October 19 / 16.30 Brighton

16.30

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 0m 7f 216y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 49324

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Close fourth in a Racing League race at Windsor (1m, good to firm) two months ago on handicap debut; runner-up in a soft-ground novice the time before but got upset in the stalls (withdrawn) when due to contest a three-runner C&D maiden in early September; probably needs improvement but he's a lightly raced 3yo so it can't be ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(3)

13th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Magic Memories

10st 1lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Both wins over 1m on soft and although he hasn't found a great deal in two C&D runs since back from a break (favourite latest) they were both in a higher grade; should have more to come at this level; on the premises.

5/2

5th

7

(7)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Goodwood

Magic Memories

8st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

held up in rear, headway over 2f out, disputing third over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

9/2

6th

9

(3)

25th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:25 Goodwood

Magic Memories

9st 4lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won at Yarmouth (1m, soft) in June and close fourth at Sandown (1m, soft) last month when failing to settle off a steady pace; could build on that latest run when getting a stronger gallop; soft ground would aid cause.

11/2

7/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 432111 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
First came to Brighton in August and it's agreed with him, as he's won here on last three starts (two 7f, then one 1m); all three were on good (beaten a head on soft ground four starts back); still races freely and sweated up last time but he's on a roll and has to make appeal.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 630126 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Regular here and scored by a nose with a late bid over C&D in August; has looked in similar form since; rarely seen on softer than good; each-way contender if the ground is okay.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(5)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poetic Force

10st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

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

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poetic Force

9st 5lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Tony Carroll

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

13:53 Lingfield (AW)

Poetic Force

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

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

Form: 265149 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at tenth attempt, keeping on well to prevail by a neck at Salisbury (1m, good) in August; ran okay next time but well beaten trying AW latest; usually ridden by Alec Voikhansky; possibilities back on turf.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

12

(4)

19th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

16:30 Brighton

Yellow Lion

9st 1lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

took keen hold, midfield, switched to near side over 2f out

10/1

9th

11

(10)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:35 Lingfield (AW)

Yellow Lion

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Off the mark at tenth attempt, keeping on well to prevail by a neck at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) last month; ran okay off new mark at Newmarket a fortnight later but will need to kick on again here.

14/1

4th

6

(3)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Yellow Lion

9st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Ground it out to make it tenth-time lucky at Salisbury (1m, good) 15 days ago; now 4lb higher and will need to improve again if he is to get the better of a couple of these; stable won this in 2017 and 2020.

4/1

Form: 120447 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Usually races prominently and can make the running; won here in April 2022; beaten a head at Chepstow (a regular there) in July on good to soft on first attempt at 1m and fair seventh at Newmarket three weeks ago on his third 1m run; well handicapped if back to his 2023 peak.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(7)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:20 Bath

Macs Dilemma

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

C&D winner; losing run stretches back over two years and he hasn't fired yet this year; dropped 10lb as a result but perhaps not ready to capitalise just yet.

33/1

3

(3)

22nd Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Macs Dilemma

9st 13lb

J: James Turner

T: John O’Shea

Not run on the AW since 2022 and has regressed on turf in recent times, having been rated a stone higher at the start of last season; well held in three runs round his beloved Chepstow this year.

16/1

Form: 114845 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two wins in a row this May/June and one was at this track (second win here); virtually refused to race at Epsom three starts back and had to be cajoled along here next time, but more amenable at Leicester last week and ran fairly well; has to be considered given his pretty solid record here.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

Marsh Benham

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Baker

Four wins here (three over this trip) and has dropped 2lb below his last winning mark; defied a five-month absence as a 3yo, but his reappearance efforts in the meantime suggest this first start in seven months may be needed.

16/1

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

6/1

Form: 551545

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Came clear on soft at Lingfield (7f) in August off 4lb lower under her frequent, claiming rider Alec Voikhansky; fair efforts in her only three attempts over this far, including latest start, and those don't look good enough.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(2)

19th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

16:30 Brighton

Zabbie

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

reared in stalls before start, held up in rear, switched to near side over 2f out, no impression from 2f out

6/1

5th

6

(1)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Sandown

Zabbie

9st 6lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

prominent

11/1

4th

5

(4)

15th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Sandown

Zabbie

9st 6lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Came clear on soft ground at Lingfield (7f) but was only fifth back there a month ago on good to firm that she has won on in the past; not that most consistent and Alec Voikhansky has been claiming off her.

8/1

Non-runners

Shoot To Kill, Night Arc, Mamillius, Tribute, Renesmee

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.10
Straight Forecast £11.93
Tricast £108.21
Trifecta £86.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Optiva Star

POSTDATA:

Poetic Force

The Times:

Magic Memories

RP RATINGS:

Yellow Lion

NEWMARKET:

Renesmee

The Guardian:

Shoot To Kill

Daily Mirror:

Magic Memories

TOPSPEED:

Yellow Lion

Telegraph:

Optiva Star

Daily Mail:

Optiva Star

The Star:

Optiva Star

Daily Record:

Optiva Star

D Express:

Poetic Force

The Sun:

Poetic Force