August 07 / 15.25 Brighton

15.25

Good To Firm

Star Sports Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 7f 216y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Star Sports Classified Stakes

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 270334

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Apart from being well beaten on soft ground in May, he's held his form pretty well since winning one of these on the AW (1m) in January, most recently when finishing 2l behind Hawajes at Chepstow last month in the newly fitted blinkers (retained); respected.
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2nd

2

(6)

12th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Romanovich

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: John O’Shea

Not at his best in two runs back but goes in headgear (worn for all four wins) again and has Rossa Ryan, who boasts a good record for the yard, up tonight; better can be expected.

6/1

7th

1

(3)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Romanovich

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

Three wins last year, including one on the AW elsewhere; might be better for the recent reappearance at Wolverhampton; chance.

10/1

5th

5

(2)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Romanovich

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

in touch with leaders, midfield after 1f, no extra inside final 110yds

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 272174 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won a Chepstow handicap (1m, good to soft; held on narrowly) in July; well held over 7f on both starts since but he's one of the more likelier ones at this level now back up slightly in trip.
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10th

7

(8)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Letter Of The Law

9st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

Four-time winner on turf, but 0-14 on the AW and failed to beat a rival over C&D five weeks ago; passed over.

40/1

10th

7

(8)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Letter Of The Law

9st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

Four-time winner on turf, but 0-14 on the AW and failed to beat a rival over C&D five weeks ago; passed over.

40/1

9th

10

(7)

17th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Letter Of The Law

8st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

Ended his latest campaign with heavy defeats, following a 1m2f classified win at Brighton in August; has no great fondness for the AW and he looks unlikely back from a break over an inadequate trip.

33/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 773622

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Winner of a similar race at Southwell (7f, AW) in February and has shaped well this summer on both starts since a break, only narrowly beaten at Chepstow (1m) last time; reliable at this level and likely to get involved; one of four from the stable.
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9th

8

(8)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hawajes

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

slowly away, in rear

8/1

9th

8

(8)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hawajes

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

slowly away, in rear

8/1

6th

5

(8)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hawajes

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Well held in handicaps the last twice but he did win his last start in classified company when the first-time blinkers worked; has a chance.

6/1

25/1

Form: 328930 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
On a lengthy losing sequence and lacks consistency but he's capable in this grade; unfavoured at the weights and has to be forgiven a lesser effort latest; others make more appeal for the win.
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9th

11

(5)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Arlos Sunshine

8st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Stephanie Cassidy

midfield

33/1

5th

6

(1)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Arlos Sunshine

9st 3lb

J: Liam Wright

T: John E Long

Went close over C&D (good) in April but he's not matched that form since and was beaten 17l here last time; losing run is now up to 22 and others are preferred.

20/1

5th

8

(1)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Arlos Sunshine

9st 1lb

J: Liam Wright

T: John E Long

On a long losing run dating back to April last year; ran better than of late when fourth to Romanovich over C&D this month but needs to show more.

14/1

Form: 703514 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Both turf wins here (7f, good to firm), the latest in June when ridden by Jack Doughty; ran creditably when fourth of seven over C&D (soft; Letter Of The Law second) latest; player back on a quicker surface.
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5th

2

(9)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

River Wharfe

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

A bit in and out since winning off 2lb lower over C&D in January and the fitting of a visor (retained) made little difference last time; could make an impact if getting a good pace to aim at, though.

7/1

5th

2

(9)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

River Wharfe

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

A bit in and out since winning off 2lb lower over C&D in January and the fitting of a visor (retained) made little difference last time; could make an impact if getting a good pace to aim at, though.

7/1

5

(9)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

River Wharfe

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Will be happier back down in trip in a first-time visor (usually wears cheekpieces) and is closely matched with Bungle Bay on C&D running last month; holds each-way claims.

14/1

Form: 86-445

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Has a bit to find at the weights with Arlo's Sunshine who finished just under 2l ahead of her at Lingfield (7.5f) in June latest; needs to step up on what she's achieved so far.
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1st

3

(2)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brinton

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Off the mark in a similar event at Southwell last month (cheekpieces first time) and placed here on her next two starts; 1m2f looked to stretch her at Lingfield last week; more appealing than many.

5/1

1st

3

(2)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brinton

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Off the mark in a similar event at Southwell last month (cheekpieces first time) and placed here on her next two starts; 1m2f looked to stretch her at Lingfield last week; more appealing than many.

5/1

2

(2)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

Brinton

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Has proved most consistent since returning to the AW last September (4333132); slight question mark against her stamina over this far, but it should be within range on this sharp track; major player.

4/1

Form: 312477 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Six Brighton wins (his last four wins were over C&D) on varying ground; form has dipped on last two outings, down to 7f, but he's difficult to rule out returned to this venue and back up in trip; good chance.
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4th

9

(8)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:00 Brighton

Rivas Rob Roy

8st 10lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Gallagher

Six-time course winner but had his disappointments here last year and has finished last in his final two races on the AW.

20/1

4th

9

(8)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:00 Brighton

Rivas Rob Roy

8st 10lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Gallagher

Six-time course winner but had his disappointments here last year and has finished last in his final two races on the AW.

20/1

9th

8

(7)

24th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rivas Rob Roy

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

12-time winner including over C&D; has mixed record since last success in May 2024 but he's reached the frame here in two of his last four runs; things didn't go well over C&D last time but he had a wide trip in that race and could be dangerous if he can bounce back.

16/1

20/1

Form: 407360

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who ran one of her better races when third of nine at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) in June but not so good in two runs since, including in cheekpieces latest; headgear quickly dispensed with but others have more pressing claims.
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7

(2)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

14:30 Salisbury

Clear Aim

8st 11lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Jim Boyle

reluctant to go to start, refused to race

16/1

8th

10

(7)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:25 Brighton

Clear Aim

9st 2lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Jim Boyle

Ten-race maiden who ran one of her better races when third of nine at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) in June but not so good in two runs since, including in cheekpieces latest; headgear quickly dispensed with but others have more pressing claims.

20/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: 049897 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Three of his six wins have come here (7f/1m, good to firm), the latest in a similar event last August; out of sorts since though; doesn't look the stable's first choice, with plenty to find at the weights in the refitted visor.
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9th

3

(2)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:25 Brighton

Hes Our Star

9st 9lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Tony Carroll

Three of his six wins have come here (7f/1m, good to firm), the latest in a similar event last August; out of sorts since though; doesn't look the stable's first choice, with plenty to find at the weights in the refitted visor.

25/1

7th

1

(8)

9th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

19:25 Brighton

Hes Our Star

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

Three of his six wins have come here (7f/1m, good to firm), the latest in a similar event last August; moderate in the meantime, though, and has plenty to find even at this level; tongue-tie removed after one use; stable triple-handed.

25/1

9th

8

(11)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

19:00 Lingfield

Hes Our Star

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

All of his six wins have been at 7f/1m and he's been out of sorts in his last nine runs; has lots to prove and he's never raced over this far; regular blinkers removed.

25/1

Form: -54369

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Three fair efforts this year in January/February but has disappointed in two runs since after being gelded; latest was back from 121-day break; has a bit to prove at present back on turf.
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1st

7

(10)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Danehill Star

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Not the most consistent but has won three times this year including in a first-time visor over C&D this month; 5lb higher and could have been better drawn but still one of the more likely winners.

6/1

1st

7

(10)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Danehill Star

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, pressed leaders early

6/1

1st

10

(6)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Danehill Star

8st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, prominent early, in touch with leaders after 2f, smooth headway on outer to lead over 1f out, ridden clear inside final furlong

10/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £22.50
Straight Forecast £21.01
Trifecta £95.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rivas Rob Roy

The Times:

Hawajes

WEST COUNTRY:

Letter Of The Law

Telegraph:

Brinton

D Express:

He's Our Star

The Sun:

Hawajes

The Star:

Hawajes

Daily Record:

Hawajes

The Guardian:

Letter Of The Law

RP RATINGS:

Rivas Rob Roy

POSTDATA:

Rivas Rob Roy

Daily Mail:

Rivas Rob Roy

Daily Mirror:

Rivas Rob Roy