished third of 7 starters at Catterick on December 28 over 3800m, 5 len behind Couldbeaweapon with 75kg at $5. Last start came from midfield and won by 5 len Market Rasen on February 1 over 4800m slow track defeating Worth The Walk with 76kg at $2.90 in a steeplechase. Fitter now and making headway every start. Opened winning account and can continue against this line-up.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 01/02/2026 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Soft | Kevin Brogan | 76kg | 6:52.34 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.88 |
| 3/7 | 28/12/2025 | 222 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,900.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 75kg | 4:56.89 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/05/2025 | 170 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good | Adam Wedge | 76kg | 6:22.00 | 6-5-4 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $3.25 |
| 6/7 | 01/12/2024 | 16 | HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 3120m | Heavy | Richie Mclernon | 70kg | 4:07.90 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 55.0L | $34.00 |
| 99/5 | 15/11/2024 | 13 | G2 OPEN 4U | $98,460.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 70.5kg | 5:08.62 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/11/2024 | 195 | HDLE 4U | $29,110.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Adam Wedge | 70kg | 3:49.10 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $34.00 |
| 99/8 | 21/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Y | A O'sullivan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Miss Megan Bevan
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished eighth of 9 runners at this track on November 30 over 4100m, slow track; 28 len behind Fresh Speculation carrying 69.5kg at $126. Last start finished fifth of 7 starters at Wincanton on January 29 over 4000m, on heavy track; 34 len behind Mutley Crew with 73.5kg at $19. Has ability and can sneak a place if finds best.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 29/01/2026 | 60 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Heavy | James Best | 73.5kg | 5:29.83 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 34.0L | $19.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/11/2025 | 575 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 4123m | Soft | James Best | 69.5kg | 5:20.11 | 9-6-8 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $126.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/05/2024 | 783 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,420.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Soft | Ben Poste | 64.5kg | 5:07.43 | 8-5-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $41.00 |
| 0/10 | 13/03/2022 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,960.00 | Warwick Uk | 4225m | Good Soft | A Coleman | 75.5kg | 5:18.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/02/2022 | 61 | NHDLE 4U | $17,330.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good Soft | A Coleman | 73kg | 4:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $7.50 |
| 9/14 | 09/12/2021 | 22 | HDLE HCP 3U | $15,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 4225m | Soft | A Coleman | 75.5kg | 5:27.50 | - | 0 |
| 29.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 17/11/2021 | 33 | HDLE HCP 3U | $15,360.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Good Soft | F Gregory | 73.5kg | 4:42.86 | - | 0 |
| 4.6L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 15/10/2021 | 202 | MHDLE 4U | $14,930.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | Good | A Coleman | 71.5kg | 5:17.10 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.62 |
| 4/9 | 27/03/2021 | 114 | NHDLE 4U | $10,390.00 | Newbury | 3282m | Good Soft | A Coleman | 70kg | 3:55.61 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 03/12/2020 | 33 | MFLAT APP 46 | $6,330.00 | Market Rasen | 3333m | Soft | A Coleman | 70kg | 4:32.72 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 31/10/2020 | - | FLAT 46 | $10,830.00 | Ascot Uk | 3157m | Soft | A Coleman | 70kg | 3:47.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Lily Pinchin
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Resumes off a 46 day letup. Last outing sat on speed throughout then finished second of 8 runners at this track on December 28 over 4000m, 6 len behind Ballymackie carrying 74.5kg at $5. Run before finished third in a small field at Lingfield on November 27 over 4000m, 3 len behind Rip Wheeler with 74.5kg at $2.90. Progressing well this campaign. Sure to feature.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/12/2025 | 31 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,910.00 | Leicester | 4023m | Good | Lilly Pinchin | 74.5kg | 5:12.67 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/11/2025 | 27 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Lingfield | 4023m | Good | Lilly Pinchin | 74.5kg | 5:16.45 | 4-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.88 |
| 1/16 | 31/10/2025 | 200 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Lilly Pinchin | 73.5kg | 5:14.38 | 6-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/04/2025 | 35 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Good | James Best | 74kg | 4:34.65 | 2-3-7 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/03/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Taunton | 4807m | Good | Lewis Saunders | 75.5kg | 5:56.11 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 44.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/02/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Wincanton | 4299m | Good Soft | Tom Broughton | 72kg | 5:48.00 | 1-6-5 | 0 |
| 47.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/16 | 20/01/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Good Soft | James Best | 75.5kg | 4:41.32 | 4-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 99/14 | 31/12/2024 | 28 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good Soft | James Best | 74kg | 6:30.48 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/16 | 03/12/2024 | 222 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Connor Brace | 73kg | 5:40.70 | 11-4-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/14 | 25/04/2024 | 21 | MHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Good | Connor Brace | 72.5kg | 4:39.24 | 9-7-7 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/04/2024 | 26 | NHDLE MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Heavy | James Best | 71.5kg | 4:24.40 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 36.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Benjamin Macey
