Leicester Race 6 - Dr T B Connors Memorial Hcp
PENTONVILLE (1) bids for a hat-trick after winning by an impressive 7L contesting a handicap at Wolverhampton then won by 1L a handicap at Brighton last Sunday. Carries a penalty which is manageable and warrants thought. STATION BAR (4) came out on top of a handicap at Bath on most recent appearance scoring by 2L a month ago. Could gain a double. Looks dangerous. VENTURING (5) missed the frame in three career starts so far. Was fourth at Dundalk AW in latest. Makes first start for a new trainer in a handicap for the first time. NORCROSS BROW (7) cannot be discounted also now representing a new yard.
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.0 len at Brighton June 21 over 1600m defeating Darvel with 67.5kg at $2. Before that favourite; won by 7 len at Wolverhampton June 16 over 1700m defeating Silky Lass with 64.5kg at $3.50. Well placed and is a leading player.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 21/06/2026 | 5 | APP HCP 3U | $14,910.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good Firm | Henry Callan | 67.5kg | 1:35.53 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/13 | 16/06/2026 | 21 | APP HCP 3U | $13,500.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Henry Callan | 64.5kg | 1:50.11 | 3-3-4-4-5-5-4-1 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 26/05/2026 | 45 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 59.5kg | 2:09.69 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 11/04/2026 | 38 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Good | Jack Callan | 55.5kg | 1:38.45 | - | 2 |
| 10.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/03/2026 | 142 | NOV 3 | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:41.22 | - | 6 |
| 6.3L | $2.88 |
| 5/6 | 13/10/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $36,900.00 | Yarmouth | 1411m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:24.49 | 2-3-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
Jockey: C J Whiteley
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nine months 8th of 13 at Thirsk on June 5 over 1200m, 7 len behind Daizen with 61kg at $13. Previously second-up 3rd of 15 at Thirsk on August 15 over 1200m, 3 len behind Alaminos carrying 60.5kg at $4.30. Strong top-three chance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 05/06/2026 | 253 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Oisin Orr | 61kg | 1:11.84 | 6-9-8 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $14,760.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | 1:19.96 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 04/09/2025 | 20 | NOV C 2 | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 58kg | 1:14.12 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/15 | 15/08/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $16,610.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | 1:11.67 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/4 | 29/07/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $15,830.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | 1:12.39 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $3.75 |