May 07 / 15.27 Windsor

15.27

Good To Firm

Padel Maidenhead Anniversary Cup Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 31y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Padel Maidenhead Anniversary Cup Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 372-04

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
0-17 but he's a consistent sort and posted a solid fourth of 12 in 1m Wetherby handicap 11 days ago; ought to be thereabouts again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Zarathos

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Dylan Cunha

Progressive British raider arrives in excellent form; notched up successive handicap wins at Windsor (1m, gd-fm) and York (7f, good) and another fine effort on latest at Epsom (7f, gd-sft) when a neck runner-up off 85; 5lb higher here so will need to improve again but that's not impossible; top rider booked.

6/1

2nd

9

(16)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Zarathos

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Dylan Cunha

Off the mark at the 18th attempt at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month and followed up in big field at York (7f, good) eight days later; latest 7lb rise may not stop this thriving 4yo if he handles the softer ground here.

8/1

1st

14

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Zarathos

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dylan Cunha

Finally got the job done in Windsor contest (1m, good to firm) last week and did it comfortably, opening his account at the 18th attempt; great chance under a penalty, provided he's in the same form back down in trip; due to go up 4lb in future.

9/2

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 34-547

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Yet to register a victory but he arrives in decent nick, fading late when seventh in 1m2f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; not out of things back in trip in a change of headgear.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Hare Rail

9st 6lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Roger Teal

0-18 and his record is a patchy one; below par at Salisbury last month and the change of headgear isn't enough to tempt.

14/1

9th

3

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

The Hare Rail

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Still a maiden after 17 starts but scores good marks for consistency; runner-up in first-time visor (retained) at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month and ought to be on the premises again here.

6/1

2nd

8

(1)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

The Hare Rail

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Teal

Yet to register a victory but he arrives in decent nick, fading late when seventh in 1m2f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; not out of things back in trip in a change of headgear.

11/2

8/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form: 8-5014 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run at Lingfield (1m2f) in February and backed it up with a solid fourth of 12 in 1m2f handicap there the following month; considered.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

(9)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Under The Sun

8st 10lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Ended a long losing run at Lingfield (1m2f) in February and backed it up with a solid fourth of 12 in 1m2f handicap there the following month; considered.

8/1

4th

9

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Under The Sun

10st 9lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: Gary & Josh Moore

He had been badly out of sorts prior to popping up at 80-1 in a C&D handicap four weeks ago; still has handicapping scope up 3lb but it remains to be seen if he can back that effort up.

5/1

1st

9

(5)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Lingfield (AW)

Under The Sun

9st 6lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

His mark continues to tumble but he isn't giving any obvious indication he's likely to take advantage, failing to beat a rival on all three AW starts this winter.

33/1

Form: 0006-9 D

Last run: 101 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Bagged a pair of 1m handicaps at Chepstow and Sandown last summer; failed to fire on the AW over the winter but yard is going well so he could bounce back returned to turf after a break.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:35 Chepstow

Great Blasket

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Has won seven of his 25 races on turf; has run well in three starts since returning last month and should run his usual solid race.

11/2

7th

5

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Wetherby

Great Blasket

9st 11lb

J: Lloyd Applegate

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Has won seven of his 24 races on turf and sound run last time when 0.75l third at Nottingham (8.5f, good); on a good mark at present and could go well.

4/1

3rd

4

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Great Blasket

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

C&D winner; 5lb lower than for his last success; ran a solid race on this month's return to turf at Windsor; one to consider.

5/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 11150- CD

Last run: 229 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick over C&D in August but he ended the season with a couple of below-par efforts at Wolverhampton and Newbury; needs to hit the ground running on his seasonal return.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

15:50 Chepstow

Kodi Fire

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Well placed to rattle off a fast-ground hat-trick last summer (7f/1m); this campaign has been harder work but he fared a bit better last time, is down to a winning mark and now wears cheekpieces for the first time; not solid, but a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

10/1

4th

1

(4)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

13:56 Brighton

Kodi Fire

11st 2lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Charles Hills

Completed a hat-trick last summer, over 7f here and then twice at 1m; not at the same level this season but realistically treated if he can turn things around in a new tongue-tie.

14/1

8th

12

(12)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

Kodi Fire

9st 2lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Charles Hills

Landed a three-timer last summer, including one over C&D; should strip fitter following his recent fifth of 11 at Windsor (1m, good to firm) but may need to come down the weights.

8/1

Form: 226-00

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
A fair 1m2f winner at his best for Alice Haynes, but he's failed to beat a rival in handicaps at Lingfield (1m5f) and Bath (1m) in 2026; others appeal more.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 5

20:50 Ffos Las

Risen Again

9st 4lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

A fair 1m2f winner at his best but yet to run a race of note since leaving Alice Haynes.

14/1

6th

10

(4)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Risen Again

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

A fair 1m2f winner at his best for Alice Haynes, but he's failed to beat a rival in handicaps at Lingfield (1m5f) and Bath (1m) in 2026; others appeal more.

