September 08 / 15.32 Windsor

15.32

Soft

Racecourse Marina Riverside Lodges Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 1m 3f 99y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Racecourse Marina Riverside Lodges Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

Form: 651705 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Scored comfortably on AW in April; inconsistent otherwise this year; gained sole turf success in 2022; not sure what to expect.
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5th

13

(1)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Forca Timao

9st 4lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Mark Pattinson

Outsider of four when belatedly doubling his tally at Southwell last April (1m3f); hit the frame last two starts (1m2f) but not sure dropping back to 1m will see him play a bigger role this evening; Penfolds Grange looks connections' best hope.

20/1

4th

10

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Forca Timao

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Pattinson

On a losing run and he's yet to hit top form this season, going keenly when a fading fourth of 11 over C&D in February; needs to take a step forward.

20/1

Form: 253121 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Acts on good to firm and good to soft; in-form mare whose latest performance (half-length success) took her record over C&D to 15311; likely player up just 2lb.
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4th

3

(5)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Naasma

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Consistent mare who scored three times at Windsor (11.5f) last term and has posted two creditable efforts at Lingfield (latest over 2m) this year; C&D record reads 312; solid claims.

7/2

5th

6

(7)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Naasma

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Reliable type who returned from over three months off with a creditable fourth over 1m4f here three weeks ago; versatile trip-wise and stays this far; each-way hopes.

10/1

7

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Epsom

Naasma

9st 5lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Pat Phelan

Has gained all turf wins over the extended 1m3f at Windsor, including in three of her last four outings; switching back to elsewhere isn't ideal but she has bits of Epsom form; better than ever and enters calculations.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 95-473

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; has inconsistent form but could be involved if latest effort (third over 1m4f at Newbury) is backed up.
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7th

2

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

Raging Al

11st 8lb

J: James Davies

T: Tim Vaughan

0-6 on Flat and 0-5 as hurdler but last two outings were his best in this sphere and dropped 2lb since last month's handicap hurdle debut; player.

4/1

2nd

3

26th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

16:27 Ludlow

Raging Al

11st 5lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Tim Vaughan

Fair maiden on the Flat; made inauspicious start to hurdling career in the autumn but last month's keeping-on fifth at Hereford (2m, soft) was quite encouraging and he's open to further improvement on this handicap debut.

8/1

3

(4)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

15:32 Windsor

Raging Al

10st 0lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Tim Vaughan

Five-race maiden; has inconsistent form but could be involved if latest effort (third over 1m4f at Newbury) is backed up.

16/1

Form: 342-96

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner for previous yard but has finished last in two races since returned to this code; wears new headgear.
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10

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 63y

Class 4

12:55 Ascot

Graham

10st 4lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Unseated rider mid-race when well backed for Fontwell handicap six weeks ago and now 0-7 over hurdles; not one to give up on just yet but moves up in grade today and others in this line-up may have more potential.

7/1

10

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 63y

Class 4

12:55 Ascot

Graham

10st 4lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Unseated rider mid-race when well backed for Fontwell handicap six weeks ago and now 0-7 over hurdles; not one to give up on just yet but moves up in grade today and others in this line-up may have more potential.

7/1

1

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

14:30 Fontwell

Graham

11st 12lb

J: Rob Hargreaves

T: Gary & Josh Moore

0-6 over hurdles but was a beaten favourite on his last three starts in March/April; below form on the Flat in three runs since but not one to give up on just yet; goes without headgear worn on last hurdles start and last two Flat runs.

5/2

Form: 05/26- CD

Last run: 378 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer in 2022 for the Cole yard and dual hurdles winner in 2024 for Fergal O'Brien; first run since rejoining John Gallagher.
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3rd

1

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:38 Cartmel

Zhang Fei

12st 0lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Has struggled over hurdles since rejoining this stable but his penultimate Flat run was encouraging and this is his first time in a seller.

12/1

5th

3

(6)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

17:03 Salisbury

Zhang Fei

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

He's struggled over hurdles since rejoining this stable but he ran a respectable race at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) 10 days ago; needs to build on that effort now stepping back up in trip and he's without a win on the Flat since 2022.

5/1

4th

2

(7)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:53 Windsor

Zhang Fei

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

8yo who has struggled back over hurdles since rejoining Fergal O'Brien in the autumn; his sole Flat win came at this track (11.4f, good to firm) but that was in 2022 and he has something to prove back in this sphere; hood reapplied.

16/1

Form: 904735 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Recent 1m6f form is quite encouraging; interesting off a stone below last winning mark, assuming the return to shorter doesn't backfire.
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6th

4

(5)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

17:03 Salisbury

Kotari

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

His three wins were all on the Flat in 2024, including here on heavy ground over 1m2f; failed to build on his comeback run when well beaten over hurdles at Kempton 52 days ago and the hood returns on this switch back to the Flat; makes some appeal from a good mark.

3/1

Form: 501325

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Yet to race on ground softer than good; Newbury win initiated a consistent start to his handicap career (1m2f); form dipped last time.
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5

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

13:35 Fakenham

Zarakerjack

10st 10lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Scored on the Flat for Tom Clover at Newbury over 1m2f last May; placed in both starts over hurdles, albeit tending to jump out to the left; should improve and looks the main danger to Mister Ursus.

11/8

Form: 36-37

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Four-race maiden; sole attempt on softer than good resulted in best effort, namely third to very useful rival on debut; may show progress if the ground is slow.
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9

(12)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

15:32 Windsor

Requisite

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Four-race maiden; sole attempt on softer than good resulted in best effort, namely third to very useful rival on debut; may show progress if the ground is slow.

9/1

3

(2)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

18:30 Leicester

Requisite

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ralph Beckett

400,000gns yearling; third of four in a maiden at Sandown (1m, soft) last September but below that form in her two starts since (1m/1m2f); early days and only one run this season; new trip isn't sure to suit but she could still be interesting if there's confidence behind her on this handicap debut.

9/2

6

(6)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:25 Salisbury

Requisite

8st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

400,000gns yearling; third of four in a maiden at Sandown (1m, soft) last September and the winner's good, but this filly managed only sixth of 13 when second favourite at Kempton (1m, AW) in October; early days and she could be interesting if she reappears with any confidence behind her.

3/1

Form: 531151 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Successful on good/good to firm, including over C&D, in three of her last four starts; raised only 3lb for Ripon last time; improving and may remain competitive.
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10th

4

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phaedra

9st 10lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Joey Ramsden

Stable going well and she has run two sound races on Southwell Tapeta (1m/1m3f) this spring; wouldn't rule out but has run below her best in both starts here (1m4f and 8.5f).

14/1

4th

7

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:21 Lingfield (AW)

Phaedra

8st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Joey Ramsden

Two of three turf wins at about this trip in 2025 came off today's mark and higher; pleasing start for new yard over 1m at Southwell last month and she was slightly checked in her run when only just losing out there (1m3f) 18 days ago; interesting weights chance.

9/2

2nd

6

(5)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Phaedra

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Joey Ramsden

Couple of starts at about 1m for new yard, going close at Southwell then never landing a blow at Wolverhampton; interesting back up in trip, having done her winning at about 1m4f.

12/1

Form: 9/0-94

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who has failed to back up debut promise; couple of modest efforts for new stable; needs to raise his game.
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1

(9)

20th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:55 Bath

Solar Saving

11st 2lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: John Berry

Ex-Irish maiden who has been beaten 9l or more in four handicaps (1m2f-1m4f) for current yard; mark is tumbling but he has lots to prove on this big step up in trip.

12/1

7

(8)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

17:05 Pontefract

Solar Saving

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: John Berry

Ex-Irish maiden; mark in freefall but yet to get competitive in three starts for this yard.

50/1

11

(15)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

15:32 Windsor

Solar Saving

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John Berry

Ex-Irish maiden who has failed to back up debut promise; couple of modest efforts for new stable; needs to raise his game.

25/1

Form: 431132 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Unraced on softer than good; ran well at Newbury (1m4f) most recently, taking record this season to 3431132; that consistency makes him one to consider.
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5th

6

(4)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Haydock

Respiro Solitario

8st 4lb

J: Connor Planas

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Progressive sort who's scored twice this term and ran well again at Windsor (11.5f, good) 18 days ago; steps out of his grade but this trip might unlock more and he's a likeable sort who threatens to give the classier types a proper workout.

7/1

12

(8)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

15:32 Windsor

Respiro Solitario

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Unraced on softer than good; ran well at Newbury (1m4f) most recently, taking record this season to 3431132; that consistency makes him one to consider.

13/2

7

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newbury

Respiro Solitario

8st 4lb

J: Connor Planas

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Progressing and going up in trip has helped; front-running win when 4-6 at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in June and he saw off a Prescott-trained hotpot to follow up at Ffos Las (1m4f, good) in July; close third at Chester on latest outing and may still have more to give.

6/1

Form: 65-518 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on final start in France; trailed home last in AW contest for new yard; returns to turf with cheekpieces fitted.
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Form: 6-3584

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; ran well in Epsom handicap (1m4f, good; rallying fourth) most recently and that form has worked out nicely; very interesting dropped 1lb.
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7

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:32 Nottingham

Vulcan Way

9st 3lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Seven-race maiden but he has shown promise at up to 1m4f on good ground; longer trip and slower ground the unknowns this time.

4/1

5

(4)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

17:05 Pontefract

Vulcan Way

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Unexposed after just three handicaps and he followed a rallying fourth at Epsom in July (1m4f) with a good third at Windsor (11.5f, also good) when things didn't pan out ideally 17 days ago; on the shortlist.

4/1

14

(3)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

15:32 Windsor

Vulcan Way

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

Five-race maiden; ran well in Epsom handicap (1m4f, good; rallying fourth) most recently and that form has worked out nicely; very interesting dropped 1lb.

10/1

Form: 21-358 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Regressive on AW this term; ended last season with an account-opening win over C&D (heavy) and could revive off just 1lb higher back here.
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7th

8

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Artavian

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Patrick Chamings

Sole success came at Windsor (11.4f, heavy) in October 2024 and ended the last campaign with a fair second of seven at Nottingham (1m2f, soft); off six months and has run well fresh, but others still make greater appeal.

16/1

2nd

5

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Artavian

11st 1lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Ended 2024 with a Windsor win (11.4f, heavy) in October but he's gone the wrong way this year (about 1m4f); first 1m2f race since last September.

10/1

2nd

5

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Artavian

11st 1lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Ended 2024 with a Windsor win (11.4f, heavy) in October but he's gone the wrong way this year (about 1m4f); first 1m2f race since last September.

10/1

Non-runners

Ghost Story, Lady Chatterley

Selections

POSTDATA:

Ghost Story

RP RATINGS:

Kotari

SPOTLIGHT:

Vulcan Way

LAMBOURN:

Respiro Solitario

D Express:

Naasma

Telegraph:

Phaedra

Daily Mirror:

Zhang Fei

The Times:

Vulcan Way

Daily Mail:

Respiro Solitario

The Star:

Ghost Story

Daily Record:

Ghost Story

TOPSPEED:

Kotari

The Guardian:

Kotari

The Sun:

Naasma