Leonie

The win came at Kempton Park on 30 April 2026, just days ago, and it arrived over the shorter end of Leonie's preferred distances. Over five to six-and-a-half furlongs, she has won 1 from 3 races — a third of her attempts at those trips — which suggests the pace and sharpness of a sprint suits her well. Kempton's all-weather circuit is a flat, fair track that rewards horses who travel smoothly and find an extra gear late; the fact that Leonie delivered there speaks well of her attitude on a surface that can catch inexperienced horses out.

Behind the horse is a trainer with serious form of his own. Andrew Balding operates out of Kingsclere in Hampshire, one of the sport's more storied training yards, and has sent out 202 winners already this season. That is not a coincidence — it reflects a team that knows how to place horses in races they can win, and how to have them ready when the moment comes. Leonie being sent out in good nick just days after that victory is a sign of confidence from a yard that clearly believes there is more to come from her.

She raced just yesterday, which means her story is still very much being written. Five races in, a win on the board, and operating at a level where she is competitive more often than not — for a three-year-old still learning her trade, that is a solid foundation. The question now is whether Balding points her at a bigger test or keeps her in calmer waters while she develops. Either way, she arrives at whatever comes next with recent winning form, a yard in full flow behind her, and every reason to think she can add to that tally soon.