Windsor Race 2 - Fitzdares Telephone & Text Betting Restricted Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
FIGHTER'S SPIRIT (2) sets the standard after winning on debut at Beverley over 1999m, defeating CAPE FEAR (5) by 0.5L. Cape Fear (5) is the main danger with that close 2nd there and a prior 3rd at Bath over 2045m. MY MATE ROGER (6) brings consistent form with seconds at Yarmouth over 1612m and Kempton over 1609m and looks ready for this trip. PROBATION (7) was 3rd at Wolverhampton over 1905m and can figure among the minors.
Jockey: K T O'Neill
Weight: 63.5kgs
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Back in trip 603m and drops 1kg after two runs this season. Last start 11th of 12 at Leicester over 1408m on 13 Apr, beaten 34.75L with 64.5kg at $301 on good. Debut run 8th of 8 at Pontefract over 1614m on 7 Apr, beaten 33.25L at $34 on good. Needs sharp improvement but can improve with the distance drop and barrier 6.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 13/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Leicester | 1408m | GOOD | Aidan Keeley | 64.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 34.75L | $301.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Pontefract | 1614m | GOOD | Andrew Mullen | 64.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 33.25L | $34.00 |
Jockey: O J Orr
Weight: 59kgs
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Won on debut at Beverley over 1999m on 23 Apr by 0.5L on Good, sent off $3.75 with 58.5kg, beating Cape Fear. Third-up now after 18 days and rises 12m in trip from that win. Carries 59kg here with O J Orr again for S Bin Suroor. In with a chance.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Beverley | 1999m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Second-up after debuting 7th of 8 at Beverley over 1999m on 23 Apr, beaten 7.4L on Good at $26. Drops 3kg to 57.5kg and draws one gate better. S De Sousa takes over for J Keane. Can improve with added fitness.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Beverley | 1999m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.4L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Charles Bishop
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Second-up after 59 days following a 4th of 6 at Wolverhampton over 1905m on 13 Mar, beaten 8.25L at $2.62. Carries 57.5kg today, up 2kg, and draws barrier 13 after barrier 5 last time. The 3YO colt by Raging Bull is trained by D M Simcock with Charles Bishop booked. Can improve with added fitness.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | GOOD | Sean Dylan Bowen | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.25L | $2.62 |
Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Comes off a 0.5L 2nd at Beverley over 1999m on 23 Apr, sent off $2.20 and carrying 60.5kg behind Fighter's Spirit. Prior run 3rd at Bath over 2045m on 5 Apr at $8, beaten 4.1L. Drops 3kg to 57.5kg and shifts to barrier 7; third career start this season with placings in two of three. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Beverley | 1999m | GOOD | Patrick Mcdonald | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 3/8 | 05/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Bath | 2045m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.1L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,444.00 | Brighton | 1605m | GOOD | Jason Watson | 59kg | - | 7-7-7-5-5-3-4-5 | 6 |
| 7.65L | $17.00 |
Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Has been around the mark with 2nds at both starts. Last start 2nd of 11 at Yarmouth over 1612m on 11 Apr, beaten 3L by Generic, with 57.5kg at $3 on good ground. Prior run 2nd of 10 at Kempton over 1609m on 3 Dec, beaten 0.5L by Plaid, carrying 60.5kg at $4.50 after settling handy. Consistent and up in trip 399m; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 11/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | GOOD | David Egan | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4-4-4-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up today after a 59-day break. Last start 3rd of 6 at Wolverhampton over 1905m on 13 Mar, beaten 6L by Golden Muse, with 54.5kg at $6.50. Rises 2.5kg and draws wider from barrier 8; up slightly in trip. Can improve with added fitness.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | GOOD | Grace Mcentee | 54.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Callum Hutchinson
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up after 273 days. Last start 4th of 10 at Kempton over 1408m on 11 Aug, beaten 5.3L at $3.75 carrying 60.5kg in a GBB Race after racing midfield. Now draws barrier 12 and drops 3.5kg to 57kg. Can improve with the run.
Last Starts 276 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 11/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | David Probert | 60.5kg | - | 4-5-5-5-6-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.75 |
Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up after a 13-day turnaround. Last start 6th of 12 at Lingfield over 1610m on 28 Apr, beaten 7.2L in a GBB Race with 57.5kg at $17, behind Rogue Defence. Drops 0.5kg and steps up 401m. Can improve with added fitness.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 28/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | GOOD | Alistair Rawlinson | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.2L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Ashley Lewis
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up today after debuting at Newbury over 1609m on 18 Apr, finishing 25th of 25, beaten 52.35L on Good at $126 with 60.5kg. Drops 4.5kg to 56kg and draws barrier 3 again. Three-year-old colt by Time Test for M P Tregoning with Ashley Lewis riding from Whitsbury. Can improve with added fitness.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/25 | 18/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Newbury | 1609m | GOOD | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 52.35L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Jack Dace
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up after 216 days. Last start 11th of 13 at Brighton over 1605m on 7 Oct, beaten 18.95L with 60.5kg at $251, behind A Taste Of Glory. Prior run 10th of 11 at Kempton over 1609m on 24 Sep, beaten 20.45L at $201. Drops 4.5kg, up in trip 406m, and draws wide in barrier 14; needs to lift but can improve.
Last Starts 219 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 07/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Brighton | 1605m | GOOD | Jack Dace | 60.5kg | - | 6-8-12-13-13-13-11-11 | 11 |
| 18.95L | $251.00 |
| 10/11 | 24/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Jack Dace | 58.5kg | - | 10-11-11-10-10-10-10-10 | 2 |
| 20.45L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Marco Ghiani
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip to 2011m after finishing 11th at Lingfield over the same distance on 27 Apr, beaten 25.35L at $301 with 56kg. Prior runs at Kempton over 1609m yielded 6th of 8 and 12th of 12, both at big odds. Drops 2.5kg to 53.5kg and draws barrier 11; cheek pieces go on. Needs to lift but has place claims if improving.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 27/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | GOOD | Rhys Clutterbuck | 56kg | - | - | 10 |
| 25.35L | $301.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Grace Mcentee | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 41.5L | $301.00 |
| 12/12 | 04/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Grace Mcentee | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 36L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Heard
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Back in trip here after a tough Newmarket run over 2011m on 1 May when 6th of 7, beaten 28.85L by Earth Shot at $251 with 57.5kg. Prior start 10th of 11 at Yarmouth over 1612m on 11 Apr, beaten 12.55L at $126 with 53.5kg. Draws barrier 1 and drops 4kg from last start. Needs to lift but can improve from the inside draw.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $39,348.00 | Newmarket | 2011m | GOOD | Sean Dylan Bowen | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 28.85L | $251.00 |
| 10/11 | 11/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | GOOD | Sean Dylan Bowen | 53.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 12.55L | $126.00 |