Windsor Race 3 - Matchbook Loves Racing Hcp
COLOURBAND (5) won a 2000m novice race at Bath during April and proven progressive in handicaps since including a 1L second in this standard tackling 2000m at Ayr. Can continue the improvement down in trip. Serious player. MIA SUNSHINE (1) showed a good level of ability in France managing a 3.5L success attempting a 1600m soft ground handicap at Saint-Cloud before a 6L seventh in the 2000m Listed Grand Prix de Fontainebleau last November. Respect delivering stable debut. MAGICAL MERLOT (7) made the frame tackling track and trip three starts back and posted a decent 5.5L third over 1800m at Lingfield forty seven days ago. Might feature. KNIGHTS GOLD (4) warrants a second look.

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Fontainebleau in the LR GRAND PRIX DE FONTAINEBLEAU November 22 over 2000m, soft track; 6 len behind Qualixia carrying 56kg at $5.80. On debut sixth of 9 at Clairefontaine August 15 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Gaga Girl with 56.5kg at $5.40. Can make an immediate impact.
Last Starts 264 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 22/11/2025 | 13 | LR OPEN M 3U | $84,100.00 | Fontainebleau | 2000m | Soft | Clement Lecoeuvre | 56kg | 2:03.21 | 7-5-7 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $5.80 |
| 1/14 | 09/11/2025 | 21 | HCP CL3 3U | $45,760.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Heavy | Clement Lecoeuvre | 58.5kg | 1:49.67 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $5.60 |
| 1/13 | 19/10/2025 | 38 | MDN 3U | $14,510.00 | Machecoul | 1650m | Soft | Stephane Breux | 55kg | 1:00.54 | - | 13 |
| 11.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/14 | 11/09/2025 | 27 | MDN 3 | $27,860.00 | Angers | 1600m | Soft | Stephane Breux | 56.5kg | 1:39.66 | - | 9 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/08/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $35,700.00 | Clairefontaine | 1800m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 56.5kg | 1:51.30 | - | 3 |
| 4.6L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Callum Hutchinson
Weight: 64kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently couldn't go on with it; ran last of 8 at Ascot on July 10 over 1600m, 14 len behind Best Rate with 61kg at $4.50. The start before that ran last of 11 at Newcastle All Weather on June 25 over 1600m, 23 len behind Treble Tee carrying 53.5kg at $17. Capable of more than he showed last time.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 10/07/2026 | 15 | APP HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Harry Vigors | 61kg | 1:39.32 | 1-2-8 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $4.50 |
| 11/11 | 25/06/2026 | 31 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | NS | Sean Dylan Bowen | 53.5kg | 1:38.01 | 1-6-11 | 9 |
| 23.5L | $17.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/05/2026 | 10 | HCP 3U | $72,600.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 60kg | 2:01.64 | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/11 | 15/05/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 57.5kg | 2:05.30 | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 12 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/04/2026 | 148 | APP HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good Firm | Jack Callan | 61kg | 2:08.50 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $9.50 |
| 7/11 | 03/12/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Jack Callan | 59.5kg | 1:38.27 | 8-7-7 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/11/2025 | 168 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callan | 57kg | 1:41.65 | 4-6-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $2.25 |
| 2/11 | 03/06/2025 | 62 | OPEN MDN 3U | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 1657m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 59.5kg | 1:42.69 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/04/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1609m | Good | Joe Fanning | 57.5kg | 1:40.23 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last in a small field at Lingfield on July 15 over 1500m, 6 len behind Desert Shadow with 62kg at $7. Last start 12th of 15 at Goodwood on August 1 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Crest Of Fire carrying 59.5kg at $41. Better than recent form suggests and he can improve sharply.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 01/08/2026 | 17 | HCP 3U | $94,220.00 | Goodwood | 1810m | Good Firm | David Probert | 59.5kg | 1:53.70 | 12-6-12 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/4 | 15/07/2026 | 92 | HCP 3U | $27,810.00 | Lingfield | 1508m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 62kg | 1:29.65 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/04/2026 | 74 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | William Buick | 56kg | 1:38.38 | - | 3 |
| 31.5L | $4.33 |
| 5/16 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | HCP70-90 3U | $77,236.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 62kg | 1:36.76 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $1.00 |
| 8/14 | 16/01/2026 | 111 | HCP80-100 3U | $101,626.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:35.51 | 12-11-8 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $11.00 |
