August 22 / 16.20 Brighton

16.20

Good To Firm

Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

  • Prize money: £4536
  • 0m 6f 210y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £4.20

Form: 483478

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 14 starts was at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) last November; now 7lb lower than for that success but he's finished in rear in last two runs (turf/Polytrack) and needs to turn things around in new headgear
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1st

3

(1)

22nd Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

16:20 Brighton

State Secretary

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

slowly into stride, niggled along soon after start, in touch with leaders, pushed along over 3f out, drifted right and made challenge 2f out, led inside final furlong, faced strong challenge final 110yds, just held on (trainer's rep said, regards the improved form shown, gelding had benefitted from the application of a first-time visor on this occasion)

13/2

8th

3

(1)

9th Aug 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

State Secretary

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

mounted in chute, bit short of room and edged right over 6f out, held up in rear, ridden and switched left over 1f out, kept on

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 1-0433 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
9yo who handles most ground and is a nine-time winner including over C&D; has returned from a break with two creditable thirds on turf (7f, good) this summer and latest was from a tough draw at Chester; his hold-up style can depend on luck and a good pace but he's respected back at this track.
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9th

9

(10)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Madrinho

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Tony Carroll

Almost two years since he won and is knocking on now but he remains pretty consistent for his age; has won a couple of times round here and, while he'll need luck if dropped in as usual from a wide stall, he remains capable back in headgear.

7/1

7th

6

(10)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Madrinho

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

Getting long in the tooth now and hasn't won for a while but chased home Reel Power in C&D classified race in July and was close second to He's Our Star in that grade over 7f here last month; probably won't be far away.

15/2

2nd

4

(7)

10th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Madrinho

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and went second final 110yds, kept on well towards finish

7/1

Form: 631313 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner who has scored twice here (7f/1m) this season and was a close third behind a progressive 3yo at Yarmouth (7f) last time; that form has been boosted by the runner-up since and she's strongly respected off an unchanged mark; all nine wins have been on good/good to firm.
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14th

4

(6)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:05 Yarmouth

Spanish Mane

9st 10lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Course winner in 2019 and 2020; went close over C&D off 2lb higher on her reappearance in April; well beaten in her next two starts but she did posted a more creditable effort at Brighton (1m, good) 37 days ago; back down in trip and has each-way claims.

12/1

3

(7)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

14:40 Brighton

Spanish Mane

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Dual course winner in 2022; went close on her reappearance at Yarmouth (7f, good) but she's been well beaten in both starts since; steps back up to a mile with a return to form needed.

9/1

3

(7)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

14:40 Brighton

Spanish Mane

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Dual course winner in 2022; went close on her reappearance at Yarmouth (7f, good) but she's been well beaten in both starts since; steps back up to a mile with a return to form needed.

9/1

5/1

Form: 821434 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of a reduced mark when winning over 1m here (good to firm) in May but he's not quite hit the same level in three subsequent runs; went close over C&D in the spring but he needs to step up again on this drop back in trip; stablemate of Madrinho.
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1st

3

(7)

9th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

De Vegas Kid

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

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

15:40 Bath

De Vegas Kid

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

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

Form: 351315 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Hold-up filly who has won three times on slow and fast ground this season, including over C&D in June and at Leicester (7f) last month; couldn't land a blow when fifth here last time but that was in a Class 4 event and she still looks on a workable mark; dangerous dropped back in trip and grade.
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5th

4

(4)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Granary Queen

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

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

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Granary Queen

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

held up in rear

10/1

6th

11

(9)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Granary Queen

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

held up in rear

10/1

7/1

Form: -88015 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Made a good start for Jim Boyle when scoring off 4lb lower at Epsom (7f, good to firm) last month; probably went off too hard when fifth on AW at Lingfield last time but he's not easy to predict and this looks competitive back up in grade; others are more persuasive.
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5th

1

(4)

11th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

19:30 Brighton

Hector Loza

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Record of 3-35; effective on downhill tracks but he's not found his form since changing trainers.

10/1

6th

6

(7)

4th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:02 Brighton

Hector Loza

9st 2lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

Wins have all come in high summer and he offered more last time without seeing out 1m2f; stable form could be better but he returns to turf on a fair mark.

14/1

9th

8

(10)

19th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Hector Loza

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

Won over 7f on turf last summer and is now 4lb lower but made low-key seasonal reappearance a fortnight ago and has stamina to prove over new trip today.

16/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 865513 CD BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ended a lengthy losing run with his clearcut success over C&D (first-time cheekpeices) 19 days ago but he couldn't pose a threat under a penalty at Salisbury next time; made some late headway in that race but he's 3lb higher here and needs to find some extra spark back at this track.
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1st

4

(10)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

18:21 Salisbury

Amathus

10st 13lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Inconsistent this season but posted one of his better efforts last time; dual winner at Salisbury, including narrowly under Freddy Tett in this race last year; respected off a workable mark.

5/1

4th

7

(8)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:36 Chepstow

Amathus

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Has seven wins and usually at his peak in the summer months but below his best at Bath on his last two starts; others preferred.

25/1

8th

7

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:40 Brighton

Amathus

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Patrick Chamings

Dual C&D winner who traditionally peaks in the summer; showed enough in three runs over 1m round Bath in the spring to suggest he's still up to winning at this level if he gets one of his better starts and the race pans out his way.

20/1

12/1

Form: 16-078 C

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Came good dropped to 6f last autumn, winning well at Chelmsford (AW) before routing ten rivals here (good to firm) five days later; still lightly raced but he's been disappointing in his three runs this season (5f-7f) and has questions to answer.
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6th

6

(2)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Big Bard

9st 5lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Two of his five wins on turf have been on soft; came back to form when winning at Kempton (6f, AW) in January but he's been well beaten in both starts since; a 63-day break needs to have done him good.

16/1

11th

7

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Big Bard

9st 7lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Consistency not his strong suit, but he is 2-5 over C&D and latest heavy defeat excusable on account of his wide draw; capable if on a going day.

33/1

Non-runners

Big Bard

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Payout
Exacta £62.10
Straight Forecast £86.32
Tricast £400.18
Trifecta £260.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spanish Mane

The Times:

State Secretary

Daily Express:

Granary Queen

Telegraph:

Hector Loza

Daily Mail:

De Vegas Kid

The Guardian:

Madrinho

RP Ratings:

Spanish Mane

TOPSPEED:

Spanish Mane

POSTDATA:

Spanish Mane

NEWMARKET:

Spanish Mane

Daily Mirror:

Spanish Mane

The Sun:

Spanish Mane

The Star:

Spanish Mane

Daily Record:

Spanish Mane