September 08 / 17.34 Windsor

17.34

Soft

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  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 0m 6f 12y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 293348 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
His only win from 12 starts came when 1-3f for a 5f novice on Lingfield AW last August; he has run some good races in defeat this year but he's proving expensive to follow and needs to leave his latest Newmarket run behind him.
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7th

1

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Wheels Of Fire

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Resumed winning ways at Musselburgh (5f) in April but below form all three runs since, fourth of six at Haydock (5f) 11 days ago; this course winner is handily weighted if back on his A-game though.

3/1

4th

1

(5)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

Wheels Of Fire

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won at Musselburgh (5f, soft) last month and bounced back from lesser run at Newbury (6f, good) when sixth of ten at Thirsk (5f, good to firm), beaten just over 2l; back on slow ground today and could be in the mix.

15/8

6th

4

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Wheels Of Fire

9st 7lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Easily saw off 11 rivals at Musselburgh last month (5f, soft), form that has received some boosts since; not well drawn when down the field at Newbury two weeks ago (6f, good); mark left alone and perhaps vulnerable over 5f on a quick surface.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 345122 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Quirky but has plenty of ability and he comes here on the up, following his Salisbury win (6f, good to firm) with good seconds at Newbury and C&D; mark still within range but he's missed a couple of intended runs on account of soft ground and even good to soft would be a query.
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16th

11

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Rage Of Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Not without his quirks but he has plenty of ability for one of his rating and everything clicked in a Class 6 handicap at Salisbury last June (6f, good to firm); three second placings followed and he should be sharper with last week's return to action under his belt; the start will remain a concern but he is not discounted back at 6f.

12/1

15th

17

(17)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Rage Of Thunder

8st 13lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Not without his quirks but he has plenty of ability for one of his rating and everything clicked in a Class 6 handicap at Salisbury last June (6f, good to firm); three second placings followed and he should win more races this year; the drop back to 5f for this habitual slow-starter is a concern though.

10/1

2nd

8

(4)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:34 Windsor

Rage Of Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Quirky but has plenty of ability and he comes here on the up, following his Salisbury win (6f, good to firm) with good seconds at Newbury and C&D; mark still within range but he's missed a couple of intended runs on account of soft ground and even good to soft would be a query.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: -60982

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
All three wins for his former yard came over 7f at Kempton; two runs for his new stable, showing he retained all his ability when second at Ffos Las ten days ago (7.4f, soft; cheekpieces first time); drops to 6f for the first time and it remains to be seen how he'll cope with it.
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6th

2

(7)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Pontefract

Newsreader

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

A three-time 7f winner for Kevin Philippart de Foy in 2024; largely in good form for his current yard last term so he's no forlorn hope on his return.

7/1

6th

7

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Newsreader

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Has proved resurgent with two placed efforts on turf since wearing cheekpieces; still well treated on peak form, which has been achieved on AW; interesting back in this sphere.

3/1

3rd

4

(12)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:34 Windsor

Newsreader

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

All three wins for his former yard came over 7f at Kempton; two runs for his new stable, showing he retained all his ability when second at Ffos Las ten days ago (7.4f, soft; cheekpieces first time); drops to 6f for the first time and it remains to be seen how he'll cope with it.

8/1

14/1

Form: 882423 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won three times last year, including on soft, and he has run some solid races in defeat this time around; the return to 6f needs to give him a lift though.
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1st

3

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Pop Star

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

His reduced mark appeals on form as recent as last September but he's struggled to get competitive on his seven runs since December.

14/1

11th

13

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Pop Star

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Iain Jardine

His reduced mark appeals on form as recent as last September but he's struggled to get competitive on his six runs since December.

33/1

12th

17

(16)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Pop Star

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Well treated if proving resurgent but otherwise looks far from solid on his form for current yard, most recently always towards the rear in C&D contest last weekend.

33/1

Form: -06230 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Placed twice this summer but he was disappointing when amongst the market leaders at Newmarket last month; slow ground no issue and he's well drawn if the field end up migrating to the far side; not ruled out.
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8th

7

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Dashing Dick

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: William Stone

Ended last season with a success but has contrastingly started this campaign in poor form; hasn't won away from Newmarket since 2022; others preferred.

20/1

8th

5

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Dashing Dick

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: William Stone

Beaten a long way at Leicester three weeks ago on his first run of the season but heavy reappearance defeats have been a recurring theme in his profile; won over C&D (good to soft) on final outing last year and he's also run well here on fast ground; could bounce back with a big run.

12/1

7th

4

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Dashing Dick

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Stone

Said goodbye to 2025 with a Newmarket win (6f, good to soft) in November; has won on good to firm but he missed a recent intended return on the surface and this might be needed anyway (soundly beaten here last April).

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 518472 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Progressive on AW earlier in the year; better than ever when second of ten over C&D seven weeks ago (soft); 2lb rise demands more but he's unexposed on turf and needs taking seriously.
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6th

7

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Coul Angel

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Michael Appleby

Upped his game following a gelding operation last summer, winning over C&D in September before making giant strides on AW; returned from a break to do best of the rest behind runaway winner Double Rush over C&D 17 days ago; could have a nice prize in him this year but the 5lb turnaround with Double Rush may be insufficient.

9/1

2nd

3

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Coul Angel

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Successful over C&D (off 15lb lower) seven months ago in last turf attempt and has subsequently developed into a useful AW handicapper; possibilities, provided he transfers the improvement back to this sphere.

9/1

15

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Coul Angel

8st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

25/1

6/1

Form: 90-791 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Wouldn't score highly for consistency but he has won two of his seven starts, latterly at Doncaster in July (6f, good); a 7lb rise for that short-head success not obviously generous but the runner-up won his next two starts and the pair were clear of the third; not fully exposed.
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5th

3

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Ran Amok

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Hugo Palmer

Both wins over 6f (good to soft and good), latterly at Doncaster last July when fending off one who won his next two, the pair clear; winless since but he had some excuses and is weighted to go well at this realistic level.

