August 27 / 19.05 Windsor

19.05

Soft

Sky Sports Racing Virgin 535 Handicap

  • Prize money: £5508
  • 1m 0f 31y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Virgin 535 Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 0-1244 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Underwent wind surgery prior to winning reappearance/handicap debut in June (1m, good); solid efforts in defeat since and he's a key player, for all his best efforts have come on good or faster.
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3

(2)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Snapcracklepop

9st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Can lead; creditable effort on second start for yard when runner-up at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in June but he's had problems at the stalls otherwise this year and refused to enter them in July; capable but risky.

14/1

11

(1)

19th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:25 Haydock

Snapcracklepop

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Excuses for two below-par efforts for current connections either side of his Pontefract second off a 2lb higher mark; holds each-way claims.

20/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 442621 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the seventh attempt when battling well to land a 1m Class 4 at Lingfield (AW) last month (well backed); clear promise on good to soft ground earlier in his career; 3lb rise isn't insurmountable and he is more appealing than most.
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4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 346

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Well-related colt who showed some promise in three runs in the first half of the season, notably his debut effort where he chased home two rivals who now have BHA marks in the high 80s; reasons to expect better now making his handicap debut; raced only on good or faster
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1st

1

(2)

24th May 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Ayr

Morning Sun

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

Won from the front over C&D (good) a fortnight ago on his second start since leaving Sir Michael Stoute; this lightly raced 4yo did it with something to spare and could take a 6lb rise in his stride; strong claims.

5/2

3

(2)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Wetherby

Morning Sun

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

1st

7

(6)

8th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ayr

Morning Sun

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

Fair 1m maiden for Sir Michael Stoute in 2022 who subsequently changed hands for 50,000gns; gelded and off eight months before posting an encouraging third of 13 for his new yard in 1m2f Redcar handicap three weeks ago; still has few miles on the clock so he is very much in the mix.

5/1

Form: -34284 D

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner but 0-10 on turf; he has run well enough in two of his last three starts to warrant a second look here; effective on good to soft.
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11th

5

(4)

3rd Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Freedom And Wheat

9st 8lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Michael Blake

raced in last, ridden over 1f out, no impression and eased inside final furlong (vet said gelding finished lame on his left fore)

8/1

4th

4

(3)

27th Aug 2022

Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:05 Windsor

Freedom And Wheat

9st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Blake

held up in midfield, ridden over 2f out, headway and hung left from over 1f out, ran on

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-2857 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Successful in a 1m maiden at Leopardstown one year ago; finished second of 17 in a Curragh handicap on his seasonal return and also ran with credit back at Leopardstown in June (1m1f); sold out of Joseph O'Brien's yard for 25,000gns last month; this is easier than he is used to and he needs taking seriously.
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14th

12

(16)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

River Derwent

8st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Has made the frame in four of his last six starts but now on a two-year losing sequence; beaten around 8l in fourth at Roscommon; allowance should be made for interference suffered under two furlongs down.

10/1

4th

11

(2)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

River Derwent

9st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Last win was over C&D two years ago; lot lower in the ratings now, with good reason, albeit made the frame in winter AW handicaps won by subsequent improvers.

14/1

14th

13

(14)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

River Derwent

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time AW winner and last of two turf wins came in Roscommon handicap nearly two years ago (off 61); AW form over the winter wasn't bad so can't be ruled out.

14/1

10/1

Form: 353043

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Didn't have to be anywhere near his best to win a 7f novice at Wolverhampton in December; the odd good run in handicaps since, including a close third off this mark over 7f on Kempton AW 17 days ago; showed promise on soft turf when trained in Ireland; not ruled out.
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7th

7

(13)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Arctician

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon Dow

Five-time C&D winner who's not well drawn for one happiest on the sharp end; resumed in good form, with two solid efforts over 1m, but has never won off a mark this high and isn't improving at his age.

12/1

4th

4

(6)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Arctician

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Five-time Kempton winner who boasts a consistent record round here too; solid comeback from over three months off over C&D last month and is well drawn for one happiest on the sharp end but has never won off a mark this high.

