Leicester Race 4 - Leicester Racecourse - Ideal Self-Hire Wedding Venue Handicap Chase
The application of cheekpieces could help LEECH (7) after he didn't travel with much enthusiasm last time before making late headway. With a good pace to aim at holds every chance. HAWK STONE (3) finished ahead of the aforementioned on latest start and likely there is more improvement to come providing just the third start over larger obstacles. Similar can be said for CLASSICAL STING (1) who claimed a victory on chasing debut at Kelso delivering penultimate start. Disappointingly couldn't follow that up but is still a likely player here. Winner of this last year NIGHT JET (8) arrives below his best. May contend.

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; won by a neck Kelso on November 18 over 3400m slow going defeating Moon Phases carrying 70.5kg at $3.80 in a steeplechase. Last start finished second in a small field at Catterick on December 28 over 3100m, 9 len behind Supreme George carrying 75.5kg at $1.80. Another big run is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 28/12/2025 | 40 | STPLE HCP 4U | $15,410.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 75.5kg | 3:53.81 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $1.83 |
| 1/6 | 18/11/2025 | 320 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 70.5kg | 4:27.31 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 8/14 | 02/01/2025 | 30 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,760.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 73.5kg | 3:49.15 | 11-8-8 | 0 |
| 28.3L | $201.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/12/2024 | 18 | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71.5kg | 4:10.99 | 5-8-8 | 0 |
| 32.8L | $81.00 |
| 3/4 | 15/11/2024 | - | HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Adam Wedge | 71.5kg | 3:52.94 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Toby Mccain-Mitchell
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start made ground from midfield; finished fourth in a small field at Ffos Las on January 30 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind El Rojo Grande with 76kg at $10. The start before that; pulled up at Ludlow on January 15 over 4000m. Confidence low and looks tested.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 30/01/2026 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,170.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Heavy | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 76kg | 4:15.58 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $10.00 |
| 99/12 | 15/01/2026 | 43 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,610.00 | Ludlow | 4023m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 74.5kg | 5:14.52 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/12/2025 | 9 | STPLE HCP 4U | $26,320.00 | Haydock Park | 4023m | Good Soft | Lee Edwards | 73kg | 5:14.29 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 36.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/11/2025 | 33 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 71kg | 4:04.22 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $26.00 |
| 99/9 | 22/10/2025 | 200 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,420.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Good | Richard Patrick | 71kg | 4:10.76 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 99/5 | 05/04/2025 | 39 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,090.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Richard Patrick | 75.5kg | 3:55.46 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/4 | 25/02/2025 | 17 | HCP CHSE 5U | $17,590.00 | Leicester | 3218m | Heavy | Richard Patrick | 71kg | 4:27.48 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/02/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Richard Patrick | 73kg | 4:19.39 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $3.75 |
| 3/10 | 23/01/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,910.00 | Huntingdon | 3313m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 74kg | 4:15.40 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $6.50 |
| 99/8 | 27/12/2024 | 15 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,220.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 69.5kg | 4:08.21 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 12/12/2024 | 20 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,450.00 | Warwick Uk | 3267m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 69.5kg | 4:12.12 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Beau Morgan
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished second in a small field at Ffos Las on January 30 over 3200m, on a wet track; 3 len behind El Rojo Grande carrying 72.5kg at $6.50. Start before pulled up at Market Rasen on January 16 over 3400m. Progressing well this campaign. Has ability and can run a forward race.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,170.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Heavy | Beau Morgan | 72.5kg | 4:15.58 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 99/9 | 16/01/2026 | 43 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,820.00 | Market Rasen | 3419m | Soft | James Best | 74kg | 4:38.97 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/12/2025 | 227 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,070.00 | Leicester | 3120m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76kg | 4:10.30 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $7.00 |
| 99/15 | 21/04/2025 | 53 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good | James Best | 76kg | 5:49.13 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/02/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Soft | Bradley Harris | 73kg | 3:58.87 | 2-5-6 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $7.50 |
| 9/13 | 07/02/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good Soft | James Best | 72.5kg | 5:36.71 | 5-8-9 | 0 |
