WINDSOR 20:05 4c4c1w

All 7 ran.

Time: 1m 12.18s Closing Sectional: (2f): 25.17s (95.6%)

Overrounds: Industry SP 113%, Betfair SP 97.9%

A relatively small field, but form that looks solid, with the first 2 repeating the outcome of their clash at Lingfield early last month, the third in form too and the fourth unexposed.

MULLIONHEIR continued his good run of form, better positioned than the runner-up but still scoring with authority in gaining a second win over that rival in his last 3 starts; pressed leader, led 2f out, kept on well final 1f, pushed out; will continue to run well, though will need to go up in grade after this.

ACOLYTE (IRE) was well backed to turn the tables on the winner and ran well after 7 weeks off, allowing the winner first run; soon steadied, travelled well, effort over 1f out, kept on, made little impression; he's handled softish ground perfectly well on his last 2 starts, though has the reputation of being likely to benefit from racing on firmer going.

UPSTAGING ran creditably, confirming the form shown over this trip last time; led, headed 2f out, not quicken final 1f.

LIGHTNING CHARLIE making handicap debut, shaped as if needing run after 8 months off; chased leader, not settle fully, weakened over 1f out; form of his maiden win at Kempton worked out well and looks on a fair mark, so could well be of interest at this level with this run behind him.

CRACK SHOT (IRE) seemed unlikely to benefit from the return to 6f and duly ran below form, though softer ground may also have been a factor; waited with, outpaced over 2f out.

YULONG XIONGBA (IRE) easy to back and stable second string, was below form on first outing since leaving Johnny Murtagh, in first-time hood after 8 months off; held up, off the bridle before most, never on .

HILLS AND DALES (IRE) back on turf, shaped as if needing run on first outing since leaving Charlie Appleby for 22,000 gns after 11 weeks off; chased leaders, weakened over 1f out.