Leicester Race 7 - Carling Handicap
LION OF MALI (8) finished second beaten 1.3L over 1400m at Kempton Park last time following a win on previous start. Maintains a strong record tackling the trip. One to beat. PRETTY DANIELLE (2) resumed with a solid third attempting 1400m at Lingfield and is well positioned to run a big race. CIRCLE OF TRUST (5) returns from a seven month break having placed in a 1400m contest at Great Yarmouth. Looks a leading player with improvement expected. Right in the mix. CHELIO (10) resumes after a four and a half month absence. Tries turf for the first time. Ran eighth contesting 1400m at Kempton Park. Brings sound each way chances if handling the surface.
Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 61kgs
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Last start 9th of 12 at Southwell All Weather on April 7 over 1200m, 5 len behind Eightthreeone carrying 61kg at $11. The race before that ran last of 7 at Southwell All Weather on March 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind Riley Rocks carrying 58.5kg at $34. Looks tested without further improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 07/04/2026 | 12 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | James Sullivan | 61kg | 1:14.63 | - | 10 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/03/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | James Sullivan | 58.5kg | 1:15.62 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/03/2026 | 30 | HCP 3 | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | James Sullivan | 57kg | 1:27.63 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/4 | 09/02/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $17,720.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 59kg | 1:27.90 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 27/01/2026 | 43 | NOV 3 | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 61kg | 1:30.90 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $2.63 |
| 1/8 | 15/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $12,730.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:29.92 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Finley Marsh
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
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Having second run back today. Last start 3rd of 10 at Lingfield All Weather on March 27 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Mighty Vega carrying 61kg at $9. At only start last preparation got back early 5th of 8 at Chelmsford on November 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Elan D'or carrying 59kg at $9.50. Looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 29 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 | 27/03/2026 | 121 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Finley Marsh | 61kg | 1:25.48 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/11/2025 | 68 | NSY HCP 2 | $16,330.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 59kg | 1:26.92 | 8-8-5 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/09/2025 | 16 | HCP NSY F 2 | $30,490.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Good Soft | David Egan | 55.5kg | 1:34.88 | 7-7-4 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 03/09/2025 | 24 | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 58kg | 1:25.03 | 7-7-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $36,300.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good Firm | Donagh Murphy | 54kg | 1:14.40 | 1-1-4 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 21/07/2025 | 27 | NOV F 2 | $12,550.00 | Windsor | 1218m | Good | Finley Marsh | 58kg | 1:15.12 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/14 | 24/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV F 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:13.80 | 12-13-7 | 14 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Harry Russell
Weight: 61kgs
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Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Newcastle All Weather December 19 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Thestral carrying 60.5kg at $4.30. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at Newcastle All Weather November 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind Cotai Lights with 60.5kg at $3. Has to be respected.
Last Starts 127 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 19/12/2025 | 27 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | David Nolan | 60.5kg | 1:29.24 | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $4.33 |
| 8/10 | 22/11/2025 | 97 | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Jack Garritty | 60.5kg | 1:13.48 | 3-4-8 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 1:20.56 | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
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Second run back. First-up after eight months 10th of 12 at Southwell All Weather on April 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind Eightthreeone carrying 61kg at $12. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Sandown Park on August 7 over 1000m, 4 len behind Entailed with 60.5kg at $17. Expect he'll find this too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 07/04/2026 | 227 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | George Wood | 61kg | 1:14.63 | - | 3 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/08/2025 | 16 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | John Fahy | 59kg | 1:12.82 | 5-7-8 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $67.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $18,450.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1014m | Good | John Fahy | 60.5kg | 1:03.24 | 2-3-6 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/07/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 58kg | 1:15.46 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $5.50 |
Jockey: K Stott
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Great Yarmouth September 16 over 1400m, a neck behind Up The Agenda carrying 59.5kg at $17. On debut fourth of 9 at Thirsk July 2 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Dandy Style with 59kg at $17. Open to improvement and expected to go on with it.
