April 22 / 17.50 Windsor

17.50

Good To Firm

Global QA ISO & BRC Consultants Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Global QA ISO & BRC Consultants Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/9 (Won)

  • Win: £1.45
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3324-

Last run: 177 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Promise in his first two starts before getting turned over at 1-5 in a four-runner novice at Chelmsford last September (1m2f); excelled himself when fourth of seven in the Group 1 Futurity at Doncaster (1m, heavy) on his stable debut in October, staying on late; debatable whether he has as much in hand of Castle In The Sand as BHA ratings imply but he's capable of better at this trip and looks the one to beat; untried on quicker than good to soft but his dam's best turf form came on good to firm.
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7th

3

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

16:05 York

Deira Mile

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Jessica Bedi

Fourth in the 2024 Derby and St Leger; however, well held in Saudi Arabia and Dubai on his only two starts last year, left Owen Burrows for 16,000gns last October, gelded and never dangerous in 2m Ascot Group 3 (150-1) on return, so he seems to be swimming against the tide in this good race.

50/1

6th

5

(4)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 1

14:35 Ascot

Deira Mile

9st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Jessica Bedi

A novice event remains his only win from ten races but he was fourth in the 2024 Derby and St Leger; well held in Saudi Arabia and Dubai on his only two starts last year, left Owen Burrows for 16,000gns last October and gelded last month; some caution has to be advised.

100/1

4th

1

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 115y

Class 1

15:40 Doncaster

Deira Mile

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Owen Burrows

Unraced on firmer than good; fourth in Group 1 Futurity here (1m, heavy) last October; sole win was a novice event but he came from last (over 5f out) to fourth in a 16-runner race for the Derby at Epsom (1m4f, good to soft) next time and also stayed on when beaten a neck in Listed contest at Windsor (11.4f, soft) three weeks ago; wore cheekpieces in those last two starts but now tries blinkers; the trip makes some appeal but he does need to improve.

16/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4022-2 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite on his final 2yo start and again on his reappearance at Southwell last month (1m); has a good level of ability but he'll need improvement for the step up in trip if Deira Mile turns up anywhere near his best.
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6th

5

(9)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 3

17:15 Thirsk

Castle In The Sand

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Consistent maiden who was second for the fifth time in a row at Chester (10.5f, good) on penultimate start; fared less well on handicap debut when fourth of five back there (10.5f, good to soft) since and steps up in distance here.

11/1

4th

2

(6)

25th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:15 Chester

Castle In The Sand

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, outpaced 4f out, kept on from over 1f out, wandered around inside final furlong, lost third and weakened final 110yds

3/1

4th

2

(6)

25th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:15 Chester

Castle In The Sand

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, outpaced 4f out

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Whiff of promise in bumpers; jumped poorly on his hurdle debut in December; recent Flat debut (1m2f, AW) wasn't devoid of promise but still an unlikely winner.
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3rd

7

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Lingfield

Bobacious

9st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Mark Hoad

Four wins for two previous yards came from the front, three round undulating courses; finished last season on a downswing, though, and sold for 1,000gns since; there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh.

12/1

2

(6)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bobacious

9st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

Campaigned on turf this term for new yard; had a good spell in June/July but has proved disappointing in two starts since; beaten favourite in last two AW attempts and now 3lb higher.

8/1

1

(5)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:04 Windsor

Bobacious

9st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

Prominent racer; won 1m2f handicaps at Leicester and Epsom in midsummer and ran well in his hat-trick bid here in July; weak in the market and ran poorly at Newmarket 24 days ago (raced too freely); more to prove on ground slower than good.

10/1

66/1

Form: 0/0-

Last run: 242 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in one 2yo run for George Baker and again on his stable debut at Chepstow last August; up in trip for his reappearance but has plenty to prove.
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7th

9

(8)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Bath

Alberto

9st 4lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Emma Lavelle

Long breaks between his first three runs and has only run on fast turf to date; pulled hard when not seeing out 1m2f on his handicap debut here a month ago.

