April 28 / 20.05 Windsor

20.05

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4-4652 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
His losing sequence is mounting up since landing an AW double in February/March last year but he made the frame several times since; has dropped to a decent mark and cannot be ruled out.
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2nd

2

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Bang On The Bell

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

His last win was at Windsor 13 months ago but that was off 13lb higher and he finished a close third over C&D (good to firm) on his penultimate run; has possibilities if he can recapture that form and he won't mind what the weather does.

15/2

8th

4

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Bang On The Bell

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Won at Windsor last April off a mark 12lb higher than today's and he took a step back in the right direction when a close-up third at Nottingham (5f) a week ago; claims if building on that now returned to the AW.

9/2

3rd

8

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:57 Nottingham

Bang On The Bell

8st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

Out of sorts this winter; tumbled down the weights but not a solid option now returning to turf.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 142-59 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has ten wins but is still 2lb higher than for his last success at Brighton (5.5f, soft) last September; unplaced on his two AW starts this year and best watched for now.
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3rd

1

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Secret Handsheikh

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

The latest of his 11 wins was last August off 5lb higher; no win over this far since 2021 but he goes well at this track and, despite recent form, can't be comfortably ruled out.

10/1

10th

3

(13)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Secret Handsheikh

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Recorded his 11th win when scoring over C&D (firm) last August; well handicapped on that form but he's been up and down this year and was out the back at Windsor two weeks ago; comes with risks attached and he needs to bounce back again.

16/1

10th

5

(11)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Secret Handsheikh

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Gallagher

Slipping down the weights and his latest Lingfield third (5f AW) wasn't a bad effort; today's return to the turf will help and he is the type to come good soon.

8/1

33/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 156-60 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Landed his seventh success (fourth at Chepstow) in September off 2lb higher; handicapper has given him a chance but this 8yo ran poorly at AW Wolverhampton three weeks ago.
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3rd

7

(2)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Some Nightmare

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

Eight of his nine wins have been on turf but he was comfortably held back on the grass here two weeks ago.

10/1

4th

6

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

17:20 Bath

Some Nightmare

8st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John O’Shea

Eight of his nine wins have been on turf, with the most recent coming at Chepstow (5f, good) last August; weakened late at Wolverhampton 20 days ago and now steps up in grade.

10/1

8th

6

(2)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Some Nightmare

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: John O’Shea

Only one of his nine wins have been on the AW but he posted some solid efforts this winter; third of nine over this C&D 51 days ago and this is his first start since; has claims.

10/1

4th
4 (12)
Torfrida

5/1

Form: 4/79-2

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo but ran her best race when beaten a neck on reappearance at Pontefract (5f, good) 20 days ago; nudged up 2lb but must go close if able to reproduce that effort.
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2

(3)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:10 Pontefract

Torfrida

10st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Pam Sly

Record of 0-8 in handicaps but has some encouraging form, notably close second over C&D in April; disappointing favourite back here last time and needs to rebound.

11/2

7

(3)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

18:15 Pontefract

Torfrida

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Pam Sly

Yet to win a handicap but she had a near miss over C&D on last month's seasonal return; drawn wider than the other principals when fourth of 11 at Windsor 25 days ago; should go well.

4/1

5/1

Form: 7-0890 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Landed his third course win in this race last year off 15lb higher mark; out of sorts on AW this year but return to this course may spark a revival and last year's winning jockey Tom Marquand is back in the saddle; serious claims.
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4

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Antiphon

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy

Has been much better than this level in his time but winless for 18 months; in the money over C&D on each of his last three starts and likely to make another bold bid; cheekpieces now added.

4/1

6

(1)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:15 Brighton

Antiphon

8st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mike Murphy

Without a win since scoring at Windsor (5f, good to soft; from 20lb higher) over 18 months ago; has been knocking at the door over this C&D in recent weeks, including when beaten a neck (Call Time third) on penultimate start; foolish to discount.

3/1

3rd

6

(3)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:10 Brighton

Antiphon

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mike Murphy

Inconsistent but well handicapped on best form and gave it a good go from the front here two weeks ago (soft; fine on faster); hard to dismiss.

7/2

6/1

Form: 443301 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Gained his just reward following a string of good efforts when landing his fourth AW success at Lingfield (6f) five days ago; shoulders a 5lb penalty and yet to win on turf.
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4th

8

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

Harry Brown

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Peter Crate

Took advantage of a career-low mark to land his first win on turf at Lingfield (good to firm) three weeks ago; up 4lb but he has the ability to deal with it.

6/1

1st

9

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

Harry Brown

8st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Peter Crate

Has form on good to firm but 0-15 on grass as opposed to 5-29 on AW; short of his best on AW of late and others bring more convincing claims.

