Leicester Race 2 - Coldstream Guards Association Handicap Chase
ERIC CARMEN (3) arrives unbeaten this year. Bids for a hat-trick with a 0.75L victory contesting a 4000m handicap hurdle at Wetherby preceding a 1.25L success in this handicap chase level over 3800m at Market Rasen seventeen days ago. Leading player. RIVER RUN FREE (2) scored by 2.5L tackling a 4600m handicap chase at this venue prior to a heavy ground third attempting 4800m at Ffos Las a fortnight ago. Ticks plenty of boxes. BEGIN THE LUCK (1) won or placed six times from the last seven starts. Ran with credit last month when fifth in a 3200m heavy going handicap chase at Wincanton. Might feature. JACK DOYEN (5) rates next best.

Jockey: Robbie David
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran on from midfield; finished fifth of 7 starters at Wincanton on February 14 over 3100m, in the wet; 19 len behind Royal Mer with 66kg at $7.50. The run before held ground to the line finished third of 8 starters at Sedgefield on February 4 over 3900m, 15 len behind Mersey Street with 72kg at $7.50. Fought on last time. Solid latest and rates one of the chances in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 14/02/2026 | 10 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,600.00 | Wincanton | 3118m | Heavy | Robbie David | 66kg | 4:08.97 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 04/02/2026 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 3922m | Good Soft | Robbie David | 72kg | 5:08.47 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 19/01/2026 | 24 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Lingfield | 4023m | Soft | Robbie David | 71kg | 5:22.24 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/12/2025 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,600.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good Soft | Robbie David | 67.5kg | 5:14.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,510.00 | Taunton | 3621m | Good Firm | Robbie David | 72.5kg | 4:37.26 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/11/2025 | 45 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,870.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Robbie David | 66.5kg | 5:02.10 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/10/2025 | 121 | HCP CHSE 4U | $14,110.00 | Stratford Avon | 3912m | Good | Robbie David | 71kg | 4:41.93 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 07/06/2025 | 33 | HCP CHSE 5U | $12,700.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Beau Morgan | 74kg | 5:11.38 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 38.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/05/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,600.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Robbie David | 68kg | 5:02.09 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 19/04/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Heavy | Robbie David | 71.5kg | 5:32.49 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.75 |
| 10/14 | 25/03/2025 | 84 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good | Robbie David | 75kg | 4:02.36 | 13-12-10 | 0 |
| 30.8L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Rian Corcoran
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last run made some head-way from midfield; finished third of 7 runners at Ffos Las on February 20 over 4800m, on a wet track; 10 len behind River Voyage carrying 73.5kg at $2.50. Race before favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len this track on January 20 over 4500m defeating Nine Nine Nine carrying 68kg at $4 in a steeplechase. Finds a nice assignment.
Last Starts 15 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 | 20/02/2026 | 31 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,250.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Heavy | Jack Tudor | 73.5kg | 6:46.23 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 20/01/2026 | 33 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 4526m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 68kg | 6:06.27 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 0/9 | 18/12/2025 | 21 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Exeter | 3822m | Heavy | Jack Tudor | 71.5kg | 5:30.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 27/11/2025 | 225 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Soft | Rian Corcoran | 64.5kg | 5:16.11 | 6-6-4 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.63 |
| 99/11 | 16/04/2025 | 50 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,700.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 70.5kg | 6:30.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $3.75 |
| 4/5 | 25/02/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 4023m | Heavy | Jack Tudor | 72kg | 5:45.99 | 5-3-4 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 13/02/2025 | 13 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,760.00 | Leicester | 4046m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 72kg | 5:35.67 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.62 |
| 1/11 | 31/01/2025 | 45 | HCP APP CHSE 5U | $12,250.00 | Lingfield | 4023m | Heavy | Jack Tudor | 65kg | 5:24.01 | 6-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 11/13 | 17/12/2024 | 41 | HDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Wincanton | 3986m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 70kg | 4:59.50 | 11-11-11 | 0 |
| 74.2L | $101.00 |
| 7/11 | 06/11/2024 | 26 | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 71.5kg | 4:56.91 | - | 0 |
| 57.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/10/2024 | 215 | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 70kg | 4:00.21 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 64.8L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Benjamin Macey
