June 02 / 19.15 Windsor

19.15

Good To Firm

Fitzdares Sprint Series Handicap (Windsor Sprint Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £9630.56
  • 0m 6f 12y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Fitzdares Sprint Series Handicap (Windsor Sprint Series Qualifier)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 2-1103 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Quite a progressive sprinter on turf/AW, winning three times; suffered bad luck at Newcastle on Good Friday, then ran creditably to finish third at Newmarket (6f, good) last month; on same mark on this drop back in grade and he's respected.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

17

(14)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

So Darn Hot

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Campaigned mostly over 6f, winning four times for previous yard; 2-5 on grass; mixed results on AW for new stable; ran respectably in sole 7f attempt but chance of landing this hot handicap partly depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

14/1

6th

10

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

So Darn Hot

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Met all sorts of trouble when down the field behind Berkshire Whisper here 12 months ago; beaten in races won by reopposing rivals in all three starts for his new stable this winter; edging down the weights and has a good apprentice booked but others still appeal more.

25/1

1

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

So Darn Hot

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Quite a progressive sprinter on turf/AW, winning three times; suffered bad luck at Newcastle on Good Friday, then ran creditably to finish third at Newmarket (6f, good) last month; on same mark on this drop back in grade and he's respected.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 1-1 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Cost 150,000gns last May and arrives here unbeaten after wins in maiden at Ayr (5f, good) last summer and novice at Pontefract (6f, good; made all) in April; looks on fair mark now switched to a handicap and he could have a lot more to offer; interesting contender.
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12th

5

(8)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Warrior

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Won his first two starts and he was a close second on his handicap debut last June (6f, good to firm); struggled thereafter, albeit pitched into a Group 1 at Royal Ascot; gelded during his 132-day absence; could still have some potential and switching to AW shouldn't be a problem.

12/1

4

(3)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Strong Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Short-priced favourite when winning an Ayr maiden on his debut and a Pontefract novice on his 3yo return; solid effort on his handicap debut at Windsor in June but found the Commonwealth Cup too hot to handle 18 days later; no improvement for 7f at Ascot three weeks ago; tongue tie now reached for; risky but Richard Fahey won this with a 3yo in 2023.

8/1

13

(6)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Ascot

Strong Warrior

9st 3lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Richard Fahey

All four runs on good or quicker ground; relinquished unbeaten record when second on handicap debut at Windsor before flying too high in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot; this is a big drop down from that and he remains unexposed.

9/1

Form: 176-97 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won a Newbury novice (6f, good to firm) for the Coles last summer but he's found things tough since including in two handicaps for new yard this spring; still lightly raced and mark is sliding but others are preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Bears

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Absent since winning in first-time blinkers (retained) over C&D three months ago on second start for new yard and on AW; unexposed in this sphere and still has leeway in the handicap (peak mark was 16lb higher).

7/1

5th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

King Of Bears

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

In and out for George Scott this season but not disgraced over 7f at Chelmsford (AW debut) three weeks ago; can compete off a career-low mark so would have real possibilities if revitalised by a change of stable.

10/1

5th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

King Of Bears

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

In and out for George Scott this season but not disgraced over 7f at Chelmsford (AW debut) three weeks ago; can compete off a career-low mark so would have real possibilities if revitalised by a change of stable.

10/1

Form: 313-8

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won Down Royal maiden (5f, good) last September on the second of his three 2yo run for Jack Davison; may have needed the run on handicap/stable debut at Sandown in April but he's not gone on since his win and has bit to prove back up in trip.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

14:10 Lingfield (AW)

Lightning Bear

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jim Boyle

Promising 2yo for Jack Davison in Ireland last season; yet to shine for current stable and, although the handicapper is relenting, this looks competitive enough.

20/1

5

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

14:10 Lingfield (AW)

Lightning Bear

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jim Boyle

Promising 2yo for Jack Davison in Ireland last season; yet to shine for current stable and, although the handicapper is relenting, this looks competitive enough.

20/1

Form: 1-6485 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-3 when completing a Wolverhampton double (6f, AW) in November but he's come up short in four handicaps this year; mark is falling but he was beaten 8l at Newmarket last time and his turf form lags some way below his best AW efforts; down the list.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(4)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Good Banter

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Won a modest 8.6f seller at Wolverhampton last September; not so good since and he'll need to be at his best to take this; is at least unexposed at the trip.

10/1

5th

6

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Kempton (AW)

Good Banter

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Ended his 2025 campaign in sellers, winning once and finishing third twice; well treated on best form but isn't sure to reproduce it and record of 0-8 in handicaps adds doubt.

