April 25 / 15.19 Leicester

15.19

Good To Firm

Alpacalypse Session IPA Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Alpacalypse Session IPA Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 636133 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two turf handicaps either side of a break in 2025 but he was off the mark on the AW in March and has run respectably in defeat since; might well have more to offer on this surface.
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1st

8

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:19 Leicester

Instant Bond

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Well beaten in two turf handicaps either side of a break in 2025 but he was off the mark on the AW in March and has run respectably in defeat since; might well have more to offer on this surface.

5/1

3rd

1

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Instant Bond

11st 2lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Michael Wigham

Off the mark at 18th attempt when scoring at Newcastle earlier this month (6f) and fair third there since; top amateur rides; one with a chance.

5/2

3rd

6

(5)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Instant Bond

9st 5lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Michael Wigham

Off the mark at the 18th attempt when coming from rear to score over C&D ten days ago; back up 4lb in the weights but he pulled clear with Tomorrow Day last time and he was as good as ever with that convincing success; respected.

7/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 432634 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins in January, over 6f and 7f; just averagely handicapped now and it's a long time since he's run well on turf but he wouldn't be out of it on past form on grass.
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6th

8

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Call Glory

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Just 1-20 on turf and below par at Lingfield (7f, good) last Tuesday, but prior to that he finished close-up twice in a row here (6f/7f, good to firm) and he can be bang there if leaving last time behind.

6/1

5th

8

(11)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Call Glory

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Won twice on Southwell AW in January and usually thereabouts since but he is 1-19 on turf; should go close but his win record is off-putting.

9/2

3rd

9

(8)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Leicester

Call Glory

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

A dual 6f/7f AW winner in January and he's held his form well since, beaten a head in 6f handicap here two weeks ago; he can go well again nudged up 1lb.

11/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 60-589

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced maiden for two yards but he didn't get the best of runs after a slow start at Bath (first 5f run; good) and may well be ready to play more of a part now back at 6f following a further 3lb drop.
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6th

4

(1)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Dragon God

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Yet to score but he ran respectably on his last two starts, finishing third at Leicester (6f) last month and again at Windsor (5f, also good to firm; yet to race on slower than good) a fortnight ago; return to this trip can aid his cause and he looks the best of three chances for Tony Carroll.

7/2

3rd

6

(7)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Dragon God

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Hasn't been with Tony Carroll for long and there has been clear promise in two runs since returning to turf, latterly when a close third at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago; runs off the same mark and has the assistance of Rossa Ryan for the first time; high on the list.

100/30

12/1

Form: 299-29 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Both turf wins on Brighton's sharp track but she made up plenty of ground when a never-nearer third in this race (good) last year and it wouldn't surprise to see her return to form after a low-key Southwell run last time, having gone close there on her reappearance the time before.
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5th

4

(10)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Starsong

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Fared well from low draws at this track last year, including for two wins, and she's been close up at other tracks on two of her four starts this year; drawn high this time but has to be seriously considered.

5/1

3rd

3

(10)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Starsong

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Seven-time winner who was a close second at Southwell on her return to action in March; unable to match that in two runs since but she has too much ability to discount at this level.

7/2

4th

7

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:19 Leicester

Starsong

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Both turf wins on Brighton's sharp track but she made up plenty of ground when a never-nearer third in this race (good) last year and it wouldn't surprise to see her return to form after a low-key Southwell run last time, having gone close there on her reappearance the time before.

12/1

Form: 13337- C BF

Last run: 199 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Five turf wins at 6f-7f, the latest two over the latter trip on this track; he's had some excuses for low-key reappearances in the past but it's still a stretch to expect him to be on song for this one.
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11th

12

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Shark Two One

9st 3lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

All five wins have been on turf, the last three over this trip; only 2lb higher than for his latest success (June 2025) and he reappeared with a promising effort over 6f at Leicester (good to firm) last month; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and he's versatile ground-wise.

10/1

5th

9

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:19 Leicester

Shark Two One

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

Five turf wins at 6f-7f, the latest two over the latter trip on this track; he's had some excuses for low-key reappearances in the past but it's still a stretch to expect him to be on song for this one.

8/1

6

(3)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Shark Two One

9st 6lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Jessica Macey

Multiple 6f-7f winner, including on soft; latest success came in classified company at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in June; best effort in handicaps since was back there on his penultimate start; should be thereabouts.

9/2

Form: 713231 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
0-31 on turf but he acted perfectly well on the surface in Ireland; first two AW wins for this yard came over 7f but he wasn't bothered by the return to 6f when winning at Wolverhampton 19 days ago; this stiff 6f should suit fine; solid chance.
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6th

5

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:19 Leicester

Von Krolock

9st 7lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

0-31 on turf but he acted perfectly well on the surface in Ireland; first two AW wins for this yard came over 7f but he wasn't bothered by the return to 6f when winning at Wolverhampton 19 days ago; this stiff 6f should suit fine; solid chance.

