June 16 / 20.00 Windsor

20.00

Good To Firm

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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 217-8 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won at Salisbury last June but had a setback after that (source Racing Post stable tour); eighth of 13 on first run for ten months at Leicester (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago and should build on that.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(13)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Arabian Sun

8st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Perhaps in need of the run when eighth of 13 behind Hucklesbrook at Leicester on return in May and left that behind him when readily seeing off his 13 rivals at Windsor last month (6f, good to firm); that race has thrown up some winners and a 7lb rise looks justified but he is in much deeper this time.

14/1

1

(11)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

20:00 Windsor

Arabian Sun

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Won at Salisbury last June but had a setback after that (source Racing Post stable tour); eighth of 13 on first run for ten months at Leicester (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago and should build on that.

10/1

8th

1

(6)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Leicester

Arabian Sun

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Salisbury win last summer has been well advertised since and his subsequent Group 2 effort is likely best overlooked (trapped deep and pulled hard over 7f); since been gelded and still has potential now handicapping back from ten months off.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 21-26 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at AW Kempton (6f) in December and made an encouraging start in handicaps when sixth of 22 at York (5f, good to firm) last month; stepping back up in trip should suit and holds claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

The Quiet Gent

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Made it second-time lucky when landing a Kempton novice (6f, Polytrack) last December; 0-7 since but he's been placed in two of his last three handicaps and ran better than the bare result back at Kempton (7f) last time; still unexposed at this trip and has possibilities off dangerous mark.

11/2

8th

7

(2)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

The Quiet Gent

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ralph Beckett

Connections got a couple of runs into him late last year and he managed a win (here); narrow personal best when upped to 7f this month (second, no match for winner; also here) before seemingly caught out back sprinting on Saturday; chance.

7/1

7

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Newmarket

The Quiet Gent

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Good and bad this season but a slow start didn't help when blinkered for the first time at Kempton (7f) and he finished his race out well; quick enough for 6f and, if breaking better here, then should have a say.

11/2

Form: 1-3042 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at AW Southwell (6f) in December, he posted an improved effort when second of 11 on his turf debut at Haydock (6f, good) last month; shaping into a nice handicapper and holds strong claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Don Pacifico

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Yet to win a handicap but there have been some near misses this summer, including when half a length behind Abbey Heights at Wolverhampton in June; gelded since last in action and he returns with his stable going well; good draw and he's high on the list.

4/1

13

(8)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Don Pacifico

8st 13lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Yet to win a handicap but he has some solid form to his name, notably seconds at Haydock and Wolverhampton; 2lb well in but there are other improving sorts on show.

12/1

4

(5)

30th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Don Pacifico

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won over 6f on Southwell Tapeta on second start; can probably still raise his game in 6f handicaps, having had a poor run at Newcastle on first attempt and running to a useful level at Haydock in May before a shade onepaced in fourth at Windsor since; the likely good pace here will suit.

4/1

Form: 266-33

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden but third in handicaps over 6f at Pontefract (good) in April and Leicester (good to firm) three weeks ago; needs to improve again to get his head in front but holds place claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(3)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Peter The Wolf

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Warren Greatrex

Only win was a 6f Chepstow maiden last September (6f, soft; 8-15 favourite); well beaten both starts since; bit to prove.

8/1

6th

6

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Peter The Wolf

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when landing a Chepstow maiden (6f, soft) in September but that was a golden opportunity and he struggled back in a handicap in his final run last season; drops back in grade on his return but he has a patchy profile and others are more convincing.

12/1

14

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

Peter The Wolf

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Warren Greatrex

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when comfortably seeing off four rivals in a Chepstow maiden last month (6f, soft); has run well in some useful handicaps this year but likely he will need another career-best to come out on top this time.

12/1

Form: 02244-

Last run: 228 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made the frame on his last four starts last year; blinkers worn on final starts are dispensed with here on handicap debut; market watch advised.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Wild Clary

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Richard Hannon

Has been in good form in 6f handicaps this season, including second over C&D in April (good to soft) and third at Carlisle in May (good to firm); won his first race on turf when prevailing at Newbury last week (good to soft); has a penalty but sound chance.

5/4

1st

4

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Newbury

Wild Clary

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

A Southwell maiden win last summer remains his only success after 15 attempts but he has run good races in defeat in all three starts this year; conditions should suit well and he is more appealing than most.

4/1

3rd

10

(8)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Wild Clary

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Found only Realign too strong at Haydock (6f, good to soft) last autumn despite meeting trouble at a crucial stage, and he was back on the up when a neck second of 16 at Ripon (6f, good to soft) six weeks ago; reliable and has notably solid credentials.

11/2

Form: 66-560 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
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.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 737250 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Landed a Chester maiden last June but has been beaten in six handicaps this year; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces worn on last two runs but is fairly exposed and others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

The Flying Seagull

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Hugo Palmer

Won a 6f maiden here in June of his 2yo season but that remains his only win; unlikely to be breaking his handicap duck from stall 12.

12/1

3rd

5

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 4

16:56 Brighton

The Flying Seagull

9st 1lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Hugo Palmer

None too consistent but he ran well on his return to turf at Windsor last month and then lost his chance at the start at Bath 16 days ago (blindfold off late); on a good mark and his rider takes off a handy 5lb; interesting with new blinkers replacing a visor.

9/1

10th

3

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

18:40 Bath

The Flying Seagull

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

Sole success came in a Chester maiden in June 2024; often attracts support but flatters to deceive on many occasions; visor returns after being left off last time, and he's down to a career-low mark, but 1-16 win record is off-putting.

6/1

Form: 310- D

Last run: 268 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won fillies' novice at Doncaster last July but last of 13 in Group 3 subsequently; left Richard Fahey for 26,000gns in December; makes handicap/seasonal/stable debut and best watched.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(4)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Guns Firing

8st 13lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won a four-runner fillies' novice at Doncaster (6f, good) for Richard Fahey a year ago; out of her depth in Group 3 company next time, but finished last of 14 on her reappearance/stable debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago (behind Star Chorus); plenty to prove.

14/1

8

(13)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

20:00 Windsor

Guns Firing

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won fillies' novice at Doncaster last July but last of 13 in Group 3 subsequently; left Richard Fahey for 26,000gns in December; makes handicap/seasonal/stable debut and best watched.

20/1

13th

4

(4)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ayr

Guns Firing

9st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

ducked right start, in rear

10/1

Form: -18713 CD BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Returned to his best when scoring over C&D (good to firm) in April off 6lb lower mark; ran another good race when third of 12 over C&D (good to firm) last month and holds place claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Distant Rumble

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Roger Teal

In good form since returning from a break, winning at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in May before close third at Salisbury (6f, soft); there's still mileage in his mark on his old form and he could be in the shake-up.

10/1

3rd

6

(3)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Distant Rumble

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Roger Teal

Unraced on soft; runner-up over this C&D last month before going on better at Windsor on good to firm 17 days ago; still fairly treated following a 3lb rise but testing ground would be a concern.

11/4

Form: 52193- BF

Last run: 242 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Fair juvenile form last year, winning at Salisbury in August over 7f; has been absent since October and has had wind surgery; best watched unless the market speaks in her favour.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(3)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Dear Cat

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Warren Greatrex

Won Salisbury maiden last August but hasn't gone on in handicaps this term; first-time hood now on but hard to fancy.

20/1

4

(9)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Dear Cat

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Warren Greatrex

In fair form in second half of 2024, winning 7f Salisbury maiden (good to firm) before finishing third in Southwell novice (6f); had a wind op afterwards; best of her three runs this year when 3.5l seventh of nine at Windsor last time (6f, good); return to 7f could suit.

