August 31 / 13.52 Brighton

13.52

Good To Firm

Make A Difference Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £3278.22
  • 1m 3f 198y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Make A Difference Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 49/40-

Last run: 283 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Sole win (21 races) was an AW handicap in April 2023; his latest Flat turf race was that August, with plenty of form to make this look a good mark, but he's been kept largely to hurdling in the last 18 months; off since wind surgery in February; others seem more solid.
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2

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Worcester

Blue Universe

11st 13lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Michael Attwater

Still a maiden over hurdles after 13 starts but looked set to put that right at Fontwell (2m3f, good) in April, only to fall at the last when mounting his challenge, after a similar break to today's; up 2lb but Paddy Hanlon retains the ride and this 6yo is worth considering.

5/1

1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:50 Fontwell

Blue Universe

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Michael Attwater

0-12 over hurdles but he ran well to finished second off this mark at Huntingdon (2m3f, soft) in February; this is a deeper race but he's versatile ground-wise and has each-way claims again after a short break.

5/1

2nd

1

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

12:50 Huntingdon

Blue Universe

12st 0lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Michael Attwater

Still a maiden over hurdles and he was beaten off current mark, having made mistakes, at Huntingdon (2m4f) on most recent attempt in this sphere.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 643132 C BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Short-head winner of a five-runner race here (1m2f, good to firm) in July and second/third in seven-runner races (1m4f/1m5f) on both starts since; should be on the premises.
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3rd

6

(8)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Bohemian Breeze

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Made it 3-3 over C&D with two wins for Tom Queally, who's back up today, in June; didn't look to see out 1m4f in better company here last time, when hanging left as usual; this is more his level.

8/1

4th

5

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

16:25 Brighton

Bohemian Breeze

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Revitalised 6yo who is on a hat-trick after two 1m2f course wins in June (good/good to firm); moves up from Class 6 today but this longer trip is probably in his favour and he remains well handicapped on older form.

7/2

1st

1

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:13 Brighton

Bohemian Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Took advantage of a drop in the weights when winning a 0-55 contest by a neck over C&D three weeks ago; 5lb rise puts him on his previous winning mark and although not the easiest of rides, Tom Queally knows him well (2-8 on him); major player.

11/4

Form: 594416

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
12th attempt when off the mark at Lingfield (1m5f, good to firm) in June; ran creditably for Grace Littmoden the time before but below form over 14.5f on latest start; seems to need improvement but he is relatively lightly raced in this sphere.
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10th

7

(11)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

One Million Dreams

10st 13lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

His two turf wins last summer came off higher marks, including in an amateurs' handicap; moderate form this year and the blinkers, worn once before when pulled up over fences, are given another try.

16/1

6th

2

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Hamilton

One Million Dreams

11st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

He's 2lb lower than when winning at Brighton last August but has struggled to get competitive this year and needs to turn things around.

16/1

9th

2

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:40 Ripon

One Million Dreams

10st 9lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Won twice for Nick Littmoden, including over 1m4f at Brighton (good) last August; low-key form since joining this trainer in May for 6,000gns and has plenty to prove at present.

20/1

Form: 252243 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Usually comes from off the pace and is usually ridden by Sarah Bowen, including when he won twice in the space of ten days last summer, latterly in this race (1lb higher today); has built up a solid sequence this summer, admittedly in defeat, but he looks sure to be seriously involved.
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4th

4

(1)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

19:28 Goodwood

Pride Of Nepal

11st 1lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Tony Carroll

Reeled off a four-timer in May/June (1m2f-1m4f on ground ranging from good to soft to good to firm); those wins came at Class 6 level and she has been beaten twice in a higher grade since; 12lb higher than when winning this race in 2024; cheekpieces back on for the first time since February.

10/1

4th

1

(2)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:01 Chepstow

Pride Of Nepal

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Tony Carroll

Retains plenty of vitality aged eight but completed his May/June four-timer in Class 6 and was soundly beaten when back up in grade last time; current mark leaves him in a difficult spot.

8/1

Form: 423511 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D in May and has scored again at Windsor (made all) and Ffos Las on her last two outings; good to soft was seemingly against her three starts back on the latest occasion she was ridden by William Dunlop; a contender, granted suitable ground.
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4th

1

(3)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Sea Of Charm

11st 2lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Georgina Nicholls

Back to form in refitted cheekpieces lately and has been placed on her last three starts; should be thereabouts once again.

3/1

2nd

5

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:13 Lingfield (AW)

Sea Of Charm

9st 7lb

J: William Cox

T: Georgina Nicholls

Back in form since returned to cheekpieces of late, latterly when beaten a nose by Belle Of Kt at Bath a fortnight ago; 6lb better off with her old rival and her last win came round here off 3lb higher, so there are reasons for optimism.

