April 15 / 16.20 Windsor

16.20

Good To Soft

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

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

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 22321- D

Last run: 254 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort who opened his account with a narrow win at Doncaster (6f, soft) eight months ago; likely to remain competitive up just 1lb, provided he returns in same form.
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10

(7)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Bishops Crown

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

His three wins have come over 6f but he's hinted when running well over that trip this summer that this return to 7f is worth exploring; versatile ground-wise and could be in with a chance.

10/1

10

(1)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Bishops Crown

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

C&D winner last year; promising efforts over C&D and at Yarmouth (both on soft) last month but he found things happening too quickly on good to firm ground over C&D on Monday; blinkers now replaced by a new visor.

16/1

9th

12

(2)

11th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:10 Windsor

Bishops Crown

8st 8lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Form off current mark, all in Class 4, features a success over C&D in 2024 and placed efforts the last twice; steps up two grades but Oliver Carmichael takes off a handy 7lb; could go well.

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 21296- CD

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Versatile ground-wise; Windsor form figures read 2121531; placed in this contest in 2021 and 2023; solid chance returned to this venue on seasonal debut and should be thereabouts.
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11th

8

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Capotes Dream

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Tom Ward

Dry since a C&D win in 2023 and has looked on the downgrade in recent times; goes back to cheekpieces from blinkers, minus the tongue-tie again, after four months off; outsider.

50/1

3rd
9 (3)
Alcazan

20/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 10170- D

Last run: 191 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Successful twice on turf during an inconsistent 2023 campaign; not sure what to expect from her on reappearance, especially as she has never won when fresh.
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1

(4)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Kempton (AW)

Alcazan

9st 9lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Roger Teal

Versatile trip-wise; C&D winner; put a couple of low-key runs behind her when a front-running second at Chester three weeks ago (7.6f, good); 1lb higher but her apprentice takes off a valuable 7lb; one to consider.

8/1

2

(9)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:35 Chester

Alcazan

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Roger Teal

On a losing run and she came in a below-form seventh of ten in 6f Windsor handicap 18 days ago; others appeal more.

11/1

11/2

Form: 1341-7 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Successful in two of his last four turf runs and looks interesting returned to this sphere with AW reappearance under his belt, especially granted optimum ground (both grass wins on soft).
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2nd

3

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Sergeant Pep

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Twice a runner-up over 6f this winter, including here, but he raced too freely in one 7f run and he still has to prove he needs this far.

7/2

3rd

7

(10)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sergeant Pep

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

He has finished second on his last two attempts at this trip, chasing home Hundred Caps at Southwell 17 days ago; 4lb better off with his old rival today; each-way claims.

8/1

2nd

5

(4)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Sergeant Pep

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Ran encouragingly at Lingfield (6f) on belated return to AW and the step up to 7f provides an excuse for subsequent effort; remains well treated on best turf form; possibilities.

13/2

Form: 0-5580 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Triple AW winner for previous yard but has regressed somewhat in that sphere for new stable; good third off 9lb higher over C&D on last turf appearance; big chance if that form is repeated.
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1st

6

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Expert Agent

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Won at Kempton (6f, AW) last month and second of 11 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) next time; this in-form 6yo is one to consider.

6/1

2nd

8

(8)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:08 Windsor

Expert Agent

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Generally in good form on AW since December and regained the winning thread at Kempton (6f) most recently; goes without usual cheekpieces but that was also the case when he scored over C&D (off 2lb higher) in 2024; warrants respect.

3/1

1st

9

(3)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Expert Agent

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Style of racing can leave him a hostage to fortune but he is well handicapped and has been threatening something bigger of late; should get a pace to aim at this time and he is greatly respected.

5/1

Form: 16700- CD

Last run: 163 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ended last season out of sorts but looks poised to revive; 3-3 under Saffie Osborne, namely a soft-ground hat-trick that initiated with a success in this race last year; respected.
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14

(9)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Coco Bear

9st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: Patrick Chamings

Three wins in the first half of 2023, all over 6f on soft ground; not stood a great deal of racing in the last two years and he carries plenty of risk despite a reduced mark and suitable conditions.

