June 10 / 19.40 Windsor

19.40

Good To Firm

Fitzdares Sprint Series Handicap (Windsor Sprint Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £15702
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Fitzdares Sprint Series Handicap (Windsor Sprint Series Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 60-125 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Not sure his latest C&D run is the one to judge him on and his fast-finishing second off this mark at Newmarket's Craven meeting is a clear indication he is favourably weighted if/when things set up well for him; he will need a good pace to aim at though and minor money perhaps his best hope.
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7

(12)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

18:50 Southwell (AW)

Navello

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Latest run at Nottingham is easy to forgive (unsuitable ground) and he had recorded a career-best RPR when winning at Wolverhampton (5f) on his penultimate start; no issue with 6f but 5f is possibly his optimum.

20/1

7

(12)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

18:50 Southwell (AW)

Navello

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

in rear, eased and pulled up over 4f out

20/1

7th

2

(3)

16th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:50 Nottingham

Navello

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

prominent

11/1

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6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 27-278 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Impressed at Doncaster last August (5f, good) and he ran some solid races in defeat in Bahrain over the winter; solid eighth at the Dante meeting last month, not well positioned and also meeting trouble in running; drawn widest here but he's not discounted.
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13th

14

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Squealer

8st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Only sixth and ninth this year, but he caught the eye on his reappearance and blew the start next time; now 7lb lower than when winning over C&D (good ground) last summer; likely to be doing his best work late on and a leading contender if getting the breaks.

25/1

9th

6

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Squealer

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Well handicapped on last season's best, including a York win off 4lb higher (5f, good); only midfield at Beverley on his reappearance 17 days ago (5f, good to soft) but the ground would have been slower than ideal and he travelled strongly before plugging on past a few tiring rivals in the final furlong; better expected back on a quicker surface.

8/1

14/1

  • Place: £8.90

Form: 0-1174 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Did well in Bahrain this winter but he has been well held in two runs back in Britain, latterly over C&D; dropped 3lb since but others have more pressing claims.
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1st

1

(10)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

20:40 Southwell (AW)

Thunder Moor

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Successful in a Yarmouth 5f handicap in week one of the Racing League; latest 6f run easy enough to overlook and he's a contender back under suitable conditions (won the 5f handicap at the Racing League meeting at this track last September).

14/1

14th

2

(10)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:10 Windsor

Thunder Moor

9st 7lb

J: Fred Daly

T: George Boughey

All of his five wins have been at 5f; won two in a row in Bahrain in February and he landed a Racing League handicap at Yarmouth (good to firm) last month; hit a personal best with that success but this is tougher off 5lb higher and his only previous run at this trip resulted in a heavy defeat.

16/1

1st

1

(4)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

19:30 Yarmouth

Thunder Moor

9st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

raced centre, led overall, headed and ridden over 1f out, rallied and led again inside final 110yds, gamely, 1st of 6 in group

14/1

10/1

Form: 47-417 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Latest below-par effort at Newbury came in a race in which nothing got into it from off the pace; earlier Class 4 win at Ascot confirmed she retained all her ability; has run well over C&D in the past; can bounce back.
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2

(9)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Woolhampton

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Never a threat after a slow start in the corresponding race 12 months ago; as good as ever when winning at Sandown and Ascot (came from well back) in August/September and two subsequent defeats excusable (ground/Listed race); 3-8 on soft or worse but might be better suited by a stiffer finish.

16/1

8th

12

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Woolhampton

8st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Rod Millman

At least as good as ever this year, winning handicaps at Sandown (5f, soft) and over C&D (good to soft) in September; found things happening too quickly at Haydock last Saturday and she's in deeper today, but she does go really well at Ascot and the more rain that falls the better.

16/1

3

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Woolhampton

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Rod Millman

Likeable mare with eight wins to her name, including at Sandown (5f, soft) and Ascot (5f, good to soft) in the last four weeks; impossible to rule out but she's gone up 13lb in total for those successes and she'll need a career best to complete the hat-trick.

100/30

Form: 7-9031 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Made a winning start for his new stable when keeping on well in a Class 4 over C&D three weeks ago; 2lb rise is manageable and he's well drawn again; each-way shout.
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4th

1

(1)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:40 Yarmouth

Rocking Ends

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Clover

Three-time winner on good to firm last year, including over C&D in August off a mark 1lb higher than today's; 0-4 in Bahrain this winter but now returns to Britain on a handy mark having been off for 83 days; could have this run to suit and holds claims.

11/1

7

(14)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:07 Southwell (AW)

Rocking Ends

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Clover

Has gone 3-4 in cheekpieces and was drawn out of contention in the defeat at Goodwood; however, the handicapper is creeping closer and this race demands his best form yet.

12/1

1

(1)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

15:20 Yarmouth

Rocking Ends

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Clover

Has won two of his last three and was drawn out of contention when beaten at Goodwood; always in a good place before doing it comfortably at Windsor (5f, good to firm); 7lb rise asks a question but he's on top of his game.