| 7/23 | 27/09/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $317,620.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 55.5kg | 1:49.42 | 20-21-7 | 16 |
| 6.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 24/08/2025 | 92 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 63.5kg | 1:37.49 | 3-6-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 24/05/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $55,350.00 | Haydock Park | 1643m | Good | William Buick | 58.5kg | 1:41.61 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
| 1/14 | 03/05/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $73,800.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Tom Marquand | 59.5kg | 1:38.33 | 9-6-1 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 10/14 | 12/04/2025 | 35 | HCP 4U | $41,510.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Jamie Spencer | 61kg | 2:07.95 | 13-10-10 | 15 |
| 10.5L | $9.00 |
| 10/12 | 08/03/2025 | 197 | HCP 4U | $99,570.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | David Probert | 54.5kg | 1:46.64 | 9-9-10 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 9 at Chester on July 11 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Crazee Icon with 62kg at $6.50. Before that 3rd of 9 at Great Yarmouth on June 18 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Gorgeous Mr George with 61kg at $4. Definite threat over this longer trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 11/07/2026 | 23 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 1508m | Good | Jack Doughty | 62kg | 1:32.12 | 7-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 18/06/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Good Firm | Jack Doughty | 61kg | 1:36.97 | 7-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 01/06/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $25,410.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good Firm | Cieren Fallon | 59.5kg | 1:36.27 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 9/12 | 16/05/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Alistair Rawlinson | 60.5kg | 1:36.33 | - | 12 |
| 8.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/04/2026 | 30 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Epsom Downs | 1709m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 1:45.72 | - | 7 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/03/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Soft | Hollie Doyle | 57kg | 2:14.42 | - | 4 |
| 10.0L | $12.00 |
| 9/12 | 07/03/2026 | 146 | HCP 4U | $92,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1740m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 54.5kg | 1:46.38 | - | 1 |
| 6.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/12 | 12/10/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 56kg | 1:38.74 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/11 | 13/09/2025 | 8 | HCP 3U | $40,590.00 | Chester | 1524m | Good Soft | Cieren Fallon | 59.5kg | 1:31.73 | 8-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/09/2025 | 14 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Elizabeth Gale | 58kg | 1:41.31 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 11/17 | 22/08/2025 | 22 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | York | 1609m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 51.5kg | 1:38.28 | 11-15-11 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Harry Davies
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd in a small field at Ayr on July 27 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Empirical carrying 59kg at $3. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Chester on June 12 over 2100m, 6 len behind Morbeh with 60.5kg at $13. Has ability and is one of the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 27/07/2026 | 45 | HCP 3U | $17,870.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 59kg | 2:07.95 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/06/2026 | 49 | HCP 3 | $27,230.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good Soft | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | 2:17.89 | 3-2-4 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/04/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $27,230.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | James Doyle | 61kg | 2:11.57 | 4-3-3-3-3-3-4-5 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/8 | 05/04/2026 | 125 | NOV 35 | $18,150.00 | Bath | 2011m | Good | Harry Davies | 56kg | 2:11.16 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/12/2025 | 60 | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | James Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:40.56 | 5-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 02/10/2025 | 19 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | 1:44.00 | 2-1-3 | 12 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $92,250.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 59kg | 1:40.63 | 4-4-7 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $19.00 |

Jockey: P J Dobbs