25/1

4th

2

(3)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Coco Bear

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

dwelt start, towards rear throughout

8/1

4th

2

(3)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Coco Bear

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

dwelt start, towards rear throughout

8/1

Form: 4848-9 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Losing sequence is mounting up; however, she caught the eye at Kempton (AW) on seasonal debut and remains well treated; close second off 5lb higher over C&D last May; one to consider.
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9th

10

(2)

4th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:12 Ascot

Crazy Luck

10st 12lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

Her form has been patchy since she won at Nottingham (6f, good) in May but she's now 6lb lower and can also be effective on soft ground; it might be dangerous to rule her out.

16/1

14th

5

(16)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

16:20 Bath

Crazy Luck

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Ended her losing run at Nottingham in May (6f, good); more modest efforts than good have followed but she's 3lb lower than for the win as a result; stable also run Silent Flame.

16/1

4th

4

(1)

3rd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:00 Chepstow

Crazy Luck

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Landed her sixth win on turf when making all at Nottingham (6f, good) in May for today's rider Oliver Searle off 1lb higher mark; beaten five times since, mostly below form, and steps back up to 7f for the first time since August 2022; vulnerable to less exposed rivals.

14/1

16/1

Form: 37-548

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who was campaigned over longer trips for previous yards; has shown ability but this drop to sprinting presents a question mark on debut for another new stable.
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10th

9

(7)

1st Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sugar Hill

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

Nine-race maiden who has form figures of 8898 in handicaps since March; mark is tumbling but he was always in rear at Chelmsford last time and needs a major revival back up in trip.

33/1

8th

2

(4)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Sugar Hill

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear throughout

20/1

8th

2

(4)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Sugar Hill

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear throughout

20/1

Form: 0452-0 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Suited by slow ground; on a long losing spell but he's 3-5 at Windsor and finished second in higher grade on his most recent course start; possibilities off a reduced mark back here.
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10th

6

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Punchbowl Flyer

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: John O’Shea

Was running well at 6f and 7f here in the spring but he's never won on the AW and has seemingly gone off the boil a touch, having run a rare moderate race at Chepstow recently.

20/1

7th

2

(5)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Punchbowl Flyer

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

Dual C&D winner who was also beaten a nose off this mark in September on last visit here (7f); running respectably on AW earlier this year but below par returned to turf at Haydock last month; this is easier and he's never confidently ruled out at this track.

12/1

8th

9

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Punchbowl Flyer

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: John O’Shea

Knocking at the door over 6f and 7f on AW this year; won't mind getting back on turf and he should give it another good go from the front.

10/1

11/1

Form: 86814- D

Last run: 240 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Versatile ground-wise; back in better form when last seen, winning at Salisbury then fourth in big field at Ripon; still well treated on historical data (has defied higher marks).
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10th

9

(6)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Prince Of Bel Lir

10st 4lb

J: Miss Sophie Dobson

T: K R Burke

Holds weak claims on his form this winter for new yard; possibly found 5f too sharp last time but returning to 7f may not be the answer; 6f has looked his optimum trip.

20/1

OUR TIP
11th
1 (9)
Hodler

10/1

Form: 7523-9

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Return to turf looks ideal with AW reappearance under his belt, and remains on last winning mark; however, he's a 7f handicapper and has something to prove back at 6f.
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6th

4

(7)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

21:00 Epsom

Hodler

9st 8lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Close third off lower AW mark at Kempton (1m) in May and fair effort when third at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) since; two of his last three wins have come over this C&D and he's respected now back here.

6/1

3rd

2

(3)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

17:00 Salisbury

Hodler

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Unraced here but a five-time turf winner over 7f at four different tracks; might well have won over 1m at Kempton (AW) last month had that race panned out more favourably; 7lb higher this time back on the grass but he can cope with this mark.

6/1

7

(2)

21st May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Hodler

9st 5lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Was having just his second start over 1m+ when running only okay at his favourite venue Epsom 29 days ago and he's towards the foot of the list in trying to capitalise on a lower AW mark here; trainer won this race last year.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £30.80
Straight Forecast £31.88
Tricast £244.82
Trifecta £254.00

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Sergeant Pep

RP RATINGS:

Crazy Luck

Telegraph:

Bishop's Crown

SPOTLIGHT:

Coco Bear

Daily Mirror:

Bishop's Crown

Daily Record:

Bishop's Crown

The Guardian:

Sergeant Pep

Daily Mail:

Sergeant Pep

D Express:

Sergeant Pep

The Star:

Sergeant Pep

POSTDATA:

Crazy Luck

WEST COUNTRY:

Crazy Luck

The Sun:

Crazy Luck

TOPSPEED:

Coco Bear

The Times:

Coco Bear