Against the calm riverside backdrop of Windsor Racecourse, Monday’s 18 May fixture unfolded through a polished seven-race programme featuring maiden contests, sprint handicaps and stamina examinations. The evening card produced several authoritative displays across varying divisions, while accomplished jockeys and trainers further strengthened their seasonal records during a competitive and professionally contested meeting.
Setting the standard during the opening stages of the programme, the Juddmonte EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Class 2) was claimed by TINA FROMTRANSPORT in a winning time of 1m 12.38s. The successful runner was guided by Jason Watson, prepared by Dylan Cunha and owned by Elb Bloodstock Ltd. FIRE THUNDER emerged as the nearest challenger in second place, while MAY BEE IN PROFIT completed the leading three in the GBB contest.
Delivering one of the sharpest sprinting performances of the evening, the Sprint Series Handicap Stakes (Class 2) went convincingly to REDORANGE, who covered the distance in a brisk 57.58 seconds. Representing AlMohamediya Racing, the winner was partnered by Rossa Ryan for trainer Clive Cox. REGAL ENVOY finished with credit in second, while RHYTHM N HOOVES secured third position.
Occupying a prominent position among the evening’s feature races, the Tattersalls ÂŁ40,000 EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Class 2) witnessed CAP SANTA LUCIA produce a composed and fluent display to prevail in 1m 43.10s. The filly was ridden by Joe Leavy, trained by Brian Meehan and carried the colours of Sam Sangster and Partner. TAHALEL stayed on for second, while WITHTEARSINMYEYES completed the frame in third.
Maintaining the evening’s competitive momentum, the Track Radio Handicap Stakes (Class 5) saw LEQUINTO secure victory in 58.68 seconds. Racing in the ownership of Mark Wellbelove & Partner, the winner was expertly handled by Rossa Ryan for trainer Tony Carroll. KISS AND RUN finished second after a consistent effort, while AL BAREZ occupied third place.
Shifting attention towards the staying division later on the card, the Telephone & Text Handicap Stakes (Class 5) over two miles culminated in success for MORBEH, who produced a resilient performance to record a winning time of 2m 28.61s. The winner represented Shadwell Estate Company Ltd, was conditioned by Roger Varian and partnered by Tom Marquand. ANY WHICH WAY secured second position, while KING OF BERKSHIRE finished third.
Further enriching the long-distance programme, the Handicap Stakes (Class 4) was annexed by WISPER following a measured display over the extended journey in 2m 27.83s. Carrying the silks of The Wisper Partnership, the winner was guided by Kieran Shoemark for trainer Alan King. SIR WILLIAM followed home in second, while SON OF MAN completed the placings in third.
Concluding the evening fixture, the Free Race Replays Handicap Stakes (Class 6) saw YACHTSMAN register victory in 1m 11.41s. The successful runner was ridden by Jonny Peate, trained by Jack Morland and owned by Plastimet Ltd. CAPE TORONADA secured second position, while ROSIEISME DARLING completed the leading trio.
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