April 28 / 16.25 Windsor

16.25

Good To Firm

Thames Hospice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 0m 6f 12y
  • Class 5
  • 15 runners
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Thames Hospice Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.80
  • Place: £4.70

Form: 23-187 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Returned after a gelding operation with a win at Kempton (6f, AW) in January, but he's taken two backward steps at that track since; 7f may have stretched him last time but he's now 1-8 and others are more persuasive.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

1

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Distant Rumble

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Roger Teal

C&D winner last spring off a 4lb higher mark who finished a clear second on his return to turf nine days ago; 2lb higher now but having Jack Callan (1-11 for the yard) up to take off 3lb won't hurt; one to consider.

6/1

2nd

9

(7)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Distant Rumble

9st 4lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Roger Teal

Two wins from 18 starts; dropping to 5f wouldn't have suited at Lingfield in February but he was too free at Kempton (6f) when last seen 78 days ago; switches back to turf with others preferred.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Distant Rumble

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Roger Teal

Dropping back to 5f at Lingfield 11 days ago wouldn't have suited but was no match for Em Four at Chelmsford the time before; opposable.

14/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 78-777

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has not finished closer than seventh in his six runs since November including two handicaps (7f/AW); been gelded and now switches to turf but he needs transformation back up in trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

1

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Thurso

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Three wins last year, at 6f and 7f; needs to get himself back on track and this is only his second attempt at 5f.

8/1

8th

1

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Thurso

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Hoodless

T: Richard Hughes

On the back foot early due to issues at the start a couple of times of late but has also disappointed; weighted to go well if Oliver Hoodless, who rode a 33-1 winner in February, can get a good tune out of him.

12/1

8th

5

(10)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

Thurso

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Hoodless

T: Richard Hughes

Not much has gone to plan since the turn of the year and he's drawn wide today but he moves back up to his optimum trip after two 6f runs (lost ground at the start both times) and is well handicapped if judged on his 7f Wolverhampton form from the autumn.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 544-33

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Free-going sort who is 0-9 but he's found some consistency having produced form figures of 4433 in his last four handicaps; now switches back to sprinting but has possibilities if he gets a good pace and some luck.
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4th

7

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Valsharah

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

23-race maiden who has tried various headgear (including combinations) since joining this yard but it was only today's tongue-tie he sported when close second at Kempton (6f, AW) in March; career-low mark and he's a contender if subsequent efforts can be forgiven.

9/1

11th

9

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Valsharah

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Appleby

Still seeking his first win after 22 attempts; went close at Kempton (6f) in March but his two runs since haven't been of the same standard; has shown promise on turf; has worn each of today's accessories at some point but this is the first time they have been worn together.

10/1

6th

5

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Valsharah

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

21-race maiden but he was runner-up at Kempton (6f, AW; first-time tongue-tie) last month and posted another solid effort at Wolverhampton 19 days ago; has each-way claims.

4/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 93-946 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won on Newmarket debut (6f, good) last May but he's not gone on from that and has been well held in three handicaps (6f/7f) this year; dropped another 3lb but he needs to raise his game back in trip.
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4th

1

(6)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Camera Shy

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Dods

Off the mark for new connections when leading late on in a 7f handicap at Southwell in March; not quite so good twice since but he still commands plenty of respect in this field.

5/1

6th

4

(11)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Camera Shy

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Not at his best at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) 11 days ago, but had previously narrowly beaten the winner of that race over this C&D; drawn wide, but still respected if bouncing back now returned here.

15/2

7th

9

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Camera Shy

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Snapped a losing sequence a fortnight ago at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) where benefiting from the strong pace to collar Anthropologist close home; unexposed at today's trip and a 3lb rise isn't harsh; he's one to consider.

5/1

Form: 0546-

Last run: 223 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
No impact in four juvenile runs including when sixth of ten in a Yarmouth nursery (7f, good) in September; has good pedigree and it's still early days but he needs improvement back in trip on his return.
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6th

1

(4)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:48 Yarmouth

Dapper Guest

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Defied this mark at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last October but he's been out of sorts at Newmarket and Ascot in his two runs this season; now drops back in grade but he's 1-13 on turf and others are more convincing; reapplied visor replaces cheekpieces.

25/1

8th

9

(9)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Ascot

Dapper Guest

9st 3lb

J: Harry Burns

T: George Margarson

Effective in the reapplied cheekpieces but last season's career-best form came once fitted in a visor; needs to be right on his game to win this and that wasn't the case on his Newmarket comeback.

40/1

16th

9

(1)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Dapper Guest

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: George Margarson

Improved in headgear over 7f last term, winning in first-time cheekpieces on the July course (good to firm) in June and in a newly fitted visor at Southwell in August; also scored in latter aid at Chelmsford (also AW) in October; slight worry slow starts were a feature of his last two runs but might have needed a rest by then; not ruled out on this reappearance.

25/1

14/1

Form: 54329-

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Found more progress when going close on handicap debut at Redcar (6f, good) in September and she had an excuse in the mud at Haydock in final juvenile run; still has potential after only five starts and she's in the mix on her return.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(2)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

15:57 Nottingham

Forteleza

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Had a wide draw but still went close at Wolverhampton last month (6f), as she did in a Redcar nursery last season; well held at Goodwood since then but needs considering with blinkers on for cheekpieces.

7/1

8th

2

(5)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Goodwood

Forteleza

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Found to be in season when closing out last year with a poor one and has had a couple of wide stalls to deal with this spring, including when going close from the front at Wolverhampton last time; nudged up 2lb but is one to consider.

6/1

2nd

6

(11)

19th May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forteleza

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Placed twice as a 2yo, including C&D, and she made a satisfactory seasonal return when sixth at Windsor three weeks ago; drawn wide here though and may need some more weight off her back.

12/1

7/1

Form: 7731- D

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Improved form back up in trip on handicap debut when making all at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) in September; 4lb higher on her return but she's still unexposed and is a half-sister to a fast-ground winner; needs a close look for in-form yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

7

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Moostar

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: James Owen

Sole win from 14 starts came at Thirsk (6f nursery; good to soft) in September 2024; she has been in decent form this year though, runner-up to Keldeo over C&D (Class 5 fillies') in April and pipped on the post in an added visor at Wolverhampton (6f; 13-8 favourite) latest; 2lb higher.

11/4

2nd

3

(4)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Moostar

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: James Owen

Four runs in a tongue tie have seen her record formfigures of 2323; now has a visor added but she has been well beaten when tried in cheekpieces in the past.

11/2

Form: 4640-5 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won a Newbury novice (6f, good to firm) last June but mixed results since and was only fifth of seven on her Nottingham reappearance 16 days ago; mark is falling but she's now 1-8 and others are more convincing.
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7th

8

(6)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:47 Bath

Sweet Sonata

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Back to the same career-low mark she cashed in on in first-time blinkers at Goodwood in June (6f, good), progress having stalled again since; holds Connie's Rose and Papabella on last month's Leicester clash, albeit she was fairly well held herself; place rather than win claims.

11/1

10

(9)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:38 Leicester

Sweet Sonata

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Below her best in one run on good to soft and was taken out on account of soft ground early in the month, so could do with some drying weather; proved consistent since blinkers went on but needs to find a bit more from somewhere.

12/1

4th

1

(4)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

17:35 Lingfield (AW)

Sweet Sonata

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Rod Millman

Record of 1235 since wearing blinkers, the win at Goodwood (6f, good); ran respectably at Windsor (6f, good to firm) most recently and holds claims.

9/2

Form: 747-

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Well held at biggish prices in three novice events (5f/6f, AW) in the autumn; still early days and now goes handicapping after a break but she needs improvement on this switch to turf.
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10th

10

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Step Along

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

0-13 (placed four times on turf from 5f-7.5f); acts on Tapeta but not yet proven on Polytrack; drops 2lb after latest Wolverhampton defeat (6f, Tapeta) and has the ability to have a say from this mark.

10/1

2

(1)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Step Along

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

0-12 but has been close on several occasions; drops back in trip but needs to do better than when last of ten here on Saturday.

7/1

10th

7

(9)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Step Along

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Unsuited by soft ground when a beaten favourite 18 days ago and now 0-11, but her close third at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) two starts ago was a good effort and she should be okay back on Tapeta.

10/1

Form: 235-

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three runs at Wolverhampton (6f/5f) for Jamie Osborne late last year and was placed in the first two; returns for new yard after four months off but interesting to see how he figures in market on handicap debut.
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5th

2

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Sandscreendeliverd

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Peter Crate

Record of 1-13 but he's been knocking on the door at Lingfield (6f, AW) and Goodwood (5f, good) this spring; up another 2lb but this strong traveller was only just caught last time and the first three pulled clear in that race; key player.

9/2

2nd

4

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Goodwood

Sandscreendeliverd

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Peter Crate

Record of 1-12 but his win was on turf (5f, good) last summer and he had a near-miss on Polytrack at Lingfield (6f) in March; nudged up 2lb but that was a bold bid from a tough draw last time and he's respected back in trip.

6/1

2nd

1

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:52 Lingfield (AW)

Sandscreendeliverd

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Peter Crate

Only gone beyond 5f twice, not looking to see out 6f on either occasion (both first time out); otherwise made a pleasing comeback from a similarly wide stall here 39 days ago and is entitled to improve.

16/1

Form: 887-2

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Well held in three 2yo runs for Roger Varian but he made a good start for new yard when going close on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) 27 days ago; 3lb higher back on turf but he pulled clear with the favourite last time and he's respected.
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8th

10

(4)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:23 Yarmouth

Style King

8st 6lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Chris Dwyer

0-5 on turf; didn't build on his second at Wolverhampton in April when favourite but flopping at Southwell (also 6f, AW) a fortnight later; others hold more pressing claims.

14/1

6th

3

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Style King

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Prominent racer who got off the mark in a 6f handicap at Lingfield (AW) last September; similar form when second to an improving rival at Wolverhampton 13 days ago; easy lead unlikely but he is still considered.

3/1

12th
11 (4)
Cupola

13/2

Form: 374 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Well-bred filly who showed clear promise in her qualifying runs including when a close fourth on reappearance at Lingfield (6f, AW) 18 days ago; could have a good future in handicaps and she's an interesting contender off what looks a fair opening mark.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

8

(4)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Cupola

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Formerly with Clive Cox and now an exposed ten-race maiden with a mark of only 53.

33/1

14th

14

(16)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Cupola

8st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: William Harvey

Left Clive Cox for 24,000gns in July as a seven-race maiden; heavy enough defeats in two runs for this yard but over 5f and this trip probably suits better.

14/1

14

(20)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

Cupola

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: William Harvey

Left Clive Cox for 24,000gns in July as a seven-race maiden; fair third over 6f at Windsor on her final outing in Britain; 5f looked on the sharp side for her at the Curragh two weeks ago.

16/1

13th
12 (10)
Horus

10/1

Form: -24703 D BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Exposed type with record of 1-11, but he got back near his best when close third at Lingfield (5f, AW) last month; this step back up in trip is no problem and has each-way claims again if he can repeat that latest form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Horus

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Faded out of contention on last month's stable debut at Kempton (6f; first-time visor) but is well handicapped on his winter form for Mike Murphy and this C&D suits; sports refitted cheekpieces; not ruled out.

9/1

9th

10

(2)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Horus

9st 0lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Sole win was in December 2024 but he finished close fourth over C&D in January, on his final run for Mike Murphy; been gelded since and he needs a close look on his return for new yard; visor goes on and tongue-tie and cheekpieces are removed.

15/2

4th

4

(1)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Kempton (AW)

Horus

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mike Murphy

Not disgraced when fourth of 12 in this headgear combination at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) last month, but not so good at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last time and just 1-18; others preferred.

9/1

10/1

Form: 452-

Last run: 312 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in three 2yo runs for George Boughey, most recently when runner-up at Lingfield (6f, good) last June; returns for new yard after a lengthy absence but he's a brother to a useful sprinter and needs checking in market on handicap debut; been gelded and equipment is added.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Pit Boss

8st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Won over C&D last month and placed on next four starts prior to winning over C&D last Saturday; it was an apprentice handicap last time, so he escapes a penalty today; solid contender.

4/1

1st

4

(8)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pit Boss

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Liam Bailey

Just one win from 25 starts but that came over C&D last month and he's been placed here in all four subsequent runs, including a close third over 7f last week; on same mark on this drop back in trip and he's a key player.

11/4

3rd

11

(8)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Pit Boss

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Well backed when getting up late to win 6f course handicap last month; three solid placed efforts have followed (including C&D) and he could be on the premises again.

7/1

20/1

Form: -41447

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Ex-Andrew Balding; 22-1 winner on stable debut at Lingfield (5f, AW) in February but she's not been at the same level in three runs since; bit to prove again and her turf form lags well behind her best AW efforts.
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7th

10

(6)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Commendation

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Martin Dunne

Sole win from 18 starts came on her first outing for Michael Keady last February, but she lost her way for that stable and finished last of six in a classified at Lingfield on her debut for this yard 15 days ago; visor replaces cheekpieces.

18/1

6th

2

(7)

14th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

12:25 Lingfield (AW)

Commendation

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Martin Dunne

Recorded an RPR of 70 when winning a C&D handicap last February on her first run for Michael Keady; little to shout about afterwards but she starts out for a new stable (same owner) off a reduced mark; drawn widest but a revival could be imminent.

3/1

8

(6)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:40 Brighton

Commendation

9st 2lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

Won on the AW in February but hasn't been performing that well for a while now.

25/1

Non-runners

Em Four

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £229.80
Straight Forecast £117.35
Tricast £468.52
Trifecta £1226.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Valsharah

SPOTLIGHT:

Cupola

NEWMARKET:

Pit Boss

The Guardian:

Style King

Daily Mirror:

Commendation

Telegraph:

Camera Shy

WEST COUNTRY:

Sweet Sonata

RP RATINGS:

Cupola

LAMBOURN:

Cupola

The Sun:

Style King

The Times:

Pit Boss

Daily Record:

Pit Boss

POSTDATA:

Valsharah

Daily Mail:

Valsharah

D Express:

Valsharah

The Star:

Valsharah