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Windsor · GB · 2026-07-20 · 8:20

ECA 125th Year Anniversary Handicap Stakes

1m2f0y · Good To Firm · GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick: 6.7) · Turf · Class 6 · 4yo+ · 0-65 · £3,768 · 11 runners · Stalls: 5f, 6f, 1m2f & 1m3f - Centre; 1m - Inside · Weather: Fine

Tip

Fast Steps

Verdict

Fast Steps is our selection, preferred to the head of our figures on a progressive profile built on places in each of his last three starts. Grey Fox is narrowly ahead on our figures at 73 and cannot be ignored, while Norflondonforever and Super Hit both have recent wins in their favour and complete the group of leading dangers. Fast Steps' consistent placing and scope for more make him our pick in this Class 6 with medium confidence.

1Grey Fox549-66
David Probert · Emma Lavelle

Connections & profile

JockeyDavid Probert
TrainerEmma Lavelle
Trainer locationOgbourne Maizey, Wilts
Trainer 14 daysruns: 3 · wins: 0 · percent: 0
Trainer RTF30
OwnerW H Simpson
Previous ownersW H Simpson, Mrs Jennifer Simpson Racing
Age / Sex / Colour9 / gelding / gr
Foaled2017-03-04
Draw5
Weight135
Headgeart (run 29)
Last run27
FlagsCD

Breeding & ratings

SireGutaifan (IRE)
DamBoucheron (GB)
DamsireGalileo
Official rating65
Performance rating73
Speed rating75
Best odds18.5 (Betfair Exchange) · 16 (SmarketsSBK) · 14/1 (Bet365)

Comment

Grey Fox heads our figures on 73lb with a strong speed rating of 75, and he's raced over today's trip and ground before. Sixth in each of his last two starts though, and without a win in his last five, question marks remain.

2Norflondonforever641-80
Edward Greatrex · Faye Bramley

Connections & profile

JockeyEdward Greatrex
TrainerFaye Bramley
Trainer locationLambourn, Berks
Trainer 14 daysruns: 5 · wins: 2 · percent: 40
Trainer RTF46
OwnerMrs Penelope Walshe
Previous ownersMiss F Bramley
Previous trainersGary Brown
Age / Sex / Colour5 / gelding / ch
Foaled2021-02-11
Draw7
Weight135
Last run36

Breeding & ratings

SireExceed And Excel (AUS)
DamAlchemilla (GB)
DamsireDubai Destination
Official rating65
Performance rating68
Speed rating65
Best odds35/1 (7Bet) · 36 (Betfair Exchange) · 33/1 (Unibet)

Comment

Norflondonforever won three starts back and has raced over today's trip and ground before. Ranked third on our figures at 68, he was unplaced last time out but a 36-day let-up could bring a bounce-back.

3Super Hit267413
Rossa Ryan · James Owen

Connections & profile

JockeyRossa Ryan
TrainerJames Owen
Trainer locationNewmarket, Suffolk
Trainer 14 daysruns: 48 · wins: 11 · percent: 23
Trainer RTF55
OwnerR J Lorenz
Previous ownersSaeed Sultan Al Rahoomi Partner
Previous trainersDarryll Holland, Marco Botti
Age / Sex / Colour5 / gelding / b
Foaled2021-02-23
Draw1
Weight134
Headgearht (run 9)
Last run13
FlagsD, BF

Breeding & ratings

SireToo Darn Hot (GB)
DamHeaven's Angel (IRE)
DamsireHenrythenavigator
Official rating64
Performance rating67
Speed rating62
Best odds4.7 (Betfair Exchange) · 3.5 (SmarketsSBK) · 10/3 (William Hill)

Comment

Super Hit was a winner two starts back and confirmed that promise with third last time out, fit again after just 13 days. He has raced over today's trip and ground before, but sits behind the leading trio on our figures at 67.

