May 19 / 19.20 Windsor

19.20

Good To Firm

Knightsbridge Circle Handicap (GBBplus Race)

  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 1m 3f 99y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Knightsbridge Circle Handicap (GBBplus Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2

Form: 21-531

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner who recorded his second Flat win when scoring under a positive ride at Salisbury (1m6f, good to firm) on Thursday; has a penalty in this deeper race but he was as good as ever last time and this drop back in trip should be fine; respected.
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8th

5

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Sandown

Macari

9st 11lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sheena West

Creditable second in small field on penultimate start; successful over C&D (off 2lb lower) last July but wasn't in the same form returned to this scenario (behind two of today's rivals) in latest outing.

14/1

8th

4

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:07 Sandown

Macari

9st 5lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sheena West

Four Flat wins to his name, including over C&D, and he was second of four at Lingfield 18 days ago (1m6f, good); should run his race but perhaps vulnerable for win purposes.

6/1

2nd

3

(2)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:54 Lingfield

Macari

9st 5lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sheena West

Four wins last year including one over hurdles and two over this trip on the Flat; just 2lb above his last winning mark, but needs to put a tame effort at Nottingham (1m6f, good) last month behind him.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1360-9 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won soft-ground maiden in France for David Menuisier last August and placed in Doncaster handicap (1m4f, good to soft) the following month; had tough assignments in Listed events in next two starts but she returned to calmer waters with ninth of ten on stable debut here (1m2f, good to firm) last month; may have needed that run but she's now 1-12 and others are more convincing.
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3

(7)

25th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Xiomara

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

0-2 on AW; won soft-ground maiden in France for David Menuisier last August and placed in Doncaster handicap (1m4f) the following month; weakened on stable debut at Windsor (1m2f) in April and didn't fare that much better over 11.4f there (good to firm) last time; handicapper is relenting, though.

10/1

2

(9)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Xiomara

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won soft-ground maiden in France for David Menuisier last August and placed in Doncaster handicap (1m4f, good to soft) the following month; had tough assignments in Listed events in next two starts but she returned to calmer waters with ninth of ten on stable debut here (1m2f, good to firm) last month; may have needed that run but she's now 1-12 and others are more convincing.

14/1

2

(9)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Xiomara

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won soft-ground maiden in France for David Menuisier last August and placed in Doncaster handicap (1m4f, good to soft) the following month; had tough assignments in Listed events in next two starts but she returned to calmer waters with ninth of ten on stable debut here (1m2f, good to firm) last month; may have needed that run but she's now 1-12 and others are more convincing.

14/1

Form: 7512-4 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won here (1m2f, good to soft) last April and was also successful at Newmarket (1m1f, soft) in the autumn; only 1lb higher than for that last success and he reappeared with a creditable fourth back at this track last month; should benefit from that run and he has won over 1m4f on fast ground in the past; in the mix.
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2nd

6

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Newmarket (July)

First Officer

8st 12lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

C&D winner last July and he's finished close up back at this track (1m4f, good to firm) in his last two starts; didn't get much luck when fourth in a Class 3 event last time and he's a player off unchanged mark.

6/1

4th

8

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:58 Newmarket (July)

First Officer

8st 12lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Often ridden by claimer Alexandra Egan, including when he won a four-runner C&D race (good to firm) last July off the same mark as today; creditable second on last two outings (C&D latest) suggest he will be bang there.

4/1

2nd

3

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newmarket (July)

First Officer

9st 7lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won under 7lb claimer in four-runner C&D race (good to firm) last July off 1lb higher; Yarmouth second one month ago and should be seriously involved.

9/2

Form: 486221

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Went close at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) and Bath (1m2f, good to firm) last month before a comfortable success back at Chelmsford (first-time visor) last time; 3lb higher at this new trip but he was strong at the finish last time and he still has scope for further progress; interesting contender.
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11th

12

(8)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Cavalry Call

10st 1lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Patrick Morris

Won twice for the Crisford stable but has struggled since, including failing to beat a rival in three starts for current stable; lots to prove.

100/1

11th

12

(9)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Cavalry Call

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

Won twice for the Crisford stable but he struggled for Mike Smith, and has failed to beat a rival in each of his two starts for current stable; lots to prove.

