June 09 / 17.03 Brighton

17.03

Good To Firm

Starsports.Bet Handicap

  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 0m 6f 210y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 475334 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has won 15 times including twice at this track; last success was in August 2023 but he's reached the frame here (7f/1m) in his last three runs and should go well again back in trip.
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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

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 351216 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has done well since wind surgery this spring with wins at Redcar (6f) and over C&D (good to firm) in April; no impact at Chelmsford last month but he stumbled at the start and this 4yo could resume his progress on this return to turf; shortlisted.
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1

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kranjcar

10st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

In cracking form of late, winning five times last month including once at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack); has coped well with the quick turnaround when gaining those victories and not opposed easily in his current mood, despite a welter burden under a 5lb penalty.

11/4

1st

1

(3)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:25 Hamilton

Kranjcar

11st 7lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: George Boughey

Winner of his last four races, two at Brighton (6f/7f, good to firm/soft), on the AW at Lingfield (7f) and the latest off 3lb lower at Leicester (6f, good to soft); should go well again.

6/4

1

(11)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:38 Leicester

Kranjcar

10st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Win number five this season, four for Jack Callan, and a 5lb penalty for last Monday's Brighton victory (7f, soft) sees him 25lb higher than for his opening success in April; evidently well suited by switchback tracks and this is a different test but he'll be popular again.

7/2

14/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 650847

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 24 starts was in a Southwell novice (6f, AW) last January; on much-reduced mark and has run respectably here (6f, good to firm/good) in last two starts, but he needs to find more back up in trip.
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4th

8

(6)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Ryan

Good second over C&D in December but that's a rare bright spot in the last few months; others look stronger for win purposes.

20/1

5th

7

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: John Ryan

Good second over C&D in December but that a rare bright spot in the last few months; others look stronger for win purposes.

12/1

7th

11

(3)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:18 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Emperor

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Ryan

Sole AW win was a 6f novice two years ago; in better form in December than he is now but Stevie Donohoe is 1-1 on him (on turf last summer) so there might be a turnaround.

25/1

7/2

Form: 747651 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Triple C&D winner who got back on the scoresheet when dead-heating over 1m here (good) last month; up 3lb but he remains feasibly treated and his last two wins have been under Molly Gunn; respected back in trip.
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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: 364731 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Four of her five wins have come at this track and latest was over C&D (apprentice classified) last Monday; overcame trouble for that comfortable success and she's a big player off unchanged mark back in a handicap.
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7th

3

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Bear To Dream

9st 8lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Four wins over 6f/7f here; just 2lb above his last winning mark but well held in both starts since returning last month, including when behind three of these over C&D eight days ago; more needed; stable also runs Jackson Street.

16/1

7th

4

(9)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:40 Brighton

Bear To Dream

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Attwater

Not as consistent in recent times but rarely fails to give her running round here; little room for manoeuvre off this mark but a good test back down in trip will be fine and she holds each-way claims.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 322124 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner; record of 1-16 on turf but that win was at this track (1m, good to firm) in April and she's run to a similar level in both starts since; now drops back in trip but has possibilities if she gets a good pace and some luck.
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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

14/1

Form: 28-809 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Course winner who is well handicapped on his best form of last year, but he's been out of sorts in three runs for new yard (6f-1m) this spring; has plenty to prove and he needs a big turnaround; another change of headgear.
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4th

2

(4)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

13:52 Yarmouth

Eight Mile

9st 13lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: D Donovan

6f course winner who doesn't appear to be ground dependent; plenty to prove based on his four starts (6f-1m) since joining his current trainer but is on a handy mark if he can be revived.

20/1

7th

5

(1)

9th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:03 Brighton

Eight Mile

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: D Donovan

Course winner who is well handicapped on his best form of last year, but he's been out of sorts in three runs for new yard (6f-1m) this spring; has plenty to prove and he needs a big turnaround; another change of headgear.

14/1

3

(12)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Eight Mile

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: D Donovan

6f turf and 1m Polytrack winner; well below par on his first two starts for this trainer; others preferred.

12/1

Form: /8470-

Last run: 226 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who has yet to be placed and was last of 12 in a Chemsford handicap (1m, AW) in her final run last season; left Andrew Balding since and has lots to prove for new yard after 226 days off; hood added.
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10th

12

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Spirit Charmer

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Patrick Chamings

In good form of late and again looked worth another try at this longer trip when just behind Monks Mead over 1m here four weeks ago; had plenty of chances now though.

20/1

4th

9

(6)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Spirit Charmer

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Low-grade maiden but he ran as well as he ever has when third in a similar C&D event 15 days ago (1.5l behind Nicely Curved); wouldn't be sure to be in the same form a second time.

14/1

3rd

6

(3)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:48 Lingfield (AW)

Spirit Charmer

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Patrick Chamings

Never figured in a 7f classified race here a month ago on return from a break; that was won by Tilsworth Max; unfavoured by the weights.

40/1

12/1

Form: -40405

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-13 but he gave it a good shot when a close fifth in 6f handicap (good) ten days ago; looks worth another try at this trip and has each-way claims if he can build on that last run.
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7th

2

(8)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:38 Brighton

Barnsnape Boy

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Has become unreliable and was soundly beaten on latest outing a fortnight ago but won similar race to this over C&D (good) in June and has obvious claims if able to replicate that form.

8/1

8th

2

(15)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Barnsnape Boy

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

5f turf winner here who scored for the third time when taking 7f Brighton classified event (good) under Donagh Murphy last month; not so good on his next two starts but he's got a good draw and can't be ruled out.

12/1

4th

3

(13)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

18:20 Brighton

Barnsnape Boy

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Inconsistent sort but landed his second course win (7f) in a similar race last month, with Donagh Murphy on board; the drop back in trip may not suit.

11/1

Form: 90680-

Last run: 247 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden who struggled in his final five runs last season; mark has bottomed out now and has plenty to prove after 247 days off; yard also runs two others.
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9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Falmouth Boy

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Tony Carroll

Ended 2024 under a cloud and insufficient promise in two runs this year to earn him the vote.

40/1

9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Falmouth Boy

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Tony Carroll

Ended 2024 under a cloud and insufficient promise in two runs this year to earn him the vote.

40/1

7th

9

(5)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Falmouth Boy

8st 7lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Tony Carroll

13-race maiden who has struggled in his last six runs, including when pulled up on reappearance at Brighton (reported to have bled from the nose) in June; has lots to prove after another break and can only be watched.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.80
Straight Forecast £12.10
Tricast £198.62
Trifecta £254.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bear To Dream

POSTDATA:

Kranjcar

Telegraph:

River Wharfe

NEWMARKET:

Kranjcar

The Times:

Kranjcar

Daily Mail:

Kranjcar

RP RATINGS:

Bear To Dream

The Guardian:

Bear To Dream

D Express:

Bear To Dream

Daily Mirror:

Bear To Dream

The Sun:

Bear To Dream

The Star:

Bear To Dream

Daily Record:

Bear To Dream