August 17 / 17.30 Windsor

17.30

Good

William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Racing League Race 16 Handicap (Racing League)

  • Prize money: £16750.5
  • 0m 6f 12y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Racing League Race 16 Handicap (Racing League)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 403732 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Flattered by his proximity to the easy winner in the Stewards' Cup consolation event 12 days ago but he had to wait for a gap and it was another fine run in defeat; C&D record reads 212153 and there's no doubt he has the raw ability to win races off his reduced mark; losing run is up to 15 though.
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11th

8

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Capotes Dream

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Tom Ward

Dry since a C&D win in 2023 and has looked on the downgrade in recent times; goes back to cheekpieces from blinkers, minus the tongue-tie again, after four months off; outsider.

50/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 462473 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
5f winner here on soft ground in May; ran well for third in a good C&D handicap ten days ago (second home on the stands' side); his fine course record dictates he can't be ignored but drawn wide and others appeal more.
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3rd

1

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Antiphon

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Mike Murphy

Still capable of running up to high-80s RPRs just two years ago, but has offered nothing in two outings this term and remains winless around anywhere as galloping as Nottingham; cheekpieces return.

12/1

10th

11

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Antiphon

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Mike Murphy

His last win was in April 2024, which is probably the bottom line; three wins and five seconds from 12 races at Windsor also catches the eye but he was a soundly beaten last at Leicester on reappearance three weeks ago.

20/1

9th

1

(6)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Antiphon

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

Acts on good to firm and soft; his last win was in April 2024 but he was much better than this level in his time and he ran several good races at Brighton (5.3f) last season; returns after 235 days off but he needs a close look for in-form yard.

11/4

9/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: -11174 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Had a purple patch on AW this season and his last two turf defeats have come in good races; stable in rude health and he could still have more to come on grass in a well-run race; not ruled out.
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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: 3-0559 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
C&D winner for former yard; the handicapper has been on top so far this season but he showed plenty of pace when doing second best of the far-side group in the Stewards' Cup 12 days ago (blinkered first time, retained); returning to better ground in his favour and this is much weaker; the runners shunned the stands' rail on Monday night but that's unlikely to be the case as it dries out, in which case he could be well drawn to attack.
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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

Form: 21-137 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won his first two starts for this yard and he ran a cracker back from a break when third of 26 at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) in June; should have fared better at Newmarket since (5f, good), even allowing for a stumble leaving the stalls, but star apprentice takes off a useful 3lb and 6f may be more his thing now.
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1st

9

(3)

20th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 4

16:06 Brighton

Conquistador

8st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stuart Williams

dwelt start, towards rear, pushed along halfway, raced wide on turn over 2f out, keeping on but still plenty to do inside final furlong, ran on well to lead towards finish

4/1

Form: 156247 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Not entirely straightforward but he has won 13 races down the years, most recently a Class 4 at Newbury in June off a 3lb lower mark (6f, good); penultimate fourth at York, when doing best of the high numbers, was a good run and he's better than he showed here ten days ago (behind Antiphon); one to consider.
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6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

Form: 372590 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on even this season's best but he needs to bounce back from a couple of modest efforts; drawn widest and others appeal more.
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8th

9

(3)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Pontefract

Rathbone

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

He's now 9lb lower than when completing a double last September and he got a bit closer to the target at Windsor ten days ago; finished second off a 4lb higher mark in this race last year; revival imminent.

10/1

9th

7

(5)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newbury

Rathbone

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

He's now 7lb lower than when completing a double last September but has finished no better than ninth on his six outings since.

33/1

9th

7

(5)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:45 Doncaster

Rathbone

9st 4lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Michael Herrington

awkward start, in touch with leaders

14/1

Form: -51274 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Had some good sprint form earlier in the season, notably his Newbury win in April (6f, soft) when sweeping through from off the pace; latest Yarmouth fourth (met trouble) has been handsomely franked by the winner and the third and he can run of the same mark today; drying ground would be the big negative.
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5th

8

(3)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Bernardo OReilly

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, in rear

5/1

5th

8

(3)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Bernardo OReilly

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, in rear

5/1

10/1

Form: 216318 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Two wins in 5f handicaps this season, including at this track last month; unsuited by soft ground when down the field at Goodwood two weeks ago; has to prove himself over 6f and he's got a wide stall to contend with.
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8th

8

(8)

7th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Estate

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Two 5f handicap wins in Class 5 company this season; effective at this track but he was well held when returned to 6f at Windsor three weeks ago; remains opposable at this trip.

