August 18 / 18.00 Windsor

18.00

Good To Firm

Get Raceday Ready Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Get Raceday Ready Nursery Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 21026 D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Moving up to 6f did not work out on his latest outing but he'd shown plenty (without improving much) over 5f before that, including when second of five in a Sandown nursery on penultimate start; back to 5f today but could be vulnerable against less exposed rivals.
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4th

6

(9)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:30 Windsor

Lil Brother

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Keady

His nursery win came here over 5f off 2lb higher; quiet in two runs for current trainer, the latest after wind surgery and a gelding operation.

33/1

7th

2

(8)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Newmarket (July)

Lil Brother

9st 12lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

Dual winner on turf for previous yard; absent and had wind/gelding operations since below-par effort on AW last December (stable debut); the market signals may give useful extra guidance on reappearance.

16/1

9th

3

(11)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:50 York

Lil Brother

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Paul Attwater

Consistent colt who can boast 5f wins at Nottingham (novice) and Windsor (nursery off 4lb lower) this season; finished behind two of today's rivals at Haydock two weeks ago but he raced further away from the stands' rail than either Clear Force or Concert and it was also his first run on slower than good; apprentice takes off a handy 5lb; contender.

11/2

Form: 145 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
All three races over 5f on good; won well at Chepstow on debut but only fourth of five in the Hilary Needler at Beverley later in May; that saw her start 40-1 for a hot conditions stakes at Goodwood 19 days ago but she showed improved form in fifth of 11, in touch for a long way; still looked capable of better and should be a player on this nursery debut.
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7th

6

(5)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Catterick

Angel Numbers

9st 10lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Ruth Carr

Won her first two starts for Ruth Carr, at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) and Ripon (5f, good), but she folded rather tamely under a penalty at Beverley two weeks ago; another 3lb higher today.

12/1

10th

1

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Angel Numbers

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

2-2 since joining Ruth Carr, winning 5f handicaps at Thirsk last month and at Ripon last week; penalty for the latest small-field success demands more and a double-figure stall isn't ideal either.

2/1

1st

1

(4)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:24 Ripon

Angel Numbers

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

She'd run some good races in defeat this year for the Newland/Insole yard prior to being sold for 12,000gns last month, and she exploited a reduced mark on her stable debut at Thirsk (5f, good to firm); she had just a neck to spare and is back up 4lb but could have more to offer for the yard.

3/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 560213 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won at Brighton in April and dead-heated for first in a four-runner nursery over C&D (again on good to firm) last month; bit below form at Sandown latest and, after his eight races already, others are less exposed.
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13th

20

(20)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Kesta

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won three times at two, including at Nottingham (6f, good to soft) off 3lb higher in October; he's performed below that level in his three outings this year but latest fifth over 5f here was a bit better and he should be suited by the return to 6f; no shock were he to bounce back to form with a bang.

25/1

5th

2

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:35 Goodwood

Kesta

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won three times at two, including at Nottingham (6f, good to soft) in October; however, he's struggled in three starts since (two this year) and drops back in trip with a bit to prove.

25/1

11th

1

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Kesta

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Busy spell as a juvenile included wins in Brighton maiden (5.5f) and course nursery (5f, again good to firm); also stays 6f and landed series final at Nottingham (good to soft) in October; more exposed than most of these and finished last on his reappearance, however; drops back down in grade.

8/1

Form: 521 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Second at Bath (5.7f, good) was a lot better than debut, despite a stumble leaving the stalls, and he went one better with similar form in an eight-runner maiden at Leicester (5f, good to firm; led over 2f out) later in June; should bring potential to handicaps.
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2nd

3

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ffos Las

Army Bugler

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Warren Greatrex

Won 5f maiden maiden last summer but ended his 2yo campaign with a disappointing effort and ran as though something was amiss on last month's reappearance; sports new cheekpieces for first attempt at 6f; needs to get career back on track.

20/1

6th

7

(5)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

18:15 Sandown

Army Bugler

9st 0lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Won Leicester maiden (5f, good to firm) last summer; may not have been suited by good to soft ground when disappointing on final 2yo start but has fitness to prove after ten-month break; has been gelded.

12/1

7th

5

(4)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Haydock

Army Bugler

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Warren Greatrex

Off the mark in a Leicester novice in June and his nursery debut fourth behind Lil Brother at Windsor (also 5f, good to firm) last month was a solid effort; hasn't always looked entirely comfortable on quick ground so this forecast easier surface might suit.

