April 29 / 18.39 Windsor

18.39

Good

Gilbey’s Bar, Restaurant & Townhouse, Eton Handicap

  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Gilbey’s Bar, Restaurant & Townhouse, Eton Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 35912- D

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Acts on any going; back in good form at Newmarket (1m2f) last autumn, winning then a good second; likely player provided he continues in same vein but still needs to prove he's a spring horse.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

20:45 Salisbury

First Officer

9st 6lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Six-time winner but only one of those came in a double-figure field (October 2022); ran well at Newmarket when last seen eight months ago; has gone well fresh in the past; others appeal more all the same.

10/1

5

(6)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

First Officer

9st 8lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Beat three rivals over 1m4f on the July Course here (good to firm) under Alexandra Egan in midsummer; comfortably held in three outings since but has dipped back to that successful mark.

6/1

4th

4

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Newmarket (July)

First Officer

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Beat three rivals over 1m4f here in July since when he's been comfortably held; on the plus side, he might appreciate this belated return to 1m6f as he does have form over this far.

5/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 521118 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Good strike-rate in handicaps, particularly on AW for new yard this year, but latest effort suggests the assessor may now have his measure; he is 34lb higher than last turf appearance.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Asgards Captain

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dylan Cunha

Did well to win at York (good to firm) off just 1lb lower in August but only fourth of five in the Great Metropolitan at Epsom (also 1m4f, good, Topteam behind) 17 days ago; that was a shade underwhelming given he'd won the race in 2025 but was a little weak in the market so maybe better can be expected this time.

12/1

4th

3

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 3

15:50 Epsom

Asgards Captain

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Last year's winner (good) who ran well in two other appearances over C&D; did well to win at York (1m4f, good to firm) under John Egan in August and arrives here fit after three creditable efforts at Meydan; firm contender.

4/1

3rd

4

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 3

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Asgards Captain

9st 12lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Had a busy 12 months but right on the money when staying on best last time at York (1m4f) and this stiff finish will suit him well, as it has done before; only 3lb higher.

5/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 463-52 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Acts on soft and good to firm; C&D winner under Oisin Murphy at about this time last year (now 1lb lower); close second returned to this venue two weeks ago, leading over 1f out until close home; strong contender.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Fast Steps

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Rod Millman

C&D winner whose losing run is up to 17 but he had dropped 14lb below his last winning mark when beaten less than a length into third of seven here four weeks ago; respected if building on that.

11/2

3rd

4

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:53 Windsor

Fast Steps

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

C&D winner who is versatile ground-wise; well handicapped on best form last season but he was out of sorts in the autumn and needs a major revival after six months off.

6/1

7th

2

(5)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Fast Steps

11st 9lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

Three handicap wins (one on soft) at 1m2f, the latest in July 2024; 11lb lower today but he's basically gone off the boil this season.

7/1

8/1

Form: 71447- CD

Last run: 144 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Acts on good to firm and good to soft; record of 2-6 at Windsor, the latest success off just 1lb lower last July; fitted with tongue-tie on seasonal debut; capable of being involved.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(6)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Silver Gunn

11st 2lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Marco Botti

Two of his six wins have come over C&D; can go well fresh so his low-key return to action at Yarmouth last month was disappointing; down in class and has the assistance of Henry Callan in the saddle so he could leave that well behind.

11/2

10th

10

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:42 Yarmouth

Silver Gunn

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Marco Botti

Course winner who had irregular form in 2025 but he only just failed on his reappearance at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last spring and he's 4lb lower now; on the cards that he'll return with a good effort.

14/1

7th

8

(6)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Silver Gunn

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Started this season with a near-miss at Windsor (1m2f) in April but comfortably held since; bit to prove, including on the AW.

20/1

Form: 5595-1 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Still has low mileage; gelded prior to opening his account at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm; off 9lb lower) this month on seasonal debut and could well build on that emphatic success; respected.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(1)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Mythical Guest

8st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Margarson

Both wins came over 1m2f in the spring of 2024, including here; 0-18 subsequently and he's still 7lb above his last winning mark, but he goes well fresh (has won after a longer break) and finished third on his comeback in this race last year; likely to be competitive.

