Leicester Race 7 - Bunches Hcp
MELISSA HONEY (4) was a beaten favourite at Pontefract however the performance at Doncaster prior remains of note. Stable is in flying form. Warrants thought as worth giving serious consideration. MOONHALL LASS (1) won three of his last six attempts with latest effort in a first time visor over course and distance a personal best. No shock to see her secure her fourth triumph. BRIDGET'S BABY (6) remains unexposed. Scored at Lingfield Park attempting a 1000m contest last time and stepping up in trip is feared. GREAT SUCCESS (5) was not disgraced at Pontefract last week. Holds place claims once more.

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start favourite; won by 2.25 len at this track June 25 over 1400m defeating Call Glory carrying 60kg at $2.60. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Chepstow on June 15 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Hint Of The Jungle with 57.5kg at $3.80. Back in form and looks a leading prospect again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 25/06/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 60kg | 1:24.24 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.63 |
| 3/7 | 15/06/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Chepstow | 1408m | Good Soft | Mason Paetel | 57.5kg | 1:23.01 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $3.75 |
| 8/16 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 1:11.20 | 15-11-8 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $4.33 |
| 8/14 | 23/05/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Paddy Bradley | 58kg | 1:10.48 | - | 12 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 03/05/2026 | 5 | APP HCP 4U | $13,320.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Henry Callan | 66kg | 1:15.06 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/04/2026 | 38 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 57kg | 1:09.51 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
| 3/7 | 21/03/2026 | 67 | APP HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Mason Paetel | 55kg | 1:15.43 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 13/14 | 13/01/2026 | 41 | HCP 4U | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Conor Cusack | 56kg | 1:13.42 | - | 12 |
| 11.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/14 | 03/12/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $18,990.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Luke Mcateer | 60.5kg | 1:13.32 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/14 | 12/11/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Jamie Powell | 56kg | 1:26.06 | - | 11 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
| 12/14 | 24/10/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $19,180.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Seamie Heffernan | 63.5kg | 1:13.45 | - | 7 |
| 10.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: George Wood
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 12th of 16 at Newmarket (July) on June 19 over 1200m, 11 len behind Ancient State with 56.5kg at $9. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Great Yarmouth on June 10 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Court Drive carrying 59.5kg at $6. Has ability and can make amends.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 19/06/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good | Jack Gilligan | 56.5kg | 1:11.08 | - | 2 |
| 11.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/06/2026 | 5 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Soft | Jack Gilligan | 59.5kg | 1:12.26 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/06/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Jack Gilligan | 59.5kg | 1:11.69 | 8-8-3 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/14 | 23/05/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Jack Gilligan | 59kg | 1:10.48 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/11 | 06/05/2026 | 6 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Jack Gilligan | 61kg | 1:13.28 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 30/04/2026 | 34 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Jack Gilligan | 61kg | 1:12.08 | - | 11 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/03/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 55.5kg | 1:14.64 | - | 3 |
| 6.8L | $29.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Ryan Kavanagh | 57.5kg | 1:14.12 | - | 2 |
| 9.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/12 | 04/03/2026 | 120 | APP HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Ryan Kavanagh | 58.5kg | 1:12.16 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/11 | 04/11/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 1:38.11 | 8-5-6 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/10/2025 | 37 | HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Southwell | 1422m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 61kg | 1:27.93 | 6-3-6 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: K T O'Neill
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 59 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 11 at Kempton Park All Weather on May 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Dancing With Drums carrying 60kg at $34. The start before that ran second last of 8 at Wolverhampton on April 17 over 1200m, 5 len behind Travel Agent with 59.5kg at $29. Prefer to see him back in form.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 06/05/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | George Wood | 60kg | 1:13.28 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/04/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 59.5kg | 1:14.58 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $29.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/04/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 57.5kg | 1:13.64 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |
| 12/12 | 25/03/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 58.5kg | 1:10.71 | - | 2 |
| 8.0L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/03/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 59.5kg | 1:13.05 | - | 3 |
