June 15 / 20.50 Haydock

20.50

Good To Firm

Windle Handicap

  • Prize money: £4448.9
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Windle Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 321-62

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won maiden at Kempton (1m, AW) last December on third start; two turf handicaps this season, with respectable second of four to a red-hot favourite at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) last time; shaped as if 1m2f may well help and she does need overall improvement.
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5th

4

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 3

16:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Of Arabia

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Record of 7-20 on AW and 2-3 since wearing visor; midfield in notable handicap at Lingfield (1m2f) most recently, shaping as if this return to further is worth exploring; could go well in the retained headgear.

6/1

5th

5

(10)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Lady Of Arabia

8st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

2-2 since visored, following a 1m2f Chelmsford win with a ready success at Wolverhampton last month (9.5f); up 4lb and drawn widest so she will need to produce another personal best to complete her hat-trick.

12/1

3rd

4

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

13:40 Lingfield (AW)

Lady Of Arabia

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Five-time AW winner who looks a solid contender, having shown herself back in better form with third-place finishes off current mark at Southwell (1m) in last three outings; should be thereabouts again.

7/2

9/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 64-476

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all five starts but had to wait a while for a gap to appear before keeping on for respectable sixth of 17 at Newbury (1m2f, good) on latest outing; hooded for first time; may have more to offer.
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4th

11

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

I Still Have Faith

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

On a long losing run but he's twice gone close on AW this year (7f/1m) and fared best of the eight-strong centre group when fifth of 13 here (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; might not be far away.

8/1

5th

9

(14)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

I Still Have Faith

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

On a lengthy losing run but he's knocking firmly at the door, just edged out in a first-time tongue-strap at Lingfield (1m) four weeks ago; goes well at Newmarket and makes plenty of each-way appeal.

14/1

2nd

9

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

I Still Have Faith

9st 3lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Stuart Williams

From a wide draw he did plenty of early running to get his position at Wolverhampton (7f) two weeks ago and that softened him up in the finish; without a win since 2023, but well drawn, stays this far and a tongue-tie is added.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £7.40

Form: 09-737

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden, with new yard this term; good third of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) in April but soundly beaten from a wide draw at Wolverhampton (AW) latest; needs to raise his game.
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9th

5

3rd Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:08 Stratford

Red Fort

11st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

0-9 on the Flat, with peak RPR of 58; acts on soft but enough to prove on hurdle debut with tongue-strap replacing usual cheekpieces.

16/1

4th

3

(9)

27th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Red Fort

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

disputed lead, led clearly 3f out, ridden 2f out

4/1

3rd

12

(4)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

20:50 Haydock

Red Fort

8st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

led, headed but prominent after 2f

20/1

4/1

Form: 4-3211

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 43211 in his five handicaps, short-priced favourite when scoring over 1m1f at Hamilton on last two occasions; latest was on good to firm and he had to battle to emerge on top late on, giving plenty of hope for 1m2f; up another 2lb but firmly in the mix.
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10th

4

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Arkenstaar

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

He was gaining his first win away from Hamilton when landing a C&D handicap last October off a 2lb lower mark; promising return to action at his beloved Hamilton 19 days ago; that should have blown away any cobwebs and he rates a strong contender for a yard who could be hitting top gear judged on recent results.

9/2

3rd

4

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:53 Hamilton

Arkenstaar

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

One of his seven wins here came in this race two seasons ago; had the benefit of a run that year and record after this sort of break isn't overly encouraging; however, his course record is too good to ignore, he's on a competitive mark and goes on all ground.

7/2

1

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Arkenstaar

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Prevailed by a neck at Pontefract (1m, soft) last week, making it three wins from his last four starts and recording first success away from Hamilton; only 3lb higher even with another penalty; respected in current form.

4/1

5th
10 (9)
Kamanika

9/1

Form: 9-6143 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
1m2f on last three starts, notably her last-gasp win at Nottingham (soft) and good third at Lingfield (good to firm); probably on the premises.
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6th

1

(1)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 5

13:43 Haydock

Kamanika

10st 2lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Joseph Parr

Four 1m2f wins (three on soft) in 2023 but she ran moderately last year on both races on heavy; not seen this year until August and uncompetitive both starts, with minimal response from the handicapper, so others are preferred.

4/1

10th

2

(6)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

17:15 Goodwood

Kamanika

9st 10lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Joseph Parr

prominent, led against far rail over 3f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds

14/1

6th

1

(3)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Newmarket (July)

Kamanika

10st 4lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Joseph Parr

took keen hold, midfield, no impression from 2f out

10/1

33/1

Form: 9-3600

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Fair form in two novices at Lingfield (1m, AW) early this year; heavy defeats when outsider in his two handicaps (1m) since, either side of being gelded; pedigree does not shout stamina, so he looks best watched for now.
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6th

4

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

18:40 Yarmouth

Dream Pirate

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: T J Kent

Two course wins on slower than good, the latest off 2lb lower last September; added a 1m2f success at Lingfield in January and his subsequent modest effort at Nottingham may have been needed after three-months off; more appealing than many.

7/1

9th

3

(8)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Dream Pirate

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: T J Kent

Back to winning ways on Lingfield's AW (1m2f) in January; his four successes prior to that all came on turf (including 1m here) so he should remain competitive off only 2lb higher if fully primed after three months off.

13/2

OUR TIP

3/1

Form: 873112 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won his first two starts once going beyond 8.6f, winning nicely at Beverley (1m2f, soft) and Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW), and nearly made it three from three last week over 1m2f on good to firm at Wetherby; due to go up 4lb in future handicaps; on the shortlist.
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7

(3)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:33 Ripon

Blue Yonder

10st 11lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Won on Jersey and Chepstow (both 1m2f, good) under Brodie Hampson earlier in the year, but finished behind three of these at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month; needs to bounce back from that.

7/1

4

(5)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:10 Beverley

Blue Yonder

10st 13lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Won in Jersey in April and followed up with a last-gasp verdict at Chepstow (1m2f, good); just 2lb higher here.

4/1

1st

4

(4)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Chepstow

Blue Yonder

11st 0lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Back on the mainland after game win under Brodie Hampson in Jersey (1m2f, good) in April; this race is almost certainly stronger but he's still on a workable mark and probably won't be far away; cheekpieces refitted.

5/2

33/1

Form: 773-86

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Final start as 2yo (1m1f, heavy) was her best; heavy defeats in two 1m2f handicaps on soft this term; plenty to prove.
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5th

4

(4)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barossa

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won very similar C&D race to this last summer and was second in C&D handicaps on next two outings; has strong claims if judged on those efforts but needs to raise her game after ending 2024 with two below-par runs.

16/1

5th

4

(4)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barossa

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won very similar C&D race to this last summer and was second in C&D handicaps on next two outings; has strong claims if judged on those efforts but needs to raise her game after ending 2024 with two below-par runs.

16/1

7th

10

(9)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Barossa

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

7f win here in July came in a 0-50 classified event; solid efforts in handicaps on her next two starts but her form has cooled more recently; others preferred for win purposes.

14/1

20/1

Form: 57-685

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ex-French maiden; tailed off in soft-ground handicap on penultimate start and fair fifth of nine on good to firm last time, both at about 1m; now moves up in trip in search of the breakthrough.
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5th

9

(6)

23rd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sea Urchin

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

prominent

25/1

6th

7

(7)

6th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Sea Urchin

8st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Ex-French maiden who is 0-4 in Britain and not particularly solid on form; wind surgery is a possible source of improvement but others have stronger claims as things stand.

25/1

9th

1

(5)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

20:50 Haydock

Sea Urchin

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ian Williams

towards rear

20/1

13/2

Form: 759-2

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Out of a 2m Listed winner; came from last to second in six-runner classified at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) on reappearance, grabbing second from Victoria County close home; likely to stay further but he's in with a shout over 1m2f on this handicap debut.
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5th

2

(7)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Different Tone

10st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Rebecca Menzies

Posted two good performances on AW in 2023 and is still fairly unexposed in this sphere; seemed to need the run last month on return from long absence; heed the market signals.

7/1

6th

2

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Different Tone

9st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

The winner of one of his nine starts for Ed Walker, namely a 1m4f Polytrack handicap in August 2023; sold for 42,000gns in October 2023 and finished second of five at Chelmsford on debut for the Horse Watchers (1m6f); absent for 720 days and has now joined Rebecca Menzies; low mileage and the betting should be revealing.

9/1

6th

2

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Different Tone

9st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

The winner of one of his nine starts for Ed Walker, namely a 1m4f Polytrack handicap in August 2023; sold for 42,000gns in October 2023 and finished second of five at Chelmsford on debut for the Horse Watchers (1m6f); absent for 720 days and has now joined Rebecca Menzies; low mileage and the betting should be revealing.

9/1

Form: 067-3

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Improved on handicap/seasonal debut when close third of nine here (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; not bred for this trip but he kept on well last time after waiting for daylight.
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1st

7

(3)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

16:10 Epsom

Vegas Jack

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Adam West

prominent, went second over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on

6/1

3rd

9

(13)

21st Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newbury

Vegas Jack

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Adam West

In the frame in all three handicaps, most recently when close second to Racing Demon at Salisbury (1m, good to firm; stumbled leaving stalls) last month; nudged up another 1lb for that but has big role to play here if first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect.

8/1

2nd

2

(1)

28th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Salisbury

Vegas Jack

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Adam West

stumbled badly start, in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, challenging inside final furlong, kept on but just held

7/2

Form: 8-333

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Third this season over 1m2f in two novice events on soft ground and a classified on good to firm; the latter was at Salisbury where he tried front-running and Different Tone pipped him for second; in the picture.
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6

(1)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

20:50 Haydock

Victoria County

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Archie Watson

took keen hold, prominent, led after 2f, looked to go wrong and pulled up quickly over 4f out

8/1

3rd

8

(3)

27th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

19:40 Salisbury

Victoria County

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon hung left, no extra final 110yds

4/1

3rd

3

(5)

29th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

15:00 Ripon

Victoria County

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Archie Watson

Promise amidst evident inexperience on his AW debut last October; better effort when third of 15 at Yarmouth two weeks ago (1m2f, soft) when he was sent off at a much bigger price than his reopposing stablemate Natzor; his proven ability on slow ground will be an asset; capable of better.

5/1

Non-runners

Vegas Jack

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £95.40
Straight Forecast £79.36
Tricast £2151.33
Trifecta £3009.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Blue Yonder

SPOTLIGHT:

Different Tone

The Guardian:

Kamanika

NEWMARKET:

Dream Pirate

The Sun:

Arkenstaar

Daily Mail:

Vegas Jack

D Express:

Kamanika

The Times:

Different Tone

Daily Record:

Different Tone

TOPSPEED:

Blue Yonder

POSTDATA:

Blue Yonder

Telegraph:

Blue Yonder

Daily Mirror:

Blue Yonder

The Star:

Blue Yonder