April 29 / 17.15 Brighton

17.15

Good To Firm

Call Star Sports On 08000 521 321 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 0m 7f 216y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Call Star Sports On 08000 521 321 Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4486-2 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Well suited by switchback tracks and showed this trip within range when pushing Comedian Leader hard over C&D on his comeback 17 days ago; won second time out last season and there's a fair chance history repeats itself.
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2nd

8

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Havana Mojito

9st 1lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: John Gallagher

All three wins have been over 7f/1m on good/good to firm at Brighton; has finished second over 7f/1m there in blinkers on last three runs; each-way chance.

7/2

2nd

2

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Havana Mojito

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Gallagher

Three wins over 7f/1m here; runner-up in his last two starts back at this venue including when beaten half a length by Dion Baker eight days ago; a 4lb pull plus Jack Callan's 3lb claim gives him every chance of reversing the form.

3/1

2nd

2

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:40 Brighton

Havana Mojito

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Straightforward three-time course winner who looked like making it four (first-time blinkers, switched from cheekpieces) until nabbed late by Aim For The Bull late last month; in off the same mark and his claims are obvious back down in trip.

5/1

OUR TIP

5/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 573221 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Capped a consistent run since returning from wind surgery when breaking her duck on turf over C&D from the same stall 17 days ago; came right away with Havana Mojito that day and holds leading claims upped 3lb.
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5th

6

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

13:00 Nottingham

Comedian Leader

9st 2lb

J: William Cox

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Has gained all eight of her wins over further (6f-1m); finished off well to be beaten around 2l over 5f on the AW at Lingfield 97 days ago; returns to turf having been off since and will need a good pace to aim at.

11/2

3rd
4 (13)
Voltaic

10/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -55368 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Last June's C&D win for Molly Gunn came from a similar mark under an aggressive ride from a wide stall; the visor returns after one run without it and he's capable if the return to turf gees him up.
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6th

3

(2)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:45 Brighton

Voltaic

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Steadily on the downgrade now but has been placed in two handicaps here this season (1m/7f) and also ran well in a recent classified race here (7f); suited by fast ground and probably worth another crack at 1m2f; more appealing than some of these.

6/1

5

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Voltaic

9st 9lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Had two wins elsewhere since a course win last June; further good runs here back in the spring but returned from 78 days off yesterday (C&D) and, having led for much of the race, trailed in sixth of the eight runners; these classified terms are favourable.

11/2

5/1

Form: 880-55

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Regressive, ex-Irish maiden who's quickly been cut some slack by the handicapper; he's another 2lb lower than when among the favourites at Nottingham last time (ran okay in fifth) and is one to consider.
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5th

4

(4)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:15 Brighton

Edvard Grieg

9st 7lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: Dylan Cunha

Fared better when upped to middle distances before a blowout early last month; has since done better on the AW four weeks ago, when maybe stretched by 1m6f, but needs more off this mark.

5/1

6th

3

(6)

22nd Jul 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Edvard Grieg

11st 6lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Got off the mark at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) last month but ran no sort of race at Lingfield (11.5f, good) two weeks ago; returns to AW with a bounce back needed on his first try over this far; stable going well.

15/2

3

(8)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield

Edvard Grieg

9st 10lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Dylan Cunha

Off the mark at the 17th attempt when winning a Beverley handicap (1m4f, good to firm) in June; that came off a career-low mark and he's gone back up 5lb; still respected.

7/2

Form: -70503 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
One of his better efforts back on turf over C&D 17 days ago but that came in a less-competitive affair and he's never been close to consistent, winning just one of his last 26 starts.
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8

(7)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:05 Brighton

Werenotreallyhere

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Daniel Steele

Dead-heated over 1m here last year off this mark but a rollercoaster ride for his backers in the meantime; another fair effort when 2l away on the AW three weeks ago but he's never the percentage call.

16/1

5th

6

(6)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:29 Lingfield (AW)

Werenotreallyhere

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Daniel Steele

Only 1lb higher than when dead-heating at Brighton (1m, good) in May but he's been up and down since and was last of nine at Brighton last Monday; comes with risks attached and he's not the percentage call; cheekpieces removed.

12/1

6

(6)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:52 Brighton

Werenotreallyhere

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Daniel Steele

Lost second to Headshot in closing stages of 1m2f classified race won by Celebrating Ethel here (good) last month but that was still a good effort and today's shorter trip probably suits him better; now only 1lb higher than when dead-heating over C&D in May and might be boosted by refitted cheekpieces.

13/2

20/1

Form: 490-59

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has done most racing on the AW and regressed last year; was said to have been outpaced throughout over 6f latest but his record at beyond 7f would be patchy at best.
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2nd

10

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

No News

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

On a long losing run; ended 2025 with a low-key effort and it was a similar story on his seasonal return in May; has the ability to feature but too much guesswork involved; blinkers back today.

20/1

7th

6

(8)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

No News

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Went close here (6f) last September, but losing run up to 20 and he may need this after 227 days off.

14/1

2nd

9

(3)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:20 Southwell (AW)

No News

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: J R Jenkins

Both of his wins have been at Kempton over 7f, the more recent in January 2024; beaten 1l when fourth of seven in a classified event at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm; first-time blinkers) 20 days ago; back into a handicap on this return to AW.

