April 04 / 14.05 Leicester

14.05

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  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 33-

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Calyx colt who showed fair form when third in 8.5f Beverley novice and 1m2f maiden at Chelmsford last autumn; in excellent hands and can do better so needs considering on his return.
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7th

7

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Rogue Diplomat

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Seriously progressive this season in 1m handicaps, including a near miss in the Lincoln (good to soft; won on soft) and victory in the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (good to firm); dispelled any doubts about his Group-race credentials when emerging from last in a steadily run race to push Lake Forest to a neck in the 7f Lennox at Glorious Goodwood (good); that effort deserves an upgrade, so he's in the mix.

12/1

2nd

6

(8)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Rogue Diplomat

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Progressive handicapper who landed the Hunt Cup from favourable draw at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) most recently; faces a stiffer task on these terms but possibly hasn't reached his ceiling yet and a strike-rate of 5-6 over 7f bodes well.

10/1

1st

28

(33)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Rogue Diplomat

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Failed to fire in French Listed race last time; broadly progressive in handicaps and went close in the Lincoln when bidding for a five-timer (ran creditably in Spring Cup next time); however, chance partly depends on the weather, as he's ideally suited by ground softer than good.

16/1

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2/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 62/30-

Last run: 286 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Posted a fairly useful effort for James Horton when third in 1m York novice last May, but wasn't seen out again after facing a very stiff task in Royal Ascot's Jersey Stakes the following month; since gelded and a player for his new yard if fully tuned up after nine months off.
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6th

7

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Dark Tornado

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Has gained both handicap wins off a mark of 90, including when beating Aalto over C&D (good to firm) latest start; could go well but needs a career-best performance to defy a penalty; 1lb badly in.

16/1

1st

6

(9)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

12:45 Newmarket (July)

Dark Tornado

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Promising stable debut in the race won by Superposition last month but he hasn't built on it in either start since; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend; others look stronger.

33/1

8th

5

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Dark Tornado

10st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Made it two wins in a row when scoring off this mark on handicap debut on the other Newmarket course (7f, good to firm) last May; however, has to produce more than he's managed on his two runs this term; visor goes on.

20/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 24029-

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Showed some fair form without winning as a 2yo for Richard Hannon, but wasn't seen out after coming in last of nine in 7f Sandown nursery in August; has since changed hands for 30,000gns (also gelded) and not ruled out for his new yard.
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10th

12

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Jet Packer

8st 12lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Jim Boyle

Still a maiden but he has performed encouragingly in two runs, albeit both on Lingfield AW in December, since having wind surgery; returns to turf for this reappearance.

10/1

6th

11

(4)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:22 Lingfield (AW)

Jet Packer

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Still a maiden after 15 starts but he's well treated on his peak form and was best of the rest behind Harryella over C&D 13 days off; has a big swing in the weights with his old rival and could be dangerous if he can back that up.

13/2

2nd

4

(10)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Jet Packer

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

14-race maiden who has gone backwards since May, notably so the last twice, and can't be recommended at present; wore a visor latest start, which is ditched for this AW debut.

12/1

Form: 8-1

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Very green on his debut, but gelded and took a major step forward to land 1m novice at Southwell 20 days ago; fetched 420,000gns as a yearling and this well-related son of Kingman looks to have more to offer; big shout.
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4th

5

26th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

14:40 Fontwell

Exactly Right

11st 0lb

T: Neil Mulholland

Won 1m AW maiden in March but he struggled in last two Flat runs and was only fourth of six on hurdling debut over C&D (25-1) in August; finished 11l behind Galactique in that race and has work to do to turn the tables with that rival.

14/1

2

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

16:45 Fontwell

Exactly Right

11st 2lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

1m AW winner for Ralph Beckett in March, after which he was well held in a novice; finished last in a 1m AW handicap on debut for this yard and hard to be confident after that.

