May 25 / 20.45 Windsor

20.45

Good To Soft

Sri Lanka The Teardrop Island Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 1m 0f 31y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Sri Lanka The Teardrop Island Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 840-33

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Aclaim gelding who has taken his form up a notch since sent handicapping, third of 11 over C&D 12 days ago; very much one to consider eased 1lb.
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2nd

9

(12)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Great Acclaim

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Six-time winner, including in first-time blinkers at Glorious Goodwood; close third at Haydock (7f) with reappearance under his belt, paving the way nicely for a crack at this prize; has made the frame in both C&D attempts; possibilities in new headgear (visor).

12/1

3rd

5

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 2

14:35 Haydock

Great Acclaim

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Strong handicap form over 7f last summer, winning at Goodwood and Chepstow as well as finishing second in a 20-runner event at Ascot (all when wearing blinkers); still feasibly weighted on that form and he went without headgear when down the field in the Lincoln; the blinkers return today and he's a leading contender.

7/1

16th

4

(14)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Great Acclaim

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Thrived in 7f handicaps last season when blinkers went on; however, he failed to shine when tackling 1m last term and reappears minus any headgear (tried cheekpieces when last seen; down the field); others preferred.

33/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 5647-7 BF

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Saxon Warrior filly who has failed to go on in the manner expected since switched to handicaps, last of seven on her reappearance at Wolverhampton (6f) last month; she needs to get back on track.
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16th

7

(5)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Delicacy

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: James Owen

Two out of two since joining James Owen, last time coming from off the pace to win by 0.5l over C&D (good to firm; several of today's rivals behind her); has gone up 4lb but should give another good account.

7/2

16th

7

(5)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Delicacy

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: James Owen

Two out of two since joining James Owen, last time coming from off the pace to win by 0.5l over C&D (good to firm; several of today's rivals behind her); has gone up 4lb but should give another good account.

7/2

1st

19

(12)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Delicacy

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: James Owen

Returned to form on last Saturday's stable debut with 1l win at Leicester (7f, good to firm); trainer does very well with recruits from other yards and she could have plenty more to offer; on the shortlist under 5lb penalty.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: 56-405

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Son of Magna Grecia who showed just modest form in five runs for Tom Clover, including fifth of eight in C&D handicap 40 days ago; since changed hands for 6,500 guineas and needs this yard switch to spark improvement; cheekpieces added.
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5

(2)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Magna Vega

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Nikki Evans

12-race maiden; ran well over 1m here on his stable debut last May but backward steps ever since; hopes pinned on the new, longer trip and the addition of blinkers (has worn a visor and cheekpieces in the past) sparking a revival.

25/1

5

(2)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Magna Vega

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Nikki Evans

12-race maiden; ran well over 1m here on his stable debut last May but backward steps ever since; hopes pinned on the new, longer trip and the addition of blinkers (has worn a visor and cheekpieces in the past) sparking a revival.

25/1

10

(8)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Magna Vega

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Nikki Evans

11-race maiden; given every chance here a month ago but finished behind Douglas Dc and Little Tiger.

14/1

Form: 0041-9 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Signed off at 2yrs with 1m Lingfield nursery success and not disgraced when ninth of 19 on his return in 7f Newmarket handicap three weeks ago; in the mix with this return to 1m a plus.
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10th

8

(1)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Sugarloaf Lenny

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: William Knight

Three wins last year, including over C&D last November; 0-7 this season but has run some good races and was a 1l third of seven at Brighton (1m4f) three weeks ago; in with an each-way shout now back here.

11/1

3rd

3

(7)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

15:40 Brighton

Sugarloaf Lenny

9st 6lb

J: Luke Catton

T: William Knight

Four-time winner at up to 1m4f; not badly handicapped but could have run better last time and he's unraced here.

10/1

5th

5

(7)

11th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:40 York

Sugarloaf Lenny

9st 5lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: William Knight

Four-time winner at up to 1m4f; on a dangerous mark and might be running into form after his second over 1m2f at Salisbury; considered.

