July 15 / 20.50 Windsor

20.50

Good To Firm

Trailfinders, The Travel Experts Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Trailfinders, The Travel Experts Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 514

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Raced solo towards the near side when winning a novice at Lingfield (7.6f, good) in June; close fourth of seven in handicap at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) and that's only half the story, as he was persistently short of room and seemed to finish full of running; of major interest off same mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(2)

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:55 Salisbury

Due To Henry

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Suited by soft ground; has lacked consistency since defying a 10lb higher mark at Newbury two years ago and blinkers had no clear effect last time; however, very well treated if this is one of his better days.

16/1

6th

7

(7)

18th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Newbury

Due To Henry

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

His three wins in 2024 included this race off an 8lb higher mark; hit and miss this year, most recently when last of seven at Yarmouth on Tuesday; new blinkers replace cheekpieces.

10/1

7th

6

(8)

15th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:17 Yarmouth

Due To Henry

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

No win for nearly two years and 2024 delivered clearly his best ratings; placed twice over about 1m2f, though, in a four-race 2026 campaign and even that form makes this look a competitive mark.

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 5291-

Last run: 337 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Upped in trip and fitted with cheekpieces for nursery debut at Leicester (7f, good to firm) last August and he improved markedly to win 11-runner race in clearcut fashion, leading final 1f; gelded since; up 7lb but he shaped as if he'd stay and had more in the tank.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(3)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Royal Blaze

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ewan Whillans

In-form 5yo who won twice over C&D last month (good/good to firm); probably doesn't have much margin for error after latest 4lb rise but ought to be on the premises again.

4/1

1st

1

(9)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Royal Blaze

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Triple turf winner who made it 2-2 over C&D when bouncing back with a comfortable success (good) three weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 3lb higher and he won't mind if the forecast rain arrives; key player.

4/1

1st

7

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Royal Blaze

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ewan Whillans

Needs to rebound from a substandard AW run ten days ago but made the frame on two of three turf starts in the spring (both times over 1m1f) and this longer trip probably suits better; can't be ignored off current mark.

12/1

Form: 53-2

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Progressive in three AW starts, making most when second of 12 in maiden at Chelmsford (1m2f) on latest; this is quite a warm race for handicap debut but these are early days and she should still be capable of better.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(4)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:20 Kempton (AW)

Expected Arrival

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has been generally progressive in her five starts and she got off the mark in a Haydock handicap (10.4f, good to firm) in August; up 4lb but she found plenty to score with something in hand last time and this return to Polytrack is no problem; key player.

7/2

1st

3

(7)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 100y

Class 5

15:35 Haydock

Expected Arrival

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Progressive on AW on first three starts before fair third of seven on last month's handicap and turf debut at Windsor (1m2f, soft); needs to step up on that latest performance but it's possible.

8/1

Form: 33-124

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Handicap/seasonal debut when off the mark at Yarmouth (1m, good) in April; may now have reached her ceiling at 1m after two minor honours since but she shapes as if she's a good candidate for 1m2f.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(2)

24th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newmarket

Born A Rebel

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Patrick Owens

Often slowly away but has proved consistent of late, including on the Newmarket July course; close third at Yarmouth (1m) last week; place possibilities in this first attempt on the Rowley Mile.

8/1

3rd

6

(14)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

17:15 Yarmouth

Born A Rebel

9st 10lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Patrick Owens

Dual course winner (1m/7f); often loses ground at the start, which is a worry, but gave good account when second at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last month and competes off the same mark here.

9/1

2nd

4

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Newmarket (July)

Born A Rebel

9st 9lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: Patrick Owens

Exposed mare who is often slowly away; however, her form at the Newmarket July course features a success (over 7f) last summer and close third (over 1m) last week; may remain competitive.

9/2

8/1

Form: 826

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Best of the rest behind an easy winner at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) on second start; modest on starts either side but going handicapping should make him much more interesting again; needs market check on reappearance.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(8)

15th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:15 Yarmouth

Salik

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Consistent maiden handicapper who was tried in cheekpieces when turning in a rare poor effort at Lingfield (1m4f) last month; headgear is quickly dispensed with now and he's the sort to bounce back.

12/1

6th

7

(2)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:23 Lingfield (AW)

Salik

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

prominent

7/1

2nd

2

(2)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newbury

Salik

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Made his debut in only May; probably his best run when a one-paced third of seven in a 1m2f handicap at Haydock (good to firm) last time; today's longer trip looks favourable.

4/1

Form: 0-67

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Sire suggests longer trips but she's been racing freely, showing modest form in three races over 1m, and was help up last when well beaten at 250-1 in a Newbury novice last time; should do better in due course but others bring far more solid claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(6)

5th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Heckmondwike

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Harry Eustace

prominent, led after 1f

16/1

6th

7

(3)

15th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Windsor

Heckmondwike

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Harry Eustace

Sire suggests longer trips but she's been racing freely, showing modest form in three races over 1m, and was help up last when well beaten at 250-1 in a Newbury novice last time; should do better in due course but others bring far more solid claims.

16/1

7th

7

(12)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Newbury

Heckmondwike

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Harry Eustace

Sire suggests longer trips but she's been racing freely, showing modest form over 1m in a novice at Kempton (AW; 125-1) in November and maiden at Nottingham (good; 22-1) last month.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 346-1 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Promise as 2yo before winning a six-runner C&D race (good to firm) three weeks ago on seasonal/handicap debut; did it by only a short head and raised 3lb but has useful pedigree and is open to further progress.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(5)

11th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Woottons Jewel

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Michael Bell

in touch with leaders, lost position after 3f

14/1

4th

6

(7)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

15:03 Pontefract

Woottons Jewel

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Bell

held up in rear, headway on outer over 2f out, challenging over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

7/2

3rd

4

(3)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Newbury

Woottons Jewel

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Bell

towards rear

6/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £27.00
Straight Forecast £23.85
Trifecta £211.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Wootton's Jewel

SPOTLIGHT:

Due To Henry

TOPSPEED:

Royal Blaze

The Sun:

Expected Arrival

The Star:

Born A Rebel

The Times:

Due To Henry

Telegraph:

Due To Henry

POSTDATA:

Wootton's Jewel

NEWMARKET:

Wootton's Jewel

The Guardian:

Wootton's Jewel

Daily Mail:

Wootton's Jewel

Daily Mirror:

Wootton's Jewel

D Express:

Royal Blaze

Daily Record:

Royal Blaze