May 28 / 16.15 Brighton

16.15

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  • 0m 6f 210y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 120-83 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been on AW but he wasn't far off his best when a 2l third at Leicester (7f, good) 17 days ago; didn't get the best of runs in that race and has possibilities if he can back that up.
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9th

1

(1)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Newmarket

Musical Mystery

9st 11lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

7f specialist who made all at Doncaster (good to firm) in August and ran just as well when second at Thirsk three weeks later; edging up the weights but again likely to be thereabouts.

6/1

2nd

4

(8)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Thirsk

Musical Mystery

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ed Dunlop

in touch with leaders

5/1

1st

2

(2)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:42 Doncaster

Musical Mystery

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

Brighton winner in May (7f, good); best run since when just over 2l fifth of ten at Ascot last time (7f, good); each-way chance.

7/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 40621- CD

Last run: 274 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ended last season on a high when landing a 7f Chepstow handicap (good to soft) in August for Alexandra Dunn; 4lb higher on return for new yard but he's won over C&D in the past and needs watching in market.
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4th

7

(6)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:20 Brighton

King Of War

8st 8lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Four C&D wins to his name, the latest in June off 4lb lower; an easy lead would seem unlikely and this opposition may prove too demanding.

16/1

8th

3

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:48 Epsom

King Of War

10st 1lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Front-runner who is probably best known for his exploits at Brighton; won there (7f, good to firm) in June and was placed from favourable draw at Chester (7f, good) last month but finished well down the field when last in action and might find others better treated.

10/1

11th

12

(8)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

King Of War

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Likes to get on with it and he registered the latest of his six wins when making all in five-runner Brighton handicap (7f, good to firm) last month; went off too quickly next time but his third at Chester was a solid effort two weeks ago; same mark and this is tougher, though.

16/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 2032-0

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Effective at 6f and 7f and has won on good to soft and good to firm; ended last season with two placed efforts but he had a heavy defeat on his recent reappearance at Haydock (9-2); that was after 231 days off but he needs to bounce back near best here.
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2nd

5

(6)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:30 Epsom

Magical Merlin

9st 1lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

Managed only fifth of eight when upped to 1m2f at Windsor (good to firm) two months ago and remains without a win since 2023; continues to edge down the weights but needs to turn a corner.

10/1

5th

6

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Magical Merlin

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

Continues to edge down the weights, but losing run is up to 19 and the application of a tongue-tie made little difference last time; something to prove on his first attempt over this far.

11/2

4th

3

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Bath

Magical Merlin

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

Ran just four times last season and was runner-up on three occasions (7f/1m, various ground); down the field on reappearance at Kempton (1m, AW) four weeks ago but may have needed that outing and it will be no surprise if he's in the mix; a tongue-tie is added.

7/2

Form: 28-361 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
4yo filly who made it 3-7 on turf when justifying support with a comfortable success over C&D (good) last month; up 5lb but she still looks feasibly treated and is 2-2 under Olivia Tubb; big player.
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3rd

4

(8)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twilight Dancer

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Yet to win on AW but she's rated 7lb lower in this discipline and has run well at Lingfield the last twice (7f and 1m); others in today's field appeal more.

7/1

4th

2

(3)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Twilight Dancer

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Jonathan Portman

midfield but in touch with leaders

4/1

2nd

9

(2)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:35 Lingfield (AW)

Twilight Dancer

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Jonathan Portman

Triple 7f turf winner; placed over C&D in March, when 2lb higher; well below par on turf on her last two starts; revival needed.

14/1

4/1

Form: 1320-2 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-12 but his win was at this track (1m maiden) in September and he returned after a gelding operation with a close second at Bath (1m, soft) three weeks ago; up 2lb but that was a personal best last time and he should be fine on this drop back in trip; key player.
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1st

1

(4)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:25 Epsom

Lunatick

10st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hughie Morrison

sweating, took keen hold, in touch with leaders

4/1

2

(9)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 4

15:55 Brighton

Lunatick

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hughie Morrison

Ran big race in defeat on seasonal debut at Bath (1m, soft) in May but was not seen to quite the same effect on good ground the last twice and conditions are likely to be even quicker today.

