June 03 / 20.45 Windsor

20.45

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 1m 0f 31y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 475-89 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has a doubt over current form, based on 2024 efforts, but usually runs in better races and may revive at this lower level; favourably treated off 4lb below last winning mark.
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1st

4

(2)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Siam Fox

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

C&D winner but his last success was almost two years ago; very well treated on old form but he's struggled in last five starts including after wind surgery here (1m good; 22-1) two weeks ago; blinkers are now tried and cheekpieces are removed.

10/1

6th

8

(9)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:08 Yarmouth

Siam Fox

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

C&D winner but his last success came back in June 2024; failed to beat a rival home at Doncaster on his first start since undergoing wind surgery and needs to take a big step forward from that.

14/1

12th

3

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Siam Fox

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

It's now 14 starts since his last success and he beat just one in 1m Southwell handicap when last seen in October; this C&D winner needs a subsequent wind operation to spark a resurgence.

12/1

Form: -24136 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
In good form for new yard this term, notably winning at Brighton (1m, good), and is better than latest result suggests (had no luck in running); remains on career-high mark but hard to dismiss.
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4

(4)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:13 Salisbury

Intercessor

11st 0lb

J: Miss Megan Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

On a good mark but has finished last in his two runs for current yard.

33/1

8th

6

(4)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Goodwood

Intercessor

10st 8lb

J: Miss Megan Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

Well suited by switchback tracks and is on his last winning mark but he offered very little for his new yard at a big price on his recent comeback; headgear goes back on (first-time cheekpieces).

50/1

3

(5)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

Intercessor

9st 9lb

J: Poppy Scott

T: Damien Wingrove

The latest of his seven wins on turf was in April 2024 off today's mark; out of form on last three starts last year, including with slow starts, and has since left the Newland/Insole stable; no tongue-tie or other headgear today, for the first time since 2021.

33/1

16/1

  • Place: £7.40

Form: 51-448 D

Last run: 114 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Registered all wins in Class 6 handicaps on AW last November/December; has been pulling too hard this year and, unless he settles better, comes with risk returned to turf.
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6

(6)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:04 Windsor

Finn Russell

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ian Williams

Six-time winner, the latest over C&D in May off 2lb lower; underfoot conditions shouldn't faze him but he does need to rebound from a lesser effort at Chester six weeks ago.

10/1

6th

9

(5)

26th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:30 Chester

Finn Russell

9st 2lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ian Williams

Only 3lb lower when beating five others at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in May but he was beaten a long way over hurdles last time having bled from the nose.

12/1

12/1

Form: 111/55 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Missed the 2023 campaign; hinted at retaining ability in C&D event on reappearance but failed to build on that effort last time, taking turf record to 0-5; headgear enlisted.
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7th

9

(8)

10th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

17:35 Lingfield (AW)

Ring Of Light

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Completed an AW hat-trick in the autumn of 2022, but despite having dropped below the marks he defied for his last two wins he has fallen just short of late; down another 1lb but others look more compelling.

7/1

4th

5

(1)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Ring Of Light

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Henry Candy

Won final three AW starts in 2022, at 7f and 1m; missed 2023 and slow to find form again but he gave way only late on at Kempton recently (first run following wind surgery) and too well treated to ignore.

3/1

4th

12

(8)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Ring Of Light

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Henry Candy

Ended 2022 on a sharp upward curve but he missed 2023 and it's taken him a while to find his feet this year; latest third to Dutch Kingdom at Lingfield was better though and a subsequent wind operation could prompt another step forward.

10/1

10/1

Form: 2330-5

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has form at up to 1m4f; did too much up front when dropped to 7f at Kempton on seasonal debut; well treated on best efforts but is still a maiden after 13 attempts.
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4th

3

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Atlantis Blue

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Baker

Absent since an autumn C&D effort that was respectable but took her AW record to 0-9; has gained none of her turf wins when fresh; doesn't look the percentage call.

12/1

25/1

Form: /4-570

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Missed most of 2023 and looks far from solid on 2024 form; bit to prove at present but this drop in class may have positive effect; stone below last winning mark.
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5th

10

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Tadreeb

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Stays 1m but all eight of his wins have come over 7f, the latest at Kempton 18 days ago; should get a good pace to aim at and he holds each-way claims again.

11/2

1st

7

(6)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

Tadreeb

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Well held after a slow start here (1m) 12 days ago but that was after two solid placed efforts at Lingfield (7f/1m); losing run is now up to 15 but he's on a dangerous mark and could get involved if he gets a good pace and some luck; cheekpieces removed.

11/2

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 71630- CD

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Scored over C&D a year ago but lacks recent match practice, having been absent for seven months, and doesn't look favourably handicapped (both wins off 5lb lower).
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7th

1

(5)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Valkyrian

10st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Secured a third win of 2024 at Chepstow (1m) in August and not discredited off a 5lb higher mark when fourth of 14 at Kempton (1m) four weeks ago; he ought to be thereabouts.

7/1

4th

14

(5)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Kempton (AW)

Valkyrian

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

mounted in chute and taken down early, led early, headed and prominent after 1f, no extra inside final 110yds

8/1

13/2

Form: 329-13 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has returned in good form this season, winning at Bath (1m, good) then creditable third to Grey Fox at Newbury; gets a 5lb pull with that rival and holds solid-looking claims.
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10th

1

(5)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Darvel

9st 13lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Patrick Chamings

Normally starts slowly; goes well fresh so would like to have seen more on reappearance at Bath and didn't fare much better there four weeks ago; fourth is the best he's managed on AW; passed over.

20/1

5th

1

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Bath

Darvel

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

He made a winning reappearance here in 2024 and 2025 so it's disconcerting he was well beaten on his comeback here 24 days ago, and he could do with breaking sharper; however, it's possible he needed the run this time and, having won three times last year, he's entitled to respect.

7/1

9th

2

(1)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Bath

Darvel

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Two of his eight wins have been over C&D and they were first time out in April 2024 and April 2025; two wins last summer ensure that he remains much higher in the weights but that reappearance record here is striking.

8/1

12/1

Form: 0-2614 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Regained the winning thread at Lingfield (1m, AW) in April; outstayed over 1m2f here since; remains on career-high mark but this drop back in distance is a plus; could go well.
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6th

1

(6)

12th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:50 Epsom

Desfondado

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

C&D winner but he arrives well below par, beating only one in 1m Kempton AW handicap 29 days ago; he needs to get back on track.

7/1

10th

4

(11)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Desfondado

9st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Simon Dow

Two AW wins this year, one over C&D, and he ran well for a close fourth at Ascot on his penultimate start; poorly drawn when disappointing at Goodwood 11 days ago and he's stuck out wide here too.

10/1

9th

14

(16)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Desfondado

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Simon Dow

Won over 1m on Polytrack in April and June; ran on well for a close fourth at Ascot (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago, which is easily the best of his three turf appearances this year and needs respect, but he'd have more to prove on good to firm.

14/1

11/4

Form: 340-71 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of a drop in the weights at Newbury (1m, good) last month and, despite going back up 5lb, remains well treated on peak form; successful four times at Windsor, including in this race (off this mark) two years ago; commands respect.
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6th

5

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Grey Fox

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Emma Lavelle

Four-time winner over 1m/1m2f here; back off his last winning mark and has twice won after an absence, but whether he can do so after 313 days off is a moot point; may also need further than this now.

10/1

9th

2

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

16:53 Salisbury

Grey Fox

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Emma Lavelle

Former miler who has reinvented himself as a stayer, winning over 2m on AW in March and respectable fourth over C&D last time; the 8yo now takes on some unexposed 3yos.

7/1

4

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

20:20 Salisbury

Grey Fox

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Emma Lavelle

Running, and winning, over 1m this time last year but he collected by 2l over 2m on the Kempton AW in March; not in the same form back there a month ago but chance if on a going day (can be up and down).

6/1

16/1

Form: 2574-0 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Back on last winning mark and has form over C&D; however, doesn't look poised to regain the winning thread, having suffered a heavy defeat (folded tamely) on seasonal debut.
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9th

3

(10)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

My Ambition

9st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Three-time C&D winner who has returned from a break with two competitive shows, the latest here; hard to knock.

7/2

3rd

6

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Bath

My Ambition

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Denis Coakley

Three-time C&D winner (firm/good) who scored at Lingfield (1m, AW) last September and was runner-up there (1m, AW) last month on his reappearance; has the same mark as last time and he ticks lots of boxes.

13/8

13/2

Form: -7U911 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Bids for a 1m hat-trick having won at Chepstow (soft) and Bath (good; overcame a poor start) the last twice; raised another 5lb and back up in grade but can't be dismissed in current form; better than ever.
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7th

4

(3)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Racing Demon

9st 2lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Ed de Giles

Five wins at 1m, the latest two coming at this track in 2024; didn't run badly on his seasonal return here a fortnight ago (1m, firm); capable off this mark but the start is always a major concern where he is concerned.

8/1

5th

2

(4)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Racing Demon

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Ed de Giles

All five wins have been over 1m, twice here; has been running well over further since his last win but slow starts have become a habit.

16/1

14/1

Form: 613-76 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Below par in the Newbury contest won by Grey Fox; however, sole attempt over C&D resulted in a success off just 1lb lower last October; that form puts him in the picture.
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5

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Marsh Benham

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Baker

Has defied current mark three times, including in this race 12 months ago, and Jack Callan removes a bonus 5lb today; close second at Brighton (7f) latest start; respected.

11/2

2nd

3

(5)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

16:12 Brighton

Marsh Benham

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Seven-time winner who handles any ground but he can miss the break; now 2lb lower than for his Newbury win (1m, good) in May but he's lost his way since and needs a major revival.

10/1

Non-runners

Macs Dilemma

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £53.60
Straight Forecast £54.09
Tricast £1525.10
Trifecta £1412.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Grey Fox

TOPSPEED:

My Ambition

POSTDATA:

Racing Demon

D Express:

Atlantis Blue

Daily Mirror:

Darvel

The Guardian:

My Ambition

RP RATINGS:

Grey Fox

The Times:

Grey Fox

Telegraph:

Grey Fox

Daily Mail:

Grey Fox

The Sun:

Grey Fox

The Star:

Grey Fox

Daily Record:

Grey Fox