Flickering Halo at Leicester 17:17 Tips, Betting and Prediction

Hold on to your hats, racing enthusiasts, as we dissect the prospects of the top contenders at Leicester for the 17:17 race, aptly named 'Race 7 Dark Horse Ladies' Day Saturday 5th July Handicap'. Spanning a challenging 1m 3f 179y on a track that's 'Good-good to firm in places', this race promises a thrilling experience. Leading the charge is Flickering Halo, a 4-year-old gelding trained by T D Easterby, with D Allan in the saddle. Currently sitting at a live price of 3.75, which edges towards value territory, Flickering Halo seems ready to shine bright today. Having won his last outing, confidence should be riding high. His form over the past 720 days shows a few glimpses of brilliance with 2 wins out of 15 races. His trainer and jockey combo over the last 60 days boasts a decent strike rate, indicating they could be hitting a sweet spot. Chasing Flickering Halo's tail could be Just An Hour, the 5-year-old guided by P J McDonald and prepared by B R Millman. With a live price of 5.5, this horse could provide a run for the money, quite literally. His recent races aren't painting the picture of a consistent winner, but he's shown some potential over the longer stretch, securing a win in the past 180 days out of 2 races. Given McDonald's recent form and a combined strike rate with Millman that's not too shabby over 60 days, they could be gearing up for a surprise. Not far behind in predictions is Lincoln Rockstar, priced at a tempting 9, trained by I Furtado and ridden by Marco Ghiani. While not the most reassuring on recent form, with only 1 win in the past 30 races, this mare has shown she can perform under right circumstances, especially over long distances, winning 5 out of 22 races over 720 days. Her course and distance stats are particularly strong, suggesting a potential preference for Leicester’s setup. It's a competitive field, but the shine of Flickering Halo can't be ignored, making him the top tip for today. Whether you're at the track or watching from home, this race is bound to offer some thrilling moments. Good luck to all the punters, and as always, remember to bet responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:16 am on 3rd June 2025

P	Horse	H	T	J	J/T	RL
4^th	1. Flickering Halo	2³	15⁵	10⁸	23⁹	12²
1^st	3. Just An Hour	1⁹	15⁴	9²	20⁶	10⁹
2^nd	5. Lincoln Rockstar	3⁹	9⁷	7⁰	20²	9⁸
6^th	4. Show Biz Kid	2⁰	11⁵	8²	21¹	9⁷
5^th	2. Squeezebox	2⁶	9²	11⁵	20³	9²
3^rd	6. Giselles Defence	1⁸	10⁰	7⁶	19⁹	9⁰

Leicester 17:17

Race 7 Dark Horse Ladies' Day Saturday 5th July Handicap (1m 3f 179y)

3rd Jun 25