April 22 / 19.20 Windsor

19.20

Good To Firm

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  • 0m 6f 12y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 252-5

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Expensive to follow thus far but he has finished second in two of his four starts; heavy ground a valid excuse for a poor run on his handicap debut three weeks ago; down in class and back on a sound surface so some optimism for better this afternoon.
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9th

13

(8)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:37 Haydock

South Shore

8st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

In fine form since joining Robert Cowell and made it win number three for the stable at Sandown (5f, good) in August; good second at Bath (5f, good to firm) since; ran well on soft ground last July on the last occasion he tackled slow turf; entitled to respect.

8/1

2nd

7

(2)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

16:02 Bath

South Shore

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Robert Cowell

On the up since joining Robert Cowell this summer and comfortably gained a third victory for the yard in nine-runner handicap at Sandown (5f) last month by 3/4l from Maharajas Express; up 5lb but that form has been really well advertised, so he is seriously considered.

5/2

1st

1

(2)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

South Shore

9st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Resurgent 5yo who has form figures of 11222 for his current yard and who has been knocking on the door at Windsor (5f) and Brighton (5.3f) in his last two starts; 3lb well in off the same mark as those last two runs and he has leading claims back in trip.

5/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 66-3

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
All runs on AW, most recently an encouraging third at Kempton on his reappearance 19 days ago (7f); makes his handicap debut off a fair mark but sharp test at this trip not sure to be optimal.
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2nd

10

(2)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Mesaafi

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Prevailed by a whisker in blanket finish over C&D last week, taking AW record to 4-19; that was a timely success in a qualifier but he faces a stiffer assignment under 5lb penalty in this series final.

10/1

1st

3

(5)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Mesaafi

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Spent most of the season over 5f and generally proven consistent on turf; fine on the AW and is capable off this mark, given a third try in a visor in place of the usual blinkers.

5/1

7th

13

(9)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Mesaafi

8st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Ross Burdon

Conditions no problem and he ran creditably for third at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) last month; this is tougher but more minor money could be on the cards.

14/1

16/1

Form: 44964-

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Mixed record as a 2yo, running his two best races over 6f on AW; not obviously thrown in for this handicap debut but gelding and wind operations since last seen could help.
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9th

7

(10)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Giorgio M

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Loughnane

3-35, with the latest success coming at Lingfield (7f, AW) in December off a mark 8lb higher than today's; never featured over this trip at Wolverhampton 31 days ago and better is needed.

20/1

7th

2

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Giorgio M

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Three wins, and most racing, come over 7f, including when making all on his second start for this yard on Polytrack off 6lb higher in the winter; not at his best lately and, while well drawn, may not get his own way as he likes back down in trip.

16/1

7th

6

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Giorgio M

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Made all to win a 7f AW handicap at Lingfield in December, his second start for Mark Loughnane; in and out since that success but no doubt he is handicapped to go well and he has run well over C&D in the past (including finishing second in this race year off 4lb higher); one to consider with Billy Loughnane back in the saddle.

8/1

25/1

Form: 1-6458 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Well backed when landing a 6f novice at Chelmsford in December; no progress in handicaps since, however, and now has cheekpieces fitted.
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8

(4)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:30 Chepstow

Kapparis Kid

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Ben Lund

Dual 6f AW winner for Tony Carroll in early part of this year, but not quite at same level for current stable in recent months; drops back to a more suitable trip after recent 1m defeat but still makes only limited appeal.

20/1

6th

8

(5)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Kapparis Kid

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Ben Lund

His three wins have come on AW and he has been unplaced in all nine turf runs; on a basement mark but there are risks attached.

20/1

6th

8

(5)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Kapparis Kid

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Ben Lund

His three wins have come on AW and he has been unplaced in all nine turf runs; on a basement mark but there are risks attached.

20/1

8/1

Form: 57517-

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Improved for the switch to nurseries when winning a 7f event at Kempton in November; disappointing at Wolverhampton the following month, after which he was gelded; new stable quick to drop him back to sprint trips; not fully exposed.
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7th

3

(3)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Miami Heat

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: George Boughey

Back to the mark of November's Kempton nursery win (7f), having not kicked on; didn't stay on sole 7f turf run last summer (soft), but has signalled at least once since that it's worth another go; blinkers added.

4/1

5th

4

(6)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:10 Hamilton

Miami Heat

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: George Boughey

7f AW scorer last term for previous yard; not in quite the same form at Windsor (6f, good) on stable/seasonal debut but may fare better with that outing under his belt.

5/1

25/1

Form: 036-

Last run: 200 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Promise on slow turf last season; gelded prior to his reappearance/handicap debut; not obviously ahead of his mark and has to prove himself on faster going.
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2nd

4

(9)

20th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:08 Yarmouth

Call Time

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: J S Moore

Raised 10lb for back-to-back wins at Ffos Las (6f/5f; soft) and only narrowly denied his hat-trick last week (5f, good to soft) by Rambuso Creek who should run well in division one; solid chance.

