Leicester Race 7 - Carling Handicap
LION OF MALI (8) Did well when 2nd last time at Kempton. Displays very good finishing speed. Has not missed the money this preparation in 3 attempts. Right in this. PRETTY DANIELLE (2) Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last run at Lingfield. Will be competitive. CHELIO (10) Back from a break. Solid effort to run into 2nd last run at Lingfield and showing consistent performance in races. Expecting to settle positively. Getting better in recent performances. Will give a big sight. CIRCLE OF TRUST (5) First run back from a 31 week break. Missed by a narrow margin last start at Yarmouth and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Will be around the mark at odds.

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $11.00 sub-standard effort when 9th last start at Southwell. Ear muffs on could be an important change. Small possibility.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 07/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,478.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | James P Sullivan | 61.5kg | - | 10-10-10-10-11-9 | 10 |
| 5.05L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | 3Y CLASS 4 HCP | $9,345.00 | Southwell | 1222m | GOOD | James P Sullivan | 58.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7 | 1 |
| 3.53L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,345.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | James P Sullivan | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $51.00 |
| 3/4 | 09/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,345.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 59kg | - | 4-3-2-2-2-3-3 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 27/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 61.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5L | $2.62 |
| 1/8 | 15/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-4-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Finley Marsh
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 3rd last run at Lingfield. Win will not surprise.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 27/03/2026 | - | 3Y CLASS 5 HCP | $6,984.00 | Lingfield | 1409m | GOOD | Finley Marsh | 61kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.74L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,853.00 | Chelmsford | 1408m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 59kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-8-5 | 7 |
| 7.25L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $14,755.00 | Ayr | 1453m | SOFT | David Egan | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-6-6-7-5-4 | 6 |
| 8.25L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 03/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Lingfield | 1409m | GOOD | Pat Cosgrave | 58kg | - | 7-6-6-8-7-6-3 | 4 |
| 1.75L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Haydock | 1207m | GOOD | Donagh Murphy | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-4 | 9 |
| 2.6L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 21/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Windsor | 1217m | SOFT | Finley Marsh | 58kg | - | 4-4-5-4-4-3 | 7 |
| 0.4L | $4.50 |
| 7/14 | 24/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1207m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | - | 14-14-13-13-11-7 | 14 |
| 4.9L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Harry Russell
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Was $4.33 and hit the line well when 4th last run at Newcastle. Should race on the speed. Slight prospect.
Last Starts 127 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 19/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | David Nolan | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.55L | $4.33 |
| 8/10 | 22/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Jack Garritty | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4-6-8 | 1 |
| 8.65L | $3.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-4-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $12.00 and gave away some ground when 10th last start at Southwell. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide draw. This looks a tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 07/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,478.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | George David Wood | 61kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-10 | 3 |
| 6.55L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD | John P Fahy | 59kg | - | 5-6-6-7-7-8 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $67.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Sandown | 1014m | GOOD | John P Fahy | 60.5kg | - | 2-3-3-4-6 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/07/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 58kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-5 | 3 |
| 13L | $8.50 |

