October 16 / 15.15 Windsor

15.15

Soft

At The Races App Expert Tips Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 0f 31y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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At The Races App Expert Tips Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
11 (1)
Doha

11/10 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 34 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Superbly bred filly, by Sea The Stars out of Treve; solid third, behind subsequent winners, at Kempton (1m, AW) on debut; flopped when odds-on at Leicester (1m2f) later in September but may not take after her parents in terms of trip and looks well worth another chance returned to shorter.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

16

(6)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Doha

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won Kensington Palace handicap at last year's Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) and added a Listed race at Saint-Cloud (1m2f, very soft) in the autumn; weakened into a well-held sixth in 1m2f York Group 2 on reappearance in May but she's entitled to strip fitter for the outing; shoulders a 3lb penalty for the French win.

25/1

6th

3

(7)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:13 York

Doha

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won handicap at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last June and Listed race at Saint-Cloud (1m2f, very soft) in October; 11.6f Group 1 proved too much for her on final start; needs to resume improvement but this daughter of two Arc winners may still be able to find extra.

5/1

3

(7)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:13 York

Doha

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won handicap at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last June and Listed race at Saint-Cloud (1m2f, very soft) in October; 11.6f Group 1 proved too much for her on final start; needs to resume improvement but this daughter of two Arc winners may still be able to find extra.

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 6

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sea The Stars gelding who ran to only a modest figure at Southwell (1m, AW; finished sixth) but seemed to need the outing/experience; hood now fitted; open to improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(8)

6th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Ascot

Inspiritus

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Progressive on AW, winning twice (9.5f/1m2f); has failed to transfer that form back to turf (1m2f) in last two outings but gives the impression this return to 1m is worth exploring; difficult to write off.

10/1

8th

6

(9)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

20:00 Windsor

Inspiritus

8st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Roger Varian

Major improver in 1m2f AW handicaps, quickening up smartly at Lingfield in March (hood discarded, now refitted; Andaleep back in third); said to have been unsuited by Chester's tight turns when way back there in May; needs to show he's as good on turf as AW but remains of interest.

9/2

11th

1

(6)

9th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Inspiritus

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

Big improver in AW handicaps this year, running out a decisive winner of a 14-runner race over 1m2f at Lingfield on Good Friday; a 5lb rise doesn't look enough to stop him if proving as effective on turf (9l second in a maiden on previous attempt).

3/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000gns yearling; Zoffany half-sister to German/Belgian 1m-9.4f winner Alvediston, out of Listed-placed 7f/1m2f winner; major yard; looks the pick of the newcomers.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(9)

15th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Bluebottle Blue

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Stephens

Lost out late in a 1m Tapeta handicap for William Haggas last January but she hasn't achieved much in two starts for this yard following nearly a year off the track; one to watch for now.

33/1

10th

9

(9)

15th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Bluebottle Blue

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Stephens

Lost out late in a 1m Tapeta handicap for William Haggas last January but she hasn't achieved much in two starts for this yard following nearly a year off the track; one to watch for now.

33/1

7th

2

(7)

8th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Bluebottle Blue

11st 0lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Robert Stephens

in rear

16/1

Form: 24

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both outings over 7f, front-running second at Newbury (soft) in April then only fourth after a tardy start at Wolverhampton (AW) in June; one of the main contenders on debut form and is bred to stay 1m; possibilities back on turf.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

12

(9)

8th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Mother Margaret

9st 8lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

slowly away, in rear, headway and prominent after 1f

6/1

4th

13

(7)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:15 Windsor

Mother Margaret

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Both outings over 7f, front-running second at Newbury (soft) in April then only fourth after a tardy start at Wolverhampton (AW) in June; one of the main contenders on debut form and is bred to stay 1m; possibilities back on turf.

3/1

4th

10

(7)

5th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mother Margaret

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Out of a well-related 1m-1m2f winner (including US Listed; RPR 100); 2-1 favourite at Newbury (7f, soft) in April and she gave it a good shot from the front before before finishing runner-up behind her main market rival; just about sets the standard on that promising debut effort and she's a big player on this switch to AW.

15/8

16/1

Form: 4

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only a modest fourth at Redcar (7f, good to firm) but fared best of the newcomers and shaped as if this extra furlong will suit; open to improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(12)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:20 Yarmouth

Realised

9st 10lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Harry Eustace

took keen hold, led, faced challenge 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong

13/8

1st

6

(3)

15th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:45 Yarmouth

Realised

9st 4lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Harry Eustace

took keen hold, made all, ridden 2f out, kept on well

2/1

2nd

10

(1)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:45 Yarmouth

Realised

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Harry Eustace

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear

5/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debutante whose future looks fruitless if taking after her siblings; dam was a 7f-1m2f winner for this stable but has a poor record as a broodmare (first four foals have failed to score).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(5)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Dotties Moon

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Well held in four career starts, including on 1m handicap debut in May (AW; 66-1); chance on pedigree of improving for the step up to 1m3f but still has lots to find.

33/1

10th

4

(4)

8th May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Dotties Moon

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Well held at big prices in three runs (1m-1m2f) last autumn; yard has had all recent success with older horses, so possible she'll do better now handicapping at a lowly level, but would want to see some market interest.

33/1

10th

4

(4)

8th May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Dotties Moon

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Well held at big prices in three runs (1m-1m2f) last autumn; yard has had all recent success with older horses, so possible she'll do better now handicapping at a lowly level, but would want to see some market interest.

33/1

Form: 28

Last run: 136 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts over 1m2f, promising second on soft ground at this track in May then soundly beaten on good to firm at Chepstow in June; now drops in distance and returns to forecast slower surface; major player on the debut form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(6)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

St Just In Time

10st 13lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Harry Derham

Off for more than a year since narrowly beaten over hurdles on his debut for his new jumps-oriented yard last March; that came after almost a year off, so he can go well fresh; market useful under a jockey who's ridden two winners over hurdles this year.