6/1

3rd

4

(8)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Mythical Guest

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: George Margarson

Has run some really good races in defeat this season, including over C&D on good/good to firm; latest soft-ground Ascot second (Grizedale third) shows he's still in form but he's been beaten on his last 17 starts and suspicion he might find at least one too strong again.

11/1

3rd

4

(8)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Mythical Guest

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: George Margarson

Has run some really good races in defeat this season, including over C&D on good/good to firm; latest soft-ground Ascot second (Grizedale third) shows he's still in form but he's been beaten on his last 17 starts and suspicion he might find at least one too strong again.

11/1

10/1

Form: 52858- C

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Acts on good to firm and good to soft; record of 3-7 at Windsor, the most recent win off 1lb higher last June; inconsistent otherwise in 2023 but is interesting back here on reappearance.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(6)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 37y

Class 4

16:40 Bath

The Whipmaster

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Returned after wind surgery with close thirds at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) and Windsor (11.4f, good) but he didn't find much when disappointing at Kempton last time; bit to prove again after that and he's had only one win in his last 17 starts.

6/1

11th

10

(3)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

The Whipmaster

9st 4lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Only recently returned from wind surgery and under positive rides has finished close up at Lingfield (1m4f AW) and Windsor (1m3.5f); had no excuses either time but he's unlikely to be far away.

7/1

3rd

5

(8)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

15:12 Windsor

The Whipmaster

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

First run after wind surgery when unable to exploit a soft lead on the AW recently (1m4f); however, six of his seven wins have been on turf and he likes it around here; dangerously handicapped.

5/1

12/1

Form: 53340- CD

Last run: 228 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
All wins on good/firmer; record of 4-10 at Windsor; no win since August 2022 but he has a fighting chance off current mark, provided this return to 1m2f suits; has done most of his winning at 1m.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Grey Fox

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Emma Lavelle

Four-time winner over 1m/1m2f here; back off his last winning mark and has twice won after an absence, but whether he can do so after 313 days off is a moot point; may also need further than this now.

10/1

9th

2

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

16:53 Salisbury

Grey Fox

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Emma Lavelle

Former miler who has reinvented himself as a stayer, winning over 2m on AW in March and respectable fourth over C&D last time; the 8yo now takes on some unexposed 3yos.

7/1

4

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

20:20 Salisbury

Grey Fox

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Emma Lavelle

Running, and winning, over 1m this time last year but he collected by 2l over 2m on the Kempton AW in March; not in the same form back there a month ago but chance if on a going day (can be up and down).

6/1

8th
10 (5)
Silastar

25/1

Form: 167-89 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Completed a 1m2f double last spring; subsequent form leaves a lot to be desired; needs a major revival and is best watched unless the market speaks favourably.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(3)

26th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 5

17:55 Sandown

Silastar

9st 4lb

J: Anna Gibson

T: Gary & Josh Moore

in touch with leaders

10/1

7th

14

(8)

26th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Silastar

8st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has won here (1m) but his two successes in the meantime came over 1m2f on turf in the spring of last year; now 5lb lower than for the latest of those and stepping back up in trip may suit; each-way claims.

20/1

Non-runners

Enthrallment, Morcar

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £29.70
Straight Forecast £35.63
Tricast £93.54
Trifecta £82.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fast Steps

The Guardian:

Mythical Guest

The Times:

Asgard's Captain

NEWMARKET:

Silver Gunn

Daily Record:

First Officer

TOPSPEED:

Silastar

The Star:

Mythical Guest

D Express:

Asgard's Captain

Daily Mirror:

Silver Gunn

RP RATINGS:

Fast Steps

POSTDATA:

Fast Steps

WEST COUNTRY:

Fast Steps

Telegraph:

Fast Steps

Daily Mail:

Fast Steps

The Sun:

Fast Steps