10/1

3/1

Form: 779-21 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Daughter of Make Believe who has taken her form up a level for her new yard, overcoming a tardy start to cosily open her account in C&D handicap 19 days ago; up 4lb but she merits serious consideration.
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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

Form: 419-8

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Fair 5f Nottingham juvenile winner in May but she looked rusty after 12 months off when beating only one in 7f Brighton handicap 24 days ago; she can take a step forward.
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8th

4

(1)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Treasure Storm

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Philip Kirby

Won a Nottingham novice (5f, soft) in May 2023 but she's 0-11 since and has not posed a threat in six runs for current yard; still unexposed at this trip and mark continues to fall but others are preferred.

16/1

8th

4

(1)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Treasure Storm

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Philip Kirby

Won a Nottingham novice (5f, soft) in May 2023 but she's 0-11 since and has not posed a threat in six runs for current yard; still unexposed at this trip and mark continues to fall but others are preferred.

16/1

4th

8

(4)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:23 Newcastle (AW)

Treasure Storm

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Placed at Thirsk (1m, good to soft) on her second start for current yard but she's not gone on from that in three runs since; wasn't beaten far here last time but she's now 1-12 and needs to find more back up in trip.

25/1

Form: 80-420

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Unreliable sort who hung badly left when coming in last of 11 in C&D handicap 12 days ago; in the mix if back on his A-game but has something to prove.
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3rd

1

(2)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

18:20 Nottingham

Lets Get Em

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Promise in his first two handicaps (6f AW and 7f good) but he didn't handle the bend at Windsor five weeks ago and was again well beaten back at Windsor last month; down in the weights but ground slower than good would be a query.

12/1

7th

2

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Lets Get Em

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

steadied start

11/1

7th

2

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Lets Get Em

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

steadied start

11/1

Form: 2230-3

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden who wasn't discredited on his return (gelded) when third of four in 1m Doncaster handicap 23 days ago; he's one for the shortlist with cheekpieces added.
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3rd

10

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Too Much Trevor

8st 4lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Grace Harris

Still a maiden after 29 starts but bettered low-key seasonal debut when close second from out of the weights over C&D (good to soft) last week and is effectively 4lb lower today; also suited by faster ground; obvious contender if in similar form.

11/4

2nd

12

(6)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Too Much Trevor

8st 4lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Grace Harris

Runner-up twice here (including 7f) last year but he's still a maiden after 28 starts; well-held fifth on 1m Bath reappearance five weeks ago and it's likely the wait for a first win will go on.

14/1

14/1

Form: 358-5

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Failed to go on in three runs as a juvenile for Ralph Beckett and she had cheekpieces fitted when beating only one on her yard/handicap debut at Haydock (1m) last month; she needs to take a big step forward.
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11th

6

(1)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:40 Southwell (AW)

Frightening

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Jack Jones

Form fizzled out after promising debut but she looked worth another go at 7f when a keeping-on sixth in quite a competitive handicap for the grade at Wolverhampton (6f) last time; considered down in class; tongue tied the last twice but not today.

5/1

11th

6

(1)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:40 Southwell (AW)

Frightening

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Jack Jones

Form fizzled out after promising debut but she looked worth another go at 7f when a keeping-on sixth in quite a competitive handicap for the grade at Wolverhampton (6f) last time; considered down in class; tongue tied the last twice but not today.

5/1

11

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

12:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Frightening

9st 9lb

T: Jack Jones

Non-runners

Amancio, Juan Solo

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £84.30
Straight Forecast £85.12
Tricast £3666.21
Trifecta £1246.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Calm Waters

POSTDATA:

Amancio

The Times:

Great Acclaim

NEWMARKET:

Too Much Trevor

RP RATINGS:

Calm Waters

Daily Mirror:

Calm Waters

The Sun:

Calm Waters

The Star:

Calm Waters

The Guardian:

Great Acclaim

Telegraph:

Amancio

Daily Mail:

Amancio

D Express:

Amancio

Daily Record:

Amancio