July 17 / 19.40 Windsor

19.40

Good To Soft

BMSI-Making Buildings Smarter Handicap

  • Prize money: £5495.7
  • 1m 0f 31y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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BMSI-Making Buildings Smarter Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.10
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 18-729 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
1-1 on the AW and 0-8 on turf (well held sole start on soft) but beaten only half a length at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) on penultimate start and he would probably have won with a clear passage; that has to be weighed against a disappointing show at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 11 days later.
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4th

3

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:05 Epsom

Dream Of Mischief

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Amanda Perrett

C&D winner in 2024 but three subsequent visits have not gone nearly so well; none too consistent but two of his last four AW runs, including in January latest, give him a shout if he's ready following the absence; he's twice been runner-up after longer layoffs.

6/1

2nd

5

(3)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:35 Lingfield (AW)

Dream Of Mischief

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Amanda Perrett

C&D winner as a 2yo and back to form when successful at Kempton (7f; solid form) in October; below that level twice since but better than the result when seventh of 12 over C&D latterly having been caught wide from the outside stall; has fared better with the draw this time and could be dangerous having dipped to only 1lb above the mark he defied at Kempton.

11/2

2

(9)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Dream Of Mischief

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Amanda Perrett

Ran okay in a hot race over C&D last month and duly built on that when winning by a cosy neck 12 days ago (also C&D); major claims off 3lb higher; a positive showing from Waistcoat, who he beat last time, in the 6.40 would increase confidence.

7/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 84-011 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
After three attempts (latest this April) he is still not proven on softer than good; won on good last June and did so comfortably at Bath (1m, firm) on last two starts, making all on first occasion and coming from the back on latest; it was just a four-runner race last time but he interrupted a winning spree by the runner-up and 4lb rise may underestimate him; big player if he goes on the ground.
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4th

2

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:05 Leicester

My Ambition

9st 13lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Started the campaign with solid 1m efforts at Lingfield (AW) and Bath (firm); disappointed back at Bath last time but no surprise to see him bounce back in this uncompetitive event.

4/1

9th

3

(10)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

My Ambition

9st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Three-time C&D winner who has returned from a break with two competitive shows, the latest here; hard to knock.

7/2

9/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 6-437

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Fourth of ten in maiden at Newbury (1m, soft) in April looked promising considering how badly he swerved to his left leaving the stalls; although not so marked, that behaviour at the start has been repeated on both outings since and he's made backward steps, the latest in a 6f handicap debut; gelded since; bit too early to forget that Newbury promise.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(8)

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:15 Pontefract

Ascari

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hughie Morrison

Gelded prior to his latest start and he showed improved form in finishing third of 14 in a 0-75 at Windsor (1m, good; favourite); didn't enjoy the cleanest run through on that occasion and he's open to further progress; one to take seriously.

11/4

3rd

12

(5)

17th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

19:40 Windsor

Ascari

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Hughie Morrison

Fourth of ten in maiden at Newbury (1m, soft) in April looked promising considering how badly he swerved to his left leaving the stalls; although not so marked, that behaviour at the start has been repeated on both outings since and he's made backward steps, the latest in a 6f handicap debut; gelded since; bit too early to forget that Newbury promise.

9/2

4th
6 (10)
Rival

16/1

Form: 46-335 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won off 2lb lower at Ffos Las (1m, good) last September; creditable third on first two outings this season, over C&D on soft on first occasion, but needs to bounce back from a lesser show when cheekpieces (tried once last term) returned on latest start; again sports that headgear.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(8)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Rival

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: John & Rhys Flint

Winless since 2022 and nothing like as good now; failed to build significantly on reappearance when sixth of ten over 1m at Chepstow (good) last month and the losing run seems likely to continue

10/1

6th

6

(10)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:35 Chepstow

Rival

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: John & Rhys Flint

Winless since 2022 and nothing like as good now; entitled to have needed his C&D comeback at his age nine days ago after a lengthy layoff but finished well held.

10/1

8th

3

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Chepstow

Rival

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

Last of two wins came in September 2022; seemed to find his level again last year when making the frame four times; has been absent since last August though and needs to hit the ground running.

