Racecards
14:40 Leicester
Teletext Racing 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Series Handicap (Class 5)
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 7f 9y
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- Form 130934
- Age 8
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer W J Musson
- Jockey A Rutter
raced stand side, mid-division, carried slightly right and not clear run 1f out, never dangerous
- Form 709880
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 70
switched left to race stand side, held up in touch, beaten 2f out
- Form 825602
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer R M H Cowell
- Jockey Saleem Golam
raced stand side, slowly into stride, held up from behind, switched right and headway over 1f out, ran on
- Form 536280
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer A W Carroll
- Jockey Liam Jones
raced stand side, prominent, no impression final furlong
- Form 905910
- Age 7
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer Mrs C A Dunnett
- Jockey T J O'Brien
raced centre, slowly into stride, always behind
- Form 188016
- Age 8
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer J A Pickering
- Jockey L Harman
raced centre, led that group over 3f, ridden and weakened over 2f out
- Form 6453
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 64
raced centre, always prominent, led over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, stayed on
- Form 820250
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer A P Jarvis
- Jockey T Block
raced centre, prominent, led over 3f out until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 041019
- Age 6
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer R Ingram
- Jockey J Loveridge
raced stand side, held up in touch, stayed on final furlong
Charlie Bear
23- Form 283-996
- Age 4
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer Miss Z C Davison
- Jockey J Jones
raced stand side, slowly into stride, held up, hung right and effort over 1f out, never dangerous
- Form 740101
- Age 12
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer J M Bradley
- Jockey Jemma Marshall
raced stand side, slowly into stride, behind, never near leaders
- Form 502354
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer R M Whitaker
- Jockey M Stainton
raced stand side, led his group until field came together halfway, weakened over 1f out
- Form 154052
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer P & O Cole
- Jockey R Kingscote
raced stand side, held up, headway over 2f out, no impression final furlong
- Form 166552
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer B R Millman
- Jockey J Millman
raced stand side, held up, headway over 2f out, never near leaders
- Form 32-0780
- Age 4
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer R J Price
- Jockey James Doyle
raced centre, held up in touch, every chance and ridden over 1f out, stayed on
Donya One
15- Form 936003
- Age 3
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer L M Cumani
- Jockey A Hamblett
raced stand side, prominent, edged right and weakened well over 1f out
Sweet Emily
14- Form 4474
- Age 3
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer J R Fanshawe
- Jockey Greg Fairley
raced centre, held up, headway over 2f out, led well over 1f out, ran on well
Verdict
The shortlist contains Warden Warren, Sweet Emily, Dancing Deano, Lord Chamberlain and Doitnow. Warden Warren bounced back to winning Turf form over course and distance two runs ago and, despite disappointing last time, is conceivably still reasonably weighted on Turf (he certainly is based on all-weather form) and might go well again. While Sweet Emily is a little hard to assess, she is open to improvement and looks to have a race in her. Donya One seemed to improve last time but, overall, is opposable, while Polar Dawn is back to a winning mark and should go well, although a mile seems to suit better. Look Of Eagles improved for a step up to seven furlongs last time, and can continue to build on that. Dancing Deano is another improver that has to be considered. Lord Chamberlain bounced back to form last time and is respected, while Charlie Bear is now dropping in the weights and holds claims on last year's form. The likes of Storm Chase and Balerno are no more than reasonably weighted, and Cayman Breeze seems to be best at Brighton. Fraternity is four pounds above the mark of his soft-ground mile win here, while Divinsky could make the frame if things drop right for him. Vindication is not without hope and Doitnow is very well-weighted based on his winning May form. Finally, Kareeb is always capable of going well at this level. As you can tell, it's a puzzler, with the vote going to Warden Warren.
Formwatch
Kareeb (FR) 7-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, progress 3f out, chased leaders 1f out, one pace after, 4th of 19, 3 1/2l behind Deeper In Debt (8-8) at Goodwood 1m app hcp (5) gf in Sept.
Doitnow (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Always behind, 21st of 22, 22l behind Safsoof (9-0) at Newbury 7f hcp (4) gf in Sept.
Vindication 10-1 (9-5) Race stand's side, prominent, pressed winner over 2f out until no extra entering final furlong, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Border Edge (9-5) at Folkestone 7f stk 0-70 (5) gd in Aug.
Dvinsky (USA) 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, never dangerous, 12th of 17, 8l behind Willhego (8-8) at Warwick 1m hcp (5) gd in Sept.
Warden Warren 20-1 (7-12) Held up in touch, effort 3f out, weakened under pressure 2f out, 13th of 15, 20l behind Boundless Prospect (8-9) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (4) gf in Sept.
Fraternity 8-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 13l behind Snowed Under (9-0) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in May.
Mozakhraf (USA) 7-1 (9-0) Held up behind leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Witwatersrand (8-9) at Thirsk 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd in Sept.
Storm Chase (USA) 20-1 (8-3) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 18, 16l behind Neon Blue (8-3) at York 7f hcp (5) gf in Sept.
Empty Gesture 50-1 (9-0) Slowly away, always behind, 12th of 15, 13l behind El Rey Del Mambo (9-0) at Newbury 6f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Balerno 9-1 (9-8) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 9th of 12, 8l behind Night Wolf (8-10) at Brighton 1m hcp (6) frm in Sept.
Charlie Bear 25-1 (8-7) Prominent until ridden and weakened over 2f out, 6th of 19, 6l behind Deeper In Debt (8-8) at Goodwood 1m app hcp (5) gf in Sept.
Lord Chamberlain 16-1 (9-0) In rear, steady headway from 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, drew clear towards finish, won at Goodwood 1m clm hcap (6) gf in Sept beating Bundaberg (8-7) by 2l, 20 ran.
Dancing Deano (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Held up and keen, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, kept on well final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 14, 2l behind Zanjeer (8-12) at Ayr 7f hcp (5) gd in Sept.
Look of Eagles 9-2 (8-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, challenged winner final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Casemate (9-1) at Folkestone 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Sept.
Polar Dawn 9-2 (9-4) Held up mid-division, headway 2f out, soon ridden, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Night Storm (9-1) at Bath 7f hcp (6) hrd in Sept.
Barons Spy (IRE) 40-1 (8-8) Held up, always in rear, 11th of 12, 9l behind Master Robbie (9-9) at Leicester 7f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Donya One 25-1 (8-8) Held up, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Casemate (9-1) at Folkestone 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Sept.
Sweet Emily 14-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 2l behind Night Wolf (8-10) at Brighton 1m hcp (6) frm in Sept.
Cayman Breeze 11-4fav (9-1) Held up, not clear run over 2f out to over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 4th of 11, 1l behind Lucius Verrus (8-11) at W'hampton 7f stk (7) pol in Sept.