July 01 / 18.15 Windsor

18.15

Good To Firm

British EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Horses In Bands C-D) (EBF Restricted Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5372.99
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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British EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Horses In Bands C-D) (EBF Restricted Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £51.00
  • Place: £7.60

Form: 84

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Made the frame at Wetherby (5.5f, good) three weeks ago and pedigree suggests he could well take another step forward, being out of a 2yo winner for his yard; not dismissed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16

(8)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:50 York

Balzarini

9st 1lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: John Butler

Hasn't looked well handicapped for his new stable but his mark is easing and conditions shouldn't faze him; this looks a tough race in which to try to rediscover his best though.

33/1

6

(3)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

20:00 Windsor

Balzarini

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Butler

Ran in a couple of Group 3s for Stuart Williams late last summer before changing hands for 40,000gns; returned to handicaps for new yard this spring but he's been well held in his three runs and overall record now stands at 1-10; opposable.

25/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 33 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Solid third, behind colts who subsequently ran well at Royal Ascot, at Chelmsford (6f, AW) on debut; beaten favourite in C&D event (good to firm) since but was far from discredited in filling the same position; remains open to progress and holds major claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

(14)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:33 Pontefract

Invincible Crown

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ruth Carr

Chasing a hat-trick after two recent wins at Newcastle; probably a better horse on Tapeta though and he has stall 14 to overcome.

8/1

1st

1

(1)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Invincible Crown

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Enhanced his good strike-rate on AW when winning a C&D handicap last week, keeping on well from off the pace; has a 5lb penalty to shoulder (only due to go up 4lb) but there is still mileage in his mark; dangerous at this level.

7/4

13/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 27

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Promising second at Salisbury (5f, good) then posted a lesser effort at Bath (5.7f, good to firm); this Harry Angel colt has place possibilities on the debut form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

8

(9)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mister McGregor

8st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

29-race maiden; runner-up in two classified races here this year (6f/7f) and may not have been suited by drop back to 5f in that grade a fortnight ago but makes only limited appeal for win purposes.

11/1

5th

6

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mister McGregor

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Mullineaux

28-race maiden; second in a similar event over 7f here in June; well held in three handicaps since; opposed on the balance of probability.

10/1

8th

10

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:25 Doncaster

Mister McGregor

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Michael Mullineaux

27-race maiden; placed in this same headgear combination at Wolverhampton and Chester (both 7f) before producing poor performance at Chester latest; opposed on the balance of probability.

12/1

7/2

Form: 25

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Both starts over C&D, finishing second in April (good) then only fifth in May (good to firm; raced awkwardly); leading player on the debut form, which has received several boosts since; Tom Marquand, who is 2-3 on connections' useful sprinter Woodhay Wonder this season, looks a significant booking (up for first time).
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

1

(10)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Woodhay Whisper

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ron Barr

6lb lower than when winning a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton (for Jack Jones) in February; 25-1 when no match for Yaahobby over C&D last week; due to be 3lb lower from the weekend.

33/1

7th

5

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Woodhay Whisper

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Ron Barr

Can't fancy on her three turf efforts since joining current stable but the fact she's gained all three wins on AW provides some hope back from two months off.

25/1

Form: 7

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Weakened in the latter stages over 6f here last Monday, finishing seventh of eight (beaten about 5l); may do better dropped to 5f with that outing under his belt.
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3rd

2

(3)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eighteencaratgold

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

in touch with leaders

9/2

3rd

2

(3)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eighteencaratgold

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

in touch with leaders

9/2

9th

6

(8)

9th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Eighteencaratgold

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

led

8/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
22,000gns yearling, 8,000gns 2yo; Advertise half-sister to 5.7f/6f winner Watchya, out of Group-placed 5f 2yo winner; trainer also runs Balzarini; market instructive.
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9

(6)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pure Liberty

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Seven-race maiden; went close at Brighton in August and ran creditably, just under 2l behind Startling, over C&D most recently; now gets a 5lb pull with that rival; in the mix.

