Our Leicester racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Monday 21st September 2026. The action gets underway at 13:59 and runs through to 17:17, with going reported as 6.8) (selective watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Albeyours boasts a 25% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Molly Gunn has been in fine form here with 4 wins from 10 rides, Harry Charlton’s yard sends out runners with a 50% 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 | 12 | 7 | 58.33% | 50% |
| Postdata | Racing Post | 13 | 6 | 46.15% | 61.54% |
| Glendale | The Scotsman | 12 | 5 | 41.67% | 66.67% |
| Tipman Tips | tipmantips.com | 10 | 4 | 40% | 70% |
| Templegate | The Sun | 12 | 4 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
13:59 – HSBC UK Agriculture Nursery Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 5 | Going: 6.8) (selective watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a compact little nursery but not a weak one, with a few of these arriving from different angles and very little room for hiding over a mile. Pequenita brings the most obvious solid handicap profile after back-to-back seconds, while Q T Boy has already shown he can win in this sphere and comes here with the best figures on both rating and Topspeed. Another Encore is the interesting unexposed one now sent handicapping after three qualifying runs, and that route often produces improvement. Parading keeps knocking on the door without looking especially well treated, while Golden Caturra has a squeak if settling into a stronger rhythm at this trip. It is a tactical six-runner race, but Q T Boy sets the standard and looks the one they all have to beat.
Top Selections
1. Q T Boy – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: William Carson | Trainer: David Evans | Form: 07421 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 77
He makes plenty of appeal in a race where not many arrive with a proper piece of winning handicap form. Q T Boy got the job done last time and did it off the back of steadily improving efforts, with that Topspeed mark of 77 comfortably the best in the field. An opening nursery mark in the mid-80s is never easy to defy, but this is only a six-runner Class 5 and he does look to bring the strongest substance. David Evans knows the time of day with this type, and at 9/2 he looks a fair price rather than a cramped one. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Another Encore – 7/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Lewis Edmunds | Trainer: Harry Charlton | Form: 056 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 59
He is the one I would want on side at a price because the bare form figures almost certainly underrate him. Three runs in novice company were hardly disastrous, and now he gets into a nursery off 78 for a yard that can improve this sort once handicapping comes into play. His Topspeed figure of 59 is already respectable enough in this line-up, and a mile around Leicester could easily suit better than what he has been doing so far. At 7/2 he is not exactly hidden from the market, but there is enough latent upside here to make him the each-way alternative in a race lacking depth. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Q T Boy is the straightforward win play given he owns the best recent winning form and the strongest numbers in the field. Another Encore is the each-way punt for those wanting the unexposed angle, with nursery company likely to bring out more. Pequenita is the obvious danger after two solid seconds, but she may be a touch short enough in the market.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agitator | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Pequenita | 13/8 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Another Encore | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Betfair) |
| Golden Caturra | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Parading | 11/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Q T Boy | 9/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jason Heavey | Golden Caturra |
| talkSPORT 2 | Q T Boy |
14:31 – Racing Bet-Builder At Spreadex Sports Fillies’ Nursery Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 5 | Going: 6.8) (selective watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a proper nursery, not a gift for punters. Sixteen go to post and there are several with similar ratings, so the handicapper has done his job. Lovely Dark Angel is the obvious one after just two starts and could easily be better than 75, while Soeur De Flash and Sioux Moon also bring the sort of unexposed profiles that matter in these races. But there are hardened nursery types in here too, with Bladey Lady arriving on a hat-trick and Rocsane repeatedly running to a fair level. Draw and track position may play their part over this sharp 6f, and in a field this deep I’d rather side with proven toughness at the trip than simply latch on to the shortest price. Tricky, competitive, and very much a race to play with a bit of discipline.
