1. 2.32 Oktoberfest Comes To Windsor EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
The top two TimeWise rated horses for this race are Hilitany with a Total of 297 and Noble Vow (IRE) with a Total of 252.

• Hilitany: This two-year-old filly is a £300,000 breeze-up purchase who holds two major entries. She finished a close second at Ffos Las (5f, good) and then comfortably won over the course and distance (C&D) on good to firm ground in July. She is considered the “form pick, even with a 7lb penalty” and is on the shortlist.
• Noble Vow (IRE): This two-year-old has made the frame in sprint races on good to firm ground at Salisbury and Ripon. He is regarded as “one of the main players on the figures”.
  • Overall Assessment: Hilitany appears to be a strong favourite with superior form and pedigree, even with the penalty. Noble Vow (IRE) is a solid contender for a place, but likely to be outclassed by Hilitany.

2. 3.02 Albus Studios Handicap
The top two TimeWise rated horses are Just Adair with a Total of 238 and Fascinating Lips (IRE) with a Total of 209.

• Just Adair: This three-year-old took a “significant step forward” when leading close home on his handicap debut over the C&D (good to firm) last month. He “warrants respect up just 2lb, with further progress plausible”. He is the second choice in the Spotlight Verdict.
• Fascinating Lips (IRE): This eight-year-old’s recent form includes a close second in a C&D handicap and a comfortable classified win at Lingfield (1m2f, good). He is deemed “capable of being involved”.
  • Overall Assessment: Just Adair is a strong contender due to his recent impressive performance and potential for further improvement. Fascinating Lips (IRE) is also in contention but may not be as progressive. The Spotlight Verdict’s primary recommendation is Elizabeth’s Legacy.

3. 3.32 Racecourse Marina Riverside Lodges Handicap
The top two TimeWise rated horses are Naasma (IRE) with a Total of 276 and Phaedra with a Total of 267.

• Naasma (IRE): This six-year-old mare is in “in-form” with her latest performance (half-length success) taking her record over C&D to 15311. She acts on good to firm and good to soft ground, making her a “likely player up just 2lb” and “warrants respect kept to this C&D”.
• Phaedra: This three-year-old filly has been successful on good/good to firm, including over C&D, in three of her last four starts. She was “raised only 3lb for Ripon last time; improving and may remain competitive”.
  • Overall Assessment: Both horses are in good form and have a strong record over the C&D. Naasma (IRE) has particularly consistent recent C&D form. The Spotlight Verdict, however, indicates Vulcan Way as the primary choice.

4. 4.04 Ivor Laws Memorial Race Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
The top two TimeWise rated horses are Livonian (GER) with a Total of 301 and Bintazzo (IRE) with a Total of 242.

• Livonian (GER): This three-year-old gelding showed “clear promise, as well as a battling attitude,” when narrowly beaten in a Southwell (1m, AW) contest. He is identified as the “form choice” and is on the shortlist.
• Bintazzo (IRE): This three-year-old filly finished fifth of six in a spring C&D event won by a “very useful sort”. She was a “modest fourth” at Chelmsford since but “may be capable of progress returned to turf; frame possibilities”.
  • Overall Assessment: Livonian (GER) is the standout choice based on strong form. Bintazzo (IRE) has potential for a minor placing, especially if she improves on turf.

5. 4.34 WBK Catering Equipment Handicap
The top two TimeWise rated horses are Panelli with a Total of 279 and Tokyo Joe with a Total of 268.

• Panelli: This three-year-old “failed to shine in two previous attempts at 1m but it’s worth another go after keeping on for second in first-time cheekpieces over 7f at Thirsk last month; respected”. He “ran as well as any of these last time out and this far is worth another go”.
• Tokyo Joe: This three-year-old “was coming along quite nicely until a backward step at Haydock in July (7f) but has been gelded and returns to 1m for his handicap debut; unraced on ground slower than good but could be interesting, especially if there’s money around”. He is identified by the Spotlight Verdict as the “other interesting runner” and their primary choice.
  • Overall Assessment: Tokyo Joe is considered the most intriguing runner, particularly if market confidence is shown. Panelli also has good recent form and is a respected contender.

6. 5.04 EES Group Spark Of Speed Handicap
The top two TimeWise rated horses are Made U Blush with a Total of 269 and Asian Journey (IRE) with a Total of 260.

• Made U Blush: This three-year-old had a “good start for her new stable when second of five at Salisbury last month (1m2f, good to firm)”. She was then fourth of six at Goodwood with first-time cheekpieces. The “slowest ground she’s tackled” is a potential concern, but she “ran well on good to yielding at Leopardstown in March”.
• Asian Journey (IRE): This four-year-old showed “clear signs of ability” in three novice/maiden runs. He is “bred to stay this longer trip and his dam was fully effective on slow ground; rates a likely improver and he’s an interesting contender, especially if backed”. He is the “answer” and primary selection in the Spotlight Verdict.
  • Overall Assessment: Asian Journey (IRE) is strongly favoured as the top choice due to his breeding and potential to improve on softer ground. Made U Blush is also a solid contender with good recent form.

7. 5.34 Arc All-Weather £1Million Bonus Returns Handicap (Div 1)
The top two TimeWise rated horses are Coul Angel (IRE) with a Total of 300 and Safari Dream (IRE) with a Total of 268.

• Coul Angel (IRE): This three-year-old was “progressive on AW earlier in the year; better than ever when second of ten over C&D seven weeks ago (soft)”. Despite a 2lb rise, he is “unexposed on turf and needs taking seriously”. He is the primary choice in the Spotlight Verdict.
• Safari Dream (IRE): This five-year-old “reeled off a quick hat-trick earlier in the year (6f, good to firm (twice) and AW)”. However, his form has not been as strong recently, with “suspicion a few will be stronger today”.
  • Overall Assessment: Coul Angel (IRE) is a strong favourite due to his excellent recent form on soft ground and potential on turf. Safari Dream (IRE) has previous good form but is less fancied here.

8. 6.04 Arc All-Weather £1Million Bonus Returns Handicap (Div 2)
The top two TimeWise rated horses are Whenthedealinsdone with a Total of 291 and Serenity Dream (IRE) with a Total of 282.

• Whenthedealinsdone: This seven-year-old was “back to form with a vengeance on AW early in the year, completing a 6f hat-trick (Lingfield and Wolverhampton twice)”. He is “still feasibly weighted back from six months off and he has won on good to soft and been placed on soft”.
• Serenity Dream (IRE): This four-year-old was “having his first start over 6f when readily landing a Goodwood handicap 17 days ago (good ground)”. He “pulled clear with an unexposed rival and there could well be more to come; leading claims”. He is the Spotlight Verdict’s “nap” (best bet).
  • Overall Assessment: Serenity Dream (IRE) is the clear top pick, showing impressive recent form and potential for further improvement. Whenthedealinsdone also has strong recent form, especially on AW, and is a solid contender.