August 20 / 17.00 Brighton

17.00

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4605.92
  • 0m 6f 210y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 211263 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
In good form here over the summer with figures reading 42112 over 7f-1m (good/good to firm); posted a solid effort when third on the AW 18 days ago and another bold showing can be expected
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8th

8

(1)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Shaw Park

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Scott Dixon

Good third over a mile here last month but he failed to back it up over that same distance 11 days ago; perhaps vulnerable once again.

16/1

10th

11

(7)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Shaw Park

9st 0lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Record of 1-27 on AW but he gave it a good shot when third behind Aisling Oscar over C&D three weeks ago; on same mark here and he could be in the mix again.

12/1

3rd

3

(1)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Shaw Park

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

4-13 on turf but just 1-26 on AW; returned from five-month break with low-key 7f run here on Friday and remains on the same fairly tough mark.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 113865 CD

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Form has dipped slightly since two AW wins in March/April and remains on a 2lb higher mark than for the most recent win; however, he posted a better effort at Newbury in June, having been denied a clear run before finishing his race off well, and is worth considering on the back of that.
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6th

2

(5)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Freetodream

9st 12lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Amanda Perrett

Back-to-back AW wins in the spring, latterly over C&D; made a good return from eight weeks off when second at Brighton (7f, good to firm) 11 days ago; considered back here.

3/1

2nd

8

(6)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

17:00 Brighton

Freetodream

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Amanda Perrett

Form has dipped slightly since two AW wins in March/April and remains on a 2lb higher mark than for the most recent win; however, he posted a better effort at Newbury in June, having been denied a clear run before finishing his race off well, and is worth considering on the back of that.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 34-859 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
A 7f winner in 2023 for Ali Stronge but she has failed to build on her debut for her current yard on two starts since, latest when ninth of 13 at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last month; down 3lb but needs to step up.
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8th

3

(12)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Yarmouth

Vinaka

9st 12lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Best run for current stable when third in first-time cheekpieces at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month; 1lb lower here but shade disappointing back at Brighton recently; now tongue tied; others appeal more.

12/1

5th

6

(8)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

14:50 Brighton

Vinaka

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Just one win from 14 starts but that came off 2lb higher at Epsom (7f) last August and she returned to form with good third over C&D (good to firm) 13 days ago; responded well to first-time cheekpieces in that race and has claims if she can build on that.

6/1

3rd

7

(3)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

17:00 Brighton

Vinaka

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

A 7f winner in 2023 for Ali Stronge but she has failed to build on her debut for her current yard on two starts since, latest when ninth of 13 at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last month; down 3lb but needs to step up.

16/1

Form: 547301 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Capitalised on a good mark when back to winning ways at Leicester (7f, good to firm) nine days ago; can throw in the odd modest run and has a penalty to defy but he remains feasibly treated; could go well again if in the same mood.
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3rd

6

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

18:40 Yarmouth

Dion Baker

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Thriving at present, winning five of his last six starts, including one over this C&D; those wins have all been in Class 6 company and he is now up in grade under a 4lb penalty (6lb well in) for last week's Brighton win but there's a chance he could get his own way in front.

7/2

1st

1

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:20 Brighton

Dion Baker

10st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Is in cracking form at present, winning four of his last five starts, two of which have been over C&D; saddled with a 4lb penalty for his win at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) last Thursday, this trailblazer will take some catching.

11/4

1st

3

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Dion Baker

9st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Front-runner who is thriving at present and won three of his last four starts, two of them over 7f at Brighton and the other at Bath over 5.5f; ran another solid race at the former track on Tuesday and can go well again.

4/1

Form: 656413 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the sixth attempt (second handicap run) when winning a Class 6 over C&D (good to firm) in June; only third of four back here the following month when possibly not seen to best effect on the soft ground; could resume progress returned to a quicker surface; broke out of stalls and withdrawn from latest intended start (20-1 at the time).
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6th

7

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Electric Avenue

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ivan Furtado

Won off 2lb higher at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last November but she's been a long way below that level on her last four starts.

25/1

15th

5

(15)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Electric Avenue

9st 11lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Won two fillies' handicaps (7f and 1m) at Newcastle in November but has lost her form in recent AW starts; it remains to be seen whether a return to turf and step up in trip sparks a revival.

