August 14 / 20.00 Windsor

20.00

Good To Firm

Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 519 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 1m 0f 31y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 519 Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 999531

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at 15th attempt, winning with a bit more authority than narrow margin suggests at Ffos Las (7.3f, heavy) on Tuesday; has 5lb penalty here but will be fine on the forecast faster ground and remains well handicapped on older form.
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6th

1

(4)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ffos Las

Thewaytothestars

9st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway over 3f out, outpaced 2f out, soon weakened

7/1

9th

5

(9)

17th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:55 Chepstow

Thewaytothestars

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

held up in rear, brief headway 3f out, outpaced 2f out, soon weakened

4/1

4th

1

(3)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

Thewaytothestars

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Won on heavy and good ground last August and fairly handicapped if returning to that level, which is a big if after her recent struggles.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: -66741 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Caused 33-1 surprise when clearcut winner of basement-grade classified race at Brighton (1m, good to firm) last month, his ninth start; faces a tougher task in this handicap but further progress is possible.
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10th

12

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Reel Power

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Paddy Butler

Sole win came in a classified event at Brighton (1m, good to firm) in July 2023; fair fourth at Kempton in September but down the field in three starts since; back on turf.

66/1

8th

9

(2)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Reel Power

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Paddy Butler

Inconsistent 7yo; finished 6l behind the reopposing Poke The Bear over C&D last month; easy enough to swerve.

50/1

14

(10)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Reel Power

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Paddy Butler

Step back in the right direction at Kempton on Thursday (left with a lot to do; in refitted visor); yet to convince over this far, though.

25/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 0-7823

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Placed off today's mark in blinkers on both AW starts for John Butler in May/June (8.6f/7f) and has claims if able to transfer that form to turf on today's stable debut (well beaten only previous turf start).
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6th

6

(4)

22nd May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Global Tycoon

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Parr

In fine form, following a Wolverhampton win (about 1m1f) with two strong-finishing close calls at Brighton (1m2f) and back at Wolverhampton (1m4f; Oisin Murphy up for the first time); won on this track as a 3yo and unlikely to have a problem back on Polytrack; good chance.

7/2

6th

6

(4)

22nd May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Global Tycoon

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Parr

In fine form, following a Wolverhampton win (about 1m1f) with two strong-finishing close calls at Brighton (1m2f) and back at Wolverhampton (1m4f; Oisin Murphy up for the first time); won on this track as a 3yo and unlikely to have a problem back on Polytrack; good chance.

7/2

2nd

2

(3)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Global Tycoon

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Parr

C&D winner who has returned to form with a comfortable success here (9.4f) and a close second at Brighton (1m2f) in his last two runs; remains feasibly treated on his best form and he's a key player on this step back up to 1m4f.

2/1

16/1

Form: -74839

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; posted good effort when third in similar race to this over C&D (good to firm) last month but disappointed at Lingfield on latest outing and now has questions to answer again.
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10th

12

(5)

28th May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

The Game Is Up

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Pat Phelan

Winner over 1m here in February when first-time cheekpieces were applied; well held in three starts since and has something to prove on her first 7f outing for 12 months.

33/1

10th

12

(5)

28th May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

The Game Is Up

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Pat Phelan

Winner over 1m here in February when first-time cheekpieces were applied; well held in three starts since and has something to prove on her first 7f outing for 12 months.

33/1

6th

5

(6)

2nd May 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

The Game Is Up

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

1m course win (first-time cheekpieces) in February was a spike in performance; well below that level in two subsequent starts and hard to have confidence in her, especially over this trip.

12/1

7/1

Form: 954541 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Quirky mare who is often sluggish in the early stages and has a tendency to flash her tail; made relentless headway from the rear to win recent Chepstow classified (1m, good to soft) under new jockey Ray Dawson and moves back into a handicap on a workable mark, but she comes with some risk.
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4th

2

(9)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Starry Eyes

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brett Johnson

Came from off the pace to win a 1m 0-50 classified event at Chepstow in July; another good run when fourth of ten at Chelmsford three weeks ago (1m) but her record over 1m2f+ is currently 0-7 with no placings.

5/1

4th

2

(4)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Starry Eyes

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Brett Johnson

Ended a long losing run at Chepstow (1m) in July and not disgraced when fifth of 12 in 1m Windsor handicap 31 days ago; shortlisted.

4/1

Form: -00893

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Placed for first time in ten-race career when 66-1 third in Ffos Las classified (1m, soft; led) a fortnight ago; that form isn't anything to get too excited about, but at least he has something to build on now.
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2nd

7

(2)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Private Bryan

9st 3lb

J: George Rooke

T: Ed de Giles

led, soon clear, went further clear from over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, soon reduced lead, headed towards finish, kept on

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

16:55 Ffos Las

Private Bryan

9st 3lb

J: George Rooke

T: Ed de Giles

Front-runner with very modest 1-24 strike-rate, the win gained in basement-grade classified race at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in January; placed off today's mark handicap over that C&D last month but his latest run was disappointing and others have more pressing claims here.

8/1

12th

11

(10)

30th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Lingfield (AW)

Private Bryan

9st 3lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ed de Giles

Off the mark at the 20th attempt when making all in a 0-50 classified event at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) in January; finished third behind Churchill Rose and Dillydingdillydong in a handicap back there a fortnight ago; may get his own way in a race lacking pace; worth a second look.

