June 09 / 17.03 Brighton

17.03

Good To Firm

Starsports.Bet Handicap

  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 0m 6f 210y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 475334 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has won 15 times including twice at this track; last success was in August 2023 but he's reached the frame here (7f/1m) in his last three runs and should go well again back in trip.
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5th

1

(5)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poetic Force

10st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Recorded the 18th win of his long career when leading late over C&D in February (for Myla Coppins); ran well behind a thriving rival at Lingfield next time but he failed to fire over C&D a fortnight ago (finished behind Coloane); he has bounced back from quiet runs before so can't be ruled out.

6/1

8th

7

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poetic Force

9st 5lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Tony Carroll

18th success of his long career when getting the better of Antiquity (winner since and runs in the 6.00) over C&D last month; bumped into an in-form opponent at Lingfield two weeks ago (7f; blinkered first time); another 2lb rise is not ideal but he is likely to give his running.

5/1

2nd

2

(4)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:53 Lingfield (AW)

Poetic Force

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Well into the veteran stage but he retains plenty of enthusiasm and ran on well to beat a subsequent winner (Age Of Time third) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) three weeks ago, his 18th success; a 2lb rise not excessive but late in the day to be giving blinkers a go (has run well in new headgear before).

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 351216 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has done well since wind surgery this spring with wins at Redcar (6f) and over C&D (good to firm) in April; no impact at Chelmsford last month but he stumbled at the start and this 4yo could resume his progress on this return to turf; shortlisted.
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1

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kranjcar

10st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

In cracking form of late, winning five times last month including once at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack); has coped well with the quick turnaround when gaining those victories and not opposed easily in his current mood, despite a welter burden under a 5lb penalty.

11/4

1st

1

(3)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:25 Hamilton

Kranjcar

11st 7lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: George Boughey

Winner of his last four races, two at Brighton (6f/7f, good to firm/soft), on the AW at Lingfield (7f) and the latest off 3lb lower at Leicester (6f, good to soft); should go well again.

6/4

1

(11)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:38 Leicester

Kranjcar

10st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Win number five this season, four for Jack Callan, and a 5lb penalty for last Monday's Brighton victory (7f, soft) sees him 25lb higher than for his opening success in April; evidently well suited by switchback tracks and this is a different test but he'll be popular again.

7/2

14/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 650847

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 24 starts was in a Southwell novice (6f, AW) last January; on much-reduced mark and has run respectably here (6f, good to firm/good) in last two starts, but he needs to find more back up in trip.
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4th

8

(6)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Ryan

Good second over C&D in December but that's a rare bright spot in the last few months; others look stronger for win purposes.

20/1

5th

7

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: John Ryan

Good second over C&D in December but that a rare bright spot in the last few months; others look stronger for win purposes.

12/1

7th

11

(3)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:18 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Ryan

Sole AW win was a 6f novice two years ago; in better form in December than he is now but Stevie Donohoe is 1-1 on him (on turf last summer) so there might be a turnaround.

25/1

7/2

Form: 747651 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Triple C&D winner who got back on the scoresheet when dead-heating over 1m here (good) last month; up 3lb but he remains feasibly treated and his last two wins have been under Molly Gunn; respected back in trip.
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10th

7

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

River Wharfe

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

11-time winner, most recently from off the pace over C&D last month; not in same form on either 8.6f start at Wolverhampton since, though, and might still be a shade too high in the weights.

12/1

6th

5

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

13:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

River Wharfe

9st 7lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Came from off the pace (in refitted blinkers) to run down Von Krolock in a 7f apprentices' handicap at Southwell (10-1) on penultimate start; only eighth (King Of Speed fourth) over C&D subsequently; 4lb higher now, with a different claiming rider booked.

11/2

8th

12

(12)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

River Wharfe

9st 3lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Successful in 0-55 apprentice event under Myla Coppins at Southwell (7f) last week, taking AW record to 6-45; this is a slightly better race but he escapes a penalty; dual C&D scorer; respected.

9/2

Form: 364731 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Four of her five wins have come at this track and latest was over C&D (apprentice classified) last Monday; overcame trouble for that comfortable success and she's a big player off unchanged mark back in a handicap.
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6th

4

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Bear To Dream

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Six-time winner, with five of those wins coming on turf; ran well when second of 11 here on the AW in December and switches to turf on her first start since; seems unsuited by ground softer than good.

