August 23 / 15.50 Brighton

15.50

Good

Blackmore Equestrian Construction Handicap (Brighton Summer Sprint Series Final)

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 0m 5f 215y
  • Class 2
  • 16 runners
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Blackmore Equestrian Construction Handicap (Brighton Summer Sprint Series Final)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
7 (16)
Giant

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.10
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 242387

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
On a good mark and this is weaker than the races he has contested on his last three starts; a well-run 6f shouldn't be a problem and he is a key player despite his wide stall.
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8th

13

(4)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:53 Chester

Giant

8st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ian Williams

Got up late to win a 6f handicap at Brighton last month; disappointed at Catterick on Tuesday and this is tougher from 3lb out of the weights; has been rated much higher in the past though.

14/1

8th

2

(7)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:03 Catterick

Giant

9st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ian Williams

Three Polytrack wins came over 7f-1m and found stamina kicking in late when winning off 3lb lower in a big field over this trip at Brighton recently; will want a similarly good test round here, and not too much rain (since taken out on good to soft ground).

7/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 663621 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Not been with Chris Gordon for long and he has run two good races for the yard, finishing second at Windsor before getting the better of Washington Heir over 5.3f here 16 days ago; whether he can prove quite so effective over 6f remains to be seen.
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1st

6

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

19:15 Brighton

Diomed Spirit

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Chris Gordon

Had a bit in hand when winning over C&D last month and was caught on the line over 6f here nine days ago (off this 3lb higher mark); has to go well again.

5/4

2nd

9

(6)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Diomed Spirit

8st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Chris Gordon

Not been with Chris Gordon for long and he has run two good races for the yard, finishing second at Windsor before getting the better of Washington Heir over 5.3f here 16 days ago; whether he can prove quite so effective over 6f remains to be seen.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 474423 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; knocking at the door on turf this summer but he's 0-14 on the grass and he's unlikely to get his own way up front in this field.
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2nd

4

(3)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Candy Warhol

9st 3lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Three wins on Wolverhampton AW; 0-15 on turf but he kept persevering when a close third of 16 over C&D two starts ago in a higher grade than this; capable of better than he showed back at Wolverhampton since and has to be of interest returned to this C&D.

5/1

5th

2

(7)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Candy Warhol

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

All three wins have been at this track, one over today's distance; has been running well all year without being able to add to his tally, latest when beaten a neck at Brighton (6f, good to firm); should not be far away.

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 224151 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
C&D wins in two of his last three starts, the latest his stable debut 16 days ago when he wore a tongue-tie for the first time; a 3lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.
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11th

3

(5)

30th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Big Time Rascal

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Simon Hodgson

All three wins have been at Brighton, the most recent coming in a first-time tongue-tie on last month's stable debut; below his best following a slow start at Bath last time but has form on AW and could bounce back.

25/1

14th

9

(6)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

15:50 Bath

Big Time Rascal

9st 1lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Simon Hodgson

Close fourth of 16 last time at Brighton (6f), the scene for all three career wins; has run well here as well and should be on the scene once more despite a fairly tough mark.

7/1

4th

10

(4)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Big Time Rascal

8st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Hodgson

C&D wins in two of his last three starts, the latest his stable debut 16 days ago when he wore a tongue-tie for the first time; a 3lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.

12/1

Form: 387151 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Multiple course winner, the latest 18 days ago when he was far too strong for five rivals over 5.3f (good to firm); up 6lb in a deeper race but still feasibly weighted.
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8th

7

(11)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

13:45 Sandown

Secret Handsheikh

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John Gallagher

Five of his last seven wins have come at Brighton, including when he took six-runner handicap (5.5f, good to firm) in August; comparable form back at that track on his last two outings, but they suggest he needs a bit extra from this mark.

12/1

5th

5

(3)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:30 Brighton

Secret Handsheikh

8st 13lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John Gallagher

Notched a third win over C&D earlier in the month; that race rather fell into his lap, though, with the leaders going off too hard, and he'll find today's company tougher off a 6lb higher mark; not disgraced, having made late headway, here (6f) on Sunday.

4/1

3/1

Form: 787811 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Had been expensive to follow but he ended a losing run at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago when more positive tactics were deployed; unpenalised when bolting up back at Chepstow on Tuesday and he is effectively 11lb higher today; slower ground shouldn't be an issue but this will require a good deal more.
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1

(1)

5th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

13:15 Yarmouth

Arnaz

9st 11lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Won two Class 6 handicaps at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) in August, the first of those under Hope Regan; the handicapper came down hard, although he was still close up at Brighton two runs back; weakened at Windsor since, having held every chance.