25/1

11th

8

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Bath

Risen Again

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Sole win (21 races) was over 1m2f at Yarmouth last May but subsequent efforts include two seconds; left Alice Haynes for 17,000gns in October and came last of 12 (hood removed) when upped to 1m5f for new yard in February; now has a bit to prove over a trip this short.

33/1

Form: 434-

Last run: 205 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in a trio of runs in 2025, keeping on into fourth in 7f Leicester novice in October; since gelded and this son of Ulysses could have more to offer now going handicapping.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Symphony Of Joy

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Made debut last July and there was promise among his three novice starts, but he's finished down the field this year in his first two handicaps (1m/7f, good to firm); needs to get back on track.

16/1

11th

15

(15)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Symphony Of Joy

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Best effort from four starts was on debut (7f, good); beaten 9l in a Windsor maiden handicap (1m, good to firm) when last seen; has since had wind surgery; probably best watched unless market vibes are strong.

16/1

7th

6

(2)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Symphony Of Joy

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin Frost

Showed some promise in a trio of runs in 2025, keeping on into fourth in 7f Leicester novice in October; since gelded and this son of Ulysses could have more to offer now going handicapping.

7/1

16/1

Form: 10000- D

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
A fairly useful 6f-1m AW winner at his best for Darryll Holland, but he failed to beat a rival on his yard debut in 7f Kempton handicap in November; needs to take a big step forward after a break.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

4

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Dutch Kingdom

10st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Jim Boyle

Seven-time AW winner for Darryll Holland, notably of a 7f handicap at Southwell in March 2025 when 5lb higher; well beaten in three runs for Jim Boyle and, although the last two were on turf, enough to prove even back on AW.

33/1

8th

6

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield

Dutch Kingdom

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Jim Boyle

All seven wins have been on AW; yet to hit form in two runs for this yard; cheekpieces return but best watched at present.

16/1

8th

7

(10)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Dutch Kingdom

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

A fairly useful 6f-1m AW winner at his best for Darryll Holland, but he failed to beat a rival on his yard debut in 7f Kempton handicap in November; needs to take a big step forward after a break.

16/1

Form: 8757-5

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
A dual 1m2f scorer in 2024 for Simon and Ed Crisford; failed to fire for Susan Corbett last year, though, and he came in a below-par fifth for his new yard in 1m Bath handicap last month; not easy to make a case for.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Crimson Road

10st 1lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Hard to fancy on the evidence of the last 12 months but he was useful in his prime and he's one to watch in the betting off a reduced mark on his third start for this yard.

33/1

9th

11

(12)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Crimson Road

8st 10lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: John & Rhys Flint

A dual 1m2f scorer in 2024 for Simon and Ed Crisford; failed to fire for Susan Corbett last year, though, and he came in a below-par fifth for his new yard in 1m Bath handicap last month; not easy to make a case for.

20/1

Form: 8228-0

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
A fair 1m maiden for Ed Walker; last of 13 for his new yard on his handicap debut at Lingfield (1m2f) in February, though, and well held over hurdles at Kempton since.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:37 Goodwood

Canopus

9st 4lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

A 1m maiden winner for Ed Walker; no worthwhile form over hurdles or on the Flat (two handicaps) for this operation.

33/1

10th

4

(8)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Canopus

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

A fair 1m maiden for Ed Walker; last of 13 for his new yard on his handicap debut at Lingfield (1m2f) in February, though, and well held over hurdles at Kempton since.

25/1

6th

9

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Kempton

Canopus

10st 10lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Runner-up twice on Flat for previous stable; couple of poor performances, including over hurdles, for new yard.

40/1

8/1

Form: 1342-0 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
In fine form last summer, scoring at Ffos Las (1m) and signing off with an excellent second over 1m2f here; set a lot to do on his return from eight months off when tenth in 7f Thirsk handicap 19 days ago; should strip sharper now and he's very much one to consider back up in trip.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

18th

14

(18)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Narmar

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Ex-Henry de Bromhead; Ffos Las winner for current yard in June last year (1m, good to soft), but has beaten just two horses home in his two runs this term.

50/1

11th

1

(7)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Narmar

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

In fine form last summer, scoring at Ffos Las (1m) and signing off with an excellent second over 1m2f here; set a lot to do on his return from eight months off when tenth in 7f Thirsk handicap 19 days ago; should strip sharper now and he's very much one to consider back up in trip.

8/1

10th

10

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Narmar

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Did well once cheekpieces were added last summer, winning at Ffos Las (1m, good to soft) and in the frame on four other occasions; can get it wrong at the start and that may be an issue dropping back to 7f.

10/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £13.70
Straight Forecast £10.05
Tricast £182.45
Trifecta £147.00

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Zarathos

LAMBOURN:

Kodi Fire

The Times:

The Hare Rail

POSTDATA:

Under The Sun

SPOTLIGHT:

Narmar

Daily Record:

Symphony Of Joy

RP RATINGS:

Great Blasket

The Guardian:

Zarathos

Daily Mirror:

Zarathos

The Sun:

Zarathos

Telegraph:

Kodi Fire

Daily Mail:

Kodi Fire

The Star:

The Hare Rail

D Express:

Under The Sun

TOPSPEED:

Narmar