April 15 / 17.50 Windsor

17.50

Good To Soft

Ivy Crown Gardening Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Ivy Crown Gardening Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
9 (4)
Kotari

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.90
  • Place: £5.50

Form: 722/6-

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite on latest hurdles start and remains a maiden under both codes; however, may improve as this is only his second Flat attempt for current stable.
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4th

1

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

17:15 Fontwell

Kotari

11st 12lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Regressive on the Flat and has 0-8 strike-rate over hurdles; not beaten far when fifth in first-time visor (now removed) on latest Flat start in June and returns to this code on a workable mark but others have more appealing profiles.

8/1

5th

8

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Bath

Kotari

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Hasn't won since recording a three-timer in 2024; last of six on return to action at Salisbury (1m4f, good) last month when favourite; has dropped to a career-low mark and first-time visor goes on; may be worth another chance.

13/2

13/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 6463-5 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Versatile ground-wise; defied a 3lb higher mark over C&D last May; has lacked consistency since but looks interesting dropped back in grade and returned to Windsor.
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5th

1

(10)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:07 Ffos Las

Fast Steps

9st 13lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Runner-up over this C&D in June; shaped better than the bare result at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) next time and didn't get home there last time over 11.5f after kicking clear; now 14lb below his last winning mark and he'll appreciate this drop back in trip.

6/1

4th

4

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

18:00 Windsor

Fast Steps

10st 11lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

Latest defeat when sent off favourite here (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago wasn't quite as bad as it looks, but his losing run is now up to 20 and his best form has come over shorter.

9/2

9th

5

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Fast Steps

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

His last win was two years ago but he's been placed in all three runs this season including close calls over C&D (good to firm) and at Ffos Las (1m2f, good); remains well handicapped on his old form and he should make another bold bid.

3/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 82486-

Last run: 214 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two wins in France; 0-6 for new stable last season but is nicely weighted on the pick of that form and may improve for a tweak (had wind surgery since last run).
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5th

10

(10)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:20 Goodwood

Premiere Ligne

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hughie Morrison

Did well in 2024 and then had 592 days off the track; signs of a revival when seventh in the Northumberland Plate but his Kempton run (behind Maxident) was disappointing.

12/1

6th

6

(1)

10th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Premiere Ligne

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Hughie Morrison

Did well in 2024 and then had 592 days off the track; signs of rediscovering his form when 4l behind Believitanducan in the Northumberland Vase (2m AW); dropped 3lb and in the mix.

6/1

7th

8

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Premiere Ligne

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Hughie Morrison

Very solid record in 2024 on turf but 592 days off before this season; beaten a long way on his return (his only AW race) and not so far next time but he still has major work to do to turn things around.

33/1

16/1

Form: 159-50 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Recorded a clearcut success off just 2lb lower at Yarmouth (good to soft) on last turf appearance; not in the same form on AW since but is hard to dismiss back on grass.
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12th

4

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Tarbaan

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Amy Murphy

Four-time winner on the Flat who showed some promise when fifth of 11 on hurdles debut at Fontwell (2m2f, good to soft) last month, but has endured heavy defeats in both starts since; not out of the question he could bounce back on handicap debut, though.

16/1

12th

4

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Tarbaan

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Amy Murphy

Four-time winner on the Flat who showed some promise when fifth of 11 on hurdles debut at Fontwell (2m2f, good to soft) last month, but has endured heavy defeats in both starts since; not out of the question he could bounce back on handicap debut, though.

16/1

11th

13

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

12:50 Fontwell

Tarbaan

11st 4lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Amy Murphy

Flat form has largely deteriorated in the last 12 months; shaped better than the bare result over C&D on hurdles debut but suffered a heavy defeat at Fakenham later in October.

33/1

9/1

Form: 15135-

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Successful over 1m on turf and 1m3f on AW last term; 0-5 in hood but may benefit from its reapplication, having taken a good hold on last appearance (still ran well).
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5th

4

(2)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:23 Lingfield (AW)

Jack Sparowe

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

Ended a long losing run in first-time blinkers at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) in May and he's continued the good work with placed efforts in both subsequent runs (AW/turf); still looks on a workable mark and has claims if this sets up for his closing style.