14/1

Form: 803-68 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Goes well here and better was expected back from a couple of months off behind two of these over C&D 17 days ago; possible she needed that and it wouldn't be a surprise to see her bounce back.
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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: 3550-5 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Nothing to suggest she's best caught fresh, so there was a bit of promise in her C&D comeback behind two of these 17 days ago; her yard has been going well too, so a case could be made for this three-time 7f course winner.
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5th

5

(6)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Heers Sadie

9st 4lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Three times a course winner, including over 1m last July; ran into an improver here four weeks ago and she looks set to give another good account.

5/1

2nd

4

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:20 Yarmouth

Heers Sadie

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Three-time course winner, including last June/July; could go well returned to this venue with Lingfield reappearance under her belt.

16/1

Form: 8/0U-0

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Poor for two previous trainers and offered little hope for new connections back from a layoff on the AW 11 days ago; Comedian Leader is clearly her yard's best shout.
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6th

10

(1)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:10 Brighton

Spirit La Adelita

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jim & Suzi Best

String of poor efforts (5f-1m) for three yards and looks of little account; new trip not assured to suit on pedigree.

50/1

6th

10

(1)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:10 Brighton

Spirit La Adelita

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jim & Suzi Best

String of poor efforts (5f-1m) for three yards and looks of little account; new trip not assured to suit on pedigree.

50/1

10th

11

(5)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Spirit La Adelita

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Unplaced in eight starts, the last two for this stable; others preferred.

33/1

33/1

Form: 8/457-

Last run: 258 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Four poor efforts for Jack Channon, latterly when tailed off on her handicap debut last August; would want to see good support before considering her.
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16th

11

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Shop Local

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Sheena West

Ex-Jack Channon; eight-race maiden; fair efforts in turf handicaps on last three starts; cheekpieces now tried for second AW start; a possible.

16/1

4th

6

(9)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield

Shop Local

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sheena West

Unplaced all seven starts and finished 5l behind Fascinating Lips at Windsor (11.4f, good) a week ago; look elsewhere.

50/1

11

(7)

26th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

18:45 Windsor

Shop Local

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Sheena West

Six-race maiden; not disgraced when midfield at Leicester (1m2f, good) on Wednesday, her first start for 12 weeks, but needs to improve to get a win on the board.

33/1

Form: 5247-0

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Didn't see out 1m2f on her comeback but her best efforts have come at Kempton and last year's turf runs were poor; isn't obviously fancied.
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10th

11

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Cherry Hill

8st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Without a win since 2023 here and she's offered little in a trio of handicaps this season, beating one at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last time.

66/1

10th

12

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cherry Hill

8st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

1-21 with her best AW form coming on the Kempton Polytrack; lightly raced and out of form these days with wind surgery making no difference last time.

33/1

13th

14

(9)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Cherry Hill

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Seen only three times last year, running poorly on each, and fared no better on her comeback in January; underwent wind surgery since.

50/1

33/1

Form: 9-8808

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well beaten in eight runs on the AW; the switch to turf and first-time headgear will need to make quite a difference.
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10

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rohilla

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

4yo maiden who recorded sole placed effort at classified level; far from solid on overall form.

33/1

7

(1)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rohilla

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Longstanding maiden who hasn't improved for the step up to middle distances of late; had plenty of chances now, including in 0-50 company, and would be a surprise winner.

20/1

6

(7)

29th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

16:03 Ffos Las

Rohilla

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Most of her runs since awarded a mark have been at up to around 1m1f but she finished runner-up in a 1m2f classified event at Lingfield (good) this month; never involved upped to about 1m3f there since; needs improvement.

12/1

100/1

Form: 070P6-

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Massive prices for five runs last year (7f-2m); looks exposed as moderate and No News seems his yard's best chance.
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10th

12

(11)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:08 Bath

Boleyn Forever

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: J R Jenkins

Has shown nothing over trips ranging from 7f-2m; blinkers tried on this drop to 5f; hard to recommend.

100/1

8th

8

(3)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Boleyn Forever

8st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: J R Jenkins

Six-race maiden who has achieved nothing in terms of form; the least likely winner.

50/1

8th

8

(3)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Boleyn Forever

8st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: J R Jenkins

Six-race maiden who has achieved nothing in terms of form; the least likely winner.

50/1

Form: 6600

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Poor hurdler who's offered very little on the Flat, including on his handicap debut early in the month.
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4th

1

28th Feb 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:05 Wincanton

Admiral Fitz

11st 7lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Harriet Dickin

23,000euros 3yo buy from Flat family; fell in a point in December 2022 and remote second in one last April, before sold for £4,000 in May; hooded for this rules debut and probably best watched.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.60
Straight Forecast £10.22
Tricast £33.96
Trifecta £37.10

Selections

The Times:

Comedian Leader

SPOTLIGHT:

Edvard Grieg

The Guardian:

Havana Mojito

POSTDATA:

We'renotreallyhere

Daily Mail:

Hellavapace

RP RATINGS:

Edvard Grieg

NEWMARKET:

Edvard Grieg

Daily Record:

Havana Mojito

Telegraph:

Comedian Leader

D Express:

Comedian Leader

Daily Mirror:

Comedian Leader

The Sun:

Comedian Leader

The Star:

Comedian Leader