April 26 / 16.20 Leicester

16.20

Good

Rekorderlig Premium Fruit Cider Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Rekorderlig Premium Fruit Cider Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 5-6559 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Hadn't been enjoying the rub of the green on AW and a change of tactics was employed at Newmarket 11 days ago (hood left off); unable to sustain the strong pace on that occasion but this is weaker and he has the assistance of Oisin Murphy in the saddle for the first time; faster ground in his favour too so there are grounds for optimism.
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2

(2)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:15 Doncaster

Twilight Romance

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John & Sean Quinn

He had been threatening something bigger earlier in the year and things finally clicked when the well-backed winner of a Leicester handicap three weeks ago (6f, good); hasn't been missed with a 6lb rise but there aren't many pace influences in the field and he should go very well again.

9/4

2

(2)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:15 Doncaster

Twilight Romance

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John & Sean Quinn

He had been threatening something bigger earlier in the year and things finally clicked when the well-backed winner of a Leicester handicap three weeks ago (6f, good); hasn't been missed with a 6lb rise but there aren't many pace influences in the field and he should go very well again.

9/4

1st

4

(1)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Leicester

Twilight Romance

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Sean Quinn

Hadn't been enjoying the rub of the green on AW and a change of tactics was employed at Newmarket 11 days ago (hood left off); unable to sustain the strong pace on that occasion but this is weaker and he has the assistance of Oisin Murphy in the saddle for the first time; faster ground in his favour too so there are grounds for optimism.

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 4110-8 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won a Ripon novice (6f, good to soft) and a small-field Southwell handicap last summer (strong form); well held on his recent return at Musselburgh (7f, good) but still low mileage and could have a bigger effort lurking.
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1st

4

(1)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:55 Redcar

Sondad

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Third good handicap win of an excellent summer when shading a tight finish in 20-runner event at the York Ebor meeting (6f, good to soft; acts on good to firm); creditable fourth of 24 at the Curragh (6f, yielding) since; below par in two previous attempts over 7f but the way he saw it out when successful over an extended 6f at the Curragh earlier in the year provides hope that this flat 7f should be within range; his form is more than good enough to be highly competitive at Listed level.

7/2

4th

1

(7)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Sondad

10st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Scurry win (beating Dark Thirty) in July came over slightly further off 98, and most recently recorded seventh career win when landing a big pot at York last month (Coul Angel third) on good-to-soft; still improving 5yo up 16lb this season but has to be respected.

7/1

1st

2

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Sondad

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

His career has been one of steady but consistent progress; won at Epsom (6f, soft) and the Currragh (6.2f, good to firm) this season and ran a sound race in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood, perhaps finding that sharp test on fast ground inadequate; can't call upon course form but the weather has turned in his favour and he has another major handicap in him.

12/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 8-7761 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Raced exclusively on AW since his racecourse debut; sprung a 40-1 surprise at Lingfield (6f) 25 days ago, finishing with a real flourish down the outside to win comfortably; 5lb rise fair enough and this should be run to suit; chance if he can deliver such a potent finish on grass.
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4th

4

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Invincible Speed

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Four-time AW winner, most recently at Lingfield (6f) in January off the same mark as today's; left the impression he's still in form on soft ground at Salisbury 23 days ago and has place claims back on the AW.

8/1

5th

5

(11)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Invincible Speed

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

All four wins have been on the AW but he does act on turf; beaten 4l when second of five at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) ten days ago but soft ground would be a slight concern.

8/1

2nd

3

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

Invincible Speed

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mark Loughnane

Consistent gelding who's usually ridden from off the pace; no obvious reason why he won't go well once more, back over an easier 6f, returning from a short break.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-4614 D BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
The addition of a visor saw him win at Southwell (6f) in February, his first win since his 2yo debut; only fourth off this mark at Wolverhampton next time and an easy lead would seem unlikely.
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18th

3

(16)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:39 Leicester

Ziggys Condor

9st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Triple 6f winner, including on good to soft; would have claims from this mark if able to produce one of his better two efforts for this trainer in 2026 but needs to bounce back after two lacklustre performances.

16/1

11th

5

(9)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ziggys Condor

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Adam Kirby

Couldn't get involved from off the pace last time at Newmarket and good runs before then at Doncaster (blinkered) and Southwell (visored; all over 6f); as last time, he goes without headger, but stays 7f fine; not without hope.

6/1

6th

3

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Ziggys Condor

10st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Adam Kirby

His sole turf win was in 2023 but he was good third at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago and ran to a similar level when runner-up at Southwell (6f, AW) last time; headgear is now removed but he should go well again off unchanged mark.

11/2

6/1

Form: 3716-5 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Likely he'll be sharper with his recent return to action at Thirsk behind him; only 1lb higher than for a Nottingham win (6f, soft) last October and no problem with faster ground; ran well in a maiden on only previous visit to Leicester.
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7th

11

(3)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:39 Leicester

Bay Breeze

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Prolific winner who arrives seeking a hat-trick after winning back-to-back at Hamilton (both 6f, soft) last month; usually races prominently; up another 4lb but will be a big player if repeating his latest effort.

