July 03 / 18.45 Windsor

18.45

Good To Firm

Fitzdares Sprint Series Handicap (Windsor Sprint Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 6f 12y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Fitzdares Sprint Series Handicap (Windsor Sprint Series Qualifier)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
1 (6)

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 310-20 CD BF

Last run: 58 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
One of last season's three wins came over C&D on fast ground; ran a cracker at Newbury on his seasonal return in April (6f, soft) when always close to a strong pace; flopped at Newmarket on 2000 Guineas day when the ground was demanding; much better than that and he still has a bigger effort in him; withdrawn from the Wokingham nine days ago having got loose beforehand.
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No Results Found

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 110-65 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Four 6f wins last year, notably an impressive success at Ascot in September (good); not at his best in two runs this term but he's edging back down the weights and isn't fully exposed just yet.
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2nd

3

(10)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

Lethal Nymph

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Paul Midgley

Perhaps best over 5f nowadays and couldn't quite last home in big field over 6f at York last weekend (still ran respectably); gained last turf success off current mark; possibilities.

3/1

5th

15

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Lethal Nymph

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Only eighth over C&D last time when quite well fancied but there's nothing wrong with his previous fourth here at the Dante meeting; now below his last winning mark and may well get back on track.

14/1

8th

15

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Lethal Nymph

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Paul Midgley

Runner-up in this race in 2024, and he warmed up nicely for another bid with a good fourth in a big field over C&D at the Dante meeting; should be in the thick of things once more.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 11-461 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
One of last season's four wins came over C&D on good to firm ground; slow start to this year but he was better than ever when seeing off eight rivals over C&D two weeks ago; up 3lb but should give it another good go.
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3rd

6

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Sterling Knight

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ed Dunlop

Well beaten at Epsom on Oaks day and he still had work to do when his path was blocked late on over this C&D three weeks ago; however, before those he won in good style on the other Newmarket course (1m, good) and he won this race in 2024 (good to soft); capable of having a say.

16/1

13th

1

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Sterling Knight

10st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Disappointing at Epsom a fortnight ago but won on the other Newmarket course (1m, good) last month and he has a very solid record at this track, featuring a C&D win and 2l fourth in this last year; could bounce back.

14/1

17th

8

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Sterling Knight

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Versatile regarding ground and he was winning his 12th race when beating Jimmy Speaking and Final Night at Newmarket (1m, good) three weeks ago; that was a comfortable win and he has the assistance of Ryan Moore but this demands more from him (has never won off a mark this high).

14/1

Form: 5-1117 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Had a good year on AW for his new yard, completing a Polytrack hat-trick when getting up late at Lingfield (6f) in April; not so good back on turf last time and he still has something to prove on the grass.
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4th

3

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Expert Agent

10st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

C&D winner on good to firm last year; bounced back to form to win over 6f on the Rowley course here (good) in May; a lesser effort over C&D has followed but a revival isn't ruled out.

11/2

6th

2

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:11 Newmarket (July)

Expert Agent

10st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Stuart Williams

C&D winner this time last year who bounced back to form off 6lb lower on the Rowley Mile five weeks ago; not been this high in the weights for a good while but having Jack Callan (second ride for the yard) take off 3lb will help and he's high on the shortlist.

7/2

1st

6

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Expert Agent

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Won at Kempton (6f, AW) last month and second of 11 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) next time; this in-form 6yo is one to consider.

6/1

Form: 2213-0 CD

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
C&D winner for the Charltons in May 2022 and added two handicap wins for this yard later in the year; reportedly scoped dirty when finishing last at Newmarket on his return to action in April; better than that but likely this will require another personal best.
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1st

4

(4)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:45 York

Aphelios

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

in touch with leaders

7/1

2nd

1

(10)

13th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Aphelios

10st 3lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Overcame a wide trip to score at Kempton (AW) last week, benefiting from the return to this grade and belated step up to 7f; now 3-6 in Class 4 events and remains unexposed at this distance; 5lb penalty is largely offset by Frederick Larson's useful claim; respected.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-4900 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Didn't kick on from an impressive Haydock success last summer; ran well on his seasonal return at Kempton in April off a 6lb higher mark but he's retreated into his shell since; tongue-tie now given a go.
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7th

6

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Marco Botti

Useful on his day and is a stone below last winning mark but looks far from sure to take advantage, having failed to beat a rival in latest start; yet to score on AW.

14/1

6

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

7-36 on turf and 0-15 on the AW, albeit in the frame on 12 occasions; 2lb lower than when chasing home Al Ameen over C&D in May, but has a high draw so others are preferred for win purposes.

12/1

6th

5

(11)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:47 Kempton (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Patchy form since last win over a year ago and cheekpeices now replaced by first-time visor; edging down the weights but may find one or two too good from double-figure draw.

14/1

20/1

Form: 71-718 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Flourished last season and carried on the good work when winning a 6f fillies' handicap at Kempton in April; less good at York 17 days ago though and others are more appealing today.
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7th

4

(3)

16th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Dora Penny

9st 8lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: David Evans

slowly away, in rear

14/1

7th

1

(7)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Dora Penny

9st 13lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: David Evans

Won a small-field fillies' handicap at Kempton in April (6f), her tenth career success, but she's struggled in good company since; down in grade and conditions unlikely to faze her.

50/1

8th

1

(8)

21st Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:05 Newmarket (July)

Dora Penny

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Evans

midfield, shaken up over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

14/1

Form: 45-388 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
5f, 6f and 7f winner for previous yard; creditable third at Kempton (6f, AW) on debut for new stable but has failed to match that effort in two subsequent runs; needs to turn things around.
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2

(9)

10th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Newbury

Dig Two

10st 2lb

J: Libby Swallow

T: Ollie Sangster

Second in the Windsor Castle as a 2yo; finally came back down the handicap but can only be watched after a long absence.

33/1

8th

8

(6)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Dig Two

9st 11lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ollie Sangster

Good 2yo for Hugo Palmer, finishing second in the Windsor Castle; has struggled with the handicapper ever since and, although his mark is dropping, his recent efforts have been moderate.

16/1

19th

18

(13)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Dig Two

8st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ollie Sangster

dwelt start

40/1

Form: 0-2316 C BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Off the mark for the season when getting on top close home at Goodwood last month (7f, good to firm); too free under a penalty at Newbury four days later; should be fully effective back at 6f and he has won at this track (5f) in the past.
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10th

8

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Mister Bluebird

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Heather Main

8yo who has been as good as ever this spring, short-headed at Musselburgh (7f, good) then second of 14 to Crimson Spirit at Goodwood (7f, good); last season's two wins came on soft ground; effective here; respected.

12/1

2nd

10

(2)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Mister Bluebird

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Went close at Musselburgh (7f, good) last time, showing he retains full ability aged eight; dual winner at Goodwood and may remain competitive; gained last three wins on soft ground.

8/1

Non-runners

Mister Bluebird

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.10
Straight Forecast £9.37
Tricast £30.54
Trifecta £52.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tanmawwy

Telegraph:

Lethal Nymph

NEWMARKET:

Sterling Knight

TOPSPEED:

Mister Bluebird

The Guardian:

Aphelios

The Sun:

Dora Penny

D Express:

Silver Samurai

The Star:

Lethal Nymph

Daily Record:

Sterling Knight

RP RATINGS:

Tanmawwy

LAMBOURN:

Tanmawwy

The Times:

Tanmawwy

Daily Mail:

Tanmawwy

Daily Mirror:

Tanmawwy

POSTDATA:

Mister Bluebird