August 21 / 16.55 Brighton

16.55

Good

Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

  • Prize money: £4605.92
  • 0m 6f 210y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 894321 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Made his breakthrough at the 13th attempt when landing a C&D handicap (good) 12 days ago; up 4lb since but he had something in hand and this looks a workable mark; respected.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(4)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:52 Newmarket

Optiva Star

9st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Wallis

Ex-Richard Hannon; similar chance to Sixfiveseven on recent Brighton run (1m, soft) but has done his winning on that track and although he has form elsewhere he probably needs extra for new yard after a £4,000 sale.

10/1

3rd

4

(4)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:52 Newmarket

Optiva Star

9st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Wallis

Ex-Richard Hannon; similar chance to Sixfiveseven on recent Brighton run (1m, soft) but has done his winning on that track and although he has form elsewhere he probably needs extra for new yard after a £4,000 sale.

10/1

3rd

3

(2)

17th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:15 Brighton

Optiva Star

9st 11lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

in touch with leaders

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 522510 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Off the mark (16th attempt) with a narrow win at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) last month but he has a patchy profile and was beaten 13l at Newmarket (1m, good) last time; now drops back in trip but needs to bounce back again after that last run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 895822

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has record of 1-23 but he was first past the post at Chelmsford (demoted to second) last month and backed that up with a clear second at Leicester (7f) last time; still unexposed at this trip and he should be in the thick of things again; last run was on soft but he's effective on fast ground.
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3

(5)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Media Guest

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Mark Gillard

2-45, with the latest win coming at Bath (5.5f, good) last July; tailed off on his return at Salisbury (5f, good to firm; reported to have had a respiratory issue) two weeks ago; has form over this far but others are currently preferred.

20/1

3

(5)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Salisbury

Media Guest

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Mark Gillard

Has a poor strike-rate and is the only runner who lacks recent match practice, having been absent since last October; best watched unless the market speaks favourably.

33/1

5th

9

(8)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Media Guest

8st 11lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Mark Gillard

Had a good record at Bath until tailed off here (5f, heavy) last time in first-time blinkers; however, the ground may have been too much and he's back in cheekpieces today; has shown promise on soft going; could go well.

10/1

Form: -61148 CD BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won at Chepstow (1m, good to soft) in May and over C&D (good to firm) in June but well held at Sandown last month and virtually refused to race at Epsom last time; maybe that was just an off-day but he's still 5lb higher than for last win and others are preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(6)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:15 Brighton

Marsh Benham

10st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Two 1m wins this year at Sandown and Epsom, the latest by 5l earlier this month; reappeared only four days later when below par at Windsor and finishing behind Newfangled; that was under a penalty and now 2lb higher.

13/2

7th

2

(11)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

13:42 Windsor

Marsh Benham

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Baker

Versatile ground-wise and has won one of just two C&D starts; in good form this year, adding to an earlier Sandown win (good to firm) with a powerful display at Epsom (about 1m, good to soft) on Thursday; likely to give a good show under penalty with Billy Loughnane up for the first time.

4/1

1st

5

(6)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

17:27 Epsom

Marsh Benham

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Baker

Ran well for second at Brighton on his reappearance in June and went one better at Sandown (1m, good to firm) in July; disappointed next time but quickly bounced back at Brighton two days later; can be slowly away so needs things to drop right.

7/1

Form: 338434

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who has not really progressed; well-held fourth of six at Salisbury (7f, good; 11-4) last week and needs to raise her game.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(6)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Storymaker

9st 2lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Has taken off in recent weeks, making it four wins in a row (the last three under Tommie Jakes) when fending off another in-form filly (pair clear) at Southwell (1m) 11 days ago; steps up in grade and trip here but further progress can't be discounted.

6/1

1

(2)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Storymaker

9st 12lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Has taken off in recent weeks, winning her last three starts, the last two under Tommie Jakes including a cosy success over 7f here on Saturday; no problem with the return to this trip and respected in her bid for the four-timer despite the penalty.

