Leicester Race 3 - Monday 25Th May 'Picnic At The Races' Bank Holiday Handicap
Five-time turf winner EXPRESSIONLESS (1) delivered a creditable third of fifteen effort on seasonal reappearance at Doncaster two-weeks-ago. Serious player second-up off an unchanged mark. JOHNNY BOOM (3) registered a 2.75L triumph around this circuit on sole course visit in October. Bounced back from three below par displays managing a solid 0.5L second at Pontefract six-days-ago. Rates highly. SERAPHIC (5) gained his first turf success when a 1L Kempton winner in latest. Worth giving close consideration stepping up in trip. SEA OF CHARM (6) is three from eleven under William Cox and makes the shortlist.

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 15 at Doncaster on March 28 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Mao Shang Wong carrying 61kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Nottingham on April 29 over 2800m, 7 len behind Cock And Bull carrying 59kg at $3.30. Fitter and worth following up.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 28/03/2026 | 154 | APP HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Soft | Harry Vigors | 61kg | 2:16.72 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/12 | 25/10/2025 | 23 | HCP APP 4U | $19,540.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Soft | Fletcher Yarham | 71kg | 2:47.82 | 8-4-4 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/10/2025 | 21 | HCP FLAT 3U | $54,450.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Good Soft | Joanna Mason | 56kg | 3:15.56 | 7-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 11/09/2025 | 24 | HCP 4U | $27,680.00 | Epsom Downs | 2419m | Soft | Tabitha Worsley | 66.5kg | 2:50.68 | 10-8-4 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $29.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/08/2025 | 9 | HCP APP 4U | $14,210.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good Firm | Fletcher Yarham | 71kg | 2:37.68 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/08/2025 | 43 | HCP 3U | $15,680.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 64.5kg | 2:58.54 | 7-9-9 | 10 |
| 56.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/4 | 27/06/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | David Egan | 60.5kg | 2:35.52 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/06/2025 | 33 | HCP 4U | $22,690.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60.5kg | 3:02.90 | 8-5-7 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 29/04/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $19,370.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Good Firm | Ray Dawson | 59kg | 3:04.87 | 8-8-6 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $3.25 |
| 3/14 | 12/04/2025 | 170 | HCP 4U | $41,510.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 56kg | 2:07.95 | 10-9-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/14 | 24/10/2024 | 19 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Soft | Hayley Turner | 64kg | 3:17.49 | 11-5-7 | 14 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last outing ran last of 8 at Kempton Park All Weather on March 25 over 2400m, 10 len behind Constitution Hill with 59kg at $17. At only start last preparation 4th of 11 at Lingfield All Weather on November 21 2024 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Sea Scout carrying 60.5kg at $4. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 25/03/2026 | 489 | NOV 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Jason Watson | 59kg | 2:34.30 | - | 7 |
| 10.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/11 | 21/11/2024 | 68 | MDN 2 | $17,510.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Trevor Whelan | 60.5kg | 2:05.51 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 8/11 | 14/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $95,140.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good | Jason Watson | 59kg | 1:38.52 | 6-7-8 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Pontefract on April 7 over 2400m, 0.5 len behind Lightening Company with 60kg at $11. The race before that 6th of 9 at Lingfield All Weather on February 14 over 2400m, 5 len behind Sea Of Charm with 68.5kg at $26. Rates highly and can go on with it.
Last Starts 5 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 | 07/04/2026 | 52 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 2414m | Good Soft | Rossa Ryan | 60kg | 2:43.80 | - | 13 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/02/2026 | 10 | APP HCP 4U | $14,910.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Amy Milburn | 68.5kg | 2:33.38 | 7-5-6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/13 | 04/02/2026 | 71 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Rossa Ryan | 60kg | 2:20.53 | 7-8-7 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
| 99/8 | 25/11/2025 | 28 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Lilly Pinchin | 73.5kg | 4:05.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 28/10/2025 | 385 | HCP APP NOVFLAT 3U | $10,650.00 | Leicester | 2414m | Soft | Amy Milburn | 69.5kg | 2:44.51 | 12-3-1 | 12 |
| 2.8L | $29.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/10/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Clifford Lee | 63.5kg | 2:37.14 | 4-8-9 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/09/2024 | 60 | HCP 3U | $19,930.00 | Windsor | 2303m | Good | Liam Wright | 60kg | 2:28.27 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/07/2024 | 29 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Finn Lambert | 69.5kg | 3:50.83 | 9-9-6 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/06/2024 | 117 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Kielan Woods | 76kg | 3:53.64 | 7-8-9 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/02/2024 | 13 | HCP 4U | $22,140.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | Neutral | Daniel Tudhope | 59.5kg | 2:02.57 | 2-1-6 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 10/02/2024 | 10 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Clifford Lee | 60kg | 2:39.83 | 5-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 61-day let-up. At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather on February 11 over 2200m, 6 len behind Caramay with 60kg at $51. The run before that ran last of 9 at Lingfield All Weather on January 29 over 2000m, 11 len behind King's Hand with 61kg at $26. Hard to have.