100/30

2nd

2

(12)

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:22 Nottingham

Call Time

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: J S Moore

Back to winning ways when beating Son Of Astar at Ffos Las (6f, soft) last month and made short work of following up back at Ffos Las (5f, soft) six days later; this race is more competitive but he is clearly in top form.

4/1

1st

1

(5)

27th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:24 Ffos Las

Call Time

10st 0lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: J S Moore

Close third here (5f) before an excusable defeat at Bath, then came home best on soft ground here last week (6f); penalised after that win but looks sure to give his running once more.

11/8

Form: 5116-5

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won a 5f maiden at Beverley last August and defied a penalty in a Wolverhampton novice one month later; not so good in two handicap runs since, however, and he'll need to settle better today now tackling 6f for the first time.
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10th

5

(10)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:45 Yarmouth

Hint Of The Jungle

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Mike Murphy

Has better strike-rate on AW but doubled his turf tally at Chepstow (7f, good) in June and won't be far away if in similar form after three-month break.

10/1

1st

1

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:03 Chepstow

Hint Of The Jungle

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mike Murphy

In good form on AW this year and he carried on the good work back on turf when finishing second of nine at Nottingham 12 days ago (6f, good); the return to 7f looks a positive and he looks a strong contender.

3/1

2nd

1

(11)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:18 Nottingham

Hint Of The Jungle

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

Won twice on the AW over 7f in February and has gone close on his last two starts, including over this trip 28 days ago; has form on turf and this prominent-racer has claims.

3/1

16/1

Form: 2556-

Last run: 160 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Showed promise on soft ground in her first two starts (6f and 7f); backward steps on her next two starts (failed to settle) and something to prove now handicapping on the fastest ground she's encountered.
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6th

4

(2)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:20 Nottingham

Marie Ellen

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Marco Botti

Hasn't progressed from her first two starts last year; last of five at Pontefract (6f, soft) last month; yet to race on ground faster than good; first-time hood is now worn; easy to look elsewhere.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

1st May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Pontefract

Marie Ellen

9st 4lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Marco Botti

Showed promise on soft ground in her first two starts (6f and 7f); hasn't progressed from there, including two comprehensive defeats in handicaps.

10/1

5th

4

(1)

1st May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Pontefract

Marie Ellen

9st 4lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Marco Botti

pressed leader, outpaced 2f out, weakened and eased over 1f out

10/1

10th
11 (11)
Acer

14/1

Form: 33622- BF

Last run: 222 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Placed in five maidens last season, including twice at this track, but she was well beaten in her one nursery start (C&D); can win races but she's eligible for weaker events than this and she'll need a career best back from 222 days on the sidelines.
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11th

11

(8)

30th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:25 Sandown

Acer

8st 13lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Clive Cox

Nine-race maiden; showed some promise as a 2yo but she's barely beaten a rival home in her three starts this year; too much to prove.

25/1

7th

1

(1)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

19:45 Lingfield

Acer

9st 10lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

A fair 5f/6f juvenile maiden but she has beaten just one rival in a pair of Windsor handicaps this term; significantly more is required.

8/1

7th

8

(5)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:30 Windsor

Acer

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

String of defeats at short prices in maidens last year; didn't see out 6f from a wide stall here on her comeback eight weeks ago and will need to improve a deal on that.

12/1

Form: 15962-

Last run: 190 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won a 5f nursery at Sandown in August (heavy ground; only four ran); ended 2023 with a good second at Goodwood (7f, soft); has more races in her on that evidence but she's been off for six months and her best form has come on a slower surface.
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7th

7

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Land Of Magic

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Gradually back to form this term, most recently prevailing at Goodwood (6f, good to soft); has never won above Class 5 but she remains favourably treated, having defied current mark last term (over 7f).

4/1

1st

8

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Goodwood

Land Of Magic

9st 7lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Strike-rate of 4-35; best run for a while when a front-running second at Lingfield (7f, good) and dropping back to 6f won't hinder, nor the slower ground; could have done with a higher draw ideally but should run well.

13/2

2nd

8

(5)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Lingfield

Land Of Magic

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Out of the frame in her last ten starts, but is 4lb lower than when making all over C&D this time last year; by no means written off.

11/1

100/30

Form: 41 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Confirmed the promise of his Wolverhampton debut when getting on top close home in a 6f novice at Kempton 16 days ago; that effort backed up by the Topspeed figure and he's a fascinating contender on his handicap debut for a yard going well.
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4th

3

(8)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Auric

9st 2lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Hugo Palmer

prominent early, steadied and dropped to rear after 1f

9/1

Non-runners

Shelbourne

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Payout
Exacta £26.60
Straight Forecast £19.59
Tricast £76.16
Trifecta £100.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Auric

LAMBOURN:

Acer

NEWMARKET:

Shelbourne

The Star:

Hint Of The Jungle

TOPSPEED:

South Shore

RP RATINGS:

Auric

POSTDATA:

Auric

The Times:

Auric

Telegraph:

Auric

The Guardian:

Auric

Daily Mail:

Auric

D Express:

Auric

The Sun:

Shelbourne

Daily Mirror:

Acer

Daily Record:

Acer