October 17 / 15.15 Brighton

15.15

Soft

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  • Prize money: £4605.92
  • 0m 7f 216y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 333916 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has won on good to firm and heavy ground; recorded his third course win when scoring by over 3l over C&D (good to soft) last week but he was well held under this penalty at Leicester (1m, heavy) on Tuesday; bit to prove again after that and this is a quick turnaround.
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5

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Marsh Benham

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Baker

Has defied current mark three times, including in this race 12 months ago, and Jack Callan removes a bonus 5lb today; close second at Brighton (7f) latest start; respected.

11/2

2nd

3

(5)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

16:12 Brighton

Marsh Benham

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Seven-time winner who handles any ground but he can miss the break; now 2lb lower than for his Newbury win (1m, good) in May but he's lost his way since and needs a major revival.

10/1

40/1

  • Place: £6.30

Form: 32/50

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who has already had five different trainers; placed twice on the Flat in France in 2022 but he's struggled over hurdles and on the Flat since; now drops back to 1m in his second handicap but he needs a transformation; blinkers back on.
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4th

6

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Sixfiveseven

9st 2lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Newmarket winner in late 2024 (1m, good; fine on soft); second run back from a long absence was better than the first and he might progress again; realistic mark.

9/1

6th

1

(11)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Sixfiveseven

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Won over 1m at Newmarket (good; also second on soft) in autumn 2024 but absent for 487 days prior to weakening into ninth of ten at Kempton (1m) three weeks ago; entitled to strip fitter (return to turf may also help) but a leap of faith is needed.

25/1

9th

6

(11)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Sixfiveseven

9st 5lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Has shown best form, notably Newmarket success for Keiran Burke, on turf; absent since 2024 and has enough to prove kept to AW on debut for new yard; still in same ownership.

25/1

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8/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 303066 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Handles most ground and all three wins have come at this track; on same mark as for his success over C&D last September but he has a mixed record since and hasn't fired in his last three runs; comes with risks attached and he needs to raise his game; hood reapplied.
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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

11/2

Form: 361725 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-11 but his win came here (7f, good to firm) in the summer and he went close on soft ground at this track on his penultimate run; couldn't land a blow at Yarmouth last time but he stayed on steadily and looks worth another try at this trip; dangerous with Billy Loughnane booked again.
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4th

11

(5)

17th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:15 Brighton

On Song

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

in touch with leaders

11/2

5th

6

(5)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Yarmouth

On Song

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Came good at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month, on eighth run, and did very well to go close on soft ground there ten days ago, having been badly hampered; back in action before 1lb rise takes effect; likely contender.

3/1

2nd

2

(4)

9th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:50 Brighton

On Song

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Failed to get home over 1m last time; justified favouritism over C&D (good to firm) earlier in August, taking his 7f record to 331, and the runner-up gives that form a solid look; respected back in this scenario.

3/1

Form: 257224

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Just two wins from 33 starts but latest was at Nottingham (8.3f, soft) in April and she's been generally consistent since including with four runner-up efforts; well held back at Nottingham last week but that was behind a major improver in a Class 4 and she's not ruled on this drop back in grade.
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5th

1

(12)

17th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:15 Brighton

Ardbraccan

10st 0lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

in rear

11/2

4th

8

(2)

9th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:17 Nottingham

Ardbraccan

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Has a modest strike-rate but won over C&D (soft) in April; largely consistent since, solid second off this mark at Sandown (1m, good; behind a subsequent winner) most recently; one for the shortlist.

8/1

5/1

Form: 876144 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Improved form when winning on handicap debut at Doncaster (1m, soft) in July and he's finished a respectable fourth at Wolverhampton (AW) and Epsom (8.5f. heavy) since; still has potential after only six starts and he's in the mix back on this drop back in grade.
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3rd

4

(19)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Tipperary

Escape Act

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

1m winner on soft in Britain; no sign of his best form in three outings for this trainer who appears to have a better chance with Metamorpheus.

20/1

6/1

Form: 9-1374 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who won this race on soft ground in 2022; only 1lb higher than for his success at Bath in April and he shaped as though he needed the run when back from a break at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month; looks interesting back on turf and yard has had a winner recently.
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10th

1

(5)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Darvel

9st 13lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Patrick Chamings

Normally starts slowly; goes well fresh so would like to have seen more on reappearance at Bath and didn't fare much better there four weeks ago; fourth is the best he's managed on AW; passed over.

20/1

5th

1

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Bath

Darvel

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

He made a winning reappearance here in 2024 and 2025 so it's disconcerting he was well beaten on his comeback here 24 days ago, and he could do with breaking sharper; however, it's possible he needed the run this time and, having won three times last year, he's entitled to respect.

7/1

9th

2

(1)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Bath

Darvel

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Two of his eight wins have been over C&D and they were first time out in April 2024 and April 2025; two wins last summer ensure that he remains much higher in the weights but that reappearance record here is striking.

8/1

25/1

Form: 725-60

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Back from over a year off with a promising effort on handicap debut at Kempton (7f, AW) in August but he struggled when switched to soft ground at York last week; that was a deep race but he has something to prove again after that and is untried at this trip.
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6th

3

(7)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:00 Windsor

Miggy Magic

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Keady

Still a maiden but produced consistent AW form (32224) this winter for new yard, showing signs that he's capable of winning an ordinary sprint handicap; one for the shortlist back on turf.

9/2

Form: 0-7809

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Made a promising debut at Leopardstown last August, but has gone backwards since and he's been beaten 13l or more in his three handicaps (7f-1m3f); mark continues to fall but he has lots to prove and is untried on soft/heavy ground.
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4th

1

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

None too consistent and he has been well beaten on his last two starts; has the lowest BHA rating in the field and has to concede weight all round so he looks up against it.

7/1

3

(11)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Blew hot and cold for his former stable and it has been a similar story for James Owen, his win at Southwell and second over 1m here surrounded by lesser efforts; chance if on one of his good days; cheekpieces added to usual accessories.

4/1

7th

7

(7)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Emphatic win on stable debut at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) early last month; disappointing in next two runs but he got back on track with a clear second at Kempton (hood reapplied) 11 days ago; on unchanged mark and has claims if he can back that up.

5/2

Form: 2-4907

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a close call in a Newmarket nursery (7f, soft) but he's been out of sorts this year and was last of seven at Ffos Las (1m, heavy) in August; left Jack Channon since and has questions to answer for new yard; first-time cheekpieces.
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7th

7

(8)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Kempton (AW)

The Smiling Wolf

9st 4lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: John Butler

Drawn a blank since his Ffos Las nursery win (6f) in September 2023; big prices and well beaten in four runs for John Butler but he ran better than the distance beaten at Lingfield 17 days ago (forced a strong pace and weakened quickly in the final furlong); tumbling down the weights and he needs a close look in the betting now back sprinting.

12/1

7th

7

(8)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Kempton (AW)

The Smiling Wolf

9st 4lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: John Butler

Drawn a blank since his Ffos Las nursery win (6f) in September 2023; big prices and well beaten in four runs for John Butler but he ran better than the distance beaten at Lingfield 17 days ago (forced a strong pace and weakened quickly in the final furlong); tumbling down the weights and he needs a close look in the betting now back sprinting.

12/1

6th

7

(8)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield (AW)

The Smiling Wolf

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: John Butler

Yet to add to 6f turf win for Jack Channon in September 2023 and was safely held on all three starts for John Butler in the autumn (7f-1m); lurks on a dangerous mark though and needs a check in the betting.

20/1

10/1

Form: 338710

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Returned from break with front-running win at Ffos Las (7.3f, heavy) in August but he flopped in his bid for a double over C&D (good) last month; still lightly raced and now returns to testing ground but that was a 15l defeat last time and he needs to bounce back.
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6th

5

(4)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

Beau Gars

9st 4lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

pressed leader

6/1

6th

5

(4)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

Beau Gars

9st 4lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

pressed leader

6/1

11th

2

(9)

17th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:15 Brighton

Beau Gars

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

prominent

10/1

Non-runners

Profit And Loss

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Payout
Exacta £99.20
Straight Forecast £98.78
Tricast £876.74
Trifecta £675.90

Selections

The Times:

On Song

RP RATINGS:

Optiva Star

POSTDATA:

Marsh Benham

D Express:

Ardbraccan

SPOTLIGHT:

Darvel

NEWMARKET:

Escape Act

Telegraph:

Beau Gars

The Guardian:

On Song

Daily Mail:

On Song

The Star:

Optiva Star

Daily Record:

Marsh Benham

The Sun:

Ardbraccan

Daily Mirror:

Darvel