Race of the Day / Timeform / 15 April 2012 /

Timeform preview a competitive 16-runner handicap sprint at Windsor on Monday afternoon...

Sugar Beet has had a good time of things since she was last seen on turf, winning 2 polytrack handicaps over 5f. This is a lower grade than she's been contesting of late and not ruled out.

Sutton Veny is a multiple polytrack scorer, though placed 3 times in turf handicaps in winless campaign in 2011. Returns off tempting mark and well capable of getting involved.

West Coast Dream won 2 Irish handicaps early in 2011. Good second to Cadeaux Pearl at Kempton at start of 2012, but poor runs on fibresand since. NON RUNNER.

Cadeaux Pearl made the most of some lenient handicapping when scoring twice at the turn of the year. Not so good last time, but dangerous if allowed to dictate matters back on turf.

Volcanic Dust was twice successful in 5f turf handicaps in 2011. Been out of form on polytrack this year and looks up against it.

Solemn is a tough sprinter who enjoyed a purple patch last spring, winning twice. Been given chance by handicapper ahead of reappearance but usually needs a run or 2 to put him on track.

Taurus Twins is a front runner who took this race 12 months ago and improved after, going in again at Haydock. Yard quiet ahead of reappearance.

Pearl Blue shaped well in maidens and form took off once handicapping last season, winning here (6f) and at Sandown. Could do even better with another winter behind her and one to keep on side.

Escape to Glory was a winner on handicap debut at Lingfield (7f) in July and generally held form well since, not beaten far at Yarmouth last week. Headgear he had on then is left off here, but worth considering off same mark.

Jameela Girl won a pair of 5f nurseries in 2010 but off 13 months and little promise in 2 runs last year. Plenty to prove on latest return.

Six Wives continued good record at Southwell with a couple more wins there in last few months. Just as effective on turf and has run well here before, so wouldn't dismiss.

Sulis Minerva won twice at Lingfield (6f) at the turn of the year. Raced wide on return to turf at Folkestone and better than that, so could bounce back.

Avonmore Star was twice successful over 6f as a juvenile. Not so good last year but been given big chance by handicapper and interesting to see connections persevering. Fresh could be the time to catch him.

Alpha Delta Whisky struggled in the main after winning 5f Sandown handicap last summer. May need a bit more help from the handicapper and others make more appeal on return.

Style and Panache signed off 2011 with game success in 5f Nottingham handicap in first-time cheekpieces which are back on after a fine effort in defeat on return. Previous C&D winner, too.

Desert Strike led close home when getting back on the scoreboard in 5f handicap in January. Only a respectable start for Charles Hills, but return to turf could reignite spark and is a C&D winner.

Timeform 1-2-3:
1. Avonmore Star
2. Desert Strike
3. Pearl Blue

Timeform Verdict: Connections have stuck with Avonmore Star and he's been given a big chance by the handicapper. He ran a blinder on his reappearance last season and looks worth chancing first time up. Desert Strike, Pearl Blue and Escape To Glory are others to make the shortlist.

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