For the first time in nearly 20 years, Jumps racing is back at Windsor! We've got seven races over obstacles for you to enjoy – all live on Sky Sports Racing…
12.12 Windsor – Chief Excello and Ma Shantou
Nicky Henderson-training Excellence had an interesting appearance over fences when winning at Ascot but has since returned to hurdles where he recently finished second after a break at Ascot. It will be a great pleasure to get his head back in front here.
Harry Cobden rode Ma Shantou to widespread success at Warwick and leading the way for Emma Lavelle. He is considered a serious risk after making a few mistakes on both starts over hurdles.
Illegal for Ainay another potential competitor for Chris Gordon.
12.45 Windsor – The Famous Five, Helnwein and Tedley fight
Alan King Helnwein made a promising start to his running career when he finished second behind Telepathique who went on to finish in a listed competition and is keen to build on this effort under Tom Cannon.
The inform duo Venetia Williams and Charlie Deutsch will work with him The Famous Five who returned from a 252-day break in the Grade 3 Gerry Fielden Hurdle at Newbury and will be fitter for the run on his debut.
The most experienced shooter in the field is Nigel Twiston-Davies' Tedley who has tackled the biggest hurdles four times now including finishing behind Kalif Du Berlais at Newbury. This five-year-old should put his experience to good use here and will be a big player under 7lb contender Jamie Brace.
1.55 – Jeffery's Cross return from a long break to chase the championship
The Skeltons' Jeffery Cross He is a consistent type over fences and came to a nice pot at Haydock in April 2023 but will need to resist a long break if he is to win here.
Fan of Venetia Williams Unlocked Tanganyika he made his debut at Bangor-on-Dee last time out, finishing a respectable fifth after the break and looks to have a good chance despite conditions not exactly in his favour.
A veteran Northern Cape making his 64th racecourse appearance and is a tough horse on the day he leaves. Although he has not featured much in recent times, there is still interest and he was dropped to his last mark of 122, which came in Perth.
Chamous town he is 2-8 over fences and knocking on the door off his 120 mark.
Best of the rest
In the 2.30 in East Berkshire, Harry Cobden takes the trip Asian spices for trainer Jimmy Frost – a horse who will be looking to build on a stunning five-length success at Exeter on his latest appearance. Bellbird and Hedera Park are likely to compete under Charlie Maggs and Gavin Sheehan respectively.
At 3.05pm, Duhallow Tommy will try to improve on his third after a long break last time out at Fontwell at the hands of Kevin Brogan. Another likely contender is Reilly, who will go for Dan Skelton's team.
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