June 30 / 19.15 Windsor

19.15

Good To Firm

Fitzdares Sprint Series Handicap (Windsor Sprint Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 6f 12y
  • Class 2
  • 7 runners
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Fitzdares Sprint Series Handicap (Windsor Sprint Series Qualifier)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

OUR TIP

Form: 311-44 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Consistent gelding who beat Amazonian Dream over C&D last August (first-time blinkers; deal worse off tonight) and followed up at York; not quite hit the same heights off his revised mark in two starts this year and is given another try without the headgear.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(10)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Elmonjed

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

Classy on his day and although not at his best at Deauville in July when last seen, he had been better than ever when winning a Group 2 at York (6f, good) in May; some form claims despite the penalty but flat tracks suit him well and he's having his first run on this one; yard also represented by Division.

8/1

1st

8

(1)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Elmonjed

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: William Haggas

Steps up further in class but he has progressive York form and brings impressive stats, being 3-4 over C&D (gained last win cosily in good-ground Listed race) and 4-9 in headgear, which is reapplied with Newmarket reappearance under his belt; has a better chance than bare ratings suggest.

12/1

9th

5

(8)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Elmonjed

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has form on the Newmarket tracks but recorded last three wins at York, including when beating Crestofdistinction with more in hand than the narrow margin suggests in Listed grade on most recent appearance; likely to be more interesting when back at that venue.

14/1

Form: 6-2634 CD BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Only gone beyond 5f once since his 2yo days, that when winning over C&D last August off a 2lb lower mark; shown a few times that he's at least as good this season under Tommie Jakes, and is high on the shortlist.
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2

(9)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Catterick

Toca Madera

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

On a hat-trick after 5f wins in conditions event at Beverley (good) and handicap at York (soft) in recent weeks; first Catterick visit but it's a track which should suit this strong-travelling, prominent racer; high on the list.

100/30

1st

4

(3)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Beverley

Toca Madera

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Several good runs for his new yard this year and likely to give his running; surprising if one, or both, of the big two didn't have his measure.

6/1

12th

10

(11)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Toca Madera

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won here (5f, good to firm) in June; ran two fine races at Goodwood's Glorious meeting and again when third behind Air Force One at York last month (travelled best); soft ground wouldn't have been ideal when second of six at Goodwood two weeks ago; drying conditions would be in his favour and he has the ability to get involved.

9/1

Form: 00-863 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo who proved tough to place for Eve Johnson Houghton during a limited campaign last season and has found his level again this time; finished just ahead of Elmonjed at Newbury six weeks ago for a yard that's found some form of late.
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3rd

4

(12)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:28 Ripon

Indian Run

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Ended a long losing sequence at Thirsk (6f) in July; has posted solid third placings at Ascot (5f) and Windsor (6f) since so should remain competitive nudged up 1lb.

7/1

3rd

4

(1)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Indian Run

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Lost his way as a 3yo but he had smart 6f handicap form last May and a close second to Diligently over C&D (good to firm) in June signalled a return to better days; a Thirsk win at 6f and a close third over 5f at Ascot have followed and he can be in the thick of it.

9/1

Form: 493172 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won his maiden over C&D and came back to form for 7lb claimer Donagh Murphy here a fortnight ago; had a good few chances off this mark (3lb higher than when last winning) now and much could hinge on how things play out early.
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Verdict Starting price

14th

1

(13)

1st Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:50 Nottingham

Havanagreattime

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has kept his head down on AW for new yard and again without the cheekpieces he wore for the latest of four wins (6f and 7f) for previous stable; back on turf with a query but he's dropped a hefty chunk in the weights and this trainer may well get a good tune out him at some stage.

33/1

12th

3

(8)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havanagreattime

9st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Very well handicapped on his best form for Richard Hughes but miles below that level since moving yards.

33/1

8th

1

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Havanagreattime

10st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

4-21, with the most recent success coming at Newbury (6f, good) last April off a 12lb higher mark than today's; below his best on his final three starts for Richard Hughes and has failed to beat a rival home in two outings for this stable; others preferred.

66/1

Form: 31-446

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Dual Tapeta winner last year who's looked to find this mark just beyond him in three runs back; pulled hard and didn't see it out last time (7f) but this will be more about speed on his first ever crack at sprinting.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(5)

30th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Grand Karat

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

Dual Tapeta winner last year who's looked to find this mark just beyond him in three runs back; pulled hard and didn't see it out last time (7f) but this will be more about speed on his first ever crack at sprinting.

8/1

4

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newbury

Grand Karat

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Has won two of his five races since gelded, both over 7f on the Southwell Tapeta; latest fourth at Newcastle (7f) was a fine run as well, with the first three ridden handier and he found some trouble in running; should get involved if as effective back on turf.

10/1

Form: 5-0384 CD BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Three 2yos wins came over this trip, including C&D, from the front but he's often run over 5f since; pulled hard on his first run back from wind surgery here last Monday and will need to settle much better in first-time blinkers (worn a visor once before).
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18th

2

(7)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Zoulu Chief

11st 7lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Heather Main

His 2026 form is unconvincing; the step back up in trip may suit (last two starts at 5f) but not a solid option.

16/1

9th

9

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Zoulu Chief

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Heather Main

His 2026 form is unconvincing and the drop back to 5f didn't help at Goodwood last week; dropping down the weights but not a solid option.

25/1

Form: 737833 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won this race last year off the same mark and offered more behind Havanagreattime over C&D two weeks ago; will need to improve on that if he's to register a fourth C&D victory though.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(9)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Kempton (AW)

Amazonian Dream

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Rod Millman

Remains consistent enough but has become hard to win with and doesn't have much room for manoeuvre off this mark, which is 4lb higher than when going in at Windsor in July; may well be dropped in again from a wide stall.

10/1

8

(12)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:46 Chester

Amazonian Dream

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Rod Millman

Consistent sort who is campaigned regularly at Windsor and he landed a 6f handicap there in July; poorly drawn when fifth of nine there (6f) three weeks ago; no forlorn hope.

25/1

5th

6

(9)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:00 Windsor

Amazonian Dream

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Never easily knocked when competing here; had no excuses behind a couple of these 12 days ago but ran his usual sold race; has won on slow and fast ground.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £12.10
Straight Forecast £9.84
Trifecta £46.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Havanagreattime

POSTDATA:

Elmonjed

The Times:

Indian Run

SPOTLIGHT:

Toca Madera

The Sun:

Grand Karat

Telegraph:

Zoulu Chief

NEWMARKET:

Elmonjed

Daily Mail:

Elmonjed

D Express:

Elmonjed

TOPSPEED:

Havanagreattime

LAMBOURN:

Havanagreattime

Daily Mirror:

Havanagreattime

Daily Record:

Havanagreattime

The Star:

Indian Run

The Guardian:

Toca Madera