17.15
Good‘Real Johnny G’ Gallagher Birthday Handicap (Brighton Summer Sprint Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £3454.44
- 0m 5f 60y
- Class 6
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
11/10 (Won)
- Win: £2.20
- Place: £1.20
Form: 942312 CD
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (2) |
1st Sep 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 60y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Two wins this season, the latter from the front over C&D (good to soft) in May; also suited by good to firm ground and last month's down-the-field finish here can be excused (stumbled leaving stalls) but others in this line-up look better handicapped; finished last of 13 in first-time visor here yesterday. |
6/1 |
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4 (3) |
31st Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
In a good vein of form, including at Brighton, until losing his chance at the start last time; however, raced mainly at about 5f and this belated return to 6f presents a question mark; change of headgear. |
10/1 |
|
1 (11) |
6th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Resurgent 8yo who handles most ground and has form figures of 231212 since the end of March; put in a dominant display (good to soft) in May and was just nabbed last time (also C&D, good to firm) in June; up another 1lb but remains well handicapped on old form and he's a big player back from a two-month break. |
3/1 |
7/2
- Place: £2.50
Form: 222133 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (3) |
9th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Gained her breakthrough success at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) in April and she's held her form with three creditable efforts since; chased home Pop Dancer over C&D 13 days ago and she could pose a serious threat on these revised terms. |
7/2 |
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2nd 2 (5) |
27th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Gained her breakthrough success at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) last month off 4lb lower and has backed that up with two solid third place finishes, most recently on turf at Nottingham (5f, good); consistent sort who is likely to give her running once again. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 2 (5) |
27th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Gained her breakthrough success at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) last month off 4lb lower and has backed that up with two solid third place finishes, most recently on turf at Nottingham (5f, good); consistent sort who is likely to give her running once again. |
7/2 |
7/1
Form: 536378 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (6) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
8st 6lb |
Veteran who is on a lengthy losing run; can lead but didn't at Windsor last time and was never involved; if on his game he wouldn't be without hope. |
8/1 |
|
6th 8 (2) |
7th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Veteran who is on a losing run of 22; knocking on the door on AW when last seen and he won't mind getting back on the grass; has made the running but it is not a prerequisite; could go well. |
13/2 |
|
4th 10 (3) |
12th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Veteran with nine wins on his record, all over sprint trips; stays this far though and he holds each-way claims once more. |
8/1 |
15/2
Form: 70-496 D
Last run: 89 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (7) |
8th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Regressive gelding who can pull hard and has hung left a couple of times since returned to turf, including here; most racing over 5f and his record over this trip is hard to enthuse about, for all that this is easier snd he's in a new headgear combination. |
20/1 |
|
5th 2 (4) |
23rd Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 16y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Not as good as he was and although that is reflected in his handicap mark, others bring more pressing claims. |
16/1 |
|
4th 7 (3) |
27th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
3-25; most recent win came off 16lb higher at Goodwood (5f, good) in August 2023; pulled hard at Chelmsford (5f, AW) when last seen in February; refused to enter stalls in March and returns to turf with hood reapplied. |
15/2 |
Form: 1787-0 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 (11) |
5th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Both wins on soft ground, including C&D; effective on a faster surface too but fully exposed and may come on for this first run since November. |
13/2 |
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3rd 6 (11) |
30th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Both wins have come on soft ground and latest was at Chepstow (5f) last month; three creditable efforts since then and was only beaten 2l over C&D (heavy) last time, when the blindfold was removed late; looks interesting on this drop back in grade and a bold show is expected. |
13/2 |
11/1
Form: 7468-6 CD
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (1) |
30th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Six-time winner but out of sorts on last three starts; needs to get back to the form she showed when winning at Lingfield (6f, good to soft) in July. |
20/1 |
|
6th 5 (1) |
30th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Six-time winner but out of sorts on last three starts; needs to get back to the form she showed when winning at Lingfield (6f, good to soft) in July. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 0-5130
Last run: 62 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 (2) |
1st Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
His C&D win in February was achieved off a 10lb higher mark; out of sorts more recently though and others look safer. |
14/1 |
|
5th 8 (1) |
2nd Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
All nine wins over 6f including three here; 8lb below his last winning mark, but attempts this far for only the second time on his 64th start and didn't prove his stamina in the first. |
16/1 |
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6th 6 (4) |
18th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
He was winning for the ninth time in his career when scoring at Kempton in February (made most); quiet on turf this summer and opposable despite a reduced mark. |
25/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £6.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £7.66 |
| Trifecta | £19.60 |
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