April 22 / 16.45 Windsor

16.45

Good To Firm

Royal Windsor Horse Show Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 0m 6f 12y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Royal Windsor Horse Show Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 32644- D

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Modest strike-rate but conditions won't be an excuse and he's on his sole winning mark; back from a break but worth a market check.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(4)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Strike

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

led, headed and raced in second after 1f, lost second under 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

7th

3

(7)

13th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Salisbury

Strike

9st 6lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Had been tricky to win with in his first few seasons of racing but he's turned that around in 2024, winning three of his five starts (all 6f on good to firm); ran as well as he ever has when second at Newmarket four weeks ago (winner won again since); another 2lb higher today but can't discount in current form; raced on good to soft on debut (July 2021) but not tackled slower than good since.

5/1

2nd

5

(8)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Strike

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Jonathan Portman

prominent, challenging final 110yds, just held

100/30

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 41110- CD

Last run: 149 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
In good form last autumn, completing a hat-trick with a defeat of 14 rivals over C&D in October; subsequent Lingfield defeat easy enough to excuse; could have more to come this year but he's returning from five months off and was only third in the corresponding event after a similar absence last year.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(8)

17th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:48 Chepstow

On Edge

9st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

held up in rear, outpaced 2f out, switched left over 1f out, stayed on final 110yds

3/1

1st

2

(10)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:40 Windsor

On Edge

9st 11lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Went close here on first two starts this year (6f, good to firm/5f, heavy); disappointed after racing too freely here (6f, good) on latest outing and remains on career-high mark but still enters calculations.

6/1

10th

12

(4)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:35 Windsor

On Edge

9st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Relatively lightly raced for his age, having made his handicap debut late in 2022, and has returned better than ever this year, with close calls over 6f (good) and 5f (heavy); will be suited by the return to this trip and looks sure to go well.

11/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 08655- D

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Had a fine campaign in 2022 but a consequence was that he was harshly handicapped last year; begins this campaign 20lb lower than 12 months ago and conditions won't be a problem; well drawn to attack; interesting having travelled a long way for this reappearance.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(12)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Ghathanfar

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

Some good runs in defeat this April-July and he's well treated on that form; however, this 8yo wasn't performing at the same level in the second half of the summer and needs to raise his game back from a two-month break.

12/1

107

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Ayr

Ghathanfar

8st 5lb

T: Tracy Waggott

Form: 236-56 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Into the veteran stage now and without a win since November 2021; starts his turf campaign off a lowly mark and the addition of a tongue tie could have a positive effect; one to consider.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(1)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beyond Equal

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

took keen hold, prominent, going okay over 1f out, lost third final strides

8/1

4th

3

(1)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beyond Equal

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

took keen hold, prominent, going okay over 1f out, lost third final strides

8/1

4th

7

(3)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Beyond Equal

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Stuart Kittow

dwelt start

6/1

14/1

Form: 43117- D BF

Last run: 159 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three wins in 2023, including 6f on turf (good); wouldn't look to have much in hand of this mark on his return from 159 days off but Rossa Ryan is a notable booking.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(2)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Salisbury

The Cola Kid

9st 7lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Grace Harris

Kept on well for fourth over C&D (good) a fortnight ago and is another 2lb lower today but last week's 7f run at Chepstow was rather laboured and he's not one to rely upon heavily.

4/1

6th

3

(6)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:00 Chepstow

The Cola Kid

9st 8lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Grace Harris

held up in rear, outpaced 2f out, kept on against near rail inside final furlong, never on terms

4/1

4th

5

(9)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Salisbury

The Cola Kid

9st 6lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Grace Harris

Dual AW winner in November (7f/6f) but yet to strike form since returning from a break in April (four runs); last of seven at Ffos Las (6f, good) on latest outing; needs to get back in the groove.

14/1

Form: 086-46

Last run: 96 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-12 but he has shown some promise for this yard over the winter; one visit to Windsor saw him finish second to the smart sprinter Kerdos as a 2yo; capable of a good run.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(1)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Spring

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Creditable third under a prominent ride at Windsor (6f, heavy) last month but he failed to back that up at Bath last time and is now 0-23; others are more convincing.

12/1

6th

9

(1)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Spring

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Creditable third under a prominent ride at Windsor (6f, heavy) last month but he failed to back that up at Bath last time and is now 0-23; others are more convincing.

12/1

8th

7

(5)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:28 Bath

Roman Spring

9st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

awkward start, in touch with leaders, edged right and bumped rival after 1f, outpaced halfway, hung right and weakened over 1f out

6/1

Form: 96570-

Last run: 187 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who started his 2023 campaign with a bang, winning two sprints at Bath before being placed in six of his next seven starts; ended the season more quietly but he's dropped in the weights; market useful starting out for a yard that has won a division of this race twice in recent years (same owner).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(10)

4th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Symbol Of Hope

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: John & Rhys Flint

midfield, hampered soon after start, prominent after 1f, weakened final furlong

12/1

8th

1

(10)

4th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Symbol Of Hope

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: John & Rhys Flint

midfield, hampered soon after start, prominent after 1f, weakened final furlong

12/1

4th

1

(3)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Symbol Of Hope

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: John & Rhys Flint

prominent

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7247-1 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Returned from a five-month absence to win a 6f handicap (Class 6) at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; 3lb rise manageable and has won on turf, for all he's more prolific on AW.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

10

(11)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ruth Carr

Three wins around here including two over this trip; 3lb higher than when winning at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) last month, but 1lb lower than when not beaten far into fourth of 13 at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) last time; drawn wide but still shortlisted.

12/1

4th

1

(12)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Newyorkstateofmind

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

in rear

14/1

8th

1

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:43 Redcar

Newyorkstateofmind

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Inconsistent but has scored three times this year, most recently at Wolverhampton (AW) two weeks ago; record shows he's no certainty to follow up, however.

7/2

50/1

Form: 16680-

Last run: 212 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Her only win in 14 starts for George Boughey came in a four-runner handicap at Bath last summer (wore cheekpieces); poor form afterwards but only 1lb lower now; sold for 1,000gns in November; no headgear on stable debut; best watched.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(7)

22nd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

16:45 Windsor

Beau Roc

9st 1lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Nikki Evans

in touch with leaders

50/1

9th

6

(7)

22nd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

16:45 Windsor

Beau Roc

9st 1lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Nikki Evans

in touch with leaders, weakened over 2f out

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £28.70
Straight Forecast £29.51
Tricast £94.38
Trifecta £118.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Newyorkstateofmind

LAMBOURN:

Strike

D Express:

On Edge

SPOTLIGHT:

Symbol Of Hope

Daily Mail:

The Cola Kid

RP RATINGS:

Beyond Equal

The Times:

Strike

The Sun:

On Edge

TOPSPEED:

Symbol Of Hope

Daily Mirror:

The Cola Kid

Telegraph:

Newyorkstateofmind

The Star:

Newyorkstateofmind

Daily Record:

Newyorkstateofmind

The Guardian:

Beyond Equal