Top Selections
1. Bladey Lady – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Duran Fentiman | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 34711 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 67
Bladey Lady is the one I want on side. She comes here chasing a three-timer after back-to-back wins and, crucially, she has looked like a filly learning her job quickly rather than one merely cashing in once. An opening mark of 80 asks a question, but she’s got race fitness, winning habit and a handy lowish weight in a race where plenty of these are still trying to prove they can get the job done in a big-field nursery. Tim Easterby’s youngsters can be tough little operators and Duran Fentiman knows exactly how to ride this type. At 13/2, she makes plenty of appeal against a favourite with less streetwise experience. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Rocsane – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa | Trainer: George Margarson | Form: 53223 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 72
Rocsane looks the each-way play in a race full of ifs and maybes. Her form figures scream consistency and that counts for plenty in nurseries, especially when five places are on offer. She’s been knocking on the door without quite getting her head in front, but a mark of 78 looks workable and that Topspeed figure of 72 says she’s already run to a level that puts her firmly in the argument. Silvestre De Sousa is an eye-catching booking for a filly who should be able to hold a position and travel strongly. At 11/1, she’s the sort you can see running her race again and being involved late even if one less exposed rival improves past her. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Bladey Lady is the win bet because she arrives as a progressive, battle-hardened nursery filly and may still be ahead of the assessor. Rocsane is the sensible each-way punt at double-figure odds given her consistency and solid speed figures. The obvious danger is Lovely Dark Angel, who could simply be better than this mark, while Soeur De Flash and Sioux Moon also command respect.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enamored | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Troublesome Guest | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Bearly Blue | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Lovely Dark Angel | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Betfair) |
| Soeur De Flash | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Sioux Moon | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Sheer Beauty | 22/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Arabica Queen | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Star Bayside Boy | 28/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Babzini | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Rocsane | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Seed Ya Later | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Penny Arcade | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Bladey Lady | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Tallahassee Lassie | 22/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Crystal Kraken | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Whistler | Bladey Lady |
| Karl Hedley | Sioux Moon |
15:02 – British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (For Horses Which Have Never Run) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 7f | Class 3 | Going: 6.8) (selective watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is one of those informative autumn maidens where the market should know plenty, but there are still enough unknowns to make it a proper betting race. Warrior Knight, Zaeer Al Leith and Escalate dominate the early prices and that makes obvious sense given the yards involved, while Roger Varian’s Poole Bay and Ed Walker’s Silent Wisdom add further depth. Over 7f at Leicester on quickish ground, professionalism and the ability to travel are usually what sort these out, and that can make debutants from the sharper, more streetwise operations especially interesting. It looks a decent maiden rather than an ordinary one, with several likely types on paper, so taking a short price about one of the principals is understandable, but there may also be room for an each-way angle at a bigger number.
Top Selections
1. Warrior Knight – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Rob Hornby | Trainer: Andrew Balding | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
Andrew Balding is never one to waste a nice 2yo maiden late in the season and Warrior Knight makes plenty of appeal in a race where the market has already done some of the talking. Drawn 4, with Rob Hornby aboard, he looks the solid option among the leading trio and the 7f on good to firm ground should be ideal for a newcomer expected to travel and lengthen rather than get caught flat-footed. At 5/2 with Bet365 he is no giveaway, but in a field full of guesswork he is the one I’d want onside most. He holds strong claims if ready to roll first time. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Silent Wisdom – 17/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Kieran Shoemark | Trainer: Ed Walker | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
If you want to play against the obvious market leaders each-way, Silent Wisdom makes plenty of appeal at the prices. Ed Walker can ready one for this sort of maiden and Kieran Shoemark is exactly the kind of rider you want on a debutant who may need delivering with a bit of patience. Stall 2 could be handy if he breaks cleanly and gets cover before being asked to pick up late. The 17/2 with Bet365 looks fair in a race where plenty of these are completely unexposed and not all of the shorter ones can justify the hype. He looks the value each-way punt in the line-up. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Warrior Knight is the straight win play and makes the most appeal among the obvious contenders. For an each-way alternative in a big-field maiden, Silent Wisdom looks the one at a price. Zaeer Al Leith and Escalate are the chief dangers, while Poole Bay is another who would be no surprise at all if the market speaks strongly in his favour.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Sluice | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Escalate | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| First Class Lad | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Galimix | 18/1 | 25/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Heno | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Lord Percy | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Poole Bay | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Silent Wisdom | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Twilight Fox | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Warrior Knight | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Zaeer Al Leith | 10/3 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
15:37 – S & D Bookmakers Ltd 60 Years In Business – EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 3 | Going: 6.8) (selective watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This revolves around a couple with proper maiden form and a handful of interesting unknowns. Wadooda sets the standard on what we know after finishing second on her sole start, while Allaire has the strongest body of exposed form and looks sure to be involved again if seeing out this trip a shade better than last time. Maldives has enough ability to figure if forgiving a flat latest effort, and George Boughey’s newcomer Raider is the obvious dark horse in the line-up. By contrast, a few of these look up against it on the figures, with Sister Cecilia carrying a penalty as a 4yo and Littleferry needing a huge step forward. It’s not a deep maiden for the grade, but it is just tricky enough because the market has to weigh solid form against unexposed potential.