11/2

3rd

2

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Jack Sparowe

9st 9lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: John Butler

Ended a lengthy losing run when winning in first-time blinkers at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) last month and ran another good race when second of 12 at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) 15 days ago; up another 2lb but he's a lively contender.

5/1

2nd

6

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jack Sparowe

10st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: John Butler

Blinkered when ending a lengthy losing sequence in good style at Yarmouth nine days ago, drawing clear last 1f; up 6lb but another bold showing is on the cards with headgear retained and good amateur Henry Callan up.

7/2

Form: 51415- D BF

Last run: 229 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-9 for Ralph Beckett, the wins gained on good/AW last summer; disappointing on final run; sold for 22,000gns since; market instructive on debut for new yard.
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6th

10

(9)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

11:30 Lingfield (AW)

Mildyjama

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Patrick Chamings

Both wins for Ralph Beckett in the summer of 2023, the latest off 7lb higher at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack); not really threatened since returning for this yard in April and opposable back from another ten weeks off.

33/1

6th

10

(9)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

11:30 Lingfield (AW)

Mildyjama

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Patrick Chamings

Both wins for Ralph Beckett in the summer of 2023, the latest off 7lb higher at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack); not really threatened since returning for this yard in April and opposable back from another ten weeks off.

33/1

8th

2

(5)

12th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

15:10 Epsom

Mildyjama

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Patrick Chamings

held up in rear, outpaced over 3f out

16/1

Form: 7789-6

Last run: 87 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-11 for Andrew Kinirons, the win off this mark at Leopardstown (1m1f, good); possibilities provided she's back in similar form on debut for new yard.
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2nd

4

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chepstow

Celebrating Ethel

9st 8lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Has a patchy profile but she's won twice this year including a comfortable one under Myla Coppins at Brighton (1m2f classified) last time; hard to rule out another good run, but her turf wins have been on good/good to firm and it would be a concern if the conditions become testing.

9/2

1st

1

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Celebrating Ethel

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Won this last year and a weak 0-50 on Tapeta in March; has never been anything close to consistent but ran respectably, beaten only 2l despite traffic issues, returned to classified level here (1m) on Wednesday.

8/1

4th

2

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:00 Brighton

Celebrating Ethel

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Won in this grade at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in March and is also suited by this track but her recent handicap form has been disappointing; tried in a visor on latest outing; cheekpieces are refitted today.

9/1

8th
14 (12)
Rival

20/1

Form: 45790- D

Last run: 175 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m2f early in career; however, campaigned at 1m since August 2022 and doesn't appear to be crying out for this step back up in distance; seasonal debut.
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7th

4

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ffos Las

Rival

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John & Rhys Flint

Safely held on all three starts since returning from nine-month absence in June and remains without a win since 2022; stable's other runner Nammos has less to prove.

10/1

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

3/1

Form: 43231- CD

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Seems to handle any ground; opened her account in C&D contest last October on final start for the now-retired William Jarvis; may well build on that win; respected.
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5

(7)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:35 Yarmouth

Hakuna Babe

9st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Won at Windsor (1m2f, heavy) last October for former trainer off 6lb higher mark; disappointing for current yard this year and has plenty to prove.

12/1

5th

7

(4)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:25 Haydock

Hakuna Babe

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Sole win from 14 races was at Windsor (1m2f, heavy) last October off 6lb higher; tailed off in first-time cheekpieces (which are now removed) on latest outing; this is a rethink on trip, following three attempts over 1m, and she's never been beyond 1m2f; bit to prove.

14/1

8th

4

(2)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Hakuna Babe

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Sole success at Windsor (1m2f, heavy) last October (now 3lb lower) when trained by now-retired William Jarvis; hasn't fired for current stable yet and first-time cheekpieces are now applied; looks like she needs to step back up in trip.

