May 26 / 17.40 Windsor

17.40

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  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 1m 0f 31y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 95-721 D

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Went up 6lb for finishing a clear second in his first handicap, but still went one better at Southwell (1m AW) where his late surge got him up in the nick of time; off since early March and up another 3lb; still needs a second look.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

14:54 Leicester

Spec Of Light

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tony Forbes

Runner-up on stable debut at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in February but unable to get competitive since; latest start was a rare turf race and (poor form in this sphere) and overall score is 1-19.

20/1

8th

3

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Spec Of Light

10st 0lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: Tony Forbes

Runner-up on stable debut at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in February but unable to get competitive since and needs something extra today.

33/1

8th

6

(6)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spec Of Light

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tony Forbes

Regressive gelding who's lacked consistency of late, including in two forms of headgear; having a first crack at beyond 1m4f and needs to improve for the stiffer test.

20/1

Form: 576-

Last run: 233 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Wootton Bassett colt who cost 470,000gns as a yearling so last season was largely underwhelming; however, he consequently enters handicaps off a modest mark and has been gelded; interesting to gauge the confidence behind him.
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8th

7

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

17:40 Brighton

Fitzmaurice

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

0-15 but placed for the first time when second in a 1m2f classified here last month; did quite well given he was slowly away and this far is worth a go.

15/2

2nd

3

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Fitzmaurice

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Still to make the frame after 14 starts (5f-1m); didn't see it out at Chepstow last time, having pulled hard back in the blinkers (removed today), and will need to settle better if he's to see out the longer trip.

6/1

5th

3

(9)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:36 Chepstow

Fitzmaurice

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Tony Carroll

Out of the frame in all 13 starts including when dropped to this level at Lingfield (1m, AW) 11 days ago; best watched until showing some spark; stable also runs Lady Margaret.

33/1

Form: 769-

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Mildly progressive last season over 7f and disappointing should he fail to make his mark in handicaps of this nature; has been gelded.
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5th

5

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

18:30 Redcar

Boubyan

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Appleby

Scored at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in March but not proving the easiest to catch right since, finishing just a fair third of six at Brighton (1m) 16 days ago; others are preferred.

7/1

3rd

2

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Boubyan

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Michael Appleby

Has somewhat mixed record since joining this stable about a year ago but won on Tapeta (1m2f) in March and posted good effort when keeping-on third at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; still on a workable mark; must be considered.

9/2

3rd

3

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:48 Doncaster

Boubyan

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Both wins off higher marks; has an inconsistent profile and hasn't built on April's Pontefract second in two subsequent outings but he might have just needed it at Brighton recently after three months off.

8/1

Form: 9-04

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
The closest he's come when beaten under over 5l in a C&D maiden four weeks ago; the type to be more competitive in handicaps.
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6

(4)

29th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Ffos Las

Inca Trail

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Five-race maiden who dropped right away in 1m2f event most recently; has shown some promise in two attempts over 1m, both at Windsor, and the return to this distance looks a plus.

25/1

11

(7)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

18:05 Goodwood

Inca Trail

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

No real improvement on his handicap debut behind Bownder recently for a yard that's had a quiet first half of the year; headgear is tried as he steps up from 1m (stamina not assured on pedigree).

14/1

4

(7)

26th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

17:40 Windsor

Inca Trail

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

The closest he's come when beaten under over 5l in a C&D maiden four weeks ago; the type to be more competitive in handicaps.

14/1

Form: 149

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Made hard work of justifying favouritism on debut (7f AW) and hasn't progressed from there, last time finishing last on handicap debut when tried in blinkers (tongue tied for all races); bit risky with cheekpieces now given a go.
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8th

9

(9)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

21:00 Doncaster

Aviano

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Marco Botti

Two good runs (both wins) and two poor runs; surprise 50-1 winner on turf debut last time (1m at Windsor, good to firm) and was trying more new headgear there (cheekpieces); remains to be seen whether he'll be as good again.

9/2

5

(10)

26th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

17:40 Windsor

Aviano

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Marco Botti

Made hard work of justifying favouritism on debut (7f AW) and hasn't progressed from there, last time finishing last on handicap debut when tried in blinkers (tongue tied for all races); bit risky with cheekpieces now given a go.

25/1

5

(10)

26th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

17:40 Windsor

Aviano

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Marco Botti

Made hard work of justifying favouritism on debut (7f AW) and hasn't progressed from there, last time finishing last on handicap debut when tried in blinkers (tongue tied for all races); bit risky with cheekpieces now given a go.

