October 08 / 15.40 Brighton

15.40

Good To Soft

Sky Sports Racing Virgin 519 Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 3f 198y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Virgin 519 Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 850225 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
On 14-month losing spell but running respectably at present; beaten only 2l when fifth at Windsor (11.5f) last time; on a handy mark.
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7th

9

(1)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:00 Windsor

Fullforward

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Madgwick

C&D winner who resumed from five months off with a solid fourth of eight in 1m4f Lingfield handicap a week ago; not out of things off the same mark.

10/1

4th

8

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Fullforward

8st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Madgwick

Just low-level hurdle form on his last two starts; last year's Flat best, which came over C&D, would give him a squeak but others look stronger for win purposes.

16/1

5

7th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

14:42 Fontwell

Fullforward

11st 4lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Michael Madgwick

Three-time winner on the Flat (1m-1m4f) but always in low-grade handicaps; will need to take very well to hurdling to pose a threat here.

50/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 269436 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner who is versatile ground-wise; good chance on best form but latest effort (ran poorly here) tempers enthusiasm.
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5th

6

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:08 Bath

Cloudy Rose

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Berry

Had 1m4f and 1m6f wins on consecutive starts last summer and she's now 2lb below her last winning mark; following two respectable shows over 1m4f this term, she is one to take seriously on this return to 1m6f.

6/1

4th

7

(9)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Cloudy Rose

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: John Berry

A two-time winner last season; resumed from six months off with an encouraging sixth of 12 in 1m4f handicap at Pontefract last month, challenging wide; that form has been well advertised since so this C&D scorer merits serious consideration off a 1lb lower mark.

5/1

6th

13

(10)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Cloudy Rose

8st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Berry

Two wins last season, the latest off today's mark at Doncaster (extended 1m6f, good); also suited by 1m4f but ended that campaign on a low note and her fitness must be taken on trust.

9/1

OUR TIP

5/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 987242 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
On two-year losing spell but is on last winning mark and recent form is positive; solid second over C&D (soft) last time; fighting chance.
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2nd

9

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Fen Tiger

10st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Won the penultimate renewal of this race in 2022 which was his last success; the closest he's come this year was at classified level but could still run well with the ground in his favour.

7/1

2nd

9

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Fen Tiger

10st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Won the penultimate renewal of this race in 2022 which was his last success; the closest he's come this year was at classified level but could still run well with the ground in his favour.

7/1

4

(16)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

15:02 Windsor

Fen Tiger

9st 5lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Recorded best effort this term at classified level; on a near three-year losing spell; not a solid option but ground softer than good would be in his favour.

10/1

4th
7 (6)
Nostromo

12/1

Form: 487565

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden who has attempted a variety of trips, with inconsistent results; drops back from 2m and not sure what to expect.
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4th

7

(6)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Nostromo

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Roger Teal

in touch with leaders

12/1

5th

6

(10)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nostromo

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Roger Teal

Eight-race maiden who has not finished closer than 6l to a winner and he didn't improve for the step up to 2m at Lingfield (AW; 11-1) last time; others preferred.

7/1

Form: 338375 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Two wins over C&D (good to firm) in 2022 and placed twice here this term; competitively treated on return to Brighton; could go well.
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11th

5

(4)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:47 Lingfield (AW)

Largo Bay

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Michael Madgwick

Four course wins, latest two over C&D and 1m5f early in 2024 (both with no headgear; cheekpieces refitted today); creditable return from break at Kempton and no blame attached to his third over C&D since; not far away.