33/1

13th

4

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Cavalry Call

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

1m turf and 1m2f AW winner for the Crisfords but he never took off for Mike Smith and finished last of seven on his stable debut ten weeks ago; impossible to recommend without a market move to offer revival hopes.

33/1

Form: 265-71

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Ended a three-year losing spell when scoring off a reduced mark at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) last month, on his first run after wind surgery; back up 4lb in the weights but that was a smooth success and he could be a big factor again back on turf.
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7th

2

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:24 Kempton (AW)

Educator

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Henrietta C Knight

Wide-margin winner at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to firm) in July and followed up with a narrow success at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last month; the runner-up has won since and he has good claims in his bid for the hat-trick, with the return to 2m no problem having finished second over this C&D in January.

9/4

1st

1

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:08 Newmarket (July)

Educator

9st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Henrietta C Knight

Eventually drew clear from two rivals at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to firm) last week, having taken a while to respond to Billy Loughnane's urgings; previously effective over 1m4f and, even with 4lb penalty, remains well treated on peak form.

13/8

Form: 4728-7 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
All four wins have been at shorter trips but he has form at 1m4f and is generally reliable; wasn't beaten far here on his reappearance three weeks ago and he's now only 1lb higher than for his Newbury win (1m2f, good to firm) last summer; dangerous back up in trip.
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5th

1

(10)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:07 Ffos Las

Fast Steps

9st 13lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Runner-up over this C&D in June; shaped better than the bare result at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) next time and didn't get home there last time over 11.5f after kicking clear; now 14lb below his last winning mark and he'll appreciate this drop back in trip.

6/1

4th

4

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

18:00 Windsor

Fast Steps

10st 11lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

Latest defeat when sent off favourite here (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago wasn't quite as bad as it looks, but his losing run is now up to 20 and his best form has come over shorter.

9/2

9th

5

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Fast Steps

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

His last win was two years ago but he's been placed in all three runs this season including close calls over C&D (good to firm) and at Ffos Las (1m2f, good); remains well handicapped on his old form and he should make another bold bid.

3/1

Form: 62-862

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
His sole win was in a Tapeta maiden (1m2f) two years ago but he's well treated on his best form and was a creditable second behind Cavalry Call at Chelmsford (1m2f; tongue-tie added) last month; this step back up in trip should be fine and he could go well again back on turf.
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2nd

1

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

17:57 Ballinrobe

Crystal Mariner

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Four wins in Britain, best on AW; reached a peak rating of 85 after two Kempton wins last year; not at his best in recent months; however, he is race-fit and the bar is set low for his hurdles debut; interesting.

4/1

4th

2

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Crystal Mariner

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Three wins in 2025, the last two over this trip at Kempton; yet to match that form after three starts this year, though, and didn't find that much after travelling well at Kempton (1m3f) on Monday.

12/1

5th

6

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Crystal Mariner

9st 6lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Not fired in two starts on turf since returning last month but he won twice over C&D last autumn and is just 1lb higher than for his latest success; worth a second look.

12/1

Form: 50-461

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the ninth attempt when making virtually all off 3lb lower at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) 15 days ago; battled well in that race but that was a narrow success in a small field and this is tougher back up in trip and grade.
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4

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Epsom

Odin Legacy

10st 0lb

J: George Bass

T: Richard Hannon

Successful three times in May/June but his progress has seemingly come to an end; admittedly may benefit from this drop back in grade after a couple of Class 3 defeats.

12/1

10

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:50 Kempton (AW)

Odin Legacy

8st 12lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

In good form on turf until folding tamely and well held last time; consistent in defeat on AW (four attempts) but he's 9lb higher than last appearance in this sphere.

16/1

3

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Odin Legacy

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Progressive 4yo who has won three times this season (1m2f-1m4f, good to firm/good) and again ran well when third of five at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; there's every chance he'll be thereabouts.

7/1

Form: 112-34

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
1m2f winner at Brighton (soft) and Sandown (good) last September; two respectable efforts behind emphatic winners over 1m4f this season but he's still 3lb higher than for his last success and this is highly competitive; others preferred.
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3rd

4

(7)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

Carnival Day

9st 11lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Defied this mark at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) last July, but he's been up and down since then and was only fifth of six at Salisbury two weeks ago; comes with risks attached and he needs to get back near best.

