Leicester Races & Results Tomform Monday 16th May 2022

There were 45 Races on Monday 16th May 2022 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Redcar, 7 races at Ffos Las, 8 races at Leicester, 8 races at Carlisle, 7 races at Windsor, 8 races at Killarney, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Monday 16th May 2022

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

16:45 Leicester Stakes (Class 5) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
7
1st (7) Union Court (9/1 -13%)
Union Court
9
9/1(-13%)
(7) Union Court 9/1, Foaled March 15. 18,000 gns yearling, Havana Grey filly. Dam twice-raced half-sister to 1m/9f winner Smart Enough and winner up to 1m Oasis Dancer (both smart) out of useful maiden Good Enough.
9
2nd (9) Tagline (80/1 -142%)
Tagline
80
80/1(-142%)
(9) Tagline 80/1, Foaled April 30. Havana Grey filly. Half-sister to 5f winner Ladyleys Beluga and useful winner up to 6f Koepp.
2
3rd (2) Confederation (0.91/1 +44%)
Confederation
0.91
0.91/1(+44%)
(2) Confederation 0.91/1, Matched Brighton form when second of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 7/1) 7 days ago. That sets the standard.
4
4th (4) Padre Daniele (66/1 -32%)
Padre Daniele
66
66/1(-32%)
(4) Padre Daniele 66/1, Foaled April 1. 1,500 gns yearling, Adaay colt. Half-brother to winner up to 1¼m Schumli and 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Fighting King.
6
5th (6) Rock Girl (5.5/1 -100%)
Rock Girl
5.5
5.5/1(-100%)
(6) Rock Girl 5.5/1, Second of 5 in minor event at Lingfield (5f, AW, 5/2) 13 days ago, no match for winner.
3
6th (3) Kingsbury (3.33/1 +5%)
Kingsbury
3.33
3.33/1(+5%)
(3) Kingsbury 3.33/1, 12/1, fourth of 7 in maiden at this C&D (good) on debut 23 days ago. Likely to improve.
5
7th (5) Sherman Klumpf (18/1 +0%)
Sherman Klumpf
18
18/1(+0%)
(5) Sherman Klumpf 18/1, Seventh of 8 in maiden (17/2) at Brighton (5.3f, good to firm) on debut 19 days ago, slowly away. Open to progress.
8
8th (8) Sassy Redhead (20/1 +0%)
Sassy Redhead
20
20/1(+0%)
(8) Sassy Redhead 20/1, Fourth of 7 in maiden (33/1) at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm) 27 days ago.
1
9th (1) Queen's Eyot (18/1 -29%)
Queen's Eyot
18
18/1(-29%)
(1) Queen's Eyot 18/1, Foaled March 6. 32,000 gns foal, Belardo colt. Half-brother to useful winner up to 6f Lihou and winner abroad by Lilbourne Lad. Dam maiden (stayed 8.5f).
LTO Selection:
16:45 Leicester Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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17:20 Leicester Maiden (Class 5) 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
11
1st (11) Sacred Jewel (2.5/1 +44%)
Sacred Jewel
2.5
2.5/1(+44%)
(11) Sacred Jewel 2.5/1, 5/4, fourth of 6 in minor event at this course (6f, heavy). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Appleby and tongue tie left off. Big player on form of debut run.
12
2nd (12) Taaqat (2.75/1 -120%)
Taaqat
2.75
2.75/1(-120%)
(12) Taaqat 2.75/1, Best effort yet when third of 7 in handicap (11/2) at Brighton (5.3f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Looks the one to beat.
3
3rd (3) Imperial Khan (5/1 +58%)
Imperial Khan
5
5/1(+58%)
(3) Imperial Khan 5/1, Sixth of 10 in minor event (33/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 10 days ago.
4
4th (4) Sheikh Maz Mahood (33/1 -32%)
Sheikh Maz Mahood
33
33/1(-32%)
(4) Sheikh Maz Mahood 33/1, 11/2 and tongue strap on, fourth of 5 in maiden at Musselburgh (5f, good) on debut 19 days ago.
9
5th (9) Helm Princess (11/1 +56%)
Helm Princess
11
11/1(+56%)
(9) Helm Princess 11/1, €10,500 yearling, £17,500 2-y-o, Prince of Lir filly. Half-sister to 5f/6f winner Teddy Boy. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to smart 5f/6f winner Balmont Mast.
1
6th (1) Chester Le Streak (40/1 -60%)
Chester Le Streak
40
40/1(-60%)
(1) Chester Le Streak 40/1, Thirteenth of 14 in maiden at Thirsk (6f, good, 16/1) on debut 21 days ago.
8
7th (8) Gala Bella (28/1 -75%)
Gala Bella
28
28/1(-75%)
(8) Gala Bella 28/1, Brazen Beau filly. Dam, 5f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to useful 5f winner Camacho Chief.
10
8th (10) Macon Belle (7.5/1 +6%)
Macon Belle
7.5
7.5/1(+6%)
(10) Macon Belle 7.5/1, Modest filly. Remains a maiden after 9 Flat runs. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (5/1) at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) 14 days ago.
2
9th (2) Glen Etive (10/1 +75%)
Glen Etive
10
10/1(+75%)
(2) Glen Etive 10/1, Eighth of 11 in minor event at Doncaster (6f, good to firm, 50/1) on debut 24 days ago.
5
10th (5) Slate Cracker (66/1 -65%)
Slate Cracker
66
66/1(-65%)
(5) Slate Cracker 66/1, Tenth of 14 in maiden at Thirsk (6f, good, 33/1) 21 days ago.
6
11th (6) Ardat (11/1 -57%)
Ardat
11
11/1(-57%)
(6) Ardat 11/1, Twice-raced filly. 5/1, third of 8 in minor event at Redcar (7f, good) 18 days ago. Down in trip.
7
12th (7) California Cherry (150/1 -127%)
California Cherry
150
150/1(-127%)
(7) California Cherry 150/1, 125/1, last of 8 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 28 days ago.
LTO Selection:
17:20 Leicester Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