5/1

3rd

3

(9)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Arctician

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Multiple AW winner, including C&D, but yet to win off a mark this high; creditable effort at Kempton (7f; Class 4) when last seen in December; could prove vulnerable at this level once again.

14/1

Form: 439140 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
In good form on AW last winter, winning 1m Chelmsford handicap and a Wolverhampton claimer (extended 1m1f); he returned from a short break to win 1m handicap at Doncaster (good) in June and ran well under a penalty five days later; down the field in the Carlisle Bell latest; has won on soft.
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4th

9

(13)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Newmarket

Le Reveur

10st 8lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Nowhere in this 12 months ago but returns in better form having won on the July course last month by nearly 5l and then close up at Newcastle off this 8lb higher mark; in the mix.

12/1

3rd

10

(1)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Le Reveur

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

dwelt start, in rear

16/1

1st

9

(9)

18th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Newmarket (July)

Le Reveur

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

raced centre, took keen hold

16/1

Form: 727348 CD

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D winner on soft; not the easiest to catch right but he can look good on his day; off the track since a low-key run at Musselburgh in April and his record fresh doesn't instil much confidence in today being his day.
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9th

12

27th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Espresso Freddo

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Poor in three runs for Adrian Wintle after nine months off, despite being prominent in the market the last twice; switches from visor to first-time blinkers for another new yard; worth market check despite stall 12.

16/1

9th

1

(1)

23rd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:25 Windsor

Espresso Freddo

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

awkward start, towards rear

7/1

Form: 124-88 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two wins from four starts when trained by Roger Varian; sold £2,200 in December; made a low-key stable debut in June; travelled quite well but couldn't deliver a finishing effort last time (7f, AW); may need more weight off his back.
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4th

10

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Beau Jardine

8st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

All three wins on turf came on soft/heavy; it's been a while since his last success but he may be able to exploit this plummeting mark when he gets his conditions.

12/1

6th

6

(6)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Beau Jardine

10st 5lb

J: Miss Arabella Fox

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Last two wins have come over C&D and he is 13lb lower than for the latest in May 2024 (0-24 since); has won fresh in the past and has run well on good to firm ground, but a softer surface suits him better.

16/1

14/1

Form: 2/376-

Last run: 413 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who has yet to build on the promise of his debut second at Goodwood two years ago; sixth of 12 on handicap debut (7f, good) 413 days ago, staying on late without ever threatening; dropped 4lb but has something to prove after his absence; unraced on slower than good.
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10th

6

(4)

27th Aug 2022

Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:05 Windsor

Raging Rascal

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tom Ward

took keen hold, held up in rear, shaken up over 2f out, weakening when hung left over 1f out

14/1

10/1

Form: 2-3244

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f AW novice in early 2021; has been competitive in handicaps this season without looking to be well ahead of her mark; Connor Planas takes off a valuable 7lb but this one was below par on her only previous attempt on ground slower than good.
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5th

8

(9)

6th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Adelita

9st 4lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Tom Clover

disputed lead, lost position after 1f, in touch with leaders with one circuit to go, pushed along when prominent over 2f out, ridden when up the centre from over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

16/1

5th

4

(1)

8th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Adelita

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tom Clover

prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong

8/1

8

(1)

27th Aug 2022

Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:05 Windsor

Adelita

9st 6lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Tom Clover

Won a 7f AW novice in early 2021; has been competitive in handicaps this season without looking to be well ahead of her mark; Connor Planas takes off a valuable 7lb but this one was below par on her only previous attempt on ground slower than good.

10/1

Non-runners

Adelita

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.80
Straight Forecast £17.12
Tricast £50.80
Trifecta £71.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Arctician

SPOTLIGHT:

Morning Sun

RP Ratings:

Kaatibb

TOPSPEED:

Snapcracklepop

The Star:

Le Reveur

Daily Express:

Morning Sun

The Sun:

Morning Sun

NEWMARKET:

Kaatibb

Daily Mirror:

Kaatibb

Daily Mail:

Snapcracklepop

The Times:

Arctician

Telegraph:

Arctician

The Guardian:

Arctician

Daily Record:

Arctician