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Windsor · GB · 2026-07-20 · 7:20

Fitzdares Sprint Series Handicap Stakes (Windsor Sprint Series Qualifier)

0m6f12y · Good To Firm · GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick: 6.7) · Turf · Class 4 · 3yo+ · 0-80 · £5,653 · 8 runners · Stalls: 5f, 6f, 1m2f & 1m3f - Centre; 1m - Inside · Weather: Fine

Tip

Independent Expert

Verdict

Independent Expert heads this competitive Class 4 6f at Windsor on a rating of 88, four pounds clear of Buccabay in second on our figures. An Outlaw's Grace and Amazonian Dream both sit tightly bunched on 82 and cannot be dismissed, with the whole field closely matched from there. Independent Expert is our selection, though only a low level of confidence given how narrow the gaps are throughout this eight-runner line-up.

1Buccabay1-5237
Edward Greatrex · Eve Johnson Houghton

Connections & profile

JockeyEdward Greatrex
TrainerEve Johnson Houghton
Trainer locationBlewbury, Oxfordshire
Trainer 14 daysruns: 28 · wins: 7 · percent: 25
Trainer RTF39
OwnerRaceshare Buccabay
Previous ownersThe Buckingham Partnership
Previous trainersStuart Williams, Eve Johnson Houghton
Age / Sex / Colour6 / gelding / b
Foaled2020-04-07
Draw8
Weight140
Last run122
FlagsCD

Breeding & ratings

SireSaxon Warrior (JPN)
DamFifth Commandment (IRE)
DamsireHoly Roman Emperor
Official rating80
Performance rating84
Speed rating81
Best odds10.5 (Betfair Exchange) · 9/1 (Coral) · 9/1 (Betfred)

Comment

Seventh last time out, though a third two starts back, and runner-up three starts back, this gelding has raced over today's trip and going before but returns from a lengthy 122-day absence. Second only to the selection on our figures, he's a leading danger if fresh enough.

2An Outlaw's Grace762035
Sean Levey · Richard Hannon

Connections & profile

JockeySean Levey
TrainerRichard Hannon
Trainer locationHerridge, Wilts
Trainer 14 daysruns: 58 · wins: 7 · percent: 12
Trainer RTF43
OwnerMiddleham Park Racing Xxiv Partner
Previous ownersMiddleham Park Racing Xxiv
Age / Sex / Colour4 / gelding / b
Foaled2022-02-20
Draw4
Weight139
Headgearp (run 12)
Last run7
FlagsD

Breeding & ratings

SireDandy Man (IRE)
DamWedding Wish (IRE)
DamsireAcclamation
Official rating79
Performance rating82
Speed rating79
Best odds7.2 (Betfair Exchange) · 11/2 (Bet365) · 11/2 (William Hill)

Comment

Fifth last time out, but a third two starts back, this gelding has been frequently competitive without landing a win in his last six starts. Quick to reappear just seven days later, he has raced over today's trip and going before and rates among the leading dangers on our figures.

3Independent Expert168556
Tom Queally · Jim & Suzi Best

Connections & profile

JockeyTom Queally
TrainerJim & Suzi Best
Trainer locationLewes, E Sussex
Trainer 14 daysruns: 9 · wins: 1 · percent: 11
Trainer RTF33
OwnerJ Pook
Previous ownersJ Pook, James Mcauley, Shamrock Thoroughbreds Riverstown Stables, Mrs C B Walsh, Kevin Sean Tommy Walsh Partnership
Previous trainersDenis Gerard Hogan, Stephen Thorne, Andrew Slattery
Age / Sex / Colour7 / mare / b
Foaled2019-04-17
Draw7
Weight138
Last run19

Breeding & ratings

SireGutaifan (IRE)
DamDistinguish (IRE)
DamsireRefuse To Bend
Official rating78
Performance rating88
Speed rating83
Best odds75 (Betfair Exchange) · 70/1 (7Bet) · 70 (SmarketsSBK)

Comment

Sixth last time out, this mare's recent finishing positions have been modest, though she won six starts back and has raced over today's trip and going before. Top-rated in this eight-runner field on our figures, she remains the one to beat if she can rediscover that level.

