April 15 / 15.50 Windsor

15.50

Good To Soft

Paul Dean’s First Visit To Windsor Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 0m 6f 12y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Paul Dean’s First Visit To Windsor Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.40
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 98251- D

Last run: 193 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Versatile ground-wise; absent since her October success when taking Salisbury record to 3-3; close second over this C&D last summer and looks a solid contender despite returning on career-high mark.
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4th

11

(6)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Under The Twilight

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Blake

Her last two wins have come over C&D, the latest off this mark last June (good to firm); bumped into one at Leicester 16 days ago and it was a run that promised better; can't rule out.

8/1

2nd

6

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Under The Twilight

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Blake

Should be all the better for her Doncaster reappearance and she's back on the same mark as for her Windsor success (6f, good to firm) last June; however, all her turf wins have come there and at Salisbury and this is the first time she's run on this track.

9/2

6th

5

(1)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Under The Twilight

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Blake

Has gained all turf wins at Salisbury and Windsor but appears effective at Doncaster, having finished 2l third off 4lb higher in this race on reappearance last year; each-way shout.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: /1523-

Last run: 282 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has low mileage; raced mainly at 7f; absent since running well in Sandown handicap (good) on Eclipse day last year; similar type to Surrey Noir and could be dangerous provided the return to 6f proves no issue.
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3rd

13

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Tiger Bay

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Henry Candy

Reappeared with a useful Listed win at Newmarket (6f, good) in May but has been found wanting in Group 3s since and looks best watched after being brought down in a bad accident at York last month.

22/1

9

(4)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:30 York

Tiger Bay

9st 2lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Improved form when Listed winner against her own sex at Newmarket (6f, good) and that form has been firmly boosted by the clear runner-up Frost At Dawn; however, two lesser performances have followed in Group 3s at Haydock and here and she needs a much bigger run today.

16/1

4

(1)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Tiger Bay

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Took a good step forward when winning a 6f Listed event at Newmarket in May; never a threat in a 7f Group 3 at Haydock since and likely vulnerable to the 3yos.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 22043- D

Last run: 186 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Yet to race on ground softer than good; three-time winner who has been generally consistent on turf/AW, most recently close third at Chelmsford six months ago; place possibilities on seasonal debut.
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10th

4

(8)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Champagne Sarah

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mike Murphy

Began the season with placed efforts at Windsor and Ascot (third of 26); not quite so good the last twice and she returns from five months off in a competitive race for the grade.

10/1

10th

4

(8)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Champagne Sarah

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mike Murphy

Began the season with placed efforts at Windsor and Ascot (third of 26); not quite so good the last twice and she returns from five months off in a competitive race for the grade.

10/1

Form: 016-82 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has the advantage of recent match practice and posted a sound effort (close second under Owen Lewis) on latest AW start; effective on turf and remains favourably treated on historical data; respected.
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7th

8

(7)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:35 Windsor

Leap Abroad

9st 3lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

5yo who improved his turf record to 3-9 when justifying support at Leicester (6f, soft) last month; up 3lb for that narrow win but he beat a clear second and this return to forecast quicker ground is no problem; respected for in-form yard.

100/30

7th

8

(7)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:35 Windsor

Leap Abroad

9st 3lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

5yo who improved his turf record to 3-9 when justifying support at Leicester (6f, soft) last month; up 3lb for that narrow win but he beat a clear second and this return to forecast quicker ground is no problem; respected for in-form yard.

100/30

1st

3

(1)

27th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Leicester

Leap Abroad

9st 10lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Went close on Tapeta last month and also ran well when fourth of 12 on turf return at Windsor (good) 12 days ago; not yet tested on soft ground but is fine on good to soft; can give another good account.

7/2

Form: 45-106 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent on grass/AW, winning six times, most recently in January; better than bare result (met traffic issues) back at Kempton last time; can't rule out a good effort.
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7th

3

(10)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Brazen Idol

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: John Ryan

Well suited by conditions; made a promising stable debut 14 days ago, forcing Em Four to pull out all the stops, and that was after a 702-day absence; has to back it up but he will be a danger to all if he does.

6/1

2nd

7

(5)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Brazen Idol

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: John Ryan

This is his first run since April 2024 and it remains to be seen how much ability he retains; however, the handicapper has given this two-time C&D winner a chance, and he's not ruled out on his first run for John Ryan (has left John Butler); watch the betting.

11/1

5th

7

(6)

15th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

15:50 Windsor

Brazen Idol

9st 1lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: John Butler

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

12/1

8/1

Form: 62435- D BF

Last run: 163 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won well on final 2yo start; failed to score last season but ties in closely with Amazonian Dream on C&D running in October; gelded since last start; one to consider granted suitable ground (best form on soft/heavy).
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17th

22

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Tiriac

9st 4lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Slowly away and never a threat on all three starts this year, the latest last weekend; being dropped another 2lb can only help but he isn't obviously in good enough form to add to his 2024 success in this.

33/1

8th

7

(15)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Tiriac

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Slowly away and never a threat both starts this year; dropped only 1lb and others make more appeal; one of three runners for Paul Midgley.

20/1

7th

8

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Beverley

Tiriac

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Reacted well to a belated switch to AW at the end of 2025, winning twice over 5f at Newcastle; behind Sports Coach back there last month but it was his first outing for 104 days so he could be sharper now.

