October 14 / 17.25 Windsor

17.25

Soft

Berkshire Winter Million, Windsor 19th January Handicap

  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 0m 6f 12y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Berkshire Winter Million, Windsor 19th January Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 089801 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Recorded a 33-1 win under Laura Pearson at Yarmouth (6f, soft) last Monday, ending a spell in the doldrums; even with 6lb penalty he remains well treated on 2yo form; major player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(1)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

World Of Darcy

9st 0lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: John Ryan

All five wins have been on turf, rattling up a three-timer in October 2024; it's been downhill since and while cheekpieces replace usual blinkers, he makes little appeal here.

25/1

5th

6

(2)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

World Of Darcy

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Finished second here just before Christmas but over 6f; struggled since, including over C&D latest; Sedgemoor is the more obvious of the stable pair.

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 1-5447 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Similar type to Tilsworth Turf, being 2-3 on soft going; gained the wins at Windsor in 2022 and Brighton in 2023, latter under Hollie Doyle; one to consider granted similar ground.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Gherkin

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Stuart Kittow

On dangerous mark and is versatile ground-wise but his last win was in 2023 and he's struggled in both runs this season; has lots to prove and he needs a big turnaround after a break.

16/1

6

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Gherkin

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Stuart Kittow

On dangerous mark and is versatile ground-wise but his last win was in 2023 and he's struggled in both runs this season; has lots to prove and he needs a big turnaround after a break.

16/1

1

(1)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:30 Chepstow

Gherkin

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Stuart Kittow

On a workable mark and versatile regarding ground, but last month's seasonal debut (7f) was very disappointing and he needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing; blinkers refitted.

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 846294

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame several times, including of late, but remains a maiden (0-21) and hasn't been able to take advantage of a declining mark; set for minor honours at best.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(5)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:32 Brighton

Roman Spring

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Triple course winner who made all when scoring at Windsor (6f) and Brighton (5.3f) last month; well held in his hat-trick bid here last week but he couldn't dominate in that Class 5 event and remains well handicapped on old form; looks interesting on this drop back back in grade and he's versatile ground-wise.

3/1

1st

7

(9)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

13:30 Brighton

Roman Spring

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Two 6f wins on this course (good to firm) in 2025, with varying tactics; in good form and although he had the run of the race to a certain extent when holding Dreambird Dolly at Windsor (5f, good) last time he remains with some handicapping scope despite going back up 3lb.

7/2

10/1

Form: 113-76 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Couple of good-ground wins, including over C&D, as a 2yo; below best in two starts since returning from ten-month layoff but this return to Windsor may have positive effect.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(3)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Art Fantastique

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Usher

Hindered by slow starts this year for new stable, taking AW record to 0-8; however, has possibilities off current mark provided he's helped by first-time blinkers.

7/1

7th

2

(5)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

11:35 Lingfield (AW)

Art Fantastique

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Mark Usher

slowly away, in rear

8/1

7th

2

(5)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

11:35 Lingfield (AW)

Art Fantastique

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Mark Usher

slowly away, in rear

8/1

Form: 637752 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in first-time cheekpieces at Brighton (good) last month, posting her best effort since winning at Salisbury (6f, soft) in May; interesting in the retained headgear.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

13

(2)

1st Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:50 Nottingham

Thunderous Love

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Sterling work in 2025, winning five times over 6f, including two over this C&D (good to firm; has also won on soft); winless this year but she lost her lead only late on to Melissa Honey here in August and looks sure to be involved in her first course run since.

8/1

4th

10

(10)

16th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

17:15 Yarmouth

Thunderous Love

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jonathan Portman

Five-time winner (soft/good to firm); runner-up at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) in July and went close at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) next time, but she was down the field on the AW at Southwell two weeks ago (has won there); needs to bounce back but could do.

14/1

9th

11

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Thunderous Love

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

C&D win last spring was the first of five victories in 2025 (this her first AW run since); arguably an unlucky loser the last twice on turf and she's only 1lb higher, so needs considering.

7/1

Form: 025782

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Runner-up a few times during her inconsistent 2024 campaign; not sure to back up the latest effort (6f, AW) and even less certain to go one better, being 0-17.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Crocus Time

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ron Barr

Thriving for her current yard and she arrives on a hat-trick after landing handicaps at Redcar (5f) and Wetherby (5.5f); up another 4lb but this course scorer remains handily weighted on old form; player.