13/2

6

(12)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

Bear To Dream

9st 6lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Below par last time but generally consistent otherwise of late and may rebound; has plenty of Brighton form, including four wins; not dismissed.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 322124 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner; record of 1-16 on turf but that win was at this track (1m, good to firm) in April and she's run to a similar level in both starts since; now drops back in trip but has possibilities if she gets a good pace and some luck.
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14/1

Form: 28-809 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Course winner who is well handicapped on his best form of last year, but he's been out of sorts in three runs for new yard (6f-1m) this spring; has plenty to prove and he needs a big turnaround; another change of headgear.
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4th

2

(4)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

13:52 Yarmouth

Eight Mile

9st 13lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: D Donovan

6f course winner who doesn't appear to be ground dependent; plenty to prove based on his four starts (6f-1m) since joining his current trainer but is on a handy mark if he can be revived.

20/1

7th

5

(1)

9th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:03 Brighton

Eight Mile

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: D Donovan

Course winner who is well handicapped on his best form of last year, but he's been out of sorts in three runs for new yard (6f-1m) this spring; has plenty to prove and he needs a big turnaround; another change of headgear.

14/1

3

(12)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Eight Mile

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: D Donovan

6f turf and 1m Polytrack winner; well below par on his first two starts for this trainer; others preferred.

12/1

Form: /8470-

Last run: 226 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who has yet to be placed and was last of 12 in a Chemsford handicap (1m, AW) in her final run last season; left Andrew Balding since and has lots to prove for new yard after 226 days off; hood added.
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10th

12

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Spirit Charmer

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Patrick Chamings

In good form of late and again looked worth another try at this longer trip when just behind Monks Mead over 1m here four weeks ago; had plenty of chances now though.

20/1

4th

9

(6)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Spirit Charmer

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Low-grade maiden but he ran as well as he ever has when third in a similar C&D event 15 days ago (1.5l behind Nicely Curved); wouldn't be sure to be in the same form a second time.

14/1

3rd

6

(3)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:48 Lingfield (AW)

Spirit Charmer

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Patrick Chamings

Never figured in a 7f classified race here a month ago on return from a break; that was won by Tilsworth Max; unfavoured by the weights.

40/1

12/1

Form: -40405

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-13 but he gave it a good shot when a close fifth in 6f handicap (good) ten days ago; looks worth another try at this trip and has each-way claims if he can build on that last run.
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7th

3

(11)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:30 Brighton

Barnsnape Boy

9st 7lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Doesn't have a great record fresh so this month's Windsor reappearance isn't hard to forgive; won easily from 2lb lower over C&D (good) last August having made all, but similar tactics won't be easy in this field, especially from the widest stall.

9/2

8th

9

(4)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Barnsnape Boy

9st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Two wins last August, over 5f at Lingfield (good ground; cheekpieces first time) and 5.3f at Brighton (good); ended that campaign quietly and he returns from 203 days off without the headgear.

10/1

3

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Barnsnape Boy

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jim Boyle

Won twice in August, over 5f at Lingfield and following up over C&D (made all for an easy win); disappointing twice since and not a solid option but he'll be a danger to all if anywhere near his best.

11/2

Form: 90680-

Last run: 247 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden who struggled in his final five runs last season; mark has bottomed out now and has plenty to prove after 247 days off; yard also runs two others.
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9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Falmouth Boy

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Tony Carroll

Ended 2024 under a cloud and insufficient promise in two runs this year to earn him the vote.

40/1

9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Falmouth Boy

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Tony Carroll

Ended 2024 under a cloud and insufficient promise in two runs this year to earn him the vote.

40/1

7th

9

(5)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Falmouth Boy

8st 7lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Tony Carroll

13-race maiden who has struggled in his last six runs, including when pulled up on reappearance at Brighton (reported to have bled from the nose) in June; has lots to prove after another break and can only be watched.

40/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.80
Straight Forecast £12.10
Tricast £198.62
Trifecta £254.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bear To Dream

POSTDATA:

Kranjcar

Telegraph:

River Wharfe

NEWMARKET:

Kranjcar

The Times:

Kranjcar

Daily Mail:

Kranjcar

RP RATINGS:

Bear To Dream

The Guardian:

Bear To Dream

D Express:

Bear To Dream

Daily Mirror:

Bear To Dream

The Sun:

Bear To Dream

The Star:

Bear To Dream

Daily Record:

Bear To Dream