GB - Leicester - Race 3

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

15.5f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Heavy (Soft in places)

13.5K

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Verdict

The vote goes to THREE DONS, who was well below his best in a handful of appearances on the Flat in 2025 but made a very positive start in this sphere when runner-up in a C&D novice. Olly Murphy saddled the winner of this 12 months ago and fields two strong candidates this time round in Seaview Rock and Mister Ursus. The former bumped into a decent one on his first run over hurdles (also over this C&D) and he is feared most. Sutherland is also in with a shout.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
11	Eight-time winner on the Flat and performed above market expectations (sent off at 14/1) when splitting a couple of decent types (front 3 well clear of the rest) on hurdles debut over C&D (heavy) last month. Can be expected to improve on that and, if so, he will have a big chance. 1st Pick 11 Three Dons (Ire) Jockey: Nick Slatter Trainer: Tony Carroll J: Nick Slatter T: Tony Carroll	99	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Eight-time winner on the Flat and performed above market expectations (sent off at 14/1) when splitting a couple of decent types (front 3 well clear of the rest) on hurdles debut over C&D (heavy) last month. Can be expected to improve on that and, if so, he will have a big chance.
9	Sold for £72,000 after finishing a close third on sole start between the flags and, though the pair that beat him that day haven't achieved much under Rules since, this 6-y-o made a most encouraging debut over hurdles when second to a progressive novice from the Skelton yard over C&D (heavy). 2nd Pick 9 Seaview Rock Jockey: Ben Sutton Trainer: Olly Murphy J: Ben Sutton T: Olly Murphy	100	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Sold for £72,000 after finishing a close third on sole start between the flags and, though the pair that beat him that day haven't achieved much under Rules since, this 6-y-o made a most encouraging debut over hurdles when second to a progressive novice from the Skelton yard over C&D (heavy).
7	Multiple scorer on the Flat in France and, equipped with a first-time hood (retained), didn't shape at all badly when fourth in a 9-runner Bangor novice (16.7f, heavy) on debut in this sphere. Open to improvement and merits respect for last season's winning yard (also represented by Seaview Rock). 3rd Pick 7 Mister Ursus (Ire) Jockey: Sean Bowen Trainer: Olly Murphy J: Sean Bowen T: Olly Murphy	98	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Multiple scorer on the Flat in France and, equipped with a first-time hood (retained), didn't shape at all badly when fourth in a 9-runner Bangor novice (16.7f, heavy) on debut in this sphere. Open to improvement and merits respect for last season's winning yard (also represented by Seaview Rock).

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Paddock

The area where horses gather before the race to be saddled and paraded for the public.

Stewards

The officials watching every race at a meet to enforce the rules.

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.