October 03 / 13.30 Windsor

13.30

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £3726
  • 0m 6f 12y
  • Class 6
  • 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
8 (16)
Vape

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 432255 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Gained his first turf win over C&D in April and mainly in good form since, though rare below-par effort when fifth at Goodwood (6f) 38 days ago; withdrawn (upset in stalls) latest intended start; he's the sort to bounce back.
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6th

5

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Vape

9st 1lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: John & Rhys Flint

Conditions to suit and this veteran is likely to find more races this year; the evidence of his two runs in 2026 suggests he may need some more help from the handicapper before he is of renewed interest though.

20/1

4th

3

(6)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:42 Ffos Las

Vape

9st 12lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: John & Rhys Flint

Won twice over 6f at Windsor (good to firm) and Chepstow (good) last August; may have needed last month's return at the latter track (7f, good to firm), but this trip looks on the sharp side.

8/1

10th

5

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Vape

9st 6lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: John & Rhys Flint

Dual 6f winner (once here) last summer; also suited by 7f but we haven't seen him since a disappointing AW run in September and he probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 078522 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Dual 6f winner last October who has got back to his best again of late, runner-up in 6f Brighton handicap three weeks ago; cheekpieces go on; he holds solid claims.
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6th

6

(2)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Big Bard

9st 5lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Two of his five wins on turf have been on soft; came back to form when winning at Kempton (6f, AW) in January but he's been well beaten in both starts since; a 63-day break needs to have done him good.

16/1

11th

7

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Big Bard

9st 7lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Consistency not his strong suit, but he is 2-5 over C&D and latest heavy defeat excusable on account of his wide draw; capable if on a going day.

33/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 564445

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Gained her breakthrough success at Thirsk (7f) in April but she arrives in just fair form, keeping-on fifth of seven at Chelmsford (6f) 44 days ago; a bit more is needed.
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3rd

4

(2)

18th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:05 Yarmouth

Lucia Joy

9st 11lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Boughey

prominent, pushed along from 3f out, ridden from over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

6/1

3rd

10

(14)

3rd Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

13:30 Windsor

Lucia Joy

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Boughey

midfield, pushed along and steady headway from over 2f out, switched right 2f out, ridden over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, kept on final 110yds, not pace to challenge

25/1

6

(12)

17th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucia Joy

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: George Boughey

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 003349 D BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run but he had been shaping quite well until beating only one in 6f Chepstow handicap 35 days ago; he has a bit to prove now.
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9th

11

(5)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Evasive Power

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Thomas Faulkner

9yo who was useful in his prime but last win was 16 months ago and he's been out of sorts in both runs for current yard; has plenty to prove back from 108 days off.

50/1

9th

11

(5)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Evasive Power

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Thomas Faulkner

9yo who was useful in his prime but last win was 16 months ago and he's been out of sorts in both runs for current yard; has plenty to prove back from 108 days off.

50/1

9th

7

(6)

21st Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Evasive Power

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Thomas Faulkner

Multiple winner on turf/AW; however, failed to beat a rival at Ffos Las (6f) last month on debut for new yard, having been a market drifter; best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise.

25/1

20/1

Form: 113337 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Two-time 6f/7f Chepstow scorer in July but she found her run of good form coming to an end when beating only one at Ffos Las (7f) eight days ago; she needs to bounce back.
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4th

3

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Connies Rose

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

Multiple course winner, the latest last September (6f, soft) off a 1lb lower mark; she has run some solid races in defeat this year but consistency has been an issue and others appeal more in today's field.

6/1

4th

6

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:37 Salisbury

Connies Rose

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Seven-time winner at Chepstow and finished a solid second, splitting subsequent winners, there last time; has form over this C&D and warrants respect up just 1lb.

9/4

2nd

2

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

Connies Rose

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

Seven-time course winner (4-12 over this trip); has been running over 7f of late but should be all right with the return to 5f and is back at the right sort of level off her last winning mark; enters calculations.

