October 14 / 17.25 Windsor

17.25

Soft

Berkshire Winter Million, Windsor 19th January Handicap

  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 0m 6f 12y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Berkshire Winter Million, Windsor 19th January Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 089801 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Recorded a 33-1 win under Laura Pearson at Yarmouth (6f, soft) last Monday, ending a spell in the doldrums; even with 6lb penalty he remains well treated on 2yo form; major player.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(1)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

World Of Darcy

9st 0lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: John Ryan

All five wins have been on turf, rattling up a three-timer in October 2024; it's been downhill since and while cheekpieces replace usual blinkers, he makes little appeal here.

25/1

5th

6

(2)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

World Of Darcy

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Finished second here just before Christmas but over 6f; struggled since, including over C&D latest; Sedgemoor is the more obvious of the stable pair.

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 1-5447 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Similar type to Tilsworth Turf, being 2-3 on soft going; gained the wins at Windsor in 2022 and Brighton in 2023, latter under Hollie Doyle; one to consider granted similar ground.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Gherkin

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Stuart Kittow

On dangerous mark and is versatile ground-wise but his last win was in 2023 and he's struggled in both runs this season; has lots to prove and he needs a big turnaround after a break.

16/1

6

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Gherkin

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Stuart Kittow

On dangerous mark and is versatile ground-wise but his last win was in 2023 and he's struggled in both runs this season; has lots to prove and he needs a big turnaround after a break.

16/1

1

(1)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:30 Chepstow

Gherkin

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Stuart Kittow

On a workable mark and versatile regarding ground, but last month's seasonal debut (7f) was very disappointing and he needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing; blinkers refitted.

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 846294

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame several times, including of late, but remains a maiden (0-21) and hasn't been able to take advantage of a declining mark; set for minor honours at best.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

13

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Roman Spring

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Up in the weights following three wins in the second half of last year; not at his best in a couple of starts back off 3lb higher and might need more help yet from the handicapper.

25/1

6th

8

(3)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:17 Windsor

Roman Spring

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Three wins (6f, good to firm (twice) and 5f, AW) last year; didn't run badly on last week's return to action at Salisbury but he will need a step forward to take this.

8/1

3rd

1

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Roman Spring

11st 2lb

J: Mr Michael Try

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

It took him a long time to get off the mark but he was successful three times last year; goes on any ground, but may just need this after five months off; stable also runs Beau Jardine.

5/1

10/1

Form: 113-76 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Couple of good-ground wins, including over C&D, as a 2yo; below best in two starts since returning from ten-month layoff but this return to Windsor may have positive effect.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(3)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Art Fantastique

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Usher

Hindered by slow starts this year for new stable, taking AW record to 0-8; however, has possibilities off current mark provided he's helped by first-time blinkers.

7/1

7th

2

(5)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

11:35 Lingfield (AW)

Art Fantastique

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Mark Usher

slowly away, in rear

8/1

7th

2

(5)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

11:35 Lingfield (AW)

Art Fantastique

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Mark Usher

slowly away, in rear

8/1

Form: 637752 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in first-time cheekpieces at Brighton (good) last month, posting her best effort since winning at Salisbury (6f, soft) in May; interesting in the retained headgear.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(4)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Lingfield

Thunderous Love

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jonathan Portman

Winner of five 6f handicaps on turf/AW last year; latest performance was a bit better than it looked and she is now back to her last winning mark, but this trip does appear to stretch her.

13/2

7th

15

(4)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Thunderous Love

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

The winner of five 6f handicaps last year, beating a few reopposing rivals in the process; only midfield at Leicester on last month's return but the stable form is a positive and she could take a step forward.

12/1

5th

5

(4)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Leicester

Thunderous Love

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Went from strength to strength in 2025, her five 6f wins culminating with one at Salisbury (good to firm, as for the other turf successes) last July; made winning comeback last year but that was off a lowly mark; needs to be right on her game to win this reappearance.

8/1

Form: 025782

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Runner-up a few times during her inconsistent 2024 campaign; not sure to back up the latest effort (6f, AW) and even less certain to go one better, being 0-17.
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1st

2

(10)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Crocus Time

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ron Barr

May have needed her Thirsk reappearance ten days ago, but just 1-28 and this is just her second attempt at 5f; others preferred.

