August 19 / 18.55 Windsor

18.55

Good To Firm

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  • 0m 6f 12y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 0-2097 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Had a near miss at Thirsk on his seasonal return but that hasn't proved a springboard to better things; now 5lb lower though and more serious headgear could focus his mind; Oisin Murphy booked.
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9th

1

(2)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

This easier off his last winning mark for a yard among the winners of late; has only been beyond sprint trips twice during a long career, though, and has stamina to prove.

16/1

9th

5

(2)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

Potentially well handicapped but was sluggish after a break over C&D in January.

14/1

8th

4

(7)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Capitalised on the drop into Class 6 company when winning over C&D last October; came up short in Class 5 company twice afterwards and although he should be well treated on historical evidence, he may prove up against it back from 11 weeks off.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 21-344

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Just one win in nine runs and has been expensive to follow, including when a disappointing 5-2 chance last time at Lingfield; however, now returns from a gelding operation and he does have the ability to do some damage off this mark.
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10th

11

(9)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Kodiac Thriller

8st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mark Walford

Had a good season for new yard in 2025, winning on second start and running two excellent races at Ripon when returned to 6f, notably when first home on his side in the Great St Wilfrid (good to firm) in August; confirmed his liking for that course when winning there three weeks ago and needs to prove he's the same horse elsewhere.

8/1

1st

9

(8)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Kodiac Thriller

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Prominent-racer; did well for this yard last year, winning at Thirsk in May and running several good races in defeat, notably when best of the stands' rail group in the Great St Wilfrid over C&D; he needs to leave his low-key seasonal return well behind if he is to feature today though.

33/1

17th

16

(5)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Kodiac Thriller

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Prominent-racer; did well for this yard last year, winning at Thirsk in May and running several good races in defeat, notably when best of the stands' rail group in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon; 1lb lower today and a big run could be forthcoming.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 870583 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Record on turf sits at 0-22 but he is a four-time AW winner and comes here on the back of an unlucky third at Leicester last week, having to wait for a gap as the principals stole a march on him; this is a stronger race but Richard Kingscote replaces a 7lb claimer and he's a big player.
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2

(5)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ultramarine

9st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: David Evans

Shaped well, amid traffic issues, over 6f at Kempton on reappearance; has gained most wins over 7f, including twice at Wolverhampton; interesting back up in trip with Toby Moore taking off a handy 7lb.

8/1

5th

4

(4)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Ultramarine

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

6f winner but majority of his wins at 7f; went back-to-back at Chepstow in May/June; not in same form since and returns to AW after a break with his mark still looking tricky; drop back down in trip also a slight query.

10/1

Form: -12505 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Returned to action with a cosy C&D win in April (good; handles most ground) and then went close at Goodwood the following month (6f, heavy); his progress has stalled more recently but this is an ease in grade and a revival isn't out of the question.
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10

(7)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Bishops Crown

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

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

18:30 Windsor

Bishops Crown

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

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

19:10 Windsor

Bishops Crown

8st 8lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

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

Form: -21310 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Five 6f runs at Yarmouth this year, winning twice (good and good to firm) before his progress ground to a halt in a Racing League event last month; further progress required to win at this level.
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4th

1

(8)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Hover On The Wind

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Boasts a decent record around this time of year; below par on turf last time but he's bounced back from blips before and he's in off the same mark as when going close over C&D in March; one to consider.

12/1

10th

2

(7)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Hover On The Wind

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Close third, despite traffic issues, in AW contest when last seen two months ago; defied a 2lb higher mark over C&D (good to firm) last May and warrants respect back here.

13/2

10/1

Form: 757275

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-9 for this yard but he's run some good races, including his second to a well-handicapped opponent at Haydock in June and when fifth over C&D four weeks ago; his track position wasn't beneficial on that occasion and he's been dropped another 1lb since; good run expected.
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6th

3

(1)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Tremblant

9st 12lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

Ex-French gelding who doesn't always convince and has come more than a stone down the weights for this yard; ran fairly in one previous start on Tapeta but is some way down the pecking order.

14/1

6th

3

(1)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Tremblant

9st 12lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

Ex-French gelding who doesn't always convince and has come more than a stone down the weights for this yard; ran fairly in one previous start on Tapeta but is some way down the pecking order.

