October 16 / 17.20 Windsor

17.20

Soft

Download The At The Races App Handicap

  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 1m 3f 99y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
SKY
View Course
Download The At The Races App Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
13 (7)
Assembled

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 090424 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Has arrested his decline in recent weeks, making the frame three consecutive times (11.6f-1m6f), but another minor role might be his best hope.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(11)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Assembled

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Rimell

Twice unplaced on the Kempton Polytrack (1m3f/1m4f) since returning in May, but just 2lb higher than when winning over C&D last November; shortlisted now returned here.

10/1

4th

10

(2)

12th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Assembled

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Rimell

Won here in 2021; most outings in 2023 came on turf and Tapeta, notably two wins (11.4f/1m4f) in the autumn; 22-1 when well held on reappearance here three weeks ago but probably needed the race; more interesting this time.

5/1

7th

10

(6)

22nd May 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Assembled

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Mark Rimell

Course winner in late 2021; most outings in 2023 came on turf and Tapeta, the most recent win coming when nipping clear at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in November; back up 3lb; needs to prove wellbeing back from break.

7/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: -62793

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
A maiden after seven starts but copes well with slow ground and gave good account when close third in Class 5 contest at Sandown (1m2f, soft) last month; only 1lb higher here; good chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(10)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Cherryhawk

9st 10lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Nikki Evans

In good form this time last year when winning over C&D (soft) but her career has gone south since, including over hurdles this year; just 1lb higher than for the win but revival desperately needed.

33/1

10th

4

(10)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Cherryhawk

9st 10lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Nikki Evans

In good form this time last year when winning over C&D (soft) but her career has gone south since, including over hurdles this year; just 1lb higher than for the win but revival desperately needed.

33/1

4th

5

2nd Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:15 Ludlow

Cherryhawk

10st 7lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Nikki Evans

Won on the Flat last spring but was badly out of form in that sphere in the autumn and struggled (albeit on heavy ground) on hurdling debut at Chepstow in January.

66/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 934

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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

Form: 66645

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only five starts and wasn't beaten far when fourth of seven over C&D (good) on handicap debut in August but last month's AW run was disappointing and her tendency to race too freely remains a concern.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

14/1

Form: 3414-5 D

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won over this sort of trip on good to soft ground at Yarmouth in June 2022 but made low-key seasonal debut there in May and hasn't been seen since.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(5)

13th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

15:00 Yarmouth

Placated

9st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: Dr Jon Scargill

in touch with leaders

7/2

1st

10

(2)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

12:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Placated

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Dr Jon Scargill

midfield, waiting for room over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ridden and led inside final furlong, ran on

6/1

1st

10

(2)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

12:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Placated

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Dr Jon Scargill

Polytrack/turf winner who has finished runner-up in her last three starts; up another 1lb, but the form of her latest head defeat at Lingfield (1m5f, Polytrack) has worked out extremely well; yet to attempt this far, but shapes as though she will stay; major chance.

6/1

Form: 253326 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite in Bath race won by Asense a fortnight ago and now 0-10 but was pretty consistent over a variety of trips beforehand and will be fine on today's ground; no surprise if he features.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Imperial Cult

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Won three times in the summer of 2024, including twice over C&D; several good runs in defeat last year and he starts out for George Baker (same owner) off a competitive mark; one to consider.

5/1

3

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Imperial Cult

9st 12lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Record is 3-35; couple of third-place finishes since wearing blinkers, latest at Newbury when stepped back up to 2m (usually races over middle distances); could go well in the retained headgear.

12/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 371469 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Finished strongly to lead close home at Lingfield (11.6f, soft) in July and is now only 1lb above that mark but her subsequent form has been underwhelming and she's not one to rely upon.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(10)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

17:20 Windsor

Third Batch

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: S Woods

Finished strongly to lead close home at Lingfield (11.6f, soft) in July and is now only 1lb above that mark but her subsequent form has been underwhelming and she's not one to rely upon.

20/1

9th

8

(1)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Third Batch

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

All races over shorter, getting off the mark over an extended 1m3f on soft at Lingfield in July; lesser effort upped to 1m6f next time and never a threat back on Lingfield AW (1m5f) 11 days ago; stamina unknown for 2m.

14/1

6th

6

(6)

16th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Lingfield (AW)

Third Batch

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: S Woods

Gained her breakthrough victory here (11.5f) in July and not disgraced off a 3lb higher mark when fourth of ten at Catterick (1m6f) 17 days ago; she can't be discounted.

