October 13 / 17.00 Brighton

17.00

Good To Firm

Cazoo Search Drive Smile Handicap

  • Prize money: £4536
  • 0m 5f 60y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Cazoo Search Drive Smile Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 226221 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Plenty of seconds this season, including over C&D, and he ended his long losing run when favourite at Wolverhampton (AW) on latest start; should have his say but 5lb penalty seems to demand his best since early 2021.
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5

(2)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:15 Brighton

Pop Dancer

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins this season, the latter from the front over C&D (good to soft) in May; also suited by good to firm ground and last month's down-the-field finish here can be excused (stumbled leaving stalls) but others in this line-up look better handicapped; finished last of 13 in first-time visor here yesterday.

6/1

4

(3)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:22 Brighton

Pop Dancer

9st 4lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Tony Carroll

In a good vein of form, including at Brighton, until losing his chance at the start last time; however, raced mainly at about 5f and this belated return to 6f presents a question mark; change of headgear.

10/1

1

(11)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:15 Brighton

Pop Dancer

9st 12lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Resurgent 8yo who handles most ground and has form figures of 231212 since the end of March; put in a dominant display (good to soft) in May and was just nabbed last time (also C&D, good to firm) in June; up another 1lb but remains well handicapped on old form and he's a big player back from a two-month break.

3/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 727323 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden after 17 starts but placed in nine of his 11 races for current stable; tongue tied first time today; should be bang there if he takes to this track at the first time of asking.
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3rd

5

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

So Smart

8st 10lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Yet to build upon his pleasing seasonal debut in April, but didn't run badly when third of six over C&D (good to soft) eight days ago; 1lb lower now and Ashley Lewis claims his useful 5lb; considered.

4/1

3rd

6

(2)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:05 Chepstow

So Smart

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

C&D (good to soft) winner in August 2024 who won at Lingfield (good to firm) and Ffos Las (again 5f, good) last year; couldn't repeat his win in that Lingfield event 12 days ago and this looks a warmer race than the ones he regularly contests; still not dismissed.

7/1

5th

5

(4)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

So Smart

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Turned in an excellent effort when winning the corresponding race from stall 1 (14 ran) last May, flying out of the stalls and able to get to the stands' rail after one furlong; also won at Ffos Las in July and both victories were achieved off a higher mark than today's; not at best last time but his reappearance had been encouraging; should make a bold bid.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 573280 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
All three turf wins were in very tight finishes at Brighton on fast ground, including over this trip last August and 7f this April; runner-up here (6f) in August; ran poorly at Goodwood in his two outings since but they were on softer than good and he blew the start on first occasion; he is therefore not dismissed.
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5th

2

(4)

17th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:20 Brighton

Batchelor Boy

9st 11lb

J: William Carson

T: John Gallagher

slowly into stride, always behind

8/1

5th

2

(2)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:20 Brighton

Batchelor Boy

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

Eight-time winner at up to 7f; made virtually all when scoring at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) in April, but he's not hit the same level since and was only sixth of eight at Windsor last time; now back below his last winning mark but he needs to raise his game.

11/2

6th

2

(1)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:25 Windsor

Batchelor Boy

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John Gallagher

Made all to beat Exceed at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) in April and he's 1lb lower today; mixed bag since but he's got the rail to help today and Oisin Murphy's booking is an obvious plus; big player.

9/2

4/1

Form: 121771 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Placed on both visits here, the latest in April; career-best turf form this summer, including wins at Ripon (5f) and Epsom (6f), and she also had a clearcut win over 5f on Wolverhampton AW on Monday; first two wins this term were under a 5lb claimer and she has an in-form 7lb claimer on board to today to try to offset the 6lb penalty; one to note.
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4th

3

(3)

13th Oct 2022

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

17:00 Brighton

Bonita B

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Mick Channon

midfield, ridden and outpaced 2f out, no impression from over 1f out

4/1

1st

4

(3)

10th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bonita B

9st 6lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Mick Channon

prominent, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, pushed along and ran on well inside final furlong

7/2

7th

6

(2)

27th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bonita B

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Mick Channon

midfield on inner, pushed along and dropped to rear over 3f out, ridden and weakened from over 1f out

6/1

Form: 371

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Worst form was second start, when she wore a hood; bounced back to win six-runner maiden at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) in June, making all under leading claimer Harry Davies who then claimed 5lb; the form isn't great but she was not seriously threatened and is worth a market check on move to handicapping for this first run since.
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10th

11

(5)

17th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Dorothee

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charlie Fellowes

prominent, bumped after 1f, lost position into midfield 4f out

14/1

5th

9

(9)

13th Oct 2022

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

17:00 Brighton

Dorothee

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

in rear, switched right against near rail 3f out, ridden and no impression 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

7/1

Form: 09-14

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
267 days off before winning from off the pace in a novice at Catterick (6f, heavy) in September; raced freely when well beaten on handicap debut at Ffos Las (7.2f, good) 19 days later; hooded all starts; unraced over shorter than 6f and needs to show something new but she's had just four races.
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6th

5

(2)

13th Oct 2022

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

17:00 Brighton

Sporting Icon

9st 6lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Andrew Balding

midfield, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong

10/1

4th

2

(1)

25th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

15:15 Ffos Las

Sporting Icon

9st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, pressed leader early, prominent after 2f, ridden over 2f out, kept on until no extra inside final furlong

11/4

1st

4

(4)

6th Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:30 Catterick

Sporting Icon

9st 5lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Andrew Balding

towards rear, headway towards near side over 2f out, bit short of room and switched left under 2f out, ridden and made challenge 1f out, led final 110yds, kept on well

12/1

5/1

Form: 924322 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
9yo whose sole start here was in 2019 (well held); yet to win this season but placed on five of his last seven appearances and was runner-up from the front under Oliver Searle on last two occasions, beaten a neck at Ffos Las on latest; bang there if he acts on the track.
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12th

9

(13)

14th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Kempton (AW)

Handytalk

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

prominent on outer, pressed leader 5f out, pushed along over 3f out

25/1

7th

7

(6)

13th Oct 2022

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

17:00 Brighton

Handytalk

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

midfield, ridden and lost position 3f out, weakened from over 1f out

5/1

2nd

7

(6)

11th Sep 2022

Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

15:10 Chepstow

Handytalk

8st 13lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

led, ridden 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong

11/2

Form: 8-0462

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
0-9 but runner-up on her first and latest starts, the latter a five-runner handicap at Ffos Las (5f, good to soft) 17 days ago; unraced on firmer than good; trainer has had recent jumps winners.
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5th

1

(7)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Kyber Crystal

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Rebecca Menzies

Had excuses for her Hamilton performance 11 days ago (anticipated the start and hit the gate) having previously made a promising reappearance when third of nine over this C&D (good to firm); 1lb below her last winning mark and very much of interest back in a 0-55.

16/1

10th

6

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Kyber Crystal

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Rebecca Menzies

Respectable third to Beerwah at Redcar on seasonal debut; back on last winning mark and has form over C&D, notably a 2024 success; difficult to dismiss.

6/1

Form: 3-6528 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
The last of his four wins last season was this race; has a 3lb lower mark this time round after a light 2022 campaign, with his Nottingham second (penultimate start) offering hope but he did not shine behind Handytalk and So Smart at Ffos Las on latest; others are more solid on recent evidence.
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7th

9

(10)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Salisbury

Attys Edge

8st 13lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Always tended to do best in the second half of the year but has been on the downgrade for a while; didn't build on a fair comeback behind Symbol Of Hope in the spring last time.

20/1

8th

6

(5)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:30 Bath

Attys Edge

9st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: Christopher Mason

Always tended to do best in the second half of the year but he's adaptable regarding ground and is well treated now; offered enough behind Media Guest on his recent comeback here (lost both front shoes) to suggest he's worth a look.

8/1

Form: 153238 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Kyber Crystal, Atty's Edge, Street Parade

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £16.40
Straight Forecast £21.83
Tricast £165.01
Trifecta £92.90

Selections

TOPSPEED:

So Smart

POSTDATA:

Pop Dancer

SPOTLIGHT:

Batchelor Boy

The Guardian:

Handytalk

NEWMARKET:

Dorothee

Daily Record:

Bonita B

Telegraph:

Sporting Icon

Daily Express:

So Smart

The Star:

So Smart

The Times:

Pop Dancer

The Sun:

Pop Dancer

RP Ratings:

Batchelor Boy

Daily Mail:

Batchelor Boy

Daily Mirror:

Handytalk