June 24 / 18.35 Windsor

18.35

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 0f 31y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Download The Racing App 43 Now Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £7.40
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 03

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
From the family of Oaks winner Ezeliya and he cost 105,000gns as a yearling; plenty of excuses when only 4-1 for turf debut and showed plenty more when finishing his race out well from off the pace at Kempton (again over 7f); one to be interested in now sent over further.
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20th

3

(12)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Westridge

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Progressive 4yo who impressed in big-field handicap at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) and was a close third of 15 at York (1m2f, good to firm) subsequently; his surplus stamina may be no bad thing in what is likely to be a strongly run race and he's respected for his top stable.

9/1

3rd

1

(7)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Westridge

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: John & Thady Gosden

Carries his head high but his profile has been progressive since cheekpieces have gone on and he produced a smart handicap performance when comfortably accounting for his 17 rivals over this trip at Glorious Goodwood (good) 25 days ago; his two other wins came on good to firm; an 8lb rise demands further improvement but no surprise were he to find it.

100/30

17

(8)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Westridge

8st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Both wins on good to firm at Windsor; carries his head high but recorded two seconds and a win over 1m3f, 1m2f and an extended 1m3f from his three starts since the cheekpieces went on this term, putting him on an upward curve.

16/1

13/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2-

Last run: 236 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to smart 1m4f winner Vaguely Royal; easy to back at Lingfield in November (1m AW) but was never far away and proved best of the rest behind one who very nearly won a valuable Ascot handicap on his return; could need this after so long out and Kieren Shoemark presumably had the pick of the yard's two runners.
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22th

1

(22)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Roi De France

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: John & Thady Gosden

Improved on last year's turf form when returned to the AW over the winter, but he went up the weights and his challenge never seriously materialised in the Victoria Cup over C&D (good to firm) in May, when a one-paced sixth of 17; dropped just 1lb and needs more for first-time cheekpieces; sold for £320,000 this week.

7/1

6th

2

(18)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Ascot

Roi De France

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Below par in the 2024 Cambridgeshire but otherwise has a solid record, creditable second at Newcastle (1m) on AW finals day most recently; likely to cope with drop back to 7f on this track; in the mix.

13/2

6th

2

(18)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Ascot

Roi De France

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Below par in the 2024 Cambridgeshire but otherwise has a solid record, creditable second at Newcastle (1m) on AW finals day most recently; likely to cope with drop back to 7f on this track; in the mix.

13/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 73

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-related Kingman filly; inexperience evident on Ascot debut (1m) and then ran a nice race at Chepstow when beaten over 4l by a talented Andrew Balding inmate who is progressing; has to step up again but that's very feasible.
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7th

7

(1)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Salisbury

Echo Lima

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

took keen hold, prominent, led over 6f out, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

2/1

3rd

14

(9)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

18:35 Windsor

Echo Lima

8st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Well-related Kingman filly; inexperience evident on Ascot debut (1m) and then ran a nice race at Chepstow when beaten over 4l by a talented Andrew Balding inmate who is progressing; has to step up again but that's very feasible.

6/1

3rd

11

(2)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

13:50 Chepstow

Echo Lima

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

took keen hold, prominent, outpaced from under 3f out, rallied over 1f out, no chance with winner but kept on inside final furlong

9/1

Form: 2-445 BF

Last run: 108 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Went close on AW debut on sole British start; reportedly finished mildly lame when disappointing in his final run at Meydan but his previous fourth in a 1m1f Listed race there (fast dirt) sets the standard here; however, he has been off since early March and has no turf form.
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14th

6

(11)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Destructive

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Low-mileage 4yo who is 3-3 since being gelded (maiden previously), most recently winning with something to spare at Lingfield (1m) in the trial for this race; on a roll and holds strong claims.

8/1

14th

6

(11)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Destructive

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Low-mileage 4yo who is 3-3 since being gelded (maiden previously), most recently winning with something to spare at Lingfield (1m) in the trial for this race; on a roll and holds strong claims.

