Leicester Race 6 - Voluntary Action Leicestershire (Val) Celebrating 60 Years Handicap
COMMANDING PRINCE (1) has been thriving since making debut in February. Already twice a winner and beaten just 1.5L at Ayr in latest when outstayed. Drop in trip helps and this unexposed gelding will prove hard to beat. JUNGLE LAND (5) disappointed as favourite when last seen nearly two months ago. Clearly felt to be well treated and holds winning claims while yard is in form. CHALK MOUNTAIN (4) shaped nicely missing by a long-neck at Kempton. Perhaps better on AW. Consider. SWORD (2) struggled making reappearance and is better than that. Might have just needed the outing so remains of interest second up.

Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Going well. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Ayr on May 21 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Garden Oasis carrying 62kg at $2.80. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Bath on May 5 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Thapa Vc with 62kg at $2.50. Working up to a win. Sure to prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 21/05/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $20,880.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 62kg | 1:39.67 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
3/5 | 05/05/2025 | 46 | HCP 4U | $18,510.00 | Bath | 1609m | Fast | Luke Morris | 62kg | 1:39.06 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
1/5 | 20/03/2025 | 10 | NOV 4U | $19,370.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | NS | Hollie Doyle | 62kg | 1:30.66 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $1.13 |
1/5 | 10/03/2025 | 26 | NOV 4U | $19,370.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 59kg | 1:40.07 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
2/6 | 12/02/2025 | - | NOV 4U | $13,470.00 | Southwell | 1422m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 59kg | 1:29.22 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |

Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months 20th of 22 at York on May 16 over 1400m, 23 len behind Delicacy with 60kg at $12. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Newmarket (July) on June 22 over 1600m, 7 len behind Ombudsman with 59kg at $3. Better than the last run suggests.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20/22 | 16/05/2025 | 206 | HCP 4U | $46,130.00 | York | 1408m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 60kg | 1:25.32 | - | 1 |
| 23.8L | $12.00 |
1/9 | 22/10/2024 | 26 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 59.5kg | 2:07.87 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.88 |
2/8 | 26/09/2024 | 50 | APP NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 59kg | 1:39.41 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
6/10 | 07/08/2024 | 19 | NOV 3U | $21,340.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 1:38.80 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $1.36 |
2/8 | 19/07/2024 | 27 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 1:39.70 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.88 |
7/14 | 22/06/2024 | 22 | NOV 3 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Robert Havlin | 59kg | 1:36.71 | - | 12 |
| 7.0L | $3.00 |
3/11 | 31/05/2024 | 198 | WFA NOV 3U | $14,760.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Soft | Robert Havlin | 59kg | 1:38.87 | - | 12 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
4/13 | 15/11/2023 | - | NOV 2 | $17,970.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 1:38.48 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: S H James
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Thirsk on May 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Darkness with 58.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 4th of 13 at Chester on May 7 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Probe with 59kg at $13. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 17/05/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good Firm | Sam James | 58.5kg | 1:25.01 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
4/13 | 07/05/2025 | 38 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Chester | 1408m | Good | Sam James | 59kg | 1:28.75 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
12/15 | 30/03/2025 | 44 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good | Sam James | 61kg | 1:25.34 | - | 15 |
| 10.0L | $13.00 |
11/11 | 14/02/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $46,490.00 | Southwell | 1422m | Neutral | Sam James | 55kg | 1:26.81 | - | 11 |
| 16.1L | $41.00 |
4/12 | 17/01/2025 | 181 | HCP 4U | $83,030.00 | Newcastle | 1614m | Neutral | Clifford Lee | 56kg | 1:42.01 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $34.00 |
12/12 | 20/07/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $33,390.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good | Sam Feilden | 60kg | 1:24.66 | - | 12 |
| 26.0L | $17.00 |
8/11 | 29/06/2024 | 35 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | NS | Clifford Lee | 58kg | 1:26.01 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
9/9 | 25/05/2024 | 15 | HCP 4U | $89,710.00 | Chester | 1408m | Good Soft | Sam James | 57.5kg | 1:30.10 | - | 3 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
5/13 | 10/05/2024 | 19 | HCP 4U | $80,740.00 | Chester | 1508m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 61kg | 1:30.68 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
1/11 | 21/04/2024 | 28 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good Soft | Clifford Lee | 59kg | 1:28.02 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
1/8 | 24/03/2024 | 130 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 61kg | 1:29.47 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 14 at Kempton Park All Weather on May 7 over 1400m, long-neck behind Billy Mill with 61.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Newbury on July 25 over 1400m, nose behind State Flag with 61.5kg at $17. Right in the mix.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/13 | 07/05/2025 | 144 | HCP 4U | $25,050.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Rob Hornby | 61.5kg | 1:25.08 | - | 6 |
| 0.4L | $8.00 |
8/14 | 14/12/2024 | 32 | HCP 3U | $28,040.00 | Southwell | 1422m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 58.5kg | 1:25.86 | - | 4 |
| 9.8L | $8.00 |
7/12 | 12/11/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 59kg | 1:39.08 | - | 10 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
2/13 | 31/10/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $27,590.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 59kg | 1:25.39 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
6/11 | 09/10/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Rob Hornby | 62kg | 1:26.61 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
1/14 | 02/10/2024 | 23 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Rob Hornby | 61.5kg | 1:25.12 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
1/7 | 09/09/2024 | 6 | APP HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 62.5kg | 1:29.40 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.75 |
1/8 | 03/09/2024 | 26 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:25.17 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
12/12 | 08/08/2024 | 14 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Good | Rob Hornby | 58.5kg | 1:45.23 | - | 9 |
| 9.3L | $19.00 |
2/9 | 25/07/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Rob Hornby | 61.5kg | 1:25.18 | - | 11 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
8/12 | 12/07/2024 | 240 | HCP 3U | $26,920.00 | Chester | 1408m | Good Soft | Rob Hornby | 64kg | 1:30.43 | - | 3 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Returns from a 54-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 13 at Newcastle All Weather on April 10 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind The Turpinator carrying 57kg at $4.30. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Wolverhampton on April 1 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Dicko The Legend carrying 62.5kg at $2.30. He is among the leading chances.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/13 | 10/04/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $28,040.00 | Newcastle | 1208m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 57kg | 1:13.01 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
2/9 | 01/04/2025 | 8 | HCP 4U | $20,320.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 62.5kg | 1:13.27 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.25 |
1/9 | 24/03/2025 | 138 | HCP 4U | $19,190.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 57kg | 1:12.19 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
7/9 | 06/11/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $19,370.00 | Nottingham | 1012m | Soft | Tommie Jakes | 61kg | 1:00.65 | - | 7 |
| 6.2L | $10.00 |
2/9 | 29/10/2024 | 10 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Soft | Grace McEntee | 60kg | 1:17.19 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
3/8 | 19/10/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Soft | Grace McEntee | 60.5kg | 1:33.11 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $23.00 |
7/11 | 05/10/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Soft | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 0:58.98 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
11/11 | 21/09/2024 | 23 | HCP 3U | $23,590.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good Firm | Pat Cosgrave | 61kg | 1:12.48 | - | 1 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
8/12 | 29/08/2024 | 94 | APP HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 62kg | 1:12.09 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.13 |
1/12 | 27/05/2024 | 15 | MDN 3U | $12,920.00 | Redcar | 1203m | Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | 1:12.49 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.91 |
2/9 | 12/05/2024 | 10 | WFA MDN 3U | $50,740.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Daniel Tudhope | 60kg | 1:12.35 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Newcastle All Weather October 18 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Jodhpur Blue with 60.5kg at $2.40. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at Great Yarmouth October 7 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Melon Twist with 60.5kg at $2.80. Facing a stiff assignment.
Last Starts 228 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 18/10/2024 | 11 | MDN 3U | $13,250.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Silvestre De Sousa | 60.5kg | 1:26.44 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
2/4 | 07/10/2024 | 124 | APP NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good Soft | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:14.76 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.75 |
5/8 | 05/06/2024 | 50 | NOV 3U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | David Egan | 59kg | 1:12.44 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.50 |
7/12 | 16/04/2024 | 23 | MDN C 3 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | David Egan | 58kg | 1:24.61 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
2/7 | 24/03/2024 | 187 | NOV 3 | $14,520.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Soft | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:30.70 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
2/8 | 19/09/2023 | 18 | NOV 2 | $21,600.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good Soft | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:16.44 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.75 |
3/8 | 01/09/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $11,980.00 | Ffos Las | 1207m | Good Soft | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | 1:14.88 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $2.25 |

