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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1st

8

(10)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Under The Twilight

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Blake

Has a record of 2-7 over C&D (both wins on good to firm) and although not in quite the same form this year as she was last summer, such as when going close off 13lb higher on this track, she wasn't far away back here two starts ago; no surprise to see her go well.

7/1

4th

1

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Leicester

Under The Twilight

10st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Michael Blake

Five wins on turf have been at Windsor and Salisbury, the latest off a 2lb higher mark than today's; runner-up over this C&D (good to firm) in April before another solid effort at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 33 days ago; drops in grade with claims.

4/1

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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5th

3

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Brazen Idol

9st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John Ryan

All six wins, three on AW, have been over 6f; best run this season was when second over 5f at Ffos Las last month (good); chance on that run but this faster going not sure to suit.

7/1

8th

2

(9)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Brazen Idol

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: John Ryan

Missed 2025 but ran well when second of seven over this C&D in March on his first start for 702 days; struggled on his next two starts but returned to form when going close at Ffos Las (5f) nine days ago; this dual C&D will be suited by the return to this trip and has strong claims.

7/2

2nd

2

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Ffos Las

Brazen Idol

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John Ryan

Missed 2025 and hasn't kicked on from an encouraging return on the AW, last time finishing tailed off on soft.

14/1

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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5th

5

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Tiriac

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Can blow the start but he won two C&D handicaps in late 2025 and is well treated on that form; trainer has won the last two renewals of this race; high on the list.

8/1

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

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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6

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Amazonian Dream

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

His last win was in December 2024 but he's finished runner-up over C&D (good to firm) in his last two starts including behind Lequinto on his penultimate run; didn't get much luck when returned to hold-up tactics last Monday and he looks interesting with Oisin Murphy booked again.

15/8

2nd

9

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Amazonian Dream

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

Losing turf run goes back over two years but his last three wins on grass have come over C&D, including on good to firm, and he ran another good race on this track two weeks ago; has better claims than many.

9/2

2nd

2

(10)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Amazonian Dream

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

His last success was in December 2024 but he's on a dangerous mark and wasn't beaten far in a Class 3 over C&D (good to firm) two weeks ago; has possibilities on this big drop back in grade and three of his eight wins have come at this track; visor is removed and cheekpieces return.

7/1

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