August 18 / 18.00 Windsor

18.00

Good To Firm

Get Raceday Ready Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Get Raceday Ready Nursery Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 21026 D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Moving up to 6f did not work out on his latest outing but he'd shown plenty (without improving much) over 5f before that, including when second of five in a Sandown nursery on penultimate start; back to 5f today but could be vulnerable against less exposed rivals.
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9th

3

(11)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:50 York

Lil Brother

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Paul Attwater

Consistent colt who can boast 5f wins at Nottingham (novice) and Windsor (nursery off 4lb lower) this season; finished behind two of today's rivals at Haydock two weeks ago but he raced further away from the stands' rail than either Clear Force or Concert and it was also his first run on slower than good; apprentice takes off a handy 5lb; contender.

11/2

4th

3

(1)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Haydock

Lil Brother

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Paul Attwater

Won a Nottingham novice (5f, good) in June; disappointed on his nursery debut here (6f) last month but put that right dropped back to 5f at Windsor (good to firm; Army Bugler fourth) just eight days later; respected.

9/2

1st

1

(9)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

18:00 Windsor

Lil Brother

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Paul Attwater

Moving up to 6f did not work out on his latest outing but he'd shown plenty (without improving much) over 5f before that, including when second of five in a Sandown nursery on penultimate start; back to 5f today but could be vulnerable against less exposed rivals.

10/1

Form: 145 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
All three races over 5f on good; won well at Chepstow on debut but only fourth of five in the Hilary Needler at Beverley later in May; that saw her start 40-1 for a hot conditions stakes at Goodwood 19 days ago but she showed improved form in fifth of 11, in touch for a long way; still looked capable of better and should be a player on this nursery debut.
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7th

5

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

Angel Numbers

9st 7lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Record of 0-9 since debut success but she is somewhat threatening to double her tally, having finished second in two of her three outings this term, latest at Bath (5f, firm); not ruled out.

13/2

2nd

4

(9)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

15:30 Bath

Angel Numbers

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Best effort since switched to AW when runner-up on penultimate start; capable of being involved and she gained sole win on turf; however, 0-8 since that debut performance.

8/1

5th

7

(3)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Angel Numbers

8st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Successful debut at Chepstow (5f) last May; that didn't help her handicap mark but she returned to action with a good second of nine over C&D this month to one who'd had a run; back up 1lb; can be involved again.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 560213 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won at Brighton in April and dead-heated for first in a four-runner nursery over C&D (again on good to firm) last month; bit below form at Sandown latest and, after his eight races already, others are less exposed.
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11th

1

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Kesta

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Busy spell as a juvenile included wins in Brighton maiden (5.5f) and course nursery (5f, again good to firm); also stays 6f and landed series final at Nottingham (good to soft) in October; more exposed than most of these and finished last on his reappearance, however; drops back down in grade.

8/1

11th

12

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newmarket

Kesta

8st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Ran 12 times as a 2yo, winning three times; the ground may have been too soft when down the field at Newbury on his final run last year but likely a few of these will have his measure.

33/1

3

(7)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:25 Newbury

Kesta

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Admirably consistent gelding who is thriving on his racing, proving better than ever when seeing off five rivals in 6f Nottingham nursery (good to soft) 23 days ago; should give another good account.

3/1

Form: 521 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Second at Bath (5.7f, good) was a lot better than debut, despite a stumble leaving the stalls, and he went one better with similar form in an eight-runner maiden at Leicester (5f, good to firm; led over 2f out) later in June; should bring potential to handicaps.
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7th

5

(4)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Haydock

Army Bugler

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Warren Greatrex

Off the mark in a Leicester novice in June and his nursery debut fourth behind Lil Brother at Windsor (also 5f, good to firm) last month was a solid effort; hasn't always looked entirely comfortable on quick ground so this forecast easier surface might suit.

13/2

4th

4

(8)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

18:00 Windsor

Army Bugler

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Second at Bath (5.7f, good) was a lot better than debut, despite a stumble leaving the stalls, and he went one better with similar form in an eight-runner maiden at Leicester (5f, good to firm; led over 2f out) later in June; should bring potential to handicaps.

11/2

Form: 478

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
It's eyecatching to see a Gosden/Godolphin runner at the foot of the weights in this handicap and a nursery winner would be a major rarity for the yard; he's not accomplished much but shaped as if 6.5f, 7f and 6f have all been too far and looks well worth a crack now at 5f.
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4th

1

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

14:10 Catterick

Yachtsman

10st 6lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Jack Morland

Confirmed earlier promise for his current yard to gain a first win in 6f Windsor handicap three days ago; scored readily there so big shout under a penalty with talented claimer Harry Vigors in the saddle.

5/2

1st

1

(12)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:10 Windsor

Yachtsman

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jack Morland

Faded over 5f here on handicap debut and final start for the Gosdens; ran well when a staying-on fourth on Lingfield AW (7f) in March on second start for this yard but dropped right out at Leicester since (also 7f; hood refitted, now discarded); suspicion for now that the AW may suit best.

20/1

7th

7

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Leicester

Yachtsman

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jack Morland

0-6 but he's reached the frame in two handicaps for his current yard and was beaten less than 2l at Lingfield (7f, AW) last month; hasn't looked entirely straightforward but he didn't get the best of runs last time and he's in the mix back on turf; hood reapplied

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 321 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Upset in the stalls on his intended third start (withdrawn) and gelded soon afterwards; showed plenty of pace either side of that when second at Brighton (5f, good to firm) and narrowly winning a novice at Musselburgh (5f, good) ten days ago; could still prove capable of better with cheekpieces enlisted on this handicap debut.
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8th

6

(10)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Mission Classified

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Has come up short, wearing cheekpieces, in two nurseries since novice win; change of headgear needs to make a difference.

12/1

6

(9)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Thirsk

Mission Classified

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Form figures of 321 in novice/maiden events but he kicked off his nursery career with a tame effort at Windsor (5f; cheekpieces added) last month; still early days but he needs to resume his progress to make a serious impact.

12/1

6th

2

(1)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

18:00 Windsor

Mission Classified

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Upset in the stalls on his intended third start (withdrawn) and gelded soon afterwards; showed plenty of pace either side of that when second at Brighton (5f, good to firm) and narrowly winning a novice at Musselburgh (5f, good) ten days ago; could still prove capable of better with cheekpieces enlisted on this handicap debut.

4/1

Form: 3321 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three minor honours on good to firm before her clearcut win in a five-runner nursery at Musselburgh (5f, good) 17 days ago, always front rank; 9lb rise looks a bit steep but this speedy filly could have more to give.
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1st

1

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Thirsk

Dazzling Haze

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Robert Cowell

A dual 5f winner for Simon and Ed Crisford at two; made an encouraging start for new yard after seven months off when fifth of 14 over C&D last month so enters calculations.

13/2

5th

2

(9)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:07 Thirsk

Dazzling Haze

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Robert Cowell

Won two of her four nursery runs for the Crisfords, including over C&D in September (good ground); improvement necessary to overcome this mark but she can't be ruled out on her first run for Robert Cowell.

12/1

5th

2

(2)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Haydock

Dazzling Haze

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Off the mark with a winning handicap debut at Musselburgh in August and, after a blip at Windsor, she regained the winning thread under Jack Callan at Thirsk (also 5f, good) three weeks ago; up 6lb but she's got a largely progressive profile.

4/1

16/1

Form: 391039 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Her seven races yielded one win, from the front at Lingfield (5f, good) in May; third of five at Haydock was a respectable first stab at nurseries, before she was outclassed at 66-1 in a conditions stakes at Goodwood (6l behind Angel Numbers); balance of form suggests this will be a tricky task.
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6

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Ffos Las

Guernsey Lady

9st 6lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Good-ground novice winner last year; not her first placing in handicap company when a close third at Bath two weeks ago after 142 days off; possibilities.

9/2

3rd

1

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:28 Bath

Guernsey Lady

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: David Evans

Off the mark in a 5f Lingfield novice (good) last May; reached the frame in a couple of handicaps since but she's been hard to predict and was last of seven in her final run (6f, AW) last year; record is now 1-11 and comes with risks attached on her return; visor worn last time is removed.

14/1

Form: 416673 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Usually a front-runner and he landed a 5f Yarmouth maiden in April on the fourth of his eight races; creditable third under another 7lb claimer in a novice at Redcar (5f, good to firm) on latest outing; has since changed hands and left Des Donovan; needs extra against less exposed rivals.
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7

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Ffos Las

Alkuwarrior

9st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Record of 1-11 overall; has finished last in two sprint handicaps for current yard; cheekpieces added.

25/1

14th

14

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Alkuwarrior

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Changed stables last summer and it was an inauspicious start for this yard when last of nine in course nursery (good to firm) in August; subsequently gelded but again trailed the field at Bath (also 5f, firm) on his reappearance last month; plenty to prove on his first go at 6f.

40/1

9th

5

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

15:30 Bath

Alkuwarrior

9st 3lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Maiden winner for previous yard; absent and gelded since failing to beat a rival last August on debut for new stable; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £25.70
Straight Forecast £20.94
Tricast £179.13
Trifecta £183.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Angel Numbers

Daily Mail:

Mission Classified

POSTDATA:

Dazzling Haze

NEWMARKET:

Yachtsman

LAMBOURN:

Army Bugler

The Star:

Kesta

Telegraph:

Dazzling Haze

RP RATINGS:

Angel Numbers

TOPSPEED:

Angel Numbers

The Times:

Angel Numbers

The Guardian:

Angel Numbers

Daily Mirror:

Angel Numbers

D Express:

Mission Classified

Daily Record:

Mission Classified