May 20 / 19.40 Windsor

19.40

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 1m 3f 99y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 421-53

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Impressive winner of an AW novice last November (1m4f, Tapeta) but unable to justify market prominence in two handicap runs since; hood worn last time now dispensed with; dropped 3lb and faster ground can help; not fully exposed just yet.
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1st

3

(2)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Epsom

Incremental

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Bell

All-the-way win at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) in May in his third handicap but flopped at Thirsk 18 days later and the jockey reported that he hung right-handed throughout; that run has to introduce a note of caution.

100/30

7th

1

(1)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

13:38 Thirsk

Incremental

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Bell

Improved his record to 2-6 when justifying favouritism with an all-the-way win at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm; hood removed) 18 days ago; hit a personal best on that switch to fast ground and he remains feasibly treated after a 3lb rise; big player again for in-form yard.

11/8

1st

7

(1)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Incremental

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Bell

made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong

4/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -67333 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
He has finished third in his last three starts, albeit the latest turf run was a notch behind his earlier AW efforts; chased home Saligo Bay in this race last year and more appealing than many.
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2nd

1

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

15:40 Brighton

Lexington Knight

10st 3lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Won this 12 months ago and returns on a hat-trick after another course win (made all) and a success at Salisbury that looked unlikely until he picked up late on; might travel sweeter back at this track and can cope with this mark.

3/1

1st

3

(2)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

19:50 Salisbury

Lexington Knight

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Returned from three-month break with front-running win at Brighton (1m4f, good) in May and will be fine on the faster surface here but he's probably not quite as good as he was; younger rivals appeal more.

11/4

1

(3)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

16:05 Brighton

Lexington Knight

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Ordinary form on the AW during the winter but he is 5lb lower than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last August; off since February but he's respected back here on this return.

13/2

14/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: -67836

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
First signs of his mark becoming more manageable when he finished third of nine over 1m3f at Kempton last month; 1m around here proved too sharp five weeks ago; unexposed over middle distances so a big run wouldn't be a bolt from the blue.
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4th

3

3rd Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

13:33 Huntingdon

Good Too

11st 4lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Adam West

Fairly useful at up to 1m4f on the Flat, winning two of his 16 races, but he makes this hurdling debut following two poor shows on Flat in August; wore cheekpieces latest and bled from the nose.

14/1

4th

3

3rd Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

13:33 Huntingdon

Good Too

11st 4lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Adam West

Fairly useful at up to 1m4f on the Flat, winning two of his 16 races, but he makes this hurdling debut following two poor shows on Flat in August; wore cheekpieces latest and bled from the nose.

14/1

4th
2 (13)
Enthused

9/1

Form: 0/3037 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Scored five times over hurdles last year; hasn't fared badly since returning to the Flat (turf/AW) and this is a slight ease in grade; ought to be more competitive today.
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1st

6

(5)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Enthused

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Doesn't win too often on the Flat these days but he has been placed on his last two starts, chasing home Seraphic at Chelmsford four weeks ago (1m2f); each-way claims again.

4/1

3

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enthused

9st 10lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Prolific winning hurdler who opened AW account with clear win in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford in June; returned to the Flat with two below-par runs at Kempton this month, though, and has only dropped 1lb.

25/1

3

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enthused

9st 10lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Prolific winning hurdler who opened AW account with clear win in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford in June; returned to the Flat with two below-par runs at Kempton this month, though, and has only dropped 1lb.

25/1

12/1

Form: 2257-5 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is back to his last winning mark; conditions no problem and he looked to retain ability on last month's reappearance (C&D, good); each-way shout.
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6th

4

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:03 Doncaster

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 13lb

J: Archie Young

T: James Evans

Veteran who was successful in this race last year but was in slightly better form at the time (completed an October double); that said, wasn't entirely disgraced when in the frame on latest start.

10/1

4th

1

(10)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:12 Bath

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Evans

Veteran who has lost his way since winning over this far at Lingfield in June (good to soft) but he is dropping back from Class 4 level.

