Rory Delargy and David Massey are back with their look ahead to today's racing, with one recommended bet at Windsor.
Racing betting tips: Monday August 11
1pt e.w. Trefor in 7.10 Windsor at 9/1 (Coral 1/5 1,2,3,4 Coral) - min 8/1
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Like many from Phil Kirby’s yard, Unthinkable had been struggling for form earlier this season and had fallen a long way in the handicap; Kirby’s yard are in much better form now and Unthinkable was one of those that returned to form last time, travelling well and finding more than enough to see off Concert Boy over seven furlongs at Musselburgh.
The handicapper has had a say, putting her up 4lb for that win, which merely keeps her inside this 0-50 bracket, while leading apprentice Warren Fentiman takes five off, which is a big positive, and now she's found her form, it's reasonable to assume she will keep it, and this looks an excellent opportunity to build on recent gains at such a lowly level.
Woodraff beat the selection two starts back but that was on slower ground, and Unthinkable has put in an improved effort since, so there really ought be little between the two.
7.10 Windsor
TREFOR found his form in the spring after a couple of outings, including a close fourth here, and he has looked a horse for whom it had all finally clicked.
He was last seen at the beginning of July, finishing off well to claim third behind Muker at Doncaster, a drop back to five furlongs seemingly counting against him, but he ran as if still at the top of his game.
Back up to six furlongs tonight, he is drawn next to the speedy Seraphim Angel in stall 12, and she is likely to give him a lovely tow into the race.
Seraphim Angel drifted out to her left when successful here last month and that should allow Trefor plenty of room in the latter stages, whether they opt to come to the nearside rail or stay in the centre.
High drawn horses far better than expected in big fields over C&D, but that is rarely reflected in betting markets with the assumption that those nearest the stands rail are at an advantage (which was the case before they moved the stands rail out, but old habits die hard).
7.40 Windsor
A smaller field in this fillies’ race means the daw is of little concern, but pace is, and Dear Cat is capable of much better than she showed when unable to lead here last time, with her best efforts coming when allowed to dominate, which looks likely given a look at the pace map for the contest.
In truth, Dear Cat didn't run as badly here last time as her placing suggests, racing too freely in midfield and then hampered at a crucial stage, which spoiled what was left of her chances.
She made all on quick ground to win her maiden at Salisbury last season, and that form looks better in retrospect as she slammed a pair of next-time winners that day and looks well handicapped on a mark of 75 given that she beat the 80-rated Lady Chartwell by 3¼ lengths into fourth; Sofia The First, third that day, was placed off 72 recently, and Dear Cat is certainly worth another chance to prove her reduced mark to be a fair one.
Preview posted 0919 BST on 11/08/25
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