Windsor will be the focal point of Monday’s racing schedule as Sky Sports Racing brings a six‑race flat meeting from the historic venue to viewers across the country. The highlight of the card is the Fitzdares Sprint Series Final Handicap, a six‑furlong contest that will see the seasoned campaigner Badri aiming to add a fourth win to his impressive record. Badri has proven to be a reliable performer for his connections, having amassed fifteen victories from seventy‑five starts.
The horse has been in fine form lately, winning his last three outings, all of which took place at Pontefract. Those successive triumphs have propelled his official rating from 89 to a current 99, marking his highest level since March 2024. The upward trajectory suggests that Badri is peaking at the right moment, and the six‑furlong sprint at Windsor offers an ideal platform for him to showcase his speed and stamina. Also returning to the Windsor track is Another Abbot, a horse that recently demonstrated a strong affinity for the course and distance with a solid performance two weeks ago.
In that race, Another Abbot finished a respectable runner‑up behind Amazing Journey, a colt who later captured the International Handicap on King George Day at Ascot. The form line from that contest is encouraging, indicating that Another Abbot could be a serious contender in the Fitzdares Sprint Series Final Handicap. His recent showing suggests he has the class and the adaptability required to thrive on the Windsor surface. Equally noteworthy is Sudden Flight, a horse that epitomises consistency.
He has placed second in each of his last three starts, the most recent of which saw him finish just behind Another Abbot. Although Sudden Flight has not broken his winless streak since July of the previous year, the recent performances have shown that he is competitive at this level. Now carrying a more favorable weight under the tutelage of trainer William Haggas, Sudden Flight appears poised to convert his near‑misses into a much‑needed victory. The Fitzdares Nursery Handicap will feature a clash between two previous winners: Harry Knows and Keep Kicking On.
Harry Knows captured his last win at Windsor in impressive fashion and has been penalised three pounds as a result. Despite the added weight, his recent form suggests he could continue his winning ways, especially if the penalty does not prove too burdensome. Keep Kicking On, on the other hand, is still relatively new to the Windsor circuit but made an immediate impact three weeks ago, securing a convincing victory. The young horse’s confidence is high, and his connections believe there is plenty more potential to be unlocked.
A fresh face in the nursery ranks is This Moment, representing the stable of Bow Echo. Dropping into a nursery race for the first time, the colt is assigned a weight of 79 pounds, reflecting the promising form shown by his trainers George Boughey and Billy Loughnane throughout the season. This Moment also carries the added intrigue of having undergone a gelding operation, which can sometimes lead to a noticeable improvement in temperament and focus. Observers will be keen to see how the horse adapts to the new class of competition.
The Find Us At Fitzdares.com Apprentice Handicap will be headlined by Mythological Star, who will be carrying a six‑pound penalty for his recent success at Ffos Las. The half‑brother of the well‑known Astro King was gelded before his debut and has steadily progressed, achieving his fourth win in the latest outing with a comfortable margin. His penultimate start saw him narrowly beaten, but the performance reinforced his status as a favourite in the apprentice division. Trainer Daniel and owner Claire Kubler have expressed confidence that Mythological Star will continue to deliver strong results.
Lastly, Hello Cotai will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing run at Epsolm last month. The horse had previously won at Windsor and then produced a respectable third‑place finish at Epsom before ending up last of four in his most recent start. While the recent form has been mixed, there is still belief that Hello Cotai could prove to be the strongest among the remaining rivals, especially if he can rediscover the form that saw him succeed on the Windsor track earlier in the season. Overall, the Windsor meeting promises a blend of seasoned campaigners and emerging talent, each with a compelling story and a clear objective: to claim victory on a day when Sky Sports Racing will broadcast the action live.
Whether it is Badri’s pursuit of a fourth win, Another Abbot’s bid to build on his recent creditable effort, or the rising stars looking to make their mark, the audience can expect an exciting and competitive program that showcases the very best of flat racing in the UK.