7/1

Form: 250938 C

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual 5f winner here in 2021 but he's not proving the easiest to catch right this term, coming in last of eight at Newmarket (5f) 37 days ago; it would come as no surprise to see him bounce back here though.
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11th

10

(4)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

The Princes Poet

9st 0lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Ian McInnes

awkward start, in rear

20/1

11th

10

(4)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

The Princes Poet

9st 0lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Ian McInnes

awkward start, in rear

20/1

4th

12

(6)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

The Princes Poet

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian McInnes

squeezed out start, in rear

10/1

Form: 665212

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Capitalised on a much reduced mark when opening his account at Epsom (7f) in August and backed it up with very good second of 13 in 6f Yarmouth handicap eight days ago; he can race off the same mark here so merits serious consideration.
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10th

13

(7)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Blue Collar Lad

8st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Daniel Steele

Winner of seven races but still 5lb higher than when last successful 12 months ago and this trip looks right on the limit of his stamina.

16/1

7th

10

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Collar Lad

8st 5lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Daniel Steele

Course winner who returned from five months off with a very good second of nine over C&D last month, faring best of those held up; a player nudged up 1lb.

8/1

2nd

6

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:52 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Collar Lad

9st 5lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Daniel Steele

Clearcut win in first-time blinkers on turf here (7f, soft) last June; several creditable efforts since but he was disappointing at Bath in his final run last autumn; has bit to prove with headgear missing after five months and this is competitive for the grade.

12/1

Form: 4660-2

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Modest 7f juvenile maiden for John Quinn; changed hands for £1,500 and she made an encouraging start for her new yard after 11 months off when second of five in 5f Goodwood handicap 22 days ago; she's in the mix if building on that effort.
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8th

8

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Autumn Angel

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Narrow winner of a 6f handicap here (good to soft) in May and that has been followed by three similar efforts in defeat; creeping up the weights so she will need a bit more now back up to 7f.

8/1

2nd

4

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Autumn Angel

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tony Carroll

Back to form when scoring over C&D (good to soft) last month and has made the frame twice since over C&D; she looks sure to be thereabouts.

15/8

2nd

4

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:33 Chepstow

Autumn Angel

9st 0lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Back to winning ways when leading late in a C&D handicap last month (good to soft); not quite so good when fourth to Too Much Trevor nine days ago but it was still a fair effort; shouldn't be far away.

7/2

12/1

Form: 221395

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Brighton (1m) in June and he got back on track when fifth of 12 there three weeks ago; he's effective at this shorter trip so is shortlisted eased 2lb.
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2nd

4

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

Marsh Benham

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Baker

Four wins here (three over this trip) and has dropped 2lb below his last winning mark; defied a five-month absence as a 3yo, but his reappearance efforts in the meantime suggest this first start in seven months may be needed.

16/1

5

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Marsh Benham

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Baker

Has defied current mark three times, including in this race 12 months ago, and Jack Callan removes a bonus 5lb today; close second at Brighton (7f) latest start; respected.

11/2

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 433925 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Not at his best when fifth in the mud at Sandown (5f) 19 days ago but largely running well without winning this term; he's no forlorn hope.
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5th

1

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Nubough

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Pattinson

Fine on Tapeta but all his wins have come on Polytrack, including twice last spring at Chelmsford; still dangerous when dipping into this company but he's unpredictable now and 7f round here is enough of a test.

7/1

11th

12

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Nubough

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Capable on his day and 1lb below his last winning mark, but now at the veteran stage and recent form has an uneven look to it; others more compelling.

40/1

6th

7

(8)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:18 Lingfield (AW)

Nubough

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Two C&D wins; has been racing over 7f, a rival forcing a dead-heat off this mark at Chelmsford last May, but he had won over 6f there last March; finished a fair runner-up when making the running again here last month but likely more needed for the win.

14/1

10/1

Form: 27-454 D

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Fair 6f winner in 2021 but she has been off since a below-par fourth of seven in 6f Kempton handicap in June; she's weighted to go well though if back on song after her break.
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3rd

5

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:25 Chepstow

Joy Choi

8st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Malcolm Saunders

Two of her three wins have come at this track and on soft ground; she hasn't beaten a rival in her two starts this season but they were on quick ground and she could prove a different proposition following the recent rain; handy mark and rider's claim useful too.

12/1

Form: 225459 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who hasn't been seen to best effect on his last two runs in 6f Goodwood handicaps; he's one to consider off a falling mark.
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13th

5

(5)

2nd Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Pettochside

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: John Bridger

Veteran with 18 sprint wins on his CV but the last one was 18 months ago and he's not got involved in his last four starts; mark continues to fall but his only previous run at this trip was in 2014 and he makes no appeal.