9/1

12/1

Form: 2415-7 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Landed her third Windsor win in October (5f, heavy) off 1lb lower mark; may have needed the run when last of seven at Nottingham (5f, good) 16 days ago and not out of this.
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6th

6

(8)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Bama Lama

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Effectively 11lb lower than when winning on heavy ground at Windsor (5f) last October but placed on only one of her nine appearances this year and evidently not as good as she was.

8/1

9

(4)

9th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ffos Las

Bama Lama

8st 9lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

12lb lower than when winning at Windsor (5f, heavy) last October, but patchy form in the meantime with her latest fourth of seven coming in a 0-50 classified event at Lingfield (6f, good); cheekpieces removed after one use.

7/1

1

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:20 Lingfield

Bama Lama

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Seven-time winner who didn't get home in a Windsor handicap (6f, good) a fortnight ago, but she does stay this far; has won on good to firm, but most of her successes have come on good ground or softer; sports headgear for the first time on her 60th outing.

11/2

Form: 2379-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Sole success came in AW Wolverhampton maiden in October 2023; last of 12 on return at AW Kempton (6f; 50-1) 13 days ago and others preferred.
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6th

7

(7)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:08 Windsor

Tiger Tulip

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Heather Main

Raced on unfavoured part of the track and eased once beaten at Goodwood two days ago on seasonal debut (effort best forgiven); can enter calculations on plenty of 2025 form, including a May success (beat Strike) over C&D.

10/1

9th

3

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Goodwood

Tiger Tulip

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Heather Main

All three wins have been at 6f but she ended last season with a creditable second over this trip at Newmarket (good); has gone close when fresh in the past and she's a player if she can pick up where she left off.

7/1

20/1

Form: 26-777 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has had a turf win but most of his success has been on AW; below his best on last four starts and best watched for now.
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6th

1

(1)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beauzon

9st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Made it an amazing seven wins for the year, all from the front, over C&D on Friday; subsequent 1lb rise and 4lb penalty sees him still just below his highest successful mark and there's every chance he can complete a two-month eight-timer.

7/4

1st

1

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beauzon

9st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

He was recording his 11th course win when making all in a Class 5 over C&D ten days ago, completing a six-timer in the process; 1lb well in under his penalty, well drawn and dropping in grade, so a seven-timer is beckoning.

2/1

1st

7

(8)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beauzon

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

On a six-timer; all out to defy a double penalty over C&D 15 days ago and will need more off 5lb higher, especially as they claimed 5lb last time; still respected given the form he's in.

4/1

Form: 373-59

Last run: 76 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
0-11 and showing no signs that a win is imminent but he is now on a career-low mark back on turf.
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2nd

9

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Big Time Rascal

9st 2lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Just one win from 22 starts but that came at Brighton (6f, good) last May and he was runner-up on AW at Lingfield last month; remains well handicapped on old form and he's in the mix back on turf.

11/2

2nd

8

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Big Time Rascal

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Michael Attwater

Last season's campaign fizzled out but he made a fairly encouraging return in 6f Wolverhampton classified last month, keeping on steadily from the rear to finish in midfield; now 6lb lower than for last spring's win at Brighton (6f, good); a possible.

6/1

6th

3

(8)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Time Rascal

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Michael Attwater

Has a chance on last season's best, notably a 6f win at Brighton (RPR 59); ended that campaign quietly though and he has a 176-day absence to overcome.

16/1

Form: 29048- D

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Seven of his eight wins have been at Bath; some respectable efforts since last win there last August but he now has this first run of this year and may be more potent when he returns to that venue.
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12th

12

(10)

5th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:45 Bath

Symbol Of Hope

8st 5lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Adrian Wintle

He has seven course wins to his name but 2025 was disappointing and he's rather been going through the motions on AW this year; not impossible the return to Bath will pique his interest.

20/1

7th

7

(4)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Symbol Of Hope

9st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Adrian Wintle

Regressive 8yo who has been unable to exploit his reduced mark this winter; his penultimate C&D fourth wasn't a bad effort but others still make more appeal for win purposes.

10/1

Non-runners

Ancient Times, Havechatma

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £56.10
Straight Forecast £57.30
Tricast £471.14
Trifecta £520.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Torfrida

POSTDATA:

Ancient Times

SPOTLIGHT:

Antiphon

WEST COUNTRY:

Bama Lama

The Times:

Torfrida

Telegraph:

Torfrida

The Guardian:

Torfrida

Daily Mirror:

Torfrida

The Sun:

Torfrida

Daily Record:

Torfrida

TOPSPEED:

Antiphon

The Star:

Antiphon

NEWMARKET:

Ancient Times

Daily Mail:

Ancient Times

D Express:

Ancient Times