April 29 / 14.20 Brighton

14.20

Good To Firm

Star Sports Brighton Owners Series Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 210y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Star Sports Brighton Owners Series Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.80
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 146377 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has done a lot of his recent racing in sprints but is fine over 7f and has run well (finished second) in three previous starts here; often fluffs the start and has little room for manoeuvre off this mark but will find this a bit easier back on turf.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(11)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Mumayaz

10st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Versatile 7yo who has won ten times at up to 1m; hasn't made an impact since his Leicester win (6f, good to firm) in May but he had lots of traffic issues at Newbury three weeks ago; can put a line through that and he's a player if he gets some luck this time.

8/1

6th

4

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:05 Newbury

Mumayaz

9st 13lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 4lb higher than when winning at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in May but has been pretty consistent since rejoining Tony Carroll in March and probably won't be far away.

8/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: -52162 CD BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Three C&D wins for Mikkel Mortensen last summer, latterly off a 2lb higher mark, and arrives in good form; cracked late over 1m here last time and holds leading claims back over his optimum trip for a yard also responsible for Golden Pharaoh.
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3rd

4

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

18:45 Brighton

Shaw Park

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Ran well in a higher level on the AW two weeks ago (125-1) and that was after a lengthy break; might be sharper this time and has competitive form here off this sort of mark.

8/1

4th

10

(6)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shaw Park

8st 11lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Generally struggled early in the year and returns from a break of five months; wins have all come after a recent outing and does most of his racing at a lower level now, so has a bit to overcome.

33/1

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

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 26-475 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Usually runs well round here and returns to turf on a career-low mark (13lb lower than when fourth in this race last spring); has always been happier on the AW and is into the veteran stage but remains capable at this level.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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: 0-8569

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Tumbled down the weights since coming over from France, his best effort coming on Tapeta in February; finished well held back on turf last time but this is a bit easier down another 2lb under a jockey who has plenty of experience for 5lb in this company.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Golden Pharaoh

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Ended 2025 in good order and he was a good second over 1m here on his return in January; three heavy defeats have followed and there is likely to be other pace for him to contend with today; drops in class but others appeal more.

16/1

8th

9

(3)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Golden Pharaoh

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Has had a couple of close calls over C&D this winter but he's lost his way in last two starts and was tailed off at Newcastle (1m) three weeks ago; has something to prove and he needs a major revival.

25/1

12th

11

(2)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Pharaoh

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Had been in a consistent vein of form but needs to rebound from his disappointing show when favourite at Southwell most recently.

14/1

10/1

Form: 6160-6 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner but mainly over 1m on slower ground; finished last season on a downswing and didn't offer much behind Shaw Park on his comeback here, so he's hard to enthuse about under these conditions despite decent stable form.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: -42845 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
125-1 Lingfield winner for regular partner Isobelle Chalmers last autumn; isn't the easiest but this course should be fine on her turf debut and she's more than capable, despite being 3lb out of the handicap.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:30 Chepstow

Ashford Hill

9st 0lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Was back off her last winning mark when beaten under a length into third of ten at Lingfield (7f, AW) this month, but both wins have come there whereas she has finished unplaced in all five starts on turf; others stronger.

10/1

3rd

7

(10)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Ashford Hill

9st 0lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Both wins have come over C&D and is back off the same mark as for her successful reappearance here in January; out of her depth last time, but one to be interested in back at this level.

20/1

9th

11

(11)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Lingfield (AW)

Ashford Hill

8st 7lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Dual C&D winner for Isobelle Chalmers, latterly in 0-55 company last winter; found 6f an inadequate test after a slow start here last time but goes back up in class today and is 5lb out of the weights.

20/1

Form: 313780 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Returns to turf on a career-low mark after a few lesser efforts on Polytrack and it would come as no surprise to see him bounce back in a first-time visor (ran well for a hood, then cheekpieces, first going on in his James Fanshawe days).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Enpassant

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Herrington

Has gained last three wins on AW, including latest start; effective on turf but has never won away from Leicester in this sphere; something to prove back up in grade.

10/1

1st

2

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Enpassant

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

Three 7f wins on AW elsewhere, most recently at Southwell in April; a quick return didn't pay off there next time and he was always behind when returned to turf at Leicester last month; has run well over C&D in the past, though, so he may be more himself this time.

12/1

Form: 404-15 D

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Allowed her own way in a small field when winning at Chelmsford for Michael Bell in January off a 2lb lower mark; will need to improve on previous turf efforts for her new yard (picked up for 10,500gns) back from a few months off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(8)

17th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:05 Sandown

Mammy

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Solid placed efforts in her two starts last month (6f, good to firm and AW); modest form on good to soft and unraced on slower; stable may have stronger claims with Roman Spring.

7/1

3rd

9

(5)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Mammy

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Finished in front of Phoenix Moon and Gogo Yubari when a one-length third of nine at Windsor last week (6f, good to firm); will need more to win and Phoenix Moon might well reverse the placings under these conditions.

6/1

3rd

5

(5)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Mammy

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Just one win from 20 starts but she has run some sound races for her new yard this summer, including over C&D; now drops into a 0-55 and she has stronger claims than her formfigures might suggest.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.40
Straight Forecast £18.36
Tricast £66.16
Trifecta £81.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shaw Park

POSTDATA:

Poetic Force

The Times:

Marsh Benham

NEWMARKET:

Enpassant

RP RATINGS:

Shaw Park

Daily Mail:

Shaw Park

The Star:

Shaw Park

Daily Record:

Shaw Park

Telegraph:

Marsh Benham

The Guardian:

Poetic Force

D Express:

Poetic Force

Daily Mirror:

Poetic Force

The Sun:

Poetic Force