13/2

Form: 478

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
It's eyecatching to see a Gosden/Godolphin runner at the foot of the weights in this handicap and a nursery winner would be a major rarity for the yard; he's not accomplished much but shaped as if 6.5f, 7f and 6f have all been too far and looks well worth a crack now at 5f.
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4th

12

(8)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Yachtsman

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Jack Morland

Close fourth over C&D in March and off the mark at Windsor (6f, good) in May; off 57 days before failing to figure at Wolverhampton (16-1) five weeks ago, but he's not ruled out.

9/1

9th

8

(9)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:43 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yachtsman

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jack Morland

Got off the mark at Windsor (6f, good) in May and race may have come too soon when running flat three days later; still unexposed and may be worth another chance after a short break.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 321 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Upset in the stalls on his intended third start (withdrawn) and gelded soon afterwards; showed plenty of pace either side of that when second at Brighton (5f, good to firm) and narrowly winning a novice at Musselburgh (5f, good) ten days ago; could still prove capable of better with cheekpieces enlisted on this handicap debut.
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8th

6

(10)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Mission Classified

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Has come up short, wearing cheekpieces, in two nurseries since novice win; change of headgear needs to make a difference.

12/1

6

(9)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Thirsk

Mission Classified

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Form figures of 321 in novice/maiden events but he kicked off his nursery career with a tame effort at Windsor (5f; cheekpieces added) last month; still early days but he needs to resume his progress to make a serious impact.

12/1

6th

2

(1)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

18:00 Windsor

Mission Classified

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Upset in the stalls on his intended third start (withdrawn) and gelded soon afterwards; showed plenty of pace either side of that when second at Brighton (5f, good to firm) and narrowly winning a novice at Musselburgh (5f, good) ten days ago; could still prove capable of better with cheekpieces enlisted on this handicap debut.

4/1

Form: 3321 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three minor honours on good to firm before her clearcut win in a five-runner nursery at Musselburgh (5f, good) 17 days ago, always front rank; 9lb rise looks a bit steep but this speedy filly could have more to give.
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12th

5

(16)

30th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Dazzling Haze

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

All three wins over 5f on sharp tracks, most recently when making all at Thirsk (good) in May; found out by Ascot's stiffer test and tough company at the Royal meeting in June and needs another push to win off her current mark.

25/1

10th

22

(12)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Dazzling Haze

8st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Robert Cowell

Three wins to her name, all on sharp tracks, the latest when making all at Thirsk (5f, good) 19 days ago; the combination of a 6lb rise, other pace and considerably stiffer opposition could leave her vulnerable.

33/1

16/1

Form: 391039 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Her seven races yielded one win, from the front at Lingfield (5f, good) in May; third of five at Haydock was a respectable first stab at nurseries, before she was outclassed at 66-1 in a conditions stakes at Goodwood (6l behind Angel Numbers); balance of form suggests this will be a tricky task.
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6th

2

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Guernsey Lady

9st 6lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Sole win was in a novice last May but she's on a reduced mark and has been placed at Bath (5.6f, good to firm) and Ffos Las (5f, good to soft) in her two runs this season; should go well again after a short break and she's still unexposed on AW.

7/2

Form: 416673 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Usually a front-runner and he landed a 5f Yarmouth maiden in April on the fourth of his eight races; creditable third under another 7lb claimer in a novice at Redcar (5f, good to firm) on latest outing; has since changed hands and left Des Donovan; needs extra against less exposed rivals.
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6th

4

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ffos Las

Alkuwarrior

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Returned to form with clear win in first-time cheekpieces here (5f, good to soft) in early June but has not quite been at the same level on his three starts since and is not yet proven over 6f; goes without headgear today; needs to up his game.

16/1

5th

4

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Alkuwarrior

9st 7lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Christopher Mason

A 2l winner in the new cheekpieces at Ffos Las but hasn't kicked on; behind Moe's Legacy latest.

20/1

7th

2

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:15 Windsor

Alkuwarrior

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Christopher Mason

Cheekpieces on for first time when doubling his tally with 5f success at Ffos Las in June but only fifth of seven in retained headgear over C&D since.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £25.70
Straight Forecast £20.94
Tricast £179.13
Trifecta £183.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Angel Numbers

Daily Mail:

Mission Classified

POSTDATA:

Dazzling Haze

NEWMARKET:

Yachtsman

LAMBOURN:

Army Bugler

The Star:

Kesta

Telegraph:

Dazzling Haze

RP RATINGS:

Angel Numbers

TOPSPEED:

Angel Numbers

The Times:

Angel Numbers

The Guardian:

Angel Numbers

Daily Mirror:

Angel Numbers

D Express:

Mission Classified

Daily Record:

Mission Classified