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19.15

Good To Firm

Fitzdares Sprint Series Qualifier Handicap (Windsor Sprint Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £9630.56
  • 0m 6f 12y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Fitzdares Sprint Series Qualifier Handicap (Windsor Sprint Series Qualifier)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 231- D

Last run: 205 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Didn't need to improve to justify odds-on favouritism in his final novice at Wolverhampton (6f), which he did in fairly comfortable fashion; should progress further and market perhaps helpful after his absence; tricky draw to deal with.
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2nd

8

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Tough Enough

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Won at Sandown (7f, good to soft) in August 2023 but unplaced in 13 starts since and last of 12 here (7f) in January; mark continues to fall but he has a lot to prove back in trip after a break; regular hood removed.

25/1

25/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 1-2326 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Headstrong sprinter who ran as well as he ever has when second at Kempton 17 days ago (6f) and he was never going to be seen to best effect on heavy at Goodwood; has fast-ground form and could go well.
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4th

1

(1)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:40 Yarmouth

Rocking Ends

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Clover

Three-time winner on good to firm last year, including over C&D in August off a mark 1lb higher than today's; 0-4 in Bahrain this winter but now returns to Britain on a handy mark having been off for 83 days; could have this run to suit and holds claims.

11/1

7

(14)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:07 Southwell (AW)

Rocking Ends

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Clover

Has gone 3-4 in cheekpieces and was drawn out of contention in the defeat at Goodwood; however, the handicapper is creeping closer and this race demands his best form yet.

12/1

1

(1)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

15:20 Yarmouth

Rocking Ends

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Clover

Has won two of his last three and was drawn out of contention when beaten at Goodwood; always in a good place before doing it comfortably at Windsor (5f, good to firm); 7lb rise asks a question but he's on top of his game.

6/4

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 153-43 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Solid first season, including C&D maiden success on fast ground; might well have won on his Kempton return but for finding all sorts of trouble in running and he ran a solid race to be third at Newmarket (good; raced keenly); this flatter track is probably more up his street and he's of strong interest despite a wider-than-ideal draw.
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4th

15

(16)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Eminency

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Stuart Williams

Kept fairly busy in the last 12 months and he supplemented a 6f Windsor (good) win in September by scoring over 7f at Yarmouth (good to soft) in October and at Chelmsford (AW) in December; respectable efforts on both starts last month and Oisin Murphy takes over for the first time.

12/1

5th

5

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:35 Kempton (AW)

Eminency

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Williams

He has turned in a string of good efforts since winning at Windsor last September; close second off this mark at Newcastle on New Year's Day (6f); no obvious reason why he wouldn't make another bold bid.

10/1

3rd

3

(1)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Eminency

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Flurry of turf and Polytrack wins last autumn and winter included two at 7f; nearly got there in time dropped to 6f for his sole previous visit here in January, and this would be easier than that 0-105; shortlisted.

8/1

Form: 81-36 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Gelded after winning a 6f maiden at Ascot last summer on fast ground; didn't reappear until April when a respectable third at Kempton and unlikely that soft ground brought out the best of him at Newmarket; remains of interest.
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7th

6

(12)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Opened his AW account in Kempton contest (6f) in December; has remained in form since, without necessarily building on that success; likely needs to raise his game in this field.

10/1

3rd

3

(2)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Made his AW breakthrough when scoring over C&D in December; matched that form when second over C&D in January and big player with Billy Loughnane taking over in the saddle for the first time.

11/4

2nd

2

(6)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 10lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Made his AW breakthrough when scoring over C&D near the start of last month and it was a creditable effort when close fifth of 12 at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; solid claims from the same mark.

9/4

Form: 52-10 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Promising at two and looked good on his return when making light work of the opposition in a Brighton maiden (5.5f, good to firm); well down the field on his handicap debut at York (5f, good to firm) but lost all chance when interfered with just as the race was hotting up and interesting that he was made favourite for that deep handicap; respected.
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7th

2

(8)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Spartan Arrow

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Enjoyed an excellent 2025 when a four-time scorer, including in 5f Group 3 at Dundalk in October; yet to fire this term and failed to beat a rival in 5f Pontefract handicap last month; tried in a change of headgear here.

10/1

13th

2

(1)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

15:57 Pontefract

Spartan Arrow

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Not solid on form shown in UAE and Britain this year but is very useful on his day, being a turf Listed and AW Group 3 scorer last term, as well as close second in the Epsom "Dash".

9/1

8th

2

(11)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:38 Southwell (AW)

Spartan Arrow

9st 7lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Four wins in 2025, notably a Group 3 at Dundalk in October; struggled in two runs in the Middle East this year and he is 4lb higher than when second in last summer's Dash at Epsom, his most recent run in a handicap.

12/1

20/1

Form: 8-4976 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has only won on Polytrack (5f/6f) and is yet to fully convince on the grass, for all that he didn't run too badly under inexperienced handling at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, good; behind Eminency); hood could help but unconvincing.
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2nd

3

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Kempton (AW)

Knebworth

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

2-2 this year, winning 6f handicaps at Chelmsford in January and at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; 6lb rise for latest success takes him to a career-high mark but he is well drawn and should give it another good go.