Top Selections
1. Wadooda – 11/10 with Bet365
Jockey: Callum Rodriguez | Trainer: Owen Burrows | Form: 2- | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 55
Wadooda is the one to beat and I’m not inclined to get too clever about it. She shaped with plenty of promise when runner-up on debut and that piece of form already gives her a very solid platform in an ordinary enough maiden. Owen Burrows is not one to overface his fillies, so the fact she returns in this grade after a break catches the eye rather than worries me. The extra yardage should suit, and if she has trained on at all from two to three she ought to find more than most of these. At 11/10 she is short, yes, but still hard to oppose given the lack of depth behind her.
Bet: WIN
2. Raider – 6/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: George Boughey | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
For an each-way angle, Raider makes more appeal than some of the exposed fillies around her. She comes from a yard that does well with newcomers and Billy Loughnane is an eye-catching booking in a race where several of the known quantities have already shown their level. This isn’t stacked with depth, so a well-prepared debutante does not need to be smart to hit the frame. The market has her on the right side of respect at 6/1, and in a 10-runner maiden with three places on offer that looks a fair each-way punt. If she breaks professionally and settles, she could easily outrun the bare lack of form.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Wadooda is the win play because she has the clearest upside and already brings the most convincing piece of maiden form. Raider is the each-way option at a backable price in a race where several rivals look exposed or limited. Allaire is the obvious danger on ratings and experience, while Maldives is not one to dismiss if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sister Cecilia | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Allaire | 11/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Ella Beach | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Littleferry | 125/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Maldives | 15/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Raider | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Summer In Paris | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Tutts Clump | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Wadooda | 11/10 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 11/10 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Computeform | Allaire |
| The Brigadier | Allaire |
| Templegate | Wadooda |
16:12 – Pattinson Auction Winning Bid Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 5 | Going: 6.8) (selective watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a proper sprint handicap rather than a soft touch, with plenty arriving here from similar races and several of them closely matched in the high-70s. Act Of Violence is the obvious starting point after figures of 84132 and he’s been doing most things right lately, but he’s also short enough in a 12-runner Leicester dash where traffic, pace and draw can all matter. Mumayaz has the rail and plenty of know-how, while The Flying Seagull and Maid In Devon are capable of getting involved if things drop right. Diamondinthedark is another with a workable mark, but his recent effort didn’t scream “well ahead of the assessor”. Tricky enough, then, though not impossible: the favourite makes plenty of appeal, and one at a bigger price looks worth chancing each-way.
