June 17 / 20.30 Windsor

20.30

Good To Firm

Fitzdares Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 1m 3f 99y
  • Class 6
  • 15 runners
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Fitzdares Classified Stakes

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.50
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 0054

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Out of a 1m4f winner for her owner; ran promisingly at Brighton (1m2f; handicap debut) two weeks ago and may well build on that effort; interesting upped further in distance.
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13th

11

(8)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Thursday

10st 1lb

J: Mr Guy Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

Won twice on fast ground in the summer of 2024, including at this track (extended 1m3f); she hasn't stood much racing since, seen just four times since September 2024, and there are major question marks over how much of that old ability she retains.

25/1

11th

4

(7)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:21 Lingfield (AW)

Thursday

10st 13lb

J: Mr Guy Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

A dual 1m2f/11.5f winner in 2024 but she failed to fire in a pair of handicaps here last winter; back from 13 months off with plenty to prove.

40/1

8th

5

(3)

5th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Lingfield (AW)

Thursday

9st 12lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Simon Dow

Still 7lb higher than when winning on turf here (1m2f, good to firm) in August and well held in both starts back on the Polytrack here (1m2f/2m); best watched for now.

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 233373

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly on AW; overall record is 1-23; largely consistent this year and ties in closely with stablemate Piranheer on Lingfield form last time; not ruled out.
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7th

4

(11)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Foinix

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Runner-up at Brighton (1m4f, soft) last September but he's been out of sorts under both codes since including a remote fifth over hurdles at Plumpton last week; blinkers now return but he's 1-30 on AW and has plenty to prove back on the Flat.

14/1

5th

6

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:15 Plumpton

Foinix

10st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Modest Flat handicapper; tailed off all three starts over hurdles, the latest in a C&D maiden (good; 250-1) last November; only eighth of ten at Southwell (1m3f AW) in January; handicap hurdle debut.

16/1

5th

3

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

14:10 Plumpton

Foinix

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Four-time Flat winner, most recently off lowly mark at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) this summer, but always behind on recent hurdling debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good).

33/1

Form: 95-53

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Only a modest third at Leicester (1m2f; handicap debut) two weeks ago but that effort wasn't devoid of promise; shaped as if this longer trip will suit; not dismissed.
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11

(13)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:50 Newbury

Letmebetheboss

10st 12lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Won on soft last October, twice on AW in May/June and, although two of his four starts since were pretty disappointing, he reached new heights when scoring tidily at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) four weeks ago; just 2lb higher than last time and when he's won he's done it in some style.

6/1

1st

6

(9)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Haydock

Letmebetheboss

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Won at Bath (1m5f, soft) around a year ago but largely kept to AW since and went back-to-back in that sphere (1m6f/2m) across May and June; lesser effort at Kempton three weeks ago but he's not ruled out on this return to turf.

13/2

10

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Letmebetheboss

9st 4lb

J: Connor Planas

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Won well over C&D in June, completing an AW double, and posted a solid effort back here last time (odds-on winner has boosted the form since); likely player off unaltered mark.

6/1

Form: 024-06 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Flat record is 2-17, the wins in handicaps; has form figures of 2532 at classified level; solid claims returned to this grade.
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6th

9

18th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Lingfield

Big Jimbo

10st 9lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Poor Flat performer; beat only three rivals when making a successful debut over fences at Fontwell (2m2f, good to soft) and hasn't threatened since then; others preferred.

12/1

5

7th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 4

16:12 Fontwell

Big Jimbo

10st 5lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Struggled to get competitive off basement Flat mark last month, after a layoff, but made winning chase debut in small-field contest here (2m2f, good) nine days ago; did that a shade cosily and is only 3lb higher now; must be considered.

15/8

1st

6

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

Class 4

19:18 Fontwell

Big Jimbo

10st 2lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Not seen under jumps rules since pulled up in soft-ground handicap hurdle in April 2023 and has been in poor form on the Flat since last summer; has too much to prove on chasing debut; refitted cheekpieces replace visor.

33/1

Form: 799683

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; comfortably held by Top Flight Century on Chepstow form last time; needs improvement.
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7th

9

(1)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Exceptionality

8st 4lb

J: Jay Mackay

T: Scott Dixon

0-19; returns from three months off and nothing to suggest his maiden status is about to change.

33/1

9th

11

(9)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Exceptionality

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

18-race maiden who has yet to finish closer than 6l to the winner and he's not beaten many at big odds in recent outings.

66/1

9th

11

(9)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Exceptionality

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

18-race maiden who has yet to finish closer than 6l to the winner and he's not beaten many at big odds in recent outings.

66/1

Form: -82544

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
In-form maiden; ran respectably in 1m2f handicap here most recently, while shaping as if this new trip will suit; possibilities.
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10

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Certain Style

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Laura Mongan

Stole a small-field C&D event from the front last November and has failed to back up that form since; not solid.

25/1

10

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Certain Style

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Laura Mongan

Stole a small-field C&D event from the front last November and has failed to back up that form since; not solid.

25/1

10

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Certain Style

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Laura Mongan

Stole a small-field C&D event from the front last November and has failed to back up that form since; not solid.

25/1

Form: 6-056

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 25

Form & Verdict
BHA mark of 25 reflects her dismal claims on form (6f-1m); new trip needs to have dramatic effect.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

13

(5)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Platinum Perfect

8st 2lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Amanda Perrett

never better than midfield

50/1

9th

9

(2)

2nd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Lingfield (AW)

Platinum Perfect

8st 11lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Amanda Perrett

Five races, all low-level form and the latest was on the move up from 1m to 11.4f when 150-1 in a Windsor classified.

50/1

8th

15

(4)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Platinum Perfect

9st 0lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Amanda Perrett

BHA mark of 25 reflects her dismal claims on form (6f-1m); new trip needs to have dramatic effect.

