9:00 Leicester
A competitive Class 5 handicap over 1m2f at Leicester on good to soft ground brings together ten runners, several with recent placed form and course experience. The KTB Fit scores are tightly bunched at the top, with Lesrico just heading Blue Wonder while Law Supreme, Sansanetti and Jack Sparowe complete the principals. Trainer and jockey combinations show mixed records at the track, and several horses step up in class or remain unproven on the surface, adding layers to the puzzle.
How the race shapes up
The pace shape suggests a fairly even tempo with no obvious front-runner dominating. Several hold-up performers including Lesrico from a low draw and Blue Wonder from stall nine mean the race is likely to be decided from mid-pack or off the pace. The key question is whether the prominent runners can dictate terms or if the closers will be able to pick up the pieces in the straight on this good to soft surface.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Lesrico KTB Selection63/100
- 2Blue Wonder62/100
- 3Law Supreme57/100
- 4Sansanetti51/100
- 5Jack Sparowe50/100
- 6Everyoneknowsadave49/100
- 7Oasis Sunrise48/100
- 8Bearwith47/100
- 9Happy Chandler45/100
- 10Goldie Trickett38/100
The contenders
Lesrico KTB Fit 63/100
Lesrico arrives with a KTB Fit of 63 and is the clear selection. A 6-year-old with form figures of 0215-2, he has shown he can be competitive on good to soft having been placed on both starts on the surface without winning. The trainer has an 11% strike rate at Leicester with an A/E of 1.29 from 54 runs, while the 7lb claimer is neutral at the track. Drawn in stall 2, his hold-up style should suit if the race develops as expected, and he looks ready to put his recent placed effort to good use.
Blue Wonder KTB Fit 62/100
Blue Wonder holds a KTB Fit of 62 and comes into this off the back of recent improvement. His form reads 600-41, including a win on good to soft from one run on the surface. The Hughie Morrison and Daniel Muscutt combination has produced 2 wins from 25 rides with an A/E of 0.72 and positive LSP, while the trainer's 13% strike rate at Leicester carries an A/E of 1.01. The jockey has a 14% strike rate at the track. Drawn widest in 9, his prominent style could see him challenge for the lead or sit handy.
Law Supreme KTB Fit 57/100
Law Supreme is rated with a KTB Fit of 57 and boasts solid course form. His recent figures of 121483 show consistent ability, and he has been placed once from five starts on good to soft without winning. The Ian Williams and Jack Mitchell partnership has a 14% strike rate from seven runs. The trainer's Leicester record is 10% with an A/E of 0.83, but the jockey is stronger with a 20% strike rate and A/E of 1.34. He has finished third and second in two runs at the course, suggesting the track plays to his strengths from draw 7.
Sansanetti KTB Fit 51/100
Sansanetti is next in with a KTB Fit of 51. The 4-year-old has form of 7211-6 and won once from two starts at Leicester, though he is unproven on good to soft. Stuart Williams and Pat Cosgrave have an 18% strike rate together from 106 rides with a positive A/E of 1.20. The trainer posts a 12% strike rate at the track with an A/E of 1.01, while the jockey is on 14%. His prominent running style from the inside draw of 1 could prove advantageous if he handles the ground.
Jack Sparowe KTB Fit 50/100
Jack Sparowe completes the principals with a KTB Fit of 50. His form reads 356412 and he has won once and placed once from two starts on good to soft. The trainer has a modest 4% strike rate at Leicester with an A/E of 0.51, and the jockey is yet to score from two rides at the track. Drawn in 5, his run style should see him settle in mid-division. He remains capable on his best days and cannot be ruled out in a race where several have question marks.
The rest of the field
EveryoneknowsadaveKTB Fit 49/100
Everyoneknowsadave has a KTB Fit of 49 and recent form of 5-4643. The trainer and jockey combination shows 9% strike rate with an A/E of 0.74. He has run once on good to soft without placing and has no course form.
Oasis SunriseKTB Fit 48/100
Oasis Sunrise steps up in class with a KTB Fit of 48 and form of 521321. The trainer has a 5% strike rate at Leicester with an A/E of 0.58 and the jockey is 0 from 6 at the track. He has been placed once from two starts on good to soft and finished third in his only run at Leicester.
BearwithKTB Fit 47/100
Bearwith holds a KTB Fit of 47 with form figures 180244. The trainer and jockey have produced a 22% strike rate together. He has been placed once from two runs on good to soft but is 0 from 2 at Leicester having finished fourth and ninth.
Happy ChandlerKTB Fit 45/100
Happy Chandler steps up in class with a KTB Fit of 45 and recent form of 4-2122. The trainer has an 18% strike rate at Leicester with an A/E of 1.1. He has won once from two starts at the course but is unproven on good to soft.
Goldie TrickettKTB Fit 38/100
Goldie Trickett is the lowest rated with a KTB Fit of 38 and form of 35-358. The trainer has a 4% strike rate at Leicester with an A/E of 0.38, though the jockey has a strong 21% strike rate at the track. He has run once on good to soft without placing and has no course form.
KTB verdict
Lesrico is the KTB Selection and shapes as though he can take advantage of a favourable draw and his proven ability on good to soft. His recent placed effort suggests he is in good order, and the trainer's solid A/E at the track adds confidence. Blue Wonder is the obvious danger after his recent win on the surface, while Law Supreme's course placings make him a solid each-way contender. Sansanetti and Jack Sparowe add depth to a race that could be decided late.
KTB Selection Lesrico
Morning odds
Best available price per runner, captured 00:02 UTC, 13 Jun. These are a morning snapshot and will have moved — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Morning price | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Lesrico | 6/1 | 7Bet |
| Blue Wonder | 4/1 | Bet365 |
| Law Supreme | 9/1 | 7Bet |
| Sansanetti | 11/1 | Bet365 |
| Jack Sparowe | 11/2 | 7Bet |
| Everyoneknowsadave | 7/1 | Bet365 |
| Oasis Sunrise | 13/2 | 7Bet |
| Bearwith | 10/1 | 7Bet |
| Happy Chandler | 13/2 | 7Bet |
| Goldie Trickett | 14/1 | Bet365 |
This is the narrative read of the 9:00 Leicester. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the Leicester racecard. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.
Questions about this race
Which horse has the best recent course form at Leicester?
Law Supreme has been placed on both starts at the track, finishing third and second, while Sansanetti and Happy Chandler have each won once from two runs here.
Who is proven on good to soft ground?
Lesrico has been placed on both starts on good to soft, Blue Wonder has won his only start on the surface, Jack Sparowe has a win and a place from two runs, and both Law Supreme and Oasis Sunrise have been placed on the going.
Which trainers have the strongest strike rates at Leicester?
Michael Blake has an 18% strike rate at Leicester, Lisa Williamson is on 11%, Hughie Morrison 13%, and Stuart Williams 12%.
How does the draw influence the principals?
Lesrico is well placed from draw 2, Sansanetti has the inside rail from stall 1, Jack Sparowe is in 5, Law Supreme has 7, and Blue Wonder is drawn widest in 9.
Which horses are stepping up in class?
Oasis Sunrise and Happy Chandler are both stepping up in class for this race.
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