October 10 / 15.20 Windsor

15.20

Good

Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

  • Prize money: £5508
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 211140 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Already a four-time winner in 2022, including here, and he wasn't seen to best effect when 12th at Newcastle (1m2f) 25 days ago; he's one for the shortlist.
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8

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Andaleep

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

9yo who was down the field at Southwell (1m3f, AW) last time but was running consistently well prior to that; this C&D winner has an each-way chance if bouncing back.

25/1

9th

1

(10)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Andaleep

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Hearty strike-rate on turf, adding another in a Racing League race at Yarmouth (1m2f) in July; less of a win machine on AW but both wins have come on this track, over C&D and 1m4f in early 2024, and he was involved in a tight finish back on AW at Wolverhampton two starts ago; not far away.

9/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 9-9223

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
In good order since sent handicapping, third of seven at Kempton (1m4f) four weeks ago; he's still relatively lightly raced and can make his presence felt again.
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3rd

2

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Bunker Bay

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Runner-up on the Flat last September and he's been in top form over hurdles of late at Market Rasen, winning two in a row (2m/2m4f, good) before finishing second on his last start; respected back in this code.

9/4

2nd

7

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:30 Market Rasen

Bunker Bay

11st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Improved RPRs with each successive visit to Market Rasen, culminating in good-ground 2m1f and C&D wins in the past three weeks; unpenalised for an 11l romp in the latter, and he'll rarely have a better opportunity to round off a hat-trick.

100/30

1st

5

12th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

20:36 Market Rasen

Bunker Bay

10st 13lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Usually saves his best for this track, third to Trust House (runs in the 8.01pm) in March and runner-up to a subsequent winner in April, prior to gaining his first win over hurdles here (2m; good, 4-1) a fortnight ago; a 6lb higher mark (close to a career-high) will make life tougher.

11/4

11/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 31256-

Last run: 364 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Fair 1m4f winner for Roger Charlton in 2021; also in excellent form early this year over hurdles for his current yard so he merits serious consideration after his break off a handy-looking mark.
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4

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

15:53 Cartmel

Saligo Bay

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won five times over hurdles (once over C&D) and three times on the Flat last year; quite versatile regarding ground but has been safely held on both starts this summer (hurdle/Flat) and current mark probably demands a personal-best.

20/1

8th

3

(1)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

Saligo Bay

10st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Progressive form under both codes last year included a 1m4f course win; quiet return to jumping at Cartmel two weeks ago but that was after a lengthy break and he's on better Flat mark than he is over hurdles.

4/1

8th

2

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

15:10 Cartmel

Saligo Bay

11st 12lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Sam England

Progressive on the Flat and over hurdles last year, collecting eight wins (one over C&D) in total; absent since respectable fifth in Scottish County Hurdle at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in January, though, and current mark demands another personal best.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9S0087 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Yet to score in 2022 but he hinted at a revival when seventh of nine in 1m Newmarket handicap 18 days ago; he's not ruled out if building on it back over this longer trip.
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12th

7

(16)

12th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Humanitarian

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Burns

Two wins over longer distances in Britain came some time ago; mildly encouraging run on latest off reduced mark but fair bit more needed on first run for new yard.

10/1

12th

7

(16)

12th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Humanitarian

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Burns

Two wins over longer distances in Britain came some time ago; mildly encouraging run on latest off reduced mark but fair bit more needed on first run for new yard.

10/1

5th

9

(7)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Humanitarian

9st 6lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: John Joseph Hanlon

took keen hold, towards rear, headway over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, not reach leaders

16/1

Form: 4262 BF

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Largely progressive maiden who comes here on the back of a good second of eight in C&D handicap in August; up 2lb but he looks to have more to offer so needs considering.
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8th

3

(7)

5th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lebsayer

9st 9lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Showed promise for Sir Michael Stoute and again on last month's stable debut (extended 1m1f, Tapeta); he will need to pull out more to gain his first win but the addition of cheekpieces could help.

12/1

9th

6

(7)

21st Dec 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lebsayer

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Twice second (including at 1m2f on penultimate outing) but no win from five starts for Sir Michael Stoute; best efforts in his two handicaps and he needs respect on this AW debut, having his first run for new connections.

