April 13 / 15.22 Leicester

15.22

Good To Firm

Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 7810-9 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Creditable show on Newcastle AW latest following a break, considering best form is on turf; generally versatile but this stiff C&D suited when he shook off his rivals in October (good to soft; has won on good to firm) on sole course start; has share of weight but should go well.
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7th

5

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Wreck It Ryley

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Alan Brown

Scored at Leicester (6f) in April; running well since and just edged out when third of 26 in 6f Goodwood handicap 23 days ago; that form is proving very strong, so he merits serious consideration despite 2lb rise.

13/2

3rd

12

(16)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Wreck It Ryley

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

The handicapper has been in command since his runaway win at Leicester (6f, good) in April; respectable sixth of 19 at York (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago but suspicion he'll prove vulnerable for win purposes again.

40/1

6th

10

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Wreck It Ryley

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

The handicapper has been in command since his runaway win at Leicester (6f, good) in April; today's return to sprinting is in his favour but he's likely to be vulnerable at this level.

40/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: U5737- D BF

Last run: 122 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Winless since two 6f successes at Newmarket (good) in August 2024 but he ran some good races in defeat last year and is quite temptingly treated on debut for an in-form yard; has often gone well on his seasonal return and may well do so again.
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4th

12

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Spring Bloom

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

In-form 9yo whose last four runs have been over C&D; failed narrowly under a penalty two weeks ago (behind Fifty Nifty) but 1lb lower here and should be involved.

11/2

3rd

4

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Newmarket (July)

Spring Bloom

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

Retains plenty of vitality aged nine; record over C&D features wins in this race two years ago and in his last two starts, latest by a neck seven days ago; rock-solid kept to this scenario and likely to remain competitive even with 4lb penalty.

4/1

1st

3

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Spring Bloom

9st 12lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

His last three wins have been over C&D and latest was in a Class 4 on good to firm 13 days ago; that was a narrow success but he finished well to beat the favourite and is only 2lb higher here; respected.

7/2

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3rd
2 (5)
Al Barez

5/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 89-483 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Losing turf run goes back four years and he wasn't particularly convincing on grass in the middle months of 2025; however, he is 11lb lower than the latest attempt and his recent AW run at Kempton was quite encouraging; revival on the cards with Rossa Ryan up for the first time.
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2nd

3

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

15:20 Yarmouth

Al Barez

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Losing run up to 15, but has been running well in defeat as when beaten less than a length into third of ten at Windsor (5f, good) last month; races off the same mark, but he is another for whom this trip looks sharp enough.

100/30

3rd

7

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Al Barez

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

His last win was off 15lb higher but that was on AW in April 2024 and he has mixed record in four runs this year; ran well at Kempton (6f) in March but he was remote when third at Leicester last time and needs to bounce back again after that disappointing effort.

10/1

3rd

2

(5)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Leicester

Al Barez

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

Losing turf run goes back four years and he wasn't particularly convincing on grass in the middle months of 2025; however, he is 11lb lower than the latest attempt and his recent AW run at Kempton was quite encouraging; revival on the cards with Rossa Ryan up for the first time.

5/2

10/1

Form: 54330- D

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Winning reappearance on AW in 2025 and there's other evidence that shows he goes well fresh; however, he's 0-9 on turf and is hard to weigh up, having left Stuart Kittow since some so-so runs in the autumn.
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5th

5

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ffos Las

Liosa

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Zoe Hawkins

Came good for current stable at third attempt, with fairly comfortable success at Ripon (6f, good) in June, and recovered from awkward start to take third off today's mark at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) last month; must be considered.

4/1

3rd

1

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Salisbury

Liosa

9st 11lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Zoe Hawkins

Came good for current stable at third attempt, with quite stylish success at Ripon (6f, good) last month; still on good mark after recent 4lb rise and this stiffer track ought to suit him; good chance.

7/2

Form: 21520- D

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Went from strength to strength in 2025, her five 6f wins culminating with one at Salisbury (good to firm, as for the other turf successes) last July; made winning comeback last year but that was off a lowly mark; needs to be right on her game to win this reappearance.
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9th

11

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Thunderous Love

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

C&D win last spring was the first of five victories in 2025 (this her first AW run since); arguably an unlucky loser the last twice on turf and she's only 1lb higher, so needs considering.

7/1

2nd

5

(2)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

20:15 Nottingham

Thunderous Love

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Won five times last season, including two over C&D, latterly off an 8lb higher mark; much her best effort of the year at Salisbury last time, off the same mark behind a subsequent winner, and is shortlisted back here for the first time in a while.

