July 01 / 18.15 Windsor

18.15

Good To Firm

British EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Horses In Bands C-D) (EBF Restricted Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5372.99
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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British EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Horses In Bands C-D) (EBF Restricted Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £51.00
  • Place: £7.60

Form: 84

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made the frame at Wetherby (5.5f, good) three weeks ago and pedigree suggests he could well take another step forward, being out of a 2yo winner for his yard; not dismissed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16

(8)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:50 York

Balzarini

9st 1lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: John Butler

Hasn't looked well handicapped for his new stable but his mark is easing and conditions shouldn't faze him; this looks a tough race in which to try to rediscover his best though.

33/1

6

(3)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

20:00 Windsor

Balzarini

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Butler

Ran in a couple of Group 3s for Stuart Williams late last summer before changing hands for 40,000gns; returned to handicaps for new yard this spring but he's been well held in his three runs and overall record now stands at 1-10; opposable.

25/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 33 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Solid third, behind colts who subsequently ran well at Royal Ascot, at Chelmsford (6f, AW) on debut; beaten favourite in C&D event (good to firm) since but was far from discredited in filling the same position; remains open to progress and holds major claims.
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4th

1

(8)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Invincible Crown

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ruth Carr

He has done his winning on AW and, although he handles turf, it has been a while since he ran to form on the grass; drops in class today but others look safer.

9/1

6th

8

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

14:48 Pontefract

Invincible Crown

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Seems happiest on AW nowadays; not at best at Wolverhampton when last seen in December; trainer may have stronger claims with Jojo Rabbit.

25/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 27

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising second at Salisbury (5f, good) then posted a lesser effort at Bath (5.7f, good to firm); this Harry Angel colt has place possibilities on the debut form.
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2nd

4

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mister McGregor

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Mullineaux

Yet to get his head in front and tried in different headgear when only ninth in 5f Nottingham handicap two weeks ago; headgear is changed again now.

11/1

9th

10

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Mister McGregor

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

Inconsistent 23-race maiden who has finished out the back at Wolverhampton and Thirsk in his last two runs; visor is now tried and he needs a major revival on this drop back in trip.

33/1

14th

12

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Mister McGregor

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

0-22 and he beat just two in 6f classified event at Wolverhampton last time; blinkers are now tried on this unreliable sort.

16/1

7/2

Form: 25

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts over C&D, finishing second in April (good) then only fifth in May (good to firm; raced awkwardly); leading player on the debut form, which has received several boosts since; Tom Marquand, who is 2-3 on connections' useful sprinter Woodhay Wonder this season, looks a significant booking (up for first time).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

1

(8)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Woodhay Whisper

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Jones

Closely matched with Irish Dancer and Street Life on C&D form from two weeks ago when she was short of room late on; all her wins have come at 6f but she's effective at 5f and she should be in the shake-up again.

6/1

4th

4

(5)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Woodhay Whisper

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last month and has had excuses there on both starts since (wide draw then slow start); however, the drop back to 5f isn't an obvious positive.

12/1

Form: 7

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weakened in the latter stages over 6f here last Monday, finishing seventh of eight (beaten about 5l); may do better dropped to 5f with that outing under his belt.
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3rd

2

(3)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eighteencaratgold

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

in touch with leaders

9/2

3rd

2

(3)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eighteencaratgold

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

in touch with leaders

9/2

9th

6

(8)

9th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Eighteencaratgold

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

led

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
22,000gns yearling, 8,000gns 2yo; Advertise half-sister to 5.7f/6f winner Watchya, out of Group-placed 5f 2yo winner; trainer also runs Balzarini; market instructive.
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9

(6)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pure Liberty

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Seven-race maiden; went close at Brighton in August and ran creditably, just under 2l behind Startling, over C&D most recently; now gets a 5lb pull with that rival; in the mix.

