May 12 / 17.33 Windsor

17.33

Good To Firm

Royal Windsor Supports Developmental Races Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5832
  • 0m 6f 12y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Royal Windsor Supports Developmental Races Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Thunderstorms

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 1- D

Last run: 214 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Recorded a 1l success at Chelmsford (6f, AW) in sole 2yo start, leading towards the finish; the form is ordinary and this represents a stiffer assignment but he's open to progress.
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4th

4

(3)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newmarket

Rajaking

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: T J Kent

Swiftly in the groove for his new yard this year and he won a big-field sprint at York (6f, good to firm) in July; good third of 13 off this mark four weeks ago and he's a leading candidate again.

11/4

3rd

7

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Rajaking

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: T J Kent

Doing well for his new yard and nicely on top at the finish in a big field at York a month ago (6f, good to firm); up 5lb but looks a big player.

5/1

1st

8

(8)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Rajaking

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: T J Kent

Yet to win a handicap but he shouldn't be long in putting that right judged on his last two runs at Windsor and Newmarket (both 6f, good to firm); one to take seriously.

8/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 31 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Both starts over 6f on AW, latest at Kempton where he took a significant step forward and reversed placings with a rival who had beaten him by about 6l on debut; this Commonwealth Cup entry should have plenty more to offer; respected.
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2nd

3

(1)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

16:04 Hamilton

Topwarrior

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Campaigned mostly over 6f but latest effort, when hinting at a revival in first-time visor, suggests this return to 5f is worth exploring; recorded sole handicap success off current mark (last autumn).

8/1

8th

1

(13)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Topwarrior

10st 4lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

Won in a big field at Newbury (6f, soft) last October but down the field on all three starts this season and a major turnaround is necessary in a first-time visor (replacing blinkers).

16/1

15th

1

(11)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Topwarrior

10st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ralph Beckett

Progressive in 2025 and signed off with 6f success at Newbury in October; well below par in 6f handicaps at Epsom and Newcastle in June so needs to take a step forward after a break.

16/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 54-2 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to his good second at Kempton (6f, AW; backed into favouritism) on seasonal debut, going down by only a neck; may build on that effort; leading contender at the weights returned to turf.
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4th

13

(7)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Lazzar

8st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Charlie Wallis

Four Polytrack wins over this trip last winter; handicapper quick to ease off, following a fruitless spell on turf, and he ought to fare better, back up from 5f for the first time since early summer.

16/1

5th

10

(6)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:36 Sandown

Lazzar

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Charlie Wallis

All four wins on the AW and 0-13 on turf; continues to slide down the weights and has made the frame a couple of times on grass during the summer, but others make greater appeal.

14/1

4th

5

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Lazzar

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Had a purple patch during the last AW season, winning four times over 6f (twice here) when trained by Richard Hughes; has form over 5f but an extra furlong would be preferable; not shone in two runs for new stable but his handicap mark is tumbling.

16/1

7/2

Form: 3-1

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Major promise in a couple of 7f AW maidens at Wolverhampton, justifying strong support with an easy win latest; the way he travels suggests this drop in trip won't be a problem; major player under 6lb penalty.
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4th

4

(10)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:33 Windsor

Gordon Norse

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jack Jones

Major promise in a couple of 7f AW maidens at Wolverhampton, justifying strong support with an easy win latest; the way he travels suggests this drop in trip won't be a problem; major player under 6lb penalty.

7/2

4th

4

(10)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:33 Windsor

Gordon Norse

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jack Jones

Major promise in a couple of 7f AW maidens at Wolverhampton, justifying strong support with an easy win latest; the way he travels suggests this drop in trip won't be a problem; major player under 6lb penalty.

7/2

1st

9

(7)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gordon Norse

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Jones

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

9/4

Form: 5

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to two low-grade handicap winners (Flat/hurdles) for her connections; may prove better than those siblings, assuming her Newbury promise (fifth in long-established 7f newcomers' event) is built on.
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11th

3

(5)

19th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Havana Halo

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Second at Windsor in August, though that was over 6f and only five ran; quiet since and now 0-10; unraced beyond 7f.

25/1

7th

11

(3)

7th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

14:12 Windsor

Havana Halo

9st 6lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Eight-race maiden; finished second over C&D five weeks ago but only five ran and she was beaten the best part of 3l; improvement essential.

10/1

25/1

Form: 4-7

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Form of Sandown 2yo effort can be marked up (met traffic issues); didn't fare so well at Kempton (10l behind Topwarrior) on reappearance but may improve with that outing under her belt.
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2nd

1

(9)

19th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:47 Bath

Silver Wraith

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Emma Lavelle

Gained all three wins over 5.7f here, the latest when holding on well last month; should cope with combination of 3lb rise and slight drop back in trip today; contender if able to seize good early position from stall 9.