11/2

10th

10

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Crocus Time

9st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ron Barr

Placed over C&D for Richard Hannon and her three runs at Thirsk for her new yard last summer yielded two close thirds and her breakthrough success; she has a 227-day absence to overcome today but is still likely to give it a good go.

10/1

33/1

Form: 5-6580 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
No win on turf since 2021 and holds very weak claims on 2024 form; opposed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

10

(8)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Company Minx

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: J R Jenkins

towards rear

20/1

9th

10

(8)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Company Minx

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: J R Jenkins

towards rear

20/1

1

(5)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Company Minx

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: J R Jenkins

Four wins over 6f including two on Polytrack, but she hasn't shown enough since returning from a year off last summer to suggest she will be winning this.

16/1

Form: 628267 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
AW win on final 2yo start in Ireland; runner-up four times on turf for current yard and has a fighting chance off current mark provided she's back to form (below par last twice).
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Verdict Starting price

8

(1)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:10 Windsor

Milliethemollie

9st 1lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Tony Carroll

Fair third in a classified event at Lingfield (6f, AW) ten days ago but this is tougher back in a handicap and her sole win was on Polytrack in December 2023; hood reapplied.

12/1

3rd

4

(8)

18th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:45 Lingfield (AW)

Milliethemollie

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Sole win came over Dundalk's Polytrack 6f, though about as effective on turf at her best; trail went cold from the end of last summer, and didn't lay down enough of a marker on this month's return to persuade.

7/1

6th

8

(10)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:30 Chepstow

Milliethemollie

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Tony Carroll

Ex-Irish filly who regressed for this yard last year; returns from six months off and Jack Doughty, who's often ridden her, partners stablemate My Genghis.

25/1

Form: 541784 C

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Effective on turf in the past but has raced mostly on AW in 2024, winning twice; meagre RPRs in her two attempts on grass this year; not the percentage call.
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9th

2

(8)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:25 Windsor

All In The Hips

9st 10lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

dwelt start, soon recovered and in touch with leaders

12/1

4

(2)

27th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

19:08 Lingfield (AW)

All In The Hips

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: David Evans

Two wins on the AW this year, the latest at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in May; not the easiest to predict, though, and has followed that success with two lesser efforts; not quite sure what to expect.

6/1

8th

8

(3)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

All In The Hips

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Soft-ground 5f win last April on one of her two visits to this track; three wins in the meantime, latest on Wolverhampton AW (6f) this May; no show on latest start but plenty of 2023 turf form (acts on any going) gives her a big shout.

9/1

7/2

Form: 1P0881 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Scored comfortably at Ripon (6f) last month, taking record on soft going to 2-3 (poor form on AW/good/good to firm otherwise); respected if the ground is slower than good.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:18 Nottingham

Tilsworth Turf

8st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Both wins came over 6f on soft ground in 2024 but he's mostly struggled since the latest of them; off for 134 days and he's best watched.

40/1

8th

9

(1)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Tilsworth Turf

8st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Produced one of his better efforts in last C&D attempt but is by no means sure to reproduce it, being far from consistent; yet to win on AW.

33/1

9th

12

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:30 Yarmouth

Tilsworth Turf

8st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Snapped a string of lacklustre efforts when a much-improved third at Southwell (5f AW; 100-1); RPRs illustrate this is his optimum trip but whether he can replicate that latest effort back on turf is questionable.

20/1

Non-runners

Bated Breeze

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £27.00
Straight Forecast £24.03
Tricast £104.91
Trifecta £133.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

World Of Darcy

Daily Mail:

Tilsworth Turf

The Guardian:

Crocus Time

The Star:

Tilsworth Turf

RP RATINGS:

World Of Darcy

POSTDATA:

World Of Darcy

NEWMARKET:

World Of Darcy

The Times:

World Of Darcy

Telegraph:

World Of Darcy

D Express:

World Of Darcy

Daily Mirror:

World Of Darcy

The Sun:

World Of Darcy

Daily Record:

Crocus Time