10/1

5th

10

(9)

10th Oct 2022

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Windsor

Lebsayer

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders

3/1

Form: 334-43

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Got right back on track after eight months off when third of 19 in 1m2f Newbury handicap 24 days ago; he's one to consider off an unchanged mark.
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2

(5)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:30 Lingfield (AW)

Further Measure

10st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Mike Murphy

Won five in the early months of last year, including over C&D; often pulls hard and it's been costing him this summer but this is easier than he's used to, so no shock to see him bounce back.

8/1

6th

7

(2)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Further Measure

10st 6lb

J: Miss Charlotte Owen

T: Mike Murphy

Nine wins on the AW including one over C&D; 2lb lower than when successful at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) in February and makes the shortlist; jockey having her first ride under rules.

8/1

5th

4

(9)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell (AW)

Further Measure

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Mike Murphy

Gained a first win of 2026 at Kempton (2m) in May and in good form until beating just one there (2m) last month; this three-time winner here (including over C&D) can get back on track.

14/1

12/1

Form: 4128 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Landed 1m2f Leicester novice in July and she wasn't discredited on her handicap debut despite beating only one in steadily-run race at Yarmouth (11.5f) 25 days ago; she can't be ruled out with few miles still on the clock.
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6

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:58 Sligo

Oriole

11st 7lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Not the most consistent on the Flat but useful on her day and three wins to her name, including over 1m4f at 2024 Galway festival; hurdling debut and has been off since November.

12/1

10th

5

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Oriole

9st 3lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Mark Fahey

Similar mark off which she won over 1m4f at Galway over a year ago but struggling to recapture that level of form, with last two runs very disappointing; this only her second run on the AW.

25/1

20/1

Form: 727

Last run: 114 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in 7f Salisbury novice and not best drawn when seventh of ten in 1m Newmarket novice later in June; he's since been gelded and is no forlorn hope now going handicapping.
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8th

5

18th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Worcester

Swift Tuttle

11st 4lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won over hurdles off today's mark in 2023 and was placed on the Flat last autumn, but returned from a layoff with a heavy Flat defeat last month and he's tricky to weigh up on this first hurdling start for 603 days; tongue-tie (last used last May) is refitted.

10/1

8th

10

(6)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 5

17:30 Haydock

Swift Tuttle

10st 0lb

J: Miss Poppy Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Ridden last six starts by Poppy Wynne, first past the post at Doncaster (1m6f, good to soft) last July but disqualified for whip offence; solid sequence continued but there may be a question over his readiness today after a break; market may guide.

10/1

8th

10

(6)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 5

17:30 Haydock

Swift Tuttle

10st 0lb

J: Miss Poppy Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Ridden last six starts by Poppy Wynne, first past the post at Doncaster (1m6f, good to soft) last July but disqualified for whip offence; solid sequence continued but there may be a question over his readiness today after a break; market may guide.

10/1

8/1

Form: 166492 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in July who has continued in good form, second of 11 at Goodwood (1m1f) 19 days ago; he ought to be in the shake-up despite a 2lb rise.
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4th

4

(2)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

16:21 Windsor

Carp Kid

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: John & Rhys Flint

Veteran who's had ten wins overall and has a 3-22 record at Windsor, which also includes five seconds; he's not sparked this season but the best of those performances was a C&D third on reappearance and he's now 8lb lower, racing off a career-low mark.

10/1

1

(3)

1st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

20:05 Bath

Carp Kid

10st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: John & Rhys Flint

10yo who is a ten-time winner, but he's not posed a threat in four runs this season and was beaten 8l at Ffos Las (1m4f, good) last time; mark continues to fall but he needs to rediscover his spark.

16/1

Form: -36538

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden but he beat only one in 1m2f Sandown handicap last month; he needs to get back on track.
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5th

2

(5)

24th Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

18:20 Lingfield

Later Darling

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Amanda Perrett

prominent

9/2

4th

3

(1)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 218y

Class 5

20:10 Goodwood

Later Darling

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Amanda Perrett

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, went second under 3f out, weakened and lost two places from over 1f out

7/2

1st

2

(1)

23rd May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:53 Brighton

Later Darling

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Amanda Perrett

took keen hold, prominent, raced in second 8f out, led under 3f out, ridden from over 1f out, kept on well

10/1

Form: 755843 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
It's now 13 starts since his last victory but he comes here in decent nick, third of 11 in 1m1f Goodwood handicap 19 days ago; this three-time C&D winner can't be discounted.
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12th

7

(13)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:09 Windsor

Lawn Ranger

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Veteran who is often a zestful front-runner; no win since August 2023 but 5-15 at Windsor overall and, surprisingly, his last race here was that latest win; close second on Kempton AW (1m4f) on recent reappearance also returns him to calculations and he's won on a wide variety of ground.

7/1

2nd

10

(8)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Lawn Ranger

8st 12lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Veteran who is often a front-runner but he's not won since August 2023 and he's been well beaten in his two starts this year; on career-low mark but he has a lot to prove.

40/1

20/1

Form: 37-448 D

Last run: 103 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful ex-French 1m2f/1m5f winner; raced only three times for George Boughey and tongue strap fitted when he beat only one in 1m4f Kempton handicap on his final run in June; back after a wind op now with something to prove for his new stable.
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3rd

2

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

16:05 Fontwell

Motazzen

11st 5lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Took form to new level when scoring by 10l over C&D (good to soft) in March but his two hurdle runs in May were disappointing and, following a wind op, he was soundly beaten on the Flat 12 days ago; has a point to prove.

5/1

9th

6

(1)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Motazzen

9st 8lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Henrietta C Knight

50-1 winner of this race last year off 4lb lower; following 228 days off; 10l winner over hurdles this March, followed by two modest shows in May; had wind operation (his second) in July and needs a second look.

14/1

4th

4

26th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

18:09 Plumpton

Motazzen

11st 1lb

J: J P O’Neill

T: Henrietta C Knight

Four-time hurdle winner and career-best form to win by 10l at Fontwell two runs ago (2m5f, good to soft); went up 8lb for that and was back down to earth on his return visit when beaten 20l; hard to know entirely what to expect from him.

100/30

Form: -04234 CD BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who wasn't discredited when fourth of six in 1m2f Epsom handicap last month; visor is reached for now and he can't be dismissed.
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3rd

1

(5)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beautiful Crown

10st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Jack Jones

Habitual slow starter; made a flying start to life with this yard in the summer, winning handicaps at Lingfield (1m, AW), Chepstow (1m2f) and Chelmsford (1m2f, AW); not so good the last twice but those runs were on slow ground; return to AW in his favour but still to convince he needs this far.

3/1

3rd

1

(5)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beautiful Crown

10st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Jack Jones

Habitual slow starter; made a flying start to life with this yard in the summer, winning handicaps at Lingfield (1m, AW), Chepstow (1m2f) and Chelmsford (1m2f, AW); not so good the last twice but those runs were on slow ground; return to AW in his favour but still to convince he needs this far.

3/1

9th

3

(13)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:18 Nottingham

Beautiful Crown

9st 13lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jack Jones

Often slowly away but had been running well until a remote fourth on heavy at Newbury and does handle those conditions; could bounce back.

14/1

Form: 523223 C BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Course winner who arrives in good nick, third of eight in 1m4f Epsom handicap 15 days ago; cheekpieces go on now and he must enter calculations.
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5th

3

(1)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Tartan Chief

9st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

prominent, went second over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

5/2

5

(7)

10th Oct 2022

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Windsor

Tartan Chief

9st 12lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Course winner who arrives in good nick, third of eight in 1m4f Epsom handicap 15 days ago; cheekpieces go on now and he must enter calculations.

5/1

6

(7)

5th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

17:30 Nottingham

Tartan Chief

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

0-7 this year and has been beaten at 9-2 or shorter in last six starts but he's had some close calls and was a creditable third under a positive ride at Epsom (1m4f, good) last time; still looks on a workable mark and he should go well again back in trip; equipment returns including first-time cheekpieces.

9/1

Non-runners

Tartan Chief

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £34.50
Straight Forecast £34.68
Tricast £505.05
Trifecta £326.90

Selections

The Times:

Lebsayer

The Guardian:

Further Measure

TOPSPEED:

Andaleep

RP Ratings:

Lawn Ranger

Telegraph:

Oriole

NEWMARKET:

Bunker Bay

POSTDATA:

Tartan Chief

SPOTLIGHT:

Saligo Bay

Daily Record:

Carp Kid

The Sun:

Lebsayer

The Star:

Lebsayer

Daily Mirror:

Further Measure

Daily Express:

Andaleep

Daily Mail:

Lawn Ranger