May 06 / 16.55 Windsor

16.55

Soft

Get Raceday Ready Handicap

  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 1m 0f 31y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Get Raceday Ready Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 779-2

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Failed to land a blow in three AW starts for the Gosdens (still with same owner) but close second of 12 for new yard on handicap/turf debut over C&D (good to soft) one week ago; major player off the same mark.
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4th

1

(7)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:10 Ffos Las

Calm Waters

9st 11lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Rod Millman

slowly into stride

11/4

5th

5

(1)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Sandown

Calm Waters

9st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Rod Millman

2-5 in handicaps for new stable this season, the latter win gained in first-time cheekpieces at Ffos Las (1m, good) last month; ought to have been suited by the good to soft ground when only fourth of five there three weeks ago, though, and now has a point to prove.

10/1

4th

4

(5)

10th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:50 Ffos Las

Calm Waters

9st 1lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Rod Millman

Well held in three runs for the Gosdens but she's been progressive for her current yard and made it 2-4 in handicaps when scoring over C&D (good; cheekpieces added) two weeks ago; a 5lb rise for that comfortable success looks fair and this well-bred filly could continue on the upgrade; big player.

11/4

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 459-1 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Didn't threaten in three 7f AW maidens at Wolverhampton in late 2023 but led final 1f for a short-head win in 12-runner handicap over C&D (good) on reappearance two weeks ago; up 1lb since that improved effort and goes on the shortlist.
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5th

7

(10)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:12 Windsor

Theworldsnotenough

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Tom Ward

Made a successful handicap debut over C&D in April and was a good second next time; however, poor in his last three races and now goes in headgear.

16/1

12th

1

(1)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Theworldsnotenough

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Tom Ward

Won on handicap debut at Windsor (1m, good) in April and good second there (1m, heavy) next time; however, well beaten the last twice and needs to get back on track.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 5-50

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Beaten at least 10l in all three races, the latest when 11th of 16 at 66-1 in maiden at Newbury (1m, good to soft); needs improvement on this handicap debut but the market may well guide.
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10th

7

(14)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Waistcoat

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

His two wins for Ross Burdon have come at a lower level; disappointed at Kempton when last seen and although he is relatively unexposed at 6f, he will need a clear personal best to take this after 108 days off.

12/1

9th

5

(8)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Waistcoat

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ross Burdon

Had excuses when well held over a mile here in October but otherwise on the up for his new stable, winning 6f handicaps at Chepstow and Chelmsford; that latest success was a decisive one and he looks a strong contender despite his 5lb penalty.

7/2

Form: -87281

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Went the wrong way in Ireland but second in a handicap at Kempton (7f, AW) on fourth start for new yard and went one better at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) on latest; this is his first turf run in Britain but he he showed a bit on turf in Ireland and 1m is plausible on latest evidence; back up 3lb but considered.
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9th

9

(1)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Interestnpenalties

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Gained breakthrough win over C&D in April off today's mark; has run creditably in defeat on turf since and should make his presence felt.

6/1

3rd

3

(6)

17th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:20 Brighton

Interestnpenalties

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold

6/1

2nd

6

(6)

25th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:10 Yarmouth

Interestnpenalties

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

AW winner who is 0-8 on turf but is threatening to put that right, having finished second at Brighton (1m/7f, good/good to firm) the last twice; this in-form contender has to enter calculations.

4/1

Form: 56-612 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Upped to 1m at Yarmouth on last two starts, narrowly overcoming trouble in running on first occasion (good to firm) and a good second off this 3lb higher mark six days ago (good); different ground today but he had a piece of form on good to soft last June; firmly in the mix.
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4th

6

(6)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Magnificent Match

8st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Robert Eddery

Campaigned mostly in Class 6 since handicapping; won off 2lb lower at Yarmouth in April; something to prove back up in grade, following his third of eight when favourite at Leicester last night.

7/1

3rd

4

(1)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Magnificent Match

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Robert Eddery

Back from a break with a win at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm; 14-1) in April but he's been below that form in last three runs; wasn't beaten far at Windsor last time but he's now 1-12 and is still 2lb higher than for his win; others preferred.

8/1

4

(11)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Windsor

Magnificent Match

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Robert Eddery

1m win at Yarmouth in April off 3lb lower; latest midfield finish (first run at this trip) came in a Class 4; can do better back in these calmer waters.

12/1

Form: 97-246

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden for Danny Murphy in Ireland, best when second in claimer at Dundalk (7f, AW) in March three starts ago; his only two turf races were at start of career, showing plenty first time; competitive judged on peak efforts but usual headgear is missing.
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7th

9

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

20:50 Stratford

Masonbrook Meadow

10st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Seamus Mullins

Got off the mark at the 27th attempt under rules at Exeter (2m, good to firm) last October; ran her best since when runner-up at Fakenham (2m7f, good) 26 days ago; her versatility distance-wise holds her in good stead but her win-record is off-putting.

