Leicester Race 5 - Shelly Cheshire 50Th Birthday Celebration Handicap
CHARLIE MASON (1) has recorded a pair of runner-up efforts on his two previous starts including by 1.3L attempting 1200m at Lingfield AW in latest. Leading contender. BEELZEBUB (4) rates highly on first start since wind surgery. Top jockey booked. Main danger. GEMINI STAR (2) was last seen 168 days back finishing 2.5L third at Redcar over 1200m. Respect. RAFT UP (5) holds each-way claims in view of a 0.5L victory on penultimate appearance at Newcastle AW.

Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Lingfield All Weather on April 1 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Invincible Speed carrying 59.5kg at $3.80. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Southwell All Weather on March 11 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Westmorian with 60.5kg at $3.30. Hard to go past.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 01/04/2025 | 21 | APP HCP 4U | $13,800.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 59.5kg | 1:12.76 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
2/10 | 11/03/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | 1:13.81 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
3/8 | 17/02/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | William Carson | 59.5kg | 1:13.08 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |
1/11 | 27/01/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $19,910.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 59kg | 1:14.36 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
4/11 | 18/01/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $23,060.00 | Lingfield | 1409m | Neutral | Kaiya Fraser | 60kg | 1:24.72 | - | 9 |
| 3.3L | $4.33 |
2/8 | 03/01/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $13,100.00 | Lingfield | 1409m | NS | Kaiya Fraser | 60kg | 1:24.53 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
3/13 | 18/12/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $11,070.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:26.21 | - | 12 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
2/12 | 10/12/2024 | 27 | HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Southwell | 1421m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:27.25 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
4/12 | 13/11/2024 | 11 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:37.07 | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
4/8 | 02/11/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | William Carson | 62kg | 1:27.28 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
4/9 | 15/10/2024 | 6 | SELL 34 | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Heavy | Jack Doughty | 56.5kg | 1:31.46 | - | 5 |
| 9.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Christian Howarth
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 13 at Redcar October 18 over 1200m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Harry's Halo with 62kg at $19. Previously first up; fifth of 13 at Thirsk April 9 over 1000m, in the wet; 9 len behind Glory Fighter with 60kg at $7.50. Likely to be up for this.
Last Starts 167 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/13 | 18/10/2024 | 38 | HCP 3U | $13,610.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Soft | Kieran O'Neill | 62kg | 1:12.86 | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
6/12 | 10/09/2024 | 43 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Soft | Kieran O'Neill | 63kg | 1:13.68 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
13/14 | 29/07/2024 | 53 | APP HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 1:16.40 | - | 6 |
| 19.0L | $12.00 |
8/13 | 06/06/2024 | 26 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:00.50 | - | 13 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
5/8 | 11/05/2024 | 32 | HCP F 3U | $19,370.00 | Nottingham | 1223m | Good | Kieran O'Neill | 61kg | 1:12.29 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
5/13 | 09/04/2024 | 157 | APP HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Heavy | Kieran O'Neill | 60kg | 1:04.70 | - | 7 |
| 9.0L | $7.50 |
12/16 | 04/11/2023 | 25 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Heavy | Kieran O'Neill | 61kg | 1:16.50 | - | 10 |
| 9.0L | $10.00 |
2/11 | 10/10/2023 | 21 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 1005m | Good Soft | Kieran O'Neill | 60.5kg | 0:59.44 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
2/10 | 19/09/2023 | 143 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Yarmouth | 1005m | Good Soft | Kieran O'Neill | 60kg | 1:02.68 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
5/10 | 29/04/2023 | 7 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Soft | Rowan Scott | 57kg | 1:16.74 | - | 7 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
2/6 | 22/04/2023 | 18 | HCP 3 | $19,060.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Soft | Kieran O'Neill | 61kg | 1:03.55 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Taylor Fisher
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 9 at Southwell All Weather on March 15 over 1200m, 13 len behind Oriental Prince with 61kg at $15. The race before that won by a head at Chelmsford February 22 over 1200m defeating Dicko The Legend carrying 60kg at $8. Others preferred.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 15/03/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 1:12.78 | - | 7 |
| 13.3L | $15.00 |
1/9 | 22/02/2025 | 55 | HCP APP 4U | $16,610.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | NS | Daniel Muscutt | 60kg | 1:11.50 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
9/11 | 29/12/2024 | 26 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | 1:14.01 | - | 1 |
| 9.8L | $23.00 |
12/12 | 03/12/2024 | 40 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 60kg | 1:11.90 | - | 12 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