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last outing won by 1.3 len Market Rasen on February 17 over 3830m slow going defeating Windsurfer carrying 65.5kg at $5 in a steeplechase. The start before that; won by 0.8 len Wetherby on January 22 over 3900m on rain affected going defeating Forest Blaze carrying 66kg at $10 in a hurdle. Fought on last time. Looks very hard to beat again.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 17/02/2026 | 26 | HCP CHSE 5U | $17,530.00 | Market Rasen | 3853m | Soft | Benjamin Macey | 65.5kg | 5:18.72 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/13 | 22/01/2026 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Benjamin Macey | 66kg | 5:40.09 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/12 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good Soft | Benjamin Macey | 66kg | 4:11.09 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/12/2025 | 277 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Heavy | Benjamin Macey | 61kg | 5:26.85 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/5 | 17/03/2025 | 14 | HCP APP CHSE 5U | $11,350.00 | Southwell | 3183m | Good Soft | Jack Hogan | 66kg | 4:04.09 | 1-5-5 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/03/2025 | 5 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,250.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Jack Hogan | 64.5kg | 4:09.60 | 1-2-6 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 26/02/2025 | 13 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,710.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Heavy | Jack Hogan | 63kg | 4:56.03 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/02/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,760.00 | Leicester | 4046m | Soft | Jack Hogan | 68kg | 5:35.67 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/01/2025 | 5 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3869m | Good Soft | Jack Hogan | 66kg | 5:00.10 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $10.00 |
| 0/11 | 17/01/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,610.00 | Market Rasen | 3458m | Good Soft | Jack Hogan | 64.5kg | 4:29.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/01/2025 | 47 | HCP HDLE 4U | $22,510.00 | Southwell | 3183m | Soft | Jack Hogan | 66kg | 4:17.11 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Harry Bannister
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 5 in a small field at Lingfield November 27 over 4000m, 15 len behind Rip Wheeler with 65kg at $15. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at Market Rasen November 13 over 4300m. This class tougher and others rate better.
Last Starts 100 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Lingfield | 4023m | Good | Luke Scott | 65kg | 5:16.45 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $15.00 |
| 0/7 | 13/11/2025 | 182 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 66kg | 5:54.39 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/05/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 3922m | Good | Harry Bannister | 67kg | 5:00.70 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 24/04/2025 | 14 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,160.00 | Warwick Uk | 4828m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 70.5kg | 6:07.38 | 3-2-4 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/04/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,350.00 | Hereford | 5069m | Good | Harry Bannister | 68kg | 6:18.97 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/03/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,350.00 | Fontwell Park | 5221m | Good | Harry Bannister | 71kg | 6:46.70 | 3-2-4 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $29.00 |
| 5/5 | 25/02/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 4023m | Heavy | Harry Bannister | 72kg | 5:45.99 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 49.5L | $29.00 |
| 0/8 | 13/02/2025 | 262 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,760.00 | Leicester | 4046m | Soft | Jack Quinlan | 76kg | 5:35.67 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/05/2024 | 58 | MCHSE 5U | $13,280.00 | Cartmel | 4255m | Good | Joseph Stevenson | 76kg | 5:33.50 | 1-4-6 | 0 |
| 31.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/03/2024 | 13 | P2P | $0.00 | Kimble P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | J W Stevenson | 76kg | 6:39.90 | - | 0 |
| 38.2L | $13.00 |
| 2/3 | 17/03/2024 | 19 | P2P | $0.00 | Brafield-On-The-Greenampton P2p | 4828m | Heavy | G Case | 76kg | 7:14.60 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $2.63 |

Jockey: J M Quinlan
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up pulled up at Hereford on February 11 over 4200m. Last start finished fifth of 9 starters at Wincanton on February 25 over 4000m, 16 len behind Universal Secret carrying 66kg at $13. Forward showing expected. Cannot be written off.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,160.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 66kg | 5:22.64 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $13.00 |
| 0/10 | 11/02/2026 | 63 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Heavy | Jack Quinlan | 69kg | 5:38.28 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/13 | 10/12/2025 | 15 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,350.00 | Hereford | 4200m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 67.5kg | 5:23.68 | 4-4-6 | 0 |
| 35.5L | $17.00 |
| 0/9 | 25/11/2025 | 329 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 67.5kg | 5:26.28 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/12/2024 | 25 | HCP CHSE 4U | $12,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Soft | Jack Quinlan | 66kg | 5:25.20 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/12/2024 | 28 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,350.00 | Sedgefield | 4250m | Soft | Jack Quinlan | 69kg | 5:53.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 08/11/2024 | 18 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 3922m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 66kg | 5:06.12 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/10/2024 | 185 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Plumpton | 3922m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 69kg | 5:08.20 | 4-2-3 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 19/04/2024 | 10 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 3922m | Good | J Quinlan | 70kg | 4:55.20 | 8-5-4 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/04/2024 | 13 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Soft | J Quinlan | 71kg | 5:36.60 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/03/2024 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Soft | J Quinlan | 68.5kg | 5:34.66 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |