April 15 / 14.20 Windsor

14.20

Good To Soft

Opening Party 25th May Windsor Racecourse. Handicap

  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Opening Party 25th May Windsor Racecourse. Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.10
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 0781- D

Last run: 214 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Achieved little in his first three starts last year, but was sent off just 4-1 when landing a Naas nursery (5f, good to yielding; first-time tongue-tie) in September; 6lb higher on this return from seven months off having been gelded since, but still of interest under Silvestre De Sousa, especially if again popular in the market.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Kendall Roy

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Kate McGivern

Six-time handicap winner (including over C&D); took his form to a new level when winning a Listed heat at Cork (5f, good) last month when wearing this headgear combination for the first time; this is much harder, so another step forward is required.

14/1

1st

3

(7)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:38 Cork

Kendall Roy

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Kate McGivern

Has a chance according to official ratings but twice disappointed in Bahrain after winning a 5f handicap there in December and cheekpieces now go on; the break shouldn't be an issue as he's able when fresh.

7/1

2

(3)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Curragh

Kendall Roy

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Miss Kate McGivern

His five wins have all been over this trip, including a premier handicap over C&D last year; below form over 6f here last time but is capable off this mark and is ground-versatile so looks a player.

7/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 941- D

Last run: 180 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Progressed in three starts last season, narrowly getting off the mark in a Bath novice (5f, heavy) in October; makes his handicap debut after six months off having been gelded in the meantime, but likely there is more improvement left in him; one to be interested in, especially if attracting support.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(4)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dashing Harry

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Still short of his best form but last month's midfield finish at Southwell was a step back in the right direction; 2lb lower today and no surprise to see him in the shake up.

7/1

10

(8)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Dashing Harry

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: James Horton

Well handicapped on the pick of his form which includes a win here, but he arrives under a cloud; finished last on Sunday and hard to fancy.

20/1

Form: 3310-0

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Landed a York novice (6f, good; second and fourth won next time) last September, but well held in both subsequent starts, latest on handicap debut after 140 days off at Lingfield (6f, AW; behind Mc Loven) last month; down to 5f for the first time, but may come on for his reappearance and wouldn't rule him out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

The Coffee Pod

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

He's on a reduced mark and his yard is going well; however, he had a patchy campaign last season and was soundly beaten in April on his sole run this year (pulled hard on that stable debut); others have less to prove.

10/1

8th

7

(2)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:52 Leicester

The Coffee Pod

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Picked up for 4,000gns from the Hannon yard last autumn after breaking a blood-vessel for the second time in four runs; not much luck and maybe fresh is the time to catch him, going in a first-time hood, but the stiff 6f is a concern (most starts at 5f).

16/1

Form: 11087- D

Last run: 193 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Faced stiff tasks after winning his first two starts over 5f (heavy/good) for Alice Haynes last spring and didn't prove up to it; makes his stable/handicap debut (same owner) in a first-time hood after 193 days off; probably best watched unless attracting market support.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(3)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:10 Yarmouth

Maximum Impact

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: George Scott

0-9 since his early 2yo wins and has lacked consistency this season; good chance off current mark, provided he's suited by the step up to 7f.

6/1

5th

1

(9)

28th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Maximum Impact

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: George Scott

0-8 since his early 2yo wins; however, ran respectably in first-time cheekpieces at Newmarket (6f) most recently and has possibilities in the retained headgear dropped in class.

8/1

4th

5

(2)

9th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Newmarket (July)

Maximum Impact

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: George Scott

0-7 since winning his first two races when with Alice Haynes; signs of a resurgence (after being gelded) when close up over C&D in June and can be excused the following effort on his first taste of Chester; could have a part to play in the new cheekpieces.

8/1

Form: 33795- D

Last run: 173 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Made a successful debut at Brighton (5f, good) a year ago, but didn't build on it and ended the campaign with two modest efforts in AW nurseries; returns from six months off having been gelded in the meantime and has a bit to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(2)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:10 Brighton

Revenue

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Both wins on good ground, latest at Bath (5.7f) in May during a consistent spell; form dipped in last three runs, latest with tongue-tie applied (retained); needs to rebound.

10/1

8th

14

(5)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:25 Bath

Revenue

8st 13lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Both wins on good ground, latest over C&D in May during a consistent spell; form dipped the last twice; chance of rebound depends on how well he responds to first-time tongue-tie.

14/1

7th

3

(7)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

13:50 Chepstow

Revenue

9st 12lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has been placed on soft but both wins on good, most recently at Bath (extended 5f) in May; mostly consistent otherwise but he was nowhere near his best at Brighton recently so that needs overlooking.

6/1

OUR TIP

3/1

Form: 2118-4 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Narrow winner of a maiden and a nursery on the AW last August/September and ran well on his Lingfield return (6f, AW) last month, finishing fourth but only getting run out of it late having gone clear; return to 5f should suit and although his best turf effort came on fast ground, he still has to be respected.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(8)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mc Loven

9st 2lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Three wins in Britain at 5f (twice on AW); placed at Lingfield over the winter before being bought for 14,000gns in February; dropped out quickly after forcing pace on yard debut in Naas handicap last month on soft; probably best watched for now.

20/1

15th

5

(16)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:35 Naas

Mc Loven

9st 12lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Three wins in Britain; placed 12 times, including on AW at Lingfield last month; could go well from a career-low mark (marginally) on Irish debut.

8/1

Form: 24-821 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Sent off 2-7 and didn't need to improve when making all in a five-runner Newcastle novice (5f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) last month; gelded since and this is tougher back on turf, but at least he comes into it fit and well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(6)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

13:05 Southwell (AW)

Cast No Shadow

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Hugo Palmer

Gained both wins at Newcastle in 2024; failed to beat a rival there in last two starts during a light 2025 campaign; drops in class but doesn't look the percentage call.

16/1

8th

5

(8)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Cast No Shadow

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hugo Palmer

pressed leaders on near side of group, led narrowly halfway, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

8th

5

(8)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Cast No Shadow

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hugo Palmer

Showed little on his last three starts in 2024 but there was a bit more promise in his C&D third 17 days ago (finished ahead of Show Me Show Me and Darlo Pride); visor swapped for blinkers today; not ruled out.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.60
Straight Forecast £33.21
Trifecta £145.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Mc Loven

SPOTLIGHT:

Dashing Harry

Daily Mail:

Cast No Shadow

TOPSPEED:

Maximum Impact

RP RATINGS:

The Coffee Pod

Daily Record:

Kendall Roy

The Sun:

Cast No Shadow

The Times:

Mc Loven

The Guardian:

Mc Loven

D Express:

Mc Loven

Telegraph:

Maximum Impact

LAMBOURN:

Dashing Harry

Daily Mirror:

Dashing Harry

The Star:

Dashing Harry