June 17 / 20.30 Windsor

20.30

Good To Firm

Fitzdares Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 1m 3f 99y
  • Class 6
  • 15 runners
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Fitzdares Classified Stakes

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.50
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 0054

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Out of a 1m4f winner for her owner; ran promisingly at Brighton (1m2f; handicap debut) two weeks ago and may well build on that effort; interesting upped further in distance.
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3

(10)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

19:32 Epsom

Thursday

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

Dual winner (11.5f and 1m2f) who was placed in a couple of 1m2f handicaps here in 2024; the wheels have come off subsequently, however, and three starts this year promised little.

25/1

8th

5

(10)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Chepstow

Thursday

10st 12lb

J: Mr Guy Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

Finished last in two runs back having missed a little over a year; handicapper proving slow to relent and first-time headgear will need to make a difference.

20/1

13th

11

(8)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Thursday

10st 1lb

J: Mr Guy Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

Won twice on fast ground in the summer of 2024, including at this track (extended 1m3f); she hasn't stood much racing since, seen just four times since September 2024, and there are major question marks over how much of that old ability she retains.

25/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 233373

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly on AW; overall record is 1-23; largely consistent this year and ties in closely with stablemate Piranheer on Lingfield form last time; not ruled out.
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3rd

3

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

19:05 Brighton

Foinix

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Dual C&D winner who ran his best race in a while here a fortnight ago (1m2f, hit traffic late on); one of the likelier winners back to the usual blinkers from a visor and back up in trip.

8/1

7th

11

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:51 Brighton

Foinix

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Dual course winner over 1m4f; back off the same mark as for the latest last August but may find this trip sharp enough for him these days.

25/1

7th

4

(11)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Foinix

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Runner-up at Brighton (1m4f, soft) last September but he's been out of sorts under both codes since including a remote fifth over hurdles at Plumpton last week; blinkers now return but he's 1-30 on AW and has plenty to prove back on the Flat.

14/1

Form: 95-53

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Only a modest third at Leicester (1m2f; handicap debut) two weeks ago but that effort wasn't devoid of promise; shaped as if this longer trip will suit; not dismissed.
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11

(13)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:50 Newbury

Letmebetheboss

10st 12lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Won on soft last October, twice on AW in May/June and, although two of his four starts since were pretty disappointing, he reached new heights when scoring tidily at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) four weeks ago; just 2lb higher than last time and when he's won he's done it in some style.

6/1

1st

6

(9)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Haydock

Letmebetheboss

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Won at Bath (1m5f, soft) around a year ago but largely kept to AW since and went back-to-back in that sphere (1m6f/2m) across May and June; lesser effort at Kempton three weeks ago but he's not ruled out on this return to turf.

13/2

10

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Letmebetheboss

9st 4lb

J: Connor Planas

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Won well over C&D in June, completing an AW double, and posted a solid effort back here last time (odds-on winner has boosted the form since); likely player off unaltered mark.

6/1

Form: 024-06 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Flat record is 2-17, the wins in handicaps; has form figures of 2532 at classified level; solid claims returned to this grade.
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6th

9

18th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Lingfield

Big Jimbo

10st 9lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Poor Flat performer; beat only three rivals when making a successful debut over fences at Fontwell (2m2f, good to soft) and hasn't threatened since then; others preferred.

12/1

5

7th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 4

16:12 Fontwell

Big Jimbo

10st 5lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Struggled to get competitive off basement Flat mark last month, after a layoff, but made winning chase debut in small-field contest here (2m2f, good) nine days ago; did that a shade cosily and is only 3lb higher now; must be considered.

15/8

1st

6

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

Class 4

19:18 Fontwell

Big Jimbo

10st 2lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Not seen under jumps rules since pulled up in soft-ground handicap hurdle in April 2023 and has been in poor form on the Flat since last summer; has too much to prove on chasing debut; refitted cheekpieces replace visor.

33/1

Form: 799683

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; comfortably held by Top Flight Century on Chepstow form last time; needs improvement.
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7th

9

(1)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Exceptionality

8st 4lb

J: Jay Mackay

T: Scott Dixon

0-19; returns from three months off and nothing to suggest his maiden status is about to change.

33/1

9th

11

(9)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Exceptionality

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

18-race maiden who has yet to finish closer than 6l to the winner and he's not beaten many at big odds in recent outings.

66/1

9th

11

(9)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Exceptionality

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

18-race maiden who has yet to finish closer than 6l to the winner and he's not beaten many at big odds in recent outings.

66/1

Form: -82544

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
In-form maiden; ran respectably in 1m2f handicap here most recently, while shaping as if this new trip will suit; possibilities.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Certain Style

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Laura Mongan

Stole a small-field C&D event from the front last November and has failed to back up that form since; not solid.

25/1

10

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Certain Style

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Laura Mongan

Stole a small-field C&D event from the front last November and has failed to back up that form since; not solid.

25/1

10

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Certain Style

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Laura Mongan

Stole a small-field C&D event from the front last November and has failed to back up that form since; not solid.

25/1

Form: 6-056

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 25

Form & Verdict
BHA mark of 25 reflects her dismal claims on form (6f-1m); new trip needs to have dramatic effect.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

13

(5)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Platinum Perfect

8st 2lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Amanda Perrett

never better than midfield

50/1

9th

9

(2)

2nd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Lingfield (AW)

Platinum Perfect

8st 11lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Amanda Perrett

Five races, all low-level form and the latest was on the move up from 1m to 11.4f when 150-1 in a Windsor classified.

50/1

8th

15

(4)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Platinum Perfect

9st 0lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Amanda Perrett

BHA mark of 25 reflects her dismal claims on form (6f-1m); new trip needs to have dramatic effect.

