October 23 / 15.55 Windsor

15.55

Heavy

Sri Lanka Awaits You Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 1m 0f 31y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Sri Lanka Awaits You Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £22.00
  • Place: £5.10

Form: 148456 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Wins have come in early summer, twice round Brighton, and he has his moods; first-time headgear is the possible angle with him but he can pull hard and whether a slog in these conditions is ideal (done most racing over shorter) is questionable.
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2nd

4

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

Marsh Benham

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Baker

Four wins here (three over this trip) and has dropped 2lb below his last winning mark; defied a five-month absence as a 3yo, but his reappearance efforts in the meantime suggest this first start in seven months may be needed.

16/1

5

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Marsh Benham

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Baker

Has defied current mark three times, including in this race 12 months ago, and Jack Callan removes a bonus 5lb today; close second at Brighton (7f) latest start; respected.

11/2

6/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 734365

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Issues at the start and with pulling hard in early runs and has been expensive to follow, going backwards since entering handicaps; didn't see out 1m2f on rain-softened ground last time but is running out of excuses.
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2nd

10

(7)

23rd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:55 Windsor

Dubai Dreamer

9st 6lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Issues at the start and with pulling hard in early runs and has been expensive to follow, going backwards since entering handicaps; didn't see out 1m2f on rain-softened ground last time but is running out of excuses.

6/1

5th

9

(3)

11th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:57 Nottingham

Dubai Dreamer

8st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

prominent

11/2

6th

10

(1)

18th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Dubai Dreamer

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Has shown ability in his last three starts and did well to finish third of ten on handicap debut at Bath (1m, good to soft) last time given that he didn't enjoy a smooth trip; could make an impact on AW debut, though he could do with breaking better than he has been.

3/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 432262

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Turned over three times as favourite since handicapping but doesn't look to do much wrong and her latest Sandown second has been boosted by the winner since; the drop back in trip won't hurt and she's shortlisted.
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7th

6

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Kynsa

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Plenty of short-priced defeats to her name but doesn't do anything wrong and the cheekpieces have helped, with two Kempton wins from the front this summer; has a career-high mark to overcome, having gone up another 3lb for her Sandown near-miss.

4/1

2nd

15

(8)

8th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Sandown

Kynsa

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

took keen hold, prominent

10/1

Form: -12132 CD BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Progressed well this year, with two soft-ground wins to her name (one over C&D), and showed this mark is within range last time, when drying conditions wouldn't have been ideal; warrants respect.
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6

(5)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

15:10 Doncaster

Astronomica

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Dr Jon Scargill

Two wins as a 3yo came over a round 1m on soft ground and she's entitled to have come on for her Ripon return seven weeks ago; one to consider.

6/1

7th

12

(6)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:22 Ripon

Astronomica

9st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Dr Jon Scargill

Both wins at 1m on soft in 2023; runner-up on two occasions last season and she was fourth of 14 at Newmarket (1m1f, good) in November when last seen; has won fresh before and would appreciate any rain.

8/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 401319 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won on similar ground at Nottingham off a 2lb lower mark in August but a poor effort at the same course since will need forgiving; has claims if so.
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9th

8

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Equion

9st 3lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Triple turf winner who is 1-19 on AW; perked up with a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December but he's not come close to that form in three subsequent runs; may have needed his Nottingham reappearance last month but his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip and others are more convincing.

16/1

4th

5

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

18:35 Nottingham

Equion

8st 7lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Dual C&D winner who had a near-miss off this mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December; didn't fire in his final two runs during the winter but has claims if he can rediscover his spark after a break.

10/1

5th

4

(5)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Kempton (AW)

Equion

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

6lb below his last winning mark but recent form has been patchy, his narrow defeat at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month surrounded by lesser efforts at the same track; 1-18 on AW; others more compelling.

6/1

6th
13 (2)
Khangai

8/1

Form: 317265

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has spent most of the season running over 1m2f, often from the front, but will do well to lead down in trip with other pace in here; otherwise it's tended to be one good run, one bad and it's hard to know what to expect.
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13th

11

(5)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Khangai

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Patrick Morris

Formerly effective on AW but has produced best results for current stable on turf; regressive form since returned to AW started with a modest third over C&D (sole 2m attempt).

25/1

Form: 326-08

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Poor in two runs back from the best part of a year off and goes in a first-time tongue-tie/cheekpieces combination this afternoon; softer ground may help but he has it to prove now.
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7th

4

(3)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Majestic Newlaw

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

raced in second

13/2

5th

2

(4)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Majestic Newlaw

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, held up in rear

8/1

7th

3

(8)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Majestic Newlaw

9st 7lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

12-race maiden who has been campaigned over longer trips since his 2yo campaign; mixed record for new yard and others look safer.

8/1

Form: 115398 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Dual winner in August, once on heavy ground (7f) and once over C&D, latterly off a 4lb lower mark; not as good since, though, and stamina would be a slight cause for concern today.
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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

7/1

Form: 156932 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Fine on this ground, as when a clear second to a progressive winner off today's mark three weeks ago; often makes the running and it's hard to find any negatives, so he needs considering.
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3rd

3

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Darvel

9st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Patrick Chamings

Returned to form with second in amateur riders' race at Brighton (1m, good to firm) last month and is still on a good mark but has become far too inconsistent to rely upon, and his habit of starting slowly is another worry.