14/1

Form: 70-

Last run: 212 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Havana Grey colt showed some promise when seventh in 7f Newbury maiden on his debut in August, but was poorly drawn when 11th in 7f Kempton novice following month; remains with potential on his seasonal return.
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10

(11)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:45 Redcar

Havana Whisper

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Andrew Balding

Enters calculations on the form of his good Nottingham fourth but he was tried in cheekpieces when last of 11 in 7.5f Lingfield handicap three weeks ago; blinkers are reached for now.

11/2

11th

11

(1)

31st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 5

19:40 Lingfield

Havana Whisper

8st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Son of Havana Grey took a step forward on his first go in handicaps when fourth of ten at Nottingham (1m) three weeks ago, faring best of those who raced up with the strong pace; he needs considering off a 2lb lower mark with cheekpieces added.

5/1

11th

11

(1)

31st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 5

19:40 Lingfield

Havana Whisper

8st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Son of Havana Grey took a step forward on his first go in handicaps when fourth of ten at Nottingham (1m) three weeks ago, faring best of those who raced up with the strong pace; he needs considering off a 2lb lower mark with cheekpieces added.

5/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 247 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
40-1, well-held debut fifth of seven in novice at Redcar (7f, good to firm) eight months ago; significantly more is required from this daughter of Al Kazeem.
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5th

12

(4)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Albeyours

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Steph Hollinshead

Two wins since cheekpieces were added last autumn and her last success was at Carlisle (7f, soft) in June; didn't shine at Doncaster (good to firm) last time but that was over 1m and she still looks on a workable mark; dangerous back in trip.

8/1

7th

8

(7)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:48 Doncaster

Albeyours

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Low-mileage 5yo who has form figures of 12531 since wearing cheekpieces, most recently seeing off nine rivals at Carlisle (7f) in June; has a likeable profile for this grade but the wins have been achieved on good to soft/soft and she needs to prove she's as effective on today's likely much faster ground.

7/2

1st

9

(10)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Albeyours

8st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Steph Hollinshead

Low-mileage 5yo who has form figures of 1253 since wearing cheekpieces, most recently third in big field at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) on seasonal debut; solid claims in the retained headgear.

4/1

66/1

Form: 544

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Lightly raced Showcasing gelding who caught the eye when fourth of seven in 7f novice at Wolverhampton 18 days ago, running on late under a patient ride; he has more to offer, especially when sent handicapping.
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5th

2

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Black Cab

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Alison Hamilton

The form of his 5f win at Wolverhampton in May has been franked since; a 5lb higher mark should be in range and the booking of Billy Loughnane suggests he will be ready to go after 81 days off.

11/4

1st

5

(3)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Black Cab

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Alison Hamilton

Placed in two 6f 0-50 classified events here in March; slowly away last time, however, and won't be able to get away with that back at 5f.

8/1

3rd

4

(5)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Black Cab

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Alison Hamilton

C&D win for Jamie Osborne last April; slow start for current stable but he returned to form after a four-month break when second in a similar C&D event two weeks ago; solid claims if in the same form this time.

4/1

16/1

Form: 5

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
10-1 and very green when never-dangerous fifth of nine in 7f maiden at Southwell on his debut 16 days ago; this son of Oasis Dream can take a step forward now.
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15th

4

(8)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Thirsk

Festive Time

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: James Owen

midfield

50/1

15th

4

(8)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Thirsk

Festive Time

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: James Owen

midfield

50/1

8th

5

(9)

4th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Leicester

Festive Time

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

10-1 and very green when never-dangerous fifth of nine in 7f maiden at Southwell on his debut 16 days ago; this son of Oasis Dream can take a step forward now.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.50
Straight Forecast £12.86
Trifecta £51.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Exactly Right

RP RATINGS:

Dark Tornado

The Guardian:

Rogue Diplomat

The Star:

Regal Guest

Telegraph:

Jet Packer

Daily Mail:

Exactly Right

Daily Mirror:

Exactly Right

The Sun:

Exactly Right

Daily Record:

Exactly Right

POSTDATA:

Dark Tornado

The Times:

Dark Tornado

D Express:

Dark Tornado