Our Leicester racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Monday 13th April 2026. The action gets underway at 13:52 and runs through to 16:52, with going reported as GOOD (GoingStick: 6.5) (Selectively watered) (Rail movements: 2.52 & 4.52 +15yds).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Albeseeingyer boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Sam James has been in fine form here with 3 wins from 14 rides, Brian Meehan’s yard sends out runners with a 27.78% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Leicester
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Leicester over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bettinggods.com | bettinggods.com | 10 | 7 | 70% | 60% |
| Glendale | The Scotsman | 12 | 6 | 50% | 83.33% |
| Postdata | Racing Post | 12 | 5 | 41.67% | 50% |
| Tipman Tips | tipmantips.com | 11 | 4 | 36.36% | 63.64% |
| Whistler | Sunday Telegraph | 13 | 4 | 30.77% | 69.23% |
13:52 – British Stallion Studs “Confined” Novice Stakes (Not Run More Than Three Times) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 1320 | 4 | Going: GOOD (GoingStick: 6.5) (Selectively watered) (Rail movements: 2.52 & 4.52 +15yds) | | flat
This looks a useful novice for Leicester and, while there are plenty of unknowns among the debutants, the race does have a fairly solid shape to it. Crimson Rose sets the standard on what she achieved at two, bringing the best rating in the field and already a win to her name, while Nevasca Cinza also returns with strong placed form and a very healthy Topspeed figure. Westport is the obvious danger after making a winning start and George Boughey’s runners in these early-season novice events are rarely undercooked. Aigeas is no back number either after winning on debut before disappointing on his second start. Add in a couple of interesting newcomers like Railwayman and this becomes a proper Class 4 novice rather than a weak opener. The market should be informative, but the established form is strong enough to trust.
Top Selections
1. Crimson Rose – 9/4 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Connor Planas | Trainer: Charlie Appleby | Form: 31- | Rating: 95 | Topspeed: 76
Crimson Rose is the one they all have to beat on paper. A mark of 95 is comfortably the best in the field, and she signed off her juvenile campaign by getting off the mark after an encouraging debut third. That is a very solid profile for this sort of race, especially with Charlie Appleby sending her back for a confined novice rather than throwing her straight into deeper waters. She gets weight from the colts, has already shown she can handle race conditions, and the 9/4 on offer makes plenty of appeal given she brings the clearest level of proven ability. Hard to oppose if returning in the same nick. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Nevasca Cinza – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt | Trainer: James Fanshawe | Form: 32- | Rating: 91 | Topspeed: 81
Nevasca Cinza looks the value play if you want something at a slightly bigger price than the favourite. She shaped with plenty of promise in two runs last year, finishing third and then second, and that Topspeed figure of 81 catches the eye in the context of this race. James Fanshawe’s three-year-olds often progress with time, so there is every chance she comes back a better filly at three. She does not have the same sexy profile as some from the bigger barns, but she has strong claims on substance and 4/1 is fair enough for an each-way punt in a 13-runner field with three places on offer. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here: Crimson Rose is the win play because she brings the strongest achieved form and the best rating. Nevasca Cinza is the each-way option at 4/1, with enough solid juvenile evidence to think she will be in the first three if improving as expected. Westport is the obvious danger after a winning debut, while Railwayman is the interesting unknown if the market speaks loudly.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aigeas | 13/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 13/2 | 5/1 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Westport | 2/1 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 11/4 (Paddy Power) |
| Crimson Rose | 15/8 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Sky Bet) |
| Blazing Sam | 150/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| Nevasca Cinza | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Railwayman | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Squashy Berry | 125/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Sun Of Dolly | 125/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Wild Act | 100/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Dreamadera | 80/1 | 35/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Moonlight Angel | 200/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Lee Sobot | Crimson Rose |
| Robin Goodfellow | Westport |
| On The Nose | Crimson Rose |
14:22 – Best Ticket Deals Online At leicester-racecourse.co.uk Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 1540 | 4 | Going: GOOD (GoingStick: 6.5) (Selectively watered) (Rail movements: 2.52 & 4.52 +15yds) | | flat
This is an interesting novice rather than a deep one, with the 4yo Beagle Bay bringing the most solid recent form after following a debut second with a win, while the 3yo colts Dumuji and I’Ll Be Back both arrive unbeaten from limited evidence. Court Alert sets the standard on official figures after taking on stronger company last year, but he does have a slightly exposed look compared to some of the less-tried types. King’s Cavalry is another who could step forward from a fair debut, and this trip on good ground should suit plenty of them. There are also several completely unexposed runners in the field, which adds a layer of uncertainty, but this still looks a race likely decided by class and natural progress rather than a shock result.
