August 14 / 18.30 Windsor

18.30

Good To Firm

Racing League Race 25 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 6f 12y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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Racing League Race 25 Handicap (For horses In The Care Of Trainers Registered To Racing League)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 898-10 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Made an immediate impact for his new yard with a convincing Newmarket win (5f, good to firm; well backed) in July, and a poor effort at Ascot next time is easily forgiven as he reared at the start and raced alone up the centre of the track; fine at 6f and still feasibly treated if getting it right at the start.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Emperor Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Keady

First run for Michael Keady when winning this race 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark; two good runs on fast ground this year (below par on slower going in the Epsom Dash) and he's likely to make another bold bid.

5/1

2nd

3

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Emperor Spirit

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Keady

Blows hot and cold but he is on a dangerous mark and his second of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in May was a fine effort; subsequent run in the Dash at Epsom can be forgiven (ground) and this should be more to his liking; other pace influences on show.

7/1

14th

16

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Emperor Spirit

8st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Keady

Appreciated the return to turf when finishing second of 17 at Ascot five weeks ago; 1lb rise still leaves him on a feasible mark; rarely seen on slower than good.

20/1

Form: -80625 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Good second over C&D on his penultimate start but failed to see things out having over-raced in a good race here on Monday; others appeal more for win purposes.
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Verdict Starting price

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

11th

8

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Inishfallen

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

Proving hard to win with (1-25); not beaten far on last two AW runs in the spring; failed to make a significant impact in a Listowel race won by Unauthorized.

14/1

10th

4

(9)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Inishfallen

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Proving hard to win with; not beaten far last two AW runs, behind I Bid You Ajou when sixth at Naas last time; handicapper starting to play ball.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: -01250 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Looked good dropped to 5f at Ascot in April and ran creditably on his next two starts; low draw excuses a lesser run back at Ascot last month; returns to 6f and shouldn't be passed over lightly.
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Verdict Starting price

3

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Salisbury

Blue Day

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

Won at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in April and kept on for close second at Haydock (5f, good to firm) next time; feasibly treated on that form but he hasn't shone on his last two outings and needs to get back on track.

8/1

3

(9)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Blue Day

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Looked good dropped to 5f at Ascot in April and ran creditably on his next two starts; low draw excuses a lesser run back at Ascot last month; returns to 6f and shouldn't be passed over lightly.

9/2

13

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Blue Day

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Harry Charlton

Impressed over C&D in April, his first attempt at 5f; ran well at Haydock next time and the ground shouldn't have been an issue when only fifth at Hamilton last time; still possible he's happiest on good to firm though and could yet rate higher at the trip.

7/1

Form: 7-7802

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Useful as 2yo for Karl Burke; struggled, albeit in good races, for that yard this year but he was sold for 70,000gns last month and made a fine start for his new connections when finishing off well for second at Chepstow last week (6f, good); 2lb ahead of the handicapper after that run and he's one to take seriously.
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Verdict Starting price

15th

4

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

King Of Light

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Stuart Williams

Did well for Stuart Williams in the second half of 2025; solid efforts on his first two runs this year before taking his form to new heights with a runaway win at Windsor (6f, good to firm); hit with an 8lb rise for that but it was a good time and there is no suggestion he was flattered; promising apprentice takes off 5lb; one to consider.

6/1

1st

9

(10)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:00 Windsor

King Of Light

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Narrow 6f defeat at Chepstow last August but his next two runs at the trip were a failure and kept to shorter since, winning at Haydock (good to soft) in September; two respectable efforts at 5f this year (no aids latest) don't suggest this mark is ripe for plucking back at 6f, though.

5/1

5th

8

(11)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

King Of Light

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Won a 5f handicap (good to soft; first time in tongue-tie/cheekpieces combination) at Haydock last September off a 6lb lower mark; stayed on for second behind the impressive Lexington Blitz at Goodwood on last month's return; withdrawn at York two weeks ago having got upset in the stalls (9-1 at the time of withdrawal); the more rain the better; no accessories today.

14/1

Form: 622066

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Both his wins have come over 5f but he has been unable to land a blow over that trip on his last three starts, getting going too late at Goodwood most recently (officially on heavy but riding quicker); should have a big run in him back at 6f.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

14

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Brosay

8st 10lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Well handicapped on his 6f form last season, including a course win off 4lb higher, but he hasn't got it going yet this year; 5f on fast ground perhaps sharp enough and stall 1 unlikely to be a positive.

33/1

6th

3

(3)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Goodwood

Brosay

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Pike

Won 6f handicaps at Windsor and Ascot last summer; dropped down the weights in defeat this season but there have been glimmers of promise and ground softer than good will be of benefit; ran no sort of race at Carlisle eight days ago (in cheekpieces) but his usual blinkers are back on today; Oisin Murphy booked; interesting.

7/1

12th

2

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Brosay

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Pike

Back-to-back 6f wins at Windsor (good to firm) and Ascot (good to soft) in 2025; has taken a while to get going this season but he shaped as if coming to the boil when sixth of 14 at Newbury (led briefly over 1f out) two weeks ago; back to his last winning mark and should be at concert pitch now.

12/1

Form: -03846 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has plenty of speed and he has run some sound races following his long absence; blinkers didn't help here in June last time, however, and he was subsequently gelded; dangerous mark if that procedure has the desired effect.
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9th

2

(5)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Zoulu Chief

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Heather Main

Shaped okay at Lingfield in January; down the field at Leicester last month but he was harried up front and weakened in the final furlong; dropped 2lb and this easier track will help; one to consider.

