KODI LION can defy top weight to roar again in the Next Meeting @leicesterraces Monday 26th October Handicap (4.47, NAP) at Leicester today.
Since returning from a 237-day absence in July, the five-year-old has gradually found his form, recording his second course and distance victory over 6f on heavy ground at Haydock last month.
He earned an 8lb rise for his three length success and finished fifth next time out at Yarmouth 13 days later.
Recovery time key for Kodi Lion
That race may have come too quick for a horse that seems to appreciate time between races and with 26 days to recover he can bounce back for the in-form Mick Appleby stable.
He is equally good over today’s 7f trip and the return of jockey Cieren Fallon, who rode him at Haydock, is another bonus.
Winston’s Oath and No More Bolero fancied
James Owen excels at both codes and he could be in for another rewarding day with WINSTON’S OATH fancied to follow up a recent Fontwell victory in the Celebrate With Sponsorship At Southwell Racecourse Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle (4.52).
On his second run over obstacles for the Newmarket trainer, he comfortably justified favouritism and with Sean Bowen in the saddle again, he can produce more of the same.
At Hereford NO MORE BOLERO, who has won seven times in 2026 over jumps and on the Flat, can add to that score in the Betting.Bet New Betting Sites Handicap Hurdle.
With every step up in distance, No More Bolero has delivered for the Owen stable. Winning over 2m in June and July, he produced his best performance yet over 2m6f last time and there should be little to fear now he tries 3m for the first time.