9/2

5th

8

(10)

7th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

14:12 Windsor

Arnaz

9st 8lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Won two Class 6 handicaps at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) last month; ran creditably in a better race at Brighton two weeks ago and is still in form; minor money perhaps his best hope all the same.

9/2

6th

5

(12)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Arnaz

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Had been expensive to follow but he ended a losing run at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago when more positive tactics were deployed; unpenalised when bolting up back at Chepstow on Tuesday and he is effectively 11lb higher today; slower ground shouldn't be an issue but this will require a good deal more.

3/1

12/1

Form: 512332 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; three wins this year, including here, but put in his place by Secret Handsheikh 18 days ago; others appeal more.
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3rd

6

(6)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:30 Brighton

Kento

8st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Tony Carroll

Consistent and likes it here; 7lb better off with Secret Handsheikh than when second to him over C&D this month but has spent most of his career running in lesser company and is currently weighted to his best; faded late over 6f here on Sunday.

8/1

7th

8

(3)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Kento

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Prominent racer; three wins this year, including here, but put in his place by Secret Handsheikh 18 days ago; others appeal more.

12/1

2nd

2

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Kento

9st 10lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Three wins this year, the latest by a nose over C&D (good to firm) in May; still in good form, albeit he was behind Faustus when third over C&D (good to firm; winner did it easily) last month; probably won't be far away.

13/8

33/1

Form: 961858 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Doesn't find winning easy and he has been well short of his best on his last three starts; others have stronger claims.
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4th

6

(7)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Port Hedland

8st 10lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Turf wins at about 5f, here and in a classified event at Bath in June; mixed since the latter win but he wasn't far away in a better race than this over C&D in August (hood left off, now returns) under Myla Coppins and has claims on that form.

5/1

6th

6

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Port Hedland

9st 2lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Won a classified event over C&D in June; best run since when midfield in a better race than this at Brighton ten days ago; minor money perhaps his best hope.

9/1

8th

13

(8)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Port Hedland

8st 2lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Doesn't find winning easy and he has been well short of his best on his last three starts; others have stronger claims.

33/1

Form: 311382 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
The winner of five races this summer, latterly getting the better of Prefer The Sister over 7f here last month (6lb better off with that rival today); well drawn to attack but could help set this up for a finisher.
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8th

3

(10)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:15 Brighton

Dion Baker

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

He's had a very productive year with five wins in the bag and yet still on a realistic mark; however, his latest run wasn't his best and he has never won over this far.

10/1

4th

2

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

18:45 Brighton

Dion Baker

9st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Had a fine summer with five wins and has a 4lb pull with Serenity Dream who beat him here last month; dropped to 6f in a better race last time he ran well for a long way; respected.

7/2

9th

2

(2)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Dion Baker

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

The winner of five races this summer, latterly getting the better of Prefer The Sister over 7f here last month (6lb better off with that rival today); well drawn to attack but could help set this up for a finisher.

10/1

14/1

Form: 590132 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a 0-50 classified event here in June and he has run well in defeat here twice since; still improving and that doesn't apply to too many in this field.
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6th

3

(6)

7th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:15 Windsor

Washington Heir

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

Well held in a warmer race at Brighton (6f, good to firm) last time, but was running well there before that including a win in a 0-50 classified event (5f, good); still relatively unexposed and shortlisted.

6/1

10th

12

(5)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Washington Heir

8st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Off the mark in a 0-50 classified event here in June and he has run well in defeat here twice since; still improving and that doesn't apply to too many in this field.

14/1

2nd

5

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:30 Brighton

Washington Heir

9st 4lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Had achieved little prior to springing a surprise in a 0-50 classified event over C&D two months ago; ran to a similar level, back up to 6f, here next time and this is no more competitive back into handicap company.

7/2

8/1

Form: 512042 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Only midfield in this race 12 months ago when rated 3lb lower; she found only an unexposed 3yo too strong at Epsom 24 days ago and holds each-way claims again.
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3rd

3

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

13:50 Epsom

Twirler

9st 5lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Fully effective over C&D and fine on good to soft (more to prove on soft); unplaced at Brighton last time but beaten under 3l despite being allowed to coast home in the final 100 yards having seen no daylight; should be in the thick of it.

9/2

11th

3

(9)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Twirler

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Only midfield in this race 12 months ago when rated 3lb lower; she found only an unexposed 3yo too strong at Epsom 24 days ago and holds each-way claims again.

