Next Meeting Tuesday 28th October Handicap (Class 5) – 1m 53y – Good
Ten runners line up for this 0–70 mile handicap. The field is evenly matched with several experienced types and one or two lightly raced improvers. The going is Good, and the right-hand mile at Leicester generally rewards handy runners from middle draws when the pace is honest.
Race setup
Expected pace looks even rather than strong.
Front/handy: Beaming Light (1), Arkenstaar (7), Platinum Prince (8)
Tracking/stalking: Susie Sioux (5), Just Typical (6), Sant Alessio (2)
Hold-up/wide: Zariela (9), Tropez Power (10)
Horses drawn 4–8 are best positioned to track the leaders before the uphill climb.
Runner summaries
Arkenstaar (9-9, OR 73, draw 7)
- Recent: 1st of 12 at Pontefract (8f, soft) last week, RPR 83.
- Form: 2-4-2-1 last four runs, all at Hamilton/Pontefract.
- Ground: Best figures with cut; still effective on good.
- Note: Top weight; seven career wins, six at Hamilton.
Assessment: Reliable and fit, but value depends on any rain.
Beaming Light (9-6, OR 70, draw 1)
- Recent: Below form in 1m2f Doncaster Class 5; earlier winner at Doncaster (RPR 82).
- Ground/Trip: Best at 1m on good-soft; stays this trip.
- Draw: Inside stall ideal for forward ride.
Assessment: Capable off this mark; place claims if reverting to earlier form.
Cypriot Diaspora (9-6, OR 70, draw 3)
- Recent: Well beaten at Kempton (7f); earlier winner over 7f at Ffos Las (soft).
- Trip: Unproven beyond 7f.
- Note: Trainer’s horses in form but stamina a question.
Assessment: Needs to settle and prove stamina.
Platinum Prince (9-6, OR 70, draw 8)
- Recent: Goodwood winner (1m1f, good) in August; 3rd there next start (RPR 84).
- Jockey: Toby Moore claims 7 lb (effective 8-13).
- Record: 7 wins from 45; consistent mid-80s RPRs.
- Ground: Handles good; suited by undulations.
Assessment: Well treated with claim; solid chance if race is run evenly.
Susie Sioux (9-6, OR 70, draw 5)
- Recent: 5th of 12 behind Arkenstaar at Pontefract; earlier 2nd at Doncaster (RPR 85).
- Profile: Lightly raced 5-yo mare (5 starts).
- Ground: Best with a little cut but effective on good.
Assessment: Open to improvement; good draw; contender if reproducing Doncaster run.
Tropez Power (9-6, OR 70, draw 10)
- Recent: 4th of 13 at Beverley (7½f, soft); fair effort in stronger Class 4.
- Profile: One turf win (2022); mostly AW form.
- Draw: Widest gate; will need to slot in.
Assessment: Capable at best but inconsistent; wide draw a negative.
Just Typical (9-5, OR 69, draw 6)
- Recent: 3rd at Newmarket (RPR 79) after Redcar win (1m, good).
- Headgear: Hood + tongue-tie combination working.
- Record: 6 wins from 28; four this season.
- Form figs: 1316213.
Assessment: Consistent, race-fit, ideal draw to track pace. Leading chance.
Didaar (9-4, OR 68, draw 4)
- Recent: 3rd at Ffos Las (RPR 82), below that since; visor retained.
- Ground: Good suits; often flat late over 10f+.
Assessment: Drops back to 1m; may lack finishing pace.
Sant Alessio (9-4, OR 68, draw 2)
- Recent: Won Bath (1m, good-firm) in August (RPR 84); poor since.
- Jockey: 3 lb claim offsets rise.
Assessment: Needs to rebound to Bath form; inconsistent profile.
Zariela (9-4, OR 68, draw 9)
- Recent: 2nd at Leicester (7f, good-firm, RPR 83); consistent at this level.
- Ground: Prefers sound surface.
- Jockey: Hollie Doyle booked.
Assessment: Reliable; wide draw but capable if race sets up for closers.
Ratings & adjusted view (RPR / TF-style estimates)
| Horse | Latest RPR | Avg recent | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkenstaar | 83 | 80 | Solid, handles soft best |
| Just Typical | 79 | 83 | Consistent improver |
| Platinum Prince | 84 | 83 | Well treated with claim |
| Susie Sioux | 85 | 82 | Lightly raced improver |
| Zariela | 83 | 81 | Reliable at trip |
| Beaming Light | 82 | 79 | Rebound needed |
| Tropez Power | 82 | 77 | Class dropper |
| Didaar | 82 | 75 | Trip query |
| Sant Alessio | 84 | 72 | Inconsistent |
| Cypriot Diaspora | 80 | 75 | Trip doubt |
Summary
- Pace/draw advantage: Mid-draw trackers (stalls 5–8).
- Form peak: Susie Sioux (85), Platinum Prince (84), Just Typical (83) all above race par (~80).
- Ground: No extremes expected; Good form reliable.
Private tissue (112% book)
| Horse | Odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Just Typical | 10/3 | Proven + perfect setup |
| Platinum Prince | 9/2 | Claim value; consistent |
| Arkenstaar | 5/1 | Class angle; ground query |
| Susie Sioux | 13/2 | Unexposed; right draw |
| Zariela | 10/1 | Reliable; wide |
| Tropez Power | 12/1 | Inconsistent; outside |
| Beaming Light | 14/1 | Needs rebound |
| Sant Alessio | 16/1 | Hit-or-miss |
| Didaar | 20/1 | Trip doubt |
| Cypriot Diaspora | 25/1 | Stamina issue |
Verdict
The race revolves around Just Typical, who brings solid recent turf figures, tactical versatility, and an ideal mid-draw.
Platinum Prince rates the main danger under a light weight with the 7 lb claim.
Susie Sioux is the improver with scope and a favourable map.
Arkenstaar remains consistent but is best when there’s more cut in the ground.
Predicted 1–2–3:
1️⃣ Just Typical
2️⃣ Platinum Prince
3️⃣ Susie Sioux
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