20/1

4

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:25 Sandown

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 13lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Evans

Veteran who showed a fire still burned when winning a six-runner handicap at Lingfield (1m2f, good to soft) in June; third to Beach Point over C&D next time but his form has dipped on his last two starts; rain will help but vulnerable to less-exposed sorts.

33/1

Form: /4150- CD

Last run: 215 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won the corresponding event off 2lb lower last year on good to firm; mixed bag over hurdles last season but he did win a seller at Plumpton in November; one of three runners for the stable.
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5th

6

31st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 2

13:43 Musselburgh

Saligo Bay

10st 7lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won three in a row (1m7f/2m, good-soft) prior to heavy defeat at Windsor a fortnight ago; however, the ground was soft, heavy in places last time which may have been too demanding, and he's not written off today.

16/1

11th

12

16th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Windsor

Saligo Bay

10st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Sam England

Won on the Flat in September and also successful on four of his five hurdle starts since, including on soft ground and in good style at Haydock (1m7f, good to soft) last time; he's 7lb higher than last time and in a hotter race today, but he's clearly thriving and could go well once more.

11/1

10

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Wetherby

Saligo Bay

10st 6lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Beaten favourite when third to Max Of Stars over C&D 17 days ago but still ran creditably and that followed Flat and hurdles wins in September; tough, reliable and unlikely to be far away.

11/4

11/1

Form: 00-964

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 4yo who ran his best race for new connections when fourth over C&D last month, keeping on well; that form not franked since but he still has some potential over middle distances.
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6th

8

14th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 3

14:40 Salisbury

Just An Hour

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Four-time winner who last scored over 1m2f at Windsor (good to firm) off just 1lb lower in July; runner-up over C&D in October, however, and confirmed this trip holds no fears when second again at Nottingham (also good) 18 days ago; player.

7/1

2nd

6

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Nottingham

Just An Hour

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Had 1m2f wins last April (here), June and July; kept his form well, including when second in October on his only attempt at 1m6f; recent reappearance was another creditable show here and he has each-way claims.

4/1

4th

8

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Just An Hour

9st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Generally consistent gelding who won three times last season including on his reappearance over C&D (good; 3-1) last April; still looks on a workable mark and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid after 166 days off.

8/1

Form: 4943-0

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Did well in novices as a 2yo but in grip of handicapper last year as a result; unsighted on last month's Newbury reappearance (1m2f, good to soft) and stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust; yard runs three.
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6th

6

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Brighton

Oj Lifestyle

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Three wins here (1m, good to firm), most recently in October, immediately raise interest and he stuck at it when third over 1m2f on his final start of last term; quiet reappearance in February probably best ignored and he's worth another go at this trip (tried once two years ago); respected.

100/30

8th

10

(4)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Oj Lifestyle

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Four-time turf winner including three at Brighton; placed in both starts on Polytrack (7f/1m2f) and the biggest question is how ready he will be after 79 days off.

14/1

2

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Oj Lifestyle

9st 12lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Two C&D wins in 2024, the second off current mark; behind two of today's rivals here most recently but good chance if back to best.

13/2

8/1

Form: 1156-2 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Conditions to suit and he was a promising second at Bath on his reappearance two weeks ago; an SP of 40-1 suggests that was a welcome surprise and he can take a step forward with that behind him.
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4th

4

(2)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

16:21 Windsor

Carp Kid

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: John & Rhys Flint

Veteran who's had ten wins overall and has a 3-22 record at Windsor, which also includes five seconds; he's not sparked this season but the best of those performances was a C&D third on reappearance and he's now 8lb lower, racing off a career-low mark.

10/1

1

(3)

1st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

20:05 Bath

Carp Kid

10st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: John & Rhys Flint

10yo who is a ten-time winner, but he's not posed a threat in four runs this season and was beaten 8l at Ffos Las (1m4f, good) last time; mark continues to fall but he needs to rediscover his spark.

16/1

12/1

Form: 52-454

Last run: 109 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Consistent rather than progressive in ten runs for Marco Botti; sold for 20,000gns in March; needs more to defy this mark but it's not out of the question
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10th

1

(2)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:40 Windsor

Carbis Bay

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

Consistent rather than progressive in ten runs for Marco Botti; sold for 20,000gns in March; never dangerous over C&D on last month's stable debut; eased in class but needs more.

