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15:20 Leicester

Ladbrokescasino.com Banded Stakes (Class 7)

  • 13 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 60y
  • Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
  • Surface: Turf
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 43.99s
  • 13 Ran
1(5)
Silk - White, Red diamond, chevrons on sleeves, White cap, Red diamond

Ace Club

16 b
40/1
  • Form 970000
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-11
  • Official Rating 45

chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out

2(7)
Silk - Red and White stripes, Black and White striped sleeves, Red cap
  • Form 050863
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-11
  • Official Rating 45

in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong

4(10)
Silk - Red, Black hoop and armlets, Primrose cap
  • Form 001000
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-11
  • Official Rating 44

slowly into stride, held up, ridden 3f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous

5(8)
Silk - Light Green, Royal Blue hoops, Yellow sleeves, Light Green and Royal Blue quartered cap
16/1
  • Form 98-7934
  • Age 6
  • Weight 8-11
  • Official Rating 45

mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

6(2)
Silk - Dark Green, White braces and sleeves, striped cap
12/1
  • Form 542600
  • Age 6
  • Weight 8-11
  • Official Rating 45

mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

7(14)
Silk - Brown, Beige sash, sleeves and cap
6/1
  • Form 941777
  • Age 5
  • Weight 8-11
  • Official Rating 45

chased leaders, ridden 3f out, went 2nd final furlong, stayed on, not trouble winner

8(11)
Silk - Purple and Mauve (halved), Mauve sleeves, quartered cap
33/1
  • Form 00-8000
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-11
  • Official Rating 45

with leader, led over 5f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong

9(6)
Silk - Dark Blue, Yellow epaulets, chevrons on sleeves, Dark Blue cap, Yellow star
16/1
  • Form 0606-00
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-11
  • Official Rating 45

led, headed over 5f out, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out

10(4)
Silk - Pink, Pink and Black diabolo on sleeves, White cap, Black star
  • Form 57-7559
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-11
  • Official Rating 51

held up and keen, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

11(3)
Silk - ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW hoop, YELLOW sleeves, DARK BLUE armlets, YELLOW cap
14/1
  • Form 900-696
  • Age 5
  • Weight 8-11
  • Official Rating 45

in touch, led over 2f out, ridden out

12(1)
Silk - White, Red chevron, White sleeves, Red seams, quartered cap
20/1
  • Form 009640
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-11
  • Official Rating 45

slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous

13(9)
Silk - BROWN, ORANGE hoop and sleeves
  • Form 554800
  • Age 14
  • Weight 8-11
  • Official Rating 45

held up, switched left 4f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, edged right andf weakened over 1f out

14(13)
Silk - White, Royal Blue epaulets, White sleeves, Royal Blue stars
10/1
  • Form 60050-8
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-11
  • Official Rating 45

behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on, never nearer

3(12)
NR
  • Form 480000
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-11
  • Official Rating 46

Nonrunner

In depth

Verdict

We really do not have a strong view on this race, with the forecast favourite, Airedale Lad, given the nod over the likes of Russalka, Redoubtable, Indian's Landing and Diamond Ring. The selection's credentials read as follows. Seemed to make some improvement when noted making late headway last time and Jamie Spencer is an interesting booking. The case rests. Russalka holds claims on the best of last summer's form, as does the doughty multiple winner Redoubtable. Magic Summer seemed to show signs of coming back to form at Lingfield last time and could go well, while Indian's Landing's best Irish form of early summer puts him in the mix and Eddies Jewel at least knows what it takes to win at this level. Based on all-weather form, Donegal Shore would be competitive, while Diamond Ring often runs into some money and, interestingly steps up in trip today. Devious Ayers' Brighton win is looking more like a curiosity with each day that passes. There is no doubt that Blake Hall Lad would hold a chance based on his September Bath win, but he has been disappointing since while, finally, last autumn's form would give Ace Club a big shout as he steps up in trip, so do not be surprised if he goes well. All in all, though, we have not got a strong view, but the vote goes to Airedale Lad.

Formwatch

Ace Club 50-1 (8-1) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, never on terms, 10th of 13, 12l behind Tommy Smith (8-7) at Pontefract 5f hcp (5) gf.

Airedale Lad (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 15, 8l behind Saif Sareea (9-0) at Beverley 1m 2f app mdn hcp 0-80 (6) gs.

Devious Ayers (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened, last of 18, 19l behind Night Storm (9-3) at Brighton 7f hcp (6) gd.

Diamond Ring 12-1 (8-10) Held up rear, ridden over 3f out, effort on outside over 1f out, soon weakened, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Madrasee (8-10) at Bath 5f clm (6) frm in Jul.

Donegal Shore (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened quickly, virtually pulled up final 2f, last of 10, well behind Spark Up (9-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Jul.

Eddies Jewel 14-1 (9-0) Tracked leader and keen, ridden over 2f out, every chance 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 7l behind Bailieborough (9-12) at Beverley 1m clm (5) gd.

Fair Options 50-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always in rear, last of 16, 10l behind Jasmine Pearl (8-8) at Brighton 6f hcp (6) frm.

Faith Healer (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) With leader to halfway, weakened 2f out, 11th of 17, 12l behind Mythical Charm (9-2) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) sft.

Indian's Landing (IRE) 13-2 (9-1) Towards rear, no impression straight, 9th of 15, 15l behind Still Going On (9-2) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp 0-60 frm in Jul.

Magic Warrior 9-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, one pace over 1f out, 6th of 14, 4l behind Bishops Finger (9-11) at Lingfield 1m 2f sll (6) pol in Jul.

Red Lantern 40-1 (9-1) Started slowly, always behind, 11th of 12, 13l behind Band (9-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol.

Redoubtable (USA) 14-1 (8-2) Behind, ran wide straight, never dangerous, 10th of 13, 6l behind Boisdale (8-12) at W'hampton 6f hcp (6) pol.

Russalka 33-1 (10-8) Held up towards rear, switched right 1f out, stayed on, never nearer, 8th of 20, 14l behind Mythical Charm (11-1) at Goodwood 1m amt hcp (6) gf.

Blake Hall Lad (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Ridden over 4f out, always behind, 12th of 13, 28l behind Dance In Style (9-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (6) pol.