16/1

9th

12

(12)

17th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:30 Windsor

Estate

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, prominent

10/1

8th

12

(8)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Estate

8st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Andrew Balding

slowly into stride, in rear

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: -07654 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Awarded the Portland at Doncaster last September (5.5f, soft) and he's 5lb lower today; more encouraging signs when fourth at Ascot 19 days ago (5f, good) and the extra furlong should suit; one to consider.
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7th

4

(9)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Call Me Ginger

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

towards rear

12/1

1

(9)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Musselburgh

Call Me Ginger

9st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

17lb lower than when winning at Ascot last September (5f, good to firm; completing a quick double) having been badly out of form since; usually ridden by Amie Waugh; down to Class 5 in a handicap for the first time.

16/1

Form: -54142 CD BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last season; readily landed a four-runner 6f handicap at Lingfield (good to firm) in June; improved effort tried in blinkers when second of six at Epsom five weeks ago; further progress will be required to take this but it's not out of the question.
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5th

6

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Magical Merlin

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

Continues to edge down the weights, but losing run is up to 19 and the application of a tongue-tie made little difference last time; something to prove on his first attempt over this far.

11/2

4th

3

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Bath

Magical Merlin

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

Ran just four times last season and was runner-up on three occasions (7f/1m, various ground); down the field on reappearance at Kempton (1m, AW) four weeks ago but may have needed that outing and it will be no surprise if he's in the mix; a tongue-tie is added.

7/2

8th

1

(4)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Magical Merlin

9st 9lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

He finished second in three of his four starts in 2025, including on his seasonal return, but was still operating at a level below his old form; drops into 0-70 for the first time; not discounted.

6/1

Form: 3-8840 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Looked quite promising last season but he hasn't hit those heights in four starts in 2023; dropping down the weights but likely vulnerable in this competitive event; cheekpieces now given a go.
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7th

4

(6)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Bear Profit

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard O’Leary

Has won five races up to 1m1f from 34 Flat starts; fine runs in defeat in premier handicaps at Leopardstown and Galway over the summer but was a bit below that level in the Cambridgeshire here last time; can be keen so needs to settle better.

7/1

7

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Bear Profit

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Progressive 6yo won at Leopardstown in June and has stepped forward again in thee runs in defeat since, latest when beaten a head in Colm Quinn BMW Mile at Galway; 5lb higher but remains very much one to keep on side.

6/1

12

(3)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:40 Galway

Bear Profit

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Progressive 6yo won at Leopardstown last month and most recently career-best at same venue when staying on third to Slieve Binnian in premier handicap, having not had the clearest of runs; each-way claims.

12/1

13th
13 (10)
Mattice

14/1

Form: 944346 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won a 5f Racing League handicap last summer off a 1lb higher mark; beaten in his next 12 starts but there have been some good efforts this summer and he is effective at this trip; others appeal more all the same.
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4

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian McInnes

Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid.

100/30

4

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ian McInnes

Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid.

100/30

1

(13)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mattice

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ian McInnes

Went very close on stable debut over C&D last November; made all at Carlisle (good to soft) in July and kept on well to win at Ripon (also 6f, good) on Saturday; 5lb penalty but this drop back to 5f is likely no bother; should give it a good go.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £39.40
Straight Forecast £50.29
Tricast £533.08
Trifecta £626.30

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Capote's Dream

RP RATINGS:

Call Me Ginger

NEWMARKET:

Conquistador

POSTDATA:

Magical Merlin

TOPSPEED:

Estate

The Times:

Antiphon

SPOTLIGHT:

Treacherous

Daily Mirror:

Bernardo O'Reilly

Telegraph:

Conquistador

Daily Mail:

Magical Merlin

The Sun:

Estate

D Express:

Capote's Dream

Daily Record:

Capote's Dream

The Guardian:

Call Me Ginger

The Star:

Call Me Ginger