8/1

2nd

6

4th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

17:48 Fakenham

Masonbrook Meadow

10st 12lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Seamus Mullins

Scored off today's mark in first-time cheekpieces at Exeter (2m, good to firm) in October and posted a good effort over 2m4f the following month but was pulled up three weeks ago, after a break, and her Flat pedigree raises doubts over the suitability of this trip.

10/1

10

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

15:08 Newton Abbot

Masonbrook Meadow

10st 9lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Seamus Mullins

Gained her breakthrough victory at Exeter (2m) in October but she's been off since coming in a below-par fourth in 2m4f handicap at Hereford in December; she needs to bounce back.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 408

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Promising fourth at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) on debut in February has been followed by two lesser efforts, at 100-1 over 6f last time; absent two months before this handicap/turf debut, having been withdrawn at Doncaster (7f) ten days ago when the ground was soft; debut promise can't be forgotten yet.
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13th

6

(9)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Soldiers Class

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

Fair effort at Leicester (6f) in June but well beaten at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last month on final run for Ed Dunlop and tailed off at Nottingham (6f) on recent stable debut; now goes back up in trip; lots to prove.

25/1

8th

3

(2)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:35 Nottingham

Soldiers Class

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

Well beaten on handicap debut over 1m but he ran more promisingly over 6f at Leicester (good to soft; hampered) on latest turf start in June; left Ed Dunlop for 1,000gns in July; has possibilities back on grass.

14/1

7th

4

(6)

1st Jul 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Soldiers Class

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Ed Dunlop

Mixed record in his five runs so far but he ran into some trouble in the closing stages at Leicester (6f, good to soft) last month and was only beaten 2l in that race; 1lb lower than for that eyecatching effort and he looks interesting with visor added.

11/2

Form: 886-5

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Twice beaten about 10l last term, apparently modest form, but he dropped right out when last of five on handicap/AW debut at Kempton (1m4f) on reappearance; cheekpieces (used on third start) return; lacks solid claims.
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9th

7

(6)

6th May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:55 Windsor

Maxim De Winter

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jonathan Portman

Twice beaten about 10l last term, apparently modest form, but he dropped right out when last of five on handicap/AW debut at Kempton (1m4f) on reappearance; cheekpieces (used on third start) return; lacks solid claims.

20/1

9th

7

(6)

6th May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:55 Windsor

Maxim De Winter

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jonathan Portman

Twice beaten about 10l last term, apparently modest form, but he dropped right out when last of five on handicap/AW debut at Kempton (1m4f) on reappearance; cheekpieces (used on third start) return; lacks solid claims.

20/1

5th

2

(2)

3rd Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Maxim De Winter

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Failed to show much last season (7f/1m), hence he now goes handicapping off a low mark; has been gelded and the market should be informative.

16/1

10/1

Form: 633-3

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Debut (good to firm) was his sole start on turf; better when third in all three AW outings, in just a six-runner race for handicap debut at Kempton (1m) in January last time but there was some encouragement in that display.
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7th

6

(6)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Juan Solo

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Sylvester Kirk

Finished third in three consecutive starts on the AW last winter including two here (7f), but tailed off in just two outings since; look elsewhere.

33/1

7th

6

(6)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Juan Solo

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Sylvester Kirk

Finished third in three consecutive starts on the AW last winter including two here (7f), but tailed off in just two outings since; look elsewhere.

33/1

8th

5

(2)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield (AW)

Juan Solo

9st 5lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Sylvester Kirk

Low-mileage 4yo; kept on for very respectable third of six on handicap debut at Kempton (1m) a year ago and can be excused his defeat on heavy turf in May but has fitness to prove after eight-month absence; others have more pressing claims.

20/1

Form: 978

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three runs on AW this year; seventh of 11 at Wolverhampton (9.4f) on second start appears easily his best form, which is not the most compelling but better may be possible now that he goes handicapping.
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9th

6

(7)

24th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Scottish Breeze

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Bell

towards rear

4/1

Non-runners

Guns And Flowers

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £10.80
Straight Forecast £9.75
Tricast £41.27
Trifecta £61.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Calm Waters

The Times:

Theworldsnotenough

NEWMARKET:

Scottish Breeze

RP RATINGS:

Calm Waters

POSTDATA:

Calm Waters

The Guardian:

Calm Waters

D Express:

Calm Waters

Daily Mirror:

Calm Waters

Daily Record:

Calm Waters

Telegraph:

Theworldsnotenough

Daily Mail:

Theworldsnotenough

The Star:

Magnificent Match