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on 2000 Guineas day when the ground was demanding; much better than that and he still has a bigger effort in him; withdrawn from the Wokingham nine days ago having got loose beforehand.
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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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3rd

9

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Lethal Nymph

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

His three wins for this yard include a soft-ground success at Doncaster just under a year ago; went close at Pontefract in June and the door opened again when getting up late at Newcastle (again 5f, AW) last Thursday; hasn't won off a mark this high since 2022 but it's not hard to see him going well on his first visit to Beverley.

13/2

1st

4

(11)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Lethal Nymph

9st 13lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

C&D win off 1lb higher last November; retains all his ability as a 7yo and he is a major player back on Tapeta.

7/1

8th

2

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Lethal Nymph

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Paul Midgley

Probably best at 5f and went down by only a head at Pontefract five weeks ago; had previously shaped well when fifth in a big field on this course; trainer has won this race three times in the last eight seasons and Johnny Burke looks a positive jockey booking.

11/2

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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8th

1

(9)

19th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Bath

Sterling Knight

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Ed Dunlop

Multiple winner who is familiar with stronger handicaps than this and he was beaten under 3l in a big field last time at Newbury (7f); won his last race at this level in May, over 1m and off the very same mark.

7/1

8th

10

(13)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Sterling Knight

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ed Dunlop

Landed the 12th win of his career (including one over C&D) at Newmarket (1m, good) in May but hasn't hit the same level in five subsequent runs; has dipped to 1lb above the mark he defied on the Rowley Mile but others arrive with more pressing claims.

25/1

6th

5

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Sterling Knight

9st 11lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

C&D winner who scored on the other course here (1m, good) in May; hasn't hit the same level in four subsequent runs but he was not beaten far at Thirsk last time and he ties in with Tuscan Hills on that form; usually comes from off the pace and has possibilities if he gets the breaks.

12/1

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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6th

7

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newmarket

Expert Agent

9st 4lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Williams

Secured the latest of his eight wins when scoring over C&D (good) in May; last four form figures don't really do him justice, including his sixth of 26 at Glorious Goodwood in July, and when beaten less than 3l on the July course four weeks ago; down 2lb and a good show would come as no surprise.

16/1

8th

9

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Expert Agent

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Stuart Williams

Won on the Rowley Mile in May (6f, good; 4lb lower) and last time finished sixth of 26 at Glorious Goodwood, which wasn't a bad run; usually ridden from behind so needs a strong pace which he might get.

10/1

6th

1

(13)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Expert Agent

9st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Bounced back to form to win at Newmarket (6f, good) in May but two lesser runs have followed on the July Course there since.

20/1

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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11th

1

(10)

23rd Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Mister Bluebird

10st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Heather Main

8yo who hasn't been at his best on his last three starts, most recently 8l third of seven over C&D (soft; has won on such ground over C&D); however, he has a solid record at Goodwood and is 3lb lower than when runner-up here (7f, good) in May; not ruled out.

16/1

3rd

1

(4)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Mister Bluebird

9st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Heather Main

Two-time course winner, including this trip on soft, and he is on a manageable mark; his form has dipped on his last two starts and he may need slower ground at this trip.

12/1

7th

9

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Sandown

Mister Bluebird

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Heather Main

Best with positive tactics, as when leading until well inside final 1f at Goodwood in May; only tenth at Epsom on Oaks day but that was a warm race and he's had a break since; goes well on soft ground; possibilities.

14/1

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