7/1

5th

6

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:00 Salisbury

Carnival Day

9st 1lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Two creditable efforts at Epsom (8.5f/1m4f) from his three runs this season; could go well again back at his optimum trip but his last win was 13 months ago and he's ideally suited by good or slower ground.

11/2

4th

1

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Epsom

Carnival Day

10st 9lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Jim Boyle

All wins have been at 1m2f and he ran well over the extended 1m here on reappearance, before a lesser show at Sandown; his record at this track is very solid, but those on good to firm and at 1m4f less so.

6/1

25/1

Form: 94-975

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won three of her first five starts but last success was in June 2023 and she's finished down the field in her last five runs; mark continues to fall but she needs to raise her game at this new trip.
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3rd

5

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

14:10 Plumpton

Dayzee

10st 7lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Paul Attwater

Not at best on the Flat this year but won off much reduced mark in first-time cheekpieces at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm; RPR 80) in July; goes without headgear on this hurdling debut but has the raw ability to pose a threat if she takes to this game.

10/1

5th

1

(1)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

19:30 Salisbury

Dayzee

10st 1lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Paul Attwater

C&D winner in 2023 on sole course start; has her good and ordinary days, once refusing to race, but first-time cheekpieces seemed to spur her on when a wide-margin winner at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) 16 days ago; back up 7lb but still well treated on past exploits.

100/30

6

(9)

10th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Newbury

Dayzee

9st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Paul Attwater

On a handy mark but isn't particularly solid on her form for current stable; chance largely depends on how well she responds to first-time headgear.

20/1

Form: 9444-1 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who returned after a gelding operation with a fast-ground win over C&D (6-5 favourite) two weeks ago; this is tougher off 4lb higher but he showed a good attitude for that convincing success and is open to more progress; big player.
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7th

4

(7)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Kingkeer

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Won a Windsor handicap (11.5f) last May, but he's generally struggled since, including never involved in two 1m course handicaps in recent weeks; this trip is more suitable but would need to see market support to consider.

20/1

7th

2

(4)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield (AW)

Kingkeer

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Dow

Won a Windsor handicap (11.4f, good to firm) last May, but he's generally struggled since and was never involved on stable debut over C&D last month; has something to prove and he's still 3lb higher than for his win.

20/1

1

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Kingkeer

10st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Hughie Morrison

Won on turf in the spring and was creditable second of 14 here (1m3f) in first-time blinkers in June; clearly wasn't himself when struggling here last month, after a break, and has a big role to play if back on song in first-time visor.

8/1

33/1

Form: 329875

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden who has been well held in his last four runs including a 9l defeat behind Kingkeer over C&D two weeks ago; passed over.
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10th

9

(10)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ice Opera

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

Made the running last three starts, easily best of which was her breakthrough win here (1m4f classified) in January; reportedly bled when 5-6 three days later and refused to enter the stalls at Kempton (28-1) 13 days ago; not proven beyond 1m4f (two attempts at 2m) and other options look more solid.

8/1

9

(9)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Ice Opera

8st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

Could put the pace to the race; breakthrough win at Wolverhampton in January (1m4f) came out of the blue, for all she was dropping into a classified for the first time; bombed out (though reportedly bled) when carrying 5lb penalty in handicap under same conditions just three days later; rather watch.

14/1

8th

4

(3)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ice Opera

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Grace Harris

Ex-Irish 5yo who got off the mark at the 20th attempt when making all in a C&D classified event on Friday; has a penalty back in a handicap but that was a dominant display and she's still unexposed at this trip; key player.

2/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £113.90
Straight Forecast £94.30
Tricast £621.90
Trifecta £679.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kingkeer

TOPSPEED:

Fast Steps

The Guardian:

Odin Legacy

NEWMARKET:

First Officer

Daily Mirror:

Macari

Daily Record:

Cavalry Call

The Star:

Crystal Mariner

RP RATINGS:

Educator

LAMBOURN:

Kingkeer

The Times:

Kingkeer

Telegraph:

Kingkeer

The Sun:

Kingkeer

Daily Mail:

Odin Legacy

D Express:

First Officer

POSTDATA:

Fast Steps

WEST COUNTRY:

Fast Steps