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    Today, Tuesday 26 May 2026 at Leicester there are 7 races, with the first race off at 14:10. Racing takes place at The Racecourse, Leicester (LE2 4AL) — clerk: Jimmy S Stevenson. Expect a competitive afternoon card with several short-priced contenders and a couple of progressive types to keep an eye on.

    Leicester Tips

    Below are the leading tipster selections for each race. Use the horizontal scroll to view all tipsters; the Time column is fixed to help you match selections to the correct race.

    TimeD ExpressDaily MailDaily MirrorDaily RecordGGLAMBOURNNEWMARKETPOSTDATARP RatingsTOPSPEEDTelegraphThe GuardianThe StarThe SunThe Times
    14:10Miami To IbizaVictory GoldVictory GoldVictory GoldVictory GoldMiami To IbizaVictory GoldVictory GoldVictory GoldVictory GoldVictory GoldVictory GoldVictory Gold
    14:40ParadingAbrahamsenAbrahamsenAbrahamsenParadingAbrahamsenJazzy BayJazzy BayJazzy BayParadingAbrahamsenJazzy Bay
    15:10El VamosSeetEl VamosCrownrightSeetEl VamosCrownrightCaimHarlequin BreezeEl VamosHarlequin BreezeCrownrightSeetCrownright
    15:40HatamotoEscape MagicGiles GloryShe’s CraftyZouletteGirls AllowedWoody Y FernandezHatamotoHatamotoHatamotoShe’s CraftyEscape MagicShe’s Crafty
    16:10OttomanHappy ChandlerMynaMynaCartwheelHappy ChandlerBeauty GenerationCharenceyMynaHappy ChandlerMynaMyna
    16:40Always PerfectFranticFranticFranticFranticFranticAlways PerfectPolka BlueFranticFranticFilly FodenAnorah UnleashedFranticAlways Perfect
    17:12Alice De ClarePentonvilleAlice De ClareAlice De ClareAlice De ClareZipwireAlice De ClareAlice De ClareAlice De ClareAlice De ClareAlice De ClareAlice De ClareAlice De ClareAlice De Clare

    Leicester – Stats & Pointers

    Key course-level performers and connections for Leicester based on recent starts — use these pointers when assessing form and booking rides today.

    Horses To Note

    • Happy Chandler — 1 run, 1 win (100% win rate), 1 place (100% place rate). Prize money: £3,140.40. Proven when fresh and holds a strong chance in today’s card.
    • Ottoman — 2 runs, 1 win (50% win rate), 1 place (50% place rate). Prize money: £3,354.60. Progressive profile and handles this track well.
    • Myna — 3 runs, 1 win (33.33% win rate), 1 place (33.33% place rate). Prize money: £3,140.40. Consistent performer who stays competitive in similar company.
    • Charencey — 7 runs, 1 win (14.29% win rate), 3 places (42.86% place rate). Prize money: £8,086.40. Strong place record — will be dangerous if able to dominate a tactical race.
    • Frantic — 1 run, 0 wins (0% win rate), 1 place (100% place rate). Prize money: £1,723.80. Look for improvement; attractive each-way claims.

    Trainers To Note

    • John & Thady Gosden — 52 runs, 16 wins (30.77% win rate), 29 places (55.77% place rate). Prize money: £128,113.72. Outstanding strike-rate at Leicester; runners are always a threat.
    • Ed Walker — 30 runs, 8 wins (26.67% win rate), 15 places (50.00% place rate). Prize money: £43,171.89. In-form trainer here with strong short-term numbers.
    • George Boughey — 73 runs, 18 wins (24.66% win rate), 34 places (46.58% place rate). Prize money: £121,293.30. High-volume winner at the track; follow his runners closely.
    • Ralph Beckett — 71 runs, 16 wins (22.54% win rate), 27 places (38.03% place rate). Prize money: £112,236.90. Consistent and competitive entries into Leicester contests.
    • Kevin Philippart De Foy — 32 runs, 7 wins (21.88% win rate), 12 places (37.50% place rate). Prize money: £47,387.26. Good strike rate for the sample size — dangerous when represented.

    Jockeys To Note

    • William Buick — 91 rides, 25 wins (27.47% win rate), 53 places (58.24% place rate). Prize money: £158,956.99. Elite course record; a notable booking to trust.
    • Oisin Murphy — 51 rides, 13 wins (25.49% win rate), 25 places (49.02% place rate). Prize money: £87,337.85. Frequent winner at Leicester — a jockey to follow.
    • Ryan Sexton — 19 rides, 3 wins (15.79% win rate), 8 places (42.11% place rate). Prize money: £26,689.10. Emerging rider with a useful place ratio.
    • Kieran Shoemark — 55 rides, 8 wins (14.55% win rate), 24 places (43.64% place rate). Prize money: £70,397.31. Strong judge of pace and position here.
    • Sean Levey — 52 rides, 7 wins (13.46% win rate), 17 places (32.69% place rate). Prize money: £57,604.59. Reliable in competitive handicaps at the course.