12/1

8th
9 (13)
Asense

4/1

Form: 653111 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Bang-in-form filly who completed a hat-trick with clearcut success at Bath (1m5f, soft) a fortnight ago; latest 4lb rise does not look excessive and today's drop back in trip won't be a problem; commands respect.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(8)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Asense

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Paddy Butler

All three wins came over further and she now returns for a new stable after a lengthy absence; best watched unless the market speaks in her favour.

20/1

11

(12)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 5f 11y

Class 6

13:30 Bath

Asense

8st 13lb

J: Shariq Mohd

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Last year's winner (from 4lb higher); patchy form this year, with respectable efforts (Kempton) interspersed with weak finishes elsewhere; probably holds a similar chance to Endofastorm based on their recent C&D clash; any sign of market support would offer encouragement.

10/1

7th

13

(8)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Bath

Asense

8st 2lb

J: Anna Gibson

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Dual course winner at around this time last year (11.6f/1m5f) but not in same form this season; just a respectable third at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) this month and effectively 3lb higher from out of the weights here.

25/1

Form: 644210 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Kept on well for narrow C&D (good) win in August and ought to handle today's slower ground but finished well down the field over 1m2f here last month and others in this field have more persuasive profiles.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(1)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:00 Windsor

Fullforward

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Madgwick

C&D winner who resumed from five months off with a solid fourth of eight in 1m4f Lingfield handicap a week ago; not out of things off the same mark.

10/1

4th

8

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Fullforward

8st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Madgwick

Just low-level hurdle form on his last two starts; last year's Flat best, which came over C&D, would give him a squeak but others look stronger for win purposes.

16/1

5

7th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

14:42 Fontwell

Fullforward

11st 4lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Michael Madgwick

Three-time winner on the Flat (1m-1m4f) but always in low-grade handicaps; will need to take very well to hurdling to pose a threat here.

50/1

10th
12 (1)
Qeyaady

33/1

Form: 54699- BF

Last run: 377 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Out of form when last seen on the Flat last autumn and didn't take to hurdling during the winter; returns from 245-day break with a lot to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(1)

2nd May 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Qeyaady

9st 0lb

J: J F Egan

T: Pat Phelan

Sole win was in May 2021 and he's a frequent slow starter; has dropped a long way in the weights but has mixed record under both codes since October and he's been well held (1m4f/1m2f) in last two runs; has plenty to prove now upped to 1m6f and others are preferred.

25/1

9th

10

(1)

2nd May 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Qeyaady

9st 0lb

J: J F Egan

T: Pat Phelan

Sole win was in May 2021 and he's a frequent slow starter; has dropped a long way in the weights but has mixed record under both codes since October and he's been well held (1m4f/1m2f) in last two runs; has plenty to prove now upped to 1m6f and others are preferred.

25/1

10th

9

(5)

20th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:15 Brighton

Qeyaady

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

towards rear

20/1

Form: 558

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Made quite promising debut when fifth at Leicester (1m2f, good) in July but both AW runs last month (8.6f/1m) were underwhelming; upped in trip for today's handicap debut; improvement required.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

16th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

12:45 Uttoxeter

First Cut

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

towards rear, outpaced after 6th, lost touch 2 out

66/1

8th

2

16th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

12:45 Uttoxeter

First Cut

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

towards rear, outpaced after 6th, lost touch 2 out, tailed off

66/1

8th

9

(4)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:05 Leicester

First Cut

10st 6lb

J: Miss Ellie Holder

T: Stuart Edmunds

Regressive during his light Flat career and has since finished tailed off in two maiden hurdles; too much to prove.

25/1

Non-runners

Fascinating Lips, Dotties Star

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £45.10
Straight Forecast £34.06
Tricast £191.49
Trifecta £279.60

Selections

Telegraph:

Asense

SPOTLIGHT:

Cherryhawk

RP RATINGS:

Fascinating Lips

NEWMARKET:

Mistress Light

The Times:

Mistress Light

Daily Mirror:

Cherryhawk

Daily Record:

Cherryhawk

The Guardian:

Asense

Daily Mail:

Asense

The Sun:

Asense

The Star:

Asense

POSTDATA:

Fascinating Lips

D Express:

Fascinating Lips