August 11 / 16.00 Brighton

16.00

Good

Harry Bloom Memorial “Brighton Bullet” Handicap

  • Prize money: £10808.2
  • 0m 5f 215y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
SKY
View Course
Harry Bloom Memorial “Brighton Bullet” Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Abandoned

Form: 455-18 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Effective at 6f-1m; finished well when scoring at Wolverhampton (6f; first-time cheekpieces) on his return in June but he weakened in his follow-up bid at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) last month; has bit to prove again after that and his turf form lags some way behind his best AW efforts.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Abandoned

Form: 794811 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Prolific scorer who has been resurgent with his 6f wins at Epsom (good to firm) and Windsor (good) in his last two runs; 3lb higher than last time but he remains well treated on old form and is a big player again in hat-trick bid.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(1)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Kempton (AW)

Count Otto

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Amanda Perrett

One C&D success among a magnificent total of 13 wins; below best at Epsom last week but he showed he retains plenty of ability since absence when a front-running second of eight at Lingfield (6f, AW) in June; can give it a good shot from rail draw back on AW.

7/1

6th

7

(5)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

13:35 Epsom

Count Otto

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Amanda Perrett

10yo who has won 13 times, including twice over C&D; last success was in 2023 but he's well treated on old form and was a front-running second on AW when last seen in June; dangerous back from a break.

3/1

8

(6)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Count Otto

9st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Amanda Perrett

Conditions to suit and he's on a good mark but this veteran has been well beaten in two runs since returning from a long absence and this looks a tough race in which to bounce back.

33/1

Form: 462473 C

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Four-time sprint winner who is versatile-ground wise; his form has been a bit up and down since his Windsor win in May but that came off today's mark and he was a good third in a Class 2 event back at Windsor on Monday; respected on this drop back in grade.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Antiphon

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mike Murphy

Has been much better than this level in his time but winless for 18 months; in the money over C&D on each of his last three starts and likely to make another bold bid; cheekpieces now added.

4/1

6

(1)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:15 Brighton

Antiphon

8st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mike Murphy

Without a win since scoring at Windsor (5f, good to soft; from 20lb higher) over 18 months ago; has been knocking at the door over this C&D in recent weeks, including when beaten a neck (Call Time third) on penultimate start; foolish to discount.

3/1

3rd

6

(3)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:10 Brighton

Antiphon

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mike Murphy

Inconsistent but well handicapped on best form and gave it a good go from the front here two weeks ago (soft; fine on faster); hard to dismiss.

7/2

Form: 51-793 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has mixed record in his six starts but he won a Salisbury novice (6f, good to firm) last summer and was a creditable third in a 7f Ascot handicap (first run since gelded) last month; shaped as though this drop back in trip could suit last time and he still has potential; in the mix.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(8)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Cuddles

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

Ex-Richard Hannon; not at his best this year and although well handicapped as a result, has plenty to find on recent efforts; tongue-tie now tried.

20/1

8th

8

(11)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:07 Doncaster

Captain Cuddles

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Fionn McSharry

6f novice winner for Richard Hannon in July 2022 (good to firm); has not shown a great deal lately but is on a career-low mark as a result.

40/1

Form: 242365 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner who has had plenty of close calls since her last win in September and she was only beaten a nose over 7f here (good to firm) on Thursday; this is a quick turnaround but she should get a good pace back at this trip and is respected.
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

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

Abandoned

Form: 124273 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two front-running wins at Lingfield (6f and 5f; AW) this year and he's been placed in three of his last five runs including here (5.3f, good) on Wednesday; should go well again back up in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(2)

9th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 4

15:00 Brighton

Bezzas Lad

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Tony Carroll

Dual 5f AW winner this year; ought to have handled the soft ground better when down the field at Chester last month but was creditable second from awkward draw there (6f, good) two starts ago; no surprise if he makes a bold bid from the front here.

12/1

7th

8

(3)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

20:05 Chester

Bezzas Lad

8st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Tony Carroll

Two front-running wins at Lingfield (6f and 5f; AW) this year; good second over 6f here four weeks ago (drawn wide); better berthed today and still feasibly treated; may have stablemate Recon Mission to worry about for the early lead.

13/2

Abandoned

Form: 9151-7 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who scored on AW at Kempton (6f) in two of his last three runs last year; shaped as though he needed the run in a big field at York on his return last month but this is another competitive race and he has some work to do off this mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(1)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Holbache

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Multiple sprint winner who runs here for the first time; 3lb higher than when last winning at Leicester (6f, good to soft) last September; not badly treated on that form but has yet to produce one of his better efforts following a break.

16/1

3rd

3

(5)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Holbache

9st 11lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Below best at Leicester recently; had won two of his three 6f starts previously but he hasn't run on the AW for over a year and has been better on Polytrack than Tapeta in the past.