Top Selections
1. Beagle Bay – 11/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Hector Crouch | Trainer: Ralph Beckett | Form: 2-1 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 53
Beagle Bay appeals as the one with the most convincing profile in the line-up. He improved from his debut second to get off the mark next time, and that sort of upward curve for Ralph Beckett in a race like this demands respect. He does have to concede weight to the 3yos, but he is also the runner who has already shown he can finish the job. Hector Crouch is a positive booking and Leicester ought to suit a colt who looks straightforward and still open to more improvement. At 11/2, he makes plenty of appeal against rivals who are either returning from absences or still have more to prove. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Court Alert – 12/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Charles Bishop | Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton | Form: 5520- | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 78
Court Alert is not quite as sexy as some of the unbeaten or once-raced types, but he has the best rating in the field and that gives him a definite each-way case. His juvenile campaign was busy enough to suggest connections know where they stand, and the bare figures say he has achieved more than most of these. The slight concern is whether one of the less exposed horses simply has more gears, but this looks an easier assignment than some of the races he contested last term. Charles Bishop is a good, positive rider for this sort of test, and 12/1 underestimates a colt with genuine place credentials if returning in the same form. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Beagle Bay is the win play because he has the clearest progressive profile and already looks a reliable operator. Court Alert is the each-way punt at double-figure odds, with his rating and experience giving him a solid chance of hitting the frame. Dumuji and I’Ll Be Back are the obvious dangers among the unbeaten 3yos, while King’s Cavalry could also improve sharply from his debut.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beagle Bay | 9/2 | 7/2 | 18/5 | 10/3 | 11/2 | 11/2 (William Hill) |
| Clough | 200/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 100/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 (Bet365) |
| Dumuji | 11/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 9/2 | 15/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Court Alert | 11/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 12/1 | 12/1 (William Hill) |
| Erudition | 33/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Flor De Guerra | 80/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Golden Harvest | 200/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 100/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 (Bet365) |
| Landslide | 50/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 28/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Mertoun | 66/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 25/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Society Charm | 200/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Lambourn | Dumuji |
| Luke Tucker | I’Ll Be Back |
| Computeform | King’s Cavalry |
| racing-daily.com | King’s Cavalry |
14:52 – Monday 25th May “Picnic At The Races” Bank Holiday Handicap
Race Details: 2599 | 5 | Going: GOOD (GoingStick: 6.5) (Selectively watered) (Rail movements: 2.52 & 4.52 +15yds) | | flat
This is a small-field staying handicap but it is not lacking for angles. Expressionless brings the most solid recent profile after a good return when third, while Hibernate is the interesting one on the weights with Rossa Ryan booked and just 126lb to carry. Sea Of Charm arrives in form and has been thriving in this sort of contest, whereas Seraphic comes here on the back of a win but now has to prove he can back that up off 80. Serviceman is the unknown quantity for Andrew Balding after only three starts, and that alone gives him a bit of intrigue. Even so, this looks more about who sees out the trip best and who gets the run of the race rather than a particularly deep Class 5.
