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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(10)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Emperor Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Made a winning debut for this yard at Newmarket last July (5f, good to firm) and he is now 3lb lower; patchy record since but he can go well fresh and he has a good C&D run on his record.

20/1

8th

1

(7)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Emperor Spirit

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Keady

Prominent racer; made a winning stable debut at Newmarket (5f) in July off 2lb higher; fair third at Chelmsford two weeks ago (6f) but more will be needed to come out on top this time.

10/1

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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10th

4

(9)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Inishfallen

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Proving hard to win with; not beaten far last two AW runs, behind I Bid You Ajou when sixth at Naas last time; handicapper starting to play ball.

9/1

6th

1

(4)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Inishfallen

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Sole win in June 2023; in good form on the AW off this mark recently, beaten less than 1l the last twice; best turf form on fast ground and on a dangerous mark based on a 2l second at Windsor off 7lb higher last June; could go well.

15/2

4th

1

(3)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Inishfallen

10st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

Yet to add to his 6f 2yo win on AW in Britain for Brian Meehan; solid level of form here of late, most recently staying on for second behind all-the-way winner Sporting Hero over this trip last month from a wide draw; 4lb better off with rival here, major chance.

7/2

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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4

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

King Of Light

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Stuart Williams

Ended 2025 better than ever and he made an encouraging return to action when second at Goodwood (5f, good) at the start of this month; has run well over C&D in the past; solid credentials.

15/2

2nd

9

(5)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

King Of Light

8st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Stuart Williams

Ended 2025 better than ever (cheekpieces on and tongue tied) with Haydock victory and fourth at Ascot (both 5f); yard is going well so he's very much one to consider on his return.

10/1

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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12th

2

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Brosay

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Pike

Back-to-back 6f wins at Windsor (good to firm) and Ascot (good to soft) in 2025; has taken a while to get going this season but he shaped as if coming to the boil when sixth of 14 at Newbury (led briefly over 1f out) two weeks ago; back to his last winning mark and should be at concert pitch now.

12/1

6th

10

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Brosay

9st 0lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Charlie Pike

Proved somewhat resurgent at Ascot last week in third start for Charlie Pike and may build on that effort; only 1lb above last winning mark and can't be ruled out.

20/1

5th

3

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Brosay

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Charlie Pike

Two 6f wins at the end of last summer, at Windsor (good to firm) and over C&D (good to soft); just 2lb higher than for the latter but he's hard to assess now, having been well held over an inadequate 5f on his yard debut (AW) then eased following serious interference at Newbury; too much to prove just now but one to keep an eye on.

16/1

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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9th

2

(5)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Zoulu Chief

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Heather Main

Shaped okay at Lingfield in January; down the field at Leicester last month but he was harried up front and weakened in the final furlong; dropped 2lb and this easier track will help; one to consider.

9/2

10th

10

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Zoulu Chief

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Ran creditably at Lingfield in January when bidding for a 6f AW double; 8lb higher than when second at Newmarket (7f) on last turf attempt but he's proved consistent since being gelded and his first two handicap wins were on good to firm; in the mix.

13/2

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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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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4th

7

(1)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Huscal

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charles Hills

Dual 6f winner as a 2yo and good second over 7f a few times last term, shaping as if 1m is worth exploring; possibilities upped to this distance, provided he's back in top form.

8/1

8th

11

(1)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Huscal

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Record of 0-10 in handicaps but he was a good second on three occasions last term; going one better is a possibility, provided first-time tongue-tie proves beneficial with Newmarket reappearance under his belt.

9/1

12th

14

(3)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Huscal

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Two wins as a juvenile (6f, good/good to firm); couldn't add to that tally last year but he was gelded in May and went close three times at 7f (good to firm/AW) subsequently; returns on a competitive-looking mark and he's considered.

6/1

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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3rd

11

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Rebel Path

8st 13lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Tame end to last season and no return to form on his two starts this year; however, he's 2lb lower than when winning this under Olivia Haines last year (good to firm) and the return to the Rowley Mile could trigger a revival.

12/1

7th

8

(6)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Rebel Path

8st 10lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Stuart Williams

On a dangerous mark on 2025 best but he ended that campaign with some lesser efforts and it was the same story on his return to action five weeks ago; others look safer.

16/1

7th

8

(4)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Rebel Path

8st 13lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Williams

Both of his wins on the AW have been over C&D but his most recent success came on turf at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last May; back on the AW following a 159-day break.

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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5th

11

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Montezuma

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Competitive over 5f at Musselburgh this spring and wasn't at his best at Hamilton two weeks ago (6f); capable of bouncing back.

13/2

13th

3

(14)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Montezuma

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Three solid efforts over 5f at Musselburgh this spring; no worries about the return to 6f in another big field and he may yet be capable of better; high on the shortlist.

7/2

2nd

6

(7)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Montezuma

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Lightly raced 4yo who built on his reappearance second over C&D (soft) to win a 17-runner handicap over C&D (good to soft) a fortnight ago; also effective on good/good to firm; up 7lb for last time but did it nicely and he could be just the type of Jim Goldie sprinter to keep on improving.

3/1

+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