50/1

Form: 090-02

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Prescott 3yo who posted an improved effort (clear second) in Chepstow handicap nine days ago, proving suited by the step up to 1m4f; could well take another step forward; respected.
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8th

6

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:42 Cartmel

Top Flight Century

11st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

2-17 over hurdles; not yet proven over quite this far but posted good effort when third at Perth (2m4f, good) this month and didn't run badly over 2m1f on only previous visit to Cartmel; could have a say.

6/1

3rd

5

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:50 Perth

Top Flight Century

11st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

C&D winner off 6lb lower at this meeting last season when with Adam Nicol (good); has since won at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) but has a bit to find with Betteryouthanme on recent Hexham form.

16/1

5th

6

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

14:13 Hexham

Top Flight Century

11st 5lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: David Thompson

Ex-Adam Nicol; winner at Sedgefield on stable debut in December (2m4f, good to soft) but below par since, including on the Flat (AW) last time.

33/1

14/1

Form: -02446

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Went close at Brighton in April; gradual regression since and latest effort took record to 0-16.
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3

(6)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:45 Brighton

Irezumi

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jim Boyle

2-36 with one of his wins coming here (1m2f, good to firm) in August last year, the other at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) in June; placed five times from six starts over C&D this year, but below form on soft the last twice; could do with the ground drying out, but considered if it does.

13/2

3

(10)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:42 Brighton

Irezumi

9st 7lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Got back on the scoresheet with an emphatic win in classified event at Lingfield (11.6f) in June; ran to similar level when runner-up over C&D last month but his form has nosedived in last two runs; now drops back in grade but has a bit to prove again and he's a frequent slow starter.

14/1

11

(10)

11th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

14:47 Epsom

Irezumi

8st 7lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Jim Boyle

Used to be a notorious slow starter but he's been a bit better in that department since the summer and it was a solid effort in this headgear combination when second of five at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; stayed on from the rear when third in an amateur riders' race over that C&D 12 days later; this is a notch above the standard he regularly contests, though.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 70-500

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden who is far from solid on form; finished last in 1m4f AW classified event most recently.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(7)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Atwixaday

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Soundly beaten at classified level the last twice and remains a thoroughly inconsistent maiden; others preferred.

12/1

16/1

Form: 977-

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
One of the lesser lights at the Balding yard judged on her 2yo novice form; however, may take a step forward at this lesser level on reappearance; follow the market signals.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8

(8)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Lady Birdie

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

In the frame four times but vulnerable in classified events so far and no real incentive to support her despite the addition of cheekpieces.

16/1

9th

8

(8)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Lady Birdie

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

In the frame four times but vulnerable in classified events so far and no real incentive to support her despite the addition of cheekpieces.

16/1

8th

8

(11)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Lady Birdie

9st 7lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Andrew Balding

Threatened to win off a basement handicap mark on turf last summer but was out of form on Tapeta when last seen in the autumn; needs two-month break to have done her good.

8/1

Form: 060-7

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Showed no improvement upped to 1m4f at Lingfield (AW) on handicap/seasonal debut; form remains poor.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

14

(13)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Pagan King

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Showed no improvement upped to 1m4f at Lingfield (AW) on handicap/seasonal debut; form remains poor.

33/1

7th

10

(2)

16th May 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Pagan King

8st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Achieved very little in 7f novice events last year; gelded over the winter; may be better suited by a 1m4f handicap but holds dismal form claims as things stand.

25/1

7th

10

(2)

16th May 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Pagan King

8st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Achieved very little in 7f novice events last year; gelded over the winter; may be better suited by a 1m4f handicap but holds dismal form claims as things stand.

25/1

50/1

Form: 000

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 10

Form & Verdict
Three duck eggs for the Flint stable; still with same owner; no form claims on debut for new yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(1)

13th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 6

19:50 Salisbury

Glad Hope

9st 0lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Shaun Lycett

Tailed off when a 250-1 outsider for basement-grade classified race on last month's stable debut; drops back from 11.4f today.

50/1

14th

11

(7)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Glad Hope

9st 0lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Shaun Lycett

Three duck eggs for the Flint stable; still with same owner; no form claims on debut for new yard.

50/1

12th

13

(11)

15th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Windsor

Glad Hope

8st 13lb

J: William Cox

T: John & Rhys Flint

Finished tailed off in 7f/1m novices on the AW and she'll be outclassed.

100/1

16/1

Form: 50-584

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Record is 1-16; respectable fourth in C&D handicap most recently; needs a bigger effort to win on these terms.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

7

(15)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Native Melody

9st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Gay Kelleway

Record is 1-16; respectable fourth in C&D handicap most recently; needs a bigger effort to win on these terms.

16/1

4th

10

(1)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Native Melody

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Gay Kelleway

Won off 5lb higher at Lingfield (1m1f, good to firm) last August but she has mixed record since and was beaten 18l at Brighton (1m4f, good) last month; blinkers now return and she comes with risks.

25/1

8th

9

(9)

9th May 2024

Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:53 Brighton

Native Melody

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Gay Kelleway

in touch with leaders, lost position over 2f out, weakened 1f out

14/1

Form: 00-656 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Not the force of old; beaten about 5l in C&D handicap most recently; needs to step up on that effort.
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Piranheer

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £173.50
Straight Forecast £178.52
Trifecta £2689.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Top Flight Century

The Times:

Thursday

Telegraph:

Letmebetheboss

RP RATINGS:

Big Jimbo

D Express:

Thursday

NEWMARKET:

Top Flight Century

Daily Mail:

Top Flight Century

Daily Mirror:

Top Flight Century

The Star:

Top Flight Century

Daily Record:

Top Flight Century

The Guardian:

Letmebetheboss

POSTDATA:

Big Jimbo