7/10 | 24/10/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Kieran Shoemark | 63kg | 1:12.98 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $29.00 |
6/12 | 09/10/2024 | 103 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Luke Morris | 62.5kg | 1:12.43 | - | 11 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |
5/11 | 28/06/2024 | 19 | HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good Firm | Taylor Fisher | 63.5kg | 1:12.29 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
7/8 | 09/06/2024 | 29 | HCP 4U | $37,480.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good | Tom Marquand | 57.5kg | 1:10.87 | - | 8 |
| 7.8L | $10.00 |
24/26 | 11/05/2024 | 9 | HCP 4U | $37,480.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 60kg | 1:12.80 | - | 14 |
| 18.3L | $15.00 |
1/8 | 02/05/2024 | 35 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 1:11.44 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
8/10 | 28/03/2024 | 148 | HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 1:13.79 | - | 3 |
| 7.8L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Jim Crowley
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Nottingham July 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Em Jay Kay carrying 61kg at $3.30. Previously first up; ninth of 11 at Southwell All Weather December 29 2023 over 1200m, 5 len behind Tyke with 61kg at $13. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 258 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 19/07/2024 | 44 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Good Soft | David Egan | 61kg | 1:13.66 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.25 |
4/13 | 05/06/2024 | 11 | HCP 4U | $19,060.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Good Firm | Kieran O'Neill | 56kg | 1:13.74 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
9/21 | 25/05/2024 | 14 | HCP 4U | $37,620.00 | York | 1207m | Good Soft | Alistair Rawlinson | 58kg | 1:12.20 | - | 17 |
| 5.3L | $81.00 |
16/26 | 11/05/2024 | 24 | HCP 4U | $37,480.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good | Benoit De La Sayette | 58.5kg | 1:12.80 | - | 23 |
| 9.0L | $51.00 |
7/10 | 17/04/2024 | 24 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Kevin Stott | 61kg | 1:11.84 | - | 1 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |
5/8 | 24/03/2024 | 36 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Soft | Kieran O'Neill | 57.5kg | 1:29.47 | - | 3 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
3/6 | 17/02/2024 | 29 | HCP 4U | $23,590.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Kieran O'Neill | 57.5kg | 1:28.07 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $9.50 |
1/7 | 19/01/2024 | 21 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Kieran O'Neill | 61kg | 1:29.05 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
9/11 | 29/12/2023 | 78 | HCP 3U | $13,430.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Kieran O'Neill | 61kg | 1:13.76 | - | 11 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
6/9 | 12/10/2023 | 22 | HCP 3U | $22,960.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 1:10.11 | - | 10 |
| 3.3L | $29.00 |
5/11 | 20/09/2023 | 83 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good | Jim Crowley | 62kg | 1:13.60 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 9 at Wolverhampton on March 24 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Shamardia with 60.5kg at $3. The start before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at Newcastle All Weather March 6 over 1200m defeating Athollblair Boy carrying 61.5kg at $4.50. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. Has ability and can bounce back.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 24/03/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $12,120.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Joe Fanning | 60.5kg | 1:13.02 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
1/11 | 06/03/2025 | 7 | HCP APP 4U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 61.5kg | 1:12.56 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
1/9 | 27/02/2025 | 12 | WFA 4U | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Joe Fanning | 61kg | 1:12.69 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |
5/11 | 15/02/2025 | 25 | HCP APP 4U | $11,070.00 | Southwell | 1222m | Neutral | Hannah Dring | 67kg | 1:17.00 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
5/10 | 21/01/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $17,920.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 61kg | 1:13.37 | - | 8 |
| 4.3L | $3.75 |
5/10 | 04/01/2025 | 131 | HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Southwell | 1222m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 60kg | 1:14.64 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
8/11 | 26/08/2024 | 17 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 60kg | 1:13.20 | - | 9 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
12/13 | 09/08/2024 | 16 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Firm | Oisin McSweeney | 57.5kg | 1:08.64 | - | 1 |
| 22.0L | $29.00 |
6/9 | 24/07/2024 | 18 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good Firm | Oisin McSweeney | 59kg | 1:10.56 | - | 9 |
| 8.0L | $19.00 |
9/12 | 06/07/2024 | 8 | HCP 3 | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good | Joanna Mason | 61kg | 1:04.84 | - | 11 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
5/11 | 28/06/2024 | 15 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good Firm | Joanna Mason | 61kg | 1:13.40 | - | 10 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Mark Winn
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Nottingham October 16 over 1000m, in the wet; 13 len behind Marching Mac with 68.5kg at $4. When resuming last campaign fourth of 13 at Thirsk April 9 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind Nights Over Egypt carrying 56.5kg at $11. Not good enough for these.
