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.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

River Wharfe

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

11-time winner, most recently from off the pace over C&D last month; not in same form on either 8.6f start at Wolverhampton since, though, and might still be a shade too high in the weights.

12/1

6th

5

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

13:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

River Wharfe

9st 7lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Came from off the pace (in refitted blinkers) to run down Von Krolock in a 7f apprentices' handicap at Southwell (10-1) on penultimate start; only eighth (King Of Speed fourth) over C&D subsequently; 4lb higher now, with a different claiming rider booked.

11/2

8th

12

(12)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

River Wharfe

9st 3lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Successful in 0-55 apprentice event under Myla Coppins at Southwell (7f) last week, taking AW record to 6-45; this is a slightly better race but he escapes a penalty; dual C&D scorer; respected.

9/2

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.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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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.
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No Results Found

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.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

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.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(8)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Edergoles Gift

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Short-headed at Lingfield (7f, AW) in January and runs off 6lb lower here, but below best more recently and has to turn things around.

12/1

6th

1

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:03 Yarmouth

Edergoles Gift

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Conrad Allen

Only 3-35 so hard to win with and since going close on the AW in January she's lost her way; others preferred.

20/1

11th

13

(10)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Edergoles Gift

8st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

C&D winner who wasn't disgraced when third of seven to Profit Street over C&D 45 days ago; not discounted off an easing mark.

16/1

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