GB - Leicester - Race 4

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good

9.5K

VIEW

Verdict

AL BAREZ arrives on the back of a good run on the all-weather and might be able to snap a losing run. John Butler has his team in form so his new recruit Spring Bloom is a potentially dangerous opponent having dipped to a career-low mark. The shortlist is completed by Thunderous Love, whose tremendous 2025 included a reappearance success.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Creditable third of 7 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 26 days ago, faring best of those held up. One to consider back on turf. 1st Pick 2 Al Barez Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: Tom Clover J: Rossa Ryan T: Tom Clover	95	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Creditable third of 7 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 26 days ago, faring best of those held up. One to consider back on turf.
7	Fifteen runs since last win in 2024. Below-form seventh of 13 in handicap at Southwell (5f) when last seen in December (final start for Darryll Holland). New stable in good form and a market move would be interesting having dipped to a mark in the 60s for the first time. 2nd Pick 7 Spring Bloom Jockey: Darragh Keenan Trainer: John Butler J: Darragh Keenan T: John Butler	100	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Fifteen runs since last win in 2024. Below-form seventh of 13 in handicap at Southwell (5f) when last seen in December (final start for Darryll Holland). New stable in good form and a market move would be interesting having dipped to a mark in the 60s for the first time.
5	Five wins in a very productive 2025. That included a reappearance success last spring so a 6-month absence isn't a concern. Respected. 3rd Pick 5 Thunderous Love Jockey: Rob Hornby Trainer: Jonathan Portman J: Rob Hornby T: Jonathan Portman	96	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Five wins in a very productive 2025. That included a reappearance success last spring so a 6-month absence isn't a concern. Respected.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Rabbit

Also known as a pacemaker; this is a horse with no expected chance of winning but is used to prompt a quick pace on the front end of the race to the benefit of a stablemate who is a closer.

Handicap

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