July 24 / 19.20 Windsor

19.20

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £30.40
  • Place: £5.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam 7f 2yo winner (RPR 87), sister to 2,000 Guineas winner Galileo Gold out of maiden half-sister to 5f Group 1 winner Goldream; Shamardal gelding who needs a market check.
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No / Draw
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12th

4

(8)

14th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Dunes King

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

midfield

13/2

4th

1

(2)

6th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Dunes King

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

in touch with leaders

7/2

5th

2

(1)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

15:10 Nottingham

Dunes King

9st 11lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Came right away with the favourite (easy winner since) when springing a surprise on his debut last month; there looked no fluke about that and he's entitled to improve, so holds leading claims under a penalty.

5/4

2nd
10 (13)
Albany

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5-3

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both runs in novice events on Kempton AW, showing some ability in December and much better when staying on well for a close third of ten over 1m3f last month; big shout if that is transferred to this turf race.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Albany

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

6yo who ran just three times last year, twice soundly beaten but going close at York (1m4f, good) on the middle outing; her wins have come on heavy/good to soft ground; capable of playing a leading role on return.

9/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 7722

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on soft on debut; much better in his three starts since, on last two occasions when runner-up in novice here (1m, good to firm) and handicap at Pontefract (1m, good); shaped last time as if worth a go at 1m2f; among the best form.
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(7)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Paternoster Square

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Had some near misses but remains a maiden and blinkers are now turned to after hanging left throughout in a 1m turf maiden 12 days ago; has threatened in handicaps and headgear could make a difference.

5/1

4th

5

(8)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:55 Pontefract

Paternoster Square

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Made it 0-7 when well beaten in a match at Brighton last time and he's unproven on slow ground; however, showed some useful form previously (including C&D) and is entitled to respect for last year's winning yard.

4/1

2nd

3

(2)

3rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

13:50 Brighton

Paternoster Square

9st 7lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Front-runner; ran up to his best when second of five in a C&D maiden 13 days ago (good ground); raced on slower than good just once and that was on his debut when he was well beaten.

2/1

Form: P5

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Reportedly had an irregular heartbeat when pulled up at Newbury (1m3f, soft) in April; gelded soon afterwards and showed some ability in Newbury novice (1m2f, good) 11 days ago, but much better is needed; hooded today.
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6th

5

(4)

5th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:50 Kempton (AW)

Sailing On

9st 1lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Nine-race maiden but consistent form until a slight dip on latest start; edging down the weights; makes AW debut and tries cheekpieces in search of the breakthrough.

5/1

5th

1

(9)

21st May 2024

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:50 Brighton

Sailing On

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Consistent maiden who has form figures of 3233 since handicapping, most recently staying-on third at Bath (11.5f) on seasonal debut; gives the impression there's an ordinary race in him; shortlisted.

15/8

5th

1

(9)

21st May 2024

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:50 Brighton

Sailing On

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Consistent maiden who has form figures of 3233 since handicapping, most recently staying-on third at Bath (11.5f) on seasonal debut; gives the impression there's an ordinary race in him; shortlisted.

15/8

Form: 635

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Third of 13 in 1m2f Newmarket maiden (good) on second start; creditable on form but may have been a non-stayer when last of five over 11.4f at Yarmouth (good to firm) since; return to 1m2f looks the right move and he is one of the top three on form.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Newmarket (July)

Mythical Guest

9st 10lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: George Margarson

Both wins at 1m2f in 2024 but he has run well over this C&D and, after a slow start to the year, he showed more when a close third of eight at Ascot (1m, good to firm) last week; on the premises again.

7/2

3rd

5

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ascot

Mythical Guest

9st 10lb

J: Harry Burns

T: George Margarson

Placed in three of his four starts here, including when third in this race last year; after a poor start to this term he showed more three weeks ago and has dropped 4lb since; not ruled out despite the losing run racking up.

7/1

9th

9

(15)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Mythical Guest

9st 10lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: George Margarson

Second in this two years ago and often ran well last season; on a competitive mark on his best form but beaten on his last 20 starts and he's struggled on both outings this term.

25/1

Form: 66

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Low-level form at Goodwood (1m, heavy; 17-2) in May and Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW; 200-1) 13 days ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Anticipating

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Alexandra Dunn

Won off her basement mark when dropped back to 1m at Chepstow (soft) in June but has not really built on that performance since and was just a respectable fifth behind James Park Woods over C&D last month.

12/1

5th

5

(3)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Bath

Anticipating

9st 4lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Alexandra Dunn

Opened account off basement mark at Chepstow (1m, soft) in June, her 13th start; below that form lately but now back down to her winning mark, and will be suited by today's conditions.

7/1

Form: 6

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
15-2, got upset in the stalls before fading into last of six in maiden at Newbury (7f, soft) three months ago, soundly beaten.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

9

(6)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:40 Southwell (AW)

Cracking Filly

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

12-race maiden; has shown signs of promise on a couple of occasions, including when second at Chelmsford two runs ago (1m2f); well beaten over same C&D last time.

12/1

10th

9

(6)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:40 Southwell (AW)

Cracking Filly

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

12-race maiden; has shown signs of promise on a couple of occasions, including when second at Chelmsford two runs ago (1m2f); well beaten over same C&D last time.