17:50 Leicester Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
7
1st (7) Eponina (16/1 -14%)
Eponina
16
16/1(-14%)
(7) Eponina 16/1, C&D winner. Twelfth of 14 in handicap at Redcar (7f, soft, 11/1) 42 days ago, not ideally placed. Could figure.
6
2nd (6) Rose Barton (3.33/1 -21%)
Rose Barton
3.33
3.33/1(-21%)
(6) Rose Barton 3.33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Off 7 months. Has some good form to her name and could do better handicapping this year.
10
3rd (10) Nikki's Girl (5.5/1 -144%)
Nikki's Girl
5.5
5.5/1(-144%)
(10) Nikki's Girl 5.5/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. 11/4, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 21 days ago, overcoming pace bias. Got to be feared back on turf.
5
4th (5) Astral Beau (3/1 +33%)
Astral Beau
3
3/1(+33%)
(5) Astral Beau 3/1, Won C&D event at 50/1 on debut. Fourth of 8 in minor event (9/2) at Catterick (7f, good) 26 days ago, finishing with running left. Makes handicap debut. More to come and likely type.
8
5th (8) Keeping Hoping (20/1 -25%)
Keeping Hoping
20
20/1(-25%)
(8) Keeping Hoping 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden, best runs on AW. Off 127 days. First run for yard after leaving Clive Cox (same owners). More needed.
2
6th (2) Separate (2/1 +83%)
Separate
2
2/1(+83%)
(2) Separate 2/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2019. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 25/1) 31 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
3
7th (3) Shamfizz (40/1 -82%)
Shamfizz
40
40/1(-82%)
(3) Shamfizz 40/1, Won first time up at Yarmouth last season. Off 10 months. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Fellowes. Hood on 1st time.
1
8th (1) Angels Landing (20/1 -233%)
Angels Landing
20
20/1(-233%)
(1) Angels Landing 20/1, AW winner. 7/1, respectable third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) 74 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time on the Flat, cheekpieces back on. Worth a look from this mark.
4
9th (4) Social Contact (40/1 -21%)
Social Contact
40
40/1(-21%)
(4) Social Contact 40/1, Landed short odds in 7f Southwell novice in January (final start for Roger Varian). Last of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm, 16/1) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Must improve.
LTO Selection:
17:50 Leicester Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

