September 12 / 13.50 Brighton

13.50

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £3726
  • 0m 5f 215y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 651222 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won on her step up to 7f at Epsom in July and she's finished runner-up in all three runs since, including a close call back at Epsom (7f, good) last time; travelled smoothly for a long way in that race and she's respected off only 1lb higher on this drop back in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

5

(2)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Whistledown

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sheena West

raced far side, midfield

25/1

9th

9

(6)

22nd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

16:10 Windsor

Whistledown

8st 13lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sheena West

Well short of her best last season and she made a low-key start for her new stable at Lingfield 11 weeks ago (7f, AW; 150-1); too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

9th

9

(6)

22nd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

16:10 Windsor

Whistledown

8st 13lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sheena West

Well short of her best last season and she made a low-key start for her new stable at Lingfield 11 weeks ago (7f, AW; 150-1); too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: -07852 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Came good with emphatic wins over 6f at Chelmsford (AW) and here (good to firm) last October; has mixed record since but he got back near his best with a close second behind Red Alert at this track (7f, good; pulled well clear of third) last Monday; on same mark here and he's a big player on this drop back in trip.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Big Bard

9st 7lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Consistency not his strong suit, but he is 2-5 over C&D and latest heavy defeat excusable on account of his wide draw; capable if on a going day.

33/1

9th

4

(11)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:07 Kempton (AW)

Big Bard

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Nine-time winner who got back on track with a narrow success over C&D (17-2) in January; drawn out wide this time but he's only 2lb higher than for that last run and could be a major force again.

4/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 559645 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Free-going sort who made all at Lingfield (6f, good) in May but he's not matched that form since and faded into fifth of seven at Epsom last time; still 2lb higher than for last success and others look stronger.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(6)

5th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield

Pablo Del Pueblo

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

mounted in chute, walked to post

5/4

1st

5

(3)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Pablo Del Pueblo

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

walked to post, made all, ridden final furlong, kept on well

3/1

3rd

10

(11)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Lingfield

Pablo Del Pueblo

9st 3lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

Lost his last 19 starts and maintains a far lesser strike-rate on turf, but two previous runs over this C&D have netted a win off 11lb higher and (latest) a near-3l fifth which can be marked up as the rider dropped his hands late on; turn might be nearing.

6/1

8/1

Form: 792512

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
First run over 5f when off the mark (eighth attempt) at Ffos Las (good) last month and she backed that up with a creditable second in Chepstow handicap (5f, soft) last Thursday; now goes back up in trip but she still has potential and should be in the mix again.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(3)

18th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:25 Nottingham

Ellie Piper

9st 9lb

J: Miss Sophie Smith

T: Phil McEntee

Scored twice at a modest level for previous yard; 0-5 for current stable and form dipped sharply in August when last seen; others preferred.

25/1

0

2

(11)

8th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Ellie Piper

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

Both wins came over 5f on turf/Tapeta last year; fair fourth of seven at Nottingham (5f, soft) on her penultmate start, but drawn wide and more is needed, even at this level.

25/1

10th

3

(1)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

17:55 Yarmouth

Ellie Piper

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

prominent

25/1

Form: 963541 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
7yo who is not easy to predict but she recorded her fifth turf win when scoring at Goodwood (6f, soft) 17 days ago; up 5lb but that was a comfortable success in a Class 5 event and she's respected on this drop back in grade; handles most ground but her wins have come on good to soft or slower.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(2)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Firenze Rosa

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Regressive veteran who has finished last at big prices in her last three starts; easy to look elsewhere.

33/1

10

(2)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Firenze Rosa

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Regressive veteran who has finished last at big prices in her last three starts; easy to look elsewhere.

33/1

11

(9)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:45 Brighton

Firenze Rosa

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Regressive veteran who has finished last on her two recent starts; easy to look elsewhere.

40/1

Form: 075218 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
11yo who ended a lengthy losing run with his C&D win (good to firm) in June but that was in a small field and he failed to back that up when last of eight here (5.3f) last month; others preferred.
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No / Draw
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7th

2

(1)

28th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:15 Brighton

Boom The Groom

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Course winner who has been a wonderful servant to the yard but now on the decline; won off this mark on Lingfield AW (5f) last November, but well held in four starts since.