50/1

Form: 090-02

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Prescott 3yo who posted an improved effort (clear second) in Chepstow handicap nine days ago, proving suited by the step up to 1m4f; could well take another step forward; respected.
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7th

9

(11)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Top Flight Century

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Still a maiden on the Flat but a winner over hurdles at Sedgefield for his present yard over the winter so can't be dismissed back in this sphere.

12/1

4th

5

8th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:52 Market Rasen

Top Flight Century

11st 7lb

J: Jack Power

T: David Thompson

Scored on stable debut at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day but two lesser efforts have followed this year, the latter back at Sedgefield last month; now has a point to prove.

10/1

6th

5

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Top Flight Century

11st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: David Thompson

Made a winning yard debut over C&D in December but he was pulled up in 2m4f handicap at Newcastle only run since; he has a bit to prove now.

11/1

14/1

Form: -02446

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Went close at Brighton in April; gradual regression since and latest effort took record to 0-16.
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3

(6)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:45 Brighton

Irezumi

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jim Boyle

2-36 with one of his wins coming here (1m2f, good to firm) in August last year, the other at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) in June; placed five times from six starts over C&D this year, but below form on soft the last twice; could do with the ground drying out, but considered if it does.

13/2

3

(10)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:42 Brighton

Irezumi

9st 7lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Got back on the scoresheet with an emphatic win in classified event at Lingfield (11.6f) in June; ran to similar level when runner-up over C&D last month but his form has nosedived in last two runs; now drops back in grade but has a bit to prove again and he's a frequent slow starter.

14/1

11

(10)

11th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

14:47 Epsom

Irezumi

8st 7lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Jim Boyle

Used to be a notorious slow starter but he's been a bit better in that department since the summer and it was a solid effort in this headgear combination when second of five at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; stayed on from the rear when third in an amateur riders' race over that C&D 12 days later; this is a notch above the standard he regularly contests, though.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 70-500

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden who is far from solid on form; finished last in 1m4f AW classified event most recently.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

1

(7)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Atwixaday

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Soundly beaten at classified level the last twice and remains a thoroughly inconsistent maiden; others preferred.

12/1

16/1

Form: 977-

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
One of the lesser lights at the Balding yard judged on her 2yo novice form; however, may take a step forward at this lesser level on reappearance; follow the market signals.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8

(8)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Lady Birdie

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

In the frame four times but vulnerable in classified events so far and no real incentive to support her despite the addition of cheekpieces.

16/1

9th

8

(8)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Lady Birdie

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

In the frame four times but vulnerable in classified events so far and no real incentive to support her despite the addition of cheekpieces.

16/1

8th

8

(11)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Lady Birdie

9st 7lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Andrew Balding

Threatened to win off a basement handicap mark on turf last summer but was out of form on Tapeta when last seen in the autumn; needs two-month break to have done her good.

8/1

Form: 060-7

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Showed no improvement upped to 1m4f at Lingfield (AW) on handicap/seasonal debut; form remains poor.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

14

(13)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Pagan King

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Showed no improvement upped to 1m4f at Lingfield (AW) on handicap/seasonal debut; form remains poor.

33/1

7th

10

(2)

16th May 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Pagan King

8st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Achieved very little in 7f novice events last year; gelded over the winter; may be better suited by a 1m4f handicap but holds dismal form claims as things stand.

25/1

7th

10

(2)

16th May 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Pagan King

8st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Achieved very little in 7f novice events last year; gelded over the winter; may be better suited by a 1m4f handicap but holds dismal form claims as things stand.

25/1

50/1

Form: 000

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 10

Form & Verdict
Three duck eggs for the Flint stable; still with same owner; no form claims on debut for new yard.
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8th

8

(1)

13th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 6

19:50 Salisbury

Glad Hope

9st 0lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Shaun Lycett

Tailed off when a 250-1 outsider for basement-grade classified race on last month's stable debut; drops back from 11.4f today.

50/1

14th

11

(7)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Glad Hope

9st 0lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Shaun Lycett

Three duck eggs for the Flint stable; still with same owner; no form claims on debut for new yard.

50/1

12th

13

(11)

15th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Windsor

Glad Hope

8st 13lb

J: William Cox

T: John & Rhys Flint

Finished tailed off in 7f/1m novices on the AW and she'll be outclassed.

100/1

16/1

Form: 50-584

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Record is 1-16; respectable fourth in C&D handicap most recently; needs a bigger effort to win on these terms.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

7

(15)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Native Melody

9st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Gay Kelleway

Record is 1-16; respectable fourth in C&D handicap most recently; needs a bigger effort to win on these terms.

16/1

4th

10

(1)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Native Melody

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Gay Kelleway

Won off 5lb higher at Lingfield (1m1f, good to firm) last August but she has mixed record since and was beaten 18l at Brighton (1m4f, good) last month; blinkers now return and she comes with risks.

25/1

8th

9

(9)

9th May 2024

Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:53 Brighton

Native Melody

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Gay Kelleway

in touch with leaders, lost position over 2f out, weakened 1f out

14/1

Form: 00-656 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Not the force of old; beaten about 5l in C&D handicap most recently; needs to step up on that effort.
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Piranheer

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £173.50
Straight Forecast £178.52
Trifecta £2689.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Top Flight Century

The Times:

Thursday

Telegraph:

Letmebetheboss

RP RATINGS:

Big Jimbo

D Express:

Thursday

NEWMARKET:

Top Flight Century

Daily Mail:

Top Flight Century

Daily Mirror:

Top Flight Century

The Star:

Top Flight Century

Daily Record:

Top Flight Century

The Guardian:

Letmebetheboss

POSTDATA:

Big Jimbo