Last Starts 60 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 | 11/02/2026 | 13 | HCP F 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Harry Davies | 60kg | 2:20.71 | 10-7-5 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/01/2026 | 19 | APP HCP 4U | $14,050.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 61kg | 2:09.47 | 3-5-9 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/01/2026 | 46 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | 2:07.73 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/11/2025 | 47 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 59.5kg | 2:39.35 | 3-3-9 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 09/10/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Bath | 2011m | Good Soft | Taryn Langley | 58.5kg | 2:10.48 | 5-5-5 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/11 | 22/09/2025 | 14 | MDN F 3U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good Soft | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 2:09.50 | 2-4-4 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/09/2025 | 21 | NOV F 3U | $13,070.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 58kg | 2:03.52 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/08/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Trevor Whelan | 58kg | 2:10.61 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Callum Hutchinson
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 1.0 len at Kempton Park All Weather March 18 over 2200m defeating Joseph with 58.5kg at $8.50. The run before that 6th of 12 at Southwell All Weather on February 28 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind Chicago Storm carrying 61kg at $5.50. Sure to be in the mix.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 18/03/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Luke Morris | 58.5kg | 2:25.56 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/12 | 28/02/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 61kg | 2:27.42 | 9-10-10-10-10-10-10-9 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 07/02/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 62kg | 2:24.92 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |
| 7/9 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | APP HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Alexandra Egan | 60.5kg | 2:00.94 | 3-2-7 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.63 |
| 1/5 | 11/01/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 61kg | 2:10.43 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/01/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 61kg | 2:02.69 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 3/12 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 61kg | 2:00.39 | 4-3-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $19.00 |
| 9/12 | 29/11/2025 | 66 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 62.5kg | 2:37.14 | 4-5-9 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $26.00 |
| 14/14 | 24/09/2025 | 112 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 59.5kg | 2:21.45 | 14-14-14 | 12 |
| 25.1L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/06/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Kielan Woods | 74kg | 3:53.90 | 7-4-4 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 13/05/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Chepstow | 2414m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 60kg | 2:36.60 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.63 |

Jockey: William Cox
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Lingfield All Weather February 14 over 2400m defeating Imperial Decision carrying 65.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell 3rd of 10 at Wolverhampton on March 20 over 2400m, 3 len behind Made All with 60kg at $17. Genuine chance.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 20/03/2026 | 34 | HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Tom Marquand | 60kg | 2:36.44 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/02/2026 | 167 | APP HCP 4U | $14,910.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Harry Brown | 65.5kg | 2:33.38 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 31/08/2025 | 9 | HCP APP 3U | $13,070.00 | Brighton | 2414m | Good | William Dunlop | 66.5kg | 2:34.97 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/08/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $13,360.00 | Ffos Las | 2414m | Good | William Cox | 63kg | 2:34.22 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/08/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 60kg | 2:26.54 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 31/07/2025 | 14 | HCP APP NOV 3U | $14,210.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good Soft | William Dunlop | 67.5kg | 2:15.33 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/7 | 17/07/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Leicester | 2376m | Good Firm | Rob Hornby | 60kg | 2:36.05 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/4 | 24/06/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $11,610.00 | Brighton | 2011m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 64.5kg | 2:03.68 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.25 |
| 4/8 | 10/06/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | William Cox | 59kg | 2:41.18 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/05/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Brighton | 2393m | Good | Tom Marquand | 57kg | 2:35.28 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $2.75 |
| 1/7 | 08/05/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Brighton | 2414m | Good Firm | William Cox | 60.5kg | 2:34.59 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 15 at Doncaster on March 28 over 2000m, 5 len behind Mao Shang Wong with 56.5kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Great Yarmouth on May 1 over 2020m, 7 len behind Telecommunication with 61kg at $5. Looking to others.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 28/03/2026 | 148 | APP HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Soft | Toby Moore | 56.5kg | 2:16.72 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/14 | 31/10/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good | Robert Havlin | 58.5kg | 1:54.40 | 2-5-8 | 14 |
| 14.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/10/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Robert Havlin | 61kg | 2:33.02 | 1-1-4 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/09/2025 | 14 | HCP APP 3U | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 2011m | Soft | Mason Paetel | 61kg | 2:10.27 | 2-1-4 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/09/2025 | 41 | HCP APP 3U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good | Mason Paetel | 56.5kg | 2:06.71 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 30/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good | Mason Paetel | 55.5kg | 2:07.29 | 2-3-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/07/2025 | 12 | HCP 3 | $11,980.00 | Chepstow | 2011m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 61kg | 2:09.95 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
| 2/8 | 05/07/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $11,990.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | Good Firm | Dougie Costello | 61kg | 2:13.78 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/06/2025 | 47 | HCP 3 | $11,440.00 | Southwell | 2428m | Neutral | Trevor Whelan | 60kg | 2:39.03 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/05/2025 | 35 | HCP 3 | $13,280.00 | Yarmouth | 2032m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 2:06.99 | 6-5-7 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/03/2025 | 126 | HCP 3 | $16,330.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 57.5kg | 2:05.56 | 7-6-4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |