August 01 / 18.25 Windsor

18.25

Good To Firm

Fitzdares Sprint Series Final Handicap

  • Prize money: £38655
  • 0m 6f 12y
  • Class 2
  • 16 runners
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Fitzdares Sprint Series Final Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.70
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 435191 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Flourishing for Dave Evans, gaining her fourth 5f win when digging deep to win Ascot handicap ten days ago; another solid effort when second over 6f at Newmarket on Saturday; should remain competitive.
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8th

3

(1)

26th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Salisbury

Cuban Breeze

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Last two wins at 6f but has been shaping as if this return to 5f will suit; defied higher marks twice under Pat Cosgrave in the summer of 2022 and holds major claims on that form.

9/1

4th

3

(8)

7th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:28 Haydock

Cuban Breeze

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

led

8/1

6th

3

(7)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:40 Windsor

Cuban Breeze

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Won a big race over C&D in 2022 off 6lb higher; only 1lb higher than for her game success at Chelmsford in November but she'll need to be somewhere near her best on this return from five months off.

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 1-8676

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Reeled off a hat-trick at Bath last summer; not hit quite the same heights this time around though and this is a warm race in which to try and bounce back.
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10

(18)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Chipstead

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Roger Teal

Eight-time winner and also first past the post in this race in 2022 (demoted to second after causing interference); well treated if retaining all his ability but he was tailed off in the Shergar Cup on his reappearance after a long absence, having hit his head on the stalls; risky.

40/1

10th

4

(5)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Chipstead

9st 9lb

J: Dario Di Tocco

T: Roger Teal

Eight-time winner, not seen since finishing tenth in the Wokingham here in June 2024 (subsequently gelded); has run some good races at Ascot, including when fourth in this event two years ago, and he's well treated if retaining all his ability, but looks a risky proposition after such a long absence.

20/1

10th

18

(21)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Chipstead

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Roger Teal

His most recent wins were 6f on AW but he tends to flag over this trip on turf and his stride shortened in this race 12 months ago; on a more favourable mark now but others should find greater reserves in the later stages.

33/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: -41103 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won competitive handicaps over C&D and at Ascot in the spring; found out over 5f at Royal Ascot but he was back on track when third over C&D five weeks ago; does have work to do with Indian Creak and Danzeno on that run though.
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1st

1

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Sterling Knight

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ed Dunlop

Having dropped 1lb below his last winning mark he returned to form when third of 13 over C&D a fortnight ago (good to firm; Final Night second); he can be in the mix back up 1lb if backing up that latest performance.

8/1

3rd

8

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Sterling Knight

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Fine stable servant with 11 wins to his name, although recent efforts have been underwhelming; only seventh of ten at the Craven meeting here and he needs to be revived by the presence of Ryan Moore in the saddle.

18/1

20/1

Form: -85537 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Had to wait for a gap to appear at Goodwood on Saturday but he couldn't pick up when it did; ran well over C&D in June on his first run after wind surgery but still likely vulnerable today.
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6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

10/1

Form: 281657

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Everything fell into place at Chester (5f, good) in June; enough good runs since to think he was still in form but the return to 6f will need to have a positive effect if he's to come out on top.
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7

(12)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

18:50 Southwell (AW)

Navello

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Latest run at Nottingham is easy to forgive (unsuitable ground) and he had recorded a career-best RPR when winning at Wolverhampton (5f) on his penultimate start; no issue with 6f but 5f is possibly his optimum.

20/1

7

(12)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

18:50 Southwell (AW)

Navello

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

in rear, eased and pulled up over 4f out

20/1

7th

2

(3)

16th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:50 Nottingham

Navello

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

prominent

11/1

5/1

Form: 829411 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Drop to 6f has worked the oracle of late, coming from behind to win a pair of C&D handicaps this summer; should find this being run to suit but he will need another career best if he is to complete the hat-trick.
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1st

10

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Lequinto

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Versatile trip-wise and six of his 12 wins have come at Windsor; on same mark as for his Sandown win last autumn and he's been running well on AW this spring; should get a good tow into this race and he's in the mix back at this track.

