Through The Card: Windsor, Monday 3 August

16:40 - OLYMPIC THEATRE (3) shaped encouragingly when third on his debut at Newmarket 10 days ago, showing inexperience when first ridden but sticking to his task well to get within four lengths of the winner. That form sets the standard here on weight-adjusted ratings, and, with further improvement on the cards, this looks a good opportunity for him to open his account at the second attempt, representing the Michael Bell yard that continues in good heart (75% of horses running to form).

17:10 - QUICKSTEP LADY (6) improved again when third in a bunched finish at Yarmouth last time, keeping on well to be beaten just half a length. That is comfortably the best piece of form on offer, so she shouldn't have much trouble getting off the mark in a weak race. Brunel's Boy is the biggest threat unless Expedient takes a marked step forward from his mildly encouraging debut.

17:40 - MAGICAL RIDE (4) very much caught the eye when fourth on his reappearance over C&D last month, coming from well off the pace in a race where those ridden prominently seemed favoured. Never nearer than the four lengths he was beaten at the line, the way he went through the race suggested he's still on a very competitive mark, so he's taken to gain some compensation here under Megan Nicholls, who has been amongst the winners of late.

18:15 - JUST GLAMOROUS (5) failed to fire at Wolverhampton last time, but he had made a bright start for this yard prior to that, winning comfortably at Lingfield. He is still only 5 lb higher and will take some pegging back if on-song. The three-year-old Wonderwork also possesses plenty of early dash, but whether he'll be able to match strides with Just Glamorous is another matter and bigger threats may be posed by Daschas and Spoof.

18:45 - TAAWFAN (1) is beautifully bred and duly showed plenty of ability when second on her debut at Sandown, keeping the useful favourite honest in the closing stages. She built on the promise of that effort when going one better over this C&D last month, making most under a well-judged ride. She should have even more to offer, and it would be no surprise if she proved better than an opening mark of 80 for the Owen Burrows yard that has an impressive 26% strike rate with its handicap debutants.

19:15 - ROSE GREY (13) pulled clear of the rest when only just failing in a maiden at Meydan on debut in February and sets the standard on that effort. Angel Fairy left her debut well behind when catching the eye over C&D three weeks ago and is next best ahead of Arabian Romance, who is worth another chance to confirm debut promise.

19:45 - ETERNAL PRINCE (14) appeals as a potential improver now making a quick switch to handicaps (also wears first-time cheekpieces) and can strike under James Doyle, who has a 26% strike rate at Windsor in recent seasons. Willa and Calm Down are other three-year-olds with the potential to progress past the older opposition here.

20:15 - BUG BOY (1) has hinted at promise on more than one occasion for his new yard, so he is worth siding with in an open handicap now he finally steps back up in trip. Flashing Approach looks a big threat with this stiffer test of stamina sure to play to his strengths, too. Prince Alex could also have a say if, as expected, he steps forward now going handicapping.