11/4

1st

8

(6)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Von Krolock

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish gelding whose two course wins in the winter came over 7.2f; continued in form since and is more likely than most at this level to give his running but the drop back in trip doesn't look optimal.

5/1

3rd

11

(7)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Von Krolock

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Two C&D wins to his name from four starts and turned in another in-form effort when second from the front at Southwell last midweek; tends to ply his trade at the bottom level but is more likely than most to give his running.

8/1

10/1

Form: -62025

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Not yet off the mark but she's had two close calls on the AW this year, notably when only just failing to get up at Wolverhampton (6f) in February, against one on the fifth leg of a seven-timer; acts on turf, too, and may well figure back from short break.
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4th

2

(4)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Dark Sun

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: James Bennett

0-17 record includes a near miss over 7f last summer and two over 6f early this year; Windsor 6f fourth three weeks ago confirms her place claims but it's not surprising that connections now reach for cheekpieces.

10/1

4th

9

(2)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:10 Windsor

Dark Sun

9st 1lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: James Bennett

0-16 but she has had some near misses along the way, notably at Wolverhampton in February (6f) when beaten a nose by a thriving rival; not so good back on turf at Leicester 12 days ago; may have to wait longer to shed her maiden tag.

12/1

7th

1

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:19 Leicester

Dark Sun

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: James Bennett

Not yet off the mark but she's had two close calls on the AW this year, notably when only just failing to get up at Wolverhampton (6f) in February, against one on the fifth leg of a seven-timer; acts on turf, too, and may well figure back from short break.

10/1

Form: -85155

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Sole turf win came over 1m2f in 2023 and three subsequent successes have been on the AW (1m and 7f); has continued to run well since the latest of them in February but this is his first 6f run since his debut.
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4th

8

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket

Mickey Mongoose

8st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Olly Williams

Blew the start at Leicester last month when making it 1-18 on turf; however, he won at Southwell (7f, AW) in February and was back on the scoresheet there (7f) last Thursday, and is not ruled out today.

8/1

1st

7

(7)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mickey Mongoose

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

All three of his wins on the AW have been at this track, the most recent in a C&D classified in February; well beaten after missing the break at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago but may bounce back returned to AW.

12/1

8th

10

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:19 Leicester

Mickey Mongoose

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Sole turf win came over 1m2f in 2023 and three subsequent successes have been on the AW (1m and 7f); has continued to run well since the latest of them in February but this is his first 6f run since his debut.

10/1

Form: 9-9228

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Won 2yo AW maiden; his 3yo season never really got going but he was on a much-reduced mark when runner-up on two occasions (7f) in March; well held on yard debut since, though, and likely best watched back on turf.
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4th

7

(3)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Just King High

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ross Burdon

Regressive for Thomas Faulkner in various forms of headgear before switching to this yard in early spring; pulled hard on turf last time and returns to cheekpieces back up from 6f.

6/1

9th

11

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:19 Leicester

Just King High

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ross Burdon

Won 2yo AW maiden; his 3yo season never really got going but he was on a much-reduced mark when runner-up on two occasions (7f) in March; well held on yard debut since, though, and likely best watched back on turf.

13/2

8th

8

(8)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Just King High

9st 4lb

J: William Carver

T: Ross Burdon

Course scorer who returned to form in a headgear change when second of eight in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 29 days ago on his final run for Thomas Faulkner; not out of things for his new handler.

7/2

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 42118- D

Last run: 171 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Well held on AW in November but progressive on turf for new yard previously, following a close second at Yarmouth (6f, good) with wins there (good to soft) and at Bath (extended 5f, heavy); may well do better on good to firm as her dam's best form for this yard came on the same going.
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2nd

1

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

17:55 Lingfield

Cameley Days

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Back to form returning to the minimum trip when winning for the third time, at Windsor (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago; up 8lb but may have more in her locker.

11/4

1st

4

(1)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Cameley Days

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Won twice on slower than good last October; dropped right away on her return to action at Leicester 12 days ago (6f, good to firm; Dragon God third); well drawn to attack back at 5f but slower ground would be preferable.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £47.30
Straight Forecast £55.36
Tricast £501.34
Trifecta £445.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Von Krolock

SPOTLIGHT:

Cameley Days

Daily Mail:

Instant Bond

TOPSPEED:

Just King High

D Express:

Dragon God

POSTDATA:

Starsong

Telegraph:

Shark Two One

Daily Mirror:

Cameley Days

NEWMARKET:

Von Krolock

The Times:

Von Krolock

The Guardian:

Von Krolock

The Sun:

Von Krolock

The Star:

Von Krolock

Daily Record:

Von Krolock