11/2

3rd

3

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Lingfield (AW)

Lequinto

9st 8lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

No AW win since December 2021 but there have been some good runs on both Polytrack and Tapeta this year, including C&D, and yesterday's 6f second was another sound display; wasn't helping his rider under pressure on that occasion and opposable for win purposes.

6/1

6/1

Form: 414153 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
The form of her C&D win in May has been well advertised since and a 2lb higher mark is still well within range; returning to turf no bad thing and she's a key player.
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3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

33/1

Form: 00-008

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ran his best race of the season when beaten under 4l into eighth at Newmarket last month (5f, good to firm); stayed 6.5f in France so this trip shouldn't be an issue; doesn't score highly for consistency though.
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1st

5

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lipsink

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Resurgent 8yo who has won three of his last five starts including a game success at Catterick (6f, good) last Saturday; only 2lb higher back on AW and he's a big player again in hat-trick bid.

7/4

1st

5

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lipsink

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Resurgent 8yo who has won three of his last five starts including a game success at Catterick (6f, good) last Saturday; only 2lb higher back on AW and he's a big player again in hat-trick bid.

7/4

1st

10

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

13:55 Catterick

Lipsink

9st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

August's Sandown win was over 5f but showed he's as effective over 6f when landing a Kempton apprentice event on Wednesday; escapes a penalty and Jack Dace also takes 5lb off so his claims are obvious from a handicapping perspective; yet to win back to back in his 56-race career, though.

7/2

Form: 0-3082 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Of interest on lots of last season's form, including a close fourth in the Stewards' Cup one year ago off 7lb higher; good second on AW 12 days ago and no surprise to see him in the thick of it.
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2nd

3

(5)

15th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Total Commitment

9st 7lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

Yet to score in 2022 but he's knocking on the door, edged out when runner-up in 6f Lingfield handicap eight days ago; he's firmly in the picture off the same mark.

2/1

2nd

4

(6)

7th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Total Commitment

9st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

Prominent racer; on a losing run but he has slipped down the weights and recent efforts have been encouraging; might face competition for the lead this time but capable of a big effort.

4/1

Form: 708483

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has slipped back to a good mark and there was more promise in his latest third at Ascot nine days ago; that gives him something to build on but it remains to be seen if he can reproduce it over 6f.
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13th

11

(11)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Epsom

Live In The Moment

8st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Alice Haynes

Favourite for this race last year but his was one of the stalls to open late and his chance was compromised as a result; solid effort at Doncaster two weeks ago and rider's claim will help offset being 3lb out of the weights; effective on most ground and likely to go well.

10/1

4th

2

(7)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Live In The Moment

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

took keen hold, led after 1f, headed and prominent after 1f, challenging over 1f out, weakened and lost two places final 110yds

6/1

4th

2

(7)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Live In The Moment

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

took keen hold, led after 1f, headed and prominent after 1f, challenging over 1f out, weakened and lost two places final 110yds

6/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 95-620 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Veteran who showed a fire still burned when chasing home Indian Creak over C&D in June; well beaten in a competitive 5f handicap at Ascot last month; others stronger for win purposes.
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9th

4

(5)

3rd Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Ascot

Danzeno

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

squeezed out start, raced centre, towards rear, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong

16/1

11th

2

(1)

1st Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

18:25 Windsor

Danzeno

9st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

slowly into stride, in rear, hung left throughout, towards far side over 1f out, never on terms (jockey said gelding hung left-handed)

16/1

12th
1 (7)
Get It

7/1

Form: 7-1513 C BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Better than ever this year, winning 5f handicaps at Bath and here in May; solid effort when third of ten at Doncaster last month; now has his first attempt at 6f and he will need improvement for it if he's to defy top weight in this competitive event.
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1

(9)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:07 Southwell (AW)

Get It

9st 12lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Over two years since he last ran on the AW but that made it 2-2 at Wolverhampton; won last year's Stewards' Cup and this year's Wokingham, so clearly a tip-top handicapper when on his game; found the ground too slow in last month's big handicap at Goodwood but his run back there last time is not so easily forgiven.