6/1

2nd

4

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

16:31 Doncaster

St Just In Time

11st 13lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Harry Derham

Non-stayer upped to 2m3f on final start for Sir Mark Todd last May but previously a keeping-on third at Wincanton (1m7f, good) to a good subsequent winner; interesting switched to a handicap for in-form new yard.

9/2

4th

13

30th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Warwick

St Just In Time

10st 13lb

J: James Davies

T: Sir Mark Todd

Best form over hurdles when third at Wincanton last time (1m7f, good); needs to improve on this first run at further than 2m.

14/1

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and never landed a blow at Lingfield (1m, AW; finished sixth) where he was the sole newcomer in a field of eight; may do better with the experience under his belt.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Artavian

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Patrick Chamings

Sole success came at Windsor (11.4f, heavy) in October 2024 and ended the last campaign with a fair second of seven at Nottingham (1m2f, soft); off six months and has run well fresh, but others still make greater appeal.

16/1

2nd

5

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Artavian

11st 1lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Ended 2024 with a Windsor win (11.4f, heavy) in October but he's gone the wrong way this year (about 1m4f); first 1m2f race since last September.

10/1

2nd

5

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Artavian

11st 1lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Ended 2024 with a Windsor win (11.4f, heavy) in October but he's gone the wrong way this year (about 1m4f); first 1m2f race since last September.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ulysses half-sister to four winners, notably Noble Expression (1m-1m6f AW); stable isn't particularly noted for debut scorers; best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

6

(5)

7th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Bloom Of Greece

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Has low mileage but lacks solid form claims and failed to improve for the switch to handicap level at Lingfield (1m4f) most recently; best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise.

33/1

10th

6

(12)

23rd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Bloom Of Greece

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

took keen hold, led

12/1

4th

4

(4)

6th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Bloom Of Greece

9st 2lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

prominent, dropped to rear 5f out, weakened under 2f out

40/1

Form: 7

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held in 1m AW event at Kempton, having been friendless in the betting; hood worn that day is now removed; others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(9)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Lingfield (AW)

Cathaya

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

in touch with leaders

16/1

6th

12

(8)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cathaya

8st 13lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Well beaten in a couple of 1m contests (AW/turf); poor claims.

200/1

10th

9

(11)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:15 Windsor

Cathaya

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Comfortably held in 1m AW event at Kempton, having been friendless in the betting; hood worn that day is now removed; others preferred.

100/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 66

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only a modest sixth in AW events at Chelmsford (1m2f/1m) during the summer but attracted support latest and is evidently thought capable of better; note the market signals.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(8)

27th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Fictional

11st 0lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Richard Hughes

Responded well to the fitting of cheekpieces when winning at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) in June and over this C&D last month, making all both times; ridden more conservatively when fifth of nine back at Kempton (2m) this month; a player if reverting to positive tactics under Simon Walker.

3/1

5th

4

(9)

7th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Fictional

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

2-2 in Polytrack handicaps this summer, twice making all, latterly off a 4lb lower mark; soft turf maybe wasn't ideal last time and he's considered back under Oisin Murphy (up for his Lingfield win).

6/1

7th

2

(4)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 5

20:45 Newbury

Fictional

10st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

soon led, headed over 3f out

100/30

100/1

Form: 78

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a lot to find on his two efforts (turf/AW); handicaps more suitable shortly.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(6)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Nostromo

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Roger Teal

in touch with leaders

12/1

5th

6

(10)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nostromo

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Roger Teal

Eight-race maiden who has not finished closer than 6l to a winner and he didn't improve for the step up to 2m at Lingfield (AW; 11-1) last time; others preferred.

7/1

100/1

Form: 7

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unseated rider and got loose beforehand at this course (well held; for Eve Johnson Houghton) in May and Lingfield (hood applied; withdrawn) last month; risky proposition.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

25th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

18:15 Huntingdon

Sir Cilia

10st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Matt Crawley

Moderate form in all starts under both codes; can only watch.

33/1

10

25th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

18:15 Huntingdon

Sir Cilia

10st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Matt Crawley

Moderate form in all starts under both codes; can only watch.

33/1

6th

5

1st Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

13:27 Fakenham

Sir Cilia

11st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Matt Crawley

Flat form doesn't amount to much; modest fifth in both attempts over hurdles, latest over C&D; needs improvement.

16/1

150/1

Form: 9

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Marked drop in trip needs to prompt major improvement, having achieved little over 1m3f at Kempton on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

10

(10)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:15 Windsor

Credit Note

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Pat Phelan

Marked drop in trip needs to prompt major improvement, having achieved little over 1m3f at Kempton on debut.

150/1

9th

5

(10)

4th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Credit Note

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Failed to make the track for the Crisfords; half-sister to a dirt winner in the UAE and a 6f/1m1f winner in Italy; unraced dam from a useful middle-distance family; likely best watched on debut.

66/1

4

(11)

10th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Credit Note

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Half-sister to UAE 7f dirt winner Davy Lamp (RPR 83) and a 6f-1m1f winner in Italy; bred to stay well and interesting to see how she goes in the market on debut.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £28.60
Straight Forecast £29.94
Trifecta £128.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Doha

NEWMARKET:

Bluebottle Blue

The Sun:

Mother Margaret

Telegraph:

St Just In Time

The Times:

Bluebottle Blue

POSTDATA:

Doha

The Guardian:

Doha

Daily Mail:

Doha

D Express:

Doha

Daily Mirror:

Doha

The Star:

Doha

Daily Record:

Mother Margaret