Leicester racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, December 13

We start off with some details on our selected horses at Leicester. Don't forget to check out the full racecard, results and live odds in Planet Sport's racing live centre.

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(Please be aware selections could become non-runners after article's first publication)

13:05 (Leicester) Apple Away

APPLE AWAY (4) sets the standard after a solid third at Haydock Park upon return. Entitled to improve for the run and drops in level.

MAKIN'YOURMINDUP (2) started the new campaign with a fourth at Exeter. Only beaten 6L and can come forward for the outing.

ALAPHILIPPE (1) was pulled up on second start against considerably tougher opposition. Better judged on reappearance second at Carlisle. MEETMEATTHEARCH (3) is the outsider of this quartet. Would need to find improvement to win.

13:35 (Leicester) Happy And Fine

HAPPY AND FINE (3) started the new campaign finishing third attempting a thirteen runner Wetherby open handicap chase. Switches to novice company with further improvement to come.

LORD OF KERAK (1) carries top weight. Fourth in a four runner Aintree novice handicap chase behind a subsequent Graded placed performer. Faces easier task.

KEPAGGE (2) produced a fair third at Ffos Las on return. Well-beaten and progression expected. PRESENTING NELLY (4) was denied a hat-trick when sixth tackling a track novice hurdle. Switches to fences.

14:05 (Leicester) Justshortofabubble

JUSTSHORTOFABUBBLE (4) won twice from past four outings including a 4L success at Taunton. Fell two out when firmly in contention at Ludlow. Top chance.

ROYAL MER (2) started the new season with a 1.3L victory at Ffos Las. Capable of going back-to-back.

VAL DANCER (1) returned after a seven month absence producing a good Ludlow third. Improvement expected. Confirmed stayer.

14:35 (Leicester) Benny Silver

BENNY SILVER (3) is drawing closer to a well-deserved success with three placings since a break. Good third at Hereford in latest. Bold bid anticipated. 

JOHNNY MAC (5) EXTRAORDINARY MAN (1) started the new campaign with a Hereford success. Could improve for race fitness. Carries top weight.

HOWYOUPLAYTHEGAME (4) was a useful third on reappearance after eight month break. Holds each way claims. LONIMOSS BARELIERE (6) rates an each way contender with race fitness. Pulled up in latest.

15:05 (Leicester) The Edgar Wallace

THE EDGAR WALLACE (1) started the new campaign with a 2L success at Wetherby. Entitled to improve for the run. Steps up marginally in trip.

MYLESFROMWICKLOW (4) has made gradual progress with each outing since a break. Scored by 2.25L at Huntingdon attempting a lower graded contest and deserves to tackle tougher opposition. Receives the benefit of apprentice claim.

FIRAK (5) won three times from final four outings of the previous preparation. Interesting when resuming. UBETYA (2) was a good third on reappearance. Improvement anticipated.

15:35 (Leicester) Brulure Noire

BRULURE NOIRE (2) commenced the new campaign with a 3.5L success at Ffos Las. Entitled to come forward for the run and takes a deserved step up in grade.

CLONAKILTY (1) was a fair fourth at Huntingdon delivering first outing of the season. Improvement expected based on form from last year.

ARTEMIS KIMBO (3) provided a solid standard of racing at this grade when third at Lingfield. Apprentice claim offers further assistance. NO QUARTER ASKED (5) holds each way chances following a reappearance second at Ffos Las.