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at Newbury on July 9 over 1600m, 9 len behind Grizedale with 61.5kg at $9.50. The start before that 5th of 12 at Newbury on June 23 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Bami with 64.5kg at $4. Nicely placed and shouldn't be far away.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 09/07/2026 | 16 | HCP 3U | $25,410.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good Firm | Joe Leavy | 61.5kg | 1:36.22 | 12-5-4 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/12 | 23/06/2026 | 31 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Pat Dobbs | 64.5kg | 1:23.31 | 10-9-5 | 13 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/22 | 23/05/2026 | 11 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | York | 1408m | Good | Alec Voikhansky | 58kg | 1:25.00 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/05/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Seamus Cronin | 56kg | 1:36.93 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/04/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Bath | 1609m | Fast | Joe Leavy | 61kg | 1:38.37 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.91 |
| 10/13 | 07/04/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 59kg | 1:38.71 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | John Fahy | 58.5kg | 1:38.26 | 5-7-6-7-7-6-5-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Tyrese Cameron | 58.5kg | 1:25.99 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/9 | 12/02/2026 | 5 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Thomas Greatrex | 60kg | 1:24.31 | 6-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/02/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Thomas Greatrex | 61kg | 1:26.00 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
| 7/8 | 21/01/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Tyrese Cameron | 56kg | 1:39.87 | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 47-day let-up. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Lingfield on June 27 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Savvy Disko carrying 58kg at $2.40. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Musselburgh on June 6 over 1800m, 9 len behind Blues And Royals with 51.5kg at $3.30. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | HCP 3 | $19,600.00 | Lingfield | 1810m | Good Firm | Paddy Bradley | 58kg | 1:53.11 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $2.38 |
| 4/7 | 06/06/2026 | 26 | HCP 3 | $90,750.00 | Musselburgh | 1810m | Good | Lauren Young | 51.5kg | 1:51.25 | 6-7-4 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/12 | 11/05/2026 | 34 | HCP 3 | $19,600.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | David Egan | 60kg | 1:42.04 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 07/04/2026 | 173 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 60kg | 1:40.07 | 6-5-5-6-6-6-7-5 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 16/10/2025 | 13 | NOV 2 | $17,420.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good Firm | Mason Paetel | 56.5kg | 1:35.21 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.91 |
| 2/9 | 03/10/2025 | 35 | NOV 2 | $12,550.00 | Southwell | 1422m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 60.5kg | 1:28.81 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
| 3/11 | 29/08/2025 | 13 | NOV 2 | $12,700.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 59kg | 1:39.43 | 7-5-3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/10 | 16/08/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:24.57 | 8-9-6 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start ran last in a small field at Epsom Downs on July 30 over 1700m, 5 len behind Trio with 58kg at $3. The race before that won by 1.0 len at this track on June 15 over 1600m defeating Flyta carrying 61kg at $2.90. Worth another try.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 30/07/2026 | 45 | HCP F 3 | $28,140.00 | Epsom Downs | 1709m | Good Firm | Rob Hornby | 58kg | 1:47.64 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/06/2026 | 23 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 1:42.27 | 8-6-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.88 |
| 6/12 | 23/05/2026 | 22 | HCP 3 | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Good | Harry Davies | 60kg | 2:10.92 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | 53 | HCP 3 | $19,330.00 | Goodwood | 2011m | Good | Rob Hornby | 60kg | 2:14.29 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/03/2026 | 20 | NOV F 3 | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 58kg | 2:01.27 | - | 8 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 17/02/2026 | 13 | MDN F 3U | $19,570.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | Neutral | Rhys Clutterbuck | 55kg | 2:03.18 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 04/02/2026 | 68 | NOV F 3U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Harry Davies | 56kg | 1:39.13 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.75 |
| 2/9 | 28/11/2025 | 30 | NOV F 2 | $11,430.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 59kg | 1:28.73 | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/9 | 29/10/2025 | 27 | NOV F 2 | $22,080.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | 1:26.75 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.38 |
| 2/9 | 02/10/2025 | 27 | MDN F 2 | $72,600.00 | Salisbury | 1408m | Good | David Egan | 58kg | 1:31.47 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/11 | 05/09/2025 | 31 | MDN F 2 | $27,220.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Soft | David Egan | 58kg | 1:46.93 | 2-3-7 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |