Leicester Races & Results Tomform Thursday 13th February 2025
There were 37 Races on Thursday 13th February 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Clonmel, 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Sandown, 6 races at Leicester, 9 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 13th February 2025
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(6) River Run Free 8/13, Well held in novice/maiden hurdles towards the end of 2024 but this ex-pointer was a different proposition switched to fences and handicap company at Lingfield 13 days ago, beating 10 rivals in a first-time tongue tie (retained). Surprise if there isn't more to come. Left hurdles form behind with win on chase debut; up 6lb but still looks well treated..
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2nd (3) (14/1 -27%) Ceolwulf
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14/1(-27%)
(3) Ceolwulf 14/1, Made an encouraging return from a 16-month absence when 13 lengths third of 8 in a 21f Sedgefield handicap chase last February. It's a bit of a concern that he's been off again since but he's still an interesting runner in first-time cheekpieces. Returns from another year off, a 3lb drop and now with cheekpieces; could be competitive..
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3rd (8) (12/1 -9%) Eric Carmen
12
12/1(-9%)
(8) Eric Carmen 12/1, Unreliable individual who typically didn't see things out when fourth over 19f at Catterick last month. Suspicion the wait for a first chase win will go on a bit longer. Fairly treated if judged on best chase effort but needs to better his recent form.
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4th (5) (14/1 +13%) Yes And Yes
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14/1(+13%)
(5) Yes And Yes 14/1, Matched his poor hurdles form sent chasing when fourth of 8 in 3m Ludlow handicap just under a year ago. The handicapper has dropped him 5 lb on the back of that but probably still best watched on his return to the track. 0-6; chase debut at Ludlow offered hope of improvement but he still has a bit to prove..
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5th (4) (7/2 -75%) We Got Your Back
3.5
7/2(-75%)
(4) We Got Your Back 7/2, On a hat-trick after 2m wins here and at Catterick in recent months. Has form over this far and a further 6 lb rise shouldn't prevent him making a bold bid for the hat-trick. Hat-trick seeker; looked to have more to come latest; longer trip can help him find it..
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|PU| (7) (12/1 +70%) Wexford Park
12
12/1(+70%)
(7) Wexford Park 12/1, Placed both starts in points but little show under Rules so far, including 3 handicap chases. Cheekpieces worn last time off, first-time blinkers on. 0-7 under rules and showed little in two chase starts last month, since a break..
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|PU| (2) (40/1 -21%) Storm Of Light
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40/1(-21%)
(2) Storm Of Light 40/1, Fair hurdle winner for Olly Murphy but yet to make an impact over fences for this yard. Hard to fancy. Well treated on his hurdles form with Olly Murphy; plenty to prove on chase efforts..
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|PU| (1) (50/1 -257%) Ultra Viers
50
50/1(-257%)
(1) Ultra Viers 50/1, Runner-up twice in hunter chases over C&D. Absent since a lesser run at Cartmel last May but does look well treated on those C&D efforts if fully primed after 8 months off. Below par last twice but has run well here; could be competitive if ready after a break..
13:30 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
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WE GOT YOUR BACK arrives here on the back of two victories in recent months and a 6lb rise for the latest of those wins may not be enough to stop him from making it a hat-trick. That said, the unexposed River Run Free won on his chasing/handicap debut at Lingfield last time and is likely to have more improvement left to come. The rest all look to be up against it, but Eric Carmen is the pick of them.
RIVER RUN FREE should have more to offer on the back of his recent chase debut success and is taken to deny We Got Your Back the hat-trick. Ceolwulf has peak fitness to prove after nearly a year off but he has the potential for better after shaping well on his sole run last season.
Chase debut winner RIVER RUN FREE remains very unexposed and has the potential to follow up after a 6lb rise.
(4) No Tackle 8/1, Landed a C&D handicap on heavy last winter but a mixed record since, down the field at Uttoxeter only 19 days ago. Needs a change of headgear (first-time visor for cheekpieces) to spark an upturn in his fortunes. C&D winner; handy mark but has a bit to prove now; visored for first time..
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2nd (3) (11/4 -10%) Lazy Sunday
2.75
11/4(-10%)
(3) Lazy Sunday 11/4, Winless since completing a chase hat-trick at the beginning of 2023 but has posted solid efforts in defeat on all 3 outings this season, on the latest second of 10 over C&D. Should go well again. Has run with credit when second at both Lingfield and over C&D latest; up 2lb; big player..
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3rd (5) (13/2 -8%) Nine Nine Nine
6.5
13/2(-8%)
(5) Nine Nine Nine 13/2, Won twice here last season. Creditable third over C&D and at Haydock this winter and faced a stiff task from out of the handicap at Wetherby last time (treated as if still in form). Well beaten latest but could be much more effective back here and in this grade..
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4th (6) (10/1 -82%) Thirsty Farmer
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10/1(-82%)
(6) Thirsty Farmer 10/1, Stratford handicap hurdle winner in May 2022 . Not seen again until finishing an encouraging third of 9 on 2½m course chase debut just after Christmas. Evidently not the easiest to train but claims if he can build on that. Creditable third here (2m4f) last December on his only recent outing and is not ruled out..
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|PU| (1) (9/1 -13%) Rock Danse
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9/1(-13%)
(1) Rock Danse 9/1, Point scorer who struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in a Hexham maiden in December 2023 but has struggled in handicaps since, including switched to fences in recent months. Has something to prove at present. Below par in two chase starts; has dropped 8lb and no surprise if he is able to show more..
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|PU| (2) (11/8 +39%) Hill Of Tara
1.375
11/8(+39%)
(2) Hill Of Tara 11/8, Enjoyed a good time of it last winter, bagging 4 handicap hurdles at up to 25.5f. Offered something to work on when fifth of 14 in 3m Bangor handicap on chase debut/reappearance at the end of October. Off since but should have more to offer over fences for a yard which continues in form. Multiple winner on slow ground; lost a shoe when favourite latest; not ruled out..
14:05 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow
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LAZY SUNDAY hit the crossbar over C&D a few weeks ago and that was her third placed effort in a row. This appears to be an ideal opportunity for the veteran to go one better, despite a 2lb rise. Thirsty Farmer made an encouraging return to action when third here in December and he could prove to be the main threat, ahead of Nine Nine Nine.
HILL OF TARA should have more to offer over fences and may ensure that Lazy Sunday has to settle for another second-place finish over C&D. Nine Nine Nine is better than he showed in the face of a stiff task at Wetherby last time and is also respected at a venue which suits.
The suggestion is ROCK DANSE, who is on a handy mark and will appreciate this ease in grade.
(1) Classic Maestro 10/3, Good winner from the front over hurdles at Wetherby/Bangor and impressed with his jumping when taking 2-runner beginners' chase at Haydock (2m) in December. Far from disgraced both starts in handicaps since and this less demanding than latest Sandown assignment. Respected with cheekpieces enlisted. Solid fourth at Sandown 12 days ago; can make his presence felt again with cheekpieces on.
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2nd (4) (6/1 +8%) Denemethy
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6/1(+8%)
(4) Denemethy 6/1, Lightly-raced 7-y-o who bettered his hurdles form at second attempt in this sphere when successful at Market Rasen over Christmas, albeit fortunate to do so. 4 lb rise enough to prevent the follow up when third at Exeter (19.2f) 31 days ago. Another dropping back in trip. On the up over fences, a very good third at Exeter latest; not taken lightly off same mark.
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3rd (3) (7/1 -27%) Party Vibes
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7/1(-27%)
(3) Party Vibes 7/1, Fair, dual novice winner over hurdles who confirmed promise of listed chase debut third when winning small-field mares' novice at Exeter (17.5f) in December. Something not right when pulled up in handicap at Windsor 4 weeks ago but very much the type to bounce back. Down in trip. Got off the mark in this sphere at Exeter but pulled up at Windsor since; more is needed.