11/2

5th

2

(4)

15th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Lunatick

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hughie Morrison

Unraced on firmer than good; 1m maiden winner at Brighton last September, in a two-runner race; close second at Bath (1m, soft) on reappearance, before a lesser show at Brighton later in May; needs to resume progress.

8/1

Form: 5/444-

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced maiden; vulnerable in 1m and 1m2f handicaps for Sir Michael Stoute last year; sold 31,000gns in February; now drops back to 7f after six months off and has bit to prove for new yard; withdrawn due to slow ground at Yarmouth last week.
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8th

7

(7)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Falcon Nine

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Iain Jardine

Two wins last season, the second over C&D last August off this mark; runner-up on his last three starts, beaten 1.25l by a previous winner over C&D last time; contender.

100/30

2nd

1

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

13:50 Musselburgh

Falcon Nine

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Iain Jardine

Runner-up twice at Ayr (1m2f, good to firm) last month, losing out only by a neck when clear of third on latter occasion; back in action before 3lb rise takes effect and remains 2lb lower than when winning this race a year ago; good chance.

2/1

2nd

5

(8)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Falcon Nine

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Iain Jardine

Record of 2-37 and both wins came over 1m1f (good) last August; has mixed record this season but he had a close call at Pontefract (1m2f) last month and was runner-up behind a big improver over C&D last Monday; on the same mark here and he's respected.

11/2

12/1

Form: -23364 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Highly consistent since the hood went on and was a front-running fourth of 11 in a Class 4 at Kempton (7f, AW) last time; could go well again back on turf but he's 0-9 in this sphere and his losing run is up to 13.
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7th

10

(7)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Arctician

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon Dow

Can lead; all eight wins on the AW, five over this C&D; faded into midfield having been drawn wide here in May and soft ground can be given as an excuse for failing to beat a rival at Goodwood (1m) two months ago; could go well back on this surface.

12/1

8th

6

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Goodwood

Arctician

10st 8lb

J: Mr Guy Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

Can lead; multiple AW wins at 7f and 1m but he's 0-14 on turf and it's a long time since he's been any threat on grass; up against it in only his fifth turf start in the last two years.

16/1

16/1

Form: 486885 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Eight-time AW winner but he's been quiet after slow starts in that sphere in last three runs; his latest fifth at Southwell was a fair effort in the circumstances but he's 1-19 on turf and has never run at this track; down the list.
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5th

1

(6)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:22 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

In good form this spring, winning at Thirsk (1m, good) and over C&D (good to firm) last month; front pair were 6l clear that day and if he can maintain that level of form he'd still look well treated despite a 5lb rise.

3/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

1st

1

(1)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Visibility

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

Has registered most wins on AW but ran creditably last Saturday when bidding for a Thirsk (1m) double; this 8yo remains in form and is still well treated on historical data.

5/1

9/1

Form: 2140-6 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a Nottingham maiden (5f, soft) last July and he's been well held in 6f handicaps at Southwell (AW) and Windsor (heavy) in last two starts; record now stands at 1-14 and has something to prove in new headgear at this new trip.
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2nd

4

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Fierce

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Only sixth at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time but placed over 5f on his other three starts this season; his three wins have come over 6f and he could have a part to play back up in trip; effective here.

6/1

6th

8

(13)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Fierce

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Placed in all three runs this year, racing wide when third of nine at Beverley (5f, good) ten days ago; trainer, who also saddles Tiriac, has won the last two runnings of this race.

7/1

3rd

3

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Fierce

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Paul Midgley

Came good twice last summer and he's knocking at the door again, doing his best work late on when second at Carlisle (5f, good) four weeks ago; one of the likelier candidates.

9/2

Non-runners

Unsung Hero

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £43.20
Straight Forecast £53.46
Tricast £474.85
Trifecta £392.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Twilight Dancer

NEWMARKET:

Musical Mystery

RP RATINGS:

Lunatick

TOPSPEED:

Magical Merlin

D Express:

Falcon Nine

POSTDATA:

Lunatick

Telegraph:

Twilight Dancer

Daily Mail:

Twilight Dancer

The Sun:

Twilight Dancer

The Star:

Twilight Dancer

Daily Record:

Twilight Dancer

The Guardian:

Magical Merlin

The Times:

Musical Mystery

Daily Mirror:

Musical Mystery