7:00 Windsor
This Class 4 handicap over 1m31y at Windsor on good to firm ground features an eleven-runner field where the KTB Fit ratings are tightly bunched at the top end. The principals are headed by Stardancer, rated 65, with Bubbles Wonky close behind on 63, while the remainder sit between 53 and 39. With the pace expected to be strong, the race should test stamina late on and provide opportunities for those coming from off the pace.
How the race shapes up
A strong pace is anticipated given the presence of at least two habitual front-runners in Bubbles Wonky and Eazy On The Eye, both of whom tend to make the running or race prominently. This shape looks likely to test those setting the fractions, with the possibility of the pace collapsing in the final furlong. That scenario would play into the hands of hold-up performers, several of whom are drawn across the field and will be looking to pick up the pieces late.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Stardancer KTB Selection65/100Stardancer is a fair performer who arrives in decent nick after a win and a solid fourth last time.
- 2Bubbles Wonky63/100Fair performer who has been consistent of late with three placed efforts in his last six starts.
- 3Bold Impact53/100Fair sort who won over this trip at the course earlier in his career and has placed on good to firm ground.
- 4Maximising51/100Fair performer who has been consistent of late with two seconds from his last three starts.
- 5Happy Banner50/100Happy Banner is a fair performer who arrives in solid nick with four placed efforts from his last five starts.
- 6Tribal Wisdom49/100Tribal Wisdom is a fair handicapper who has been running to form without winning of late.
- 7Newfangled46/100Modest performer who has won once here from six runs and also has four wins from 21 starts at this trip.
- 8Eazy On The Eye45/100Modest performer who has run well at this track on both visits, finishing second on the most recent one.
- 9Berry Clever43/100Modest performer who has been consistent enough without winning for some time, landing just one of his last 14 starts.
- 10Potomac River42/100Modest performer who has been consistent enough without winning, finishing in the frame on his last two starts including a fair third at Kempton last time.
- 11Albus Anne39/100Modest performer who has been placed three times from four runs at Windsor without winning.
The contenders
Stardancer KTB Fit 65/100
Stardancer is a fair performer who arrives in decent nick after a win and a solid fourth last time. He has already won on good to firm and at today's trip, and the booking of Georgia Dobie adds some encouragement given her 10% strike rate at Windsor from 107 rides. Clive Cox holds a solid 14% record at the track from 627 runs, which is another plus, though the wide draw in stall 11 is far from ideal. Usually held up, he produces his effort late and should be suited if the anticipated strong pace materialises. The trainer and jockey combination shows an 8/27 (30%) record with an A/E of 2.55 and +£60.70 LSP.
Bubbles Wonky KTB Fit 63/100
Bubbles Wonky is a fair performer who has been consistent of late with three placed efforts in his last six starts. He has won on good to firm and at this trip though his record at the distance overall is modest. The yard has an 8% strike rate at Windsor from 24 runs while Billy Loughnane posts a stronger 17% from 117 rides. Stepping up in class, he is likely to make the running or race prominently and will test the stamina of those behind in a race with a strong pace expected. His recent form figures of 943331 underline his reliability in recent outings.
Bold Impact KTB Fit 53/100
Bold Impact is a fair sort who won over this trip at the course earlier in his career and has placed on good to firm ground. Dropping back from 1m2f should suit after a mixed bag of recent runs that include both a win and some lesser efforts. Rod Millman and Tom Marquand both have solid established records at Windsor, with respective strike rates of 10% from 809 runs and 15% from 713 rides, though their combined record reads 2/26 (8%) with an A/E of 0.51. Usually held up, he will look to produce his effort late in what is expected to be a strongly run race.
Maximising KTB Fit 51/100
Maximising is a fair performer who has been consistent of late with two seconds from his last three starts. Drawn in stall one he should get a nice tow into the race from his hold-up style, which is taken with high confidence. He is unproven on good to firm ground and this is his first run at Windsor. The trainer and jockey both have modest records at the track, the combination showing 25/165 (15%) with an A/E of 0.74 and -£77.20 LSP.
Happy Banner KTB Fit 50/100
Happy Banner is a fair performer who arrives in solid nick with four placed efforts from his last five starts. He has been competitive on good to firm ground, placed three times from five starts on the surface without winning, and has placed four times at this trip though he still lacks a win at the distance. Ed Walker holds a respectable 17% strike rate at Windsor from 235 runs, but George Downing's 4% strike rate from 117 rides is more modest. Usually held up, he will be another looking to come from off the pace in a race with a strong pace likely.