14/1

10th

7

(4)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Tremblant

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Amy Murphy

slowly away, in rear and outpaced, reminder early

10/1

Form: 31157 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
On the up prior to a lacklustre effort at Newmarket last month; fair run at Goodwood three weeks ago and this is an ease in class; still has time on her side after just five runs.
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1st

6

(7)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Miss Bodacious

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Easy win at Newmarket on her handicap debut in June (6f, good to firm) but she was clobbered for that and has found it tougher going since, albeit against some useful opposition; not far off her best in a first-time visor in August and now tries blinkers and a tongue-tie; effective on AW; still has time to deliver upon that early promise.

9/2

4th

6

(3)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Thirsk

Miss Bodacious

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

in touch with leaders, outpaced 3f out, soon rallied, no extra inside final furlong

5/1

Form: 734143 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Free-going sort; off the mark for the season at York last month (5f, good to soft); two creditable efforts have followed but whether he really wants this sixth furlong a moot point.
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8th

7

(2)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:52 Leicester

The Coffee Pod

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Picked up for 4,000gns from the Hannon yard last autumn after breaking a blood-vessel for the second time in four runs; not much luck and maybe fresh is the time to catch him, going in a first-time hood, but the stiff 6f is a concern (most starts at 5f).

16/1

7

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:58 Goodwood

The Coffee Pod

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Travelled well but found little for pressure here 11 days ago (5f, good); that was after three months off and he lurks on a dangerous mark; fine on soft.

12/1

1

(6)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:18 Goodwood

The Coffee Pod

10st 0lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Quirky customer who signalled a return to form when keeping-on third at Windsor (5f, good to firm) when last seen in May; on a dangerous mark.

9/2

Form: 57-548

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has form over 6f but perhaps best suited by an easy 7f; absent since February and opposable starting out for his new yard (same owners).
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5

(10)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Letmelivemylife

9st 10lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Paul Attwater

Triple C&D winner; well treated on his early 2023 form but he's been well below that level in all three starts for this trainer; looks in need of more help from the handicapper.

25/1

5

(10)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Letmelivemylife

9st 10lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Paul Attwater

Triple C&D winner; well treated on his early 2023 form but he's been well below that level in all three starts for this trainer; looks in need of more help from the handicapper.

25/1

9th

8

(1)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Letmelivemylife

9st 5lb

J: William Cox

T: Paul Attwater

took keen hold, never better than midfield

20/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 044439 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
This more suitable than the Goodwood handicap he contested (from out of the weights) three weeks ago; has form on fast ground but his record on slower than good is a bit more persuasive.
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9th

5

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Danger Alert

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Still consistent but hasn't won in three years and isn't as good now; just a fair comeback effort over 5f here 12 days ago in second-time cheekpieces (has often worn a visor) but won't mind going back up in trip now he's had a run.

12/1

Form: -49503 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; ran creditably for third here three weeks ago and he's been dropped 1lb since; no surprise to see him go well.
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10th

11

(9)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

As If By Chance

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Inconsistent and regressive this year but down the weights and he was third of 13 off this mark over C&D last month; would have been closer granted a clear run and can be involved if he's on another going day.

8/1

3rd

12

(6)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

As If By Chance

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

5lb lower than for his turf win last August; mixed bag this year but he's fully effective under these conditions; others still appeal more.

16/1

11th

10

(11)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:55 Windsor

As If By Chance

9st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

slowly away

10/1

33/1

Form: 471590

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
5f novice win (AW) in April; hasn't looked obviously well treated in three handicaps this summer and others have more pressing claims.
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9th

1

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Angels Call

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Nikki Evans

1-17 with his best form (including his sole win) coming over shorter trips; down the pecking order.

33/1

7th

6

(4)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Angels Call

9st 0lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Nikki Evans

Course winner but over 5f; nothing to suggest he wants this far though and easy enough to look elsewhere.

33/1

9th

4

(5)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Angels Call

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Nikki Evans

Former sprinter who finished well behind Desiderata back from a break last Monday; never gone beyond an extended 1m, so stamina is an obvious concern.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £38.50
Straight Forecast £41.19
Tricast £509.30
Trifecta £394.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tremblant

Telegraph:

The Coffee Pod

TOPSPEED:

Kodiac Thriller

The Times:

Miss Bodacious

RP RATINGS:

Bishop's Crown

NEWMARKET:

Lucky Man

The Sun:

Ultramarine

Daily Mirror:

The Coffee Pod

Daily Record:

The Coffee Pod

Daily Mail:

Kodiac Thriller

The Star:

Kodiac Thriller

POSTDATA:

Tremblant

The Guardian:

Tremblant

D Express:

Tremblant