14/1

10th

12

(3)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Carbis Bay

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear, not pace to challenge

12/1

10th

12

(3)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Carbis Bay

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear

12/1

Form: 4410-6

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three hurdle runs for this yard and the return to the Flat didn't have a positive effect at Ascot ten days ago (2m, good to soft); tongue-tie and cheekpieces worn there are now replaced by first-time blinkers; others safer.
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4th

4

26th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

18:09 Plumpton

Motazzen

11st 1lb

J: J P O’Neill

T: Henrietta C Knight

Four-time hurdle winner and career-best form to win by 10l at Fontwell two runs ago (2m5f, good to soft); went up 8lb for that and was back down to earth on his return visit when beaten 20l; hard to know entirely what to expect from him.

100/30

8th

3

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

18:10 Fontwell

Motazzen

12st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Four-time hurdle winner who rewarded good market support and showed career-best form when drawing clear to score by 10l here (2m5f, good to soft) in March; 8lb rise asks a fair bit of him but the forecast faster ground should not be a problem.

5/1

1st

3

27th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

15:00 Fontwell

Motazzen

11st 12lb

J: J P O’Neill

T: Henrietta C Knight

Four Flat wins and three over hurdles; has yet to win this season over jumps but two of his three placed efforts came here and he's likely to be a strong contender, for all that last two runs (hurdle/AW) weren't his best.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 51540-

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Improved for the addition of cheekpieces when landing a 1m2f handicap at Sandown (soft) last September; not beaten far in a visor over 1m2f here one month later (heavy) but absent since tailed off in AW handicap in December (tried in blinkers); goes without any headgear on his return; risky.
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12th

3

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:51 Newbury

Miller Spirit

10st 1lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five Flat wins in 2024, culminating in this race (1lb lower today); well suited by ploughing through the mud and best result this term came on soft, when runner-up at Yarmouth (1m6f) in July; ran respectably here on good to soft last time and a bold show seems likely if he's in the mud today.

7/1

11

(10)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

14:05 Newbury

Miller Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five wins in a tremendously progressive 2024; well suited by ploughing through the mud and his best result this term came on soft ground, when runner-up at Yarmouth (1m6f) in July; respectable fourth in a Racing League event over 2m on Southwell's AW latest; feasibly handicapped and would enter the reckoning if the ground remains on the soft side.

16/1

4th

2

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Miller Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five wins in a tremendously progressive 2024 on Flat; well suited by ploughing through the mud and his best result this term came on soft ground, when runner-up on penultimate start; beaten 20l when last on his sole AW start in 2023 and others have more compelling claims.

6/1

Form: 11-8 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Began his career with two 1m2f wins last spring, the second of them at this track (soft); attracted support in a C&D handicap on his return from a year off last month but tired in the closing stages; still has time to do better and a tongue-tie is now added.
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3

(8)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Rockit Tommy

10st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Patrick Chamings

Record of 3-6 on AW includes a couple of middle-distance wins at Kempton; returns here off a handy mark but has stamina to prove over this new trip; 0-5 for current yard.

12/1

4th

2

(6)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:45 Sandown

Rockit Tommy

10st 13lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Beaten only half a length when fourth of six at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) in June; however, beaten 4l when fifth back there (1m4f, good to firm) last time; slow ground may be preferable.

12/1

Non-runners

Warhol, Lawn Ranger

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £21.20
Straight Forecast £19.53
Tricast £170.06
Trifecta £184.80

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Incremental

The Guardian:

Lexington Knight

SPOTLIGHT:

Carp Kid

Telegraph:

Rockit Tommy

TOPSPEED:

Warhol

POSTDATA:

Enthused

RP RATINGS:

Croeso Cymraeg

The Times:

Incremental

Daily Mirror:

Incremental

The Star:

Incremental

Daily Mail:

Lexington Knight

D Express:

Lexington Knight

The Sun:

Carp Kid

Daily Record:

Carp Kid