7/1

2nd

2

(3)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

13:56 Brighton

Darvel

11st 0lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Three-time winner last year at a mile but slow starts have become a habit and was tailed off last time despite racing prominently.

40/1

13th

2

(8)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

Darvel

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Did well last year (three wins; one over C&D) but is yet to strike form after three starts this season and slow starts have become a serious issue; goes without usual blinkers today; comes with risk.

20/1

10th
12 (11)
Vitalline

25/1

Form: 056-67

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has been running over middle-distances in recent times and been seen just twice this season; has won on soft ground and it wouldn't be a huge surprise to see him pop up coming right down in trip.
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9th

10

(3)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Vitalline

8st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Won Kempton classified (7f, Polytrack) in March and, after five unplaced runs, he returned to form with convincing handicap win at 20-1 at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last week; bang there if backing up that latest effort.

9/2

1st

9

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Vitalline

9st 1lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Won a classified race at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) in March but he hasn't come up to scratch on his five starts since and needs to raise his game.

16/1

5th

8

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vitalline

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Serial slow-starter who has won seven times over 6f/7f on the AW; held in handicaps lately, but the return to this level offers hope and he's capable of playing a part if things pan out his way.

10/1

Form: 362132 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has often pulled hard and the switch to more aggressive tactics has helped, latterly when inclined to hang under pressure on similar ground at Bath three weeks ago; enters calculations off the same mark.
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6

(5)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield

Roundabout Silver

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Close third in a 7f Lingfield classified last time but that was AW; no win since August 2023 and it's almost as long since he ran well on turf.

10/1

5

(1)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Roundabout Silver

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Not beaten far on his last attempt at this level (1m2f here) in March; not a solid option but no surprise to see him bounce back with blinkers given a go.

10/1

12th
9 (3)
Rival

20/1

Form: 354579 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Two wins came after similar breaks, latterly off 4lb higher last autumn; handles these conditions and wouldn't be without hope off a career-low mark.
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5th

5

(8)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Rival

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: John & Rhys Flint

Winless since 2022 and nothing like as good now; failed to build significantly on reappearance when sixth of ten over 1m at Chepstow (good) last month and the losing run seems likely to continue

10/1

6th

6

(10)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:35 Chepstow

Rival

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: John & Rhys Flint

Winless since 2022 and nothing like as good now; entitled to have needed his C&D comeback at his age nine days ago after a lengthy layoff but finished well held.

10/1

8th

3

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Chepstow

Rival

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

Last of two wins came in September 2022; seemed to find his level again last year when making the frame four times; has been absent since last August though and needs to hit the ground running.

9/2

Form: 41154-

Last run: 392 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Wins have come over 1m2f, latterly off 3lb lower, and has done all racing over further since handicapping; is at home in these conditions but there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh, which is off-putting back from a year off; watch the market.
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6th

6

(6)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Ffos Las

Zambezi Magic

9st 1lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Loves it here and loves the mud, so this dry spell has done him no favours; probably one for another day.

14/1

5th

6

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 5

20:50 Ffos Las

Zambezi Magic

9st 4lb

J: William Cox

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Ran okay after a break on the AW and he loves it here, especially when the mud is flying; the recent rain has helped his cause no end.

6/1

7th

6

(11)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Zambezi Magic

10st 12lb

J: Miss Jessica Llewellyn

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Prolific at Ffos Las in the mud but just 1-40 away from that track; easy enough to look elsewhere now returning from an absence and from a wide stall.

33/1

50/1

Form: 5-5050

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Well held in three runs since picked up from Sir Michael Stoute, latterly when tailed off back back from a layoff; would want to see good support in first-time cheekpieces (worn a visor once) before considering her.
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5th

6

(5)

17th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Melody Cher

9st 4lb

J: Harry Burns

T: John Butler

Regressive maiden who has completely blown the start in last two runs, looking reluctant and tailed off both times; comes with huge risk.

25/1

14th

4

(13)

23rd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:55 Windsor

Melody Cher

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Well held in three runs since picked up from Sir Michael Stoute, latterly when tailed off back back from a layoff; would want to see good support in first-time cheekpieces (worn a visor once) before considering her.

50/1

10th

5

(5)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

16:35 Yarmouth

Melody Cher

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Butler

swerved sharply right start, virtually refused to race, always behind

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £228.50
Straight Forecast £143.30
Tricast £558.86
Trifecta £1502.30

Selections

Telegraph:

Kynsa

SPOTLIGHT:

Astronomica

NEWMARKET:

Dubai Dreamer

POSTDATA:

Khangai

Daily Mirror:

Equion

D Express:

Vitalline

The Times:

Rival

RP RATINGS:

Darvel

The Sun:

Astronomica

The Star:

Astronomica

The Guardian:

Kynsa

Daily Mail:

Kynsa

Daily Record:

Kynsa