8/1

14

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:28 Doncaster

Ran Amok

8st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hugo Palmer

C&D win (good) in July; respectable efforts in defeat since but he missed an intended run due to heavy going last October and conditions could be an issue.

20/1

9

(13)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Ran Amok

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Won a 6f Chepstow maiden on good to soft last season; fair form this term, winning off 5lb lower at Doncaster in July (6f, good) and creditable fourth over 5.5f at Chester last time (soft); return to 6f will suit; chance.

6/1

Form: 531464 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Veteran who popped up in a Class 5 at Newbury in June (6f, good to soft); hasn't matched that in three runs since and although he's often run well here, he's yet to win at the track; minor money perhaps his best hope.
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4th

10

(10)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:55 Bath

Spanish Star

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Veteran who popped up at Newbury (6f, good to soft) in June; hasn't matched that in four runs since but is back down to that winning mark; still needs to turn the ship around.

16/1

8th

11

(9)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:34 Windsor

Spanish Star

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Patrick Chamings

Veteran who popped up in a Class 5 at Newbury in June (6f, good to soft); hasn't matched that in three runs since and although he's often run well here, he's yet to win at the track; minor money perhaps his best hope.

16/1

4th

1

(2)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

13:35 Epsom

Spanish Star

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Understandably not the force of old now a 10yo but he registered the ninth win of his long career when beating ten rivals at Newbury (6f, good to firm) in June; held in a couple of Class 4 events since but he's won here in the past and is not ruled out on this drop back in grade.

7/2

5/1

Form: 5-5971 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Seems ideally suited by testing ground, winning a nursery on heavy last season and running her best race for her new stable when powering home over C&D last week (soft); penalty demands more but she's coming here at the top of her game and that doesn't apply to several of her rivals.
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10th

7

(10)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:47 Bath

Emporess

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Took a C&D nursery (heavy) this time last year and September's Windsor score reaffirmed her greater effectiveness on slow ground, so largely drying forecast not ideal; back down 2lb now unpenalised again, at least.

16/1

9th

12

(10)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:34 Windsor

Emporess

9st 1lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Seems ideally suited by testing ground, winning a nursery on heavy last season and running her best race for her new stable when powering home over C&D last week (soft); penalty demands more but she's coming here at the top of her game and that doesn't apply to several of her rivals.

5/1

11

(12)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:30 Windsor

Emporess

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

Showed peak form on heavy ground last October for previous stable and may be more interesting when returned to such conditions; fourth start for current yard.

20/1

Form: 5-0970 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in four runs for his new yard this year; down in the weights but others look safer.
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1st

7

(6)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Albert Cee

9st 5lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Didn't get home over 7f here in March and is back off the same mark as when winning over C&D in January; off two months, but has won after much longer absences and high on the list.

8/1

6th

11

(4)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Albert Cee

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

6f win here in January and two respectable efforts have followed; won't mind going back up in trip but this is a stronger race than he has been contesting.

6/1

4th

3

(2)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Albert Cee

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Back to form after wind surgery, third at Southwell in December before a 6f win at that track last month; bumped into a well-handicapped opponent over C&D 17 days ago (Woodhay Whisper third and 3lb worse off); solid chance off an unchanged mark.

7/2

9/1

Form: 111642 C BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Reeled off a quick hat-trick earlier in the year (6f, good to firm (twice) and AW); not quite so good since and suspicion a few will be stronger today.
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7th

6

(7)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Safari Dream

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Rod Millman

7-43; took full advantage of an easing mark to gain his third Salisbury win when making all (6f apprentices', good) last week; escapes a penalty, and Jake Dickson is able to claim his 7lb allowance, so his chance is an obvious one; clearly the one to beat if in the same kind of form.

2/1

1st

8

(1)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Safari Dream

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Rod Millman

Dual C&D winner last year (including this race), the most recent coming off a 2lb higher mark than today's; fair third at Kempton (7f) on his return and ran a solid race when fourth at Bath 27 days ago; claims back at this track (form figures here read 3114).

3/1

4th

10

(1)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Safari Dream

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Five of his six wins (5f/6f) have been on turf but he returned after five months off with a fair third at Kempton (7f) three weeks ago; should benefit from that run and he has possibilities on this drop back in trip.

10/1

Form: 5-3363 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won his novice on heavy going last October (5f); placed in three of his four starts this year, most recently behind Emporess over C&D last week; each-way shout again.
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12th

9

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:34 Windsor

Think Of A Name

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Won his novice on heavy going last October (5f); placed in three of his four starts this year, most recently behind Emporess over C&D last week; each-way shout again.

12/1

3

(10)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:30 Windsor

Think Of A Name

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Knight

Heavy-ground winner as a 2yo; placed twice (5f/7f, good/good to firm) in the spring and faced a stiffer task in Class 3 since; fresh contender who could go well back down in trip/grade.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £83.30
Straight Forecast £71.78
Tricast £506.96
Trifecta £692.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Coul Angel

RP RATINGS:

Rage Of Thunder

POSTDATA:

Think Of A Name

D Express:

Emporess

NEWMARKET:

Pop Star

Telegraph:

Newsreader

WEST COUNTRY:

Safari Dream

TOPSPEED:

Spanish Star

Daily Mirror:

Coul Angel

Daily Record:

Coul Angel

The Guardian:

Rage Of Thunder

Daily Mail:

Rage Of Thunder

The Times:

Think Of A Name

The Star:

Emporess

The Sun:

Pop Star