5:02 Leicester Tips

Warrant Holder beat the subsequent St Ledger runner-up in a novice back in March. He returned from the break last month to a C4 second. I always expect more when second up. He seems on a good opening mark to be involved. Today is his handicap debut, where normally trainers drop in class, but my pick is stepping up to C3, which makes me think that a lot more is expected today.

Just four career runs for the 3yo, form 11-32. He was a very close runner-up in a strong handicap four weeks ago, beaten by a now 109 rated runner. He stayed on strong that day and this longer trip should suit him. Unexposed and he should go well in this class 3 handicap.

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Well held by Surrey Belle when 2nd of 6 in handicap debut last time out, but kept on clear of the rest and can improve further off the same mark.

Looks a value pick for the price when dropping back to 12f. He's an unexposed 3yo getting weight from older rivals, proven to handle soft going, and his opening handicap mark looks lenient for a colt who travels well and should improve again at this trip.

Oviedo has placed third at Group 3 level which may explain why the horse changed hands for a sizeable sum in July. His comeback run after a very long absence (100/1) was underwhelming but may have brought him on. Dropped in the weights and up in trip, Oviedo is given an outside chance at massive odds.