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4th (5) (7/2 +65%) Just Over Land
3.5
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(5) Just Over Land 7/2, A fairly useful 2m hurdles winner who finished a solid second on return/chase debut at Ffos Las (2m, soft) in October. Hasn't kicked on as expected in trio of starts since but marathon trip proved too much of a test when pulled up at Windsor (28.7f) latest. Drops back markedly in trip now. Failed to stay 3m4f when pulled up at Windsor latest; more is still needed back in trip.
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5th (2) (7/4 +0%) Bucksy Des Epeires
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(2) Bucksy Des Epeires 7/4, Improved immediately for switch to chasing/after 8 months off when winning 4-runner handicap at Ascot (18.8f) in November. Chased home a fellow improving, next-time-out winner at Doncaster (19f) a month later and he's very much of interest again on just his third start in this sphere. Much improved sent chasing, excellent Doncaster second latest; big player off same mark.
14:40 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow
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BUCKSY DES EPEIRES bumped into a well-handicapped rival, who has won again subsequently, when second at Doncaster last time. Off the same mark here, Venetia Williams' six-year-old could prove hard to beat. Classic Maestro was not disgraced in a stronger race than this at Sandown last time and may improve in first-time cheekpieces. Cases can be made for all of the remainder, but Denemethy completes the shortlist.
Successful on return/chase debut at Ascot in November, BUCKSY DES EPEIRES found only an upwardly-mobile sort too strong at Doncaster a month later (clear of remainder) and he makes plenty of appeal here from the same mark. Classic Maestro is a likeable sort and feared, with similar comments applying to Party Vibes.
Venetia Williams' 6yo BUCKSY DES EPEIRES (nap) arrives after an excellent Doncaster second (form franked) and looks the way to go here.
(5) It's Easy 5/2, Sole career success was gained over hurdles in France back in 2021 but not shaping up at all badly for present yard, shaping as if this step back up in trip was worth exploring when third of 4 in handicap at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) 19 days ago. Respected from 1 lb lower mark. Placed in 9-18 chases; effective over this trip and should be competitive..
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2nd (4) (10/11 +60%) Largy Force
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(4) Largy Force 10/11, Point winner. Placed in bumper/hurdles last season and encouraging start over fences when placed first 2 starts this winter. Brought down on latest start at Wetherby (19.4f, heavy) 21 days ago but of interest here provided that hasn't left a mark. Placed in 2m chases; brought down at Wetherby latest; likely player granted a clear round..
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|PU| (1) (10/3 +0%) Miss Maverick
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10/3(+0%)
(1) Miss Maverick 10/3, Completed a quick-fire hat-trick in maiden/novice hurdles at Uttoxeter (20f) in May and shaped well after 8 months off when third in handicap at that venue 3 weeks ago, weakening after 2 out having set a searching gallop. Likely to be sharper with that under her belt now chasing. Triple hurdles winner; below par on return; same mark for chase debut and could do better..
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|PU| (3) (12/1 -118%) Oakley Dancer
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12/1(-118%)
(3) Oakley Dancer 12/1, Won a couple of novice hurdles in the spring of 2023 but off the track since well held at Wetherby on chase bow a year ago. Has since left Olly Murphy and was pulled up in a point in December. Dual hurdle winner; pulled up a point last December; handy mark if revived..
15:15 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
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Largy Force was unfortunate to be brought down at Wetherby but her previous form was encouraging enough for her to rate a serious player here. However, there is arguably more to like about the progressive profile held by MISS MAVERICK, who performed with zest until the lack of a recent run appeared to take it's toll in the latter stages over timber at Uttoxeter last month. With her match-fitness topped up, Gary Hanmer's mare appeals strongly now tackling a fence. The class-dropping It's Easy completes the shortlist.
It may be worth chancing IT'S EASY who not for the first time this term shaped as though a return to this longer trip was worth exploring when third at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago, and she looks on a workable mark. Largy Force and chase debutante Miss Maverick are others fancied to feature.
The free-going MISS MAVERICK may have too much zip for this field on her chase debut, provided her reappearance has set her straight.
