15.40
Good To FirmCarlsberg Danish Pilsner Brighton Mile Challenge Handicap (For The Brighton Mile Challenge Trophy)
- Prize money: £11016
- 0m 7f 216y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.50
- Place: £1.40
Form: 111321 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (4) |
26th Aug 2022 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Sharp improver this year, winning five times and climbing the weights by 34lb; last two wins were over 1m on good to firm at Brighton under Stefano Cherchi, last time travelling up smoothly to lead 2f out and then having to battle; raised 5lb since but very hard to say he can't improve again; unraced on softer than good. |
4/1 |
|
1st 9 (10) |
3rd Aug 2022 Good To Firm 0m 7f 216y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, going easily 2f out, edged right when ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well |
3/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: -32412
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (1) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Five-time winner on AW at Wolverhampton but 0-16 on turf; handicapper's giving him a chance and, while recent efforts don't suggest he'll take it, he did run well both previous visits here. |
8/1 |
|
4 (1) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Five-time winner on AW at Wolverhampton but 0-16 on turf; handicapper's giving him a chance and, while recent efforts don't suggest he'll take it, he did run well both previous visits here. |
8/1 |
25/1
- Place: £10.90
Form: -07856 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (7) |
21st May 2024 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
His mark continues to fall but this 10yo has struggled to get competitive on his last few starts and needs to turn things around. |
16/1 |
|
11th 4 (7) |
21st May 2024 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
His mark continues to fall but this 10yo has struggled to get competitive on his last few starts and needs to turn things around. |
16/1 |
|
10th 12 (2) |
22nd Mar 2024 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
8st 5lb |
Never in the hunt over 7f on his reappearance 16 days ago; first attempt at this trip and others look stronger. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 982143 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (7) |
9th Aug 2023 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Five-time course winner (7f-1m); out of form in sprint handicaps since returning from break in June (four runs) but will appreciate today's drop in grade, and this trip ought to be much more suitable. |
6/1 |
|
7th 8 (7) |
26th Jul 2023 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Ten-time winner (once over C&D) but has poor strike-rate in recent years and has not fired since returning from break in June. |
16/1 |
6/1
Form: 735131 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (4) |
25th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Six-time winner who is well treated on best form; however, below par during a light 2024 campaign and failed to revive on reappearance; best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise. |
7/1 |
|
6th 11 (9) |
11th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
held up in rear |
10/1 |
|
6th 11 (9) |
11th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
held up in rear |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: -53270
Last run: 53 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (1) |
16th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Eight C&D wins, the most recent off current mark in August; not in the same form since and was behind a few of today's rivals last time. |
10/1 |
|
5 (11) |
29th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Has struggled on his last three starts but always a force to be reckoned with at this track having registered an eighth win here on his last visit in August (1m, good; ridden by Oliver Carmichael); only 2lb higher. |
16/1 |
|
1 (10) |
14th Sep 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Resumed winning ways at Brighton (1m) in August and not disgraced when fifth of nine in 1m Salisbury handicap 16 days ago; shortlisted. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 4-5168 CD BF
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (8) |
3rd Aug 2022 Good To Firm 0m 7f 216y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out (jockey said mare hung right-handed) |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 5-4423 D BF
Last run: 99 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (6) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Won at Lingfield (7f, AW) in February and runner-up at Southwell (1m, AW) and Bath (1m, firm) in the spring; still looks on a workable mark but his form nosedived at Brighton last time and he needs to bounce back; one of three runners for Tony Carroll. |
10/1 |
|
6th 3 (6) |
7th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Continues to run with credit and recorded his eighth career win at Lingfield in February; has made the frame on all four starts since and shouldn't be far away. |
13/2 |
|
4th 5 (2) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
In the veteran stage now but the old man's been giving younger legs plenty of trouble this year, dead-heating at Lingfield (7f, AW) in February and placed on another five occasions; still in good heart judged on latest second at Bath (1m, firm) and this dual C&D winner can go well again. |
5/2 |
10/1
Form: 422122 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (5) |
4th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Recorded the 18th win of his long career when leading late over C&D in February (for Myla Coppins); ran well behind a thriving rival at Lingfield next time but he failed to fire over C&D a fortnight ago (finished behind Coloane); he has bounced back from quiet runs before so can't be ruled out. |
6/1 |
|
8th 7 (7) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
18th success of his long career when getting the better of Antiquity (winner since and runs in the 6.00) over C&D last month; bumped into an in-form opponent at Lingfield two weeks ago (7f; blinkered first time); another 2lb rise is not ideal but he is likely to give his running. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 (4) |
5th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Well into the veteran stage but he retains plenty of enthusiasm and ran on well to beat a subsequent winner (Age Of Time third) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) three weeks ago, his 18th success; a 2lb rise not excessive but late in the day to be giving blinkers a go (has run well in new headgear before). |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 612564 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (8) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 113y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Returned to form with second in amateur riders' race at Brighton (1m, good to firm) last month and is still on a good mark but has become far too inconsistent to rely upon, and his habit of starting slowly is another worry. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 2 (3) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Three-time winner last year at a mile but slow starts have become a habit and was tailed off last time despite racing prominently. |
40/1 |
|
13th 2 (8) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Did well last year (three wins; one over C&D) but is yet to strike form after three starts this season and slow starts have become a serious issue; goes without usual blinkers today; comes with risk. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: 22-660
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (4) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has plenty of form over C&D including two wins; losing run up to 18, but he has never raced down at this level before so can't be dismissed by any means; stable also runs Sorted. |
5/1 |
|
6th 2 (4) |
13th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 37y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Has done all his winning at about 1m, including four times at Bath; has bits of 1m2f form but doesn't look the percentage call; losing run is mounting up. |
8/1 |
|
5th 6 (2) |
4th May 2026 Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
10st 9lb |
Four C&D wins on good or slower (handles good to firm, not at best in one run on firm); not at his best this year but that is reflected in his much-reduced mark; risky but not impossible. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 960-02 C
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (1) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
11-time winner, with five on turf and six on AW; his last success was off 2lb higher at Southwell in March but he's struggled since and needs to get back on track. |
20/1 |
|
8th 12 (8) |
7th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
Conditions to suit and he is on a winning mark but it has been a long time since he won above Class 6 company; others are stronger. |
25/1 |
|
6th 8 (8) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Came from off the pace when winning at Southwell (7f, AW) in March but he's been below that level in three starts since; all five wins on turf have been at Brighton and others have stronger claims. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: -87335
Last run: 29 days
W: 8st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (4) |
7th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Fair third in a classified over C&D (good to firm) last month but has yet to win on turf with all three wins coming at Wolverhampton; best to leave until he returns to his favoured track. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 6 (6) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Finished third in this race last year but he isn't arriving in the same form this time around; easy enough to look elsewhere. |
25/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £11.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £8.19 |
| Tricast | £193.38 |
| Trifecta | £245.80 |
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