Top Selections
1. Hibernate – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Rossa Ryan | Trainer: Ed Dunlop | Form: 2448-7 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 72
Hibernate is easy enough to forgive for that reappearance seventh, because he had shown a fair level of ability as a 3yo and this mark of 81 still gives him room to manoeuvre if settling better now stepped up again in trip. He is one of the younger legs in the line-up, gets a handy pull at the weights from the likes of Expressionless, and the booking of Rossa Ryan catches the eye in a race where tactical sharpness could be crucial. Available at 11/4, he looks the one with the most upside rather than the one simply replaying old form. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Sea Of Charm – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: William Cox | Trainer: Georgina Nicholls | Form: 116-13 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 69
Sea Of Charm is the each-way angle because he keeps finding races like this and running his race. His profile reads well for a contest of this nature: two wins in his last four completed starts before a respectable third latest, and he races here off 82 with only 129lb on his back. He is not flashy and probably lacks the upside of the main pick, but in a seven-runner handicap he looks very likely to be thereabouts again if this turns into a proper stamina test. At 13/2, that makes plenty of appeal for an each-way punt with three places on offer. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Hibernate is the win play because he has more scope than most of these and could take a step forward from his seasonal return. Sea Of Charm is the sensible each-way alternative at a fair price given how consistently he has been running in this sphere. Expressionless is the obvious danger after his latest third, while Serviceman is the one who could easily outrun a limited profile.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expressionless | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Serviceman | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Alta Rica | 8/1 | 13/2 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Seraphic | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Sea Of Charm | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Hibernate | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jason Heavey | Hibernate |
| Mirror Online | Johnny Boom |
| Whistler | Sea Of Charm |
15:22 – Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap (Div I)
Race Details: 1320 | 5 | Going: GOOD (GoingStick: 6.5) (Selectively watered) (Rail movements: 2.52 & 4.52 +15yds) | | flat
This looks a competitive little Class 5 rather than a deep one, and there are a few with something to prove after winter breaks or flat reappearances. Wreck It Ryley heads the market despite a tame return, while Al Barez arrives off a solid third and looks one of the more straightforward options in a race lacking many obvious improvers. Bay Breeze and Spring Bloom are old hands at this level and both have the handicap credentials to get involved if ready enough, while Liosa is another with each-way appeal from a workable weight. Waistcoat is the awkward one after that win in January followed by a poor run, but overall this feels a race where current sharpness and a well-run 6f-plus test on good ground will count for plenty. Tricky enough, but not impenetrable.
Top Selections
1. Al Barez – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Rossa Ryan | Trainer: Tom Clover | Form: 89-483 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 79
Al Barez makes the most appeal because he at least comes here looking like a horse running himself into form rather than away from it. That latest third was a step back in the right direction and his Topspeed mark of 79 is a solid figure in the context of this race. He is a seven-year-old now, so nobody is pretending there is loads in hand, but this is his level and Rossa Ryan is a booking that immediately catches the eye in a race full of ifs and buts. At 9/2, he looks a fair price to beat rivals who are either inconsistent or returning with questions to answer. Bet: WIN
2. Bay Breeze – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: David Allan | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 50920- | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 82
Bay Breeze is the each-way play because he is attractively weighted and has enough back form to think he can nick a place, if not better, in this company. His Topspeed of 82 is one of the best on offer and that alone gives him a proper squeak if he turns up ready after the break. The 50920- sequence is a bit mixed, but that second-to-last effort shows he still retains ability, and Tim Easterby’s runners are often worth respecting in these spring handicaps when the market slightly underestimates them. Available at 15/2, he looks the value against shorter-priced rivals with no fewer doubts. Bet: EACH-WAY
Danger: Wreck It Ryley is the obvious threat if bouncing back from a poor reappearance, while Spring Bloom is handicapped to be involved if age hasn’t caught up with him.
Betting Strategy
Al Barez is the sensible win play: solid recent form, good jockey booking and few excuses in a race of mixed profiles. For an each-way punt, Bay Breeze looks the better angle at the prices, especially with three places on offer. Keep Wreck It Ryley on side in forecasts if you fear a rebound, but he looks short enough after that latest run.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Barez | 9/2 | 4/1 | 18/5 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Wreck It Ryley | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 9/4 | 11/4 (Paddy Power) |
| Just Queen High | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Thunderous Love | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Lodge | 7/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 6/1 | 15/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Spring Bloom | 8/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Bay Breeze | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Liosa | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 4/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Savannah Smiles | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Judge | Al Barez |
| Andrew Mount | Wreck It Ryley |
| Dean Kilbryde | Al Barez |
15:52 – Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap (Div II)
Race Details: 1320 | 5 | Going: GOOD (GoingStick: 6.5) (Selectively watered) (Rail movements: 2.52 & 4.52 +15yds) | | flat
This looks a tight little Class 5 handicap rather than a race packed with hidden depth, and there are solid enough cases to be made for several of them. Em Four arrives off a win two starts back and a respectable fourth since, while Tenbob Tommy comes here on the back of a successful reappearance and still looks on the upgrade for Sheena West. Shazani is interesting if forgiving a poor latest effort, and Al Hofzan is the type to keep nicking races from a workable mark if the race falls right. The Coffee Pod is another with enough back form to get involved. It is not a straightforward heat, but the recent form of Tenbob Tommy and the consistent profile of Al Hofzan make them the pair that appeal most.
