15:05 Leicester

Saturday 29 April 2023

All13:5514:3015:0515:4016:1516:5017:25

Madri Excepcional King Richard III Cup Handicap

Off time: 15:06 | Winning time: 1m 57.06s

(2)

Bopedro¹¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-11| J: David Probert| T: D O'Meara| OR: 103| D

10/1

Irish Cambridgeshire winner in 2021 who stepped up on his reappearance run in the Lincoln when gaining a first success for this yard in 1m Newmarket handicap (soft) 11 days ago, showing a good attitude to fend off runner-up with pair clear. Raised 6 lb.

Form: 8302-81

(7)

Aerion Power¹⁵⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: R L Moore| T: Sir Michael Stoute| OR: 97| D

8/1

Proved he retains all his ability back from 14 months off when fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (1m) in October. Not disgraced (met trouble) at Lingfield the following month but has been off again since.

Form: 0237/49-

(1)

Al Mubhir^t²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: W Buick| T: W J Haggas| OR: 97| BF| D

1/1

Progressive profile last year and made a solid return to action when fifth of 22 in Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, heavy) 4 weeks ago. Still lightly raced enough to think his best days are ahead of him. Leading claims under Buick.

Form: 44271-5

(5)

Dashing Roger²⁰⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 8-10| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: W Stone| OR: 88| CD

13/2

Won 1m handicaps at Sandown and Ascot in 2021 but struggled for form last year. Reappears with a fair bit to prove.

Form: 07/0700-

(4)

Alexander James^p⁴⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 8-8| J: Ray Dawson| T: M Appleby| OR: 86| D

25/1

Good second of 8 in handicap at Southwell (1m) in February but below par at Newcastle last month. Lightly raced on turf in recent years. Others are more obvious.

Form: 82-0426

(3)

Wobwobwob¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-8| J: Leigh Roche| T: A Keatley| OR: 86

15/2

Latest win at Catterick in October. Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Redcar (7f, heavy, 16/1) on reappearance 19 days ago, racing wide of where the main action unfolded. Respected with that run behind him.

Form: 33316-4

(6)

Maysong^p¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 8-3| J: K T O'Neill| T: Alice Haynes| OR: 81| D

6/1

Consistent sort who was better than ever when resuming winning ways in 1m Redcar handicap (heavy) 12 days ago. More on his plate in this higher grade, particularly as the 7 lb claimer who was in the saddle at Redcar isn't on board this time.

Form: 25-3431

Non-Runners

(8)

Notre Belle Bete²²

Weight: 9-12| Age: 5

T: A M Balding J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Al Mubhir (1/1), Notre Belle Bete (5/1), Maysong (6/1), Dashing Roger (13/2), Wobwobwob (15/2), Aerion Power (8/1), Bopedro (10/1), Alexander James (25/1)

Although never a serious threat AL MUBHIR's reappearance fifth in the Lincoln was a highly respectable effort and he can resume winning ways in these slightly calmer waters. Wobwobwob shaped well on his Redcar reappearance and is feared most ahead of Easter Classic winner Notre Belle Bete.