WINDSOR TONIGHT

WINDSOR 5.40 ... MANSHOOR 1 Pt E/W @ 16/1

Lucy Wadham's charge not stood much racing for a 5Yr Old, and could be excused some unlucky runs in better class contests to date.
Resumed racing on the flat after some uninspiring efforts over Hurdles as a 3-4 Yr old, with 2 wins on the All Weather before going down a length that surface tried over 13 furlongs.
Carried wide 1st flat/turf run at Epsom in the Investec Challenge Heritage Handicap with rivals in front rated low/mid 90's, and again got took wide at Newmarket after sweating up badly before the start when running one of his best to date on grass (good to soft) with Henry Candy's higher rated runner Wiggy Smith behind.
Candy runs current favourite Beauchamp Xiara, rated 9lb lower than stablemate Wiggy Smith and has never gone well with soft in the going description so could have a lot to prove against the selection.

In 3 runs this season Manshoor raced wide at Yarmouth (0-90 Class3) and again on penultimate start at Chester off a strong pace over 12fl and never got into it.
Reportedly didn't face the kickback last run out when back on the sand at Kempton, when again got caught 3 deep all the way round.
Dropped 3lb since which entitles him to compete in this lower grade (0-75 Class5), and has at least won 3 from 12 over the distance or further and is proven on the going.
This longer run in should help jockey get a better position and if good enough, with a clear run, should have no excuses this time.

Of the 3Yr Old's getting the weight allowance, Richard Hannon's Higgy's Ragazzo may prove more forward than Akula who is taking on his elders for the 1st time, and would be the choice for a R/F/C getting weight from his lower rated rival.

Manshoor 1 Pt E/W @ 16/1
Higgy's Ragazzo R/F/C

Higgy's wins it :(
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