Leicester Race 5 - British Ebf Maiden Stakes (Gbb Race)
DARK TORNADO (1) looks well placed to break his maiden here following a 2.3L second in a 1400m novice event at this venue early last month. INDIAN SPIRIT (3) lost out by 1.8L when fourth over 1600m at Newbury four weeks ago. Expected to play a role. LOOKS FANTASTIC (5) rates highly switching to turf following a 3L second contesting a 1600m maiden at Southwell. GLADIADORA (2) resumed with a 7.2L sixth tackling 1600m at Bath. Of note delivering second start for this trainer.
Jockey: J F Egan
Weight: 64.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after 10 months 2nd of 8 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Rogue Diplomat with 64.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 17th of 19 at Ascot in the G3 Jersey Stakes on June 22 over 1400m, 14 len behind Haatem with 58.5kg at $126. Fitter and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 35 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 | 04/04/2025 | 286 | NOV 3U | $12,920.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Firm | John Egan | 64.5kg | 1:24.83 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 17/19 | 22/06/2024 | 36 | G3 OPEN 3 | $272,240.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | John Egan | 58.5kg | 1:26.85 | - | 20 |
| 14.0L | $126.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/05/2024 | 251 | NOV 3U | $72,600.00 | York | 1609m | Good | John Egan | 59kg | 1:37.42 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/09/2023 | 20 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | John Egan | 59kg | 1:26.12 | - | 9 |
| 1.3L | $19.00 |
| 6/11 | 20/08/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $27,220.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good | John Egan | 60.5kg | 1:31.14 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: S D Bowen
Weight: 62kgs
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Third race start. First start second last of 13 at Naas on August 5 over 1600m, 18 len behind Super Exceed with 58.5kg at $81. Returned from break 6th of 8 at Bath on April 20 over 1600m, 7 len behind Castro Aurum carrying 62.5kg at $101. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/04/2025 | 258 | MDN F 35 | $13,280.00 | Bath | 1609m | Good Firm | Taylor Fisher | 62.5kg | 1:40.85 | - | 5 |
| 7.2L | $101.00 |
| 12/13 | 05/08/2024 | - | MDN F 3U | $21,680.00 | Naas | 1609m | Good | Daniel Sheehy | 58.5kg | 1:42.01 | - | 11 |
| 18.8L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 59kgs
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Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 8 at Southwell All Weather on March 19 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Al Arbeed with 57.5kg at $3.80. Last start 4th of 12 at Newbury on April 12 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Point Of Contact with 60.5kg at $26. Has improvement to come and is among the leading hopes.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 12/04/2025 | 24 | MDN 3U | $41,510.00 | Newbury | 1615m | Good | James Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:40.31 | - | 13 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/03/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 57.5kg | 1:28.01 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 59kgs
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Was at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 11 at Newmarket (Rowley) on April 17 over 1400m, 14 len behind Indian Springs with 58kg at $201. Likely improver.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 17/04/2025 | - | MDN C 3 | $20,320.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 58kg | 1:24.91 | - | 1 |
| 14.8L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Aidan Keeley
Weight: 59kgs
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Third race start. First start 11th of 16 at Doncaster on October 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Music Of Time carrying 60.5kg at $7. Returned from break 2nd of 12 at Southwell All Weather on March 28 over 1600m, 3 len behind Superposition with 56.5kg at $6. Further improvement in store.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 28/03/2025 | 154 | MDN 3U | $19,060.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Callum Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 1:41.08 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 11/16 | 25/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Soft | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | 1:30.36 | - | 5 |
| 12.3L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Callum Hutchinson
Weight: 59kgs
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Third race start. First start didn't finish the race at Newbury July 19 over 1400m. Returned from break second last of 11 at Kempton Park All Weather on April 21 over 1200m, 12 len behind Dr Strangelove carrying 59kg at $7. Strips fitter this time and is among the chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 21/04/2025 | 276 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Hector Crouch | 59kg | 1:11.93 | - | 7 |
| 12.5L | $7.00 |
| 0/16 | 19/07/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good | Richard Kingscote | 59kg | 1:24.69 | - | 4 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
Jockey: S A Gray
Weight: 59kgs
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First-starter by Land Force out of Tidal Stream. Betting is the best pointer to his chances.