8/1

3rd

3

(5)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Lingfield (AW)

Largo Bay

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Madgwick

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders over 4f out, bit short of room over 2f out, went third over 1f out, no impression

5/1

3rd

3

(5)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Lingfield (AW)

Largo Bay

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Madgwick

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders over 4f out, bit short of room over 2f out, went third over 1f out, no impression

5/1

Form: 183505 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Quirky sort but is on last winning mark and ran encouragingly at Thirsk (1m4f; second run for new yard) most recently; not ruled out.
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9th

7

(2)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Total Lockdown

9st 6lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

midfield

16/1

6th

2

(10)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Total Lockdown

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

towards rear

8/1

5th

3

(13)

16th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

13:45 Thirsk

Total Lockdown

9st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Ex-Martin Dunne, winning for him at Yarmouth in May (11.5f, good); missed the break and pulled too hard on stable debut at Windsor last time (11.4f, good to firm; first run after a break); should be better for that run

14/1

7th
10 (2)
KimcHi

12/1

Form: -70544

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who has failed to show progress (over 1m2f) since handicapping; new trip needs to make a difference.
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9th

9

(1)

16th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

KimcHi

9st 0lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Mark Gillard

Unplaced all eight Flat starts for Rae Guest and tailed off (albeit on soft ground) in a juvenile hurdle for new stable in December; sports first-time blinkers on this Flat return; improvement required.

25/1

5th

5

10th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

13:00 Fontwell

KimcHi

10st 7lb

J: James Davies

T: Mark Gillard

always behind, tailed off

25/1

5th

5

10th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

13:00 Fontwell

KimcHi

10st 7lb

J: James Davies

T: Mark Gillard

always behind, tailed off

25/1

8th
4 (1)
Irezumi

9/2

Form: 421443 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Raced mostly at Brighton this year; won over 1m2f in August (good to firm) and caught the eye over 1m4f most recently (good); respected.
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3

(6)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:45 Brighton

Irezumi

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jim Boyle

2-36 with one of his wins coming here (1m2f, good to firm) in August last year, the other at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) in June; placed five times from six starts over C&D this year, but below form on soft the last twice; could do with the ground drying out, but considered if it does.

13/2

3

(10)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:42 Brighton

Irezumi

9st 7lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Got back on the scoresheet with an emphatic win in classified event at Lingfield (11.6f) in June; ran to similar level when runner-up over C&D last month but his form has nosedived in last two runs; now drops back in grade but has a bit to prove again and he's a frequent slow starter.

14/1

11

(10)

11th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

14:47 Epsom

Irezumi

8st 7lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Jim Boyle

Used to be a notorious slow starter but he's been a bit better in that department since the summer and it was a solid effort in this headgear combination when second of five at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; stayed on from the rear when third in an amateur riders' race over that C&D 12 days later; this is a notch above the standard he regularly contests, though.

9/1

Form: 878098 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Won off this mark here (1m2f, soft) last October; however, has failed by a long way to repeat the form since; not solid.
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9th

8

(5)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Roman Tempest

9st 1lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

held up in rear

20/1

8th

8

(4)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Roman Tempest

8st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Simon Dow

in touch with leaders, pushed along over 4f out, weakened from over 2f out

50/1

20/1

Form: 541969 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner (good to firm); however, has lost his form badly (including here) since low-grade AW success in July.
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4

(6)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

16:10 Brighton

Temur Khan

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Won this race three years ago and added another classified race last July, his last success; essentially disappointing this year.

14/1

5

(7)

16th Jul 2025

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:20 Bath

Temur Khan

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

10yo whose last win came in a classified at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) over a year ago; has struggled since and, while he wasn't beaten far when sixth of seven at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) 20 days ago, others are preferred.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £46.60
Straight Forecast £50.95
Tricast £185.31
Trifecta £204.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fen Tiger

Telegraph:

Fullforward

POSTDATA:

Cloudy Rose

The Times:

Irezumi

The Star:

Roman Tempest

D Express:

Fullforward

Daily Mirror:

Cloudy Rose

RP RATINGS:

Fen Tiger

NEWMARKET:

Fen Tiger

The Guardian:

Fen Tiger

Daily Mail:

Fen Tiger

The Sun:

Fen Tiger

Daily Record:

Fen Tiger