| 58.5L | $23.00 |
| 8/11 | 16/01/2025 | 285 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3392m | Good Soft | Bradley Harris | 75.5kg | 4:13.90 | 1-5-8 | 0 |
| 23.8L | $3.75 |
| 1/8 | 06/04/2024 | 16 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Heavy | Bradley Harris | 75kg | 4:15.71 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.63 |
| 2/9 | 21/03/2024 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Freddie Gingell | 75.5kg | 4:12.11 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/11 | 07/03/2024 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,070.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Heavy | Benjamin Poste | 76kg | 4:02.70 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 01/02/2024 | 19 | NHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Murray Dodd | 67.5kg | 3:49.90 | 6-9-9 | 0 |
| 52.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Liam Harrison
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished third of 8 starters at Huntingdon on December 22 over 4000m, 12 len behind Rehill Relic carrying 75kg at $7.50. Last start ran last in a small field at Plumpton on January 26 over 3400m, slow track; 10 len behind Sea Thrift carrying 73kg at $6. Hard to have on poor recent efforts.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 26/01/2026 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Soft | Liam Harrison | 73kg | 4:24.68 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/12/2025 | 515 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,910.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 75kg | 5:15.60 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $7.50 |
| 99/11 | 25/07/2024 | 89 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Connor Brace | 71.5kg | 4:02.85 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/04/2024 | 195 | P2P MDN APP G 6U | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Good | T Quail | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/14 | 15/10/2023 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Cork | 3822m | YS | Philip Enright | 76kg | 4:52.30 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/09/2023 | 6 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | SH | R Deegan | 71.5kg | 4:19.60 | - | 0 |
| 32.5L | $101.00 |
| 11/18 | 22/09/2023 | 14 | MHDLE 5U | $23,410.00 | Listowel | 4023m | YS | Philip Enright | 75.5kg | 5:20.60 | - | 0 |
| 54.3L | $151.00 |
| 9/14 | 08/09/2023 | 13 | MHDLE 5U | $18,210.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | R Deegan | 75.5kg | 3:52.80 | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $101.00 |
| 99/14 | 26/08/2023 | 148 | MHDLE 4U | $18,210.00 | Killarney | 3319m | YS | Philip Enright | 71.5kg | 4:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
| 99/9 | 31/03/2023 | 12 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $31,500.00 | Wexford | 4161m | Heavy | Philip Enright | 74.5kg | 5:49.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
| 99/8 | 19/03/2023 | 126 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Ballyragget P2p | 4828m | Heavy | P A King | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: R T Dunne
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace prior to fading finished seventh of 8 runners at Market Rasen on November 13 over 3300m, 27 len behind Japetus carrying 71.5kg at $151. Second run from a spell finished fourth of 9 runners at Uttoxeter on December 19 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Morning Mayhem with 73kg at $29. Fitter but prefer to see again.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 19/12/2025 | 36 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Heavy | Robert Dunne | 73kg | 4:17.18 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $29.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/11/2025 | 283 | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | Theo Gillard | 71.5kg | 4:15.94 | 6-2-7 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $151.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/02/2025 | 714 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Southwell | 3183m | Good Soft | David Noonan | 73kg | 4:05.30 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/02/2023 | - | MHDLE 4U | $14,890.00 | Carlisle | 3420m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 73kg | 4:25.17 | - | 0 |
| 26.5L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Tom Cannon
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last start sat on speed throughout then finished third of 9 starters at Market Rasen on January 16 over 3400m, slow track; 9 len behind El Rojo Grande carrying 71kg at $15. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fourth of 8 starters at this track on December 28 over 4000m, 13 len behind Ballymackie carrying 72kg at $15. Progressing well this campaign. Cannot be written off.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 16/01/2026 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,820.00 | Market Rasen | 3419m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 4:38.97 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/12/2025 | 13 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,910.00 | Leicester | 4023m | Good | Brendan Powell | 72kg | 5:12.67 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/3 | 15/12/2025 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,390.00 | Plumpton | 4023m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 74kg | 5:17.79 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.63 |
| 2/5 | 01/12/2025 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 70kg | 4:24.70 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/11/2025 | 701 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,420.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good Soft | James Turner | 65kg | 4:49.51 | 2-6-6 | 0 |
| 47.3L | $29.00 |