4Thiscouldbefun64-603
Taylor Fisher · J S Moore

Connections & profile

JockeyTaylor Fisher
TrainerJ S Moore
Trainer locationUpper Lambourn, Berks
Trainer 14 daysruns: 10 · wins: 0 · percent: 0
Trainer RTF43
OwnerMrs Wendy Jarrett J S Moore
Age / Sex / Colour4 / filly / b
Foaled2022-03-19
Draw8
Weight133
Headgearp (run 15)
Last run19

Breeding & ratings

SireCoulsty (IRE)
DamShrewd Approach (IRE)
DamsireDawn Approach
Official rating63
Performance rating66
Speed rating69
Best odds26 (Betfair Exchange) · 22/1 (Coral) · 22/1 (Ladbrokes)

Comment

Thiscouldbefun was third last time out but is yet to win in her last five starts, with two sixth-placed efforts in that run. She has raced over today's ground before and shows a fair speed figure of 69, without standing out on official figures.

5Fast Steps47-332
Oisin Murphy · Rod Millman

Connections & profile

JockeyOisin Murphy
TrainerRod Millman
Trainer locationKentisbeare, Devon
Trainer 14 daysruns: 18 · wins: 4 · percent: 22
Trainer RTF38
OwnerEric Gadsden
Previous ownersEric Gadsden, Saeed Suhail
Previous trainersRichard Hannon
Age / Sex / Colour8 / gelding / b
Foaled2018-03-27
Draw2
Weight133
Headgearp (run 12)
Last run27
FlagsCD

Breeding & ratings

SireFootstepsinthesand (GB)
DamInis Boffin (GB)
DamsireDanehill Dancer
Official rating63
Performance rating70
Speed rating72
Best odds4.4 (Betfair Exchange) · 3.2 (SmarketsSBK) · 11/4 (Bet365)

Comment

Fast Steps has been admirably consistent, second last time out following back-to-back thirds, and he's raced over today's trip and ground before. Yet to win in his last five starts, he holds solid claims at 70 on our figures and a strong speed figure of 72.

6Saliko-79406
Saffie Osborne · Jack Jones

Connections & profile

JockeySaffie Osborne
TrainerJack Jones
Trainer locationNewmarket, Suffolk
Trainer 14 daysruns: 17 · wins: 2 · percent: 12
Trainer RTF31
OwnerThe Twilight Zone Syndicate
Previous trainersRae Guest
Age / Sex / Colour4 / filly / b
Foaled2022-05-24
Draw4
Weight132
Headgearp (run 4)
Last run16
FlagsD

Breeding & ratings

SireKameko (USA)
DamSaliyna (FR)
DamsireLinamix
Official rating62
Performance rating66
Speed rating67
Best odds28 (Betfair Exchange) · 25 (SmarketsSBK) · 22/1 (Bet365)

Comment

Saliko was sixth last time out and has yet to win in her last five starts, with a below-par ninth four starts back. She has raced over today's trip and ground before, and a fair speed figure of 67 offers a shred of encouragement.

7Danehill Star214332
Billy Loughnane · Tony Carroll

Connections & profile

JockeyBilly Loughnane
TrainerTony Carroll
Trainer locationCropthorne, Worcs
Trainer 14 daysruns: 38 · wins: 5 · percent: 13
Trainer RTF32
OwnerThe Rebelle Boys
Previous ownersD Boocock
Age / Sex / Colour5 / gelding / b
Foaled2021-04-11
Draw11
Weight131
Headgearp (run 8)
Last run16
FlagsD

Breeding & ratings

SireTen Sovereigns (IRE)
DamRockshine (GB)
DamsireFastnet Rock
Official rating61
Performance rating62
Speed rating60
Best odds10.5 (Betfair Exchange) · 8/1 (Unibet) · 8/1 (BetMGM)

Comment

Danehill Star won five starts back and has followed up with three placed efforts since, including a fresh runner-up last time out. He has raced over today's trip and ground before, though a rating of 62 puts him firmly in the pack here.