| 7.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/02/2026 | 72 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 61kg | 1:11.47 | 1-1-7 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/12/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $17,890.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 60kg | 1:12.10 | 2-2-6 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/10/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 61kg | 1:11.97 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/10 | 06/10/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $13,280.00 | Yarmouth | 1210m | Good | Jason Watson | 61kg | 1:12.01 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 18/09/2025 | 31 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 61kg | 1:11.62 | 1-4-1 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/08/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $13,060.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Rob Hornby | 61kg | 1:13.64 | 2-5-7 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Pontefract on June 21 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Instant Bond with 58kg at $2.80. The run before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at Doncaster June 6 over 1200m defeating Desert Master with 57kg at $5. Went close last time. Expected to be very competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 21/06/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $11,800.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 58kg | 1:15.67 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/16 | 06/06/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 57kg | 1:11.20 | 13-7-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 25/05/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Firm | David Probert | 59.5kg | 1:22.36 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/04/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | David Probert | 57.5kg | 1:14.07 | - | 8 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/04/2026 | 149 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 56kg | 1:14.02 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/11/2025 | 39 | HCP F 3U | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Jason Hart | 56kg | 1:28.62 | 6-7-8 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $29.00 |
| 12/13 | 29/09/2025 | 18 | HCP F 3U | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 56kg | 1:14.27 | 12-10-12 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/09/2025 | 16 | HCP 3 | $14,020.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 56kg | 1:13.36 | 10-10-4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $29.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/08/2025 | 17 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Tom Eaves | 58.5kg | 1:29.08 | 4-3-7 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/12 | 09/08/2025 | 17 | HCP 3 | $40,590.00 | Haydock Park | 1442m | Good | David Probert | 56.5kg | 1:30.42 | 7-6-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/07/2025 | 32 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good | Andrea Pinna | 55.5kg | 1:12.25 | 9-8-4 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Harry Russell
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 8 at Pontefract on June 29 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Ideal Guest carrying 60.5kg at $11. Before that 5th of 8 at Carlisle on June 15 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Little Beck Annie carrying 60.5kg at $10. Major player.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $11,800.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 1:16.14 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/06/2026 | 18 | HCP 3U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 1207m | Good | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 1:13.14 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 11/11 | 28/05/2026 | 33 | HCP 3 | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Oisin Orr | 59.5kg | 1:12.15 | - | 1 |
| 14.5L | $21.00 |
| 11/12 | 25/04/2026 | 127 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Firm | Harry Russell | 61kg | 1:24.12 | - | 6 |
| 18.8L | $23.00 |
| 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: Myla Coppins
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by 1.75 len at Lingfield June 18 over 1000m defeating Kodi K carrying 56kg at $2.90. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on June 8 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Dreambird Dolly carrying 58kg at $5. Shapes as a top chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 18/06/2026 | 10 | HCP 3 | $10,900.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Good | Myla Coppins | 56kg | 0:57.43 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.88 |
| 2/9 | 08/06/2026 | 30 | OPEN 3U | $9,530.00 | Leicester | 1005m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 58kg | 1:00.54 | 5-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/05/2026 | 283 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Firm | William Carson | 58kg | 1:26.58 | - | 4 |
| 17.0L | $201.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/07/2025 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $16,340.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good | William Carson | 58kg | 1:12.91 | 3-4-6 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $251.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/07/2025 | - | OPEN MDN F 2 | $19,960.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good | Tom Eaves | 58kg | 1:13.93 | 10-9-10 | 3 |
| 26.3L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Heard
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 10 at Windsor on June 15 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Truly Glamorous carrying 56kg at $29. The start before that 5th of 10 at Windsor on June 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Gold Digger with 58kg at $126. Will need to do a bit more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 15/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 56kg | 0:59.27 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $29.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/06/2026 | 14 | NOV F 3U | $18,150.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 58kg | 1:12.72 | - | 10 |
| 6.8L | $126.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/05/2026 | 23 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Good | Tyler Heard | 56.5kg | 1:09.05 | - | 5 |
| 22.8L | $251.00 |
| 8/13 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN F 35 | $14,520.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Taryn Langley | 54kg | 1:14.07 | - | 5 |
| 9.0L | $67.00 |