20/1

12th

6

(4)

3rd Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

13:30 Windsor

Pettochside

9st 10lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: John Bridger

held up in midfield, pushed along halfway, brief headway over 1f out, no impression final 110yds

14/1

5th

11

(1)

6th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Pettochside

8st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: John Bridger

towards rear on outer, switched to near side after 1f, ridden 2f out, some headway over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

12/1

Form: 631359 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run at Lingfield (6f) in June; not seen to best effect after being bumped at the start when ninth there 13 days ago so he can't be ruled out.
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6th

2

(8)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Swiss Pride

11st 3lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Roger Teal

towards rear

5/1

5th

8

(7)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Swiss Pride

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Roger Teal

Eight wins here, his latest in April (1m); three places behind Delta Legend over C&D two weeks ago and, although he can never be dismissed at this track, he does look held.

20/1

6th

6

(8)

9th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Swiss Pride

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Teal

Multiple course winner who recorded his first 1m win here in April; ran well on turf here last time (drawn poorly) and he's one to take seriously with his rider's 5lb claim a bonus.

9/1

50/1

Form: 229588 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
In winning form in the spring but his more recent form is not nearly so encouraging, though he was reportedly lame when eighth in 6f Chepstow handicap 35 days ago; cheekpieces go back on now with something to prove.
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11

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

The Cola Kid

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Back to form with a good second at Wolverhampton last week (7f); has a C&D win on his record and a repeat of that latest run would give him a chance but consistency hasn't always been his strong suit.

8/1

11

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

The Cola Kid

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Back to form with a good second at Wolverhampton last week (7f); has a C&D win on his record and a repeat of that latest run would give him a chance but consistency hasn't always been his strong suit.

8/1

2nd

11

(11)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Cola Kid

9st 0lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Grace Harris

Won a classified event at Bath (5.7f, good); mixed bag since and others are more appealing.

25/1

Form: 551402 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Course winner who got back on song when second of seven in 6f Chepstow handicap 22 days ago; he needs considering nudged up just 1lb.
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8th

8

(12)

12th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Grey Galleon

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Roger Teal

mounted in chute, taken down early, raced wide, in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on final 110yds, not reach leaders

16/1

15th

15

(5)

3rd Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

13:30 Windsor

Grey Galleon

9st 5lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Roger Teal

held up in rear, pushed along over 2f out, outpaced and struggling over 1f out, made no impression

9/1

2nd

5

(1)

11th Sep 2022

Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:40 Chepstow

Grey Galleon

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Roger Teal

mounted in chute and taken down early, pressed leader, lost second 3f out, soon ridden, lost third and outpaced 2f out, rallied inside final furlong, kept on and went second final strides

7/1

33/1

Form: 358-05

Last run: 234 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in three 7f AW maidens but he failed to build on it in two 6f AW handicaps in the winter; back from seven months off now and he needs to hit the ground running.
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4th

3

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thomas Equinas

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Dean Ivory

All five wins have came at Chelmsford's Polytrack; on a mounting losing run but didn't fare too badly when fourth of 11 at Southwell (7f) ten days ago.

3/1

4th

6

(10)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Thomas Equinas

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dean Ivory

It's now 18 starts since his last victory and he came in only ninth of 12 in 6f Kempton handicap last month; others are preferred.

12/1

9th

2

(12)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Thomas Equinas

9st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Five AW wins, all at Chelmsford (7f-1m, Polytrack); on a 17-race losing run and needs to be much better than on his last three starts.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.00
Straight Forecast £18.33
Tricast £356.69
Trifecta £404.80

Selections

RP Ratings:

Big Bard

Telegraph:

Autumn Angel

SPOTLIGHT:

Blue Collar Lad

POSTDATA:

Grey Galleon

NEWMARKET:

Lucia Joy

Daily Mail:

The Princes Poet

Daily Express:

Vape

Daily Record:

Autumn Angel

The Times:

Big Bard

The Guardian:

Big Bard

The Sun:

Big Bard

The Star:

Big Bard

Daily Mirror:

Blue Collar Lad

LAMBOURN:

Grey Galleon