August 14 / 18.30 Windsor

18.30

Good To Firm

Racing League Race 25 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 6f 12y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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Racing League Race 25 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 898-10 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Made an immediate impact for his new yard with a convincing Newmarket win (5f, good to firm; well backed) in July, and a poor effort at Ascot next time is easily forgiven as he reared at the start and raced alone up the centre of the track; fine at 6f and still feasibly treated if getting it right at the start.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

Emperor Spirit

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Keady

Ran a stormer over C&D on his seasonal return; the ground went against him at Epsom on Derby day and he has quickly bounced back with placed efforts at Beverley and Newmarket; up 2lb for latest near-miss but still on a good mark; Oisin Murphy booked; decent chance.

7/1

3rd

9

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Emperor Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Keady

First run for Michael Keady when winning this race 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark; two good runs on fast ground this year (below par on slower going in the Epsom Dash) and he's likely to make another bold bid.

5/1

2nd

3

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Emperor Spirit

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Keady

Blows hot and cold but he is on a dangerous mark and his second of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in May was a fine effort; subsequent run in the Dash at Epsom can be forgiven (ground) and this should be more to his liking; other pace influences on show.

7/1

Form: -80625 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Good second over C&D on his penultimate start but failed to see things out having over-raced in a good race here on Monday; others appeal more for win purposes.
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4th

2

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Inishfallen

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Form of penultimate neck second in a rated race at Limerick was franked by the winner (to whom he was conceding 6lb) who bolted up off 80 in a handicap at Galway last week; yielding ground not ideal on latest; could bounce back.

100/30

7th

7

(2)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Inishfallen

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Only one win from 27 starts and that was on AW for Brian Meehan in 2023; fair AW form early this year and showed that a turf win could be within his range when second to Dancing Saxon at Limerick last time; form given a big boost by the winner in a Listed race; handicap mark reduced by a stone over the past 12 months; may come good now from low draw..

7/1

2nd

2

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

17:25 Limerick

Inishfallen

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Only one win from 26 starts and that was on AW for Brian Meehan in 2023; fair AW form early this year; hard to fancy on recent form

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: -01250 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Looked good dropped to 5f at Ascot in April and ran creditably on his next two starts; low draw excuses a lesser run back at Ascot last month; returns to 6f and shouldn't be passed over lightly.
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3

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Salisbury

Blue Day

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

Won at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in April and kept on for close second at Haydock (5f, good to firm) next time; feasibly treated on that form but he hasn't shone on his last two outings and needs to get back on track.

8/1

3

(9)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Blue Day

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Looked good dropped to 5f at Ascot in April and ran creditably on his next two starts; low draw excuses a lesser run back at Ascot last month; returns to 6f and shouldn't be passed over lightly.

9/2

13

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Blue Day

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Harry Charlton

Impressed over C&D in April, his first attempt at 5f; ran well at Haydock next time and the ground shouldn't have been an issue when only fifth at Hamilton last time; still possible he's happiest on good to firm though and could yet rate higher at the trip.

7/1

Form: 7-7802

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Useful as 2yo for Karl Burke; struggled, albeit in good races, for that yard this year but he was sold for 70,000gns last month and made a fine start for his new connections when finishing off well for second at Chepstow last week (6f, good); 2lb ahead of the handicapper after that run and he's one to take seriously.
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9th

4

(9)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

King Of Light

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Stuart Williams

Two wins in handicaps (6f and 5f) this season, the latest on heavy going at Haydock last week; more on his plate in a competitive Listed race.

25/1

1st

3

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Haydock

King Of Light

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Stuart Williams

Saw off All Ways Glamorous to land this race on good to soft 12 months ago; smart handicap performance when a clearcut winner at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June; hasn't fully confirmed that improvement in strong races since but he shaped quite well (briefly not clear run) when keeping-on fifth of 21 in the recent Portland at Doncaster (5.5f, good); can make a bold bid to defend his crown.

100/30

5th

11

(18)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

King Of Light

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Won easily at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June but he was hit hard for that success and has come up short in some goood sprint handicaps since; a similar fate could be on the cards this time.

20/1

Form: 622066

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Both his wins have come over 5f but he has been unable to land a blow over that trip on his last three starts, getting going too late at Goodwood most recently (officially on heavy but riding quicker); should have a big run in him back at 6f.
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6th

4

(6)

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:49 Salisbury

Brosay

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Charlie Pike

Well treated on the pick of his 6f form on various ground for previous yard in 2025; mostly had a slow time of it this year but there were much better signs at Goodwood on last two starts and he only just failed to get up there last week; should go well.

4/1

2nd

2

(16)

23rd Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Brosay

10st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Pike

He's had a regressive campaign but returned to form off a reduced mark with clear second over C&D (soft) recently, behind one who easily followed up; versatile ground-wise; can have a big say if backing up that latest run.

6/1

2nd

6

(9)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Brosay

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Charlie Pike

Thrown in on his 3yo best, notably a 6f win at Ascot (good to soft) 12 months ago when 11lb higher; 2026 campaign has been underwhelming though and others look stronger for the win.