Top Selections
1. Tenbob Tommy – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Charles Bishop | Trainer: Sheena West | Form: 2298-1 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 71
He looks the percentage call. That reappearance win was exactly the sort of effort you want to see from a horse coming into a race like this: fit enough to do himself justice, but still with the impression there could be more to come now the yard has him rolling again. His earlier form figures also suggest he had been knocking on the door before things tailed off at the end of last year. Charles Bishop is a positive booking for a race that may be decided by sharp positioning rather than brute force, and 5/1 is fair in a contest where not many arrive with his current momentum. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Al Hofzan – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Vigors | Trainer: Georgina Nicholls | Form: -30423 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed:
He makes plenty of each-way appeal in a nine-runner race with three places on offer. The recent figures tell a straightforward story: he has been holding his form well, finishing second and third on his last two starts, and he is doing it from a mark that still gives him room to be competitive in this grade. He does not arrive with the same obvious upside as Tenbob Tommy, but he is a likeable, reliable type who should be in the firing line again if this is run at an honest pace. At 13/2, he looks the value play against shorter-priced rivals with a bit more to prove. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Tenbob Tommy is the win bet after that encouraging comeback success and looks the one with the strongest chance of following up. Al Hofzan is the sensible each-way alternative at a workable price, given how solid his recent form has been. Em Four and Shazani are the obvious dangers, with the former particularly respected if reproducing his better efforts.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Em Four | 7/2 | 18/5 | 18/5 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (William Hill) |
| Tenbob Tommy | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Beyond Borders | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Shazani | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Invincible Speed | 11/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Rogue Allegiance | 17/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| The Coffee Pod | 6/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 11/2 | 15/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Magic Music | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Al Hofzan | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rory Delargy | Em Four |
| Tipman Tips | Tenbob Tommy |
16:22 – Join Racing TV Today Handicap
Race Details: 1540 | 5 | Going: GOOD (GoingStick: 6.5) (Selectively watered) (Rail movements: 2.52 & 4.52 +15yds) | | flat
This is a compact seven-runner handicap but it is not lacking in angles. Mission Command heads the market on the back of a string of solid efforts and sets the standard for consistency, while Red Mirage arrives off a pleasing return and is the sort who usually gives you a run for your money in this grade. Tactical Plan and This Farh both have the ability to get involved if bouncing back from lesser efforts, and Brunel Nation is not entirely dismissed in a race where a tactical ride could matter. It doesn’t look a deep Class 5, but it is a slightly fiddly little contest because several of them are weighted to the hilt off similar marks. A truly-run mile should suit the principals, and recent sharpness may prove decisive.
Top Selections
1. Mission Command – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Darragh Keenan | Trainer: Jennie Candlish | Form: -34533 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 79
Mission Command is hardly hiding from the assessor, but he is the one bringing the most dependable recent profile into the race. Those last three third-place finishes tell their own story: he is holding his form well, travelling into his races and running right up to this mark. In a contest where a few of his rivals have questions to answer after below-par reappearances, that counts for plenty. Jennie Candlish’s 4yo looks straightforward, and Darragh Keenan should be able to keep him in a handy position in a small field. At 11/4 he is not exactly a giveaway, but he is the percentage call and the one with the fewest holes in his case. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Red Mirage – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Vigors | Trainer: John & Sean Quinn | Form: 4264-3 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 77