6/1

3rd

9

(10)

21st Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:19 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pure Liberty

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Left poor nursery debut well behind when very close second at Brighton (5.2f, good to firm; first-time hood/tongue-tie) last month; slightly disappointing there on latest outing but still considered on this AW debut.

7/1

4th

7

(1)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

13:50 Brighton

Pure Liberty

8st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

Tailed off in three of her first four runs but she really got her act together when going very close in C&D nursery (good to firm; headgear added) 13 days ago; 3lb higher here but she's open to more progress and is a key player with Silvestre De Sousa booked.

11/4

33/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
24,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; Inns Of Court half-brother to 6f AW 2yo winner Ippotheos, out of 6f winner (including AW 2yo); stable is just 1-36 with 2yos this term.
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4th

5

(6)

14th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:14 Leicester

Jr Climbs

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Record is only 1-15 and it's 15 months since the win; however, has clear possibilities on these terms switched to a seller, provided he takes well to added blinkers.

5/2

9

(4)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jr Climbs

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Bumped into one at Haydock and his subsequent flop as favourite can be ignored, with him said to have pulled too hard on soft ground; this mark ought to be within range.

8/1

4

(2)

2nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

14:00 Chepstow

Jr Climbs

9st 12lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: David Evans

Reduced mark and showed signs of a return to form in a first-time tongue-tie (retained since) at Ffos Las in June; duly stepped up when second of 12 at Haydock (7f, good) last month; back up 3lb and another for the shortlist.

3/1

50/1

Form: 6

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Needs to improve sharply on her Wolverhampton effort (5f, AW) and may be one for handicaps later on.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(6)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Ruby Rascal

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

prominent

9/4

2nd

10

(6)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Ruby Rascal

9st 0lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Joseph Parr

Something to find on her nursery efforts, both over 6f, but pedigree suggests this extra furlong may prompt improvement; best RPR achieved on sole AW attempt.

14/1

7th

6

(3)

1st Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:22 Brighton

Ruby Rascal

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Joseph Parr

Met a spot of trouble at Windsor (nursery debut) last time and the bare form can be marked up a touch; ties in with some of today's rivals on that effort; may improve granted better luck.

9/1

8/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Debutante by Showcasing and the first foal of a once-raced sister to 6f Group 3 winner Strath Burn and half-sister to four useful winners; stable is 0-3 with 2yos this year.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Dubai Magic

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Matt Crawley

Has done well since dropped to 0-50 classified company (2161), her latest win coming over C&D 19 days ago; needs to show she can mix it back in a handicap, but a player if she can.

6/1

1st

6

(11)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Dubai Magic

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Matt Crawley

Broke her duck at the 20th attempt when keeping on to score in a similar event at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) last month; blew any chance of following up back there when slowly away latest and not written off if she avoids a repeat.

11/2

Form: 00

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Always towards the rear in both outings, latest over C&D; no form claims.
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10

(2)

6th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Angel At Midnight

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Has the worst chance on form, reflected by the three duck eggs next to her name; needs to be transformed by the handicap scenario.

25/1

10th

12

(6)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

Angel At Midnight

9st 0lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Always towards the rear in both outings, latest over C&D; no form claims.

100/1

10th

6

(2)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Windsor

Angel At Midnight

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

80-1 at Wolverhampton and never emerged from the rear; Colocolo was fifth in that race.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Brother to 7f AW winner Giant (including 2yo), out of tough Listed-placed 6f-7f winner (including 2yo); connections also run The Last Time; heed the market signals.
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3

(2)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Kempton (AW)

I Follow Rivers

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Spencer

Has form figures of 31122 since handicapping and that latest second was a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f; lost right hind shoe) two weeks ago; only 1lb higher in this similar race and he's open to more progress back on Polytrack; big player.

