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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7th

7

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Instant Bond

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Wigham

It took him a long time to get off the mark but he has won three of his last six starts and two of his last three; form of latest Pontefract (6f, good) success couldn't be working out much better (second, third and fourth all won next time) and a 3lb rise is no issue; obvious chance.

15/8

1st

6

(10)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Instant Bond

9st 6lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Contrasting performances since returned to turf from AW, winning narrowly at Leicester then trailing home last (albeit something was possibly amiss) at Doncaster; a possible player if back on song.

10/1

16th

7

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Instant Bond

9st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

5yo who has won two of his last four starts including a last-gasp success at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in April; remains feasibly treated off only 2lb higher and he's still unexposed on turf; shortlisted.

5/1

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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5th

6

(6)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Call Glory

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ian Williams

3-29 on the AW compared to 1-23 on turf, the last two successes coming at Southwell in January (6f/7f); went close at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago and will have no issue with the drop back in trip; respected.

4/1

2nd

2

(8)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

18:21 Salisbury

Call Glory

11st 2lb

J: Mr Bradley Furniss

T: Ian Williams

Three-time AW winner who is only 1-22 on turf but has been placed a few times since returned to this sphere, runner-up at Leicester most recently; fighting chance off current mark in this field.

11/4

2nd

7

(11)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Leicester

Call Glory

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Better on turf than a 1-21 record might suggest; two recent backward steps (never travelling here latest) but recorded a pair of near misses here before those, including over C&D off 2lb higher.

6/1

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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3rd

8

(2)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:48 Windsor

Dragon God

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tony Carroll

Off the mark at Yarmouth (5f) in August and didn't enjoy the smoothest of passages when a good third of seven under a 5lb penalty at Brighton (6f) 17 days ago; a player off a 2lb lower mark here.

7/2

3rd

1

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Dragon God

9st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Tony Carroll

Has often pulled hard and has been suited by the drop to 5f lately, taking advantage of a career-low mark when winning at Yarmouth last weekend; picks up a 5lb penalty for that narrow win and will need to settle better back up to 6f.

3/1

1st

3

(3)

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

17:08 Yarmouth

Dragon God

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tony Carroll

Largely consistent for new stable this year and was close second off today's mark at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) on penultimate appearance; unlucky not to finish closer to the target when third of four there last time and has the services of Tom Marquand here; good chance.

9/4

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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4

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Starsong

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Went close at Pontefract in July on her most recent turf run; disappointing on AW last time but should be a force at this modest level.

9/2

10th

14

(11)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Starsong

9st 1lb

J: Jude Maher

T: Michael Appleby

Inconsistency has crept in but she ran really well from a bad draw at Pontefract last time (6f) and has won here before.

10/1

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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6th

6

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Pontefract

Shark Two One

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Jessica Macey

Placed in sole 1m attempt, raced over shorter otherwise; ran respectably last time in a Leicester classified event he'd landed 12 months earlier; hasn't won a handicap since 2023.

13/2

3rd

6

(13)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Leicester

Shark Two One

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

All five wins have been on turf and latest was in this race last year; his form nosedived at Doncaster last month but he has a striking record at this track and is versatile ground-wise; big player if he can bounce back.

13/2

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

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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1st

7

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:22 Lingfield (AW)

Von Krolock

9st 5lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Won on Polytrack in Ireland; three Wolverhampton AW wins for this yard, seemingly suited by the return to 6f when drawing clear in April; respectable efforts on turf either side of a break since (visor discarded latest, blinkers now refitted) and he's relatively unexposed at this trip on the AW so could have some improvement to come.

4/1

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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1st

3

(3)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Dark Sun

9st 7lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: James Bennett

Generally in good form since cheekpieces went on but she's been costing herself with slow starts lately; won't mind coming back up from 5f and much will hinge on how she gets on at the stalls.

14/1

4th

4

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:07 Ffos Las

Dark Sun

9st 8lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: James Bennett

Largely consistent mare who belatedly opened her account at Bath (5f, good) in June, her 19th start; also ran well when close third at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) on latest outing; shortlisted.

13/2

3rd

5

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield

Dark Sun

9st 3lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: James Bennett

Plenty of near-misses before finally off the mark over 5f at Bath (good) last month; still looks on a workable mark but she's not easy to predict and was disappointing after a slow start at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) last time; risks attached.

12/1

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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13th

4

(12)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Mickey Mongoose

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Four of his five wins have been on the AW, the latest at Southwell in May (7f; 2lb lower); can be inconsistent and doesn't have the best of draws.

20/1

12th

11

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Mickey Mongoose

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Two 7f AW wins at Southwell this year but he's not easy to predict and was only fourth of seventh at Newmarket (7f, good) last time; that took his turf record to 1-19 and he has something to prove back at this trip.

10/1

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

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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8th

12

(3)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:25 Windsor

Just King High

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ross Burdon

Sole win (23 races) was an AW maiden in November 2024; way down the weights these days and although he was runner-up twice on AW (7f) in March and showed something here (5f) on penultimate start, others have to be higher up the list.

10/1

7th

6

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Just King High

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Ross Burdon

Has the same strike-rate (1-22) as Horus and his win was in November 2024; has been up and down this year but he was runner-up twice on AW (7f) in March and he didn't get the best of runs when a respectable sixth at Windsor (5f) last time; has another switch of headgear and he could be dangerous back up in trip.

5/1

6th

13

(6)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Just King High

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ross Burdon

AW maiden winner as 2yo but 0-20 otherwise; went handicapping off a high mark and his 3yo season was a write-off; fortunes have turned somewhat off basement marks this term but he's more persuasive on AW.

20/1

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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8th

7

(3)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

Cameley Days

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Chris Dwyer

Effective on fast and heavy ground; returned to form with a clearcut win at Windsor (5f) in May, but she's gone off the boil in her last two runs; has bit to prove again and she needs to get back on track in new headgear.

8/1

5th

5

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

16:25 Yarmouth

Cameley Days

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Scored at Windsor (5f) in May and in good form since until only 13th in 5f York handicap 20 days ago; no surprise to see her get back on track here.

9/1

13th

14

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Cameley Days

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Chris Dwyer

3-11 on turf; steadily progressive but most recent success came off 11lb lower and she'll need another personal best to notch win number four.

12/1

Non-runners

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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