8/1

Form: 0-8006

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
In good hands and has good pedigree but weakened into sixth in recent Chepstow classified (1m, good to soft) won by Starry Eyes and has now been unplaced all seven runs; Oisin Murphy and new tongue-tie enlisted here.
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8th

4

22nd Jan 2024

Frozen

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:05 Warwick

Ceilidh King

11st 0lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jack Jones

Disappointing maiden on the Flat, including two runs for current stable, and the change of code will need to have a dramatic effect.

100/1

11th

11

(3)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Ceilidh King

8st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Didn't progress for Hughie Morrison; nibbled in the betting for his stable debut at Chelmsford four weeks ago but still ran to just a modest level; hood and tongue-tie tried together for the first time (both have been worn independently).

10/1

21

10th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

15:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ceilidh King

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Form: 053898

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f AW winner last year but recent turf efforts have been very disappointing and he is yet to convince stamina-wise over 1m.
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4th

14

(13)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Rainbow Sign

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Mark Pattinson

Running fairly well on the AW when last seen but in only 0-50 company and he is a highly infrequent winner; no more than each-way claims.

20/1

5th

9

(12)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Rainbow Sign

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Strike-rate of 3-61 so thoroughly exposed but latest third in 1m Lingfield classified event is reasonable form for the level; each-way shout assuming a wide stall isn't too troublesome.

6/1

3rd

5

(6)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:18 Lingfield (AW)

Rainbow Sign

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Pattinson

Strike-rate of 3-60 so thoroughly exposed and has come up well short in three visits here since going close at the track in September; contested a classified race last time.

7/1

33/1

Form: 7680-0 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won off 12lb higher on turf in spring last year but ended 2022 with two down-the-field AW runs and was also very disappointing in June, after a break; had another wind op (his third) last month; leap of faith required to support him at present.
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4th

3

(4)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:48 Lingfield (AW)

Headshot

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Over a year since last successful and he needs to step up on recent efforts, including at this level.

8/1

7th

2

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Headshot

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Dual C&D winner; would have claims if in the form of his close second here (7f) last November but needs to step up on what he's produced since, now going back up in trip.

9/2

20/1

Form: /7064-

Last run: 396 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden; kept on well for respectable fourth at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) on latest outing and may benefit from today's return to 1m but has fitness to prove after 11-month absence.
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6th

7

(2)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

He Can Dance

9st 3lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Gary Brown

Exposed maiden; market springer at Windsor on his return from 13 months off last month but dropped away in the closing stages; only eighth at Lingfield last week; cheekpieces now tried (has been well held in two earlier runs in different headgear).

12/1

8th

11

(6)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

He Can Dance

9st 3lb

J: Anna Gibson

T: Gary Brown

Tried at up to 16.5f but best around this trip; sent off just 6-1 (from 12s) on return from over a year off at Windsor last month but didn't fire; is now 0-17.

12/1

10th

9

(10)

14th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

He Can Dance

9st 3lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Gary Brown

in touch with leaders

20/1

8/1

Form: 996

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Unable to land a significant blow in three 1m novice/maiden races this season but has much more realistic chance to get competitive in this low-grade handicap, and Hollie Doyle is a good booking.
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10th

11

(13)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

14:55 Yarmouth

Beach Kitty

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Still to get her head in front but she comes here in decent form, seventh in 1m4f Newcastle handicap 20 days ago; she can't be dismissed in a first-time visor.

12/1

7th

10

(9)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Beach Kitty

8st 10lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: William Knight

Lightly raced maiden handicapper who wasn't disgraced when fourth of 12 in 1m2f classified event at Chelmsford 26 days ago; possibilities now stepping up in trip.

20/1

4th

12

(10)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Beach Kitty

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

raced in last

12/1

33/1

Form: 070

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Allotted lowly BHA mark of 38 after struggling in three AW novice races in the spring (7f-1m2f) and is 8lb wrong for today's handicap/turf debut; needs to take a big leap forward.
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9th

8

(6)

21st Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Our Land

9st 1lb

J: William Carson

T: Mark Pattinson

Down the field in three novice runs on AW and tailed off when 100-1 for last month's handicap debut (1m, good); not easily recommended.

33/1

12th

11

(5)

14th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Our Land

9st 3lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Mark Pattinson

dwelt start, in rear

33/1

10th

1

(9)

24th May 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Our Land

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Pattinson

Massive odds and well beaten this spring on her first two starts.

200/1

Non-runners

Hot Day, Uno Grande

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £29.90
Straight Forecast £23.67
Tricast £151.33
Trifecta £43.90

Selections

Telegraph:

Reel Power

RP RATINGS:

Starry Eyes

SPOTLIGHT:

Thewaytothestars

The Sun:

Global Tycoon

NEWMARKET:

Beach Kitty

The Guardian:

Reel Power

Daily Mail:

Reel Power

D Express:

Reel Power

Daily Record:

Reel Power

The Times:

Thewaytothestars

POSTDATA:

Starry Eyes

Daily Mirror:

Starry Eyes

The Star:

Starry Eyes