16/1

1

(5)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Get It

10st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Had an excuse (ground not fast enough) last time when failing by a long way to complete Stewards' Cup double; made all at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in his other two British runs this term, including the Wokingham; very useful handicapper when conditions are ideal.

3/1

3

(27)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Goodwood

Get It

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Sprang a 40-1 surprise in this race 12 months ago, making all to beat Apollo One with the stands' rail proving advantageous; unsuccessful stint in Bahrain early in the year saw his handicap mark ease and he's returned to Britain with a bang, making all at Ascot (6f, good to firm; strong tailwind) in May and repeating the dose in the Wokingham there six weeks ago; only 4lb higher and foolish to think he couldn't slip the field again.

8/1

Form: 225127 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Had been banging at the door prior to getting the better of Danzeno over C&D in June; two creditable efforts in defeat have followed, finding Goodwood's sharp 5f an inadequate test last week but still performing with great credit; return to this trip a plus and he should make another bold bid.
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7th

8

(2)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Indian Creak

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Sheena West

Campaigned mostly over 6f and on turf; not particularly solid on his form this season for new stable; enough to prove back at 7f for the first time since 2020.

16/1

6

(6)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Salisbury

Indian Creak

9st 5lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Sheena West

Has gained most wins at Windsor; made the frame there last time (second run for new yard) but was beaten 6l and needs to raise his game; losing run is mounting up.

10/1

12

(13)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

15:20 Windsor

Indian Creak

8st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Sheena West

Solid sprint handicapper for the Channons over the years but only occasional flashes of his old self in 2024; has dropped down the weights but he reappeared for new yard with tailed-off effort at Ascot 16 days ago and can only be watched after that.

33/1

Form: 9-9551 C

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won his maiden over 6f but his three handicap wins have all come over 5f on ground slower than good, latterly beating Colombe here eight weeks ago; likely vulnerable under these conditions.
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5th

6

(4)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

Isle Of Lismore

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Robert Cowell

8yo who is running for the first time since last July and his losing sequence goes back ten races to May 2024; however, he went close when last seen and he's right at home on slow ground; capable of having a say.

15/2

3rd

6

(3)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield

Isle Of Lismore

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Robert Cowell

Well suited by a stiff 5f (three-time winner on the July course at Newmarket); signs he may be in decline this season, for a yard who may hold stronger claims with Cloud King, and the first-time visor (three ordinary efforts in cheekpieces previously) needs to help.

9/1

25/1

Form: 1-0266 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
No problem with conditions and he's 3lb lower than when second to Get It over 5f here in May; drawn widest though and likely a few of these will prove stronger.
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4th

3

(1)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beyond Equal

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

took keen hold, prominent, going okay over 1f out, lost third final strides

8/1

4th

3

(1)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beyond Equal

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

took keen hold, prominent, going okay over 1f out, lost third final strides

8/1

4th

7

(3)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Beyond Equal

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Stuart Kittow

dwelt start

6/1

Form: -11627 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won her first two races this season and went close behind Isle Of Lismore here in June (5f, soft); needs to bounce back from a lacklustre showing at Yarmouth in June.
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2

(8)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:20 Nottingham

Colombe

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

refused to race

9/2

2nd

7

(9)

13th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

17:03 Yarmouth

Colombe

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

raced near side, midfield, switched right and pushed along 2f out, ridden and headway against near rail groups merged over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on well, just failed

11/2

3rd

6

(6)

27th Aug 2022

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:58 Newmarket (July)

Colombe

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: George Boughey

towards rear, headway 2f out, pushed along and chased leaders 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, kept on

10/1

Non-runners

Colombe

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £104.50
Straight Forecast £67.93
Tricast £624.70
Trifecta £1359.00

Selections

Daily Express:

Lequinto

TOPSPEED:

Cuban Breeze

LAMBOURN:

Get It

SPOTLIGHT:

Aramis Grey

The Times:

Sterling Knight

The Guardian:

Chipstead

Daily Mail:

Indian Creak

RP Ratings:

Total Commitment

POSTDATA:

Cuban Breeze

The Sun:

Get It

Telegraph:

Aramis Grey

Daily Mirror:

Lequinto

The Star:

Lequinto

Daily Record:

Lequinto