Last Starts 169 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 16/10/2024 | 36 | APP HCP 3U | $11,540.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Heavy | Simon Walker | 68.5kg | 1:03.66 | - | 9 |
| 13.5L | $4.00 |
5/12 | 10/09/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Soft | Dougie Costello | 57kg | 1:13.68 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
4/11 | 25/08/2024 | 15 | APP HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good Soft | Dougie Costello | 58kg | 1:13.11 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
4/15 | 10/08/2024 | 35 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good Soft | Mark Winn | 59.5kg | 1:11.44 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
3/13 | 06/07/2024 | 23 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Good | Dougie Costello | 57kg | 1:14.06 | - | 12 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
2/12 | 13/06/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $11,800.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Good | David Nolan | 61kg | 1:13.62 | - | 13 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
2/14 | 28/05/2024 | 18 | APP HCP 4U | $10,650.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Soft | Simon Walker | 70kg | 1:13.77 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.50 |
2/10 | 10/05/2024 | 20 | HCP 4U | $11,800.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Good | Mark Winn | 53.5kg | 1:12.40 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
2/17 | 20/04/2024 | 11 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Soft | David Nolan | 61kg | 1:18.17 | - | 12 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
4/13 | 09/04/2024 | 65 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Heavy | Sam James | 56.5kg | 1:21.36 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
4/11 | 04/02/2024 | 10 | HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | Neutral | David Nolan | 61kg | 1:02.24 | - | 12 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Kavanagh
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 8 at Lingfield All Weather on March 28 over 1000m, 5 len behind Midnightattheoasis with 58kg at $8. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Chelmsford on March 8 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Nubough with 58kg at $9.50. Not one of the major players.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 28/03/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 58kg | 0:58.03 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
3/10 | 08/03/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $13,940.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 58kg | 1:11.60 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |
5/9 | 27/02/2025 | 11 | APP HCP 4U | $13,750.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | NS | Tommie Jakes | 56kg | 1:10.95 | - | 11 |
| 4.3L | $34.00 |
5/9 | 16/02/2025 | 51 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 53.5kg | 0:58.89 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $29.00 |
9/12 | 27/12/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 56kg | 1:13.58 | - | 5 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
4/10 | 14/12/2024 | 9 | HCP 3U | $10,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1024m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 58kg | 1:00.99 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
5/11 | 05/12/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | NS | Paddy Bradley | 57kg | 1:11.53 | - | 8 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
5/10 | 21/11/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 57.5kg | 0:58.05 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
10/12 | 13/11/2024 | 32 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 56kg | 1:12.22 | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
1/8 | 12/10/2024 | 2 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 59kg | 1:11.80 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
9/10 | 10/10/2024 | 12 | HCP APP 3U | $18,450.00 | Southwell | 1222m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 57.5kg | 1:14.01 | - | 8 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |