July 28 / 19.05 Windsor

19.05

Good

Fitzdares Sprint Series Handicap (Windsor Sprint Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £9936
  • 0m 6f 12y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Fitzdares Sprint Series Handicap (Windsor Sprint Series Qualifier)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 1/3/0/ D

Last run: 690 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 6yo who has some useful form, including two 2yo wins on Tapeta and a third in a valuable conditions race at Newcastle (6f) in April 2022; looks interesting on that form but he struggled in his only run in 2023 and has something to prove after another long absence; been gelded and cheekpieces are added.
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Form: 503822 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Ten-time sprint winner who was runner-up in a Class 2 at Pontefract (6f, good) 20 days ago and he ran another good race when second behind a major improver at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last Monday; up another 2lb but he remains well treated on his best form and this return to fast ground is no problem; big player.
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3rd

4

(10)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

Badri

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Herrington

Well into the veteran stage but he retains a chunk of ability and considerable enthusiasm, winning for the fourth time this year when beating six rivals at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) last month; runner-up back at Pontefract two weeks ago; this might prove too demanding though.

25/1

2nd

1

(1)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

Badri

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

He couldn't get into it in a big field at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last Monday but he didn't enjoy an ideal passage and went there on a four-timer following three wins here (6f/5f, good/good to firm); this 9yo could play a leading role back at Pontefract.

5/1

13th

1

(16)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Badri

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Herrington

C&D winner who has had a fantastic run this year, winning his last four races on good to firm ground, over 6f and 5f; at the age of nine he seems to be closing in on his best-ever form and he has won off a slightly higher mark than today's in the past; Oisin Murphy up for the first time; much respected.

11/2

Form: 02-806 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Smart 2yo but more miss than hit since then and he's finished down the field in his three runs this season; mark continues to fall but he's now 1-14 and others are more persuasive; first-time cheekpieces replace blinkers.
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4th

2

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Inishfallen

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Form of penultimate neck second in a rated race at Limerick was franked by the winner (to whom he was conceding 6lb) who bolted up off 80 in a handicap at Galway last week; yielding ground not ideal on latest; could bounce back.

100/30

7th

7

(2)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Inishfallen

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Only one win from 27 starts and that was on AW for Brian Meehan in 2023; fair AW form early this year and showed that a turf win could be within his range when second to Dancing Saxon at Limerick last time; form given a big boost by the winner in a Listed race; handicap mark reduced by a stone over the past 12 months; may come good now from low draw..

7/1

2nd

2

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

17:25 Limerick

Inishfallen

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Only one win from 26 starts and that was on AW for Brian Meehan in 2023; fair AW form early this year; hard to fancy on recent form

14/1

Form: 447651 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
8yo who has not easy to predict but he recorded his 11th win when scoring at 12-1 at Newmarket (6f) last Saturday; 5lb higher on this step back up in grade but that was a comfortable success and he still looks on a workable mark; respected.
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10th

1

(4)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Many A Star

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Veteran who showed his best form for a while when winning at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in February; below his best on turf at Goodwood 19 days ago but cannot be overlooked back on AW.

12/1

8th

6

(9)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Many A Star

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Kickstarted 2026 with all-the-way 6f Wolverhampton win in February; up 2lb but this veteran C&D winner can't be discounted after a break.

6/1

1st

3

(7)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Many A Star

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Four wins in 2025, including over C&D and off this mark; made a pleasing return from 142 days off when fourth over C&D five weeks ago; can take a step forward today.

5/1

Form: 136-85 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Highly tried after his Ayr win (6f, good to firm) 13 months ago, placed in a Newbury Listed event before sixth of nine in a Group 2 at Glorious Goodwood; reappeared with a heavy defeat in a Listed race at Newmarket in May and he couldn't make an impact when switched to a handicap at Salisbury (first run since gelded) last month; still unexposed but has bit to prove and needs to raise his game with cheekpieces added.
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16th

15

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Big Cyril

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

A fair 6f juvenile winner but signed off for Alice Haynes with a well-held sixth (in first-time cheekpieces) in 6f Windsor handicap 13 months ago; needs to hit the ground running on his yard debut/comeback.

40/1

11

(13)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Big Cyril

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Useful form as a 2yo but struggled in his three runs last season; sold out of Alice Haynes's stable for 22,000gns last October; likely to come good for new connections off a reduced mark but this looks a pretty stiff task after eight months away.

33/1

5

(1)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:05 Windsor

Big Cyril

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Highly tried after his Ayr win (6f, good to firm) 13 months ago, placed in a Newbury Listed event before sixth of nine in a Group 2 at Glorious Goodwood; reappeared with a heavy defeat in a Listed race at Newmarket in May and he couldn't make an impact when switched to a handicap at Salisbury (first run since gelded) last month; still unexposed but has bit to prove and needs to raise his game with cheekpieces added.

16/1

Form: -32021 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
First win since his 2yo debut when scoring off a reduced mark at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) 26 days ago; back up 5lb but his confidence should be boosted after that success and he has been generally consistent in handicaps; shortlisted.
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20

(3)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Chief Mankato

8st 12lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Arrives in good heart, following a third to Badri at Windsor with a battling success on the same course (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago; up 5lb for the win but that form was boosted when runner-up Trefor went one better here on Wednesday; needs to be considered.

16/1

1st

9

(4)

11th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:10 Windsor

Chief Mankato

9st 0lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Generally consistent for current yard and recent form features a Chepstow success; met traffic issues on his way to third behind Badri and Inishfallen over C&D last time; solid claims.

10/1

6

(6)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:05 Windsor

Chief Mankato

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

First win since his 2yo debut when scoring off a reduced mark at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) 26 days ago; back up 5lb but his confidence should be boosted after that success and he has been generally consistent in handicaps; shortlisted.

100/30

Form: 23-142 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Off the mark (seventh attempt) when landing a Chelmsford maiden (6f, AW) in May; eyecatching fourth on handicap debut over C&D (good to firm) next time and she found more progress when going close at Nottingham 23 days ago; this is a big step up in grade but she's only 1lb higher than last time and has possibilities if she gets a good pace.
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4th

8

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Heaven Knows

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rae Guest

Sole win from 12 starts came in C&D maiden in May and she took her AW record to 22312 when a 4l second of nine at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) 19 days ago; can go well.

7/1

4

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heaven Knows

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rae Guest

Hasn't always enjoyed the rub of the green in four turf handicaps, but hasn't been disgraced; interesting back on the AW (record 2231) and worth a second look.

8/1

5th

4

(2)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:48 Goodwood

Heaven Knows

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Rae Guest

Made winning reappearance in a 6f fillies' maiden at Chelmsford in May; better form in handicaps on next two starts and when below par at Windsor last time it was a Class 5; could resume her progress back down in grade.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.20
Straight Forecast £8.93
Trifecta £26.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Chief Mankato

SPOTLIGHT:

Badri

TOPSPEED:

Heaven Knows

NEWMARKET:

Big Cyril

The Star:

Big Cyril

The Times:

Heaven Knows

Daily Mirror:

Heaven Knows

LAMBOURN:

Chief Mankato

Telegraph:

Chief Mankato

The Guardian:

Chief Mankato

D Express:

Chief Mankato

Daily Record:

Chief Mankato

RP RATINGS:

Badri

Daily Mail:

Badri

The Sun:

Badri