August 21 / 16.55 Brighton

16.55

Good

Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

  • Prize money: £4605.92
  • 0m 6f 210y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 894321 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Made his breakthrough at the 13th attempt when landing a C&D handicap (good) 12 days ago; up 4lb since but he had something in hand and this looks a workable mark; respected.
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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

10/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 522510 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Off the mark (16th attempt) with a narrow win at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) last month but he has a patchy profile and was beaten 13l at Newmarket (1m, good) last time; now drops back in trip but needs to bounce back again after that last run.
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1st

8

(4)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Dion Baker

8st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Four wins include one over C&D (good) in May 2024; hasn't scored since August of that year but he's now 20lb lower and latest fourth of 13 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) was a solid effort despite hanging; should enhance creditable Brighton form figures of 21424.

4/1

4th

13

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Dion Baker

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Wigham

0-30 on AW but he's won four times on turf (7f); struggled during the winter but he returned to this scene with a respectable effort at Yarmouth (6f, good) last month; should benefit from that run and he's in the mix on this step back up in trip; cheekpieces reapplied.

12/1

4th

3

(9)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:03 Yarmouth

Dion Baker

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Michael Wigham

Has been struggling on the AW but he's 0-30 in that scene and all four wins have been on turf, albeit over 7f; lurks on a dangerous mark but this trip is not ideal.

13/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 895822

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has record of 1-23 but he was first past the post at Chelmsford (demoted to second) last month and backed that up with a clear second at Leicester (7f) last time; still unexposed at this trip and he should be in the thick of things again; last run was on soft but he's effective on fast ground.
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3

(5)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Media Guest

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Mark Gillard

2-45, with the latest win coming at Bath (5.5f, good) last July; tailed off on his return at Salisbury (5f, good to firm; reported to have had a respiratory issue) two weeks ago; has form over this far but others are currently preferred.

20/1

3

(5)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Salisbury

Media Guest

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Mark Gillard

Has a poor strike-rate and is the only runner who lacks recent match practice, having been absent since last October; best watched unless the market speaks favourably.

33/1

5th

9

(8)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Media Guest

8st 11lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Mark Gillard

Had a good record at Bath until tailed off here (5f, heavy) last time in first-time blinkers; however, the ground may have been too much and he's back in cheekpieces today; has shown promise on soft going; could go well.

10/1

Form: -61148 CD BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won at Chepstow (1m, good to soft) in May and over C&D (good to firm) in June but well held at Sandown last month and virtually refused to race at Epsom last time; maybe that was just an off-day but he's still 5lb higher than for last win and others are preferred.
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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

Form: 338434

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who has not really progressed; well-held fourth of six at Salisbury (7f, good; 11-4) last week and needs to raise her game.
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8th

7

(6)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Storymaker

9st 2lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Has taken off in recent weeks, making it four wins in a row (the last three under Tommie Jakes) when fending off another in-form filly (pair clear) at Southwell (1m) 11 days ago; steps up in grade and trip here but further progress can't be discounted.

6/1

1

(2)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Storymaker

9st 12lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Has taken off in recent weeks, winning her last three starts, the last two under Tommie Jakes including a cosy success over 7f here on Saturday; no problem with the return to this trip and respected in her bid for the four-timer despite the penalty.

2/1

1st

5

(5)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Storymaker

9st 7lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Took a while to get off the mark but now on a hat-trick after wins at Wolverhampton (extended 1m) and Lingfield (7f; Sixties Chic third) last month; the latter success came under today's rider Tommie Jakes; another good runs is on the cards.

3/1

12/1

Form: 305264

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Completed a 1m double at Thirsk (good) for Richard Fahey last August but he has a mixed record this season and was never involved on his stable debut at Haydock (7f, good to soft) last Saturday; now back on his last winning mark but others are more persuasive.
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6th

2

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Ravenglass

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

His form can be up and down and he failed to shine at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last time; however, prior to that he was a promising fourth on his reappearance there (7f, AW), and he won off this mark at Chepstow (7f, good) last May; capable if bouncing back to form.

12/1

7th

8

(7)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ravenglass

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Dual course winner (7f/8.6f) who was returning from six months off when beaten 2l into fourth of eight behind Bad Habits over here 17 days ago; could fare better in returning blinkers this time.

10/1

4th

1

(5)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ravenglass

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Two course wins, including when running on well over this trip (Class 6 classified; 9-4 favourite) last March; now rated 1lb lower than when fourth over C&D (25-1) last October; market should guide on seasonal return.

4/1

Form: 276131 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Admirable 8yo who has won on fast and soft ground over 7f at Lingfield in two of her last three starts; it was a narrow success last time but she battled well to beat a clear second and is only 2lb higher; major player again and she has won over C&D.
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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

Form: 546284 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
His last three wins have come at this track and latest was off 6lb higher over C&D (good to firm) last August; went close over 5.3f here (soft) in June but hard to predict and has not made an impact in his last two runs; risks attached.
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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

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 537156 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Triple course winner who scored in good style over 1m at this track (good to firm) last month; still looks feasibly treated on that form but his spark has been missing at Epsom and here in his last two runs; now drops back in grade but has a bit to prove back at this trip.
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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

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £38.70
Straight Forecast £34.62
Tricast £138.19
Trifecta £280.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spanish Mane

Telegraph:

Optiva Star

The Times:

Media Guest

WEST COUNTRY:

Ravenglass

RP RATINGS:

Batchelor Boy

D Express:

Optiva Star

Daily Record:

Optiva Star

The Guardian:

Media Guest

The Sun:

Media Guest

POSTDATA:

Spanish Mane

NEWMARKET:

Spanish Mane

Daily Mail:

Spanish Mane

Daily Mirror:

Spanish Mane

The Star:

Spanish Mane