9/2

10th

10

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Zoulu Chief

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Ran creditably at Lingfield in January when bidding for a 6f AW double; 8lb higher than when second at Newmarket (7f) on last turf attempt but he's proved consistent since being gelded and his first two handicap wins were on good to firm; in the mix.

13/2

Form: 222- BF

Last run: 343 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in three 6f events as a 2yo, mixing it with some useful opposition on a variety of ground; gelded during 343-day absence; should bring potential to this handicap debut and interesting to see how he fares in the betting.
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Verdict Starting price

7

(6)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Boxtel

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Runner-up in three 6f events as a 2yo, mixing it with some useful opposition on a variety of ground; gelded during 343-day absence; should bring potential to this handicap debut and interesting to see how he fares in the betting.

7/1

2nd

3

(11)

5th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Newbury

Boxtel

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

in touch with leaders, switched right soon after start

5/4

2nd

2

(11)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Newmarket (July)

Boxtel

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

First foal of Group 1 winner Skitter Scatter; 10-1 when promising second on last month's debut at Newbury (6f, good to firm) and the convincing winner has since run well in a Group 2; open to improvement and one to consider.

7/2

Form: -73042 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f maiden on his second 2yo start and followed up under a penalty in a 6f novice at Thirsk soon afterwards; best handicap run this year when second at Doncaster (7f) 12 days ago, travelling notably strongly but unable to peg back the more prominently ridden winner off a slow early gallop; 2lb rise is not insurmountable and a truly run 6f could be ideal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

19:20 Lingfield

Huscal

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charles Hills

Maiden and novice winner who is yet to win a handicap but last time's third of 14 at Newbury (7f, good to firm; fourth has won since) was his best run of this term; far from ruled out off a career-low mark.

4/1

3rd

1

(10)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Huscal

10st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

He's gone 0-12 in handicaps but is edging down the weights and ran well to finish fourth of ten at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last time (form has been franked); this season's runs have been in Class 3s so this is a drop in grade.

10/1

Form: 451529 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins this season, the latter off 6lb lower at Newmarket in May (good to firm); weakened having made the running in the first week of Racing League action three weeks ago (soft ground); better than that but the stable may have stronger claims with King Of Light.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(11)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

Rebel Path

9st 13lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Merely mid-division at Newmarket (6f, good) three weeks ago but prior to that he took a step back in the right direction when third on the Rowley Mile there (6f, good) and his stable is in fine form; not discounted.

7/1

8th

4

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Rebel Path

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Beat Fiscal Policy decisively on the Rowley course (6f, good to firm) last May when rated 3lb higher; ran well for third in the same race five weeks ago; not ruled out.

10/1

3rd

11

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Rebel Path

8st 13lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Tame end to last season and no return to form on his two starts this year; however, he's 2lb lower than when winning this under Olivia Haines last year (good to firm) and the return to the Rowley Mile could trigger a revival.

12/1

Form: 667339 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last year; promising efforts over C&D and at Yarmouth (both on soft) last month but he found things happening too quickly on good to firm ground over C&D on Monday; blinkers now replaced by a new visor.
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10

(7)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Bishops Crown

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

His three wins have come over 6f but he's hinted when running well over that trip this summer that this return to 7f is worth exploring; versatile ground-wise and could be in with a chance.

10/1

10

(1)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Bishops Crown

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

C&D winner last year; promising efforts over C&D and at Yarmouth (both on soft) last month but he found things happening too quickly on good to firm ground over C&D on Monday; blinkers now replaced by a new visor.

16/1

9th

12

(2)

11th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:10 Windsor

Bishops Crown

8st 8lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Form off current mark, all in Class 4, features a success over C&D in 2024 and placed efforts the last twice; steps up two grades but Oliver Carmichael takes off a handy 7lb; could go well.

10/1

Form: 350867 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
0-13 at Windsor but he has often run well over C&D; only midfield in last week's Racing League fixture and likely vulnerable for win purposes once again.
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6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

11/2

Form: 55-734

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo who has shaped with considerable promise in both 6f handicaps, notably at Chepstow last week where he tanked through the race, leading around a furlong out before tiring and losing three places in the final furlong; could do with settling a bit better and being more smartly into stride but it seems inconceivable that he's not better than this mark when things fall into place; outside stall is not ideal for one who can be lit up though.
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3rd

4

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

15:25 Hamilton

Montezuma

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Often threatened better as a 3yo and he has made good progress this year, albeit he only has one win (5f, good to soft) to show for it; not beaten far into fifth in a blanket finish at Thirsk 17 days ago (5f, good); now sports a hood for the first time and that could help this free-going sort.

100/30

5th

11

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Montezuma

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Competitive over 5f at Musselburgh this spring and wasn't at his best at Hamilton two weeks ago (6f); capable of bouncing back.

13/2

13th

3

(14)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Montezuma

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Three solid efforts over 5f at Musselburgh this spring; no worries about the return to 6f in another big field and he may yet be capable of better; high on the shortlist.

7/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £184.80
Straight Forecast £160.02
Tricast £1050.90
Trifecta £2054.50

Selections

NEWMARKET:

King Of Light

SPOTLIGHT:

Huscal

RP RATINGS:

Montezuma

Daily Mail:

Boxtel

TOPSPEED:

Brosay

POSTDATA:

Inishfallen

The Star:

Bishop's Crown

LAMBOURN:

Huscal

Telegraph:

Huscal

The Sun:

Huscal

The Times:

King Of Light

The Guardian:

King Of Light

D Express:

King Of Light

Daily Mirror:

King Of Light

Daily Record:

King Of Light