May 21 / 19.30 Brighton

19.30

Good To Firm

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  • 0m 7f 216y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

15/2 (Won)

Form: 274765 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
All three turf wins have been here over 7f; has been running with credit on AW over the winter and back on turf for the first time since last October; usual headgear left off on this occasion and his course form brings him into play.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(7)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

River Wharfe

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Course specialist who landed his sixth win on this track earlier this month, in a C&D classified; beaten at odds-on over 7f here 24 hours later but will be more at home back over 1m and must be on the shortlist.

11/4

3rd

4

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:38 Brighton

River Wharfe

9st 9lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

8yo who has worked his way back into form this season and he won a 1m classified here yesterday under Molly Gunn, which was his sixth course win; strong claims under 4lb penalty if running again today.

9/4

1st

5

(7)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:00 Brighton

River Wharfe

9st 9lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Gained five of his 11 wins at this track; not at best in three handicaps since returned to turf in June but was only beaten about 2l when fifth of seven at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last time and is strong interest in this lower grade and with cheekpieces refitted.

7/2

Form: 705035 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Losing run is totting up and although he was a fair third over C&D last month he ran below that form back over C&D since when three places behind Comedian Leader; easy to look elsewhere.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 6-4753 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has been a wonderful servant to connections with 15 wins; last win was in August 2023 but showed the fire still burns when third of eight here (7f, good to firm) last month; down to a career-low mark and holds place claims at least.
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No / Draw
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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: 732212 CD BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Got her just rewards following a series of consistent efforts when successful over C&D (good to firm) last month off 5lb lower mark; runner-up over C&D subsequently and should be thereabouts once more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 576833 C BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Without a win since 2022 but respectable third at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March and at Chepstow (7f, good) eight days ago; should not be far away.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(2)

17th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:15 Beverley

Devasboy

9st 7lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

On a long losing run; good third over 7f at Chepstow (good) a month ago but hasn't run quite as well on his two outings since.

13/2

5th

2

(4)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Devasboy

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

On a lengthy losing sequence but he arrives in decent nick, a close fifth of eight in 1m Brighton handicap six days ago; one to consider.

9/2

5th

2

(4)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Devasboy

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

On a lengthy losing sequence but he arrives in decent nick, a close fifth of eight in 1m Brighton handicap six days ago; one to consider.

9/2

Form: 574086

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
On a losing run going back to February 2024 and switches to turf for the first time since August last year; on a career-low mark but hard to recommend.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(4)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Shot Of Love

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Front-runner who is not as good as he was but ran okay to be beaten 2l over 1m in a classified race last time; expect a very positive ride back at 7f.

10/1

4

(2)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

20:12 Brighton

Shot Of Love

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Front-runner who's regressed sharply and again pulled hard when well fancied on his first crack at 0-50 classified company last time; needs to settle better back up from 7f.

8/1

6

(9)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Shot Of Love

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Michael Attwater

Often front-runs; on the downgrade for current stable but that enables him to run at this level for the first time; needs a revival though.

8/1

Form: 6-6444 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Without a win since August 2023 but in the frame on his last three starts on AW; holds place claims on return to turf.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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

Form: -70506

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Sole success was in a 7f AW classified last summer; poor form from 5f-1m2f this year; first-time hood goes on but others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(8)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Edergoles Gift

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Conrad Allen

C&D winner, but held at this level in her last two starts and needs to get back on track.

8/1

4th

3

(8)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Edergoles Gift

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Conrad Allen

Dual Polytrack winner but she has an overall strike-rate of 3-38 and has been beaten 5l or more in her last five runs; has a change of headgear but she needs to raise her game back in trip.

10/1

5th

3

(4)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Edergoles Gift

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Won similar event here on AW in 2024; also took 6f course handicap last June and was well on top in Chelmsford handicap (7f, AW) in October; was struggling when last seen in the spring, however, and a two-month break will need to have recharged her batteries.

9/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Comedian Leader

POSTDATA:

Devasboy

RP RATINGS:

Poetic Force

The Times:

We'renotreallyhere

Daily Mail:

Comedian Leader

The Star:

Comedian Leader

Daily Record:

Comedian Leader

The Guardian:

Devasboy

Daily Mirror:

Devasboy

The Sun:

Devasboy

Telegraph:

Poetic Force

D Express:

Poetic Force