Top Selections
1. Act Of Violence – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa | Trainer: Tony Carroll | Form: -84132 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 64
He’s the solid one in the race and, in a contest where plenty have bits and pieces of form, that counts for plenty. Act Of Violence has hit form properly in recent starts, winning three runs back and backing that up with placed efforts off similar marks, so a rating of 78 still looks manageable rather than punitive. Drawn in stall 4, he should be able to get a sensible position, and Silvestre De Sousa is exactly the sort you want on a straightforward, in-form sprinter. At 9/4 he isn’t hiding from the market, but he’s hard to oppose given the consistency edge he brings. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Mumayaz – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: William Carson | Trainer: Tony Carroll | Form: 435675 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 72
He’s not the easiest horse to catch right, but there’s enough here to think he can outrun his price. Mumayaz has slipped to a mark of 74, his Topspeed of 72 says he still retains plenty of ability, and stall 1 could be a real asset if Carson can hold a handy spot and bag the rail. The recent form figures don’t leap off the page, but this veteran has been competing in similar company and doesn’t need to find masses to nick a place. In a race offering four places each-way, 11/2 makes obvious sense for a horse with tactical help from the draw. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Act Of Violence is the win play because he’s the one bringing the cleanest, most reliable recent profile into the race. For an each-way punt, Mumayaz makes appeal from the inside draw at 11/2 with four places on offer. The Flying Seagull is the danger if bouncing back, while Diamondinthedark has enough ability to make the frame.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamondinthedark | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Mumayaz | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Travel Agent | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| The Bitter Moose | 16/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| The Flying Seagull | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (William Hill) |
| Alkuwarrior | 14/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Magic Music | 13/2 | 5/1 | 7/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Neptune Legend | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (William Hill) |
| Maid In Devon | 8/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Act Of Violence | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Ezra Cee | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 33/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| Bleep Test | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Kieran McHugh | Mumayaz |
| Ross Shepherd | The Flying Seagull |
16:47 – Fireworks Festival 7th November 2026 – Book Now Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: 6.8) (selective watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a proper mile handicap rather than a giveaway, with a big field of 14 and plenty of the 3yos getting weight from the older horses. Wesam heads the market, but he has a bit to prove after a quiet return and doesn’t look bombproof in a race full of solid, battle-hardened handicappers. Bearin Up arrives with the strongest recent speed figure in the line-up and a handy low draw, while Glen Nevis and Tamzan are the sort of progressive 3yos who can easily take another step forward. Home Hero is interesting back at this trip from stall 1, and Breakdancer has the class to get involved if things fall right. Tricky? Absolutely. But it looks a race where a well-treated 3yo could easily hold the aces.
Top Selections
1. Bearin Up – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Kirrane | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 512503 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 75
Bearin Up makes plenty of appeal in a race where recent, reliable handicap form counts for a lot. He has already shown he can win his race this season and his latest third suggested he remains right on the boil. The standout number is that 75 topspeed figure, one of the better pieces of evidence on offer here, and he’s nicely berthed in stall 2 to get a smooth run on ground that should suit. Easterby’s runners are often tough enough for these scrap-and-hustle handicaps, and at 5/1 he looks a fair rather than flashy price. He’s the percentage call in a race where some rivals still have questions to answer.
Bet: WIN
2. Tamzan – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Rob Hornby | Trainer: Marcus Tregoning | Form: 341313 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 67
Tamzan is the each-way angle because he looks like the sort still progressing through handicaps rather than one exposed to the assessor. His recent form figures are tidy, with two wins not far back and a good third latest, so he comes here in much better nick than plenty of these. He gets in with just 131, has a workable draw in 7, and Tregoning’s horses tend to be placed to strike when confidence is up. You can argue others have flashier speed figures, but at 9/1 he appeals as the solid each-way punt who should be in the firing line if this turns into a proper end-to-end mile.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Bearin Up is the win play given his strong recent profile, low draw and proven speed at the trip. Tamzan makes plenty of sense as the each-way option at 9/1 in a 14-runner race with four places on offer. The obvious dangers are Wesam if bouncing back sharply, plus Glen Nevis and Home Hero among the 3yos.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakdancer | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Wesam | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Betfair) |
| Spy Kingdom | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Home Hero | 11/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 6/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Burdett Estate | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Trio | 17/2 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| Bearin Up | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Dovey Moon | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Glen Nevis | 7/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Tortured Soul | 40/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Magnatura | 20/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 11/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Tamzan | 9/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Island Bear | 15/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
17:17 – Visit racingtv.com Apprentice Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 6 | Going: 6.8) (selective watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is the sort of low-grade 7f handicap that looks straightforward at first glance and then starts throwing up awkward alternatives. Violet Goldsmith brings the most obvious recent profile after a sequence of solid efforts, while Credit Forgedd It has been knocking hard on the door and comes here with fewer questions than most. Ridger is interesting at the weights after his latest second and Midnight’s Dream is another with a consistent enough profile for this level. There are plenty of exposed older handicappers in here, from Amathus to Shark Two One, and that usually means the race is decided by who is best treated rather than who is best known. In truth, it is not a deep race, but it is a tricky enough puzzle once you get beyond the favourite.