3/1

1st

2

(7)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:07 Bath

Silver Wraith

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Emma Lavelle

Often front runs; both wins have been here, the latest in April when 2lb higher; returns to a more suitable level after running in Class 4s.

13/2

4th

5

(7)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Goodwood

Silver Wraith

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Emma Lavelle

Ended 2025 with a Bath win and began this campaign with another win at that track; well held at the Glorious meeting here 30 days ago and she is unlikely to enjoy a soft lead here.

8/1

Form: 4

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to four winners for his connections; duly showed ability with his fourth-place finish at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) eight weeks ago and looks open to improvement.
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10th

10

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

17:25 Haydock

The Sweet Escape

9st 5lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

His fourth win of the year when doing it convincingly at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) 22 days ago; a 6lb rise might not be beyond him but, although he has run well on ground softer than good, recent soft and heavy-ground assigments were swerved; presumably he could have done without the recent rain.

5/1

Form: 1-4

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Blue Point 4yo who scored at Saint-Cloud (6.5f, heavy) in sole start for Andre Fabre; ran well under a big weight at Kempton (6f, AW) on the switch to British racing; one of the main form contenders.
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12th

9

(2)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Doncaster

Sheriffs Court

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Below par on AW when last seen in August but he's 2-2 on going softer than good, latterly a 1m Carlisle handicap (soft) at the expense of the reopposing Look Back Smiling; no surprise were he to resume his progression now back on deep ground.

11/1

3

(9)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:58 Nottingham

Sheriffs Court

9st 10lb

J: Poppy Scott

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Resumed winning ways at Carlisle (1m) in July but only eighth of 12 in 1m Kempton handicap 49 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back after a break.

10/1

20/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
23,000euros yearling, £47,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; Gutaifan half-brother to three winners, notably Sands Of Mali (6f including Group 1; RPR 121); looks the better of the two newcomers in this field.
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2

(3)

18th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

18:15 Lingfield (AW)

Man Of Steel

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: George Baker

Big prices and was beaten around 6l at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month and over C&D two weeks ago; has ability but he's probably one for handicaps after this.

10/1

5th

6

(8)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Man Of Steel

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

50-1 and was never involved after a slow start on his Windsor debut (6f, good to firm) last month; should know more this time but he needs major improvement.

25/1

OUR TIP
10th
2 (4)
Reteti

100/1

Form: 77

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Picked up third-place prize-money twice in bumpers; hasn't fared so well in two starts (1m) under this code, slowly away both times; plenty to find dropped further in distance.
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3rd

1

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:17 Newton Abbot

Reteti

12st 0lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Came good over hurdles at Stratford (2m, good to firm) in August, his ninth attempt, and was placed off today's mark here (2m1f, good) last month; contender if able to reproduce that form on this chasing debut.

7/2

3rd

1

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:30 Newton Abbot

Reteti

12st 0lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Had been in good form before opening account at Stratford (2m, good to firm) last month, his ninth start over hurdles; 5lb rise demands a bit more from him here but he ought to make his presence felt.

11/2

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Pastoral Pursuits half-brother to 5f AW winner May The Sixth (RPR 65), out of prolific 5f winner (88); makes belated debut aged five with a 7lb claimer on board; best watched.
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2nd

9

(9)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Six Of Diamonds

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

His only placed effort came over C&D last September; perhaps needed this month's return from 80 days off but others arrive with more compelling claims.

25/1

9

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:45 Brighton

Six Of Diamonds

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Six-race maiden; belied his 50-1 odds with third-place finish at Southwell (7f, AW) most recently; each-way possibilities, provided that form is backed up.

14/1

3rd

8

(5)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Six Of Diamonds

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Has yet to make the frame in five runs, cheekpieces tried when a never-dangerous sixth of 12 in 6f handicap here 16 days ago; others appeal more.

25/1

100/1

Form: 68

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Has achieved nothing in two races; easily opposed.
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12th

10

(5)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:33 Windsor

Woburn

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

Has achieved nothing in two races; easily opposed.

100/1

12th

10

(5)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:33 Windsor

Woburn

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy

Has achieved nothing in two races; easily opposed.

100/1

8th

7

(6)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:05 Nottingham

Woburn

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy

reared and unseated rider before start, in touch with leaders, weakened over 2f out

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £26.50
Straight Forecast £17.83
Trifecta £81.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Topwarrior

RP RATINGS:

Lazzar

NEWMARKET:

Sheriff's Court

Telegraph:

Gordon Norse

The Times:

Topwarrior

The Guardian:

Topwarrior

Daily Mail:

Topwarrior

Daily Mirror:

Topwarrior

The Sun:

Topwarrior

Daily Record:

Topwarrior

TOPSPEED:

Lazzar

POSTDATA:

Lazzar

LAMBOURN:

Lazzar

D Express:

Lazzar

The Star:

Sheriff's Court