Marhaba The Champ (2019)
About
Marhaba The Champ is a 6yo horse trained by S Leech. He is by Galileo out of Lady Of The Desert. To date he has won three races. His biggest victory came on 25 Aug 2023 at York, where he captured the $61,848 Sky Bet Handicap (heritage Handicap). The horse has been a valuable performer for bettors, delivering a 53% return on investment for anyone who backed him throughout his career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| York 22-Aug-25 2384m GOOD R1 CL2 Hcp (of $118,044) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 02:29.420, SP: 26.00 | J Hart 54.9kg 7.95L | 7 (10) |
| Doncaster 04-Jul-25 2051m GOOD R4 CL4 Hcp $2,652 (of $10,623) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:08.670, SP: 13.00 | K Stott 64kg 0.30L | 2 (7) |
| York 14-May-25 2384m GOOD R1 CL2 Hcp (of $63,940) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 02:32.170, SP: 16.00 Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, well held over 1f out | R Scott 53.5kg 11.70L | 9 (12) |
| Pontefract 14-Apr-25 2016m GOOD R4 CL2 Hcp (of $29,511) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 02:10.410, SP: 12.00 Steadied in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure, never threatened leaders | R Havlin 58.1kg 0.00L | 7 (9) |
| Newcastle 23-Oct-24 2504m GOOD R1 CL2 Hcp (of $24,789) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:40.640, SP: 9.00 Mid-division on inside, pushed along and made no impression over 2f out | R Havlin 59.9kg 3.00L | 8 (9) |
| Ayr 19-Sep-24 2011m GOOD R5 CL2 Hcp $1,812 (of $29,511) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 02:08.450, SP: 16/1 Tracked leader, led after 1f, ridden inside final 2f, headed inside final furlong, weakened and lost two places inside final 110 yards | J Doyle 59.9kg 1.75L | 4 (11) |
| York 24-Aug-24 2062m GOOD R7 CL2 Hcp (of $98,370) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 02:10.210, SP: 16/1 Midfield, ridden over 2f out, soon hampered, weakened entering final furlong | R Havlin 57.6kg 10.25L | 12 (17) |
| Ascot 21-Jun-24 2405m GOOD R4 Hcp (of $56,694), Winning Time: 02:30.560, SP: 33/1 Steadied start, held up off the pace and always behind | R Ryan 58.5kg, Cd 0 0.00L | 19 (19) |
| York 15-May-24 2384m GOOD R1 Hcp (of $33,501), Winning Time: 02:32.250, SP: 9/2 Held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, never on terms | W Buick 59.9kg, Cd 0 25.25L | 12 (13) |
| Newmarket 28-Sep-23 2414m GOOD R6 Hcp (of $13,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 02:32.440, SP: 10/3 Towards rear, dropped to last 3f out, never involved | R L Moore 64.4kg, Cd 0 15.25L | 9 (9) |
| York 25-Aug-23 2384m GOOD R1 Hcp $61,848 (of $61,848) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:30.040, SP: 8/1 Held up off the pace in last pair, headway when not clearest of runs and switched left 2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well | R L Moore 60.8kg | 1 (14) |
| Goodwood 01-Aug-23 1990m SOFT R3 Hcp (of $51,540) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 02:09.900, SP: 25/1 Mid-division on inside, pushed along halfway, ridden and weakened inside final 2f | R Scott 54.4kg, Cd 0 9.50L | 10 (16) |
| Epsom 02-Jun-23 2027m GOOD R4 Hcp $1,480 (of $50,960) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:05.510, SP: 4/1 Slight stumble start, off the pace in last trio, some late minor headway, never in the race | W Buick 56.2kg, Cd 0 10.25L | 6 (11) |
| York 19-May-23 2062m GOOD R3 Hcp $18,039 (of $18,039) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:08.060, SP: 10/1 Mid-division, effort over 3f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, led towards finish | W Buick 56.7kg | 1 (13) |
| Nottingham 12-Oct-22 2057m SOFT R5 Hcp (of $6,442) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 02:14.910, SP: 5/2 Dwelt, in touch after 2f, headway over 3f out, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong | J Doyle 61.7kg, Cd 0 31.50L | 8 (9) |
| Hamilton 26-Sep-22 1842m SOFT R5 Hcp $10,308 (of $10,308) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:57.340, SP: 8/1 Tracked lead, led 2f out, ridden clear, comfortable | K Stott 58.5kg | 1 (10) |
| Ripon 29-Aug-22 1965m GOOD R6 Md $2,028 (of $4,320) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 02:03.810, SP: 9/2 Chased leader, carried badly left and on stands rail when dropped to midfield over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, hung right but went 2nd again final 100yds, kept on | K Stott 60.3kg 1.00L | 2 (6) |
| Ayr 18-Jun-22 1609m SOFT R1 CL5Md $507 (of $8,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:42.250, SP: 9/2 Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out and soon hung left, outpaced by leaders under 2f out, held over 1f out | T Eaves 59.9kg, Cd 0 18.50L | 4 (11) |
| Ayr 17-Sep-21 1453m GOOD CL4Nv (of $7,560), Winning Time: 01:29.560, SP: 11/1 Mid-division, ridden and ran green over 2f out, kept on well final furlong | T Eaves 59.4kg, Cd 0 2.00L | 5 (13) |