Windsor 5:40 pm
Come On Eibhlin
J Crowley, D Cunha
Come On Eibhlin makes strong claims in the fillies’ novice over 6f. Thrown in at the deep end on debut in the Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot, she still delivered a solid effort—finishing mid-division in a high-quality field, which sets her apart today in calmer company. Now stepping down in grade and looking to settle into a straight sprint test, she appears ideally suited to take advantage. With Jim Crowley booked and connections in form, she’s well positioned to produce a bold display and could prove tough to beat if repeating her Ascot effort.
Windsor 6:10 pm
Passing Thought
K Shoemark, E Walker
Passing Thought makes plenty of appeal in this restricted novice fillies’ race over 6f. A yearling purchase for 62,000gns out of a Listed-placed mare, she was pitched into the deep end on debut and finished with noticeable promise under a good partnership with K Shoemark. That effort suggests untapped speed and a readiness to improve among calmer company. With her pedigree pointing to further development and the jockey-trainer combination maintaining confidence, Passing Thought looks well suited to take a step forward and go close tonight.
Windsor 6:40 pm
Mukhtalif
J Crowley, W Haggas
Mukhtalif makes plenty of appeal in tonight’s Join Fitzdares For A Personal Service Maiden Stakes over 1m 2f at Windsor. The son of Sea The Stars showed considerable promise on debut at Nottingham, finishing a close third and learning plenty about professional handling of a large field. That initial run suggests he’ll relish this step up in trip, and the combination of Jim Crowley’s ride and William Haggas’s proven record with progressive types adds further confidence. With pedigree, gate experience, and sharp debut form in his favour, Mukhtalif is very much one to keep in the mix tonight.
Windsor 7:10 pm
Phoenix Of Dreams
J Hart, J & S Quinn
Phoenix Of Dreams holds strong claims in tonight’s Fitzdares Sprint Series Handicap over 6f at Windsor. The four-year-old has shown sharp progression recently, finishing a creditable fourth on good-to-soft ground at Ayr—his first start of the season—and holding every chance into the final furlong. He’s proven at this distance, looks well suited by tonight’s good ground, and appears ready to improve with that comeback run under his belt. With Jason Hart to ride once again and the Quinn yard in form, Phoenix Of Dreams presents an appealing blend of early speed, fitness, and value. He’s sure to go close in a tightly-contested sprint.
Windsor 7:40 pm
Kathleen Mary
R Havlin, P Chapple-Hyam
Kathleen Mary makes plenty of appeal in this evening’s British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies’ Handicap over 1m 2f. The three-year-old has shown steady progress, notably when beaten just half a length into second at Chelmsford in her handicap debut off a mark of 75—a performance that underlines her adaptability and readiness to improve on turf. Drawn well and equipped with in-form jockey Robert Havlin, she now steps into a contracted eight-runner field where her racing pattern should pay dividends. With room to improve and a pound or two in hand, she looks well suited to strike in this graded fillies’ handicap.
Windsor 8:10 pm
Bayadere
H Crouch, M Bell
Bayadere holds strong claims in tonight’s Peter Hughes & ECA Memorial Handicap over 1m 2f at Windsor. She shaped with encouragement on stable debut at Ripon earlier this month following wind surgery, and that run should have brought her on nicely. Now easing to a mark of 65 and back against more manageable opposition, she looks well suited to the demands of this contest. With Hector Crouch booked and conditions to suit, Bayadere has every chance of getting competitive in the closing stages and could well go one better tonight.
Windsor 8:40 pm
Judge Frank
G Downing, J & R Flint
Judge Frank brings strong form and course experience to the O’Gorman Brothers Centenary Handicap over 1m 31y at Windsor. The four-year-old, rated 60, is a proven winner on this track and most recently ran a solid third at Bath over 8f, showing he handles this class with ease. With a light weight of 9-11 and a clear racing pattern from mid-division, he’s well suited by the likely good ground and the step back to a mile. George Downing’s knowledgeable handling and the Flint yard’s consistency add confidence. Judge Frank has plenty in his favour — course-winning form, race-readiness, and a mark that gives him a real chance to go close again tonight.
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