July 29 / 17.35 Windsor

17.35

Good To Firm

Thames Alfa Romeo Slough Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 0m 6f 12y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Thames Alfa Romeo Slough Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 44-131 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-3 this season, the wins at this course and Newbury, latter under Olivia Tubb; major contender in current form (better than ever).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Strike

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jonathan Portman

He has contested this race for the last four years, with form figures reading 1626; mostly running with credit this term and he narrowly prevailed at Newbury (6f, good to firm) five weeks ago; 3lb nudge shouldn't stop him being competitive under Billy Loughnane; player.

9/2

1st

3

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

Strike

9st 13lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

8yo whose losing run goes back 18 races to July 2024 but he's often run well in the meantime, including on his last two starts; each-way player.

7/1

4th

7

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

18:40 Bath

Strike

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Last of four wins came in July 2024, but has been runner-up twice over C&D this year, latest on firm ten days ago; likes to hear his feet rattle and if the ground is in his favour then he would come into this.

9/2

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7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 924933 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner, most recently in April; generally in good form since; solid contender returned to Windsor and back down in grade.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(7)

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

17:08 Yarmouth

Antiphon

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Mike Murphy

Nothing like the force of old but rediscovered some form and ran well from the front when close third in Nottingham classified (5f, good to firm) last month; has possibilities if in similar mood again here.

9/2

3rd

1

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Antiphon

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Mike Murphy

Still capable of running up to high-80s RPRs just two years ago, but has offered nothing in two outings this term and remains winless around anywhere as galloping as Nottingham; cheekpieces return.

12/1

10th

11

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Antiphon

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Mike Murphy

His last win was in April 2024, which is probably the bottom line; three wins and five seconds from 12 races at Windsor also catches the eye but he was a soundly beaten last at Leicester on reappearance three weeks ago.

20/1

Form: 0-4950 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Northern challenger who scored over C&D last term; inconsistent of late but good chance off current mark provided he's in top form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(9)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

As If By Chance

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Inconsistent and regressive this year but down the weights and he was third of 13 off this mark over C&D last month; would have been closer granted a clear run and can be involved if he's on another going day.

8/1

3rd

12

(6)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

As If By Chance

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

5lb lower than for his turf win last August; mixed bag this year but he's fully effective under these conditions; others still appeal more.

16/1

11th

10

(11)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:55 Windsor

As If By Chance

9st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

slowly away

10/1

16/1

Form: 971900 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Successful under Oliver Searle at Nottingham in May; not in the same form since, last of 11 over C&D most recently; big revival needed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(2)

4th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:12 Ascot

Crazy Luck

10st 12lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

Her form has been patchy since she won at Nottingham (6f, good) in May but she's now 6lb lower and can also be effective on soft ground; it might be dangerous to rule her out.

16/1

14th

5

(16)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

16:20 Bath

Crazy Luck

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Ended her losing run at Nottingham in May (6f, good); more modest efforts than good have followed but she's 3lb lower than for the win as a result; stable also run Silent Flame.

16/1

4th

4

(1)

3rd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:00 Chepstow

Crazy Luck

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Landed her sixth win on turf when making all at Nottingham (6f, good) in May for today's rider Oliver Searle off 1lb higher mark; beaten five times since, mostly below form, and steps back up to 7f for the first time since August 2022; vulnerable to less exposed rivals.

14/1

Form: -07626 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Far from consistent this term but ran well over C&D on penultimate outing; repeat of that form would put him in the picture.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(6)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Prince Of Bel Lir

10st 4lb

J: Miss Sophie Dobson

T: K R Burke

Holds weak claims on his form this winter for new yard; possibly found 5f too sharp last time but returning to 7f may not be the answer; 6f has looked his optimum trip.

20/1

Form: 7-7251 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Gamely made all at Chepstow last time and remains competitively weighted; dual C&D scorer in 2022; enters the reckoning back here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:00 Chepstow

Vape

9st 9lb

J: Amy Tucker

T: John & Rhys Flint

Triple course winner who is on a dangerous mark but he's been out of sorts at big prices in his four runs this season; has plenty to prove and all of his nine wins have been over 6f.

25/1

8th

7

(4)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Vape

9st 2lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: John & Rhys Flint

Won this last year, one of three C&D victories, for Charlie Tucker off a 2lb higher mark in a small field; yard enjoying a better spell of late and this may have been the plan but he doesn't arrive in the same form as last year; the years might be catching up.

20/1

6th

5

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Vape

9st 1lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: John & Rhys Flint

Conditions to suit and this veteran is likely to find more races this year; the evidence of his two runs in 2026 suggests he may need some more help from the handicapper before he is of renewed interest though.

20/1

6/1

Form: 803118 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Best to forgive latest effort (hindered early) when bidding for a Scottish hat-trick; has clear possibilities judged on his two Ayr wins.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Pop Star

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Well-backed when winning over 5f at Carlisle two runs back; not disgraced off this 5lb higher mark when fourth to Stirrup Cup over 6f (soft) on same track last week; a possible.

5/1

4th

4

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Pop Star

9st 11lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Ended a run of duck eggs with 5f success at Carlisle (good) ten days ago and although back up 5lb he remains well treated on historical data, which includes 6f win off current mark (two years ago); respected.

2/1

Non-runners

Abolish

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.70
Straight Forecast £9.30
Tricast £31.85
Trifecta £42.30

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Pop Star

SPOTLIGHT:

Strike

RP RATINGS:

Antiphon

TOPSPEED:

Abolish

Telegraph:

Vape

The Times:

Pop Star

D Express:

Pop Star

Daily Mail:

Strike

Daily Record:

Strike

The Guardian:

Antiphon

Daily Mirror:

Antiphon

The Star:

Vape

POSTDATA:

Abolish

The Sun:

Abolish