May 30 / 16.40 Brighton

16.40

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 0m 7f 216y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 355102 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Change of stables had an immediate impact when off the mark at the 12th attempt, scoring under Mason Paetel at Lingfield in April, but her wide draw proved a problem at Southwell (also 1m on AW) one week later; bounced back with a closing second behind a hotpot at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) next time and her sole run on turf (7f, good) was up with her best; respected.
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9th

3

(3)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Bath

Disclosure

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Another to win on her debut for this yard when going in off 6lb lower on Polytrack two months ago; again gave her running on just her second crack at turf last Friday but will need to better that.

8/1

1

(7)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

Disclosure

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Change of stables had an immediate impact when off the mark at the 12th attempt, scoring under Mason Paetel at Lingfield in April, but her wide draw proved a problem at Southwell (also 1m on AW) one week later; bounced back with a closing second behind a hotpot at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) next time and her sole run on turf (7f, good) was up with her best; respected.

9/2

1

(7)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

Disclosure

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Change of stables had an immediate impact when off the mark at the 12th attempt, scoring under Mason Paetel at Lingfield in April, but her wide draw proved a problem at Southwell (also 1m on AW) one week later; bounced back with a closing second behind a hotpot at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) next time and her sole run on turf (7f, good) was up with her best; respected.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 2/0075

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Placed in 7f AW maiden for Roger Varian in 2023; missed his 3yo season and has been soundly beaten in four handicaps (including 1m) for new stable this year, latterly in first-time cheekpieces at this track (1m2f, good to soft) on Tuesday; blinkers given another go.
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9th

6

(8)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Joycean Way

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Third in his last two starts over 1m/1m2f here, but now 0-19 despite a slipping mark and not sure dropping back to this trip is the key; blinkers return.

6/1

3rd

1

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:37 Brighton

Joycean Way

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Regressive maiden who hasn't looked to see it out in a few previous tries at this trip, including over C&D this time last year; back in form here last time and this looks weaker again, given a second try in cheekpieces (in place of blinkers); stamina the question.

2/1

3rd

2

(11)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:52 Brighton

Joycean Way

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Blinkered when he hit a run of second spots at 7f and 1m last summer, including here (soft; acts on good to firm) in September; had previously looked unlucky on a couple of those occasions and the blinkers were absent when never figuring at Lingfield ten days ago; might do better with that aid now refitted and he's dangerously handicapped; watch the market.

13/2

Form: 86-211 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Kept to Brighton this term and comes here on a roll, building on a close second on his April reappearance by winning comfortably (also 1m on good to firm) 17 days later, then defying an 8lb hike over 7f (good) last week; showed a good attitude that day and has to enter calculations under a 5lb penalty.
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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

Form: -23697

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner on AW at Wolverhampton but 0-16 on turf; handicapper's giving him a chance and, while recent efforts don't suggest he'll take it, he did run well both previous visits here.
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4

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

English Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Heather Main

Five-time winner on AW at Wolverhampton but 0-16 on turf; handicapper's giving him a chance and, while recent efforts don't suggest he'll take it, he did run well both previous visits here.

8/1

4

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

English Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Heather Main

Five-time winner on AW at Wolverhampton but 0-16 on turf; handicapper's giving him a chance and, while recent efforts don't suggest he'll take it, he did run well both previous visits here.

8/1

Form: 4330-3 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Made a winning handicap and stable debut at Bath in April 2023 (1m, soft); repeated that form a few times since without adding to his tally, but it was a solid effort when third at Chepstow (1m, good) on his recent return; that was a career-low mark and he's down another 1lb; not ruled out.
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9th

11

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Johnjay

8st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Keiran Burke

Pulled hard and didn't see it out on his hurdling debut last month; two wins for Roger Teal came in the spring but it's hard to find many other positives on this Tapeta debut in a first-time tongue-tie.

25/1

6th

3

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:15 Taunton

Johnjay

11st 5lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Keiran Burke

Fair performer at his best in 23-race Flat career (most for Roger Teal; two runs for this yard) which includes two 1m wins; hooded on latest outing and today; probably best watched on hurdles debut.

20/1

5th

7

(10)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

12:50 Kempton (AW)

Johnjay

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Keiran Burke

Never landed a blow at Lingfield (1m2f) on stable/seasonal debut but may fare better with that outing under his belt; has gained both turf wins over 1m and produced his best AW effort over C&D; hood applied.

14/1

Form: 7768-6 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Quiet on AW during the winter but that's not done his rating any harm, now 1lb below his winning mark in a similar race here one year ago (good; his second C&D success); also followed up at Lingfield one month later and his recent return at Newbury was encouraging; another player.
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6th

5

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Buy The Dip

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Looked as good as ever when winning at Lingfield (1m, AW) on seasonal debut in April and again ran well over that C&D last month; didn't fire when back on turf recently (restless in stalls) but has form at this track and enters calculations.

10/1

6th

3

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

Buy The Dip

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Has a consistent record here (32142132224) and has shown enough since returning on the AW in April to suggest he remains in form; should go well.

6/1

2nd

1

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

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9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Well suited by switchback tracks and took advantage of a handy mark when winning on his C&D comeback in April; found life tougher off his revised mark in better company here last time but this is more his speed back down 2lb.

5/1

Form: -47533 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

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 over 7f (good to firm) and 1m (also here, good) on his last two starts; first-time visor goes on and he's in the mix again.
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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

Form: P3-475

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
His two wins have come on Lingfield AW but he's run well in a classified here (7f); respectable effort when beaten 2l at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) last time but needs more back on turf.
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7th

5

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Rainbow Sign

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Mark Pattinson

Just three wins from 64 starts but he returned after a short break with a near-miss in a classified at Brighton (7f, good) last month; has possibilities back up in trip and his first two wins came on AW at Lingfield.

7/1

2nd

8

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:21 Brighton

Rainbow Sign

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Mark Pattinson

Strike-rate of 3-63; he won a 0-52 handicap here (1m, good to firm) last September and his latest fourth of 14 in a 0-55 handicap at Bath (1m, good) was commendable; frame possibilities again.

4/1

4th

14

(13)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Rainbow Sign

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Mark Pattinson

Running fairly well on the AW when last seen but in only 0-50 company and he is a highly infrequent winner; no more than each-way claims.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.70
Straight Forecast £12.33
Tricast £327.00
Trifecta £317.70

Selections

The Times:

Havana Mojito

SPOTLIGHT:

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NEWMARKET:

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LAMBOURN:

Johnjay

POSTDATA:

Poetic Force

Telegraph:

Havana Mojito

The Guardian:

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Daily Mail:

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D Express:

Havana Mojito

Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

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The Star:

Havana Mojito

Daily Record:

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RP RATINGS:

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