8/1

2nd

1

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Bath

Sea Of Charm

11st 2lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Georgina Nicholls

Seven wins at up to 1m4f; yet fully to convince stamina-wise over this far and not very reliable nowadays but gave pretty good account when third in refitted cheekpieces here (11.6f, firm) 16 days ago.

4/1

Form: -35114 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
4-11 at Brighton, including an 8l win over C&D in June on her most recent visit; followed up at Doncaster (14.5f; again under Paul Hainey) and similar form when fourth at Newmarket on latest outing; there's a possibility the handicapper has caught up but she's respected as an in-form candidate.
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4th

7

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Chepstow

Cloudy Rose

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: John Berry

Well handicapped on her two turf wins (1m4f/1m6f) last summer, but she's been out of sorts in last four runs and was beaten 11l at Yarmouth last time; has something to prove and she needs to turn things around.

25/1

7th

7

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Cloudy Rose

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: John Berry

An 8yo who hasn't been at her best of late, on slow and fast ground; however, very capable off this sort of mark if staging a revival.

12/1

8th

5

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

15:48 Pontefract

Cloudy Rose

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: John Berry

Ran with credit when fourth of nine at Yarmouth (1m6f, soft) last month and does handle testing ground, but looks better on a faster surface; 5lb lower than for the latest of two wins around this time last year and one for the shortlist.

13/2

Form: 232122 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
17 appearances at Brighton, for one win and five seconds; highly competitive on fast ground on last six outings (here and at Lingfield) and a hood joined his usual cheekpieces last time; this is his first time under an amateur but he's usually claimer ridden; probably thereabouts.
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3

(6)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:45 Brighton

Irezumi

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jim Boyle

2-36 with one of his wins coming here (1m2f, good to firm) in August last year, the other at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) in June; placed five times from six starts over C&D this year, but below form on soft the last twice; could do with the ground drying out, but considered if it does.

13/2

3

(10)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:42 Brighton

Irezumi

9st 7lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Got back on the scoresheet with an emphatic win in classified event at Lingfield (11.6f) in June; ran to similar level when runner-up over C&D last month but his form has nosedived in last two runs; now drops back in grade but has a bit to prove again and he's a frequent slow starter.

14/1

11

(10)

11th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

14:47 Epsom

Irezumi

8st 7lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Jim Boyle

Used to be a notorious slow starter but he's been a bit better in that department since the summer and it was a solid effort in this headgear combination when second of five at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; stayed on from the rear when third in an amateur riders' race over that C&D 12 days later; this is a notch above the standard he regularly contests, though.

9/1

Form: -94525 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
All three wins from his 42 starts have been on ground softer than good, and that may be ideal, for all that's he's been runner-up on good/good to firm going; went close in a classified on penultimate start but he's more interesting on last autumn's form than what he's done this season.
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2nd

9

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Fen Tiger

10st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Won the penultimate renewal of this race in 2022 which was his last success; the closest he's come this year was at classified level but could still run well with the ground in his favour.

7/1

2nd

9

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Fen Tiger

10st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Won the penultimate renewal of this race in 2022 which was his last success; the closest he's come this year was at classified level but could still run well with the ground in his favour.

7/1

4

(16)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

15:02 Windsor

Fen Tiger

9st 5lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Recorded best effort this term at classified level; on a near three-year losing spell; not a solid option but ground softer than good would be in his favour.

10/1

Form: 6-8900

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who became disappointing for Andrew Balding and finished last in this summer's two starts for new stable; tried cheekpieces on his final Balding start and they return now, plus a tongue-tie.
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12th

12

(11)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Noble Phoenix

8st 4lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: David Flood

Poor, regressive maiden who's barely beaten a rival in half a dozen runs for this yard; the first-time eyshield/blinkers will need to make quite a difference.

66/1

9th

7

(10)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Noble Phoenix

8st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: David Flood

Promise in novice/maiden events for Andrew Balding but he's been well beaten in seven handicaps since, including five for this stable; drops to 5f with a transformation needed; best watched.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £324.90
Straight Forecast £327.01
Tricast £2777.97
Trifecta £3704.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pride Of Nepal

The Times:

Sea Of Charm

The Star:

Irezumi

POSTDATA:

Cloudy Rose

NEWMARKET:

One Million Dreams

Daily Record:

Irezumi

D Express:

Cloudy Rose

RP RATINGS:

Pride Of Nepal

The Sun:

Pride Of Nepal

Telegraph:

Sea Of Charm

Daily Mirror:

Sea Of Charm