20/1

Form: -03846 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has plenty of speed and he has run some sound races following his long absence; blinkers didn't help here in June last time, however, and he was subsequently gelded; dangerous mark if that procedure has the desired effect.
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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: 222- BF

Last run: 343 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in three 6f events as a 2yo, mixing it with some useful opposition on a variety of ground; gelded during 343-day absence; should bring potential to this handicap debut and interesting to see how he fares in the betting.
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Verdict Starting price

7

(6)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Boxtel

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Runner-up in three 6f events as a 2yo, mixing it with some useful opposition on a variety of ground; gelded during 343-day absence; should bring potential to this handicap debut and interesting to see how he fares in the betting.

7/1

2nd

3

(11)

5th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Newbury

Boxtel

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

in touch with leaders, switched right soon after start

5/4

2nd

2

(11)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Newmarket (July)

Boxtel

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

First foal of Group 1 winner Skitter Scatter; 10-1 when promising second on last month's debut at Newbury (6f, good to firm) and the convincing winner has since run well in a Group 2; open to improvement and one to consider.

7/2

Form: -73042 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f maiden on his second 2yo start and followed up under a penalty in a 6f novice at Thirsk soon afterwards; best handicap run this year when second at Doncaster (7f) 12 days ago, travelling notably strongly but unable to peg back the more prominently ridden winner off a slow early gallop; 2lb rise is not insurmountable and a truly run 6f could be ideal.
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6th

9

(5)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Newmarket

Huscal

8st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charles Hills

In good form on fast ground in July prior to winning at Lingfield (7f, AW), and he followed up at Sandown (7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; into a tougher race today but this 4yo is clearly on the up and is one to consider for last year's winning yard.

7/2

1st

3

(1)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:22 Sandown

Huscal

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charles Hills

Gained reward for several creditable efforts when making all over this trip at Lingfield (Polytrack) three weeks ago; this is tougher off 4lb higher, but he still looks on a workable mark and his first two wins were on turf; respected.

11/4

Form: 451529 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins this season, the latter off 6lb lower at Newmarket in May (good to firm); weakened having made the running in the first week of Racing League action three weeks ago (soft ground); better than that but the stable may have stronger claims with King Of Light.
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8th

14

(7)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

15:42 Windsor

Rebel Path

9st 4lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Unpenalised for last week's narrow win here when prominent throughout in the reapplied visor; had dropped to a good mark anyway so clear claims if he can hold his form, which is not always the case.

5/1

1st

9

(11)

7th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

14:12 Windsor

Rebel Path

9st 7lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Hit and miss this season but he is on a handy mark and form such as his third at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) on penultimate start brings him right into it; visor back on after two runs in cheekpieces.

8/1

Form: 667339 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last year; promising efforts over C&D and at Yarmouth (both on soft) last month but he found things happening too quickly on good to firm ground over C&D on Monday; blinkers now replaced by a new visor.
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10

(7)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Bishops Crown

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

His three wins have come over 6f but he's hinted when running well over that trip this summer that this return to 7f is worth exploring; versatile ground-wise and could be in with a chance.

10/1

10

(1)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Bishops Crown

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

C&D winner last year; promising efforts over C&D and at Yarmouth (both on soft) last month but he found things happening too quickly on good to firm ground over C&D on Monday; blinkers now replaced by a new visor.

16/1

9th

12

(2)

11th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:10 Windsor

Bishops Crown

8st 8lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Form off current mark, all in Class 4, features a success over C&D in 2024 and placed efforts the last twice; steps up two grades but Oliver Carmichael takes off a handy 7lb; could go well.

10/1

Form: 350867 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
0-13 at Windsor but he has often run well over C&D; only midfield in last week's Racing League fixture and likely vulnerable for win purposes once again.
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6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

11/2

Form: 55-734

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo who has shaped with considerable promise in both 6f handicaps, notably at Chepstow last week where he tanked through the race, leading around a furlong out before tiring and losing three places in the final furlong; could do with settling a bit better and being more smartly into stride but it seems inconceivable that he's not better than this mark when things fall into place; outside stall is not ideal for one who can be lit up though.
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7th

6

(4)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:58 Musselburgh

Montezuma

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Began the year with three fine runs over this C&D and he has generally performed well since, albeit not making quite the progress that may have been anticipated; Paul Mulrennan back on board today and he rates a solid contender under these conditions.

9/2

4th

6

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

15:22 Hamilton

Montezuma

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Off the mark when beating a big field at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) in April; seemingly suited by that sharp test but he wasn't on his game when favourite there two starts ago; the return to 5f will suit after a 6f defeat here since but he's unraced on soft, let alone heavy.

13/2

6th

3

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Montezuma

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Jim Goldie

Beat 16 rivals when scoring from off the pace at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) in April; three placed efforts since but he flopped when favourite at Musselburgh last time and that took his record to 1-16; comes with risks attached back up in trip.

6/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £184.80
Straight Forecast £160.02
Tricast £1050.90
Trifecta £2054.50

Selections

NEWMARKET:

King Of Light

SPOTLIGHT:

Huscal

RP RATINGS:

Montezuma

Daily Mail:

Boxtel

TOPSPEED:

Brosay

POSTDATA:

Inishfallen

The Star:

Bishop's Crown

LAMBOURN:

Huscal

Telegraph:

Huscal

The Sun:

Huscal

The Times:

King Of Light

The Guardian:

King Of Light

D Express:

King Of Light

Daily Mirror:

King Of Light

Daily Record:

King Of Light