6/1

3rd

9

(10)

21st Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:19 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pure Liberty

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Left poor nursery debut well behind when very close second at Brighton (5.2f, good to firm; first-time hood/tongue-tie) last month; slightly disappointing there on latest outing but still considered on this AW debut.

7/1

4th

7

(1)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

13:50 Brighton

Pure Liberty

8st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

Tailed off in three of her first four runs but she really got her act together when going very close in C&D nursery (good to firm; headgear added) 13 days ago; 3lb higher here but she's open to more progress and is a key player with Silvestre De Sousa booked.

11/4

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
24,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; Inns Of Court half-brother to 6f AW 2yo winner Ippotheos, out of 6f winner (including AW 2yo); stable is just 1-36 with 2yos this term.
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4th

5

(6)

14th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:14 Leicester

Jr Climbs

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Record is only 1-15 and it's 15 months since the win; however, has clear possibilities on these terms switched to a seller, provided he takes well to added blinkers.

5/2

9

(4)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jr Climbs

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Bumped into one at Haydock and his subsequent flop as favourite can be ignored, with him said to have pulled too hard on soft ground; this mark ought to be within range.

8/1

4

(2)

2nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

14:00 Chepstow

Jr Climbs

9st 12lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: David Evans

Reduced mark and showed signs of a return to form in a first-time tongue-tie (retained since) at Ffos Las in June; duly stepped up when second of 12 at Haydock (7f, good) last month; back up 3lb and another for the shortlist.

3/1

50/1

Form: 6

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Needs to improve sharply on her Wolverhampton effort (5f, AW) and may be one for handicaps later on.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(6)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Ruby Rascal

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

prominent

9/4

2nd

10

(6)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Ruby Rascal

9st 0lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Joseph Parr

Something to find on her nursery efforts, both over 6f, but pedigree suggests this extra furlong may prompt improvement; best RPR achieved on sole AW attempt.

14/1

7th

6

(3)

1st Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:22 Brighton

Ruby Rascal

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Joseph Parr

Met a spot of trouble at Windsor (nursery debut) last time and the bare form can be marked up a touch; ties in with some of today's rivals on that effort; may improve granted better luck.

9/1

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debutante by Showcasing and the first foal of a once-raced sister to 6f Group 3 winner Strath Burn and half-sister to four useful winners; stable is 0-3 with 2yos this year.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Dubai Magic

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Matt Crawley

Has done well since dropped to 0-50 classified company (2161), her latest win coming over C&D 19 days ago; needs to show she can mix it back in a handicap, but a player if she can.

6/1

1st

6

(11)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Dubai Magic

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Matt Crawley

Broke her duck at the 20th attempt when keeping on to score in a similar event at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) last month; blew any chance of following up back there when slowly away latest and not written off if she avoids a repeat.

11/2

Form: 00

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always towards the rear in both outings, latest over C&D; no form claims.
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10

(2)

6th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Angel At Midnight

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Has the worst chance on form, reflected by the three duck eggs next to her name; needs to be transformed by the handicap scenario.

25/1

10th

12

(6)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

Angel At Midnight

9st 0lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Always towards the rear in both outings, latest over C&D; no form claims.

100/1

10th

6

(2)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Windsor

Angel At Midnight

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

80-1 at Wolverhampton and never emerged from the rear; Colocolo was fifth in that race.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to 7f AW winner Giant (including 2yo), out of tough Listed-placed 6f-7f winner (including 2yo); connections also run The Last Time; heed the market signals.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3

(2)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Kempton (AW)

I Follow Rivers

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Spencer

Has form figures of 31122 since handicapping and that latest second was a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f; lost right hind shoe) two weeks ago; only 1lb higher in this similar race and he's open to more progress back on Polytrack; big player.