(8) Night Jet 7/1, Yet to score after 16 attempts but has performed well in all completed starts this season, latest when good second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy, 9/4) 16 days ago. Could be a player if taking to the larger obstacles. Maiden hurdler; in good form but on much the same mark for the last 12 months; chase debut.
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2nd (9) (15/2 -88%) Gwennie May Jem
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15/2(-88%)
(9) Gwennie May Jem 15/2, Found improvement since sent handicapping over hurdles, making the frame at Uttoxeter (15.8f) and Doncaster (19.4f). Goes chasing now and must be taken seriously with drop back in trip a positive. Two creditable runs in handicap hurdles off this mark; improvement needed on chase debut.
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3rd (2) (9/1 +55%) Harel Du Marais
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9/1(+55%)
(2) Harel Du Marais 9/1, Back from 8 months off when well held behind My Portia in handicap chase (12/1) at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Should be straighter now but his overall record is off-putting. Maiden; well treated on close 4th over C&D last January; well held back from break latest.
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4th (4) (22/1 -38%) Abaya Du Mathan
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22/1(-38%)
(4) Abaya Du Mathan 22/1, Veteran who capitalised on some mercy from the assessor when winning Southwell handicap (15.8f) in December. Far from disgraced when runner-up at Huntingdon latest but others look better treated. Three more chase wins in 2024, latest at Southwell in December; not as good since.
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5th (1) (9/1 +10%) Sabbathical
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9/1(+10%)
(1) Sabbathical 9/1, Successful 3 times over fences at around 2m during 2022/23 and took a step back in right direction when second of 5 in handicap chase (9/1) at Sedgefield (16.4f, soft) 8 days ago. Respected. Five chase wins; good 2nd back over fences latest; 2-2 on this course, hurdles and fences.
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6th (7) (16/1 +20%) Yellow Jacket
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16/1(+20%)
(7) Yellow Jacket 16/1, Took advantage of a slipping mark when shedding his maiden tag in handicap chase at Bangor (17.4f) in February prior to finishing solid second from 4 lb higher at Huntingdon (16.5f). Disappointed over hurdles when last seen in April but is worth monitoring in market on return. Had wind operation. Narrow 2m1f chase win last February; has been off and had wind op since last seen in April.
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7th (6) (9/2 -13%) Orbys River
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9/2(-13%)
(6) Orbys River 9/2, Finished runner-up a couple of times over hurdles and has already bettered that form in this sphere, winning at Ayr (16.5f) last month before posting good second to My Portia in handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to soft) 27 days ago, conceding first run. Shortlist material. Has chase potential but no match for My Portia at Market Rasen in January; up further 3lb.
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8th (5) (9/4 +10%) My Portia
2.25
9/4(+10%)
(5) My Portia 9/4, Built on good effort at this course when landing 11-runner handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to soft, 3/1) 27 days ago by 4 lengths from Orbys River. 9 lb higher now but may be capable of better yet. Much improved over fences of late, tough task back from break but impressed latest; up 9lb.
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|PU| (3) (8/1 +43%) Hokelami
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8/1(+43%)
(3) Hokelami 8/1, Bagged handicap chases at Market Rasen (17.2f) and Sedgefield (17f) last term but yet to hit same heights so far this season and makes limited appeal. Two chase wins in early 2024; bit to prove on form since but back on last winning mark.
15:49 Leicester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
SABBATHICAL has performed well enough in three starts since returning from a lengthy break and having won this race off 2lb higher in 2023, the 10-year-old has every chance of a repeat. Last-time-out winner My Portia is also thriving but a 9lb rise for her Market Rasen success does her no favours. Therefore, Night Jet, who drops in trip, could be more of a threat to the selection.
MY PORTIA is going the right way and remains relatively low mileage over fences. She can score again. Orbys River chased her home at Market Rasen last month and is 4 lb better off here. She rates the chief threat. Chase debutant Gwennie May Jem is also much respected in what looks a competitive contest.
The 2023 winner Sabbathical is well treated again but this can lie between the Market Rasen 1-2 MY PORTIA and Orbys River.