10/1

Form: 1-1 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won at Chelmsford in sole 2yo start and he made it 2-2 when defying a penalty over C&D (good to firm) on his return last month; that was a narrow success but he held off the favourite and is open to more progress on this handicap debut; shortlisted.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Rajaking

9st 8lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: T J Kent

Below par on AW last autumn on final two runs for Stuart Williams; however, he twice went close on the other Newmarket course (6f, good to firm) last August and he'll be bang there if rediscovering that form on his stable and seasonal debut, for which he wears a tongue-tie; remains in same ownership.

14/1

8

(6)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Rajaking

9st 7lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Stuart Williams

C&D winner on debut 12 months ago; maintained his unbeaten record when winning a Windsor novice on his return in May; 0-6 in handicaps since but he was second twice at Newmarket in August and he didn't get a clear run at things at Kempton three weeks ago; one to consider.

7/1

7

(3)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Rajaking

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Won on debut at Chelmsford in October (his sole start on AW) and followed up under a penalty at Windsor 214 days later; nothing wrong with his last two runs and looks worth another go over this longer trip of 7f.

6/1

Form: 173-52

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won a Bath maiden (5.7f, firm) last June; some solid efforts in handicaps since, including at Doncaster (4l second) last month, but he now goes back up in grade and needs to find more to get back on the scoresheet.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(6)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Kempton (AW)

Mythical Composer

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Responded well to first-time cheekpieces in C&D event when last seen two months ago, taking AW record to 541; may show further progress in the retained headgear; respected.

7/2

9

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Newmarket

Mythical Composer

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Yet to win this season but has posted some good efforts, most recently when fourth (just behind Golden Redemption) at Newbury (7f, good) last month; should be fine back at 6f; each-way claims at least.

6/1

3

(3)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newbury

Mythical Composer

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Won a Bath maiden (5.7f, firm) last June; 0-7 in handicaps since but it was a solid run when second of nine over C&D (good) a fortnight ago; chance off the same mark.

6/1

Form: 1-3125

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been at 7f but he was a good second over this trip at Newcastle on AW finals day; didn't pack the same punch when fifth at Ascot (7f, good to firm) last time but he's still unexposed as a sprinter and is not ruled out back in trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(4)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:50 Newbury

Master Technician

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

His last two 7f wins came off just a 1lb lower mark, most recently in February, but he wasn't at his best in two runs last month on turf and the AW; others higher up the list.

14/1

8

(3)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

20:40 Lingfield (AW)

Master Technician

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Won off 3lb lower at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in February; good second over 6f at Newcastle next time but his form has cooled in last two starts; bit to prove again and he needs to bounce back near best.

12/1

8

(3)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Master Technician

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

All three wins have been at 7f but he was a good second over this trip at Newcastle on AW finals day; didn't pack the same punch when fifth at Ascot (7f, good to firm) last time but he's still unexposed as a sprinter and is not ruled out back in trip.

6/1

Form: 27-146 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dead-heated in 6f Chelmsford maiden on his seasonal return (gelded after 2yo campaign); hasn't threatened in two handicaps since but he made some late headway in big field at Ascot last month and was beaten less than 3l; has possibilities if he can build on that and his win came under Rob Hornby.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

I Maximus

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Clung on for dead-heat in Chelmsford maiden (6f, AW) in March but he's not gone on from that and was always in rear here (7f) two weeks ago; on reduced mark with Oisin Murphy booked but he needs to rediscover his spark back in trip.

11/1

9th

10

(9)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

I Maximus

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Short-priced favourite on each of his first four starts and clung on for a dead-heat at Chelmsford in March; smidge frustrating in handicaps since.

10/1

12

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket

I Maximus

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Most of his best form has come on the AW, including when dead-heating in a Chelmsford maiden (6f) in March and when third of 12 at Lingfield (7f) last month; needs to show he can produce a similar performance back on grass; stable won this last year.

5/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £17.10
Straight Forecast £13.63
Tricast £175.47
Trifecta £216.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Strong Warrior

The Guardian:

Rajaking

WEST COUNTRY:

Master Technician

SPOTLIGHT:

So Darn Hot

LAMBOURN:

Mythical Composer

NEWMARKET:

King Of Bears

TOPSPEED:

I Maximus

Daily Mirror:

Rajaking

Daily Record:

Rajaking

POSTDATA:

Strong Warrior

Telegraph:

Strong Warrior

Daily Mail:

Strong Warrior

The Star:

So Darn Hot

The Times:

Mythical Composer

D Express:

King Of Bears