Jockey: K Stott
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh today after a break of 31 weeks. Narrowly beaten last start at Yarmouth and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Respect the betting.
Last Starts 221 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 | 16/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,264.00 | Yarmouth | 1410m | GOOD | J P Spencer | 59.5kg | - | 8-8-7-8-7-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 1005m | GOOD | Kevin Stott | 59.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-5 | 1 |
| 12.75L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | - | 5-5-5-6-6-6 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | GOOD | Kevin Stott | 59kg | - | 8-8-7-6-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.25L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Harry Vigors
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $8.00 and lacklustre showing when 9th last run at Nottingham. Interesting gear change of winkers on first time. Large claim helps. Could put in your exotics.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 08/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,362.00 | Nottingham | 1677m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 61.5kg | - | 12-11-11-10-12-8-8-9 | 8 |
| 8.45L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/10/2025 | - | 2Y CLASS 5 FILLIES | $6,689.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 58kg | - | 6-6-6-5-5-5-5 | 1 |
| 0.46L | $9.50 |
| 7/11 | 15/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-4-7 | 12 |
| 7.75L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | - | 3-1-1-1-1-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.25L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Jonny Peate
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $10.00 finished 4th last start at Lingfield but will appreciate a good draw. Should jump out and bowl along. Trainer has gone for the tongue tie on, take note. Watch betting.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 27/03/2026 | - | 3Y CLASS 5 HCP | $6,984.00 | Lingfield | 1409m | GOOD | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/01/2026 | - | Div 2 | $6,984.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 60kg | - | 6-5-5-4-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.25L | $3.75 |
| 5/9 | 18/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,623.00 | Windsor | 1025m | GOOD | Kieran Oneill | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3-5 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $6.00 |
| 8/15 | 29/07/2025 | - | Colts & Geldings | $59,022.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | 4-4-1-1-6-8 | 11 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Haydock | 1400m | GOOD | Benoit De La Sayette | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-6-7 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1307m | GOOD | William T Buick | 60.5kg | - | 4-6-6-6-5-4-4 | 4 |
| 7L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran well when 2nd last time at Kempton. Been in the money 3 from 3 attempts this preparation. Shows good closing speed. Definite claims.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 18/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 56.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 06/02/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 59.5kg | - | 9-10-9-8-9-5-1 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 06/11/2025 | - | 2Y CL6 | $5,902.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
| 7/13 | 04/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 60.5kg | - | 8-9-8-8-7-7 | 3 |
| 8.55L | $15.00 |
| 20/21 | 11/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $432,530.00 | Doncaster | 1308m | GOOD | Barry Mchugh | 54.5kg | - | 19-20-21-21-21-20 | 3 |
| 20.8L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 1408m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 60.5kg | - | 6-7-7-7-6-6-5 | 9 |
| 4.55L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 26 week spell. Started $9.00 and lost ground in the run home when 7th last start at Chelmsford and taking on stronger competition. Place at best.
Last Starts 184 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 23/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 1207m | GOOD | George David Wood | 60.5kg | - | 3-4-5-5-6-7 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Chester | 1222m | SOFT | George David Wood | 60.5kg | - | 10-9-9-9-8-8 | 10 |
| 9.05L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Brighton | 1202m | GOOD | Pat Cosgrave | 60.5kg | - | 7-4-4-3-2-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break. Did well to run into 2nd last run at Lingfield and putting a tidy record together so far. Should muster plenty of early speed. Should go close.
Last Starts 129 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 | 17/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | GOOD | George Bass | 58.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.75L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,493.00 | Lingfield | 1409m | GOOD | George Bass | 60.5kg | - | 2-3-4-4-4-5-3 | 4 |
| 11L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | George Bass | 58.5kg | - | 7-6-7-7-7-7-8 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $101.00 |

Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $67.00 and not in contention when 9th last start at Newmarket but will appreciate the drop in class. Will be positive in the run early. Gets a favourable draw. Very unlikely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 14/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $14,756.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 54kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.95L | $67.00 |
| 10/11 | 23/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,478.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | GOOD | Benoit De La Sayette | 57.5kg | - | 10-10-11-11-11-10 | 2 |
| 7.75L | $34.00 |
| 7/13 | 11/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 1207m | GOOD | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | - | 6-7-6-6-6-7 | 3 |
| 7.05L | $26.00 |
| 4/12 | 18/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Windsor | 1025m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 58kg | - | 3-2-2-3-4 | 12 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD | Darragh Keenan | 57kg | - | 1-1-1-1-3-4 | 6 |
| 3.75L | $26.00 |
| 3/4 | 15/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Nottingham | 1223m | GOOD | David Egan | 61.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.45L | $2.50 |
| 7/12 | 27/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Yarmouth | 1209m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 58kg | - | 3-3-3-4-4-7 | 13 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 03/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | GOOD | David Egan | 58kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-3 | 4 |
| 4.75L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 17/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 58kg | - | 4-5-4-4-4-3 | 1 |
| 3L | $23.00 |

Jockey: William Carson
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $5.00 and subpar when 15th last time around here. Hard to recommend with any confidence.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/17 | 13/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Leicester | 1408m | GOOD | Mason Paetel | 56.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 16.75L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | GOOD | Charles Bishop | 59.5kg | - | 5-6-6-7-6-6 | 6 |
| 13.25L | $15.00 |
| 9/12 | 01/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Kempton | 1207m | GOOD | Charles Bishop | 59kg | - | 1-2-2-2-5-9 | 12 |
| 4.35L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | GOOD | Charles Bishop | 58kg | - | 8-8-8-8-7-7 | 7 |
| 10.55L | $15.00 |