Today's Windsor Tips, Racecards And Results
Windsor — Results from 14 September 2026
Yesterday at Windsor the card produced a mix of predictable winners and a couple of surprise results. Mertoun took the opener after an awkward break to lead late and hold on, while Instant Force reversed the favourite to land the EBF maiden. Song Of The Clouds and Queen Of Scotland both asserted themselves comfortably in their respective contests, and Distant Rumble showed noticeable improvement to score in the Ivor Laws Memorial. King Of Berkshire made all in the 16:12 handicap, Amalou provided the big-price result of the day at 22/1, and Cameley Days finished the card with a composed display to win the finale. A handful of runners were withdrawn on veterinary or suitability grounds but all eight scheduled races were completed.
Key notes
Non-runners/withdrawals included Kodi Fire (unsuitable ground), Virtue King and Regatta (vet’s advice / lame) and Correspondence (self certificate). Connections reported that several winners travelled well and were ridden positively — Distant Rumble was noted to have benefited from a more prominent ride, and Amalou improved for first-time blinkers according to the trainer’s representative.
Latest winners
| # | Race (time) | Winner | Odds | Trainer / Jockey | Winning Margin | Short note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matchbook Signup Handicap (13:42) | Mertoun | 4/1 | Jane Chapple-Hyam / Rossa Ryan | 1 | Awkward start but headway 2f out and led inside final furlong. |
| 2 | Matchbook Betting Exchange EBF Maiden (14:12) | Instant Force | 13/2 | K R Burke / Pierre-Louis Jamin | 1 1/2 | Prominent, led over 1f out and kept on inside final furlong. |
| 3 | Follow Matchbook On X Novice Stakes (14:42) | Song Of The Clouds | 2/1 | William Haggas / Tom Marquand | 2 1/4 | Made all, faced challenge over 2f out, kept on well. |
| 4 | Kim Smith Memorial Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (15:12) | Queen Of Scotland | 8/15 | George Boughey / Billy Loughnane | 4 1/2 | Prominent, led over 1f out and kept on well. |
| 5 | Ivor Laws Memorial Race Handicap (15:42) | Distant Rumble | 5/1 | Roger Teal / Marco Ghiani | 4 1/4 | Midfield early, headway under 3f out and went clear final 110yds. |
| 6 | Bet £20 Get £40 Handicap (16:12) | King Of Berkshire | 11/8 | Andrew Balding / Callum Hutchinson | 6 | Made all, ridden over 2f out and went clear inside final furlong. |
| 7 | NSI Fire & Security Handicap (16:42) | Amalou | 22/1 | Daniel & Claire Kubler / Saffie Osborne | nk | Headway over 2f out, led inside final 110yds; first-time blinkers aided performance. |
| 8 | Neverland Drone Show Handicap (17:12) | Cameley Days | 5/2 | Chris Dwyer / Marco Ghiani | 2 1/4 | Rear early, strong late run to lead and go clear inside final 110yds. |
Overall the card at Windsor offered a tidy mix of forward two-year-olds and improving handicappers. Connections will be pleased with the likes of Distant Rumble and King Of Berkshire, while Amalou’s win at big odds will give her connections plenty to ponder for a worthwhile follow-up entry. No races were abandoned, though a number of declarations were withdrawn on welfare or suitability grounds.
Windsor Tips and Today’s Races
For all the best tips for Windsor, make sure to check out our free through-the-card tips, as well as our top tips section, which includes our NAP of the day.
You can also view our racecards for every meeting each day, including the race days at Windsor. The racecards provide key information, including which stall the horses are drawn in, their form, who their trainer is and which jockey is riding etc.
Windsor Race Results
Check out all the latest results from previous meetings at Windsor. Looking at previous results can prove informative, for example you might find that a certain jockey has an impressive record when riding at Windsor.
Racecourse Guide
Set in 165 acres of beautiful Berkshire countryside and located on the banks of the River Thames, Windsor is best known for its lively summer evening fixtures that take place on thirteen consecutive Mondays. Windsor is one of only two UK courses with a figure-of-eight circuit and therefore it tends to play into the hands of the well-balanced, nimble individual. The course is becoming known for its quality of maiden race and indeed for a consistently vibrant handicapping scene.
Dining, Hospitality & Facilities
For a finer, premium experience there are a trio of restaurant options available at Windsor – The Royal Club, The Riverbank and the 1866 Restaurant.
For those wishing to have a more private dining experience, there is the option of the Private Boxes. All boxes offer unrivalled views, a variety of food packages, hospitality admission and access to all public areas around the racecourse.
Tickets
There are three ticket options available at Doncaster racecourse:
- Silver Ring Enclosure. The only enclosure where you are able to bring your own picnic. Allows access to the centre of the course so you can be in the heart of the action.
- Grandstand Enclosure. Offers excellent views of the course and winning post, along with seating areas and a choice of eateries.
- Heidsieck Club Enclosure. Offers a prime location right next to the winning post, along with a wide choice of bars and restaurants.
Contact and Location
Royal Windsor Racecourse, Maidenhead Rd, Windsor, West Berkshire SL4 5JJ. United Kingdom.
Official Website: http://www.windsor-racecourse.co.uk/
The Effect of the Draw
High numbers are best in sprints when the ground is good or faster, but it’s the opposite on soft and heavy ground, when low numbers have a clear edge. Good to soft ground cancels out biases. Concentrate on the bottom seven stalls in soft and heavy ground sprints, cross out any runner drawn in single figures in fast-ground sprints with more than eighteen runners.
Local Knowledge
Taxis
- Five Star Car Hire (0.8 miles away)
Tel: +44 1753 859555 - Windsor Royal Station (1.1 miles away)
Tel: +44 845 700 0125
Places to Stay
- Harte & Garter Hotel (1.2 miles away)
High Street, Windsor SL4 1PH, UK
Tel: +44 33 0390 0494 - Macdonald Windsor Hotel (1.2 miles away)
23 High Street, Berkshire SL4 1LH, UK
Tel: +44 34 4879 9101 - Castle Hotel Windsor – MGallery by Sofitel (1.2 miles away)
18 High Street, Windsor SL4 1LJ, UK
Tel: +44 1753 252800
Places to Eat
- Bill’s (1.1 miles away)
64-67 Windsor Royal Station, Jubilee Arch, Windsor SL4 1PJ, UK
Tel: +44 1753 864586 - Thai Square (1.1 miles away)
29 Thames Street, Windsor SL4 1PR, UK
Tel: +44 1753 868900 - Bel & The Dragon (1.1 miles away)
Thames Street, Windsor SL4 1PL, UK
Tel: +44 1753 866056