May 30 / 16.05 Brighton

16.05

Good To Soft

Star Sports ‘Confined’ Handicap (For Horses Which Have Not Won A Race In 2025)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 3f 198y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Star Sports ‘Confined’ Handicap (For Horses Which Have Not Won A Race In 2025)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 75-752 CD

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form on the AW during the winter but he is 5lb lower than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last August; off since February but he's respected back here on this return.
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2nd

1

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

15:40 Brighton

Lexington Knight

10st 3lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Won this 12 months ago and returns on a hat-trick after another course win (made all) and a success at Salisbury that looked unlikely until he picked up late on; might travel sweeter back at this track and can cope with this mark.

3/1

1st

3

(2)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

19:50 Salisbury

Lexington Knight

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Returned from three-month break with front-running win at Brighton (1m4f, good) in May and will be fine on the faster surface here but he's probably not quite as good as he was; younger rivals appeal more.

11/4

1

(3)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

16:05 Brighton

Lexington Knight

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Ordinary form on the AW during the winter but he is 5lb lower than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last August; off since February but he's respected back here on this return.

13/2

Form: 144-57

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Gelded ahead of a fairly encouraging reappearance at Epsom (1m4f, good) in April but disappointing when seventh of nine at Lingfield (1m2f) 20 days ago on his first run on good to firm; that surface might be an excuse and he's now tried in cheekpieces; far from ruled out, albeit still needing to prove his stamina.
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4

(11)

30th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Dashinwhitesargent

9st 12lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Hughie Morrison

Now 2lb lower than when winning at Epsom (1m2f, good) last summer but yet to hit top gear after three runs this season (1m2f-1m4f) and today's drop back to 1m may not be ideal; cheekpieces removed after one use.

20/1

2

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

16:05 Brighton

Dashinwhitesargent

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Hughie Morrison

Gelded ahead of a fairly encouraging reappearance at Epsom (1m4f, good) in April but disappointing when seventh of nine at Lingfield (1m2f) 20 days ago on his first run on good to firm; that surface might be an excuse and he's now tried in cheekpieces; far from ruled out, albeit still needing to prove his stamina.

100/30

2

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

16:05 Brighton

Dashinwhitesargent

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Hughie Morrison

Gelded ahead of a fairly encouraging reappearance at Epsom (1m4f, good) in April but disappointing when seventh of nine at Lingfield (1m2f) 20 days ago on his first run on good to firm; that surface might be an excuse and he's now tried in cheekpieces; far from ruled out, albeit still needing to prove his stamina.

100/30

OUR TIP

Form: 9-7884 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Best form on AW but he's not fired in that sphere since November; also last of eight on good to firm on penultimate start; has a declining mark but something to prove.
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6th

10

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Damascus Steel

8st 11lb

J: William Carson

T: Gihan Arnolda

Two 1m4f AW wins last winter for Denis Quinn and respectable fifth of 15 at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) last month on sole run for John Ryan; however, it's a long time since he ran well on turf and has something to prove back on grass; stable debut.

12/1

5th

9

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Damascus Steel

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Ryan

In good form for Denis Quinn in recent months including wins at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) in December and over C&D in January; closely matched with Wonder on a couple of bits of form and respected on first start for John Ryan (same owner); stable also runs Tommy's Promise.

11/1

3rd

3

(6)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Damascus Steel

9st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: Denis Quinn

Made it two wins in a row when edging out Wonder over C&D last month; extended his run of good form when second of ten at Wolverhampton (1m4f) four weeks ago; should figure again.

5/1

Form: 42270-

Last run: 257 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who made no impact in September's Leger Legends when last seen; best form when second at Epsom (1m4f, good to soft) last July, however, which is encouraging with regard to today's track, and he's one of the least exposed too; had wind surgery in April.
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5th

1

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Secret Beach

9st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Donald McCain

Won twice over this trip for Ben Brookhouse last year but his stable/hurdle debut in December was underwhelming and he made a low-key return to the Flat last month; others have much less to prove.

25/1

9th

5

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Secret Beach

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Donald McCain

Struggled on hurdling/stable at Newbury in December but his last Flat run resulted in a brave win at Newmarket (1m4f, good) in the autumn; still looks feasibly treated on that form and he's in the mix back from another break; had a second wind operation since his last run.

11/2

4

(5)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Secret Beach

9st 10lb

J: J F Egan

T: B F Brookhouse

Had a good year, including a breakthrough win at York (1m4f, good to firm) in July; creditable second at Chester (extended 1m4f, good) 12 days ago and a 2lb nudge shouldn't prevent a prominent showing.

7/2

Form: 245-47 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Needed a drop into Class 6 company to record his first handicap success, rewarding market support at Kempton last August (1m4f); held his form on AW afterwards; only mid-division on turf at Newbury (1m4f, good) a fortnight ago, when returning from a 128-day break, but he could build on that.
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12th

3

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Francesco Baracca

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Best form on AW but has won on turf and it was his best effort on grass when third of six at Newbury (2m, good; plugged on) three weeks ago; each-way shout.