| 1/14 | 07/12/2023 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,680.00 | Clonmel | 3822m | Heavy | T P Harney | 75.5kg | 6:09.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 10/17 | 17/11/2023 | 55 | NHDLE HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | R A Doyle | 68kg | 4:07.12 | 17-15-10 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $29.00 |
| 7/14 | 23/09/2023 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Listowel | 4023m | YS | R A Doyle | 74kg | 5:19.40 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/14 | 11/09/2023 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Galway | 3319m | Soft | R A Doyle | 71kg | 4:06.40 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/08/2023 | 84 | BCHSE 4U | $19,940.00 | Killarney | 4626m | Soft | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | 5:59.30 | - | 0 |
| 65.8L | $29.00 |
| 7/13 | 02/06/2023 | 46 | BCHSE 5U | $19,940.00 | Tramore | 4224m | Good | Eoin Walsh | 74kg | 5:37.10 | - | 0 |
| 43.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Conor Ring
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished third in a small field at Ffos Las on January 30 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind El Rojo Grande with 70kg at $11. Start before made ground from midfield; finished ninth of 10 runners at Ffos Las on January 8 over 4400m, on heavy track; 43 len behind Osterberg with 70kg at $5.50. Certainly worth another chance in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 30/01/2026 | 22 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,170.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Heavy | James Turner | 70kg | 4:15.58 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/01/2026 | 50 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,170.00 | Ffos Las | 4425m | Heavy | Ellis Collier | 70kg | 5:51.87 | 5-8-9 | 0 |
| 43.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 19/11/2025 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,170.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Ellis Collier | 71kg | 5:19.01 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/13 | 28/10/2025 | 195 | HCP HDLE 3U | $12,350.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | Ellis Collier | 69.5kg | 3:47.70 | 4-7-4 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/12 | 16/04/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,700.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | Ellis Collier | 73kg | 3:53.20 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/03/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,550.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good | Adam Wedge | 68.5kg | 3:56.48 | 1-8-8 | 0 |
| 39.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/8 | 28/02/2025 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Heavy | Adam Wedge | 74.5kg | 5:34.67 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $10.00 |
| 99/8 | 01/02/2025 | 53 | HCP HDLE 4U | $34,850.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Heavy | Adam Wedge | 68kg | 5:29.98 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/12/2024 | 9 | HDLE MDN 3U | $14,210.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | Soft | Conor Ring | 72.5kg | 4:11.82 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 27.0L | $67.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/12/2024 | 21 | HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 3120m | Heavy | Adam Wedge | 70kg | 4:07.90 | 1-4-5 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/12 | 10/11/2024 | 211 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 70kg | 3:48.79 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 47.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Benjamin Poste
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up finished fifth of 12 runners at Ludlow on January 15 over 4000m, 13 len behind Move With The Beat with 66kg at $11. Second-up came from midfield; finished third of 10 starters at Huntingdon on February 5 over 3990m, slow track; 23 len behind Carpe Diem with 68.5kg at $6. Has been racing well. Cannot be written off.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,680.00 | Huntingdon | 3995m | Soft | David Bass | 68.5kg | 5:29.42 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/12 | 15/01/2026 | 79 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,610.00 | Ludlow | 4023m | Good Soft | Ben Poste | 66kg | 5:14.52 | 9-5-5 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/13 | 28/10/2025 | 244 | HCP HDLE 3U | $12,350.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | Ben Poste | 67kg | 3:47.70 | 5-7-6 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/02/2025 | 13 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,710.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Heavy | Ben Poste | 68.5kg | 4:56.03 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 13/02/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,760.00 | Leicester | 3201m | Soft | Ben Poste | 66kg | 16:23.15 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/01/2025 | 39 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Heavy | Caoilin Quinn | 65.5kg | 5:16.60 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $3.25 |
| 2/11 | 20/12/2024 | 15 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Ben Poste | 66.5kg | 4:09.90 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 05/12/2024 | 47 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,070.00 | Leicester | 3120m | Heavy | Ben Poste | 66.5kg | 4:15.86 | 4-2-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 99/9 | 19/10/2024 | 233 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Heavy | Katie Powell | 61.5kg | 4:11.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/02/2024 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Soft | Tom Buckley | 64.5kg | 4:03.03 | 8-6-5 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/11 | 01/02/2024 | 41 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Heavy | Benjamin Poste | 69kg | 4:11.93 | 5-4-5 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $7.00 |