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 32 days. Last run finished seventh of 10 starters at Fontwell Park on January 11 over 5200m, slow track; 30 len behind Cooleenymore carrying 66.5kg at $15. Start before made some head-way from midfield; finished fourth of 8 starters at Lingfield on December 13 over 3900m, 38 len behind Getaway With You carrying 73.5kg at $17. Go close. Certainly worth including.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 11/01/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,700.00 | Fontwell Park | 5230m | Soft | Sean Houlihan | 66.5kg | 7:13.89 | 1-3-7 | 0 |
| 30.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/12/2025 | 27 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | Good Soft | Daniel Sansom | 73.5kg | 4:59.75 | 4-5-4 | 0 |
| 38.8L | $17.00 |
| 8/11 | 16/11/2025 | 408 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good Soft | Sean Houlihan | 75kg | 5:54.26 | 11-8-8 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $34.00 |
| 10/11 | 04/10/2024 | 120 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good Soft | James Best | 71kg | 4:27.56 | 2-9-10 | 0 |
| 80.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/06/2024 | 31 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good | Nick Scholfield | 71kg | 5:44.83 | 2-4-6 | 0 |
| 23.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 06/05/2024 | 14 | W2 | $0.00 | Dawstown P2p | 4828m | Y | D Kiely | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/04/2024 | 9 | CHSE HUNT 5U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 4425m | Good | D Kiely | 70kg | 5:52.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/04/2024 | 20 | W1 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Heavy | D Kiely | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 56.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/03/2024 | 35 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Heavy | D Kiely | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 18/02/2024 | 21 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Nenagh P2p | 4828m | Heavy | D Kiely | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/01/2024 | - | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Dungarvan P2p | 4828m | Heavy | D Kiely | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.1L | $1.00 |

Jockey: James Turner
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Worcester October 15 over 4600m. Previously first up; ran last in a small field at Worcester September 26 over 4600m, 84 len behind Coco Mademoiselle with 68.5kg at $51. Expect he will not threaten.
Last Starts 120 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/9 | 15/10/2025 | 19 | HCP CHSE 4U | $12,350.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | James Turner | 62kg | 6:05.22 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/3 | 26/09/2025 | 75 | CHSE 4U | $19,880.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | James Turner | 68.5kg | 5:52.40 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 84.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/07/2025 | 357 | HCP HDLE 4U | $9,230.00 | Stratford Avon | 4431m | Good Firm | Chris Ward | 68kg | 5:36.83 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $19.00 |
| 99/9 | 21/07/2024 | 73 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,190.00 | Stratford Avon | 5306m | Good | Chris Ward | 69kg | 6:34.11 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/05/2024 | 18 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $12,070.00 | Stratford Avon | 4425m | Good Soft | Chris Ward | 71kg | 5:21.16 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/04/2024 | 280 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $12,070.00 | Stratford Avon | 3721m | Good Soft | Chris Ward | 70kg | 4:40.98 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $101.00 |
| 99/7 | 16/07/2023 | 64 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 4526m | Good | Chris Ward | 70kg | 5:37.83 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 11/11 | 13/05/2023 | 52 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Good Soft | Chris Ward | 72.5kg | 4:33.10 | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/03/2023 | 126 | NHDLE 4U | $13,420.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Soft | Conor Ring | 68.5kg | 4:52.60 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $201.00 |
| 9/11 | 16/11/2022 | 10 | NHDLE 4U | $11,730.00 | Warwick Uk | 4225m | Soft | Conor Ring | 68.5kg | 5:20.56 | - | 0 |
| 79.0L | $301.00 |
| 99/11 | 06/11/2022 | 273 | MHDLE 4U | $18,050.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3215m | Heavy | T Doggrell | 68.5kg | 4:25.27 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Lee Edwards
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished fourth of 8 starters at Huntingdon on January 22 over 4700m, slow track; 30 len behind Call Me Arthur with 64.5kg at $126. Run before finished sixth of 8 starters at Southwell on December 14 over 4900m, 63 len behind Ali Star Bert with 64.5kg at $41. Looking to others.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/01/2026 | 39 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,430.00 | Huntingdon | 4727m | Soft | Lee Edwards | 64.5kg | 6:25.88 | 3-6-4 | 0 |
| 30.5L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/12/2025 | 27 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good Soft | Lee Edwards | 64.5kg | 6:23.77 | 1-6-6 | 0 |
| 63.3L | $41.00 |
| 99/10 | 17/11/2025 | 230 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Good Soft | Alice Stevens | 62kg | 6:02.04 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 99/6 | 01/04/2025 | 52 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $11,800.00 | Fakenham | 4727m | Good | David Noonan | 66kg | 5:50.87 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/02/2025 | 37 | HDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | David Noonan | 71kg | 4:13.99 | 9-8-8 | 0 |
| 41.0L | $301.00 |
| 13/14 | 02/01/2025 | 169 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,760.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Good Soft | David Noonan | 70.5kg | 3:49.15 | 13-13-13 | 0 |
| 136.8L | $251.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/07/2024 | 74 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | David Noonan | 71.5kg | 3:56.30 | 4-7-7 | 0 |
| 50.3L | $51.00 |
| 3/4 | 04/05/2024 | 14 | W2 M | $0.00 | Necarne P2p | 4828m | Soft | N Mcparlan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $1.00 |
| 3/5 | 20/04/2024 | 49 | W3 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | D Mcgill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/03/2024 | 21 | P2P 4 | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Y | N Mcparlan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |
| 1/2 | 10/02/2024 | 83 | W2 M | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Heavy | N Mcparlan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $1.00 |