10/1

1st

6

(1)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

13:44 Hamilton

Bay Breeze

10st 9lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

At his best over 6f on soft ground and made the most of optimum conditions here last week, making all; Rebecca Burley's claim erases the penalty and he should threaten again.

7/2

1st

3

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:02 Hamilton

Bay Breeze

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Losing run goes back to May 2025 but 6f on soft ground are his ideal conditions and he's now 9lb lower than his last winning mark; interesting.

4/1

6th
8 (4)
Mart

8/1

Form: 09075- D BF

Last run: 116 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Not at his best on AW on last four starts but a consequence of that is that he returns to turf off a 4lb lower mark than when winning at Brighton in September; capable on a good day.
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9th

10

(10)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:32 Brighton

Mart

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: D Donovan

Runner-up at Lingfield (5f, AW) last month but he's taken two backward steps since and losing run is now up to 26; down the list.

10/1

9th

7

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:17 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: D Donovan

Runner-up over 5f here 11 days ago, beaten just over 2l; not quite at the same level here (again 5f) on Thursday; return to 6f will suit though.

4/1

6th

8

(2)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

18:05 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: D Donovan

Seven-time winner but the last of them was back in May 2025; didn't run badly in a smallf-field C&D handicap nine days ago but more will be required this time.

11/2

7th
10 (6)
Momaer

10/1

Form: 7/7-64 CD

Last run: 85 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Retains ability after a spell on the sidelines and she's now 7lb lower than when beating a big field at Newmarket in November 2023; the ground was heavy there but it was good to firm when she won over C&D in July 2023; absent for 12 weeks but still quite interesting.
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3rd

2

(10)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:34 Goodwood

Momaer

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Jack Morland

Beaten favourite at Windsor recently (6f, good to firm), though had a tricky draw and endured a wide trip; all things considered, it was a solid run; won't mind rain, either.

5/2

2nd

5

(15)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

14:10 Windsor

Momaer

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Jack Morland

0-4 since returning from one-year absence for new stable in the autumn but her AW fourth in January was quite encouraging and she was unlucky not to finish a bit closer to the target on last month's turf return; not ruled out.

14/1

16/1

Form: 4034-9 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Drawn wide when never in the hunt over 5f at Beverley on his return to action ten days ago; 2lb lower and back at his preferred trip this time; drying ground not sure to be in his favour though.
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4th

12

(3)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:46 Chester

Havana Rum

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

A fairly useful 5f/6f winner in 2025; yet to add to that in 2026 but comes here in decent nick, staying on into eighth of 21 in 5.5f York handicap 13 days ago; can go well off a 2lb lower mark here with this return to 6f also a plus.

6/1

8th

8

(7)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Havana Rum

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

He hasn't won yet in 2026 but he has looked to retain plenty of ability and his latest Pontefract second (6f, good to firm) was a solid effort; should appreciate this intermediate trip and he has a big run in him.

13/2

Form: 020-90 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
1lb lower than when making breakthrough on turf at Newbury last September (6f, soft); good second at Southwell in December (7f) but well held on next three starts; left James Evans and now makes debut for Tony Carroll (same owners) in a change of headgear and with a good apprentice booked.
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8th

13

(10)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

13:55 Doncaster

Justcallmepete

8st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Tony Carroll

3-27 overall on turf (minor honours both starts here) but there were two turf wins this spring; needs to bounce back from two modest displays.

20/1

16th

12

(13)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Justcallmepete

8st 11lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Just 3-26 on turf but this C&D does work well for him and he gained a deserved first win on the track when just fending off Uncle Don (good to firm) in May; has had going (good to soft) and trip (5f) excuses since but this company could be overwhelming.

16/1

4th

1

(6)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

18:15 Sandown

Justcallmepete

10st 0lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Ended 2025 with three consecutive 6f AW wins and was successful twice on turf in the spring (5.7f/6f); does not have much margin for error off current mark, though, and this 63rd career start is his first over 5f.

11/2

16/1

Form: 24729- C

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who made all for an easy win at Newmarket last July (6f, good to firm); runner-up off similar marks to this on a couple of occasions afterwards; 175-day absence looks the main concern today.
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2nd

13

(9)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:39 Leicester

Dashing Dick

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: William Stone

Front-running 6f-7f winner, including here on good to soft; beaten 1l back here (7f, good to firm) latest; should again be thereabouts.

7/1

5th

4

(1)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

17:15 Yarmouth

Dashing Dick

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: William Stone

Best known as a sprinter now but stays 1m perfectly well; ran well from the front before fading into fourth at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month and will appreciate this ease in grade; can make a bold bid.

8/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £13.80
Straight Forecast £13.03
Tricast £105.66
Trifecta £148.80

Selections

The Times:

Twilight Romance

SPOTLIGHT:

Invincible Speed

Telegraph:

Ziggy's Condor

NEWMARKET:

Mart

TOPSPEED:

Havana Rum

The Guardian:

Justcallmepete

D Express:

Bay Breeze

Daily Mirror:

Dashing Dick

Daily Record:

Ziggy's Condor

RP RATINGS:

Invincible Speed

POSTDATA:

Invincible Speed

Daily Mail:

Twilight Romance

The Sun:

Twilight Romance

The Star:

Twilight Romance