6/4

Form: 00-000 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Better than ever as a 6yo last year, winning three 5f handicaps; slowly running himself back into form this year and his mark is easing; yard in form; better on the cards.
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5th

1

(5)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Good Earth

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Herrington

Has been a superb servant, winning 16 of his 99 starts, including three this year; comfortable scorer at Haydock (6f, good to firm) latest, for which he has gone up 6lb; has won over C&D and looks a player again.

2/1

1st

5

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Good Earth

9st 7lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Herrington

The winner of two of his six starts this year, both over 6f at Southwell; he could only manage fourth of the nine runners back at Southwell 20 days ago and he will need to raise his game to defy this mark.

6/1

4th

1

(3)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:55 Southwell (AW)

Good Earth

9st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Made it 4-15 under Connor Planas when gaining his second C&D success ten days ago; did it comfortably enough and despite a 5lb higher mark, is a major player if in the same form; stable also runs Melissa Honey.

13/2

Form: 9000-9 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Now 8lb lower than for his Ayr Silver Cup win in 2022; struggled for this yard last season though and he never threatened in a 6f handicap here on his seasonal return four weeks ago; too much to prove for now.
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6th

2

(5)

26th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Salisbury

Dusky Lord

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Landed the 2022 Ayr Silver Cup on final run for previous yard; nowhere near that form since but latest effort wasn't devoid of promise; interesting dropped in grade off a reduced mark (11lb lower than for Ayr win).

10/1

7th

9

(8)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

19:40 Windsor

Dusky Lord

9st 5lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Stuart Williams

Now 8lb lower than for his Ayr Silver Cup win in 2022; struggled for this yard last season though and he never threatened in a 6f handicap here on his seasonal return four weeks ago; too much to prove for now.

25/1

Form: 9-3312 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Second, albeit well beaten, in the corresponding race 12 months ago; in fine form this season, winning at Ascot last month and then a good second at Newmarket three weeks ago; well drawn for a prominent racer and no obvious reason he wouldn't make another bold bid.
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5th

6

(4)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

Isle Of Lismore

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Robert Cowell

8yo who is running for the first time since last July and his losing sequence goes back ten races to May 2024; however, he went close when last seen and he's right at home on slow ground; capable of having a say.

15/2

3rd

6

(3)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield

Isle Of Lismore

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Robert Cowell

Well suited by a stiff 5f (three-time winner on the July course at Newmarket); signs he may be in decline this season, for a yard who may hold stronger claims with Cloud King, and the first-time visor (three ordinary efforts in cheekpieces previously) needs to help.

9/1

Form: 041924 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Record at Windsor reads -114232212; excelled himself when fourth in the Dash nine days ago, racing from 9lb out of the handicap, and he has to be high on the list back off his proper mark at his favoured venue.
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4

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Antiphon

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy

Has been much better than this level in his time but winless for 18 months; in the money over C&D on each of his last three starts and likely to make another bold bid; cheekpieces now added.

4/1

6

(1)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:15 Brighton

Antiphon

8st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mike Murphy

Without a win since scoring at Windsor (5f, good to soft; from 20lb higher) over 18 months ago; has been knocking at the door over this C&D in recent weeks, including when beaten a neck (Call Time third) on penultimate start; foolish to discount.

3/1

3rd

6

(3)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:10 Brighton

Antiphon

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mike Murphy

Inconsistent but well handicapped on best form and gave it a good go from the front here two weeks ago (soft; fine on faster); hard to dismiss.

7/2

8/1

Form: 7925-6 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Dropped a long way in the weights and his Epsom reappearance seven weeks ago was encouraging; could take a good step forward and is respected despite his advancing years.
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10th

4

(7)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

19:40 Windsor

Mountain Peak

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Dropped a long way in the weights and his Epsom reappearance seven weeks ago was encouraging; could take a good step forward and is respected despite his advancing years.

8/1

6th

2

(2)

23rd Apr 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

14:10 Epsom

Mountain Peak

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Second in the 2022 Dash over C&D off 8lb higher before winning a valuable handicap at Ascot; high in the weights for much of 2023 but he ran well at Ascot on his last two starts; has gone well fresh in the past and he returns with his yard in good form; draw not ideal but lots to like otherwise.

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £125.70
Straight Forecast £113.61
Tricast £4240.19
Trifecta £3691.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Rocking Ends

D Express:

Squealer

POSTDATA:

Navello

NEWMARKET:

Thunder Moor

WEST COUNTRY:

Woolhampton

SPOTLIGHT:

Antiphon

Daily Record:

Isle Of Lismore

The Star:

Squealer

TOPSPEED:

Rocking Ends

The Times:

Rocking Ends

Telegraph:

Rocking Ends

The Guardian:

Rocking Ends

Daily Mirror:

Rocking Ends

The Sun:

Rocking Ends

Daily Mail:

Navello