Thursday's racing: Trainer to follow, Balding sends one to Hamilton and an Irish Derby tip
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LEICESTER
25 June 2026
Thursday 25th June
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Dr T B Connors Memorial Handicap (Class 5) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 53y
- Going: Good To Firm
- Runners
- 6
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Sunny
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Much improved gelding who has recently gained two comfortable wins; commands respect
-25211
Age: 3
Weight: 10-5
OR: 67
Days: 4
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jun 26 | Bri Brighton | 8f GF | 5Hc | 10-9 p | 1/6 | Darvel (1L) | EvensF | 73 | 80 |
| 16 Jun 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 5Hc | 10-2 p | 1/13 | Silky Lass (7L) | 5/2F | 67 | 83 |
| 26 May 26 | Lei Leicester | 10f GF | 53yHc | 9-5 p1 | 2/5 | Alice De Clare (¾L) | 9/2 | 66 | 69 |
| 11 Apr 26 | Yar Yarmouth | 8f Gd | 4Nv | 8-10 | 5/6 | Organise (10½L) | 40/1 | - | 68 |
| 4 Mar 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 43yNv | 9-7 | 2/8 | Conclave (6¼L) | 15/8 | - | 61 |
| 13 Oct 25 | Yar Yarmouth | 7f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 5/6 | Ya Karim (5¾L) | 9/2 | - | 65 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Kept on for fourth this month (7f, AW); return to 1m looks the right move on turf debut
220-34
Age: 3
Weight: 9-9
OR: 69
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 5HcF | 9-6 p1 | 4/8 | Polka Blue (3¼L) | 28/1 | 70 | 66 |
| 14 Jan 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 43yHc | 9-1 | 3/4 | Utmost Good Faith (7¾L) | 22/1 | 72 | 61 |
| 19 Dec 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 52yNvF | 9-2 | 10/14 | Silenciosa (6¾L) | 4/1 | - | 48 |
| 25 Nov 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 52yMdF | 9-2 | 2/9 | Angel Love (4¼L) | 17/2 | - | 68 |
| 4 Nov 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 52yMdF | 9-2 | 2/4 | Albaydaa (5½L) | 7/2 | - | 65 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 4 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (31%)
0-5 as a sprinter but this new trip could plausibly unlock improvement
2334-8
Age: 3
Weight: 9-9
OR: 69
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 26 | Thi Thirsk | 6f Gd | 53yHc | 9-9 | 8/13 | Daizen (7½L) | 12/1 | 72 | 52 |
| 25 Sep 25 | Pon Pontefract | 6f GS | 52yMd | 9-7 | 4/6 | Spanish Waltz (5¼L) | 5/2 | 75 | 54 |
| 4 Sep 25 | Hay Haydock | 6f Gd | 32yNv | 9-2 | 3/6 | Division (5¼L) | 7/1 | - | 65 |
| 15 Aug 25 | Thi Thirsk | 6f GF | 42yMd | 9-7 | 3/15 | Alaminos (3L) | 100/30 | - | 70 |
| 29 Jul 25 | Rip Ripon | 6f Gd | 52yNv | 9-7 | 2/4 | Al Shaham (4½L) | 11/4 | - | 61 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Came good in three-runner contest at Bath last month; further progress is possible
2-4681
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 67
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 26 | Bat Bath | 8f Fm | 63yHc | 9-6 | 1/3 | Mohmentous (2L) | 7/1 | 62 | 67 |
| 30 Apr 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 63yHc | 9-8 | 8/12 | Wild Thoughts (6L) | 11/1 | 64 | 54 |
| 11 Apr 26 | Yar Yarmouth | 8f Gd | 63yHc | 9-9 | 6/8 | Zoustellar (6¼L) | 3/1 | 65 | 56 |
| 25 Mar 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 53yHc | 9-4 | 4/9 | Blues And Royals (2¼L) | 8/1 | 65 | 64 |
| 28 Nov 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 62yHc | 9-8 | 2/9 | Raging Raj (2¼L) | 100/30 | 64 | 63 |
| 19 Nov 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 52yHc | 9-0 | 2/7 | From The Hip (hd) | 4/1 | 64 | 63 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (4%)
Unplaced in all three Irish starts but open to improvement in British handicaps
79-4
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 66
Days: 132
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 26 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 8f St | 3yMd | 9-8 | 4/12 | Heartbeat Supreme (12½L) | 6/1 | - | 55 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 7f Y/Sft | 2yMd | 9-0 | 9/9 | Unauthorized (14L) | 16/1 | - | 39 |
| 22 Sep 25 | Lis Listowel | 8f Hy | 2yMd | 8-13 | 7/9 | Cherry Hill Girl (14½L) | 25/1 | - | 51 |
Left Ollie Pears after disappointing run in April but worth market check on stable debut
8-2468
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 62
Days: 70
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 26 | Rip Ripon | 8f GS | 63yHc | 9-8 h1 | 8/11 | Domination (9¾L) | 7/1 | 64 | 50 |
| 21 Mar 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 63yHc | 9-9 | 6/9 | Smartanck (2¼L) | 16/5 | 65 | 61 |
| 19 Feb 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 53yHc | 9-6 | 4/7 | Al Najashi (4L) | 25/1 | 66 | 61 |
| 17 Jan 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 53yHc | 9-7 | 2/9 | Mr Wonka (6½L) | 20/1 | 67 | 61 |
| 11 Dec 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 10f St | 52yNv | 9-5 | 8/8 | Gatehouse (12½L) | 14/1 | - | 45 |
| 25 Sep 25 | Pon Pontefract | 8f GS | 42yNv | 9-3 | 2/9 | Gaspacho (¾L) | 150/1 | - | 62 |
6
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T: Alan King
860-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: 63
Days: 211
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 52yNvF | 9-2 | 10/14 | K Sarra (18½L) | 25/1 | - | 37 |
| 7 Oct 25 | Lei Leicester | 8f GS | 42yMdF | 9-2 | 6/9 | Oh Yes You Do (2L) | 12/1 | - | 61 |
| 5 Aug 25 | Nby Newbury | 7f GF | 42yMdF | 9-2 | 8/10 | Touleen (12L) | 16/1 | - | 46 |
Verdict
There is no strong temptation to oppose bang-in-form topweight PENTONVILLE, who bids to complete a quick hat-trick.
Pentonville
Betting Forecast:
8/11 Pentonville,
7/2 Station Bar,
9/1 Ritaal,
10/1 Napolian,
12/1 Norcross Brow,
14/1 Venturing
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