12/1

7th

2

(1)

28th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:15 Brighton

Boom The Groom

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Course winner who has been a wonderful servant to the yard but now on the decline; won off this mark on Lingfield AW (5f) last November, but well held in four starts since.

12/1

12th

7

(5)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Boom The Groom

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

Front-running teenager who won three times last year (once over C&D); not firing on all cylinders in recent months, though, and recent 2lb drop is not enough to tempt.

16/1

Form: 461246 D

Last run: 137 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won off this mark in amateur riders' race at Southwell (6f, AW) in February but he was well below form at Chelmsford last time and this four-time AW winner is 0-7 on turf; others are more persuasive.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(4)

6th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Capla Spirit

9st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Gay Kelleway

slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 2f out, headway final 110yds, not reach leaders

12/1

7th

6

(7)

12th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:50 Brighton

Capla Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Gay Kelleway

in rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out

14/1

11/2

Form: -04332 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
9yo who handles most ground and is a nine-time winner; has been in good form in his three runs this season and he went very close over 7f here last time; 2lb higher on this drop back in trip but he won at 6f last spring and has claims if he gets a good pace and some luck.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(10)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Madrinho

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Tony Carroll

Almost two years since he won and is knocking on now but he remains pretty consistent for his age; has won a couple of times round here and, while he'll need luck if dropped in as usual from a wide stall, he remains capable back in headgear.

7/1

7th

6

(10)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Madrinho

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

Getting long in the tooth now and hasn't won for a while but chased home Reel Power in C&D classified race in July and was close second to He's Our Star in that grade over 7f here last month; probably won't be far away.

15/2

2nd

4

(7)

10th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Madrinho

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and went second final 110yds, kept on well towards finish

7/1

Form: 880511 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Cashed in on a reduced mark with his clearcut win over C&D last month and he followed with with a strong-finishing success on his step up to 7f here (good; Big Bard second) last Monday; has a penalty back in trip but he remains well treated on old form and could be a major force again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(2)

9th May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Red Alert

10st 7lb

J: Miss Megan Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

in rear throughout

33/1

9th

9

(2)

9th May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Red Alert

10st 7lb

J: Miss Megan Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

in rear

33/1

7th

4

(6)

29th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Red Alert

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Multiple Bath/Brighton winner but scored over C&D in 2017; mainly disappointing since last win in summer so, although he should be better for last run, is easy enough to take on.

20/1

Form: 63526

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
3yo who went close in a Hamilton novice (5f, good to firm) in his final run for David O'Meara in June but he was disappointing in Lingfield maiden (5f, AW; hood added) on stable debut last month; still lightly raced but has a bit to prove back up in trip on his handicap debut.
Place /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(7)

17th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:20 Brighton

Alfred Cove

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, towards rear, headway and in touch with leaders over 3f out, pressed winner inside final 110yds, kept on

7/2

2nd

5

(5)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:20 Brighton

Alfred Cove

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins and six runner-up efforts since the end of March; his second here (5.3f) last month was an 8l defeat and although that was behind a very well-handicapped rival, he was well held here yesterday.

4/1

4th

3

(6)

1st Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:22 Brighton

Alfred Cove

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Successful twice, including over 6f here, this summer; runner-up six times otherwise in 2024, most recently over C&D (good) behind an easy winner; proving consistent and again holds a solid chance.

11/4

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £41.40
Straight Forecast £33.58
Tricast £189.09
Trifecta £290.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Big Bard

Telegraph:

Firenze Rosa

Daily Express:

Ellie Piper

POSTDATA:

Red Alert

LAMBOURN:

Whistledown

The Times:

Pablo Del Pueblo

NEWMARKET:

Capla Spirit

RP Ratings:

Big Bard

Daily Mirror:

Big Bard

The Star:

Big Bard

Daily Record:

Ellie Piper

The Guardian:

Firenze Rosa

Daily Mail:

Firenze Rosa

The Sun:

Red Alert