10/1

3rd

8

(8)

17th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

16:20 Newbury

Francesco Baracca

8st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has done best on AW, including three wins at Wolverhampton (1m6f/2m) in the last six months; well held at Lingfield two weeks ago but has a modest record there; has won twice on turf, latterly on good ground at Bath (1m6f) last June but none of his turf form matches today's mark.

25/1

8th

4

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Francesco Baracca

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Something of a Wolverhampton specialist (3-5) though he has won on Polytrack at Kempton; the drop to 1m4f didn't help last time so the return to a longer distance should help, but his high draw may not be ideal even over this trip.

18/1

Form: 346442

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Beaten 12l in a Warwick handicap hurdle last week but he's not well handicapped in that sphere; previous creditable efforts on the Flat include his second over C&D (good to firm) in April behind a subsequent winner and he should make his presence felt returned to this code.
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5th

3

(8)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Annexation

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Won twice on turf in the autumn of 2025, including C&D; well handicapped on that form and his last two efforts have been respectable; should go well with Rossa Ryan up for the first time.

4/1

4th

2

(6)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Bath

Annexation

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Eight-time winner, with six on the Flat and two over hurdles; had some struggles during the winter but he showed signs of a revival at Wolverhampton (fourth of 12) last month and is now 5lb lower than for his win at Nottingham in the autumn (1m2f); handles most ground and has possibilities if he gets a good pace back at this trip.

7/2

4th

13

(2)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Annexation

8st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Eight-time winner but a 10yo now and opposable on this winter's exploits.

33/1

Form: 46-332

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden for Richard Hannon (7f-1m2f on a variety of surfaces); left that yard after finishing second of seven at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in February; now tries 1m4f in first-time cheekpieces (blinkered on last two starts) but the dam's side is speedy, with none of his five winning siblings scoring over further than 7f, and he'll need his sire to do some heavy lifting.
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6

(1)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fihrayn

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Belatedly opened his account in Chelmsford contest (1m2f) in August; couple of subsequent defeats confirm his limitations and take strike-rate to just 1-23; not the percentage call.

14/1

7th

2

(7)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Fihrayn

10st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Off the mark at the 21st attempt in an amateur riders' race at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) last month, but only fifth of nine behind Royal Pleasure at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) 15 days ago; these conditions may suit him better having been placed in one go over this C&D.

7/1

5

(9)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Lingfield (AW)

Fihrayn

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Off the mark at the 21st attempt when readily seeing off six rivals in an amateurs' race at Chelmsford 13 days ago; up 3lb but comes here at the top of his game.

2/1

11/2

Form: 15-842

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won handicap debut at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in October; didn't match that until bustling up an odds-on 3yo at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm) on just second turf start; winner won next time, as did the third; no 3yos today and she's not fully exposed.
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3rd

2

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

16:55 Nottingham

Shady Bay

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Tom Ward

Now 311 over C&D after beating four rivals with ease a month ago (good); this 5lb higher mark has proved troublesome in the past but those runs were elsewhere.

4/1

1st

3

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

Shady Bay

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Registered a 1m2f double on good to firm last July, with the first leg at this track; off the boil in the autumn (with cheekpieces added on final start) but one result is that she's now just 1lb above her last winning mark.

5/1

1

(7)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shady Bay

9st 13lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Tom Ward

Completed a 1m2f double on turf in July but has regressed the last twice; seems to have a difficult task back on AW, being 8lb higher than last attempt in this sphere.

12/1

11/2

Form: 998870 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Running moderately on the Flat, including when tailed off at Redcar (1m, good) 34 days ago; however, last week's third over hurdles at Warwick (cheekpieces; Annexation fourth) could signal a resurgence and he's handicapped to make them all go if he's on the way back; stays this trip and the visor (he won twice over hurdles wearing one) returns.
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1st

6

(5)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Enthused

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Doesn't win too often on the Flat these days but he has been placed on his last two starts, chasing home Seraphic at Chelmsford four weeks ago (1m2f); each-way claims again.

4/1

3

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enthused

9st 10lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Prolific winning hurdler who opened AW account with clear win in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford in June; returned to the Flat with two below-par runs at Kempton this month, though, and has only dropped 1lb.

25/1

3

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enthused

9st 10lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Prolific winning hurdler who opened AW account with clear win in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford in June; returned to the Flat with two below-par runs at Kempton this month, though, and has only dropped 1lb.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £51.50
Straight Forecast £42.08
Tricast £348.46
Trifecta £413.80

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Shady Bay

TOPSPEED:

Lexington Knight

POSTDATA:

Annexation

NEWMARKET:

Damascus Steel

SPOTLIGHT:

Enthused

Daily Mirror:

Secret Beach

The Times:

Shady Bay

The Guardian:

Shady Bay

The Star:

Shady Bay

D Express:

Damascus Steel

RP RATINGS:

Enthused

Daily Mail:

Lexington Knight

Daily Record:

Lexington Knight

Telegraph:

Annexation

The Sun:

Annexation