Last Starts 221 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 | 16/09/2025 | 20 | HCP NSY 2 | $17,070.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good Soft | Jamie Spencer | 59.5kg | 1:26.60 | 8-7-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good | Kevin Stott | 59.5kg | 0:58.18 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/08/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good Soft | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | 1:10.99 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/07/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $11,990.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Kevin Stott | 59kg | 1:11.52 | 8-6-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Harry Vigors
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
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Second-up. First-up after six months 9th of 12 at Nottingham on April 8 over 1700m, 8 len behind Kokoluna with 61kg at $8. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Kempton Park All Weather on September 15 over 1400m, 7 len behind Dancing Flower with 58kg at $12. No easier this time and looks tested again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 08/04/2026 | 184 | HCP 3 | $15,430.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 1:47.09 | - | 8 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/10/2025 | 21 | APP NOV F 2 | $12,550.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 58kg | 1:29.38 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |
| 7/11 | 15/09/2025 | 42 | NOV F 2 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 1:26.97 | 2-2-7 | 12 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $12,340.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 1:22.94 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Jonny Peate
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Wolverhampton on January 26 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Nala's Dream with 60kg at $3.80. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at Lingfield All Weather on March 27 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Mighty Vega carrying 60.5kg at $10. Not far away last start. Has ability and can measure up on best form.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 27/03/2026 | 60 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 1:25.48 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/01/2026 | 161 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 60kg | 1:14.35 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.75 |
| 5/9 | 18/08/2025 | 20 | HCP NSY 2 | $19,600.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Kieran O'neill | 55.5kg | 1:00.45 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 8/15 | 29/07/2025 | 26 | MDN C 2 | $108,900.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good | William Buick | 58kg | 1:10.47 | 3-1-8 | 11 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/07/2025 | 21 | OPEN NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Benoit De La Sayette | 60.5kg | 1:27.59 | 3-3-7 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $24,750.00 | Newbury | 1307m | Good | William Buick | 60.5kg | 1:18.48 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
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Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Kempton Park All Weather on April 1 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Storm Point carrying 58kg at $2.10. Before that favourite; won by a head at Kempton Park All Weather March 18 over 1400m defeating French Affair with 56kg at $5.50. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 01/04/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Daniel Muscutt | 58kg | 1:26.86 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 18/03/2026 | 40 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 56kg | 1:26.53 | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 06/02/2026 | 92 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 59.5kg | 1:29.35 | 9-10-1 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 06/11/2025 | 33 | HCP NSY 2 | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 1:29.31 | 5-7-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 7/13 | 04/10/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $12,550.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | Neutral | Kyle Strydom | 60.5kg | 1:14.46 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $19.00 |
| 20/21 | 11/09/2025 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $811,260.00 | Doncaster | 1308m | Good Soft | Barry Mchugh | 54.5kg | 1:18.60 | 19-21-20 | 3 |
| 21.1L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $14,760.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60.5kg | 1:25.31 | 6-6-5 | 9 |
| 4.7L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Kaiya Fraser
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 7th of 9 at Chelmsford on October 23 over 1200m, 10 len behind Titanck with 60.5kg at $9. First up last campaign 3rd of 9 at Brighton on May 30 over 1200m, 5 len behind Bourbon Blues carrying 60.5kg at $11. Should run well.
Last Starts 184 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 23/10/2025 | 131 | NOV 2 | $14,760.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | George Wood | 60.5kg | 1:12.83 | 3-5-7 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/06/2025 | 15 | OPEN NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good Soft | George Wood | 60.5kg | 1:16.78 | 10-9-8 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Brighton | 1207m | Good | Pat Cosgrave | 60.5kg | 1:10.79 | 7-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Lingfield All Weather December 17 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Spirit Of Athene with 58.5kg at $5. On debut eighth of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather October 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Zennor Storm with 58.5kg at $101. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 129 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 | 17/12/2025 | 27 | NOV 2 | $11,620.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | Neutral | George Bass | 58.5kg | 1:39.46 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/11/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $17,800.00 | Lingfield | 1410m | Neutral | George Bass | 60.5kg | 1:24.03 | 2-4-3 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | Neutral | George Bass | 58.5kg | 1:29.87 | 7-7-8 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $101.00 |
Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 9th of 13 at Newmarket (Rowley) on April 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Startled with 54kg at $67. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Lingfield on June 3 over 1200m, 5 len behind Shaatir carrying 58kg at $8.50. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 14/04/2026 | 203 | HCP 3 | $27,230.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 54kg | 1:27.44 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $67.00 |
| 10/11 | 23/09/2025 | 12 | HCP APP NSY 2 | $13,800.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Benoit De La Sayette | 57.5kg | 1:11.70 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/13 | 11/09/2025 | 24 | NOV F 2 | $14,760.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 1:11.99 | 6-6-7 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $26.00 |
| 4/12 | 18/08/2025 | 17 | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 58kg | 1:00.34 | 3-2-4 | 12 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/08/2025 | 17 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Soft | Darragh Keenan | 56.5kg | 1:14.69 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/4 | 15/07/2025 | 18 | HCP NSY 2 | $14,070.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Good | David Egan | 61kg | 1:17.12 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 7/12 | 27/06/2025 | 24 | OPEN MDN F 2 | $12,550.00 | Yarmouth | 1210m | Good | Rob Hornby | 58kg | 1:14.48 | 3-4-7 | 13 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/06/2025 | 17 | OPEN NOV 2 | $12,550.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Good | David Egan | 58kg | 1:11.73 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 17/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV F 2 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good Firm | Daniel Muscutt | 58kg | 1:12.82 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
Jockey: William Carson
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months 15th of 17 at this track on April 13 over 1400m, 16 len behind Euphonia with 59kg at $5. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Kempton Park All Weather on October 1 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Generous Rascal carrying 59kg at $23. Will benefit from that run and is sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/17 | 13/04/2026 | 183 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good | Mason Paetel | 59kg | 1:24.54 | - | 2 |
| 16.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/10/2025 | 11 | NOV 2 | $27,220.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good | Charles Bishop | 59.5kg | 1:12.19 | 5-7-6 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $15.00 |
| 9/12 | 01/10/2025 | 33 | NOV 2 | $20,300.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Charles Bishop | 59kg | 1:14.88 | 1-2-9 | 12 |
| 4.7L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 29/08/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Soft | Charles Bishop | 58kg | 1:17.92 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $15.00 |