October 16 / 13.45 Brighton

13.45

Good

Star Sports Brighton Owners Series Handicap

  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 0m 5f 215y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Star Sports Brighton Owners Series Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: -23501 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Readily landed a gamble and opened his account in similar event over C&D (good to soft) last week on debut for new stable; looks capable of defying a 5lb penalty.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

State Of Madness

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Loughnane

Three 6f wins towards the end of last year (including on good to soft/good to firm); took a step back in the right direction when third of seven at Southwell (7f, AW) last time and may be able to build on that run today; each-way possibilities.

14/1

3rd

5

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

State Of Madness

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Three wins (form figures 1121432) for Charlie Clover, ending his time with that trainer with a narrow defeat here (6f) in February; high in the weights for this trainer (0-2) as a result, only ninth of 12 after an early stumble at Kempton (7f) latest.

10/1

9th

3

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

State Of Madness

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Did well in seven starts for Charlie Clover after returning from six months off in October (1121432), but held on his debut for this yard here (6f) a week ago; has never attempted this far before.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 850314 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Recorded wins over C&D (good to firm) in July and September; held by State Of Madness and Fai Fai on course running last week but again has frame possibilities.
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10th

13

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Roman Spring

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Up in the weights following three wins in the second half of last year; not at his best in a couple of starts back off 3lb higher and might need more help yet from the handicapper.

25/1

6th

8

(3)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:17 Windsor

Roman Spring

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Three wins (6f, good to firm (twice) and 5f, AW) last year; didn't run badly on last week's return to action at Salisbury but he will need a step forward to take this.

8/1

3rd

1

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Roman Spring

11st 2lb

J: Mr Michael Try

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

It took him a long time to get off the mark but he was successful three times last year; goes on any ground, but may just need this after five months off; stable also runs Beau Jardine.

5/1

Form: -47480 D

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent since 2yo seller win and has been absent since a dismal effort in spring; best watched on debut for new yard, unless the market speaks positively.
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3

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:45 Brighton

Inconspicuous

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Mike Murphy

Inconsistent since 2yo seller win and has been absent since a dismal effort in spring; best watched on debut for new yard, unless the market speaks positively.

14/1

10th

6

(3)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:43 Nottingham

Inconspicuous

9st 8lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Michael Keady

prominent

10/1

10th

6

(3)

29th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:43 Nottingham

Inconspicuous

9st 8lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Michael Keady

prominent, weakened over 1f out

10/1

Form: 572623 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Losing run is mounting up but he has a few pieces of encouraging recent C&D form; creditable third to State Of Madness, despite traffic issues, last week; in the mix.
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7th

7

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Fai Fai

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Daniel Steele

Pretty consistent last spring-autumn but doesn't win very often and made a low-key reappearance over C&D last month; needs to have taken significant benefit from that recent outing.

10/1

10th

12

(10)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:52 Lingfield (AW)

Fai Fai

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Daniel Steele

Remains generally consistent but is moderate these days and there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh; this a bit tougher than he's used to on his return from a layoff.

20/1

4

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:45 Brighton

Fai Fai

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Daniel Steele

Losing run is mounting up but he has a few pieces of encouraging recent C&D form; creditable third to State Of Madness, despite traffic issues, last week; in the mix.

7/2

Form: 598543

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; respectable third over 7f at Brighton (good to firm) most recently, shaping as if she'll be as effective back at 6f; again has place possibilities.
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5

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:45 Brighton

Grovely Belle

9st 5lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

11-race maiden; respectable third over 7f at Brighton (good to firm) most recently, shaping as if she'll be as effective back at 6f; again has place possibilities.

8/1

6

(1)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:05 Brighton

Grovely Belle

9st 0lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

No wins in ten and very questionable whether last week's 2l defeat at Leicester (7f) was a step forward when only six ran.

10/1

7

(2)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Leicester

Grovely Belle

8st 9lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Nine-race maiden who has finished unplaced in all six handicaps; cheekpieces left off today; others bring stronger claims.

33/1

Form: 730746 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Has shown inconsistent form, mostly on AW, this year and ran below par over C&D in most recent turf attempt; far from sure to take advantage of a reduced mark.
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6

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:45 Brighton

Thismydream

9st 4lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Has shown inconsistent form, mostly on AW, this year and ran below par over C&D in most recent turf attempt; far from sure to take advantage of a reduced mark.

20/1

5

(7)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thismydream

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Won off 9lb higher at Bath (5.6f) last August but he's been up and down since then and has been well held in last three starts; has plenty to prove again and he's not run over this trip since 2021.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Thismydream

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Should be making a big impact off this sort of mark but mixed record early in the year and well held, albeit after 164 days off, at Brighton five weeks ago; others look safer.

12/1

Form: 7416-8

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Has low mileage but isn't totally solid, with standout form his 66-1 win at Chepstow (7f) last year; drops back from 1m with belated reappearance under his belt.
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9th

10

(1)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Kempton (AW)

Liricist

9st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Tony Newcombe

66-1 win in a Chepstow nursery as a 2yo (7f, good to firm); struggled to make an impact in three runs last year; too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

7

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:45 Brighton

Liricist

9st 3lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tony Newcombe

Has low mileage but isn't totally solid, with standout form his 66-1 win at Chepstow (7f) last year; drops back from 1m with belated reappearance under his belt.

20/1

9

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:13 Bath

Liricist

9st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tony Newcombe

Came good in Chepstow nursery (7f, good to firm) just over a year ago, his fourth start, but absent since a lesser effort a few days later and his tendency to race far too freely remains a worry; recently gelded.

12/1

20/1

Form: -60828

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Finished behind some of today's opponents last week, failing to back up his penultimate effort (close second over C&D); remains an inconsistent maiden.
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5th

3

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:12 Lingfield

Haveagobeau

9st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jim Boyle

Dual Polytrack winner here this year, latterly in 0-50 company; didn't look to have any excuses back on turf (now 0-19) off this mark early in the month and needs more.

8/1

5th

5

(7)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Windsor

Haveagobeau

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jim Boyle

Took an age to get off the mark, finally opening his account at the 31st attempt in a 1m2f handicap at Lingfield (AW) in January; four runs since, twice finishing second before recording another Lingfield success six weeks ago; still unexposed at this trip and he is effective on turf.

7/2

1st

6

(2)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Haveagobeau

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jim Boyle

Enjoyed a generally consistent winter for Jack Dace over C&D; usually dropped in and a lot will hinge on how he settles early back from six weeks off, and how the race unfolds.

6/1

Form: 058763

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; belied his 50-1 odds with third-place finish at Southwell (7f, AW) most recently; each-way possibilities, provided that form is backed up.
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2nd

9

(9)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Six Of Diamonds

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

His only placed effort came over C&D last September; perhaps needed this month's return from 80 days off but others arrive with more compelling claims.

25/1

9

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:45 Brighton

Six Of Diamonds

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Six-race maiden; belied his 50-1 odds with third-place finish at Southwell (7f, AW) most recently; each-way possibilities, provided that form is backed up.

14/1

3rd

8

(5)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Six Of Diamonds

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Has yet to make the frame in five runs, cheekpieces tried when a never-dangerous sixth of 12 in 6f handicap here 16 days ago; others appeal more.

25/1

Form: 565229 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Regularly races in Jersey; well beaten at Brighton (1m2f) last week back on the mainland; drops back sharply in trip with new headgear fitted; others preferred.
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11

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Agapanther

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Celine De La Haye

Regularly races in Jersey and she's struggled back on the mainland at Brighton (1m2f/6f) in last two runs; tongue-tie is now removed and she needs a major revival back up in trip.

33/1

11

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Agapanther

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Celine De La Haye

Regularly races in Jersey and she's struggled back on the mainland at Brighton (1m2f/6f) in last two runs; tongue-tie is now removed and she needs a major revival back up in trip.

33/1

10

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:45 Brighton

Agapanther

9st 1lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Celine De La Haye

Regularly races in Jersey; well beaten at Brighton (1m2f) last week back on the mainland; drops back sharply in trip with new headgear fitted; others preferred.

33/1

Form: 328479

Last run: 76 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden who has bits of placed form but suffered a heavy defeat in latest outing; chance largely depends on how well she responds to new headgear.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

12

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Bluesy Moon

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Michael Attwater

16-race maiden who has already had plenty of chances off basement marks; makes very limited appeal on first start since October; refitted cheekpieces replace visor.

40/1

11

(12)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:45 Brighton

Bluesy Moon

8st 13lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Michael Attwater

3yo maiden who has bits of placed form but suffered a heavy defeat in latest outing; chance largely depends on how well she responds to new headgear.

33/1

Non-runners

Invincible Storm

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £6.40
Straight Forecast £8.20
Tricast £15.78
Trifecta £16.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

State Of Madness

The Star:

Six Of Diamonds

The Sun:

Fai Fai

RP RATINGS:

State Of Madness

POSTDATA:

State Of Madness

NEWMARKET:

State Of Madness

The Times:

State Of Madness

Telegraph:

State Of Madness

The Guardian:

State Of Madness

Daily Mail:

State Of Madness

D Express:

State Of Madness

Daily Mirror:

State Of Madness

Daily Record:

State Of Madness