    Leicester Tips and Today’s Races

    GG provides full racing form and a free tip for each race at every Leicester meeting. Our form service covers every meeting in the UK and Ireland and includes weights, draw, trainer and jockey stats. Our Free Tip is highlighted on the racecard with expert analysis which is accessed via the “Form & Verdict” tab. Our Racing Editor also selects a daily NAP, Double, Treble, Lucky 15 and best outsider.

    Leicester Race Results

    Leicester racecourse stages over thirty race meetings per year with a mixture of flat and jumps. The Listed King Richard III Stakes is the highlight of the flat racing season and takes place in April. The race formerly held Group 3 status and was won three times by Warningford (1999, 2001 and 2002).

    There is a Bank Holiday Fun Day at the end of May with regular evening flat meetings during the summer and a Sunday Family Fun Day in mid-August. There are plenty of competitive National Hunt events at the track including the Leicestershire Silver Fox Handicap Chase in December.

    You can get the latest Leicester race results by clicking on Today’s Results & Racecards from the dropdown menu. This page is continually updated with one of the fastest results services in the business. This is later updated with the complete finishing order and Tote returns which can be accessed by clicking on each race title.

    Racecourse Guide

    All flat races up to one mile at Leicester are staged on the straight course which joins the main round track at the five-furlong pole. The oval track is right handed and nearly two miles in circumference with a run in of over half a mile. There is a gradual climb in the home straight during the last two furlongs to the winning post.

    When the going is soft it is an advantage to bring horses over towards the better ground under the stands’ rail. The uphill finish catches out runners that have raced too keenly in the early part of the race. The top flat stables like to run their late maturing two-year-olds here as they have plenty of time to find their stride in the home straight.

    The hurdles races are run on the flat racing track which can often ride softer than the chase course. The fences are not as daunting as they once were at Leicester but they still take some jumping. It can be quite a tricky course for a novice chaser.

    Dining, Hospitality & Facilities

    Leicester racecourse provides hospitality from individual seats to conferences and events for up to 500 people. The track boasts an air-conditioned panoramic Club Restaurant which offers comfort, style and luxury. The private Nelson Suite can cater for up to 260 guests and the special package includes a drink upon arrival and a three course formal meal and cheese board.

    The course also invites bookings for their private executive boxes with excellent views of the racecourse. These include a host for the day, designated free parking and a two course buffet and afternoon tea. The Paddock Pavilion is located on the spacious lawn overlooking the winners’ enclosure and the refurbished Club Room caters for up to 120 guests with amazing head-on views of the racing. Leicester Train Station is just two miles from the course with frequent bus and taxi services on race days.

    Tickets

    You can book your Leicester advance admission tickets online. You can also reserve your Restaurant package with additional special menus designed for children, both over and under the age of 13. Executive boxes in Band A can be booked for a minimum of 10 up to 40 guests.

    The Effect of the Draw

    There is a slight draw bias in favour of low numbers in races from six furlongs up to a mile at Leicester. There does not appear to be any discernible bias in five furlong races.

    Contact and Location

    Leicester Racecourse, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4AL.
    Official Website: https://www.leicester-racecourse.co.uk

    Local Knowledge

    Taxis

    1. AIM Airspeed Taxis (0.5 miles away)
      Tel: +44 116 221 5000
    2. D Green (0.6 miles away)
      Tel: +44 116 271 2822
    3. A B N Cars (0.8 miles away)
      Tel: +44 116 288 8100

    Places to Stay

    1. Belmont Hotel (2.4 miles away)
      De Montfort Street, Leicester LE1 7GR, UK
      Tel: +44 116 254 4773
    2. Holiday Inn Express Hotel Leicester-Walkers Stadium (2.6 miles away)
      Filbert Way, Raw Dykes Road, Leicester LE2 7FQ, UK
      Tel: +44 116 249 4590
    3. Premier Inn (2.7 miles away)
      1 St Georges Way, Leicester LE1 1AA, UK
      Tel: +44 871 527 8596

    Places to Eat

    1. Kayal (2.7 miles away)
      153 Granby Street, Leicester LE1 6FE, UK
      Tel: +44 116 255 4667
    2. San Carlo (2.8 miles away)
      Granby Street, Leicester LE1 1DE, UK
      Tel: +44 116 251 9332
    3. Casa Romana (2.8 miles away)
      5 Albion Street, Leicester LE1 6GD, UK
      Tel: +44 116 254 1174