Leicester
Today, July 17, 2025FlatClass 61m3fGood Firm
Verdict
Verdict
A chance is taken on MUHIB from a further reduced mark back from a break having not been seen to best effect on 3 of his last 4 handicap starts (snatched up 1f out on most recent outing). Spartan Times is fully 15 lb higher than when winning at Ffos Las the previous week but scored in cosy fashion that day and warrants plenty of respect nonetheless, with Ricardo Phillips completing the shortlist.
Muhib
Spartan Times
Ricardo Phillips
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 6. Ricardo PhillipsJ: Trevor WhelanT: Henry CandyF: 080754-35
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 52
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictModest maiden who again ran creditably when fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (10f, good to firm, 3/1) 12 days ago. Should remain competitive. 
2. Sea Of CharmJ: Rob HornbyT: Georgina NichollsF: 54-421342- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 57
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictLatest win at Brighton in May. Second of 4 in handicap (5/4) at Brighton (9.9f, good) 23 days ago. Should remain competitive.
3. ScepticJ: David ProbertT: Ian WilliamsF: 00-154366- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 57
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictLatest win at Wolverhampton in March. Blinkered for 1st time, not disgraced when sixth of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (10f, good to firm, 5/2) 31 days ago, never nearer. Cheekpieces back on.
7. Rose LightJ: Robert HavlinT: Tony ForbesF: 242875-39- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictEleven runs since last win in 2024 and went too keenly to last out back from 5 months off when ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 17 days ago. Has work to do.
9. HonradoJ: Hollie DoyleT: Tony CarrollF: 27966043- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictLong-standing maiden who turned in one of his best efforts of the season when third of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to firm) 8 days ago. In the mix with a repeat.- 5. MuhibJ: Darragh KeenanT: Olly WilliamsF: 030-54867
- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 82
VerdictFair maiden who wasn't seen to best effect when seventh of 10 in handicap at this course (10f, good to firm) 82 days ago, snatched up 1f out. Cheekpieces on for 1st time and not one to write off from a reduced mark. 
8. Mass ConsumptionJ: Ben RobinsonT: Brian EllisonF: 436-70505- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 48
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictModest maiden who fared little better than previously this season when fifth of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good) 7 days ago.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite
Non-Runners
- 1. Spartan TimesJ: George WoodT: Jennie CandlishF: 53445611
- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictCompleted a hat-trick (including a hurdle win) in 5-runner handicap at Ffos Las (10f, good) 8 days ago, cosily. Is fully 15 lb higher here under a penalty but still warrants plenty of respect. 
4. Warrior LionJ: Joey HaynesT: Jennie CandlishF: 97-557873- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 57
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
Verdict12/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, firm) 20 days ago, barely adequate test. Tongue strap/cheekpieces back on. One to note when the market speaks in his favour, but yard also saddles Spartan Times. Engaged 9.00 Ffos Las Wednesday.