12/1

11th

12

(9)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Cracking Filly

9st 2lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Dean Ivory

Regressive maiden; has shown ability over this C&D but she'll have to raise her game if she's to win this.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to GB 1m2f AW 2yo/US 2m1f hurdle winner Top Brass (RPR 82); dam 1m2f-1m6f winner (including Group 3; 105), half-sister to Group-placed 7f-1m winner Drumbeat; Kingman colt from a top yard.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(5)

24th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Windsor

Guard

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Third foal; half-brother to GB 1m2f AW 2yo/US 2m1f hurdle winner Top Brass (RPR 82); dam 1m2f-1m6f winner (including Group 3; 105), half-sister to Group-placed 7f-1m winner Drumbeat; Kingman colt from a top yard.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
9th foal; half-sister to six winners, including Pilote (1m-1m1f including Listed; RPR 115), Esquisse (1m including Listed; 104), Femina (6.5f/7f; 95) and Casino (1m3f; 94); dam 1m-1m4f winner (including Group 2; 116), half-sister to dam of top-class miler Falco; from powerful yard; one to note.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(6)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Mistress Light

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: William Haggas

Five-race maiden but she's been quietly progressive and has gone close in both her handicaps; on same mark as when a clear second on AW at Wolverhampton (1m4f; blinkers added) last month and she's a key player.

7/4

2nd

4

(10)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mistress Light

9st 7lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

prominent, went second over 5f out, challenging over 2f out, outpaced final 110yds

9/4

3rd

2

(8)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

17:20 Windsor

Mistress Light

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Unexposed filly who did not live up to her very good pedigree in three maiden/novice races (1m2f-1m3f) but still displayed significant promise; should have more to offer in handicaps; respected.

9/2

40/1

Form: 86

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
150-1 and 125-1 when showing modest form twice (1m3f and 1m4f) on Kempton AW; looks one for handicaps after this.
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7th

10

(7)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Windsor

Alpha Female

8st 6lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Ed de Giles

Half-sister to a few winners for her owners; opened her own account at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) last month and, with still low mileage, looks likely to improve further; respected up 4lb.

11/2

1st

7

(7)

21st Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Ayr

Alpha Female

8st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Ed de Giles

Five-race maiden who is bred to do better, being half-sister to a few winners for her owners; clear second at Kempton (1m3f, AW) last week and warrants respect off same mark; due to go up 4lb in future.

3/1

2nd

8

(7)

13th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Alpha Female

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed de Giles

prominent, raced in second after 2f, led over 2f out, sustained duel with winner inside final furlong, headed final 110yds, kept on

10/1

Form: 37

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third of eight over C&D (good) on debut showed something, beaten just over 6l behind a red-hot favourite, but she was way below that form in a C&D maiden (good to firm; 28-1) two weeks later.
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11th

7

(3)

21st Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Anna Aurelia

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Her debut effort at Windsor in June (1m2f, good) promised better but she hasn't kicked on from it, finishing well held in two recent handicaps; cheekpieces and a drop in the weights may help but she carries risk.

16/1

14th

5

(10)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Anna Aurelia

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Jonathan Portman

Made an encouraging start when third at Windsor (1m2f, good) in June but she's not gone on from that and was a fading sixth of seven on her handicap debut at Windsor (11.4f, good; 33-1) last month; still lightly raced but has something to prove.

25/1

6th

1

(7)

14th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Anna Aurelia

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jonathan Portman

carried left start, towards rear, prominent after 3f

25/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tenth foal; half-brother to four winners, including Swift Bounty (1m2f; RPR 84) and Hackbridge (1m/1m2f Flat, 79; 2m hurdle); dam 7f 2yo winner (89); on debut, probably up against it.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Patchy

8st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Pat Phelan

Still seeking his first win but he was placed twice in Kempton handicaps last October (1m/1m4f) after a lengthy layoff; 148-day absence small fry in comparison and he could still have a bigger effort in him.

6/1

13th
8 (11)
Star Turn

100/1

Form: 55

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well back in last of five at Doncaster (1m4f) and Kempton (1m3f, AW).
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

5

18th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:21 Cartmel

Star Turn

10st 13lb

J: Mr James Murray

T: Mickey Bowen

Returned from long absence with two hurdling seconds this spring (visored) and filled same position behind Kingofthegame in C&D chase three weeks ago (good; first-time blinkers); not yet exposed over fences; shortlisted.

7/2

2nd

7

28th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:55 Cartmel

Star Turn

10st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

13-race maiden; pulled up on only chase start, in February 2025 (2m2f, soft); comes here having run fair races over hurdles with a visor on last two starts; a possible back chasing with blinkers now tried.

6/1

2nd

9

5th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:48 Ffos Las

Star Turn

10st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

6yo maiden who ran well, one place in front of Les's Destiny Star, in first-time visor over C&D (good to soft) last month on debut for new stable and return from lengthy layoff; likely player provided that effort is backed up and the bounce is avoided.

4/1

25/1

Form: 9

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
80,000gns yearling; 9-1, green and faded right out of it in C&D novice (good) six weeks ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

8

(10)

1st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:50 Ffos Las

Lock The Vault

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Beaten 37l+ in two 1m2f events at Windsor; however, at 80-1, he was beaten only just over 3l when a front-running fifth of seven in maiden at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) three weeks ago and might now bring some potential to handicaps; blinkers enlisted; worth market check.

5/1

5th

7

(1)

12th Aug 2023

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

18:45 Lingfield

Lock The Vault

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

led

66/1

14th

3

(4)

24th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Windsor

Lock The Vault

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

80,000gns yearling; 9-1, green and faded right out of it in C&D novice (good) six weeks ago.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £100.90
Straight Forecast £52.24
Trifecta £212.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Paternoster Square

SPOTLIGHT:

Albany

NEWMARKET:

Guard

The Times:

Mistress Light

The Star:

Mythical Guest

Daily Mail:

Paternoster Square

D Express:

Paternoster Square

Daily Record:

Paternoster Square

RP RATINGS:

Albany

POSTDATA:

Albany

Telegraph:

Albany

The Guardian:

Albany

Daily Mirror:

Guard