18:20 Leicester Seller (Class 4) 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
4
1st (4) Ming Dynasty (4.5/1 -176%)
Ming Dynasty
4.5
4.5/1(-176%)
(4) Ming Dynasty 4.5/1, Useful winning chaser who was in good nick when last seen out 7 months ago. Has his first run on the level since 2018 but still merits serious consideration.
6
2nd (6) Captain Square (1/1 +64%)
Captain Square
1
1/1(+64%)
(6) Captain Square 1/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, fair fifth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 26 days ago. Shortlisted.
1
3rd (1) Contingency Fee (2/1 +40%)
Contingency Fee
2
2/1(+40%)
(1) Contingency Fee 2/1, Fairly useful gelding who bagged 4-runner handicap (4/1) at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Considered.
2
4th (2) Jumping Cats (100/1 -355%)
Jumping Cats
100
100/1(-355%)
(2) Jumping Cats 100/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (25f) 28 days ago, soon off bridle. Blinkers on for 1st time in this code with plenty to prove.
5
5th (5) Quiana (22/1 -57%)
Quiana
22
22/1(-57%)
(5) Quiana 22/1, Fairly useful form on Flat in France in 2019. Pulled up over hurdles at Plumpton (17.8f, good) 28 days ago, but not discounted if resurgent in first-time cheekpieces.
3
6th (3) The First King (20/1 +0%)
The First King
20
20/1(+0%)
(3) The First King 20/1, First run since leaving Paul & Oliver Cole when last of 13 in handicap (33/1) at Doncaster (10.2f, good) 51 days ago. Needs to get back on track for his new yard.
LTO Selection:
18:20 Leicester Seller (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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18:50 Leicester Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Night Arc (9/1 -6%)
Night Arc
9
9/1(-6%)
(2) Night Arc 9/1, Good third of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good, 22/1) 9 days ago. Will need to build on that to take this.
6
2nd (6) Aryaah (5/1 -25%)
Aryaah
5
5/1(-25%)
(6) Aryaah 5/1, 15/8, didn't need to improve to win 7-runner handicap at Bath (10.2f, good to firm) 14 days ago, leading under 2f out and always holding on. 4 lb rise to contend with but looks competitive on form.
4
3rd (4) Al Azhar (0.91/1 +55%)
Al Azhar
0.91
0.91/1(+55%)
(4) Al Azhar 0.91/1, 6/1, went one better than on his sole start in nurseries when winning 9-runner handicap at Goodwood (9.9f, good to firm) 16 days ago, quickening to lead late on. Up just 3 lb and given he scored with a bit up his sleeve, he has to be taken seriously.
1
4th (1) Island Bandit (8/1 +43%)
Island Bandit
8
8/1(+43%)
(1) Island Bandit 8/1, Excuses when last of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 10/1) 18 days ago, keeping on when not clear run entering final 1f. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Considered from 3 lb lower mark.
8
5th (8) Secret Service (33/1 -200%)
Secret Service
33
33/1(-200%)
(8) Secret Service 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW, 66/1) 65 days ago. Up in trip. May do better now handicapping.
7
6th (7) Wolf Of Oxshott (14/1 -17%)
Wolf Of Oxshott
14
14/1(-17%)
(7) Wolf Of Oxshott 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, probably needed run on first run since leaving David Menuisier when eighth of 10 in minor event at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut.
5
7th (5) My Boy Jack (22/1 -22%)
My Boy Jack
22
22/1(-22%)
(5) My Boy Jack 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1 and gelded, possibly needed run when eighth of 10 in maiden at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut.
3
8th (3) Homeric (8.5/1 -113%)
Homeric
8.5
8.5/1(-113%)
(3) Homeric 8.5/1, Fortunate to be awarded the race at Lingfield on penultimate start but only sixth of 8 on handicap debut (3/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 48 days ago. Remains early days and top apprentice takes off a valuable 7 lb.
LTO Selection:
18:50 Leicester Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

