Windsor 20:50 Turf Talk Ratings
The 20:50 at Windsor is a three-year-old handicap where the Turf Talk ratings are based on official ratings, Racing Post Ratings, Topspeed figures, trainer form, jockey form, distance suitability and Racing Post Postdata indicators.
Turf Talk Ratings
| Rank | Horse | Rating | Key Positives | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mertoun | 90 | Highest RPR and Topspeed figure in the race, strong Postdata profile and Rossa Ryan booked. | TOP RATED |
| 2 | Takeitorleaveit | 88 | Strong recent RPR, best proven distance record and solid Topspeed figure. | MAIN DANGER |
| 3 | Roserunner | 86 | Joint-top official rating, distance winner and Marco Botti/Marco Ghiani combination. | SHORTLIST |
| 4 | Blue Celestial | 84 | James Tate yard in excellent recent form and holds a solid RPR profile. | CONTENDER |
| 5 | Feisty Minx | 82 | Joint-top official rating and a fair Topspeed figure, with Kieran Shoemark booked. | PLACE CHANCE |
| 6 | Grey Sands | 80 | Distance winner with a competitive RPR, though the Topspeed figure is weaker. | RESPECTED |
| 7 | Palace Artois | 79 | William Haggas and Tom Marquand combination gives him some appeal despite modest figures. | INTERESTING |
| 8 | Amazing Anita | 78 | Billy Loughnane booking is a positive, but she needs to step up on the figures. | NEEDS MORE |
| 9 | Lordsbridge Bay | 75 | Some ability in the profile but needs improvement on the current ratings. | WATCHING BRIEF |
| 10 | Inclusive | 72 | Limited positives compared with the leading contenders. | OPPOSE |
| 11 | Laurasia | 68 | Lowest rating profile in the field and needs significant improvement. | OPPOSE |
The Turf Talk rating combines official ratings, Racing Post Ratings, Topspeed, trainer form, jockey form, distance suitability and Postdata indicators.
Final Verdict
Mertoun comes out top on the Turf Talk ratings thanks to having the strongest combination of Racing Post Rating and Topspeed in the race, alongside a very positive Postdata profile and the booking of Rossa Ryan.
Takeitorleaveit rates the main danger. He has one of the strongest recent RPR figures and brings the best proven distance record into the race. Roserunner also makes the shortlist as a distance winner with a solid official rating and a respectable Marco Botti/Marco Ghiani profile.
Blue Celestial is also worth noting with James Tate in strong recent form, but the top three look the clearest on the available data.
Turf Talk Selections
1. Mertoun 7/4
2. Takeitorleaveit 4/1
3. Roserunner 18/1
