June 05 / 19.15 Windsor

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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7th

2

(6)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Tough Enough

10st 0lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Antony Brittain

Three-time winner but 0-13 since moving yards and doesn't look about to put that right.

12/1

12th

20

(10)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Tough Enough

8st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Still seeking a first win for this yard and, although he continues to drop down the weights, this looks too competitive.

25/1

4th

1

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Tough Enough

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Slowly away on his last three starts; runner-up over 6f here in April following a break; hasn't built on that on turf on his two starts since (6f) but he made late headway at Chester last time and the return to 7f may be a good move; could be involved back here.

8/1

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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7th

11

(12)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Newmarket

Rocking Ends

8st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

The vast majority of his recent racing has come at 5f and he's unraced at 7f; however, he wasn't stopping at the line when third here (6f, good) last Saturday and this trip is worth a go.

20/1

3rd

1

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newmarket

Rocking Ends

10st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Tom Clover

Won the same Class 4 at the other Newmarket track (5f, visored) in July for the third consecutive year; held in a higher grade subsequently but he's now just 2lb higher and this drop back into calmer waters must help; no headgear for his first visit to the Rowley, though.

8/1

12th

6

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Rocking Ends

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tom Clover

Back to winning ways in a small-field Class 4 handicap at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) in July; he has come up short twice since and looks vulnerable for win purposes.

16/1

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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3

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Eminency

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Stuart Williams

Four wins from 37 starts, the most recent at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in December; got behind early at Southwell last time after short of room leaving the stalls but then kept on into seventh; each-way contender with refitted cheekpieces replacing regular hood.

8/1

7th

2

(9)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Eminency

10st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Seen much more often on turf than the AW but he did win on sand at Chelmsford (7f) last December and has since shown useful course form over 6f and 7f; down the field at Doncaster most recently but would have a squeak if back to his C&D form in March.

10/1

7th

10

(9)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Eminency

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Kept fairly busy in the last 12 months and he supplemented a 6f Windsor win (good) in September by scoring over 7f at Yarmouth (good to soft) in October and at Chelmsford (AW) in December; has held his form with some solid efforts this spring and he could make a serious impact if this sets up for his closing style.

7/1

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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9th

6

(3)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Goes well here and is 2lb lower than when winning over C&D late last year; well drawn for one happiest on the sharp end and a case could be made for him.

4/1

7th

6

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newmarket

Buccabay

9st 5lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Just two starts since March but they came last month at Windsor (6f, good to firm) and he ran with credit on both occasions; back on his last winning mark and he can go well again.

10/1

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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9th

7

(3)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Catterick

Spartan Arrow

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Archie Watson

Group 3 win at Dundalk last October was one of four victories for the year; has struggled this season but his mark has plummeted as a result and he was better than the result when attracting market support at Lingfield (5f, AW) latest, running on late from too far back; it'll be interesting to see whether his backers return.

10/1

7th

3

(7)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 3

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Spartan Arrow

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Archie Watson

Group 3 win at Dundalk (only run to date on Polytrack) last October was one of four victories for the year; struggled this season, often being inclined to hang right, and followers will largely be pinning their hopes on the surface switch doing the trick.

14/1

13th

13

(7)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Spartan Arrow

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Had a fine year in 2025, winning four times including in Listed and Group 3; not in comparable form in 2026 but he has too much ability to be discounted completely.

25/1

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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4th

2

(9)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Knebworth

9st 12lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Has had nine wins, the latest when scoring over C&D in March off his highest winning mark; a decent third at Kempton (6f, AW) last Wednesday but requires a career best off 3lb higher than when last successful.

6/1

3rd

3

(6)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Knebworth

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Has a record of 5-15 on AW and ran well over C&D in March when bidding for a hat-trick; not certain to be in the same form, however, having subsequently posted two duck eggs upped to Class 2 level.

20/1

12th

8

(7)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

13:55 Doncaster

Knebworth

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Hoodless

T: Richard Hughes

Reliable operator on AW, which saw his mark rise before he was below form at Newcastle (33-1) in June latest, after three months off; he's effective at this track (including a win under 7lb claimer) but his 2025 turf form isn't good enough.

16/1

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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10th

8

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 4

16:10 Doncaster

Squealer

8st 13lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

A fairly useful 5f winner in 2025; yet to hit top form this season though, third of four in 5f Nottingham handicap last month; more is needed despite a tumbling mark.

9/1

3rd

2

(1)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:50 Nottingham

Squealer

9st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

York win last summer came off 15lb higher, which shows how things have gone in the meantime; can miss the break (including in first-time headgear latest; now removed) but this race is easier than he's used to; career-low mark.

7/1

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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15th

2

(13)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Wiltshire

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: William Haggas

Blessed with significant ability but his tendency to fluff the start makes him an unreliable proposition; produced late to win a valuable handicap at Newcastle (6f, AW; first run after wind surgery) on Good Friday but down the field on all three outings since.

20/1

24th

8

(22)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Wiltshire

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: William Haggas

Blessed with significant ability but his tendency to fluff the start makes him an unreliable proposition; produced late to win a valuable handicap at Newcastle (6f, AW; first run after wind surgery) on Good Friday and if anywhere near that level he would have a squeak.

33/1

11th

10

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Wiltshire

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Had wind surgery prior to an impressive performance over C&D on Good Friday; struggled in a Newbury handicap six weeks ago; stable sent out the winner of this race in 2022, 2023 and 2024; work to do at this level.

11/2

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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