4Lequinto231331
Marco Ghiani · Tony Carroll

Connections & profile

JockeyMarco Ghiani
TrainerTony Carroll
Trainer locationCropthorne, Worcs
Trainer 14 daysruns: 38 · wins: 5 · percent: 13
Trainer RTF32
OwnerMark Wellbelove Partner
Previous ownersMrs Y Wallace, Daniel Osullivan
Previous trainersDaniel William O'Sullivan
Age / Sex / Colour9 / gelding / b
Foaled2017-04-25
Draw1
Weight137
Last run21
FlagsCD

Breeding & ratings

SireRequinto (IRE)
DamMoss Nation (GB)
DamsireMoss Vale
Official rating77
Performance rating74
Speed rating73
Best odds4.6 (Betfair Exchange) · 3.33 (SmarketsSBK) · 3/1 (Bet365)

Comment

A winner last time out, and a third two starts back, this gelding boasts admirably consistent form with places and wins throughout his last six starts. Bottom of our rankings for this race despite that profile, he'll need to improve to trouble this field.

5Em Four313578
Saffie Osborne · Jamie Osborne

Connections & profile

JockeySaffie Osborne
TrainerJamie Osborne
Trainer locationUpper Lambourn, Berks
Trainer 14 daysruns: 16 · wins: 3 · percent: 19
Trainer RTF42
OwnerJ A Osborne
Previous ownersJ A Osborne, Barratt Racing
Age / Sex / Colour4 / gelding / ch
Foaled2022-03-28
Draw3
Weight136
Last run16
FlagsD

Breeding & ratings

SireSixties Icon (GB)
DamEmten (IRE)
DamsireBungle Inthejungle
Official rating76
Performance rating79
Speed rating79
Best odds11 (Betfair Exchange) · 8/1 (Bet365) · 8/1 (William Hill)

Comment

Eighth last time out, and seventh two starts back, this gelding's form has faded since a winner five starts back. He has raced over today's trip and going before and sits mid-table on our figures, needing to reverse the recent slide.

6Amazonian Dream035722
Oisin Murphy · Rod Millman

Connections & profile

JockeyOisin Murphy
TrainerRod Millman
Trainer locationKentisbeare, Devon
Trainer 14 daysruns: 18 · wins: 4 · percent: 22
Trainer RTF38
OwnerGreat Western Racing
Age / Sex / Colour7 / gelding / b
Foaled2019-04-16
Draw6
Weight132
Headgearp (run 5)
Last run7
FlagsCD, BF

Breeding & ratings

SireBungle Inthejungle (GB)
DamGrandmas Dream (GB)
DamsireKyllachy
Official rating72
Performance rating82
Speed rating83
Best odds2.92 (Betfair Exchange) · 1.8 (SmarketsSBK) · 7/4 (Betfred)

Comment

Runner-up last time out, and runner-up again two starts back, this gelding keeps knocking on the door without landing a win in his last six. Quick to return just seven days later, he has raced over today's trip and going before and rates among the leading dangers on our figures.

7Dontspoilasale657467
Rob Hornby · Jim & Suzi Best

Connections & profile

JockeyRob Hornby
TrainerJim & Suzi Best
Trainer locationLewes, E Sussex
Trainer 14 daysruns: 9 · wins: 1 · percent: 11
Trainer RTF33
OwnerJohn Joseph Smith
Previous ownersJohn Joseph Smith, James Mcauley, Bart Osullivan Mark Devlin Nigel Ohare Philip Smith, Seven Stars Loungers Syndicate
Previous trainersDenis Gerard Hogan, Adrian McGuinness, Miss Natalia Lupini
Age / Sex / Colour6 / gelding / b
Foaled2020-03-04
Draw5
Weight130
Last run14
FlagsD

Breeding & ratings

SireKuroshio (AUS)
DamDestiny's Kitten (IRE)
DamsireNaaqoos
Official rating70
Performance rating77
Speed rating69
Best odds95 (Betfair Exchange) · 80/1 (Bet365) · 80/1 (10 Bet)

Comment

Seventh last time out, and sixth two starts back, this gelding's best recent effort was a fourth, still without a win in his last six starts. He has raced over today's trip and going before but sits down our rankings in this eight-runner field.

8Visually12-6
Rossa Ryan · Clive Cox

Connections & profile

JockeyRossa Ryan
TrainerClive Cox
Trainer locationLambourn, Berks
Trainer 14 daysruns: 23 · wins: 3 · percent: 13
Trainer RTF35
OwnerJ C Smith
Previous ownersJ C Smith
Age / Sex / Colour3 / gelding / b
Foaled2023-03-20
Draw2
Weight130
Last run35

Breeding & ratings

SireExpert Eye (GB)
DamBahama Blue (GB)
DamsireBahamian Bounty
Official rating75
Performance rating80
Speed rating70
Best odds8 (SmarketsSBK) · 9 (Betfair Exchange) · 7/1 (Betfred)

Comment

Sixth last time out, this gelding's form reads better further back, with a runner-up two starts back and a winner three starts back. He has raced over today's trip and going before and sits around midfield on our figures in this eight-runner field.