8/1

2nd

1

(3)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

20:25 Epsom

Twirler

10st 0lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Michael Attwater

C&D winner; creditable fourth in a stronger C&D handicap three weeks ago; dropped 1lb and likely to give it another good go.

7/2

Form: 450344 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate, including 0-26 on turf; unlikely to be righting that wrong from 5lb out of the weights.
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4th

14

(2)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

15:50 Bath

My Boy Jack

8st 5lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Has only won on the AW and now 0-28 on turf after his close third behind two of these 11 days ago; however, that was a good effort down the centre of the track.

14/1

3rd

9

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

My Boy Jack

9st 0lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Poor strike-rate, including 0-27 on turf; would need a major pace collapse to win over this trip.

12/1

12/1

Form: 3-0614 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Won a classified event over C&D last month; only fourth back in handicap company 16 days ago and this demands more.
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3rd

9

(3)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

13:30 Brighton

Bated Breeze

8st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Broke duck in 6f classified event on this track (good to firm) in July and ran as well as could have been expected in a better race here last month; back at the right level when on the heels of Roman Spring and Dreambird Dolly at Windsor recently and it should be close between them again.

100/30

3rd

9

(8)

7th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:15 Windsor

Bated Breeze

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

1-23, the win coming in a 0-50 classified event at Brighton (6f, good to firm) in July; twice well held since and has questions to answer back at 5f.

13/2

13th

14

(15)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Bated Breeze

8st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won a classified event over C&D last month; only fourth back in handicap company 16 days ago and this demands more.

12/1

12/1

Form: 711516 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three turf wins (fast ground) since rejoining Tony Carroll, one of them coming over C&D; up in the weights as a result and the recent rain will suit others more.
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5th

8

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:12 Leicester

Neptune Legend

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Three wins on turf this season but he's struggled since scoring at Bath (5.7f, firm) in July; his rider lost the irons at the start there last Sunday but he has a bit to prove and needs to get back on track; one of three runners for yard.

16/1

17th

2

(11)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

15:50 Bath

Neptune Legend

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Three wins this year, two here, latterly beating Sisters In The Sky by 3l when 5lb lower; not so clever since.

10/1

15th
15 (13)
Daley T

50/1

Form: 583748

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
27-race maiden; close third here in June came in a 0-50 classified event; easy enough to swerve.
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7th

8

(6)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Daley T

8st 9lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Maiden who went close over the extended 5f on this course in June but has work to do on his other turf runs this year off modest marks.

25/1

6th

8

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:00 Bath

Daley T

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Very close third in a classified at Brighton (5.2f, good) in June but four lesser performances have followed; remains a maiden after 28 starts.

20/1

15th

15

(13)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Daley T

8st 2lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Tony Carroll

27-race maiden; close third here in June came in a 0-50 classified event; easy enough to swerve.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 312112 C BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Another seemingly exposed sort to be galvanised by a move to James Owen, winning fast-ground handicaps here (7f), Yarmouth (1m) and Newmarket (7f); beaten favourite at Chepstow last time when running off a 9lb lower mark than today's; drops back to 6f with her hood discarded.
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16th

1

(14)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Prefer The Sister

9st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Another seemingly exposed sort to be galvanised by a move to James Owen, winning fast-ground handicaps here (7f), Yarmouth (1m) and Newmarket (7f); beaten favourite at Chepstow last time when running off a 9lb lower mark than today's; drops back to 6f with her hood discarded.

6/1

2nd

1

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

18:26 Chepstow

Prefer The Sister

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Has been flying since joining this yard (231211), her last two wins coming in this headgear combination with Mason Paetel aboard; races off a 5lb lower mark than when landing a Newmarket apprentice handicap (7f, good to firm) a week ago (9lb well in) and should take all the beating.

4/7

1st

1

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Prefer The Sister

9st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Has been revitalised since joining this yard with form figures of 23121; latest win came in this headgear combination at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) last Wednesday; drop back to 7f is no problem and she's a leading candidate under the penalty.

6/4

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Payout
Exacta £98.40
Straight Forecast £72.44
Tricast £1075.03
Trifecta £2262.80

Selections

Telegraph:

Arnaz

SPOTLIGHT:

Giant

NEWMARKET:

Prefer The Sister

RP RATINGS:

Twirler

The Times:

Big Time Rascal

D Express:

Diomed Spirit

POSTDATA:

Secret Handsheikh

Daily Mirror:

Arnaz

The Sun:

Arnaz

The Star:

Arnaz

Daily Record:

Arnaz

TOPSPEED:

Giant