33/1

9th

3

(8)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Electric Avenue

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Ivan Furtado

Won two fillies' handicaps (7f and 1m) at Newcastle last November; back down in the weights but that is a result of disappointing efforts on her last two starts.

10/1

Form: 756939 C

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual 6f winner here this year and gave a decent account when third at Doncaster (6f, good to firm; 9-2) earlier this month; has to leave behind a lesser effort on the AW four days ago (never travelled) and capable of getting involved if doing so.
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10

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

A Pint Of Bear

8st 13lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Couple of 6f wins at Brighton last term; proved resurgent over C&D (good to soft) last week, going down by only a whisker; now 2lb lower and due to go back up 6lb in future; leading player.

7/2

2nd

9

(1)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

A Pint Of Bear

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Won twice here (6f) last year but on a downward trajectory since then; shaped okay here (fifth) on return from a 266-day absence in early September but his more recent AW efforts (6f-7f) have failed to offer further encouragement.

20/1

11th

12

(1)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

A Pint Of Bear

8st 13lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Scott Dixon

Scored three times off higher marks last year but has a doubt over current form, having posted two substandard efforts since belatedly returning to action.

16/1

10/1

Form: 2125-8

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
1-9, with that win coming over 1m on the AW in December off 9lb lower; largely respectable efforts since including on last month's Lingfield AW return back from a 200-day break; although he's just as effective on turf, he does appear to be on a stiff enough mark for the time being.
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4th

4

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

20:10 Brighton

Tea Sea

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Win (off 2lb lower last August) and two seconds to his name from four runs over C&D; pulled hard and didn't see it out over 1m here last time, and this hold-up performer should fare better as long as it doesn't become tactical.

5/1

8th

2

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Tea Sea

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won here (7f, good to firm) last August and made an encouraging reappearance when fifth of 14 at Kempton (7f, AW) last month; does stay this far but could do with the ground drying out.

10/1

5th

12

(1)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Tea Sea

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time Tapeta winner who resumes from eight months off on a career-high mark; gone well fresh before but is used to plying his trade in lesser company and may need some help from the handicapper.

12/1

Form: 50-7

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Failed to build on a promising Leopardstown (7f, yielding) debut nearly a year ago on two subsequent runs, latest on British/stable debut when a 28l seventh of eight at Lingfield (7f, good); makes handicap debut in new headgear combination but he has a bit to prove.
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4th

1

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

None too consistent and he has been well beaten on his last two starts; has the lowest BHA rating in the field and has to concede weight all round so he looks up against it.

7/1

3

(11)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Blew hot and cold for his former stable and it has been a similar story for James Owen, his win at Southwell and second over 1m here surrounded by lesser efforts; chance if on one of his good days; cheekpieces added to usual accessories.

4/1

7th

7

(7)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ocean Odyssey

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Emphatic win on stable debut at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) early last month; disappointing in next two runs but he got back on track with a clear second at Kempton (hood reapplied) 11 days ago; on unchanged mark and has claims if he can back that up.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 122842 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner on the AW; yet to win on turf after five attempts but was runner-up at Newmarket (7f, good) latest; gets in here off the same mark and looks sure to play a part.
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3

(8)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

17:00 Brighton

Wake Up Harry

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian Toomey

Three-time winner on the AW; yet to win on turf after five attempts but was runner-up at Newmarket (7f, good) latest; gets in here off the same mark and looks sure to play a part.

4/1

2nd

7

(4)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:40 Newmarket (July)

Wake Up Harry

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Brian Toomey

reluctant to load, carried right start, took keen hold, raced near side, in touch with leaders

8/1

4th

8

(7)

4th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Wake Up Harry

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Brian Toomey

midfield

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.60
Straight Forecast £15.21
Tricast £141.93
Trifecta £142.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Dion Baker

SPOTLIGHT:

Wake Up Harry

RP RATINGS:

Freetodream

D Express:

Ocean Odyssey

Daily Mirror:

Shaw Park

The Times:

Freetodream

NEWMARKET:

Dion Baker

The Guardian:

Dion Baker

Daily Mail:

Dion Baker

Daily Record:

Dion Baker

Telegraph:

Wake Up Harry

The Sun:

Wake Up Harry

The Star:

Wake Up Harry