The rest of the field
Tribal WisdomKTB Fit 49/100
Tribal Wisdom is a fair handicapper who has been running to form without winning of late. He has placed here before and is proven at this trip, though he drops back in distance today having last run over further. The yard has a solid record at Windsor but the 7 lb claimer is making only his second ride at the track.
NewfangledKTB Fit 46/100
Newfangled is a modest performer who has won once here from six runs and also has four wins from 21 starts at this trip. Consistent enough on good to firm with one win and five places from nine starts on the surface. Trainer and jockey both have modest strike rates at Windsor.
Eazy On The EyeKTB Fit 45/100
Eazy On The Eye is a modest performer who has run well at this track on both visits, finishing second on the most recent one. Has placed twice on good to firm and has won at today's trip, though she has been below her best on her last two starts. Trainer and jockey both operate at a 7% strike rate here.
Berry CleverKTB Fit 43/100
Berry Clever is a modest performer who has been consistent enough without winning for some time, landing just one of his last 14 starts. He steps up to 1m today having won at the trip in the past though his recent efforts have all come over 7f so this is a fresh question. The trainer has a modest 5% strike rate here from 88 runs while the jockey is 6% from 51 rides.
Potomac RiverKTB Fit 42/100
Potomac River is a modest performer who has been consistent enough without winning, finishing in the frame on his last two starts including a fair third at Kempton last time. He has shown he can be competitive on good to firm but remains winless and is now making his first appearance at Windsor. The trip is also unproven at this exact distance.
Albus AnneKTB Fit 39/100
Albus Anne is a modest performer who has been placed three times from four runs at Windsor without winning. Drops back to her winning trip today having been out of form over 1m2f last time, though she is 0-4 on good to firm ground. Trainer's modest 3% strike rate at the track is a negative.
KTB verdict
Stardancer is the KTB Selection. A fair performer in decent nick after a recent win and solid fourth, he has already scored on good to firm and at this trip, with the trainer's solid record at Windsor and the jockey booking both adding to his appeal despite the wide draw. The strong pace expected should suit his hold-up style as he looks to come from off the pace late. Main dangers include Bubbles Wonky, who brings strong recent consistency and the likely pace angle from stall 2, and Bold Impact, who knows this track and trip well while dropping in class.
KTB Selection Stardancer
Morning odds
Best available price per runner, captured 00:01 UTC, 29 Aug. These are a morning snapshot and will have moved — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Morning price | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Stardancer | 12/1 | Bet365 |
| Bubbles Wonky | 13/2 | 7Bet |
| Bold Impact | 5/1 | Bet365 |
| Maximising | 7/2 | Bet365 |
| Happy Banner | 6/1 | 7Bet |
| Tribal Wisdom | 30/1 | 7Bet |
| Newfangled | 14/1 | Bet365 |
| Eazy On The Eye | 17/2 | Midnite |
| Berry Clever | 15/2 | Bet365 |
| Potomac River | 7/1 | William Hill |
| Albus Anne | 20/1 | William Hill |
This is the narrative read of the 7:00 Windsor. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the Windsor racecard. Every result we hold for the track is on the Windsor results & records page. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.
Questions about this race
Which horse is best suited by the expected strong pace?
Stardancer, Bubbles Wonky, Bold Impact, Maximising, Happy Banner, Tribal Wisdom, Newfangled, Berry Clever, Potomac River and Albus Anne are all usually held up, so the strong pace that could collapse late would favour these hold-up horses.
Who has the best trainer and jockey combination record at Windsor?
Stardancer's trainer and jockey show an 8/27 (30%) record with an A/E of 2.55 and +£60.70 LSP.
Which horses have previous course form at Windsor?
Bold Impact has won here (1 from 5), Newfangled has won here (1 from 6), Eazy On The Eye has placed on both visits (2nd and 5th), Tribal Wisdom has placed once from two runs (6th and 2nd) and Albus Anne has been placed three times from four runs (7th, 3rd, 3rd, 2nd).
Which runners are proven on good to firm ground?
Stardancer has 1 win from 1 on good to firm, Bubbles Wonky has 1 win from 3 (2 placed), Bold Impact has 1 win from 6 (3 placed), Happy Banner is placed 3 of 5 on good to firm, Tribal Wisdom is placed 1 of 10 on good to firm, Newfangled has 1 win from 9 (5 placed), Eazy On The Eye is placed 2 of 4 on good to firm, Berry Clever is placed 2 of 6 on good to firm, Potomac River is placed 1 of 3 on good to firm while Maximising is unproven and Albus Anne is 0-4.
Which horses are stepping up or dropping in class?
Bubbles Wonky, Eazy On The Eye and Potomac River are stepping up in class while Bold Impact is dropping in class.
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