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15:23 Leicester - 8 October 2024 - Racecard - Horse Racing - Sporting Life
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15:23 Leicester

Tuesday 8 October 2024

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Andy Buxton Handicap

  • 3YO plus  |   Class 5  |   6f  |   Heavy (Soft in Places)  |   13 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:23  |   Winning time: 1m 17.16s
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(9)
Horse silk
Believe You Me43
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-13| J: T E Whelan| T: H Main| OR:  69
16/1
Landed back-to-back handicaps at Chepstow (7f) in July. Keener than ideal and below form in 2 starts since, tenth of 12 in handicap back at that venue (1m) 6 weeks ago. Switch to sprinting could help in that regard now.
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Impressorp16
Age: 7|  Weight: 9-13| J: S H James| T: Phillip Makin| OR:  69| D
9/1
Thirteen runs since last win in 2023 and, having finished runner-up on 2 previous starts, he proved disappointing when last of 9 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good) 16 days ago, weakening final 1f. Claims if bouncing back.
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(13)
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Silent Flameb23
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-10| J: Oisin Murphy| T: B R Millman| OR:  66| D
11/1
Resurgent with blinkers enlisted, adding to her tally at Goodwood (6f) in August. Clearly not 100% when last of 16 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good to firm, 9/1) 23 days ago and she appeals as the type to bounce back.
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(3)
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Showhoundp15
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-10| J: J Garritty| T: R A Fahey| OR:  67| D
12/1
Sixth of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Hamilton (6f, good) 15 days ago, headway 2f out before weakening final 1f. Previous Chester third was a solid display but balance of his exploits this season have been underwhelming.
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(7)
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Belsitop16
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-8| J: T Eaves| T: K A Ryan| OR:  64| D
14/1
Latest win at Carlisle in June. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap (9/1) at Hamilton (6f, good) 16 days ago, slowly away having had his blindfold removed late. Cheekpieces back on. Needs to keep the slow starting at bay.
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(4)
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Papabella28
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-7| J: Rob Hornby| T: W S Kittow| OR:  63| CD
5/1
Found some progress in recent months, making it 2 wins from last 3 starts when landing 12-runner C&D handicap 4 weeks ago, relishing the switch to front-running tactics. Needs considering with a repeat up 6 lb.
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(10)
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Spirit Of Breezet25
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-6| J: K Shoemark| T: G & J Moore| OR:  62| CD
40/1
Built on more positive signs when signing off 2023 with success in a C&D handicap last July. Possibly still gaining full fitness in 2 starts following an absence, fifth of 7 in handicap at Sandown (5f) 25 days ago. Operating from last winning mark.
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(12)
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Willinglyt,v126
Age: 7|  Weight: 9-4| J: Tom Kiely-Marshall(7)| T: M D I Usher| OR:  60| CD
16/1
C&D winner. Shaped as if better for the run after 3 months off when seventh of 8 in handicap (12/1) at Newcastle (5f) 26 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Now below her last winning mark and she's one to consider.
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(14)
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Dancing Sapphire22
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-3| J: Hayley Turner| T: A M Balding| OR:  60
25/1
Thrice-raced maiden. 9/2, third of 11 in novice at Kempton (6f) 22 days ago. More needed making handicap debut.
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(5)
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La La Lucrativeh19
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-2| J: Joanna Mason| T: G Tutty| OR:  59| BF
9/1
Runner-up in a pair of 6f handicaps in May but has largely struggled since, below form when fifth of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (6f) 3 weeks ago. Return to this forecast slower surface may help with a hood refitted.
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(1)
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Sounds Of Springb,t27
Age: 7|  Weight: 9-1| J: Rossa Ryan| T: J Butler| OR:  57| D
11/4
Much improved when winning 9-runner handicap at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) in August. Creditable second of 16 in handicap followed at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft) 27 days ago and he remains well treated on old form.
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Bomb Squadp286
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-1| J: Jason Hart| T: J Mackie| OR:  57| D
28/1
Gained reward for his consistency when scoring at Southwell (6f) last summer. Largely creditable efforts in defeat on AW thereafter but he's been off 9 months ahead of this. Possible he'll strip fitter for the run.
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(8)
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Shark Two Oneb22
Age: 6|  Weight: 8-12| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: Jessica Macey| OR:  54| C| D
15/2
Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Respectable third of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good, 12/1) 22 days ago, beaten only by a pair ridden from off the pace. Fancied to go well again back at scene of his last success.
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(11)
Horse silk
Idle Assembly111
Weight: 9-5|  Age: 3
T: B J Meehan  J: Harry Davies
NR

Forecasts

Sounds Of Spring (11/4), Papabella (5/1), Shark Two One (15/2), La La Lucrative (9/1), Impressor (9/1), Idle Assembly (10/1), Silent Flame (11/1), Showhound (12/1), Belsito (14/1), Believe You Me (16/1), Willingly (16/1), Dancing Sapphire (25/1), Bomb Squad (28/1), Spirit Of Breeze (40/1)

15:23 Leicester - 8 October 2024 - Racecard - Horse Racing - Sporting Life

Having landed a gamble on his penultimate start, SOUNDS OF SPRING ran another solid race when runner-up at Carlisle (5.8f) 4 weeks ago. Remaining with handicapping scope on old form, he looks a live player again. Silent Flame has been resurgent since blinkers went on and she's a threat if leaving her latest run behind. Recent C&D winner Papabella and Shark Two One are others to consider in a wide-open affair.

Previous Winners

2023
Sassy Belle
Weight: 9-6  |Age: 3
5/1

Prize Money

1st: £3,664.002nd: £1,719.003rd: £859.004th: £430.005th: £214.00

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