8/1

1st

5

(6)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 2

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Destructive

8st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Bell

He has looked an improved performer since returning to action (gelded during his absence) this year, following an easy 8.6f maiden win at Wolverhampton with a front-running success in a handicap over the same C&D 17 days later; 6lb rise asks more of him but he could be up to the task.

7/2

Form: 94

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Scopey 3yo who stuck to his task when not beaten too far at Salisbury (7f) 13 days ago and this longer trip looks sure to benefit; might still be found wanting, however.
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1st

4

(2)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Windsor

Drumstick

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Runner-up off 1lb higher at Kempton (1m, AW) last July but he's been well held in last two Flat runs and was tailed off on his hurdling/stable debut in September; overall record is now 0-15 and has something to prove on his return.

16/1

10

29th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:06 Newton Abbot

Drumstick

10st 12lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

0-14 on the Flat but placed a few times, most recently when close second at Kempton (1m, AW; RPR 72) for John Gallagher in July; stamina might be an issue over hurdles but he joined a good stable for jumping career.

16/1

3

(12)

19th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Drumstick

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John Gallagher

4yo maiden whose 2025 form suggests he'll be suited by the return to Kempton; however, has a question to answer upped further in trip; remains unproven beyond 1m.

7/1

33/1

Form: 87

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten in the region of 10l in 1m novices at Newmarket (good) and here (good to firm); has some ability, but handicaps will no doubt bring the best out of him.
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3rd

4

(19)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Tipperary

Escape Act

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

1m winner on soft in Britain; no sign of his best form in three outings for this trainer who appears to have a better chance with Metamorpheus.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 80-

Last run: 259 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trailed in last on his first two stars, over 6f at Newbury and 7f at Wolverhampton; now gelded.
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3

(10)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Cut To The Chase

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Won three of his last four starts over 6f at different venues; shrugged off a 6lb rise last time and bids to do so again returned to further here (unlikely to be an issue); course debut.

13/8

1st

1

(4)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cut To The Chase

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

prominent, shaken up and pressed leaders against far rail over 1f out, soon led

6/4

1st

1

(4)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cut To The Chase

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

prominent, shaken up and pressed leaders against far rail over 1f out, soon led, hung right inside final furlong, went further clear inside final 110yds, readily

6/4

100/1

Form: 70

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in two 7f races on the Kempton AW and looks one for handicaps at some point.
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1

(8)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:42 Brighton

Ricardo Phillips

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Finished close up in his first three runs this season before making the breakthrough (11th attempt) at Leicester (1m4f, good) in July; that was a narrow front-running win but he's only 1lb higher here and is still unexposed at this trip; respected.

9/2

1st

3

(3)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

20:13 Leicester

Ricardo Phillips

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Henry Candy

Handy sort who is 0-10, but was only just caught over C&D (good to firm) 13 days ago; 2lb higher but still respected, especially if again allowed to dictate.

7/2

6

(2)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

15:00 Leicester

Ricardo Phillips

9st 1lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

0-9 but he was close up in a 1m4f AW handicap in December and, after looking likely to fade away over 1m2f here last time, he found a second wind to be involved in a tight finish; of interest now back at 1m4f.

4/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fetched 220,000euros as a yearling but never raced for Brian Meehan and was sold on cheaply at the sales last July; gelded in late 2021; belated debut.
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6th

5

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Hk Fourteen

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

A three-time winner (including over C&D) in 2025; off six months before a fading tenth in 6f Doncaster handicap on his recent return and he should strip sharper here.

6/1

10th

7

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Hk Fourteen

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Tony Carroll

Proven winner who found another burst of improvement for cheekpieces going on last autumn; generally kept to 5f and no headgear as he returns from six months off; also has to prove this sort of mark is within range.

16/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 310 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished tailed off in a 7f Newbury maiden last August that was won by the Derby sixth Dancing Gemini; now gelded.
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5th

9

(8)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Homme De Fer

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Both wins in December including one over this trip; third in all four starts since his latest success and the return to 7f looks to be in his favour; solid contender.

5/1

3rd

2

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Homme De Fer

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won over 7f at Wolverhampton and Lingfield in December and he's held his form with placed efforts in last three runs including a close call over C&D in January; still looks on a workable mark and he's strongly respected back up in trip.