9/2

12/1

Form: 6-8945 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Sole win (14 races) was over 1m for Eve Johnson Houghton last September off a 1lb higher mark; seemed to be on his way back on penultimate outing and losing a shoe might help to explain a disappointing show when co-favourite 11 days ago; unraced on softer than good.
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7th

8

(7)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 6

17:00 Salisbury

Jade Country

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John & Rhys Flint

slowly into stride, took keen hold, towards rear

33/1

5th

11

(7)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Chepstow

Jade Country

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Winless since 2022 and he came in last of 15 in 7f handicap here two weeks ago; he needs this longer trip to spark a resurgence.

16/1

15th

10

(1)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

19:35 Chepstow

Jade Country

9st 3lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

Tumbled down the weights last year and there have been no signs of an imminent revival in three runs back; can't be recommended.

50/1

20/1

Form: 13-983

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Unraced on softer than good, twice withdrawn on soft this spring; fair form in his last two 2yo races, including a 7.4f novice win, but disappointing this season (last of three last time); needs a dramatic turnaround.
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6th

13

(9)

17th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

19:40 Windsor

Mindset

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Bell

dwelt start

20/1

3rd

4

(2)

26th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Windsor

Mindset

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Bell

Two good efforts at about 7f in novices in the autumn (both on good), winning one at Beverley, but a weak finisher in two handicaps this year, over 1m2f and 1m; needs to show he's worth his current mark back at 1m2f.

13/2

8th

5

(8)

3rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Doncaster

Mindset

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Bell

Promise in novices at around 7f last autumn, but beaten too far out to blame the trip alone on his 1m2f Newmarket handicap debut/reappearance 16 days ago; still early days but hard to be confident about here.

16/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 1-5169

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW winner over 7f who opened his turf account at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm; career-best RPR) three starts ago; lost too much ground at the start next time and never dangerous latest; unraced on softer than good; wore hood as 3yo and cheekpieces once last November, winning in both, and they return today; more to prove at 1m.
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1st

2

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Thapa Vc

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Mark Rimell

Ran three sound races in June, notably when 0.75l third over C&D (good to firm) then beaten a head at Bath next time (1m, good); below par on AW latest but has an each-way chance back on turf.

5/1

5th

3

(11)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Thapa Vc

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Mark Rimell

Arrives in very good form without winning, a clear second of 11 in 1m Bath handicap 25 days ago; drawn wide but this course winner merits serious consideration with Oisin Murphy back up.

5/2

2nd

1

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Thapa Vc

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Mark Rimell

Won two fast-ground C&D handicaps last season, both off higher marks than today's; threatening a win in recent starts and Jack Callan takes off a handy 3lb; unraced on slower than good ground.

4/1

Form: 0-8867 D BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over 1m (soft) last October in one of his two starts at this track; not in top form this season (co-favourite last time) but the handicapper is giving him every chance; wore cheekpieces last two outings.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(4)

8th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:40 Ffos Las

My Mate Ted

10st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Roger Teal

took keen hold, in rear but in touch with leaders

6/1

9th

5

(9)

21st Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Newmarket (July)

My Mate Ted

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Roger Teal

held up in rear, shaken up and some headway over 2f out, soon weakened, eased over 1f out

5/1

8th

9

(12)

17th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

19:40 Windsor

My Mate Ted

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Roger Teal

Runner-up over 1m (soft) last October in one of his two starts at this track; not in top form this season (co-favourite last time) but the handicapper is giving him every chance; wore cheekpieces last two outings.

10/1

Form: 74-493

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Probably acts on good to soft; 7f winner at Newmarket for Richard Hannon as a 2yo; has drawn a blank since and hurdling last winter did not work out; however, took minor honours in two of her three starts back on Flat for new yard and enters each-way calculations.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(12)

17th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:15 Brighton

Ardbraccan

10st 0lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

in rear

11/2

4th

8

(2)

9th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:17 Nottingham

Ardbraccan

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Has a modest strike-rate but won over C&D (soft) in April; largely consistent since, solid second off this mark at Sandown (1m, good; behind a subsequent winner) most recently; one for the shortlist.

8/1

12/1

Form: -63316 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at eighth attempt with last-gasp win at 33-1 at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in May, doing well to overcome trouble; not so good either side when over C&D again (soft; sole start on softer than good) and trying 1m2f at Lingfield; needs to resume improvement.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(5)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Valkyrian

10st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Secured a third win of 2024 at Chepstow (1m) in August and not discredited off a 5lb higher mark when fourth of 14 at Kempton (1m) four weeks ago; he ought to be thereabouts.