5/2

2nd

5

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Salisbury

Thunderous Love

9st 6lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Dual C&D winner, more recently in this race a year ago (good to firm); has questions to answer after some below-par recent efforts but is too well handicapped to rule out.

12/1

9/1

Form: 50920- D

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Back on much the same mark as his latest win, an amateur jockeys' race at Carlisle (good to soft) last May; has won on reappearance but he tends to need the run these days.
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6th

7

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Bay Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Winner of eight races including one over C&D, but losing run up to 12 despite a slipping mark; not disgraced when fourth of 11 behind Great at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) last month, but he could really do with the ground easing.

8/1

4th

4

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

9st 13lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Eight-time winner, the latest over C&D (good to soft) 14 months ago off a 5lb higher mark; capable at this level but slower ground would have been preferable.

10/1

4th

1

(4)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

18:12 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D in May last year (good to soft); beaten 7l when third at Ripon last week (6f, good); these are his ideal conditions and should go well.

7/2

Form: 71007- D

Last run: 175 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Turf wins have come on stiff tracks, at 6f and 5f; had another good season in 2025 but it ended quietly in the autumn and she now has a hood refitted for the first time in over two years; has a bit to prove.
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5th

4

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:10 Chepstow

Savannah Smiles

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Three course wins over 5f/6f; just 2lb above her last winning mark and softening ground wouldn't be a problem, but she needs to do better than in her last two starts.

8/1

9th

1

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Savannah Smiles

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Grace Harris

Well backed and took advantage of a sliding mark when winning an uncompetitive small-field handicap off 3lb lower at Lingfield (turf) in June; always liked it here but this mark is as high as she's ever won off, so there's little margin for error.

8/1

6th

2

(7)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:11 Chepstow

Savannah Smiles

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Grace Harris

Three-time winner over 5f/6f here; finished 2l behind stablemate So Smart over C&D eight days ago and meets him on the same terms, but she lost ground at the start when the blindfold was removed late so she may get closer.

7/2

8th
6 (9)
Lodge

9/1

Form: 12-50 D

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Emphatic winner of uncompetitive 6f maiden at Ffos Las (good) on debut in August; creditable show in her first handicap, over 7f at Wolverhampton in January, but she dropped out quickly over 1f out at Southwell since; this trip looks her best option and it's too soon to question her.
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11th

2

(4)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Sandown

Lodge

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Brian Meehan

Lightly raced 4yo who hasn't progressed since making a promising start to her career last year; however, there have been hints that this first crack at 1m will suit, when keeping on for fifth at both Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in January and Leicester (6f, good to firm) this month; not discounted.

6/1

5th

1

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:56 Leicester

Lodge

10st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Brian Meehan

Ffos Las (6f, good) win on debut; close fifth in a 7f AW handicap in January represents her best form but two heavy defeats have followed; has her first run in a 0-70 and with a tongue-tie added; not solid.

16/1

Form: 5171-0 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two wins from last three 6f runs, most significantly at Nottingham (heavy; has won on good; first-time blinkers) in October; faded quickly on recent 7f return at Doncaster and this trip should suit better; easing ground would suit.
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7th

3

(8)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Just Queen High

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

Won twice for Dylan Cunha and latest was in blinkers at Nottingham (6f, heavy) last October; well handicapped on that form, but she's struggled since including in two runs for new yard this summer; has lots to prove and she needs a major revival back on AW.

25/1

9th

9

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:42 Epsom

Just Queen High

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Won twice for Dylan Cunha, the second a Nottingham handicap (6f) on heavy ground last October when blinkered for the first time; poor efforts all three outings this year, including without headgear for new stable 23 days ago.

25/1

10th

2

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Just Queen High

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

Won twice for Dylan Cunha, the second a Nottingham handicap (6f) on heavy ground last October when blinkered for the first time; poor efforts both starts this term; first run for Ian Williams.

14/1

Non-runners

Waistcoat

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.50
Straight Forecast £13.00
Tricast £41.53
Trifecta £60.60

Selections

Daily Mail:

Lodge

SPOTLIGHT:

Wreck It Ryley

POSTDATA:

Al Barez

LAMBOURN:

Thunderous Love

RP RATINGS:

Spring Bloom

D Express:

Waistcoat

Daily Mirror:

Lodge

The Sun:

Lodge

Telegraph:

Thunderous Love

The Times:

Wreck It Ryley

The Guardian:

Wreck It Ryley

The Star:

Al Barez

Daily Record:

Al Barez

TOPSPEED:

Spring Bloom