William Haggas’s improving Tenability, and the former Group 1 winner White Birch featured among nine declarations for the Weatherbys August Stakes (Listed) run at Windsor this Saturday, worth £60,000, and run over 1m3½f at the Summer Closing Party Raceday.
William Haggas will look to add a second August Stakes to his CV after he won it with Candleford in 2023, with the 4-year-old Tenability back on these shores after finishing third in the Prix de Reux (G3) at Deauville earlier this month.
This represents a belated seasonal reappearance for 2024 Tattersalls Gold Cup (G1) winner White Birch. The 6-year-old has had wind surgery and been gelded over the winter and now makes his stable debut for Jamie Osborne.
Expensive AMO Racing recruit Ghostwriter will drop back into ‘Listed’ company after finishing midfield in the Coral Glorious Stakes (G3) at the Qatar Goodwood Festival.
One time Betfred Derby (G1) runner-up Ambiente Friendly will step back up in trip in this after a lesser effort over 1m1f in a conditions race at Goodwood last time out.
Andrew Balding has won this contest twice in recent years courtesy of Opera Gal (2011) and Sea Of Roses (2024). He could become the joint most successful trainer in the history of this race alongside Sir Michael Stoute and Roger Varian if his Respond can bounce back to form.
The Highclere Thoroughbred Racing-owned 4-year-old was on an upward curve prior to finishing in midfield – one place ahead of Warrant Holder - in the John Smith’s Cup. Both horses have been given a break since then and both can go well fresh.
The consistent Sea Scout produced a fine effort on his first run of the year when runner-up to the upwardly mobile Sallaal in the Betway Rose Of Lancaster Stakes (G3) last time. That was his first start after being gelded and Harry Davies is back on board him this weekend.
Wathnan Racing’s Silawi has not ran in the UK since winning the Weatherbys Global Stallions App Winter Hill Stakes (G3) on this card last year. The 6-year-old has racked up the miles over the last few months contesting races in Canada, America, the UAE and Germany.
The nine-strong field is completed by Muddy Mooy who is yet to register a win on turf in five starts for trainer Charlie Pike.
The first race of the evening is due to take place at 4:30pm, with the seven-race card drawing to a close at 7:30pm. Tickets for this Saturday's Summer Closing Party, featuring a thrilling seven-race card and a Mark Wright DJ set after the final race, are on sale and can be purchased online or on the gate.
About Windsor Racecourse
Set on the banks of the River Thames and in the shadow of Windsor Castle, Royal Windsor Racecourse is the home of Monday Night Racing. Famed for its picturesque grounds and highly enjoyable summer flat racing, it's the perfect day out for all.
Away from the flat season, jumps racing continues at Windsor over the winter period, following its stunning return back in December 2024, after two decades. Royal Windsor Racecourse hosts the Berkshire Winter Million in partnership with Ascot Racecourse, returning for it's third renewal in January 2027.
