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Good To FirmFitzdares Sprint Series Qualifier Handicap (Windsor Sprint Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £9936
- 0m 6f 12y
- Class 3
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
25/1 (Won)
- Win: £14.80
- Place: £4.00
Form: 9-7036 C
Last run: 101 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 9 (27) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Made all up the stands' rail when springing a 40-1 surprise in this race in 2024; added another major handicap when dominating last year's Wokingham; failed to beat a rival in his next three starts though (including in this race) and he has been absent for 314 days; his draw gives him the chance to repeat the heroics of 2024 but this looks a tough assignment on his return. |
16/1 |
|
1 (9) |
21st Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 4f 214y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Over two years since he last ran on the AW but that made it 2-2 at Wolverhampton; won last year's Stewards' Cup and this year's Wokingham, so clearly a tip-top handicapper when on his game; found the ground too slow in last month's big handicap at Goodwood but his run back there last time is not so easily forgiven. |
16/1 |
|
1 (5) |
24th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Had an excuse (ground not fast enough) last time when failing by a long way to complete Stewards' Cup double; made all at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in his other two British runs this term, including the Wokingham; very useful handicapper when conditions are ideal. |
3/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 611252 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (4) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Veteran who showed his best form for a while when winning at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in February; below his best on turf at Goodwood 19 days ago but cannot be overlooked back on AW. |
12/1 |
|
8th 6 (9) |
1st May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Kickstarted 2026 with all-the-way 6f Wolverhampton win in February; up 2lb but this veteran C&D winner can't be discounted after a break. |
6/1 |
|
1st 3 (7) |
3rd Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Four wins in 2025, including over C&D and off this mark; made a pleasing return from 142 days off when fourth over C&D five weeks ago; can take a step forward today. |
5/1 |
4/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: 31-771 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (9) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Never easily knocked when competing here; had no excuses behind a couple of these 12 days ago but ran his usual sold race; has won on slow and fast ground. |
10/1 |
|
4th 9 (8) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Form dipped slightly when never-dangerous favourite in Class 3 here three weeks ago, following two seconds and a win (all also C&D) on previous three starts; back to Class 4 and, like most of these, has each-way claims. |
7/1 |
|
7th 14 (7) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
In excellent form of late and ended a long losing run with a deserved fourth C&D win in eight-runner contest a week ago; very much one to consider under a 4lb penalty with Oisin Murphy again up. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: 90-070 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (2) |
1st Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Campaigned mostly over 6f and on turf; not particularly solid on his form this season for new stable; enough to prove back at 7f for the first time since 2020. |
16/1 |
|
6 (6) |
10th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Has gained most wins at Windsor; made the frame there last time (second run for new yard) but was beaten 6l and needs to raise his game; losing run is mounting up. |
10/1 |
|
12 (13) |
26th May 2025 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
Solid sprint handicapper for the Channons over the years but only occasional flashes of his old self in 2024; has dropped down the weights but he reappeared for new yard with tailed-off effort at Ascot 16 days ago and can only be watched after that. |
33/1 |
10/1
Form: -70306 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 5 (1) |
22nd Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Few chances on AW but he ran well over C&D in November off 3lb higher; returned to winning ways in a Racing League handicap at Chepstow two weeks ago (6f, good to soft); respected despite a 4lb rise and his draw in stall 1. |
10/1 |
|
1st 1 (4) |
8th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
He's had a mixed campaign but has shown spark on occasions and was stretched by 7f last time; now below last winning mark and he's not ruled out. |
7/1 |
|
12th 3 (13) |
12th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Much better known as a sprinter but has form over 7f; now 3lb lower than when placed at Goodwood (6f, heavy) in May and his more recent efforts were perfectly respectable; back up in trip with William Buick up; a possible. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 8337-5 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (2) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Only beaten 1l when fourth in this in 2024; no wins last year and he weakened to finish 5l behind Archduke Ferdinand at Redcar last time; continues to edge down the weights. |
10/1 |
|
4th 6 (6) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Not the force of old but that is reflected in his mark; had wind surgery prior to York 18 days ago, a race in which he ran with more promise than his finishing position suggests; dropped 3lb and the return of headgear can help; better run can be expected. |
9/1 |
20/1
Form: 81-548 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (11) |
30th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Made it 3-7 over C&D when justifying favouritism with a narrow win in February; no joy in two turf runs this season and has wide draw back on Tapeta but she's now only 1lb higher than for her last success; Hollie Doyle is booked; contender if she can get back near best. |
8/1 |
|
12th 12 (7) |
12th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Sole turf win came in a 6f novice in 2023; has won five AW handicaps at 6f-7f since but her grass form over the last two seasons has been middling and needs improvement; Colin Keane has first ride for yard. |
25/1 |
|
4th 2 (3) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won her novice over C&D but her five subsequent handicap wins have been on AW, the latest at Wolverhampton when last seen in February; withdrawn after getting upset in the stalls here on May 12 (12-1 at the time of withdrawal); |
3/1 |
16/1
Form: 170-30 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 8st 6lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (4) |
3rd Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Versatile trip-wise; C&D winner; put a couple of low-key runs behind her when a front-running second at Chester three weeks ago (7.6f, good); 1lb higher but her apprentice takes off a valuable 7lb; one to consider. |
8/1 |
|
2 (9) |
13th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
On a losing run and she came in a below-form seventh of ten in 6f Windsor handicap 18 days ago; others appeal more. |
11/1 |
12/1
Form: 5-1200
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (1) |
27th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Only seen once since leaving Andrew Balding 18 months ago, when well held last October; won his novice over C&D and the hood going back on should help but it's hard to know whether he's still up to this sort of mark. |
12/1 |
|
9th 8 (4) |
1st Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Two wins for Andrew Balding last year, a Lingfield novice (7f, Polytrack) and a Ffos Las handicap (7.4f, heavy); makes his stable debut (same owner) after a year off with the hood removed; watch market. |
12/1 |
6/1
Form: 21-125 CD BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (7) |
5th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 212y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
His three wins have come over 6f but he's hinted when running well over that trip this summer that this return to 7f is worth exploring; versatile ground-wise and could be in with a chance. |
10/1 |
|
10 (1) |
14th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
C&D winner last year; promising efforts over C&D and at Yarmouth (both on soft) last month but he found things happening too quickly on good to firm ground over C&D on Monday; blinkers now replaced by a new visor. |
16/1 |
|
9th 12 (2) |
11th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Form off current mark, all in Class 4, features a success over C&D in 2024 and placed efforts the last twice; steps up two grades but Oliver Carmichael takes off a handy 7lb; could go well. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 66-446 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 (10) |
30th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Veteran who popped up at Newbury (6f, good to soft) in June; hasn't matched that in four runs since but is back down to that winning mark; still needs to turn the ship around. |
16/1 |
|
8th 11 (9) |
8th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran who popped up in a Class 5 at Newbury in June (6f, good to soft); hasn't matched that in three runs since and although he's often run well here, he's yet to win at the track; minor money perhaps his best hope. |
16/1 |
|
4th 1 (2) |
25th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Understandably not the force of old now a 10yo but he registered the ninth win of his long career when beating ten rivals at Newbury (6f, good to firm) in June; held in a couple of Class 4 events since but he's won here in the past and is not ruled out on this drop back in grade. |
7/2 |
12/1
Form: 0-0050 CD
Last run: 101 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (9) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
His last win was almost two years ago but he's well treated on old form and showed signs of a revival with blinkers added when fourth at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last time; usually comes from off the pace and could be dangerous if he gets the breaks. |
15/2 |
|
4th 10 (2) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Win haul includes two C&D wins but he missed all of 2025, was beaten a long way on his return from an absence and then failed to finish at Newbury in June; has it all to prove with refitted blinkers added to regular hood. |
40/1 |
|
16 (9) |
11th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 5lb |
Beaten a long way at 50-1 at Salisbury last month on first run since 2024 and this 8yo has to prove how much ability he retains; however, he's on a dangerous mark on his 2024 exploits and might not be a forlorn hope. |
50/1 |
16/1
Form: 2-4230
Last run: 61 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (4) |
8th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
0-7 in handicaps but ran encouragingly dropped to 5f at Southwell most recently (second start for new yard) and may build on that effort; interesting contender, being unexposed at this distance. |
4/1 |
|
2 (4) |
8th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
0-7 in handicaps but ran encouragingly dropped to 5f at Southwell most recently (second start for new yard) and may build on that effort; interesting contender, being unexposed at this distance. |
4/1 |
|
4th 5 (2) |
20th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
mounted in chute, prominent, stayed on |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 409-53 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 12 (15) |
17th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Has only won a maiden and that was in 2021; however, still early days with current yard and ran on well to make the frame at Doncaster a month ago (6f, good to firm); this looks a better race and 7f might be worth exploring again. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 3 (9) |
18th May 2024 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
towards rear, in touch with leaders after 1f |
20/1 |
|
3rd 3 (9) |
18th May 2024 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
towards rear, in touch with leaders after 1f |
20/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £93.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £87.40 |
| Tricast | £618.97 |
| Trifecta | £1065.20 |
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