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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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

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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2

(4)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Enthused

10st 9lb

J: Miss Teagan Padgett

T: James Owen

Seven wins over hurdles since last successful on the Flat but has become hard to predict, typically failing to back up his Brighton near-miss when well held last Thursday; 0-9 on the AW but handles Polytrack.

3/1

8th

6

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Newbury

Enthused

10st 13lb

J: Mr Ned Sangster

T: James Owen

Ran well over hurdles at Warwick last month and backed that up with a near-miss on the Flat at Brighton (1m4f, good) a fortnight ago; his last Flat win came back in 2022 but he's entitled to plenty of respect today.

7/1

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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4

(4)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

16:15 Carlisle

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: James Evans

Won two in a row last October (1m2f, heavy/soft) under Tom Kiely-Marshall and this 11yo was back on the scoresheet at Lingfield (1m2f, good to soft) recently on his second start of the season; the forecast slow ground is in his favour and he ran well in this race in 2021 and 2022; has a chance.

20/1

5

(1)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

18:37 Lingfield

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 8lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Evans

Veteran who was in good form last autumn and resumed high enough in the weights as a result; didn't offer much encouragement on his C&D comeback four weeks ago.

25/1

9th

2

(3)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Lingfield

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: James Evans

in rear

20/1

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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1st

8

27th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

17:30 Cartmel

Saligo Bay

11st 5lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Sam England

Ended the last jumps season with two heavy defeats but won twice on the Flat last month and now returns to hurdling on a good mark; versatile regarding ground; no surprise if he features.

8/1

9

(2)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

14:25 York

Saligo Bay

9st 8lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Sam England

After a stint over hurdles he reverted to the Flat with a win at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) on May 22 and followed up at Haydock (1m4f, good) a fortnight ago; has won on various ground; remains well treated on old form and Irish jockey Aine O'Connor is a good booking; respected.

10/1

1st

1

(4)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 5

17:30 Haydock

Saligo Bay

11st 3lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Sam England

1m4f turf and hurdles winner for previous yards; broke the ice for current trainer in amateurs' handicap at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) eight days ago in tidy style under Eireann Cagney; major player under 4lb penalty.

3/1

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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7

(1)

20th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

18:30 Goodwood

Just An Hour

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Rod Millman

One win in his first 16 starts but record since returning from six months off in April reads 131, the latest win coming at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) 17 days ago; only had half a length to spare, but is just 2lb higher and another big effort seems likely.

3/1

1st

3

(6)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

17:17 Leicester

Just An Hour

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Rod Millman

Off the mark for this stable with an easy win at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in April; only third at Salisbury last month (winner gone in again since) but stepping back up to 1m4f can help.

4/1

1st

3

(6)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

17:17 Leicester

Just An Hour

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Rod Millman

Off the mark for this stable with an easy win at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in April; only third at Salisbury last month (winner gone in again since) but stepping back up to 1m4f can help.

4/1

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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5

(3)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

20:30 Windsor

Oj Lifestyle

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Ended 2024 with back-to-back 1m wins at Brighton but he came in last of five in 7f handicap there on his seasonal return 20 days ago; usual blinkers are refitted here and no surprise to see him bounce back.

13/2

3

(3)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Brighton

Oj Lifestyle

9st 5lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Both wins last season came here over a mile in blinkers and he's been off since the latest of those in September off 6lb lower; drops back to 7f in a higher grade on his return with cheekpieces on; likely to go well if ready to go.

7/4

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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5th

5

(6)

24th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Newbury

Carp Kid

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: John & Rhys Flint

Veteran who is back off the same mark as when successful at Chepstow (1m2f, good) just under a year ago; may be vulnerable to an improver, though, and is 0-12 at Newbury.

14/1

4th

2

(1)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

15:43 Bath

Carp Kid

10st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Veteran C&D winner who is a healthy 10-77, the most recent of those wins gained at Chepstow (1m2f, good) last July; late headway on seasonal reappearance at Windsor (11.5f, third) and this looks a suitable next assignment; foolish to discount.

10/1

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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1st

6

1st Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:24 Southwell

Motazzen

11st 6lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Henrietta C Knight

in rear

11/10

1st

6

1st Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:24 Southwell

Motazzen

11st 6lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Henrietta C Knight

in rear

11/10

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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3

(6)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 2

16:15 Epsom

Miller Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five wins in a tremendously progressive 2024 on Flat, two over C&D on soft/heavy; ploughing through testing ground seems to suit him far better than the good going he's had this term, of which latest start was far better than reappearance; chance if back to his best and although he's worn headgear only once in the last two seasons, he did win once in cheekpieces in 2023.

12/1

6th

3

(5)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Miller Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five wins in a tremendously progressive 2024 on Flat, with the first two of those at this track (one 1m6f) and the others in the mud; tailing off at Epsom last month reinforces doubts whether good ground is his ideal.

20/1

6th

3

(5)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Miller Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five wins in a tremendously progressive 2024 on Flat, with the first two of those at this track (one 1m6f) and the others in the mud; tailing off at Epsom last month reinforces doubts whether good ground is his ideal.

20/1

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

(5)

20th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

18:30 Goodwood

Rockit Tommy

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Patrick Chamings

3-6 on the AW and 1-7 on turf, but was only beaten half a length into fourth of six over C&D (good to soft) a fortnight ago; down another 1lb but softer ground may have been preferable.

9/1

4th

2

(6)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

20:19 Goodwood

Rockit Tommy

9st 11lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Patrick Chamings

Four-time AW winner for Sir Mark Todd (1m2f-1m4f) but he's been beaten a combined 80l in two starts for this yard and is impossible to recommend without market support.

25/1

8th

3

(2)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Rockit Tommy

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Patrick Chamings

disputed lead, raced in second over 6f out, weakened over 3f out, tailed off

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