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Leicester 18:20

Race 1 British EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (7f)

14th Jun 25

Horse
What's The Plan
Jockey
Kyle Strydom
Trainer
J R Fanshawe
Leading the charge at Leicester's 7f maiden race this Saturday at 18:20 is the colt 'What's The Plan'. Trained by J R Fanshawe and ridden by Kyle Strydom, this youngster debuts with expectations as indicated by his live price of 11, marking him as quite a long shot. With little to no track record, the colt is a complete wildcard, making him a pick for those who like a bit of a gamble. The trainer's recent form shows a decent strike, winning 7 out of 39 races in the last 30 days, suggesting some readiness from the stable. Though Fanshawe has had success at Leicester, Strydom's form and their collaboration have yet to light fireworks, with no winners from five starts together over the last 60 days. Keep an eye out for surprises, but maybe keep the wallet shut tight till we see a bit of action from this unknown entity. 'Smoker Bellamy' is another debutant colt entering the lists under the guidance of Dr R Newland & J Insole, piloted by P Cosgrave. Listed at a live price of 17, Smoker Bellamy is an even longer punt in this maiden mix. The trainer has been active, clocking up 49 starts over the past 30 days but translating to only 3 wins. Cosgrave's recent form looks better, with 11 wins from 74 starts over the last 60 days, but again, the jockey and trainer combination hasn't yet proven fruitful. This racer could be a total surprise, but the numbers suggest he might not yet have found his rhythm. The price suggests big returns, but also big risks. Completing the top three is 'Karakula Dancer', with Jonny Peate aboard. This colt is saddled by J Ferguson and goes off at a live price of 8. No race record means nothing but speculation about performance, though Ferguson's recent form is impressive with a solid 7 wins from 24 starts in the last 30 days. However, Peate has been struggling a bit, with just a single win from 49 races over the last 60 days. As a partnership, they haven't marked any wins. This horse could provide value at a decent price if you believe in the trainer's ability to prepare a newcomer for success. The favourite for the race, based on our prediction model and coupled with promising trainer stats, is 'What's The Plan', although he's a bit of an unknown factor. Let's hope he has a plan indeed! Good punting, and as always, bet wisely!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:19 am on 14th June 2025

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Course SR 16.29% (from last 264 races)

Course & Distance SR 21.31% (from last 61 races)

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