Racecards
13:00 Leicester
Loros Apprentice Handicap (Class 6)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 1m 3f 179y
- Going: Good to Soft (Good in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £6,000 added
- Winner: £2,916
- 2nd: £1,369
- 3rd: £685
- 4th: £342
- Form 490121
- Age 7
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer Miss Gay Kelleway
- Jockey Mr Bradley Furniss
raced keenly tracking leaders out wide, pushed along and hung right over 2f out, soon beaten
- Form 385-035
- Age 7
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer B R Millman
- Jockey Oliver Searle
slowly into stride, held up last, steady headway between horses 3f out, over 2f out, went 3rd inside final 2f, took 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner
- Form 3174-53
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer R Hughes
- Jockey Deon Le Roux
raced keenly, led, went clear 5f out, reduced lead 3f out, headed inside final 2f, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner, inexperienced rider took things bit easy and lost 2nd towards finish
- Form 290-206
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 48
- Trainer E De Giles
- Jockey Christian Howarth
tracked leaders on inside, pushed along over 2f out, no impression and weakened into 4th inside final 2f
- Form 3-62406
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer Miss J Feilden
- Jockey Frederick Larson
raced keenly, tracked winner who went clear after halfway, closer 3f out, switched out over 2f out, led inside final 2f, carried head bit awkwardly but stayed on well
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Miss Tiki, tried with a variety of tactics, appears at her most effective when allowed to stride on. She's likely to have the chance to dictate here, although she disappointed on her only start going right-handed. Master Grey remains fairly consistent but hasn't won since 2019 and Fen Tiger, whilst posting some respectable efforts, is 0-15. Urban Forest has a very mixed profile but he too has yet to score and connections now reach for a tongue tie and blinkers. In contrast, CENTRAL CITY has a career record of 10-70 and Gaye Kellaway has coaxed him back into form with three strong efforts. He goes well for Bradley Furniss and looks the safest option.
Formwatch
Central City (IRE) 9-4 (9-3) Held up in touch, headway into midfield 4f out, chased leaders travelling well 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on well, readily, won at Chelmsford City 2m hcp (6) pol in May beating Reeceltic (9-5) by 4l, 6 ran.
Master Grey (IRE) 11-2 (9-10) Towards rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden and keeping on when hampered over 1f out, soon beaten, 5th of 9, 5 1/4l behind Charlie's Yard (9-5) at Bath 1m 6f hcp (6) gs in May.
Miss Tiki 2-1 (9-7) Led after 2f, headed 8f out, tracked winner, pushed along 2f out, ridden entering final furlong soon edged left, no impression and lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 5, 3l behind Lady Elysia (9-11) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp (6) gf in Apr.
Urban Forest 13-2 (8-7) Close up, nudged along over 2f out, held every chance when ridden over 1f out, short for room and weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 5 1/4l behind Alkhattaaf (8-10) at Chepstow 1m 4f hcp (6) gf in May.
Fen Tiger (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Mid-division, pushed along and made no impression 2f out, plugged on final furlong, 6th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Thunderoad (9-1) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in May.