16/1

7th

8

(1)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:15 Windsor

Dear Cat

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Warren Greatrex

Won a Salisbury maiden (7f, good to firm) a year ago, but having undergone wind surgery has been well beaten in both starts over C&D since returning in June; best watched for now.

16/1

Form: 530-

Last run: 269 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Best of three juvenile starts last year was when third at Chelmsford (6f, AW) in August; has been gelded since his last run; in good hands so has to be of interest on handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Fire Flame

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Roger Varian

Responded well to the fitting of a hood when off the mark at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; best effort since when fourth of ten at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; still 4lb higher than for his win so needs a bit more.

17/2

9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Fire Flame

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Roger Varian

Responded well to the fitting of a hood when off the mark at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; best effort since when fourth of ten at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; still 4lb higher than for his win so needs a bit more.

17/2

4th

8

(9)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Fire Flame

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Off the mark at sixth attempt when scoring with hood added at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; finished a 5l sixth in both runs since but he had some traffic issues on both occasions and still looks feasibly treated on his peak form; could be a big factor if he gets the breaks this time.

7/1

Form: 33-686

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won twice on AW last year but has struggled in handicaps this term and is still 10lb higher than for his last win; needs some respite.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(13)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

Spirit Lead Me

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

4-14 on AW but 0-10 on turf; badly out of form this year (six runs) and needs to turn a corner.

12/1

9th

4

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Spirit Lead Me

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Four-time AW winner but holds dismal claims on his 2026 form in that sphere and his unconvincing record on turf adds doubt.

25/1

Form: 471762

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Southwell (5f, AW) in January and ran his best race when second at Bath (5.5f, good) ten days ago; steps back up in trip and must be on the shortlist.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Star Chorus

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Mike Murphy

In good form on AW earlier in the year, winning twice at Southwell (5f/6f); best effort since returned to turf came at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago when a close fifth of ten; more required back up in class.

66/1

5th

3

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

Star Chorus

10st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Mike Murphy

A two-time 5f/6f scorer at Southwell this winter; yet to hit top form after a three-month absence, though he was poorly drawn when 15th in 5f Epsom handicap last time; no forlorn hope in a refitted hood.

50/1

15th

11

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Star Chorus

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

In good form on AW for Mike Murphy this winter, winning twice at Southwell (5f/6f); slowly away (blindfold removed late) at Goodwood two weeks ago; looks vulnerable at this level and goes without accessories this time.

50/1

Form: 217-37 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark when sporting first-time cheekpieces (retained ever since) in a Wolverhampton maiden last September; two fair efforts in handicaps this year when third at Kempton (7f, AW) in March and seventh over C&D (good to firm) two weeks ago; not out of this.
Place /
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Salisbury

Queue Dos

8st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: J S Moore

Campaigned mostly in lower grades and has done her winning on Wolverhampton AW; doesn't look the answer in this scenario.

16/1

8th

1

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Queue Dos

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: J S Moore

Four AW wins; 0-12 on turf but has largely consistent form in this sphere, creditable third at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) most recently; each-way possibilities.

5/1

3rd

2

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

15:53 Bath

Queue Dos

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

All four wins have been on AW and she's 0-11 on turf; finished placed a few times on good or quicker ground last summer but she's been quiet in both runs this season and others are more persuasive.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £258.70
Straight Forecast £185.20
Tricast £3951.25
Trifecta £4158.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Don Pacifico

RP RATINGS:

Peter The Wolf

The Times:

The Quiet Gent

POSTDATA:

Queue Dos

The Guardian:

Distant Rumble

LAMBOURN:

Star Chorus

NEWMARKET:

Fire Flame

D Express:

Don Pacifico

Daily Mirror:

Don Pacifico

Daily Record:

Don Pacifico

Telegraph:

The Quiet Gent

TOPSPEED:

Peter The Wolf

The Sun:

Peter The Wolf

The Star:

Queue Dos

Daily Mail:

Distant Rumble