16/1

7th

10

(12)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:40 Bath

Alberto

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Emma Lavelle

Three runs for two different trainers came over 21-month period; showed more in 1m2f Windsor novice 23 days ago and this 0-65 handicap is much more suitable; Charles Bishop, who rides the track well, is a decent booking.

12/1

7th

10

(12)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:40 Bath

Alberto

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Emma Lavelle

Three runs for two different trainers came over 21-month period; showed more in 1m2f Windsor novice 23 days ago and this 0-65 handicap is much more suitable; Charles Bishop, who rides the track well, is a decent booking.

12/1

66/1

Form: 75-

Last run: 209 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran to a modest level in two runs last September (1m2f, good and 1m, AW); huge step forward required to feature.
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6th

10

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

19:43 Salisbury

Grey Owl

9st 1lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Emma Lavelle

Gained his only career win in this 12 months ago when 3lb lower and perhaps unlucky not to have won last week at Lingfield (2m AW) given the trouble he found in running; good or quicker ground might be ideal but effective on good to soft.

7/2

3rd

6

(8)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Grey Owl

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Emma Lavelle

Sole win was at Salisbury (1m6f) last August but he's a reliable type who has hasn't been beaten far in his two runs this season including a clear second at Salisbury; looks worth another try at this trip and he's still unexposed on AW; shortlisted.

7/2

5

(1)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Bath

Grey Owl

8st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Emma Lavelle

Well suited by a stiff 1m6f and his clear comeback second at Salisbury a month ago has been boosted by the winner going in again since; only 1lb higher and his claims are obvious.

3/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 171 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Makes appeal on pedigree but he dropped away to finish last of 13 in a 7f novice at Newmarket (heavy) in November; should prove a different proposition this year but still not easily recommended.
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6th

7

(5)

22nd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Windsor

St Mungos Park

8st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Makes appeal on pedigree but he dropped away to finish last of 13 in a 7f novice at Newmarket (heavy) in November; should prove a different proposition this year but still not easily recommended.

20/1

6th

7

(5)

22nd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Windsor

St Mungos Park

8st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Makes appeal on pedigree but he dropped away to finish last of 13 in a 7f novice at Newmarket (heavy) in November; should prove a different proposition this year but still not easily recommended.

20/1

13th

12

(9)

3rd Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

11:15 Newmarket

St Mungos Park

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Godolphin cast-off who makes his debut; 1,000gns yearling; third foal; half-brother to 7f 2yo winner One National (RPR 97); dam French 10.5f winner from classy family; others make greater appeal.

33/1

Form:

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
250-1 and little short-term promise at Lingfield (1m, AW) 18 days ago.
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8th

4

(1)

1st May 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cutting Edge Queen

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Ralph J Smith

Well beaten both starts, latterly last of seven at Windsor (1m2f novice, good to firm; 150-1, beaten 32l); unlikely winner.

100/1

8th

4

(1)

1st May 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cutting Edge Queen

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Ralph J Smith

Well beaten both starts, latterly last of seven at Windsor (1m2f novice, good to firm; 150-1, beaten 32l); unlikely winner.

100/1

7th

8

(6)

22nd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Windsor

Cutting Edge Queen

8st 4lb

J: George Rooke

T: Ralph J Smith

250-1 and little short-term promise at Lingfield (1m, AW) 18 days ago.

200/1

Non-runners

The Flying Falco

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £1.50
Straight Forecast £1.66
Trifecta £11.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Deira Mile

Telegraph:

Castle In The Sand

The Guardian:

Castle In The Sand

Daily Mail:

Castle In The Sand

The Star:

Castle In The Sand

RP RATINGS:

Deira Mile

TOPSPEED:

Deira Mile

POSTDATA:

Deira Mile

LAMBOURN:

Deira Mile

The Times:

Deira Mile

D Express:

Deira Mile

Daily Mirror:

Deira Mile

The Sun:

Deira Mile

Daily Record:

Deira Mile