Top Selections
1. Violet Goldsmith – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Oliver Carmichael | Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton | Form: -02122 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 56
She is hardly hiding from the assessor now, but Violet Goldsmith has become very hard to knock in this grade. That form string tells its own story: a win followed by two runner-up efforts, and she is running to a reliable level time after time. As a 3yo against mostly exposed rivals, she still has a touch more scope than plenty of these and a mark of 70 does not look beyond her. Eve Johnson Houghton’s filly should get a proper pace to aim at over this 7f, and if she reproduces her recent consistency she holds strong claims. At 10/3, she is not a giveaway, but she is the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Ridger – 6/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Harry Vigors | Trainer: Ollie Sangster | Form: 69972 | Rating: 65 | Topspeed: 62
Ridger makes plenty of each-way appeal from the foot of the weights. His recent second was a step back in the right direction and, crucially, he gets in here off just 65 with only 121 on his back. For a 3yo in a race packed with exposed handicappers, that is a perfectly fair set-up. Drawn 4, he should be able to hold a handy enough position without burning petrol, and his topspeed figure of 62 says he has the pace to be competitive at this level. Available at 6/1, he looks the value alternative to the favourite and the type to hit the frame even if one proves better treated. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Violet Goldsmith is the sensible win play because she arrives in the best nick and sets the clearest recent standard. Ridger is the each-way punt at 6/1, with his low weight and improving last run making him attractive in a 15-runner race with four places on offer. Credit Forgedd It and Midnight’s Dream look the main dangers if the principals underperform.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clasina | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Too Much Trevor | 14/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Cuban Girl | 14/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Sir David | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Violet Goldsmith | 10/3 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Credit Forgedd It | 15/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Aim For The Bull | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Diane Chasseresse | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Captain Corelli | 40/1 | 35/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Amathus | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Albeyours | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Shark Two One | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Ridger | 9/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| West Country | Too Much Trevor |
Leicester Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albeyours | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Shark Two One | 12 | 2 | 16.67% | 58.33% |
| Mumayaz | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 50% |
| Amathus | 5 | 0 | 0% | 40% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Gunn | 10 | 4 | 40% | 40% |
| Tom Kiely Marshall | 15 | 4 | 26.67% | 60% |
| Sam James | 16 | 4 | 25% | 43.75% |
| Charlie Maggs | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Harry Vigors | 10 | 2 | 20% | 30% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Leicester:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Charlton | 8 | 4 | 50% | 75% |
| Jack Channon | 17 | 4 | 23.53% | 35.29% |
| James Fanshawe | 57 | 13 | 22.81% | 49.12% |
| George Boughey | 90 | 20 | 22.22% | 45.56% |
| Oliver Cole | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 33.33% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Leicester racing tips for Monday 21st September 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 21st September 2026 goes off at 13:59, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Leicester today?
The going at Leicester is reported as 6.8) (selective watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Leicester today?
There are 7 races on the card at Leicester today, running from 13:59 through to 17:17.
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