5/1

1st

1

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Crocus Time

9st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ron Barr

Left low-key reappearance run behind when scoring at Redcar (5f, good to firm) nine days ago and is now 2-7 for Ron Barr; carries 5lb penalty here but is due to go up by that amount anyway and the slightly longer trip should be in her favour; likely contender.

4/1

1st

2

(10)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Crocus Time

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ron Barr

May have needed her Thirsk reappearance ten days ago, but just 1-28 and this is just her second attempt at 5f; others preferred.

11/2

33/1

Form: 5-6580 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
No win on turf since 2021 and holds very weak claims on 2024 form; opposed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(8)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Company Minx

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: J R Jenkins

towards rear

20/1

9th

10

(8)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Company Minx

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: J R Jenkins

towards rear

20/1

1

(5)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Company Minx

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: J R Jenkins

Four wins over 6f including two on Polytrack, but she hasn't shown enough since returning from a year off last summer to suggest she will be winning this.

16/1

Form: 628267 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
AW win on final 2yo start in Ireland; runner-up four times on turf for current yard and has a fighting chance off current mark provided she's back to form (below par last twice).
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(1)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:10 Windsor

Milliethemollie

9st 1lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Tony Carroll

Fair third in a classified event at Lingfield (6f, AW) ten days ago but this is tougher back in a handicap and her sole win was on Polytrack in December 2023; hood reapplied.

12/1

3rd

4

(8)

18th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:45 Lingfield (AW)

Milliethemollie

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Sole win came over Dundalk's Polytrack 6f, though about as effective on turf at her best; trail went cold from the end of last summer, and didn't lay down enough of a marker on this month's return to persuade.

7/1

6th

8

(10)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:30 Chepstow

Milliethemollie

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Tony Carroll

Ex-Irish filly who regressed for this yard last year; returns from six months off and Jack Doughty, who's often ridden her, partners stablemate My Genghis.

25/1

Form: 541784 C

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Effective on turf in the past but has raced mostly on AW in 2024, winning twice; meagre RPRs in her two attempts on grass this year; not the percentage call.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(8)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:25 Windsor

All In The Hips

9st 10lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

dwelt start, soon recovered and in touch with leaders

12/1

4

(2)

27th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

19:08 Lingfield (AW)

All In The Hips

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: David Evans

Two wins on the AW this year, the latest at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in May; not the easiest to predict, though, and has followed that success with two lesser efforts; not quite sure what to expect.

6/1

8th

8

(3)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

All In The Hips

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Soft-ground 5f win last April on one of her two visits to this track; three wins in the meantime, latest on Wolverhampton AW (6f) this May; no show on latest start but plenty of 2023 turf form (acts on any going) gives her a big shout.

9/1

7/2

Form: 1P0881 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Scored comfortably at Ripon (6f) last month, taking record on soft going to 2-3 (poor form on AW/good/good to firm otherwise); respected if the ground is slower than good.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(3)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:32 Pontefract

Tilsworth Turf

8st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

Had been struggling this year until finishing third at Yarmouth (6f, soft) in June last time; however, both wins have come on soft going and today's better ground is a likely negative.

10/1

3rd

9

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:53 Yarmouth

Tilsworth Turf

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Both wins came over 6f on soft ground in 2024, but he's mostly struggled at big odds since the latest of them; best watched for now.

40/1

9th

11

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:18 Nottingham

Tilsworth Turf

8st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Both wins came over 6f on soft ground in 2024 but he's mostly struggled since the latest of them; off for 134 days and he's best watched.

40/1

Non-runners

Bated Breeze

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £27.00
Straight Forecast £24.03
Tricast £104.91
Trifecta £133.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

World Of Darcy

Daily Mail:

Tilsworth Turf

The Guardian:

Crocus Time

The Star:

Tilsworth Turf

RP RATINGS:

World Of Darcy

POSTDATA:

World Of Darcy

NEWMARKET:

World Of Darcy

The Times:

World Of Darcy

Telegraph:

World Of Darcy

D Express:

World Of Darcy

Daily Mirror:

World Of Darcy

The Sun:

World Of Darcy

Daily Record:

Crocus Time