May 08 / 16.00 Brighton

16.00

Good To Firm

Star Sports Handicap

  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 1m 3f 198y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Star Sports Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 54-V42 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
3-49, with all three of those wins coming on AW (runner-up on turf on six occasions); posted a good effort when runner-up at Wolverhampton 17 days ago and has claims returning to grass.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(3)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Sea Of Charm

11st 2lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Georgina Nicholls

Back to form in refitted cheekpieces lately and has been placed on her last three starts; should be thereabouts once again.

3/1

2nd

5

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:13 Lingfield (AW)

Sea Of Charm

9st 7lb

J: William Cox

T: Georgina Nicholls

Back in form since returned to cheekpieces of late, latterly when beaten a nose by Belle Of Kt at Bath a fortnight ago; 6lb better off with her old rival and her last win came round here off 3lb higher, so there are reasons for optimism.

8/1

2nd

1

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Bath

Sea Of Charm

11st 2lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Georgina Nicholls

Seven wins at up to 1m4f; yet fully to convince stamina-wise over this far and not very reliable nowadays but gave pretty good account when third in refitted cheekpieces here (11.6f, firm) 16 days ago.

4/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 6707

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three novice/maiden races over 1m3f, 1m and 7f; failed to improved when switched to a 1m2f handicap here 26 days ago but she's a well-bred filly who may well have more to offer now stepping up in trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Sawgrass

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hughie Morrison

Below par at Ripon (2m, good) last time but failed to settle and she was progressive previously, finishing third of 13 at Salisbury in August following a break (1m6f, good to soft; unraced on softer); retains potential; dam was a Listed winner on soft ground for connections.

13/2

6th

9

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Ripon

Sawgrass

9st 3lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Hughie Morrison

Much improved since sent beyond 1m2f and back to something approaching her best when close up after a break at Salisbury (1m6f, good to soft); in the mix.

4/1

3rd

4

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

19:43 Salisbury

Sawgrass

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Hughie Morrison

Much improved since sent beyond 1m2f and perhaps ready for a break when turned over at prohibitive odds in a three-runner race at Lingfield (2m) in June; has an 8lb higher mark to deal with now but could still have improvement in her; all turf runs on good or faster.

5/1

3rd
5 (5)
Irezumi

3/1

Form: 383-82 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 28 starts came here over 1m2f in August; stepped forward from his reappearance when runner-up over C&D on good to firm nine days ago, beaten only by a rapid improver who has scored twice again since; respected for last year's winning stable.
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Verdict Starting price

3

(6)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:45 Brighton

Irezumi

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jim Boyle

2-36 with one of his wins coming here (1m2f, good to firm) in August last year, the other at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) in June; placed five times from six starts over C&D this year, but below form on soft the last twice; could do with the ground drying out, but considered if it does.

13/2

3

(10)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:42 Brighton

Irezumi

9st 7lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Got back on the scoresheet with an emphatic win in classified event at Lingfield (11.6f) in June; ran to similar level when runner-up over C&D last month but his form has nosedived in last two runs; now drops back in grade but has a bit to prove again and he's a frequent slow starter.

14/1

11

(10)

11th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

14:47 Epsom

Irezumi

8st 7lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Jim Boyle

Used to be a notorious slow starter but he's been a bit better in that department since the summer and it was a solid effort in this headgear combination when second of five at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; stayed on from the rear when third in an amateur riders' race over that C&D 12 days later; this is a notch above the standard he regularly contests, though.

9/1

Form: 366-28

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
All four of his wins have been on AW at Chelmsford (7f/1m2f), the latest two years ago off 11lb higher, but he does have placed form on turf; down the field in February when last seen and he's yet to prove his stamina for this far.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:06 Brighton

Jenson Benson

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Shaun Lycett

All four wins have come on the AW at Chelmsford (7f-1m2f); however, back from a lengthy break, he went close in first-time cheekpieces at Hamilton (1m1f, good) when gifted a soft lead; respected.

7/2

2nd

5

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Jenson Benson

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Shaun Lycett

All four wins have come on the AW at Chelmsford (7f-1m2f) and is 0-11 on turf; plenty to prove on his return from ten months off with cheekpieces given a go.

14/1

5th

5

(9)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Jenson Benson

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Shaun Lycett

His four wins have been from 7f-1m2f at Chelmsford, latest in February 2023; good second there in February (1m2f) but he hasn't done as well since, last twice over this trip on turf; others appeal more.

14/1

11/2

Form: 6V4473 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Won a classified over C&D on good to firm in August before following up at Lingfield; beaten 10l when third of six behind an easy winner at Chelmsford (1m6f) a week ago; needs better to win this but drops back in trip and returns to turf with place claims.
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4th

3

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

17:40 Brighton

Foinix

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Classified winner over 1m4f on the Lingfield AW last month but only seventh there two weeks ago; he can be up and down.

10/1

7th

1

(6)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:33 Lingfield (AW)

Foinix

10st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Came from the rear to get up to win a similar contest over C&D last Tuesday; has more on his plate here with a 5lb penalty but current winning form is rare in such contests so he comes back here with decent claims.

3/1

1st

7

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Foinix

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

1-31 on the AW; placed in similar events at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) in his last two starts, but it's only modest form and likely he will need more to take this.

5/1

10/1

Form: -2V796

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
0-16; best effort since joining this yard came when runner-up on AW at Lingfield (1m4f) in January with first-time cheekpieces, which have been kept since; back on turf and others are preferred.
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Verdict Starting price

9

(1)

4th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:23 Lingfield (AW)

Honrado

9st 4lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Got off the mark at the 21st attempt under an inspired ride by today's rider Matthew Lloyd Slater at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) last month; needs to be kidded along and his resolution is more key than the 4lb rise he now picks up but should go close.

5/1

9

(8)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

15:00 Leicester

Honrado

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

Some mixed results this year but he wasn't far away over C&D (good to firm) in June and was as close as he's ever been to a first win when beaten a neck at Yarmouth (1m2f) last week; on the premises.

7/1

8

(4)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

16:40 Yarmouth

Honrado

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

0-19; best form for this yard when second in an AW classified in January, when wearing a tongue-tie and cheekpieces; that headgear combination was swapped for a hood when a respectable fourth at Leicester (also 1m4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; drop back to this trip not an obvious plus.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5/47-9 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Course winner over 1m2f in 2022 (stays 1m4f); mostly struggled for this yard and failed to beat a rival home at Lingfield over a mile 15 days ago following a 302-day absence; back up in trip.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(2)

8th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Eloso

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Course winner over 1m2f in 2022 (stays 1m4f); mostly struggled for this yard and failed to beat a rival home at Lingfield over a mile 15 days ago following a 302-day absence; back up in trip.

12/1

7th

1

(2)

8th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Eloso

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Course winner over 1m2f in 2022 (stays 1m4f); mostly struggled for this yard and failed to beat a rival home at Lingfield over a mile 15 days ago following a 302-day absence; back up in trip.

12/1

9th

7

(8)

23rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Eloso

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

in rear

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.30
Straight Forecast £14.37
Trifecta £49.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Irezumi

The Guardian:

Sea Of Charm

RP RATINGS:

Foinix

The Times:

Sawgrass

POSTDATA:

Honrado

Daily Mail:

Irezumi

Daily Mirror:

Irezumi

The Star:

Irezumi

Daily Record:

Irezumi

Telegraph:

Foinix

D Express:

Sea Of Charm

The Sun:

Sea Of Charm