3/1

2nd

12

(7)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

I Follow Rivers

10st 2lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard Spencer

Progressive since handicapping, winning 7f events here and at Kempton this spring; solid second at Bath last time (1m, firm; slowly-run race); could take another step forward back on AW and he has the assistance of a leading amateur; would have more to prove over an extended mile if they go a strong pace

5/1

2nd

1

(2)

14th May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:42 Bath

I Follow Rivers

9st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Has proved a different proposition since switching to handicaps following a gelding operation, winning two of his last three starts (all three over 7f on AW); now steps up to a 1m (he's speedily bred) on this return to turf under a penalty, 4lb higher than for last week's Kempton win; respected in his hat-trick attempt.

4/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
£6,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; Soldier's Call half-sister to three winners, notably Batal Dandy (5.5f) and St Pantaleon (French 1m1f-1m4f AW including 2yo); yard's first 2yo runner of the season.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10

(9)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nanna Western

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Georgina Nicholls

Didn't manage to beat too many rivals in three attempts on turf (5f-6f; peak RPR 26) last year; steps up significantly in trip for AW/handicap debut with plenty to prove; far safer to look elsewhere for the solution.

50/1

10

(9)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nanna Western

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Georgina Nicholls

Didn't manage to beat too many rivals in three attempts on turf (5f-6f; peak RPR 26) last year; steps up significantly in trip for AW/handicap debut with plenty to prove; far safer to look elsewhere for the solution.

50/1

9th

8

(4)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

19:00 Bath

Nanna Western

9st 2lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Georgina Nicholls

in rear but went clear with winner

100/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
15,000gns foal, 11,000gns yearling, 20,000gns 2yo; Oasis Dream half-brother to bumper/hurdle winner Rockstown Girl; dam 1m6f winner, sister to 1m6f-2m Flat and 2m2f/2m3f hurdle winner, half-sister to Group-placed 1m/1m6f winner Moyenne Corniche; yard is operating at good strike-rate with 2yos and the booking of William Buick is a positive; market support should be heeded.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(4)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Montbeliarde

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Second twice in nurseries (7f and 1m) last year and they were his only visits to Kempton; 33-1, cheekpieces went on when same again behind The Outlaw at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) three weeks ago, slowly away and passing a load of his rivals in the closing stages under 7lb claimer; now has a tongue-tie as well; 0-9 but capable of finishing thereabouts.

6/1

6th

10

(4)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Montbeliarde

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Second twice in nurseries (7f and 1m) last year and they were his only visits to Kempton; 33-1, cheekpieces went on when same again behind The Outlaw at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) three weeks ago, slowly away and passing a load of his rivals in the closing stages under 7lb claimer; now has a tongue-tie as well; 0-9 but capable of finishing thereabouts.

6/1

2nd

6

(7)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Montbeliarde

9st 8lb

J: Fred Daly

T: George Boughey

Second twice in nurseries at Kempton (7f and 1m, Polytrack) last year; well beaten at Wolverhampton (8.5f, Tapeta) latest but has bounced back before and may just be better on Polytrack than Tapeta; cheekpieces go on; not ruled out.

12/1

14/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Brother to winners Run Boy Run (6f AW) and Maharajas Express (5f/6f including 2yo), half-brother to three winners; dam 5f winner (including 2yo); connections also run I Follow Rivers; check the betting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(10)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

The Last Time

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, towards rear

9/1

12th

11

(10)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

The Last Time

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, towards rear

9/1

5th

7

(7)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Last Time

8st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Gelded since last turf run and may do better now handicapping on AW; follow the market signals for further guidance.

6/1

Non-runners

Glamorous Jewel

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £215.70
Straight Forecast £182.74
Trifecta £1519.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Invincible Crown

SPOTLIGHT:

Woodhay Whisper

D Express:

Montbeliarde

NEWMARKET:

Dubai Magic

The Times:

Invincible Crown

Telegraph:

Invincible Crown

Daily Mail:

Invincible Crown

The Sun:

Invincible Crown

The Star:

Invincible Crown

Daily Record:

Invincible Crown

POSTDATA:

Woodhay Whisper

The Guardian:

Woodhay Whisper

Daily Mirror:

Woodhay Whisper