19:20 Leicester Maiden (Class 4) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
1st (3) Shining Blue (0.83/1 +34%)
Shining Blue
0.83
0.83/1(+34%)
(3) Shining Blue 0.83/1, Exceed And Excel half-brother to 8.6f winner French Twist. Dam, placed at 5.5f-6f in US, half-sister to smart 1m/9f winner Folk. Belated debut but possibly significant that yard has persevered. Interesting to see how he goes in betting.
5
2nd (5) Dukedom (4.5/1 +36%)
Dukedom
4.5
4.5/1(+36%)
(5) Dukedom 4.5/1, Superbly-bred but failed to build on an encouraging debut second in 4 subsequent runs as a juvenile. Has been gelded ahead of this reappearance.
4
3rd (4) Doux Esprit (7.5/1 -88%)
Doux Esprit
7.5
7.5/1(-88%)
(4) Doux Esprit 7.5/1, 7/2, sixth of 13 in novice at Kempton (7f) on debut 40 days ago, not knocked about. Will improve.
7
4th (7) Giovanni Baglione (12/1 +70%)
Giovanni Baglione
12
12/1(+70%)
(7) Giovanni Baglione 12/1, 17/2, in need of experience when sixth of 11 in novice at Lingfield (7f, AW) on debut in January. Off since/gelded. May well do better.
9
5th (9) Maggie And Me (6/1 -50%)
Maggie And Me
6
6/1(-50%)
(9) Maggie And Me 6/1, Promising type. Second of 5 in novice at Sandown (1m, good to soft, 12/1) on debut last September. Likely improver. Yard had a 3-y-o filly run out the comfortable winner of a 7f novice at Newbury last Friday so a market move for this one could be significant.
1
6th (1) Aqwaam (25/1 -56%)
Aqwaam
25
25/1(-56%)
(1) Aqwaam 25/1, Promising type. Sixth of 13 in novice at Newmarket (1m, good to soft) on debut last May. Subsequently bought out of Roger Varian's stable for 45,000 gns. Capable of better.
8
7th (8) Kanakam (18/1 +0%)
Kanakam
18
18/1(+0%)
(8) Kanakam 18/1, 9/1, showed plenty to work on when fifth of 9 in novice at Kempton (7f) on debut in December. Open to progress on return.
2
8th (2) Doves Delight (300/1 -140%)
Doves Delight
300
300/1(-140%)
(2) Doves Delight 300/1, No show in a bumper and 2 Flat runs.
LTO Selection:
19:20 Leicester Maiden (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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19:50 Leicester Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
5
1st (5) Pure Dreamer (2.5/1 -11%)
Pure Dreamer
2.5
2.5/1(-11%)
(5) Pure Dreamer 2.5/1, Promising individual. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 11/2) 13 days ago. Open to further improvement and this 4 lb higher mark should be well within reach.
2
2nd (2) Dream Composer (2.75/1 +50%)
Dream Composer
2.75
2.75/1(+50%)
(2) Dream Composer 2.75/1, Respectable second of 9 in handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm, 5/1) 22 days ago, suited by way race developed. Merits consideration off a 1 lb lower mark here.
8
3rd (8) Dark Shot (50/1 -43%)
Dark Shot
50
50/1(-43%)
(8) Dark Shot 50/1, Course winner. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good to firm, 50/1) 16 days ago. Needs to bounce back in a major way.
6
4th (6) Lord P (11/1 -57%)
Lord P
11
11/1(-57%)
(6) Lord P 11/1, 8/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Kempton (6f), very slowly away. Off 131 days, but he's 2-4 on turf and claims off an untouched mark if ready to roll.
1
5th (1) Treacherous (9/1 +10%)
Treacherous
9
9/1(+10%)
(1) Treacherous 9/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2020. Below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 10/1) 14 days ago, not clear run. Back to a potentially lenient mark and he's one to consider.
7
6th (7) Prince Of Abington (5.5/1 +0%)
Prince Of Abington
5.5
5.5/1(+0%)
(7) Prince Of Abington 5.5/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2020. Respectable third of 9 in handicap (11/2) at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) 22 days ago, suited by strong pace. Looks vulnerable from a win point of view.
4
7th (4) Society Lion (14/1 -27%)
Society Lion
14
14/1(-27%)
(4) Society Lion 14/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2020. 9/2, third of 5 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 17 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and needs to raise his game in order to emerge on top.
9
8th (9) Triggered (25/1 +0%)
Triggered
25
25/1(+0%)
(9) Triggered 25/1, Bit below form third of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 5/1) 84 days ago. Blinkers back on and he won't be far away if he puts his best foot forward.
3
9th (3) Under Curfew (12/1 +40%)
Under Curfew
12
12/1(+40%)
(3) Under Curfew 12/1, Course winner. 22/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f). Off 7 months and while he was successful on his seasonal reappearance last term, he is 21 lb higher in the weights this time round.
10
10th (10) Coco Bear (12/1 -85%)
Coco Bear
12
12/1(-85%)
(10) Coco Bear 12/1, C&D winner. 25/1, bit below form fifth of 13 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good) 42 days ago, slowly away. Likely to find one or two too good.
11
11th (11) Lightening Shore (25/1 +0%)
Lightening Shore
25
25/1(+0%)
(11) Lightening Shore 25/1, 11/4 and visored for 1st time when fourth of 5 on debut for new yard in a handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 18 days ago. Well held both previous starts on turf.
LTO Selection:
19:50 Leicester Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

20:20 Leicester Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Topanticipation (3.2/1 +36%)
Topanticipation
3.2
3.2/1(+36%)
(1) Topanticipation 3.2/1, 7/1, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (11f). Off 6 months. Hood back on. Needs to return with a career-best.
2
2nd (2) Rich Dream (0.91/1 +27%)
Rich Dream
0.91
0.91/1(+27%)
(2) Rich Dream 0.91/1, 2/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good) 9 days ago. Not the easiest to train, but has the ability to defy this mark.
4
3rd (4) Liberated Lad (4.5/1 -64%)
Liberated Lad
4.5
4.5/1(-64%)
(4) Liberated Lad 4.5/1, 13/2, creditable fourth of 15 in handicap at Newbury (12f, good) 3 days ago. Capable of making an impact from this sort of mark.
3
4th (3) How Hard Can It Be (6.5/1 -63%)
How Hard Can It Be
6.5
6.5/1(-63%)
(3) How Hard Can It Be 6.5/1, Winner at Kempton in February. Creditable third of 11 in handicap (6/1) at Kempton (12f) 75 days ago. Big shout on return.
LTO Selection:
20:20 Leicester Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

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