4.30 ARC £1Million Bonus Has £150K Increase! Nursery Handicap

This Class 4 race for 2-year-olds covers 6f 12y with a prize value of £5,652.72 for the winner.

• Flying Comet (TimeWise Total: 297)
  • Form & Assessment: Trained by S & E Crisford and ridden by Oisin Murphy, Flying Comet has shown progressive form on home soil, including a second-place finish under a penalty at Thirsk (6f, good) behind a subsequent Gimcrack winner. While he performed below par as favourite in a French sales race on soft ground last time out, his opening mark of 86 looks workable. The spotlight verdict identifies Flying Comet (nap) as the top pick, expecting him to resume progress and perform well. The trainer has a 67% win rate (18-87) overall and 4-19 on the going.
• Stardinia (TimeWise Total: 286)
  • Form & Assessment: This 2-year-old, trained by K P De Foy and ridden by David Egan, justified favouritism in a Catterick maiden (5f, good to firm) in her last start for her previous trainer. She shaped as if a return to 6f is worth exploring, suggesting she may build on that success. Stardinia has an OR of 76 and an RPR of 90. Her trainer boasts a 75% win rate (9-67) overall and 2-11 on the going.

5.00 Hamish Johnson Memorial Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

This Class 5 race for 3yo+ fillies & mares is run over 6f 12y, with the winner receiving £4,320.

• Lodge (TimeWise Total: 307)
  • Form & Assessment: Trained by B Meehan and ridden by Billy Loughnane, Lodge comfortably justified favouritism in an ordinary maiden at Ffos Las (6f, good) last month on her debut. Despite incurring a 7lb penalty, her connections believe further progress is “completely possible”. She holds an RPR of 81. The spotlight verdict regards Lodge (second choice) as open to progress despite the penalty.
• Sapphire Princess (TimeWise Total: 247)
  • Form & Assessment: This O. Sangster-trained filly, ridden by Jamie Spencer, is an ex-Irish horse who has been proving consistent (form figures 2332). She ran creditably at Ayr (6f, good to firm) most recently, having been sold for 110,000gns from Juddmonte. With an OR of 73 and an RPR of 84, she is considered to have a “fighting chance” in this field. The spotlight verdict gives its preference to Sapphire Princess, noting this could be a good opportunity on her second start for new connections.

5.30 Juddmonte EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

This is a Class 2 race for 2-year-olds over 1m 31y, offering a substantial prize of £15,462 for the winner.

• Titanck (TimeWise Total: 276)
  • Form & Assessment: Trained by R. Hughes and ridden by Finley Marsh, Titanck has run twice at about 7f, taking a step forward with a third-place finish at Ffos Las (good) in his last start. Bred to be suited by an increase in distance, he is considered a “likely player” and a similar type to Arbaawy. He has an RPR of 76. The spotlight verdict lists Titanck as a major contender on form.
• Arbaawy (TimeWise Total: 259)
  • Form & Assessment: This J. Butler-trained colt, with David Egan aboard, has had both starts over 7f. He showed improvement when beating all bar the market leader at Newmarket (good to firm) and is likely to be suited by the extra furlong in this race. He is considered a “major player” and has an RPR of 77. The spotlight verdict also identifies Arbaawy as a major contender on form.

6.00 Windsor Oktoberfest Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

This Class 4 handicap for 3yo+ is run over 1m 3f 99y, with the winner taking home £5,652.72.

• Likealot (TimeWise Total: 327)
  • Form & Assessment: Trained by R. Beckett and ridden by Rossa Ryan, Likealot ran well in a Southwell handicap (1m3f, AW) last time, showing progressive RPRs. The 3-year-old filly commands respect with an OR of 87 and an RPR of 94. The spotlight verdict narrowly prefers Likealot, calling her an “improving filly” and highlighting her potential based on breeding.
• Just An Hour (TimeWise Total: 312)
  • Form & Assessment: This B. Millman-trained horse, ridden by Oisin Murphy, has a good record (1314124) this season, including a win at Windsor (good to firm). He ran creditably here last time and is considered to have a “sound chance” off an unaltered mark of 78, with an RPR of 92. The spotlight verdict describes Just An Hour as a “solid contender” among the older runners.

6.30 Bugler Group Handicap

This Class 5 handicap for 3-year-olds is over 6f 12y, with a first-place prize of £4,396.56.

• Medinilla (TimeWise Total: 275)
  • Form & Assessment: Trained by J. Channon and ridden by Edward Greatrex, Medinilla is a dual 6f winner (soft/AW) with low mileage. She ran creditably off her current mark at Catterick (good to firm) and Chelmsford recently. With an OR of 72 and an RPR of 83, she is assessed as having “frame possibilities” again. The spotlight verdict includes Medinilla as having frame possibilities.
• Rage Of Thunder (TimeWise Total: 269)
  • Form & Assessment: Trained by G & J Moore and ridden by Tom Queally, Rage of Thunder comes from off the pace and has shown recent improvement, including an account-opening win at Salisbury and two close seconds, with the latest over C&D. Although “edging up the weights”, he looks “solid in current form”. He has an OR of 75 and an RPR of 87. The spotlight verdict positions Rage of Thunder as the “second choice” and a “solid” option.

7.00 Windsor Fireworks Night Handicap

This Class 6 race for 3-year-olds spans 1m 31y, offering £3,768.48 to the winner.

• On A Vespa (TimeWise Total: 239)
  • Form & Assessment: Trained by J. Portman and ridden by Rob Hornby, On A Vespa got off the mark on her ninth attempt, winning a 7.4f handicap at Ffos Las ten days ago (first time cheekpieces). She had run well over C&D previously, and despite a 2lb rise in weight, she is considered a “key player”. Her OR is 57 and RPR is 77. The spotlight verdict considers On A Vespa one of the two most appealing horses, noting her previous C&D performance.
• Zolder (TimeWise Total: 236)
  • Form & Assessment: Trained by D. Quinn and ridden by J F Egan, Zolder showed an improved effort when third of eight at Kempton on his handicap debut 12 days ago (7f). He runs off the same mark (OR 62, RPR 74) and is believed to remain “capable of better,” having kept on despite taking a strong hold early in the race. The spotlight verdict places Zolder as one of the two most appealing horses, indicating he shaped well on his recent debut and is open to further progress.

7.30 ARC £1Million Bonus Bigger Than Ever Handicap

This final Windsor race is a Class 5 handicap for 3-year-olds over 1m 3f 99y, with the winner receiving £4,396.56.

• Silver Chamber (TimeWise Total: 301)
  • Form & Assessment: Trained by W. Haggas and ridden by Tom Marquand, Silver Chamber’s record since handicapping (421) includes a solid effort over C&D (good to firm). Her Ripon win (1m4f, good) has been boosted by the runner-up since. With an OR of 69 and an RPR of 81, she is respected, with “further improvement plausible”. The spotlight verdict names Silver Chamber as the top pick, highlighting her as an improving filly with solid form.
• Versailles Prince (TimeWise Total: 237)
  • Form & Assessment: Trained by D & C Kubler and ridden by David Egan, Versailles Prince is a four-race maiden who was a beaten favourite on his last handicap outing (1m2f). Despite this, he is bred to do better still and is “not to be written off,” being related to several winners. He has an OR of 69 and an RPR of 78. The spotlight verdict indicates Versailles Prince “remains of interest”.