The return of the Tyger
Fri 04 Jul 2025
Winner 39 of 2025: TYGER BAY, trained by Conrad Allen and ridden by Joe Leavy. 'Try Unibet's New Smartview Racecards Handicap' over 6f at Kempton.
Drawn in 7, he wasn't the quickest away, and found himself towards the rear of the 11 runner field. Travelling strongly under Joe Leavy, who gave him a great ride and did not panic, he had a couple of lengths to find when turning for home. But our now 12-time winner was making good headway once the gap opened up towards the far rail, before disputing the lead in the final 100 yards; winning by half a length.
If you would like to get involved and join the syndicate of our stalwart, please click on his page for more details here: https://www.middlehamparkracing.net/horses/view,tyger-bay_1428.htm
Watch the full race replay here: https://www.racingtv.com/watch/replays/2025-07-03/kempton-park/2043
A delighted Joe Leavy said after the race: "Tyger Bay broke a touch slowly, but Conrad Allen filled me with so much confidence beforehand, I just let him find his rhythm towards the rear of the field. Once the rail opened up on my inside, I knew I had plenty horse underneath me and he took me to the front within strides. He hit the line strong and this victory will give him so much confidence going forward. He felt incredible. Huge well done to his owners, what a stalwart he's been for MPR."
Timeform rated his victory with a p78: "Finally capitalised on a much-reduced mark, and a dream split on the far rail at the cutaway, to gain a fifth C&D success in a race where it paid to come from behind; dwelt and soon rousted along, raced off the pace, headway on inner 2f out, led final 1f, kept on; will remain well treated on old form."
Find the official photo gallery here: https://www.hoycubed.com/gallery-collection/2025/C0000DiFst0FOcFs