11/1

Form: 32731- CD

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Versatile ground-wise; justified favouritism in C&D race last October last time out and is still nicely treated despite 4lb rise; likely player provided he returns in same form and takes to first-time hood; upset in stalls and withdrawn at Newmarket in November.
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5th

11

(2)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Amazonian Dream

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Hasn't won for a while but was an encouraging third on his return at action at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago; sports a first-time visor and is well-handicapped on his old form.

9/1

3rd

5

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:08 Windsor

Amazonian Dream

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Has returned to AW this year, best efforts when placed twice; losing run is mounting up but he has loads of Windsor form, including three wins, and returns to this venue off an attractive mark; possibilities.

8/1

Form: 55214-

Last run: 194 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Campaigned over 7f since switched to handicaps, winning at Kempton (AW) on penultimate outing; absent since October; still not fully exposed and has possibilities provided he copes with the return to 6f.
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7th

4

(2)

27th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

16:50 Yarmouth

Surrey Noir

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

midfield, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

7th

4

(2)

27th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

16:50 Yarmouth

Surrey Noir

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

midfield, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

10th

12

(10)

8th May 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Surrey Noir

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Fellowes

Cheekpieces helped last backend, when turning in three solid efforts over C&D under James Doyle; was drawn wide and inclined to pull hard on his turf comeback (6f) and should do much better.

8/1

Form: 201-0 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Raced only on ground softer than good; made all at Ffos Las (6f) last August but that was only a weak maiden; failed to beat a rival on handicap/seasonal debut (eased once held) and is not a solid option.
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9th

3

(3)

10th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:35 Lingfield (AW)

Violets Star

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Lee Carter

Won a weak maiden last year (6f, soft) but has offered precious little in three handicaps (5f/6f) and has changed yards; stayed 7f on debut but unraced over this far.

16/1

5th

5

(2)

2nd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Violets Star

9st 3lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Adam West

Soft-ground win last summer came in a weak maiden and two poor efforts this spring leave her with plenty to prove on her AW debut (half-sister to a dual course winner in Rose Hip).

16/1

5th

5

(2)

2nd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Violets Star

9st 3lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Adam West

Soft-ground win last summer came in a weak maiden and two poor efforts this spring leave her with plenty to prove on her AW debut (half-sister to a dual course winner in Rose Hip).

16/1

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12/1

Form: 44124-

Last run: 163 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Lacks recent match practice (off since November) and has something to prove in this scenario, having gained all handicap wins over 7f at Epsom; not the percentage call.
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4

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Marlay Park

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jim Boyle

Epsom specialist who predictably ran well in sole Brighton attempt; well treated on lots of 7f form; gives 1m a belated second go.

8/1

6th

7

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:15 Epsom

Marlay Park

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Epsom specialist who has form figures of 3127 in this race, the win in 2022; on a two-year losing spell but ran encouragingly (third to Kisskodi) over C&D most recently; possibilities off current mark.

7/1

3rd

9

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:12 Epsom

Marlay Park

9st 7lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Has form on all surfaces; won this in 2021 and 2023, and finished a close second in 2022, but he was well beaten when favourite here 12 months ago and his form has been quite mixed this year; he's a possible reviver back in this race but he hasn't justified shortish prices on last two starts, including over C&D, which leaves questions to answer.

9/1

11/2

Form: /2421- D

Last run: 311 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Seems to handle any ground; has low mileage; absent since comfortable win at Thirsk (6f; opened her account) last June; the type to improve further and looks interesting despite being 6lb higher in a better race.
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13th

10

(3)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dear Daphne

9st 3lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: R K Watson

Good third in a 7f Cork handicap in September but failed to beat a rival in two starts since; others more likely.

50/1

13th

10

(3)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dear Daphne

9st 3lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: R K Watson

Good third in a 7f Cork handicap in September but failed to beat a rival in two starts since; others more likely.

50/1

14th

2

(3)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Dear Daphne

10st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: R K Watson

Penultimate Cork third was her best run for a while; soft ground probably against her last time so may appreciate return to this surface.

16/1

12th
12 (10)
El Hibri

33/1

Form: 104157 D

Last run: 67 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has done his winning in Class 6 events on AW, most recently in January; form dipped the last twice and he faces a stiffer task from 4lb out of the weights in this higher grade back on turf.
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8th

3

(1)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:02 Yarmouth

El Hibri

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ian Williams

Multiple 6f AW winner who is 0-16 on turf, where his better efforts have been on slow ground; AW form has tailed off recently and he looks in need of a revivial if he's to break his turf duck.

10/1

12

(7)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

El Hibri

9st 1lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ian Williams

Four wins on AW over 6f, including here; two solid seconds at Kempton this year and his last run there (over 7f) can be forgiven; remains favourably treated.

10/1

12

(7)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

El Hibri

9st 1lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ian Williams

Four wins on AW over 6f, including here; two solid seconds at Kempton this year and his last run there (over 7f) can be forgiven; remains favourably treated.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £102.20
Straight Forecast £76.41
Tricast £512.72
Trifecta £1112.50

Selections

Telegraph:

Dear Daphne

SPOTLIGHT:

Leap Abroad

The Guardian:

Tiriac

The Times:

Champagne Sarah

The Star:

Surrey Noir

RP RATINGS:

Under The Twilight

WEST COUNTRY:

Amazonian Dream

Daily Mail:

Tiriac

D Express:

Dear Daphne

Daily Mirror:

Dear Daphne

The Sun:

Dear Daphne

Daily Record:

Dear Daphne

TOPSPEED:

Leap Abroad

POSTDATA:

Leap Abroad

LAMBOURN:

Leap Abroad