October 19 / 13.35 Brighton

13.35

Good To Soft

Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 519 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 5f 215y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 519 Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 552306 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-7 this season but has been placed a few times and is down to a very handy mark; versatile ground-wise and won over C&D in 2021; helps to give connections, who also run Notre Maison, a respectable hand.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Gherkin

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Stuart Kittow

On dangerous mark and is versatile ground-wise but his last win was in 2023 and he's struggled in both runs this season; has lots to prove and he needs a big turnaround after a break.

16/1

6

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Gherkin

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Stuart Kittow

On dangerous mark and is versatile ground-wise but his last win was in 2023 and he's struggled in both runs this season; has lots to prove and he needs a big turnaround after a break.

16/1

1

(1)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:30 Chepstow

Gherkin

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Stuart Kittow

On a workable mark and versatile regarding ground, but last month's seasonal debut (7f) was very disappointing and he needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing; blinkers refitted.

14/1

2nd
14 (7)
Moorgate

16/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 682450

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Outran his big odds over 6f/7f in July/September; hasn't fared so well the last twice and remains a maiden; not particularly solid.
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10

(2)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Moorgate

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Pat Murphy

Well treated on his best form last winter but he's been out of sorts this time around and slow starts have been an issue; plenty to prove and he needs a major revival.

50/1

7th

11

(8)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Moorgate

8st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Pat Murphy

slowly away, in rear, headway inside final furlong, no impression

50/1

7th

11

(8)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Moorgate

8st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Pat Murphy

slowly away, in rear, headway inside final furlong, no impression

50/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 112732 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Campaigned exclusively at this track since April, best form when winning twice and runner-up twice (all over 7f); versatile ground-wise; likely player, provided she still has the toe for 6f.
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5th

5

(6)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Heers Sadie

9st 4lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Three times a course winner, including over 1m last July; ran into an improver here four weeks ago and she looks set to give another good account.

5/1

2nd

4

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:20 Yarmouth

Heers Sadie

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Three-time course winner, including last June/July; could go well returned to this venue with Lingfield reappearance under her belt.

16/1

Form: 486340

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden and has raced mainly at 7f/1m; his only placed form this year has come over the latter trip; this drop to sprinting presents a question mark.
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4th

2

(2)

19th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:35 Brighton

Brilliant Blue

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary Moore

took keen hold, held up in rear, switched to near side over 3f out

10/1

10th

3

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Brilliant Blue

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary Moore

led, headed over 1f out, weakening when slightly hampered inside final furlong

8/1

6/1

Form: 134143 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly on good/firmer in this sphere; close third on AW last time; has twice made all in single-figure fields here (6f/7f) this term; return to Brighton is a plus but this bigger field may prove a negative.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Voodoo Ray

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Completed a hat-trick in the spring of 2024 but he's drawn a blank since then and has been beaten 6l or more in his last five runs; opposable.

33/1

11th

12

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Voodoo Ray

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

The first four of his five wins were at Brighton but no success anywhere since May 2024; discouraging record from autumn 2024 onwards.

33/1

14/1

Form: 955072 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Outran his 40-1 odds with close second at Chelmsford (6f, AW) last time but isn't certain to back up that effort, having proved far from consistent this year; only 1-21 on turf.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(6)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Moveonup

9st 0lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Gay Kelleway

Pops up with a good run every now and then but finished well down the field after fluffing the start in Chelmsford classified race a week ago and his overall profile is not appealing.

33/1

Form: 113222 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 113222, mostly over 5.3f at this course, since wearing cheekpieces or blinkers; versatile in terms of ground and looks a likely player if proving as effective back at 6f.
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6

(3)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

16:13 Chepstow

Notre Maison

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Stuart Kittow

Beaten a neck and a head in this race last year; has run some good races this season but her form dropped off at Salisbury last month and a visit to Brighton, a track she likes, could only produce a fourth of nine last time; handicapper's trying to help, though.

7/1

5

(1)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:00 Brighton

Notre Maison

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Stuart Kittow

C&D winner who has run some good races this season but her form dropped off at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; on dangerous mark but has bit to prove again after that last run and she's now 1-26 in handicaps; visor removed.

11/2

2

(1)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Salisbury

Notre Maison

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

Beaten favourite on AW last time; only 1-25 in handicaps, compared to 2-5 at classified level, but has done her winning on turf and holds a fighting chance in this field.

9/2

Form: 436-59 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Finished sixth of 14, beaten about 6l, in this race last year; seen only twice since, below par last time; has a poor strike-rate and looks set for another supporting role.
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8th

12

(1)

19th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:35 Brighton

Global Acclamation

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Patrick Chamings

held up in rear

25/1

9th

12

(2)

4th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Global Acclamation

9st 1lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Patrick Chamings

midfield

25/1

5th

5

(4)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Leicester

Global Acclamation

9st 7lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Patrick Chamings

prominent, pressed leader from under 3f out, kept on inside final furlong

25/1

25/1

Form: 667946

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Scored as a 2yo for previous yard; far from consistent for current stable, and present mark reflects a general decline in his form; blew the start last time.
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1st

1

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:08 Bath

Neptune Legend

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Returned to Tony Carroll and left a couple of quiet AW runs behind when scoring over C&D (beat She Went Whoosh by nearly 3l) and at Brighton (6f) in May; came up short in hat-trick bid at Windsor on Monday but was out of his comfort zone early over the bare 5f before plugging on into fifth; not dismissed if turned out quickly.

9/4

5th

3

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Neptune Legend

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Third run back with Tony Carroll when taking advantage of his reduced mark at Bath (5.7f) last month and he did it in good style; followed up under a 4lb penalty at Brighton (6f, again good to firm) one week later, leading in the final strides, so this 5f could be an issue but he's on a roll again.

11/2

20/1

Form: 633378

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Versatile maiden who has form at 5f-1m this season, including here; however, the chance of a belated win largely depends on how well she takes to first-time hood (has worn other types of headgear).
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10th

9

(3)

19th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:35 Brighton

Silver Diva

9st 4lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: John Gallagher

midfield, switched to centre over 3f out, no impression from 2f out

20/1

8th

11

(2)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

Silver Diva

8st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

Under a length away on three successive occasions (7f-1m) and could want quicker ground than she encountered last time at Leicester; hard to rule out.

14/1

0

13

(8)

25th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

17:35 Leicester

Silver Diva

8st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: John Gallagher

Tapped into new-found reserves of stamina of late, going close twice over 7f before another good run upped to 1m at Brighton three weeks ago; fully effective on slow ground but remains to be seen if she needs a stiff test over 1m on this ground.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 952153 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Retains enthusiasm aged eight and regained the winning thread at Lingfield (6f) in August; respectable third at Sandown (5f) most recently; thereabouts granted ideal ground (all wins on softer than good).
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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

33/1

Form: 577999

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-9 and yet to make the frame; holds poor claims on balance of form.
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12th

16

(15)

19th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:35 Brighton

Urban Jungle

8st 13lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Michael Blake

took keen hold, prominent, switched to near side over 3f out, weakened from 2f out

33/1

9th

13

(5)

23rd Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Urban Jungle

9st 0lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Michael Blake

slowly away, towards rear

25/1

9th

12

(12)

4th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

20:35 Bath

Urban Jungle

8st 10lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Michael Blake

Didn't achieve much for Tom Ward (6f-1m) and has finished well held in two runs for this yard (also saddle We're Reunited); the hood comes off (has often pulled hard) and she only has daylight on her outside from stall 12.

25/1

25/1

Form: 026670

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Ran creditably over 7f/1m here earlier in the campaign but not in anything like the same form since; remains a maiden and sprinting is unknown territory; similar type to Brilliant Blue.
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12th

11

(2)

23rd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Lucky Mascot

8st 11lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Brett Johnson

awkward start and slowly into stride, always behind

66/1

13th

7

(12)

19th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:35 Brighton

Lucky Mascot

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Brett Johnson

slowly into stride, switched left soon after start, always behind

25/1

13th

5

(10)

11th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Lucky Mascot

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Brett Johnson

Regressive ex-Irish maiden who was struggling to get competitive when last seen during the height of summer.

33/1

Non-runners

Giddy Aunt, Malham Tarn Cove, Beanie Blue

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £70.10
Straight Forecast £62.21
Tricast £360.94
Trifecta £473.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gherkin

The Guardian:

Notre Maison

NEWMARKET:

Heer's Sadie

Telegraph:

Giddy Aunt

Daily Mirror:

Malham Tarn Cove

POSTDATA:

Voodoo Ray

D Express:

Notre Maison

Daily Record:

Notre Maison

Daily Mail:

Heer's Sadie

The Star:

Heer's Sadie

RP RATINGS:

Gherkin

The Times:

Gherkin

The Sun:

Gherkin