3/1

2nd

12

(7)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

I Follow Rivers

10st 2lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard Spencer

Progressive since handicapping, winning 7f events here and at Kempton this spring; solid second at Bath last time (1m, firm; slowly-run race); could take another step forward back on AW and he has the assistance of a leading amateur; would have more to prove over an extended mile if they go a strong pace

5/1

2nd

1

(2)

14th May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:42 Bath

I Follow Rivers

9st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Has proved a different proposition since switching to handicaps following a gelding operation, winning two of his last three starts (all three over 7f on AW); now steps up to a 1m (he's speedily bred) on this return to turf under a penalty, 4lb higher than for last week's Kempton win; respected in his hat-trick attempt.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£6,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; Soldier's Call half-sister to three winners, notably Batal Dandy (5.5f) and St Pantaleon (French 1m1f-1m4f AW including 2yo); yard's first 2yo runner of the season.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10

(9)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nanna Western

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Georgina Nicholls

Didn't manage to beat too many rivals in three attempts on turf (5f-6f; peak RPR 26) last year; steps up significantly in trip for AW/handicap debut with plenty to prove; far safer to look elsewhere for the solution.

50/1

10

(9)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nanna Western

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Georgina Nicholls

Didn't manage to beat too many rivals in three attempts on turf (5f-6f; peak RPR 26) last year; steps up significantly in trip for AW/handicap debut with plenty to prove; far safer to look elsewhere for the solution.

50/1

9th

8

(4)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

19:00 Bath

Nanna Western

9st 2lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Georgina Nicholls

in rear but went clear with winner

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
15,000gns foal, 11,000gns yearling, 20,000gns 2yo; Oasis Dream half-brother to bumper/hurdle winner Rockstown Girl; dam 1m6f winner, sister to 1m6f-2m Flat and 2m2f/2m3f hurdle winner, half-sister to Group-placed 1m/1m6f winner Moyenne Corniche; yard is operating at good strike-rate with 2yos and the booking of William Buick is a positive; market support should be heeded.
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6th

10

(4)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Montbeliarde

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Second twice in nurseries (7f and 1m) last year and they were his only visits to Kempton; 33-1, cheekpieces went on when same again behind The Outlaw at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) three weeks ago, slowly away and passing a load of his rivals in the closing stages under 7lb claimer; now has a tongue-tie as well; 0-9 but capable of finishing thereabouts.

6/1

6th

10

(4)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Montbeliarde

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Second twice in nurseries (7f and 1m) last year and they were his only visits to Kempton; 33-1, cheekpieces went on when same again behind The Outlaw at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) three weeks ago, slowly away and passing a load of his rivals in the closing stages under 7lb claimer; now has a tongue-tie as well; 0-9 but capable of finishing thereabouts.

6/1

2nd

6

(7)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Montbeliarde

9st 8lb

J: Fred Daly

T: George Boughey

Second twice in nurseries at Kempton (7f and 1m, Polytrack) last year; well beaten at Wolverhampton (8.5f, Tapeta) latest but has bounced back before and may just be better on Polytrack than Tapeta; cheekpieces go on; not ruled out.

12/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to winners Run Boy Run (6f AW) and Maharajas Express (5f/6f including 2yo), half-brother to three winners; dam 5f winner (including 2yo); connections also run I Follow Rivers; check the betting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(10)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

The Last Time

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, towards rear

9/1

12th

11

(10)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

The Last Time

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, towards rear

9/1

5th

7

(7)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Last Time

8st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Gelded since last turf run and may do better now handicapping on AW; follow the market signals for further guidance.

6/1

Non-runners

Glamorous Jewel

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £215.70
Straight Forecast £182.74
Trifecta £1519.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Invincible Crown

SPOTLIGHT:

Woodhay Whisper

D Express:

Montbeliarde

NEWMARKET:

Dubai Magic

The Times:

Invincible Crown

Telegraph:

Invincible Crown

Daily Mail:

Invincible Crown

The Sun:

Invincible Crown

The Star:

Invincible Crown

Daily Record:

Invincible Crown

POSTDATA:

Woodhay Whisper

The Guardian:

Woodhay Whisper

Daily Mirror:

Woodhay Whisper