Red Mirage appeals as the each-way play because he looks solid rather than flashy, and in this sort of race that often does the job. The veteran returned with a respectable third, suggesting he retains enough enthusiasm, and his mark of 86 gives him every chance if building on that. He is an eight-year-old now, so there is no mystery upside, but there is plenty of evidence that he can hold his own in races of this nature. The Quinn team know exactly what they have with him, and a repeat of his comeback effort should see him in the first three. With three places on offer, 6/1 makes plenty of each-way appeal. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Mission Command is the sensible win bet given his reliable sequence of recent placed efforts and the lack of obvious progressive opposition. For an each-way punt, Red Mirage makes more appeal than some of the shorter-priced alternatives because he looks likely to run his race again. The obvious danger is This Farh, who is weighted to be competitive if Daniel Muscutt can coax a bit more from him.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel Nation | 9/1 | 5/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Tactical Plan | 7/1 | 9/2 | 15/2 | 11/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Mission Command | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Red Mirage | 6/1 | 11/4 | 11/2 | 9/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| This Farh | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Forever My Prince | 9/1 | 9/2 | 9/1 | 13/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 (William Hill) |
| Albeseeingyer | 11/4 | 15/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 9/4 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The North | Mission Command |
| The Guardian | Red Mirage |
| Matt Polley | This Farh |
| The Punt | This Farh |
16:52 – Leicester Races Saturday 25th April Book Now Handicap
Race Details: 2599 | 5 | Going: GOOD (GoingStick: 6.5) (Selectively watered) (Rail movements: 2.52 & 4.52 +15yds) | | flat
This is a small-field 3yo handicap, but it is not quite the penalty kick the market suggests. Engross arrives on the back of a winning seasonal return and is the obvious one, especially stepping up in trip for a yard that tends to bring stayers along steadily. Gaelic Approach looks the chief threat after a solid comeback second and his profile suggests this longer distance should suit. Emma’s Letter has bits of placed form that give her an outside squeak, while Five Moons has been treading water without really looking ahead of the assessor. Hengist Pod is least convincing on what he has shown so far. Tactically, this could be about who settles best and who sees out the trip strongest rather than raw speed.
Top Selections
1. Engross – 5/6 with Betfair
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt | Trainer: James Fanshawe | Form: 774-1 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed:
Engross looks the percentage call. He took a clear step forward when winning on his return, and the way his form reads suggests this move up to 2599m could unlock a bit more again. James Fanshawe is exactly the sort to improve one with racing and Daniel Muscutt is an uncomplicated booking in a race where positioning will matter. Off 80, he is not thrown in, but he may still be ahead of the handicapper after just four starts. At 5/6 he is no giveaway, but in a race lacking depth he is still hard to oppose and holds the strongest claims.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
With only five runners and one place on offer, this is a straight win-bet race and nothing else. Engross is the one to side with after his latest success and the likely improvement for this longer trip. Gaelic Approach is the obvious danger if he stays a bit better than the favourite, while Emma’s Letter is the one who could nick second if the principals underperform.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engross | SP | 5/6 | 5/6 | 5/6 | 8/11 | 5/6 (Betfair) |
| Gaelic Approach | SP | 5/2 | 9/4 | 11/4 | 9/4 | 11/4 (Sky Bet) |
| Five Moons | NR | 15/2 | 10/1 | 8/1 | — | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Hengist Pod | SP | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Newsboy | Engross |
Leicester Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albeseeingyer | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Sea Of Charm | 3 | 0 | 0% | 66.67% |
| Bay Breeze | 3 | 0 | 0% | 33.33% |
| Diamond Ali | 3 | 0 | 0% | 33.33% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam James | 14 | 3 | 21.43% | 42.86% |
| Sean D Bowen | 31 | 6 | 19.35% | 38.71% |
| Rossa Ryan | 158 | 29 | 18.35% | 36.71% |
| Faye McManoman | 23 | 4 | 17.39% | 47.83% |
| Edward Greatrex | 72 | 12 | 16.67% | 44.44% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Leicester:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Meehan | 18 | 5 | 27.78% | 38.89% |
| George Boughey | 78 | 18 | 23.08% | 44.87% |
| Ralph Beckett | 81 | 18 | 22.22% | 39.51% |
| Charlie Appleby | 93 | 19 | 20.43% | 52.69% |
| Marcus Tregoning | 20 | 4 | 20% | 55% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Leicester racing tips for Monday 13th April 2026. We’ve covered all 7 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Leicester today?
The first race at Leicester on Monday 13th April 2026 goes off at 13:52, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Leicester today?
The going at Leicester is reported as GOOD (GoingStick: 6.5) (Selectively watered) (Rail movements: 2.52 & 4.52 +15yds).
How many races are at Leicester today?
There are 7 races on the card at Leicester today, running from 13:52 through to 16:52.
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