2/1

1st

5

(5)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Storymaker

9st 7lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Took a while to get off the mark but now on a hat-trick after wins at Wolverhampton (extended 1m) and Lingfield (7f; Sixties Chic third) last month; the latter success came under today's rider Tommie Jakes; another good runs is on the cards.

3/1

12/1

Form: 305264

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Completed a 1m double at Thirsk (good) for Richard Fahey last August but he has a mixed record this season and was never involved on his stable debut at Haydock (7f, good to soft) last Saturday; now back on his last winning mark but others are more persuasive.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(9)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ravenglass

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Adrian Wintle

On a losing run but he has dropped to a basement mark and he was running on well when fourth behind the front-running Aspire To Glory over C&D 15 days ago; drawn widest this time and may find one or two stronger.

5/1

4th

6

(5)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ravenglass

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Adrian Wintle

Winless this season but back on a realistic mark and was fourth of 11 at Bath latest; has form over C&D.

8/1

4th

6

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Ravenglass

9st 3lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Adrian Wintle

Never really got competitive at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) three weeks ago and remains without a win this season but went close off 3lb higher at Chepstow (7f, good) in June and 1m also suits; worth a glance in the betting.

20/1

Form: 276131 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Admirable 8yo who has won on fast and soft ground over 7f at Lingfield in two of her last three starts; it was a narrow success last time but she battled well to beat a clear second and is only 2lb higher; major player again and she has won over C&D.
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14th

4

(6)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:05 Yarmouth

Spanish Mane

9st 10lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Course winner in 2019 and 2020; went close over C&D off 2lb higher on her reappearance in April; well beaten in her next two starts but she did posted a more creditable effort at Brighton (1m, good) 37 days ago; back down in trip and has each-way claims.

12/1

3

(7)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

14:40 Brighton

Spanish Mane

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Dual course winner in 2022; went close on her reappearance at Yarmouth (7f, good) but she's been well beaten in both starts since; steps back up to a mile with a return to form needed.

9/1

3

(7)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

14:40 Brighton

Spanish Mane

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Dual course winner in 2022; went close on her reappearance at Yarmouth (7f, good) but she's been well beaten in both starts since; steps back up to a mile with a return to form needed.

9/1

Form: 546284 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
His last three wins have come at this track and latest was off 6lb higher over C&D (good to firm) last August; went close over 5.3f here (soft) in June but hard to predict and has not made an impact in his last two runs; risks attached.
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Verdict Starting price

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

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 537156 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Triple course winner who scored in good style over 1m at this track (good to firm) last month; still looks feasibly treated on that form but his spark has been missing at Epsom and here in his last two runs; now drops back in grade but has a bit to prove back at this trip.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(12)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

16:25 Brighton

Darvel

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Two-time C&D winner, including the corresponding race in 2022; no win in 2026 but he ran well for second in a stronger C&D handicap 17 days ago (Gone Rogue back in sixth); won't be far away if returning in the same form.

7/1

2nd

9

(9)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:15 Brighton

Darvel

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Ran no race at Salisbury last time in a handicap he had won the previous year; had been in good form prior to that and couldn't dismiss; third in this 12 months ago.

8/1

5th

3

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:27 Salisbury

Darvel

11st 0lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 1lb higher mark (for today's rider); solid efforts on last three starts and he's a leading contender.

5/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £38.70
Straight Forecast £34.62
Tricast £138.19
Trifecta £280.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spanish Mane

Telegraph:

Optiva Star

The Times:

Media Guest

WEST COUNTRY:

Ravenglass

RP RATINGS:

Batchelor Boy

D Express:

Optiva Star

Daily Record:

Optiva Star

The Guardian:

Media Guest

The Sun:

Media Guest

POSTDATA:

Spanish Mane

NEWMARKET:

Spanish Mane

Daily Mail:

Spanish Mane

Daily Mirror:

Spanish Mane

The Star:

Spanish Mane