3/1

Form: 9

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a good family but was gelded ahead of his C&D debut two weeks ago (good to firm) and was always in rear after starting slowly.
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3

(10)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Lingfield (AW)

Drouthy Neebor

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Hughie Morrison

0-10 but he was placed in five handicaps (1m2f-1m6f) before being pulled up at Wolverhampton 15 days ago after his saddle slipped; that's worth forgiving and the drop back to 1m4f should be fine; respected on his first go in a classified event.

3/1

3

(10)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Lingfield (AW)

Drouthy Neebor

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Hughie Morrison

0-10 but he was placed in five handicaps (1m2f-1m6f) before being pulled up at Wolverhampton 15 days ago after his saddle slipped; that's worth forgiving and the drop back to 1m4f should be fine; respected on his first go in a classified event.

3/1

9

(11)

19th May 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Drouthy Neebor

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Hughie Morrison

Not yet off the mark, but he's been placed in his last five handicaps and had little hope against a subsequent wide-margin winner at Chelmsford (1m6f) when back from a break; has stamina still to prove on Tapeta debut but this is realistic.

9/4

12th
2 (14)
Mrs Maisel

100/1

Form: 68

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to six winners but beaten 15l in her first two races and makes no appeal for now.
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11

(4)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:05 Brighton

Mrs Maisel

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Struggles continued on her handicap debut (1m2f, soft) and that was well over a year ago; lots to prove on several counts.

66/1

6th

7

(1)

9th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:55 Brighton

Mrs Maisel

8st 4lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: John Berry

Has shown little in three starts at huge odds; goes up in distance on handicap debut and cannot be backed with confidence.

33/1

12th

2

(14)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

18:35 Windsor

Mrs Maisel

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: John Berry

Half-sister to six winners but beaten 15l in her first two races and makes no appeal for now.

100/1

Form:

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last over 1m2f at Haydock (good) when a 66-1 chance; can only be watched for now.
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16

(2)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 6f 55y

17:25 Listowel

Drusilla

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Cian Collins

First reserve; won a 1m2f heavy ground Ffos Las handicap last year off 55 for the Kublers; has been hurdling for current yard and scored in a heavy ground Punchestown maiden in February over an extended 2m3f; way below that level in a Newcastle novice hurdle when last seen later that month; stable among the winners recently.

3rd

4

22nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

13:35 Newcastle

Drusilla

10st 10lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Cian Collins

Both wins on heavy ground, over 1m2f on the Flat and last time reeling in one of Willie Mullins' lesser lights in a Punchestown maiden over an extended 2m3f; as that day, she's a 4yo filly getting the allowances.

10/11

1st

14

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 92y

14:30 Punchestown

Drusilla

10st 7lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Cian Collins

midfield, slow jump 3rd, mistake and pushed along briefly 6th

14/1

100/1

Form: 08

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Like others in here it's been a quiet start and handicaps will present brighter opportunities; tries a tongue-tie.
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6th

8

(6)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

On Locust Point

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lemos De Souza

Six-race maiden who has not really progressed and was sixth of 12 in a classified event at Southwell (1m) last month; made some late headway in that race but he needs improvement at this new trip.

16/1

6th

8

(6)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

On Locust Point

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lemos De Souza

Six-race maiden who has not really progressed and was sixth of 12 in a classified event at Southwell (1m) last month; made some late headway in that race but he needs improvement at this new trip.

16/1

6th

9

(4)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

On Locust Point

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Lemos De Souza

First signs of life for Amy Murphy, who he's since left, in a first-time hood over C&D early last month; that was still far from exciting, though, with him never looking like winning behind Mr Slicker.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.90
Straight Forecast £9.29
Trifecta £28.20

Selections

Daily Mail:

Roi De France

SPOTLIGHT:

Westridge

Telegraph:

Drumstick

NEWMARKET:

Destructive

D Express:

Drumstick

The Star:

Destructive

Daily Mirror:

Roi De France

The Sun:

Roi De France

Daily Record:

Roi De France

POSTDATA:

Westridge

The Times:

Westridge

The Guardian:

Westridge