Jockey: Lewis Edmunds
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 7 at Musselburgh on May 2 over 1400m, 4 len behind Jenni carrying 61kg at $12. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 12 at Chester 3yo Rating 75 on June 14 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Old Chums with 59kg at $23. Looking to others on this occasion.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 02/05/2025 | 123 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Musselburgh | 1422m | Good | Ryan Sexton | 61kg | 1:28.42 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
0/9 | 30/12/2024 | 42 | JHDLE 3U | $16,790.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 70kg | 4:08.13 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
2/11 | 18/11/2024 | 46 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Lewis Edmunds | 59.5kg | 1:27.38 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
7/12 | 03/10/2024 | 31 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Oisin McSweeney | 59.5kg | 1:11.54 | - | 10 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
4/5 | 02/09/2024 | 12 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Ryan Sexton | 61kg | 1:11.41 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |
7/10 | 21/08/2024 | 19 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Carlisle | 1207m | Good | Ryan Sexton | 61.5kg | 1:12.52 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
1/10 | 02/08/2024 | 36 | HCP 3U | $15,430.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good | Ryan Sexton | 61kg | 1:12.15 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
4/6 | 27/06/2024 | 13 | HCP 3 | $23,590.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Daniel Muscutt | 57.5kg | 1:11.82 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
2/12 | 14/06/2024 | 33 | HCP 3 | $26,920.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good | Ryan Sexton | 59kg | 1:15.22 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $23.00 |
7/9 | 12/05/2024 | 209 | HCP 3U | $36,900.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Ryan Sexton | 58kg | 1:11.75 | - | 3 |
| 6.7L | $19.00 |
6/9 | 16/10/2023 | 27 | HCP NSY 2 | $19,600.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Soft | Rob Hornby | 57kg | 1:15.40 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |