June 24 / 20.10 Windsor

20.10

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 1m 3f 99y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

OUR TIP

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 9-6511 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Unbeaten in this headgear combination in two runs over C&D last month; did it comfortably on soft ground and, although it was harder work on good to firm after a 6lb rise, he was still fairly dominant from the front; has another 4lb to contend with now but should deal with that okay.
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5th

8

(2)

27th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket

Lucentio

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Unbeaten in this headgear combination in 11.4f handicaps at Windsor on last three outings; did it comfortably on soft ground before harder work on good to firm while showing improved form again on last two starts; this race, however, is a mighty leap up in class.

14/1

1st

3

(1)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:10 Windsor

Lucentio

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

raced in second, led going easily over 2f out, faced challenge and clear with one other when ridden against near rail over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

15/8

1st

6

(7)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

17:06 Windsor

Lucentio

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Came good at fifth attempt, drawing clear inside final furlong to win quite comfortably over C&D (soft) in first-time cheekpieces a fortnight ago; encounters much faster ground and is 6lb higher today but still features prominently in calculations.

100/30

5/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 88-623 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Perhaps didn't appreciate the good to soft ground when stepped up to 1m4f at Leicester as his pedigree is all stamina; the form of his AW second on handicap debut (1m2f) has worked out a treat and he could well bounce back under these conditions with a tongue-tie tried.
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9th

15

(1)

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Reaching High

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: W P Mullins

Dam is Ascot Gold Cup winner Estimate; inconsistent for Sir Michael Stoute last term, best efforts when second on good to firm in June and drubbing his opponents over 1m6f on AW in August; tailed off in the Melrose at York (6-1) final 3yo outing but made a bright start for new yard when beaten on the nod at Leopardstown (1m4f) last month; needs improvement but there is a great deal to suggest he arrives here with major potential as a stayer.

7/2

1

(1)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Reaching High

10st 12lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: W P Mullins

Wide margin AW winner at Wolverhampton (1m6f) off 81 for Michael Stoute last August and 11lb higher now; best turf effort a 0.5l second of 6 at Windsor (11.5f, gd-fm); lacks a run but respected on debut for Willie Mullins.

11/2

1

(1)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Reaching High

10st 12lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: W P Mullins

Wide margin AW winner at Wolverhampton (1m6f) off 81 for Michael Stoute last August and 11lb higher now; best turf effort a 0.5l second of 6 at Windsor (11.5f, gd-fm); lacks a run but respected on debut for Willie Mullins.

11/2

11/4

Form: 74-56 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
310,000gns yearling by Frankel; some positives to take from his qualifying runs and, at odds of 13-8, better was expected of him on handicap debut at Chester (1m2f, good); wouldn't judge him on that and this trip should suit.
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1st

5

(6)

4th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 209y

Class 3

14:47 Ascot

Hutchence

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon rallied and good headway on near side of group, led over 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, easily

7/4

3rd

4

(6)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

13:50 Haydock

Hutchence

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Disappointing favourite and co-favourite in his first two handicaps but has turned a major corner with blinkers fitted for his two starts since, winning at Salisbury and Newbury (both 1m4f on good to firm); first off the bridle turning for home last time, before leading on the post, which sees a switch of headgear today (off 6lb higher mark) but also a step up in trip which has to make appeal; leading player.

9/2

1st

6

(7)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Newbury

Hutchence

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Disappointing favourite and co-favourite in his first two handicaps but the blinkers went on at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago and he won that six-runner race in good style; 8lb higher today but may have turned a corner and has to be taken seriously.

5/2

Form: 6-04

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
On his second start he ran in a good Newbury maiden won by the Dante winner and his 12l fourth over 1m here (soft) was just as encouraging, having been held up in a slowly run race; could be a sharp improver now raised in distance for handicap debut.
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8

(2)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

15:55 Chester

Paradoxical

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Six AW wins since December, including a four-timer in February/March after the cheekpieces went on; four defeats have followed but he was staying on again when hampered in the closing stages over the extended 1m2f here last time, suggesting this return to a longer trip may suit.

20/1

Form: 0-286

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
His standout run in four is his second in a 1m maiden at Kempton; has struggled since, though an early stumble was no help on his handicap debut at Haydock (1m2f, good to firm); tries cheekpieces, having worn a hood until last time.
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5

(3)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:15 Haydock

Normandy Legend

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Maiden under both codes; left James Ferguson after finishing tailed off in Windsor handicap last June and has suffered some heavy defeats over hurdles for these connections too; returns to the Flat with plenty to prove.

20/1

7th

8

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Normandy Legend

11st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Hinted at ability over hurdles last November, but has gone the wrong way since; a second wind operation will need to have made a difference.

20/1

Form: 9-1185 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Instant success in handicaps with wins over C&D and 1m4f at Wolverhampton; now has to bounce back from two heavy defeats but we've been here before with Johnston handicappers.
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10th

9

(11)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Arch Legend

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Two wins for Charlie Johnston in 2024, including over 1m4f on Tapeta; mixed form since and may be better for the run after 301-day break; refused to enter stalls on intended reappearance.

20/1

10

(10)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arch Legend

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ruth Carr

Course winner for Charlie Johnston; struggled for this yard last summer and returns from nine months off tonight; did win first time out as a 3yo but would want to see some support before considering him.

25/1

7th

2

(2)

5th Aug 2025

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Arch Legend

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual winner last year for Charlie Johnston, also a 2m second on AW last December; best effort for this yard came when runner-up at Beverley (1m4f, good) in May but he's struggled in four starts since; steps back up in trip with a revival needed.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.30
Straight Forecast £9.06
Trifecta £15.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Lucentio

SPOTLIGHT:

Reaching High

The Times:

Hutchence

NEWMARKET:

Lucentio

Telegraph:

Lucentio

The Guardian:

Lucentio

Daily Mail:

Lucentio

D Express:

Lucentio

Daily Mirror:

Lucentio

The Sun:

Lucentio

The Star:

Lucentio

Daily Record:

Lucentio

RP RATINGS:

Reaching High