7/1

4th

14

(5)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Kempton (AW)

Valkyrian

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

mounted in chute and taken down early, led early, headed and prominent after 1f, no extra inside final 110yds

8/1

12/1

Form: 712180 D BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two wins this season, both 1m and the latter at Bath (good to soft) in May; favourite at Kempton on latest outing but drawn wide and well beaten; major player on the Bath form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(3)

17th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

15:55 Hamilton

Hiromichi

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Big prices and out of the frame in three starts since returning in April, albeit he met trouble when finishing in midfield in the Carlisle Bell (7.7f, soft) last month; 4lb lower than for the latest of two wins in April last year; interesting.

10/1

13

(12)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:50 Carlisle

Hiromichi

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Jack Channon

Two wins last April (1m, AW/soft) and he's 1lb lower than when last successful; the return to slow turf could also be a plus; however, he's failed to shine on either outing this season and has something to prove.

25/1

9th

9

(12)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Hiromichi

8st 11lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

7yo who has an impressive 8-28 strike-rate and is effective on Tapeta; he may have needed his comeback run at Newmarket last month but was beaten a long way at 66-1, and he was also below par last May/July on his final two outings last season; plenty to prove.

33/1

12th
1 (14)
Mr Fustic

12/1

Form: 74-511 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
In the form of his life and comes here on a hat-trick, but 14 of 16 starts were AW and both turf runs (1m handicaps in 2021 and 2022) were poor.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Mr Fustic

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Andi Brown

Six wins from 37 starts, the most recent success coming at Southwell (1m, AW) in March; ran respectably here on the AW 19 days ago, taking his form figures since the visor was applied to 314, but he's 0-7 on turf.

13/2

4th

12

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Mr Fustic

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Andi Brown

Aided by new visor on his two starts this year, latterly when exploiting a much reduced mark at Southwell (1m) last month; that form has been well advertised by the runner-up since and this C&D also suits; shortlisted.

5/1

1st

5

(2)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Mr Fustic

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Andi Brown

Well handicapped on last winter's AW form and there were more encouraging signs from him when third at Chelmsford four weeks ago (visored first time); got loose before the start and withdrawn at Newcastle two weeks ago; chance if building on the latest run.

8/1

10/1

Form: 6-4326

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Unraced on softer than good; 12-race maiden but usually on the premises since handicapping; notably when close second over C&D (good to firm) penultimate start; not so good at Newmarket latest and cheekpieces are given a go.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(9)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Raqraaq

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Both wins have come over C&D but latest was in January 2025; finished third over 7f here in March but he's struggled in both subsequent runs and others are preferred.

20/1

8th

10

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Raqraaq

9st 4lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Patrick Chamings

Both wins on Lingfield AW but runner-up twice from six starts here; having run so poorly back on turf last time is the big stumbling block.

25/1

12th

9

(12)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Raqraaq

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Dual winner here on the AW over 1m; bounced back from a couple of lesser efforts when third of nine here on the AW over 7f last time but he could do without the rain on this switch back to turf (well beaten in three starts on soft).

13/2

25/1

Form: -08274

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Most starts, including last four, have been at Brighton; below form on sole start on softer than good; inconsistent and not often seen over this far but placed last summer in two of his four runs at about 1m.
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3rd

1

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:50 Chester

King Of War

10st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Habitual front-runner; reeled in after going off a bit too hard over 1m at Brighton recently but won over 7f there (good to firm) two starts ago and has the ideal draw here; could take some catching.

9/2

5th

5

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

King Of War

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Ran well when third of 12 on his reappearance over C&D this month (Rogue Dynasty second), but all six wins have come over 7f including when recording his fourth course success back here eight days ago, for which he has a 4lb penalty.

2/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £64.70
Straight Forecast £45.60
Tricast £162.34
Trifecta £184.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

My Ambition

POSTDATA:

Valkyrian

Daily Mail:

Ascari

The Sun:

My Mate Ted

RP RATINGS:

Jade Country

NEWMARKET:

Mr Fustic

WEST COUNTRY:

King Of War

The Times:

Raqraaq

Daily Mirror:

Hiromichi

D Express:

Valkyrian

Telegraph:

My Ambition

The Guardian:

My Ambition

The Star:

My Ambition

Daily Record:

My Ambition