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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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

2nd

5

(4)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 1

18:15 Windsor

Deira Mile

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Owen Burrows

took keen hold, raced in second, switched to far side over 2f out, pressed winner inside final furlong, just held

6/5

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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5th

4

(6)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bobacious

9st 13lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Georgina Nicholls

Has had a good year, winning over 1m2f at Brighton in July and at Windsor last month; now 9lb higher than the latter win but this step back up in trip is a concern as he looked a non-stayer when third over 1m4f at Leicester in August.

9/2

3rd

1

(5)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Bobacious

10st 6lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Georgina Nicholls

in touch with leaders, disputed lead after 2f, led clearly over 4f out, went clear over 2f out

11/4

1st

4

(4)

2nd Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Windsor

Bobacious

9st 12lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Georgina Nicholls

Game effort to win at Brighton in July (1m2f, good to firm); placed three times since, albeit he wasn't at his best at Leicester three weeks ago (1m4f); drop back to this trip should be in his favour though and he's a leading contender.

7/2

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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3rd

8

(2)

25th Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:41 Newbury

Grey Owl

8st 8lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Emma Lavelle

Consistent from 1m2f to 1m6f this term, including a win over the latter trip at Salisbury in August; however, he looked stretched by 2m1f on heavy going when fourth to Russian Rumour at Bath on latest outing.

10/1

4th

8

(8)

10th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:25 Bath

Grey Owl

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Emma Lavelle

Admirably consistent handicapper from 1m2f to 1m6f but goes further this afternoon and ground this slow will be a first.

5/1

3rd

10

(10)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Bath

Grey Owl

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Emma Lavelle

In the frame six consecutive times since switched to handicaps and fitted with a tongue-tie, most recently when collaring Prescott-trained odds-on shot to open account at Salisbury (1m6f, good to firm) last month; 4lb higher in deeper race here but further progress is possible.

6/1

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