7/1

10/1

Form: /7854- D

Last run: 199 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Not solid on 2023 form but starts this campaign on a handy mark; scored off 2lb higher, albeit on AW, in 2021 and 2022; market support should be heeded.
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5

19th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

16:37 Plumpton

Fascinating Lips

11st 5lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Paddy Butler

A fair 2m2f hurdles winner at his best but he ended his time with Gary and Josh Moore out of sorts before Christmas; pulled up on his yard debut over C&D recently and tongue-tie is added here.

50/1

5

6th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

16:55 Plumpton

Fascinating Lips

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Paddy Butler

Hurdle winner in 2022 whose latest success came in a classified event (1m2f) last August when with the Moores; minor hurdle form in the autumn and up against it for new yard after a break.

20/1

1

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:10 Plumpton

Fascinating Lips

11st 13lb

J: Ben Pollard

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won basement-grade Flat race this summer and returned to hurdling with very respectable fourth on handicap debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good) last month; still unexposed over hurdles after only two attempts and has possibilities here; first ride over jumps for 10lb claimer Ben Pollard (three Flat wins).

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 22751-

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Well bred but it took him nine attempts to get off the mark for Jessica Harrington; sold for 15,000gns since that Killarney win; makes handicap/stable debut.
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3rd

5

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:16 Down Royal

Simpsons Paradox

9st 2lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Won a heavy ground Killarney maiden in 2023; moderate efforts in three outings this season; 6.25l eighth of 14 at Gowran last time (1m, yielding) when running on late.

22/1

8th

11

(10)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:58 Gowran Park

Simpsons Paradox

9st 4lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Last win came in September 2023 in heavy ground maiden at Killarney; ran well over C&D when sixth in October but below-par on last two runs; dropped 4lb.

25/1

20th

24

(23)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Simpsons Paradox

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Without a win since 2023 and so signs of ending the drought on the Flat or over hurdles in 2025; beaten 5l on the AW last time out; others appeal more.

12/1

12th
11 (14)
Vecchio

25/1

Form: /47-87

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Maiden who showed fair form on turf (6f-1m) for previous yard; below par in two AW races for new stable; has stamina to prove over this new trip on the return to grass.
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10th

8

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vecchio

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Longstanding, poor maiden who hasn't finished placed in a long time; will do well to get involved.

66/1

8th

9

(9)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Vecchio

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Scott Dixon

Long time since he has shown any worthwhile form and now 0-28; look elsewhere.

20/1

10th

10

(8)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Vecchio

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Longstanding maiden who hasn't offered much for a good while now.

33/1

50/1

Form: 4379-

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Overall record is 0-6; best Flat effort looks unreliable form and he is not a solid option; yet to start shorter than 50-1.
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8th

2

5th May 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

17:35 Salisbury

Looksee

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Placed at huge odds in 1m2f Leicester novice last summer but well down the field in first two handicaps (1m3f/1m2f), latterly on seasonal debut three weeks ago; moves up in trip today.

33/1

8th

2

5th May 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

17:35 Salisbury

Looksee

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Placed at huge odds in 1m2f Leicester novice last summer but well down the field in first two handicaps (1m3f/1m2f), latterly on seasonal debut three weeks ago; moves up in trip today.

33/1

13th

10

(13)

15th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Windsor

Looksee

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

midfield

50/1

Form: 933-20

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has something to prove back on turf, having recorded his clear best efforts on AW; second start for new yard.
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5th

2

7th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 1

12:08 Sandown

Cresta Cat

11st 0lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Completed a middle-distance hat-trick on the Flat in October, reaching a fairly useful standard; form dipped last time and doesn't have a particularly easy task switched to this code.

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £217.40
Straight Forecast £144.73
Tricast £1459.76
Trifecta £1647.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hakuna Babe

RP RATINGS:

Fast Steps

Daily Mail:

Mildyjama

POSTDATA:

Tarbaan

TOPSPEED:

Rival

LAMBOURN:

Hakuna Babe

The Times:

Hakuna Babe

Telegraph:

Hakuna Babe

The Guardian:

Hakuna Babe

D Express:

Hakuna Babe

Daily Mirror:

Hakuna Babe

The Sun:

Hakuna Babe

The Star:

Hakuna Babe

Daily Record:

Hakuna Babe

WEST COUNTRY:

Fast Steps