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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3rd

8

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Wreck It Ryley

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alan Brown

Handicapper hit him hard after he made it 2-2 at Leicester off 7lb lower last month and he's struggled in two runs since; hit and miss now and, while it's possible he'll bounce back, others have more pressing claims.

16/1

8th

4

(10)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Wreck It Ryley

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

6yo who hit a personal best with his emphatic win at Leicester (6f, good) last month but he flopped off this revised mark there 12 days later; has won at Ripon but he's not easy to predict and needs to bounce back again after that last run.

9/1

4th

2

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Wreck It Ryley

9st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

Winner of both C&D starts, in October (good to soft) and when pulling well clear (good) 12 days ago; has won on good to firm so the warm weather shouldn't be a problem but the new 9lb higher mark might be.

3/1

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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3rd

2

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

Spring Bloom

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

His losing run is gathering momentum and he has not won over 5f for three years; went close at Goodwood last month (5f, good) though and he should remain a potent force at this level.

3/1

2nd

7

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Goodwood

Spring Bloom

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Won twice at Newmarket (6f, good) in 2024 but he's drawn a blank since; finished runner-up on stable debut at Leicester last month but he was 6l behind the winner and and is only 1lb lower on this drop back in trip; well-beaten sixth in the 4.25 here on Friday.

9/1

6th

9

(1)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Spring Bloom

8st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John Butler

On a long losing sequence but he made a good start for his new yard (formerly with Darryll Holland) when second of nine in 6f Leicester handicap 18 days ago; more is needed from 3lb out of the handicap here though.

10/1

OUR TIP
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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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

3rd

2

(8)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Al Barez

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

His form has deteriorated and he was underwhelming over C&D four weeks ago; however, prior to that he was a close fourth over C&D after a break and this C&D winner is not ruled out off a reduced mark.

13/2

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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6th

3

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Liosa

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Zoe Hawkins

Trainer off the mark in the week with another who was formerly under the charge of Stuart Kittow; this three-time AW winner made it 0-10 on turf when some way off the front three on comeback (won first time out last season); needs a deal more.

12/1

4th

9

(3)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Leicester

Liosa

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Zoe Hawkins

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.

10/1

9

(4)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Liosa

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Stuart Kittow

Largely consistent record on AW features four wins, including one over C&D last October; placed twice at Kempton since returned to this sphere; solid claims.

8/1

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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6th

3

(4)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Lingfield

Thunderous Love

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jonathan Portman

Winner of five 6f handicaps on turf/AW last year; latest performance was a bit better than it looked and she is now back to her last winning mark, but this trip does appear to stretch her.

13/2

7th

15

(4)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Thunderous Love

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

The winner of five 6f handicaps last year, beating a few reopposing rivals in the process; only midfield at Leicester on last month's return but the stable form is a positive and she could take a step forward.

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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3rd

12

(11)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Bay Breeze

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Half of his wins have come over C&D and he finished sixth (Fortamour third) in this race in 2024; runner-up in added blinkers at Hamilton (6f, soft; 11-2) last September, but has failed to sparkle since (0-3); easing mark and a return to Ripon are the positives.

20/1

7th

9

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Multiple 6f winner, mainly on softer than good, most recently off current mark at Carlisle last May; inconsistent since and has something to prove back up in trip.

14/1

6th

8

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Leicester

Bay Breeze

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

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.

9/1

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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6th

5

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:10 Bath

Savannah Smiles

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

Course winner over 5f on heavy ground in September and she has also won on good to firm; ended last season out of sorts and she was well held on her return at Leicester (6f, good) 16 days ago; hood is removed and tongue-tie is applied; bit to prove.

14/1

7th

10

(10)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Leicester

Savannah Smiles

8st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

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.

25/1

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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8th

6

(9)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Leicester

Lodge

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

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.

9/1

10th

5

(2)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Lodge

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Brian Meehan

Lightly raced filly; first and second in 6f events last summer and only beaten 2l into fifth on her recent handicap debut (7f, Tapeta); improvement needed to defy this mark but it's not out of the question.

8/1

5th

3

(3)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lodge

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian Meehan

Won on Ffos Las debut (6f, good) in August and was a creditable second under a penalty at Windsor (6f, soft) the following month; returns after 140 days off but opening mark looks fair and she's an interesting contender upped in trip on handicap debut.

5/2

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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9th

4

(8)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Leicester

Just Queen High

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Dylan Cunha

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.

8/1

14th

12

(3)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Just Queen High

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dylan Cunha

Record is 2-5, both wins over 6f at Nottingham (good/heavy); took well to blinkers when last seen; shapes as if she'll be as effective back at 7f; respected with further progress possible.

15/2

11

(6)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Just Queen High

9st 8lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: Dylan Cunha

Kept on well to win three-runner C&D maiden (good) in July on her third start; however, soundly beaten on subsequent handicap debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) and now goes in blinkers.

25/1

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