8Sansanetti11-664
Pat Cosgrave · Stuart Williams

Connections & profile

JockeyPat Cosgrave
TrainerStuart Williams
Trainer locationNewmarket, Suffolk
Trainer 14 daysruns: 24 · wins: 3 · percent: 13
Trainer RTF31
OwnerDarblay Partnership
Previous trainersDylan Cunha
Age / Sex / Colour4 / filly / b
Foaled2022-05-04
Draw3
Weight129
Last run23
FlagsD

Breeding & ratings

SireSottsass (FR)
DamSanaya (IRE)
DamsireBarathea
Official rating59
Performance rating58
Speed rating66
Best odds16/1 (BetTom) · 16/1 (PricedUp Bet) · 16/1 (BetAhoy)

Comment

Sansanetti won four and five starts back but form has since dipped, with two sixth-placed efforts before an improved fourth last time out. Hard to fancy on our figures at 58, though a useful speed figure of 66 and experience over today's trip and ground offer some hope.

9Pay Attention8-9265
Sean Levey · Faye Bramley

Connections & profile

JockeySean Levey
TrainerFaye Bramley
Trainer locationLambourn, Berks
Trainer 14 daysruns: 5 · wins: 2 · percent: 40
Trainer RTF46
OwnerStudart James Bloodstock
Previous trainersTom Ward
Age / Sex / Colour4 / gelding / b
Foaled2022-04-12
Draw10
Weight129
Headgeart (run 10)
Last run18

Breeding & ratings

SireMohaather (GB)
DamTetrad (USA)
DamsireMalibu Moon
Official rating59
Performance rating66
Speed rating59
Best odds18.5 (Betfair Exchange) · 16 (SmarketsSBK) · 14/1 (Bet365)

Comment

Pay Attention was fifth last time out but ran better into second three starts back, and is yet to win in his last five. He has raced over today's trip and ground before, and sits well above his official mark of 59 on our figures of 66.

10Guinness Lad-65213
Ashley Lewis(5) · Neil Mulholland

Connections & profile

JockeyAshley Lewis(5)
TrainerNeil Mulholland
Trainer locationLimpley Stoke, Wilts
Trainer 14 daysruns: 8 · wins: 1 · percent: 13
Trainer RTF19
OwnerP Magee
Previous ownersP Magee, Neil Mulholland Racing Ltd
Age / Sex / Colour6 / gelding / bl
Foaled2020-03-20
Draw6
Weight122
Headgearh (run 20)
Last run42
FlagsC, BF

Breeding & ratings

SireBerkshire (IRE)
DamNever Again (IRE)
DamsireJeremy
Official rating52
Performance rating58
Speed rating51
Best odds5.3 (Betfair Exchange) · 7/2 (Betfred) · 7/2 (Spreadex)

Comment

Guinness Lad won two starts back and was runner-up three starts back, but was only third last time out. A 42-day absence and a modest speed figure of 51 raise questions, though he has raced over today's trip and ground before and ranks tenth of eleven on our figures at 58.

11My O My046530
Olivia Tubb(5) · Shaun Lycett

Connections & profile

JockeyOlivia Tubb(5)
TrainerShaun Lycett
Trainer locationLeafield, Oxon
Trainer 14 daysruns: 3 · wins: 1 · percent: 33
Trainer RTF43
OwnerMontefeltro Racing My O My
Previous ownersJj Culhane Mrs E Oleary
Previous trainersCharles Hills
Age / Sex / Colour4 / filly / b
Foaled2022-01-31
Draw9
Weight116
Headgeartb (run 6)
Last run37

Breeding & ratings

SireSottsass (FR)
DamKitkitty (FR)
DamsireOlympic Glory
Official rating45
Performance rating50
Speed rating56
Best odds70 (SmarketsSBK) · 70 (Betfair Exchange) · 50/1 (Bet365)

Comment

My O My is yet to win in her last six starts and sits bottom of our figures at 50, though a third two starts back was a highlight. She has raced over today's trip and ground before, and a speed figure of 56 is a shred of encouragement.