25/1

Form: 534

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
First two runs were over 7f and was back at 6f when getting no luck in running in a Brighton novice (good to firm); this mark looks okay and he should stay this far on breeding.
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5

(10)

20th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Newmarket (July)

The Hrse Horse

9st 8lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Wanted to do nothing but hang left on his handicap debut at Windsor and it was some effort to go as close (Fitzmaurice behind); easy to back and pulled too hard upped to 1m2f on Polytrack last time but can surely win off this mark.

10/1

8

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Chelmsford (AW)

The Hrse Horse

9st 3lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Went very close when upped to 1m for recent handicap debut at Windsor (1m, good to firm) despite losing ground by hanging left and racing wide around the first two bends; moves up in trip again before 1lb nudge takes effect and will be fine back on Polytrack; needs to be taken very seriously.

100/30

8

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Chelmsford (AW)

The Hrse Horse

9st 3lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Went very close when upped to 1m for recent handicap debut at Windsor (1m, good to firm) despite losing ground by hanging left and racing wide around the first two bends; moves up in trip again before 1lb nudge takes effect and will be fine back on Polytrack; needs to be taken very seriously.

100/30

Form: 288-80

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Essentially disappointing since finishing second on debut for Dylan Cunha; 80-1 and pretty much tailed off on stable debut in a 1m2f AW handicap.
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6th

3

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:01 Chepstow

Dapper Gee Gee

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Tony Carroll

Dual winner over 7f at this track, the latest (good to soft) in May; has one good run against his name over this far, but on balance shorter trips seem to suit him best and he may also prefer slower ground.

7/1

5th

8

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Dapper Gee Gee

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Landed his third win at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) last month and ran up to that form when runner-up back there (soft) six days ago; still on a workable mark and holds claims.

7/2

2nd

9

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:53 Chepstow

Dapper Gee Gee

8st 11lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Gained a second C&D victory when getting up late in 11-runner handicap last month; up 2lb but that form is working out well so he must enter calculations.

9/2

Form: 2-5275 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won twice over a mile last season, on turf and the AW; last couple of runs weren't his best but the form is there to feature.
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9th

1

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Bownder

11st 2lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Jonathan Portman

Has been in a consistent vein of form on turf, fourth at Brighton last time; gained most recent success over C&D (off current mark); solid claims returned to this scenario.

5/1

4th

2

(5)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Bownder

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Goodwood/Lingfield winner who's been running well all summer without looking to have anything in hand off this mark, latterly when splitting a couple of subsequent winners over C&D early last month; looks set to go well again.

10/1

2nd

1

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:50 Brighton

Bownder

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Yet to score this year but has run well a few times, latest when third of five at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) ten days ago; should be thereabouts but would prefer some give in the ground.

4/1

33/1

Form: 07-704

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Disappointing for George Boughey and yet to raise his profile for current yard; 5lb out of the weights when last of the four at Brighton when tried in cheekpieces; unconvincing.
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4th

6

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:15 Epsom

Play Me

9st 1lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Hold-up performer who has won two of his last four starts including when swooping late over C&D (good to firm) 17 days ago; remains feasibly treated off only 2lb higher and he had a close call on soft ground here last autumn; respected.

5/2

1st

6

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:48 Epsom

Play Me

9st 12lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Largely consistent 4yo who came from off the pace to win at Brighton (1m, good) in June; can be excused his recent defeat there (eased when denied clear run) but he's still on a fairly tough mark and this drop back in trip may not be ideal.

16/1

9th

8

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 4

15:30 Brighton

Play Me

9st 0lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Largely consistent 4yo who came from off the pace to score over C&D (good) in June; below form at Epsom since, though, and probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark.

9/1

Non-runners

Mighty Ruler, Unforgetable Belle, Glitter Code, Skyelight

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Payout
Exacta £605.20
Straight Forecast £539.97
Tricast £1937.60
Trifecta £4031.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Hrse Horse

NEWMARKET:

Fitzmaurice

The Guardian:

Spec Of Light

The Times:

Boubyan

POSTDATA:

Glitter Code

Daily Mail:

Spec Of Light

Daily Mirror:

Spec Of Light

RP RATINGS:

The Hrse Horse

LAMBOURN:

The Hrse Horse

Telegraph:

The Hrse Horse

The Sun:

The Hrse Horse

D Express:

Fitzmaurice

The Star:

Fitzmaurice

Daily Record:

Fitzmaurice