September 09 / 14.20 Brighton

14.20

Soft

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 7f 216y
  • Class 6
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 433342

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Acts on any going; missed the 2023 campaign; consistent this term, runner-up in classified event at Ffos Las most recently; the drawback is his long losing spell (five years since sole win).
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:45 Nottingham

James Park Woods

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Well held in his last four starts but he may have needed the run at Bath two weeks ago and he's now back on the same mark as when completing a double at Brighton (1m, soft) in September; has claims if he can recapture that form and any rain would be a bonus.

10/1

12th

8

(9)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

James Park Woods

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

All four wins have come on good to soft/soft ground in September, including over C&D last autumn off 6lb lower; record returning from a break down the years is far from inspiring.

25/1

7th

10

(2)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

James Park Woods

8st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Back-to-back wins here and at Brighton in September but was 33-1 when well behind Bobby Dassler here recently.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £9.40

Form: 851756 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at third attempt in 1m AW maidens; still has something to prove in handicaps but looked a non-stayer over 1m2f in both turf runs; may fare better at this trip, off a reduced mark.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(6)

9th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Strive

9st 8lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: David Simcock

Off the mark at third attempt in 1m AW maidens; still has something to prove in handicaps but looked a non-stayer over 1m2f in both turf runs; may fare better at this trip, off a reduced mark.

6/1

6th

5

(5)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Strive

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Simcock

Made all when off the mark in a Newcastle maiden (1m, Tapeta) in February, but has been comfortably held in two turf handicaps since with a hood applied; needs to bounce back on Polytrack debut.

6/1

Form: 412517 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has form on soft but all turf wins on good/firmer, the most recent at Bath on penultimate outing; now only 2lb higher and the return to Class 6 is a positive (all successes at this level).
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Bath

Fact Or Fable

9st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Eight-time turf winner including three over C&D (good to firm/firm); disappointing effort on his final start last year and he was held in sixth here on his reappearance 12 days ago; may come on for that.

14/1

6th

8

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Fact Or Fable

8st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: J S Moore

Eight-time turf winner including three over C&D (good to firm/firm); well handicapped on his best form in 2025 but he's not easy to predict and he ended last season on a low note; market should guide after 169 days off.

16/1

8th

13

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Fact Or Fable

8st 6lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: J S Moore

Close up behind James Park Woods here three starts back but comfortably held on two subsequent visits, latterly in Lovely Jubly's race.

20/1

Form: -90416 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 12lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has won on soft but most wins on good/firmer, the most recent at Lingfield on penultimate start; perhaps unsuited by Salisbury latest and this venue is more favourable; scored twice here in 2022.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

4

(6)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:05 Yarmouth

Spanish Mane

9st 10lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Course winner in 2019 and 2020; went close over C&D off 2lb higher on her reappearance in April; well beaten in her next two starts but she did posted a more creditable effort at Brighton (1m, good) 37 days ago; back down in trip and has each-way claims.

12/1

3

(7)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

14:40 Brighton

Spanish Mane

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Dual course winner in 2022; went close on her reappearance at Yarmouth (7f, good) but she's been well beaten in both starts since; steps back up to a mile with a return to form needed.

9/1

3

(7)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

14:40 Brighton

Spanish Mane

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Dual course winner in 2022; went close on her reappearance at Yarmouth (7f, good) but she's been well beaten in both starts since; steps back up to a mile with a return to form needed.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 042221 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in this contest two years ago; had been knocking at the door on AW prior to her 2l success over C&D (good to firm) last week, belatedly opening her turf account; consistent this year and warrants respect under 5lb penalty.
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4

(14)

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:10 Chepstow

Hellavapace

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Jonathan Portman

Won at Brighton (1m, good to firm) last September and she ran one of her best races since when second at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in May; not seen subsequently but warrants consideration on this classified debut.

8/1

2nd

1

(11)

12th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hellavapace

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

rushed up and prominent

8/1

2nd

1

(11)

12th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hellavapace

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

rushed up and prominent, pressed leader from over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no match for winner

8/1

Form: 867075 CD

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Versatile ground-wise; holds weak claims on 2024 form, modest fifth at Epsom most recently; however, major chance granted a revival, having defied higher marks in 2022 (over C&D) and 2023.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(5)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield

Roundabout Silver

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Close third in a 7f Lingfield classified last time but that was AW; no win since August 2023 and it's almost as long since he ran well on turf.

10/1

5

(1)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Roundabout Silver

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Not beaten far on his last attempt at this level (1m2f here) in March; not a solid option but no surprise to see him bounce back with blinkers given a go.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £43.50
Straight Forecast £42.31
Trifecta £122.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hellavapace

POSTDATA:

Fact Or Fable

NEWMARKET:

Strive

The Times:

Roundabout Silver

Daily Mirror:

James Park Woods

Telegraph:

Hellavapace

The Guardian:

Hellavapace

D Express:

Hellavapace

The Sun:

Hellavapace

Daily Record:

Hellavapace

Daily Mail:

Fact Or Fable

The Star:

Fact Or Fable