7/1

3

(11)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Leicester

Holbache

9st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Has returned to 6f for last three races and produced figures of 121; had his race won some way out here four weeks ago (on good) and should go well again despite the 6lb rise.

7/2

Abandoned

Form: 20-307 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner who is 1-9 on turf; her last success was at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) last September but she's still 2lb higher than for that win and was a well-held seventh of eight behind Count Otto at Windsor on her return last month; others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(4)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Kempton (AW)

Alcazan

9st 9lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Roger Teal

Versatile trip-wise; C&D winner; put a couple of low-key runs behind her when a front-running second at Chester three weeks ago (7.6f, good); 1lb higher but her apprentice takes off a valuable 7lb; one to consider.

8/1

2

(9)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:35 Chester

Alcazan

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Roger Teal

On a losing run and she came in a below-form seventh of ten in 6f Windsor handicap 18 days ago; others appeal more.

11/1

Form: 213-64 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
3yo who has form figures of 21364 in handicaps; still lightly raced and was beaten less than 3l at Newmarket (6f, good) last time but she needs to find more on this step back up in grade; tongue-tie added.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(4)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aira Force

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Didn't run badly in a stronger race here last month (6f), going with plenty of enthusiasm in this headgear for the first time; down 2lb and she should give it another good go.

7/1

7th

13

(4)

7th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aira Force

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Beat 16 rivals when winning a Class 6 nursery at Leicester last October (6f, good); first two starts this year weren't too bad but quiet more recently, including a 7l fourth at Chelmsford on Saturday; tongue-tie tried the last twice left off and cheekpieces go on.

33/1

4th

4

(6)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aira Force

9st 12lb

J: William Carver

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Beat 16 rivals when winning a Class 6 nursery at Leicester last October (6f, good); first two starts this year weren't too bad but she took a backward step at Newmarket a fortnight ago (tongue-tied for the first time, retained); better than that but others still appeal more.

12/1

Form: 546284 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Triple course winner who went close here (5,3f, soft) in June but he has a patchy record and was never involved back at this track (fourth of nine) on Wednesday; comes with risks attached and his last three wins have been in Class 5 events.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(4)

17th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:20 Brighton

Batchelor Boy

9st 11lb

J: William Carson

T: John Gallagher

slowly into stride, always behind

8/1

5th

2

(2)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:20 Brighton

Batchelor Boy

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

Eight-time winner at up to 7f; made virtually all when scoring at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) in April, but he's not hit the same level since and was only sixth of eight at Windsor last time; now back below his last winning mark but he needs to raise his game.

11/2

6th

2

(1)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:25 Windsor

Batchelor Boy

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John Gallagher

Made all to beat Exceed at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) in April and he's 1lb lower today; mixed bag since but he's got the rail to help today and Oisin Murphy's booking is an obvious plus; big player.

9/2

Abandoned

Form: 642346 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
All of his wins have come over 7f; his last success was off 2lb higher at this track but that was 14 months ago and he was disappointing when well backed at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm) last time; down the list.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(7)

21st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Major Gatsby

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Bill Turner

Won at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last October and now 2lb lower; however, he hasn't been at the same level on either outing this year and needs to raise his game; just one win from his last 17 starts.

16/1

6th

10

(7)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Major Gatsby

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Bill Turner

1lb lower than when gaining his fourth C&D success in October, but out of the frame in three starts since; well backed last time, though, so interesting to see if the money comes for him again now returned here.

16/1

10th

5

(8)

8th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Major Gatsby

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Bill Turner

String of good runs on turf and AW last season and there were feasible excuses for his last two defeats (drawn wide/raced close to a strong pace); handicapped to be competitive.

10/1

Non-runners

Crow's Nest, Impeach, Razzam

Verdict

This looks highly competitive but the vote goes to COUNT OTTO (nap), who has been resurgent with his wins at Epsom and Windsor in his last two runs and remains well treated on old form. Antiphon made a bold in a Class 2 event at Windsor on Monday and he’s feared most, although Captain Cuddles still has potential and is respected on his drop back in trip. Another interesting contender is Razzam, who made a winning start for Mick Appleby at Yarmouth on Wednesday and is open to more progress back up in trip.[David Moon]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Count Otto

The Sun:

Captain Cuddles

The Guardian:

Razzam

RP RATINGS:

Holbache

Telegraph:

Antiphon

NEWMARKET:

Secret Moment

POSTDATA:

Granary Queen

TOPSPEED:

Batchelor Boy

The Star:

Captain Cuddles

Daily Mail:

Razzam

The Times:

Holbache

D Express:

Count Otto

Daily Mirror:

Count Otto

Daily Record:

Count Otto