6/1

1st

5

(4)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Knebworth

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Running in this race for the third time, having finished second in 2024 and fourth last year; those runs were after a break but he has the benefit of a run this time around, winning a 6f handicap at Chelmsford five weeks ago; still on a feasible mark and he is a key player for a stable going well.

3/1

1st

5

(2)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Knebworth

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

C&D winner who is 3lb lower than when last successful; second of nine at Lingfield (5f, AW) in September but he was below his best on turf on his next three outings; returns from a 97-day absence but he's of interest back on the AW.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1317- D BF

Last run: 226 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Looked good in his novices (winning twice over 6f; including good to firm) and highly likely that he failed to cope with the heavy conditions when nowhere on his nursery debut at Newbury (5-2f); remains of strong interest off this sort of mark.
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4

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Batal Dubai

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival.

12/1

8th

4

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Batal Dubai

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival.

12/1

8th

3

(7)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newmarket

Batal Dubai

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jack Morland

Won a 7f AW handicap at Lingfield on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell in February but his last two efforts have been disappointing; lightly raced on turf but fully effective on fast ground; new visor needs to turn things around.

10/1

20/1

Form: 116-00

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back wins at York (5.4f) and Beverley (5f) before not running too badly in a Group 3 at Newmarket; couple of duck eggs this season but soft ground probably found him out at Chester and he was hampered early at York; goes 6f for the first time and his Yorkshire stable bagged a sprint handicap here last week; definitely of interest from a good draw.
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13th

14

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Squealer

8st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Only sixth and ninth this year, but he caught the eye on his reappearance and blew the start next time; now 7lb lower than when winning over C&D (good ground) last summer; likely to be doing his best work late on and a leading contender if getting the breaks.

25/1

9th

6

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Squealer

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Well handicapped on last season's best, including a York win off 4lb higher (5f, good); only midfield at Beverley on his reappearance 17 days ago (5f, good to soft) but the ground would have been slower than ideal and he travelled strongly before plugging on past a few tiring rivals in the final furlong; better expected back on a quicker surface.

8/1

20/1

Form: 32015- D

Last run: 220 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Fulfilled her initial promise when coming good in a 6f novice at Yarmouth (good to soft) in October before predictably struggling in Listed company; still has low mileage and could well raise her game further at three.
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9th

7

(1)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Aunt Violet

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

keen to post

20/1

5th

2

(5)

28th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newmarket

Aunt Violet

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

dwelt start, in touch with leaders towards far side, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon outpaced and beaten, 2nd of 3 in group

16/1

1st

1

(6)

18th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

14:25 Yarmouth

Aunt Violet

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

raced freely, prominent, pushed along and headway against near rail 2f out, ridden when switched left 1f out, hung left but led final 110yds, readily (trainer's rep could offer no explanation for the improved form shown)

9/4

Form: 3125-5 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Progressive 2yo until struggling on heavy ground at Doncaster the final time (6f Listed; in first-time blinkers that now return); debatable whether he's well handicapped but ran at Goodwood last time (7f, good to firm) as though the race would bring him, having momentarily threatened before weakening; back in trip and not ruled out.
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1st

2

(4)

1st Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:45 Epsom

Bresson

10st 0lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

raced in second

7/1

10th

6

(11)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Ascot

Bresson

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Choicely bred but he's beginning to look exposed, beating just one rival in 6f handicap at Windsor when last seen in June; cheekpieces return today, replacing blinkers; others have less to prove.

12/1

10th

2

(7)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Bresson

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

prominent on outer

11/2

Form: 91-55

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
His Group 1 Commonwealth Cup entry is looking fanciful after finishing well held in the Greenham and then only fifth of eight in a 7f good-ground Listed race; on a tough mark for his handicap debut.
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11th

2

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Wiltshire

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Had wind surgery prior to 6f success on finals day at Newcastle last time, taking AW record to 4-9; no certainty to follow up, being only 1-8 on turf and back on a tougher mark.

7/1

1st

11

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Wiltshire

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Smart form in 2024, including over C&D; only ran once in 2025 and he has finished out of the places in all three starts this year but that doesn't tell the whole story as he made some striking late headway into sixth over C&D in January; he has undergone wind surgery since last seen and now sports a tongue tie; looks on a dangerous mark and could be a major player if he can avoid forfeiting too much ground at the start.

6/1

5th

2

(1)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Wiltshire

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Has bundles of ability but slow starts have become a feature and he hasn't been able to get away with it in good company; latest Newcastle effort offered hope of a revival and he has won over 7f in the past; handicapped to win and one to keep a close eye on, especially with Newcastle on Good Friday in mind.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £180.70
Straight Forecast £164.58
Tricast £482.84
Trifecta £791.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Eminency

POSTDATA:

Bresson

TOPSPEED:

Tough Enough

The Times:

Batal Dubai

The Star:

Squealer

NEWMARKET:

Spartan Arrow

Telegraph:

Bresson

D Express:

Bresson

Daily Record:

Tough Enough

RP RATINGS:

Eminency

LAMBOURN:

Eminency

The Guardian:

Eminency

Daily Mail:

Eminency

Daily Mirror:

Eminency

The Sun:

Eminency