April 30 / 14.25 Brighton

14.25

Good To Soft

Donatello Brighton Italian Restaurant donatello.co.uk Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4605.92
  • 0m 6f 210y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Donatello Brighton Italian Restaurant donatello.co.uk Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 328-36 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Placed on Lingfield AW last month, after a break, and didn't run badly at Kempton a fortnight ago; may not have much margin for error off her 5lb higher turf mark but capable apprentice Olivia Tubb (who won on her last summer) claims 5lb today; might be the answer.
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3rd

4

(8)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twilight Dancer

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Yet to win on AW but she's rated 7lb lower in this discipline and has run well at Lingfield the last twice (7f and 1m); others in today's field appeal more.

7/1

4th

2

(3)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Twilight Dancer

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Jonathan Portman

midfield but in touch with leaders

4/1

2nd

9

(2)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:35 Lingfield (AW)

Twilight Dancer

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Jonathan Portman

Triple 7f turf winner; placed over C&D in March, when 2lb higher; well below par on turf on her last two starts; revival needed.

14/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: /159-9 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won this race off today's mark on last season's reappearance outing but has disappointed on all three subsequent appearances, the latest a fortnight ago; returns here with a point to prove.
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6th

6

(11)

11th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Haydock

Liangel Hope

9st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Runner-up at Brighton 11 days ago (7f, good) in a race he won the previous season; that was a Class 5 and he has never won at this loftier level, but there are no wellbeing issues.

10/1

6th

6

(11)

11th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Haydock

Liangel Hope

9st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Runner-up at Brighton 11 days ago (7f, good) in a race he won the previous season; that was a Class 5 and he has never won at this loftier level, but there are no wellbeing issues.

10/1

2nd

3

(5)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

14:25 Brighton

Liangel Hope

9st 13lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Christopher Mason

Won this race off today's mark on last season's reappearance outing but has disappointed on all three subsequent appearances, the latest a fortnight ago; returns here with a point to prove.

14/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 16-241 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Came good for current stable at third attempt, with comfortable 1m course win ten days ago; 5lb rise puts him on new career-high mark but he can cope with the drop back in trip and is evidently in prime form.
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4

(4)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:13 Salisbury

Intercessor

11st 0lb

J: Miss Megan Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

On a good mark but has finished last in his two runs for current yard.

33/1

8th

6

(4)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Goodwood

Intercessor

10st 8lb

J: Miss Megan Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

Well suited by switchback tracks and is on his last winning mark but he offered very little for his new yard at a big price on his recent comeback; headgear goes back on (first-time cheekpieces).

50/1

3

(5)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

Intercessor

9st 9lb

J: Poppy Scott

T: Damien Wingrove

The latest of his seven wins on turf was in April 2024 off today's mark; out of form on last three starts last year, including with slow starts, and has since left the Newland/Insole stable; no tongue-tie or other headgear today, for the first time since 2021.

33/1

Form: 3-0474 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
15 career wins, the latest over C&D last summer; not getting any younger but stuck to his task pretty well when fourth on Polytrack last month and it won't be a surprise if he features here.
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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

OUR TIP

Form: 74490- D

Last run: 199 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Best known for her heroics at Yarmouth but ran well on only previous visit to Brighton; out of form when last seen in the autumn but won when fresh at this time last year and resumes on a good mark.
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4th

1

(5)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

16:40 Yarmouth

Priscillas Wish

10st 4lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Philip McBride

in touch with leaders

8/1

7th

1

(4)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:10 Doncaster

Priscillas Wish

9st 11lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

Improved on reappearance run to finish second at Yarmouth last time (7f, good to soft); 4lb lower than last winning mark; a possible.

5/1

2nd

2

(2)

22nd May 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Yarmouth

Priscillas Wish

9st 8lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

prominent, went second then switched left over 1f out, kept on

5/1

Form: 0-0581 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Course specialist who returned to form and won comfortably by 3l here (1m, good) when back on turf ten days ago; probably still on a workable mark after recent 7lb rise but moves up from 0-55 grade today and the drop back to 7f is not sure to suit.
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6

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Uncle Dick

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

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

15:55 Brighton

Uncle Dick

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

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

17:28 Bath

Uncle Dick

9st 13lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

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

Form: 45613- CD

Last run: 179 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Seemingly boosted by first-time cheekpieces when winning at Windsor (1m, heavy) in October, and ended last season with another good run on heavy ground; resumes on a fairly tough mark, though, and may not be seen to quite the same effect on the quicker surface here.
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4th

1

(4)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

16:50 Brighton

Marsh Benham

10st 0lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

Ran well for second over C&D on his seasonal return in June and went one better at Sandown (1m, good to firm) 31 days ago; found little off the bridle when well beaten at Salisbury on Friday; would have a point to prove if turned out quickly.

7/2

6th

1

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:27 Salisbury

Marsh Benham

11st 2lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: George Baker

Returned from seven months off with a good second at Brighton and went one better at Sandown four weeks ago (both 1m on good to firm); 4lb rise manageable and Simon Walker a positive booking.

3/1

1st

7

(11)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Sandown

Marsh Benham

9st 13lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

Patchy campaign last season but he's 2lb lower than when winning at Newbury (1m, good) last May and reappeared with a good second at Brighton (1m, good to firm) last month; in the mix if backing that up.

9/1

8/1

Form: 18353- CD

Last run: 171 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D in 2022 and was on target twice on turf at Lingfield last season; signed off with good AW run in the autumn but will need to return in peak form to have any chance off current mark.
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10th

12

(2)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Amathus

9st 3lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Patrick Chamings

Multiple winner elsewhere and he's 0-4 here; only 2lb higher than for his recent win at Salisbury but his latest run there was disappointing, for all that it was in a Class 5.

16/1

5th

6

(2)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Salisbury

Amathus

9st 0lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Patrick Chamings

Eight-time winner who likes it here, as evidenced by him winning an amateur riders' handicap (7f) for the second year in succession last time; stays this trip and has to enter calculations.

4/1

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

Form: 33-575 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Placed on consecutive 7f AW starts at end of last year but seems to have gone off the boil on recent outings, and his tendency to race too freely is always a worry; first turf start for nearly two years.
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7th

10

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dayman

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

C&D winner who is without success in over four years; went close over C&D in March when 3lb higher but needs to bounce back after being well beaten (6f, good to soft; first-time blinkers) at Chepstow latest.

16/1

11th

7

(7)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Dayman

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Two wins at 7f on AW and he went close on that surface at Wolverhampton (7f) in March; below that form on last two starts and has something to prove back at 6f on this forecast easy turf; blinkers go on.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £45.50
Straight Forecast £48.59
Tricast £118.82
Trifecta £187.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Uncle Dick

TOPSPEED:

Marsh Benham

D Express:

Intercessor

SPOTLIGHT:

Twilight Dancer

NEWMARKET:

Priscilla's Wish

The Times:

Marsh Benham

Daily Record:

Marsh Benham

Telegraph:

Uncle Dick

The Guardian:

Uncle Dick

Daily Mail:

Uncle Dick

The Star:

Uncle Dick

Daily Mirror:

Intercessor

The Sun:

Intercessor