(2) Givega 7/2, Fairly useful hurdler for Gary Moore in 2022/23 who won a point for new connections in December. Warrants respect on first start in hunters. 3-5 over hurdles and he's 2-2 in points; respected on hunter chase debut.
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2nd (9) (7/1 +72%) Walk Away
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7/1(+72%)
(9) Walk Away 7/1, Proved disappointing on final starts for Henry De Bromhead in Ireland and failed to complete on debut for new yard in point in December. Bit to prove at present. Useful in his prime but he's failed to complete in three of last five starts; passed over.
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3rd (6) (18/1 -80%) Pyleigh Court
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18/1(-80%)
(6) Pyleigh Court 18/1, Multiple point winner who shaped with some promise when third of 13 in hunter chase at Cheltenham (26f, good to soft, 11/1) on NH debut 21 months ago. Entitled to need this first run since, however. Still has low mileage but this looks tough after a long absence and others are preferred.
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4th (4) (11/2 -10%) Jeux D'eau
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11/2(-10%)
(4) Jeux D'eau 11/2, Multiple point winner who was well supported when third of 9 in hunter chase at Warwick (24f, good to soft, 5/4) 24 days ago. Likely player, particularly if improvement is forthcoming in his jumping. 5-8 in points and was creditable third in a good race at Warwick last month; shortlisted.
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|PU| (1) (7/2 -338%) Mr Glass
3.5
7/2(-338%)
(1) Mr Glass 7/2, Fairly useful hurdler for Paul Nicholls who won both his points for new connections and landed the odds with the minimum of fuss on hunter chase debut at Wincanton (25.1f, heavy) 14 days ago. Looks the one to beat. 3-3 for Will Biddick including an easy win on heavy at Wincanton last month; big player.
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|PU| (8) (12/1 +40%) Red Delta
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12/1(+40%)
(8) Red Delta 12/1, £3,000 3-y-o, Ocovango gelding. Dam unraced sister to useful bumper winner/useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Black Harry. Proved consistent between the flags and could prove dangerous on hunter chase bow, particularly if the market vibes are strong. Dual point winner but this looks a tough assignment on his rules debut; down the list.
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|PU| (5) (15/2 +25%) Paul Marvel
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15/2(+25%)
(5) Paul Marvel 15/2, Fairly useful performer for Willie Mullins in 2023/24 who has won 1 of his 3 starts between the flags. Makes hunter chase bow here and is worth monitoring in the market. Fairly useful for W Mullins and he won a point in November; respected back under rules.
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|PU| (10) (40/1 +60%) Fine Dining
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40/1(+60%)
(10) Fine Dining 40/1, €16,000 3-y-o, £6,500 5-y-o, Vendangeur mare. Winless in points and not seen for 14 months so readily opposed on Rules debut here. 0-5 in points and can only be watched now switched to rules after a long absence.
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|PU| (7) (50/1 -52%) Ragnar Lodbrok
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50/1(-52%)
(7) Ragnar Lodbrok 50/1, Showed plenty of ability in Ireland earlier in his career and performed well in points for this stable last year. However, recent efforts have been below par and others make more appeal. Ten-time point winner but he was pulled up last time and is 1-18 under rules.
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|PU| (3) (300/1 -200%) Il Padrino
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300/1(-200%)
(3) Il Padrino 300/1, Winning pointer but sole effort under Rules left plenty to be desired. Likely best watched. Sole point win was in 2022; pulled up in hunter chase latest; opposable on return.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,
16:19 Leicester Hunter Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
MR GLASS, who won a couple of point-to-points before breezing home in a similar event at Wincanton last month, is hard to oppose in this company. Jeux D'eau and Paul Marvel are very capable of making a fist of things and spearhead the challenge from the remainder. Red Delta has some useful point-to-point form and is another to keep an eye on.
There should be more to come from MR GLASS, who is in good hands and was a decisive winner of his first hunter chase at Wincanton a fortnight ago. He can follow up. Givega and Jeux d'Eau may provide the chief threat.
Preference is for MR GLASS who is unbeaten in three runs for Will Biddick including an easy win on his hunter chase debut at Wincanton.
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