August 07 / 16.25 Brighton

16.25

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 1f 207y
  • Class 6
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
5 (2)
Chourmo

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 131733 CD BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner this term (April/June); respectable third on last two starts, not seen to best effect when staying on at Salisbury last month (dropped back to 1m, denied a clear passage); another bold showing looks likely returned to this venue.
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5th

6

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:50 Bath

Chourmo

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Dan Horsford

Four-time winner, most recently in November 2024 at Newmarket (1m1f, good) off a 14lb higher mark than today's; has attracted support since joining this yard and was a close third in a classified event at Wolverhampton 65 days ago; steps back into handicaps with claims.

5/1

3rd

1

(8)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chourmo

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Dan Horsford

Scored four times on turf in 2024; on the decline since and 0-13 on AW but he was well backed when a creditable fourth in a C&D classified event ten days ago when just behind Dash Power; big player if he can build on that.

7/2

20/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form: 231-85 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Scored at Chelmsford (1m2f; his only time in a visor) last April but he's yet to hit top form in two runs this term after 14 months off, fifth of seven at Kempton (11f) on latter occasion; on a good mark but the returning visor needs to spark a revival.
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5

(9)

21st Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Windsor

Early Morning Dew

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Won over 1m2f on turf last August and AW in October; also had AW form in the winter but recent efforts do not look persuasive.

25/1

4

(3)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

18:20 Epsom

Early Morning Dew

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Well beaten twice in a row over hurdles this spring and only fifth of seven when back on the Flat at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) a fortnight ago; however, he won over C&D last August on his sole previous course visit and is well treated on AW form as recent as February; not written off.

13/2

1

(2)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Early Morning Dew

10st 9lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Dual C&D winner (from four runs), latterly off a 1lb lower mark last autumn; said to have stopped quickly when well beaten at a short price over hurdles last month, which leaves him a bit to prove, but he has one of the more experienced jockeys up.

4/1

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 413111 C

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Just did enough to defy a penalty at this course (1m4f) in June to make it four wins in five starts since returned to turf in May, three of those wins when ridden by Molly Gunn; back up another 4lb and back down in trip but he's thriving this summer and is hard to rule out; one of two runners for the stable.
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9th

1

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:15 Doncaster

Three Dons

10st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Multiple Flat wins at 1m-1m4f, including on heavy; unable to make a significant impact on the Flat last autumn but he's run with credit over hurdles in recent months and is well treated back on the level (6lb below his last winning mark); considered.

10/1

2nd

4

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

16:30 Catterick

Three Dons

11st 7lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Tony Carroll

Multiple Flat wins at 1m-1m4f, including on heavy; switched to hurdling late in the day but he's taken surprisingly well to this game, running two good races at Leicester (extended 1m7f; soft and heavy), and may well improve for this easier stamina test now handicapping; thereabouts.

4/1

3rd

11

20th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 113y

Class 4

14:32 Leicester

Three Dons

11st 8lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: Tony Carroll

8-46 on the Flat; left it rather late in the day to launch his hurdling career but went down fighting over C&D (soft) just after Christmas and has a good chance if in similar form again.

9/2

4th
3 (1)
McTed

10/1

Form: 116849 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won twice at about this trip under Alice Bond on the AW in April and he's a dual turf winner who goes well on fast ground; 2lb below his most recent success but needs to step up on recent efforts.
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11th

11

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:42 Yarmouth

McTed

9st 0lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Won first three handicaps for new yard on AW and turf (1m-1m2f) by emphatic margins but he couldn't defy a penalty in October and was a further 5lb higher when soundly beaten in November; now has to show he can cope with current mark; regular cheekpieces left off.

25/1

3

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:57 Newmarket

McTed

9st 11lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Ridden last three years by Alice Bond; 3-3 for Martin Dunne with his wins over 9.4f at Wolverhampton, 1m2f at Brighton and 8.6f at Wolverhampton, with varied tactics but all in good style; 4lb penalty and just six days off but that latest run was career-best form and this 7yo is on the march.

2/1

4th

3

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:57 Newmarket

McTed

9st 11lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Martin Dunne

Ridden last three years by Alice Bond; 3-3 for Martin Dunne with his wins over 9.4f at Wolverhampton, 1m2f at Brighton and 8.6f at Wolverhampton, with varied tactics but all in good style; 4lb penalty and just six days off but that latest run was career-best form and this 7yo is on the march.

2/1

Form: 024461 CD

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Only sixth on stable debut over C&D in May but bettered that effort by some way when winning at Nottingham, (1m2f, good) in June when ridden again by Jack Doughty; doesn't look harshly treated by the 2lb rise and is likely to be in the mix again; one of two runners for the stable.
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2

(1)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

14:10 Nottingham

Cryptos Dream

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Won a handicap over C&D on her second start for this yard last June; posted a solid effort when fourth of ten in this grade at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) 18 days ago; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

7/2

1

(4)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

15:33 Yarmouth

Cryptos Dream

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Dual Brighton winner for Jack Jones and disappointing she didn't fare better there back on to turf, after a short break, last time; more consistent on the AW but this is the first time she's run in a 0-50 and she's capable of bouncing back.

4/1

5th

4

(9)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:10 Brighton

Cryptos Dream

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Dual C&D winner for Jack Jones who enjoyed a consistent spring on the AW; returns to turf, back from a short break, on her last winning mark and is one to consider.

5/1

Form: 6-8711 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Progressive 3yo; C&D winner in June and followed up in good style in a classified over 1m here on soft ground (handles good to firm) last month; more required off 7lb higher but it's unlikely he's reached his ceiling yet; major player.
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14th

4

(14)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Clear Justice

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

in touch with leaders

100/30

2nd

7

(5)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:20 Brighton

Clear Justice

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Gary & Josh Moore

took keen hold, towards rear, switched right when headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon hung right and bumped rival, headed inside final 110yds, just held

6/1

6th

3

(5)

1st Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:22 Brighton

Clear Justice

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

The form of his two wins here (1m2f/1m) this summer has substance; raced freely and folded over 1m2f last time when bidding for Brighton hat-trick, suggesting he'll benefit from this drop back in trip; remains of interest at this level.

9/4

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Payout
Exacta £52.60
Straight Forecast £53.95
Trifecta £214.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Clear Justice

RP RATINGS:

Chourmo

Telegraph:

Three Dons

POSTDATA:

Cryptos Dream

Daily Mail:

Clear Justice

D Express:

Clear Justice

Daily Mirror:

Clear Justice

The Sun:

Clear Justice

The Star:

Clear Justice

Daily Record:

Clear Justice

WEST COUNTRY:

Chourmo

The Times:

Chourmo

The Guardian:

Three Dons