August 06 / 15.15 Brighton

15.15

Good

Star Sports Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 216y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Star Sports Classified Stakes

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 767861 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Fairly encouraging turf debut when sixth of nine in June and she made the breakthrough when winning a handicap (also C&D, good to firm; subsequent winner The Kamikaze King second) one month later.; subsequently left Amanda Perrett for 6,000gns and she looks an improver on this classified/stable debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(11)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Lunanova

9st 7lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Won three times over 1m here last summer and 5lb lower than for the most recent; hasn't threatened in her last five starts, though, and another furlong would be preferable.

20/1

6th

13

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

Lunanova

8st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Luke Dace

Won three times for two different stables at Brighton last year (1m, good to firm-good) but was soundly beaten on first three starts for current stable this spring (all 7f); considered only if lively in the betting.

33/1

7th

6

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Lunanova

9st 4lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Won three times over 1m at Brighton last summer but has lost her way; finished last on her two starts this term, for new yard.

33/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 520432 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
9yo who is 0-10 on turf but she ran well in two Lingfield classifieds of late (good to firm/good to soft), latterly when second of 14 in reapplied cheekpieces (now removed) a fortnight ago; a likely one.
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7th

5

(7)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Laurentia

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Stephanie Cassidy

C&D winner but seems to have gone off the boil and finished behind several of these in a first-time visor last time; now tries blinkers.

14/1

6th

4

(10)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Laurentia

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Stephanie Cassidy

C&D winner who went without headgear when eighth of 11 in C&D handicap last month; this veteran can't be dismissed with a visor now added.

20/1

11th

9

(8)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Laurentia

9st 1lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Hard to win with and hold-up style means she is reliant on luck in running; that wasn't in evidence here last week (1m2f) when she ran into traffic in the straight, eventually finishing a never-nearer fifth; each-way shout.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 079236 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Both wins in 2023 but he's run two solid races over C&D (good and good to firm) this term and wasn't beaten far when sixth of 13 at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; gets to dip a toe into his first classified today; player.
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4th

7

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Monks Mead

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Dual AW winner who was placed on turf here (1m2f) last month but he flopped on his drop back to 1m at Bath (started slowly) 12 days ago; needs to bounce back after that and he's probably more potent over longer trips these days.

12/1

10th

8

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:43 Bath

Monks Mead

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Form figures in classified company read 35124323 but he might be tapped for toe back at 1m this evening.

9/2

3rd

4

(12)

18th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Lingfield

Monks Mead

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Doesn't win very often (3-36) but has two wins at this track, the latest a similar event (1m2f, AW) in January; has run creditably since until taking a dip when eighth of 15 at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last month on his return to turf; has the form to run well here if putting his best foot forward.

8/1

Form: 475355

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Biting off more than he could chew at Epsom last time; respectable effort when third in a C&D handicap (good) in May but he's 2-54 and not the percentage call.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

20/1

Form: -70884

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden whose best form has come at Yarmouth; fair fourth of nine in a handicap at that track (1m, good to soft) nine days ago; needs more but that's not implausible.
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Verdict Starting price

12

(6)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Duffus Castle

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Philip McBride

Made his breakthrough (tenth attempt) off a reduced mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month and he was only narrowly denied at Newcastle (1m2f) two weeks later; only 1lb higher and is a big player if he can transfer his progress back to turf.

11/2

7

(3)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:33 Newcastle (AW)

Duffus Castle

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Philip McBride

Made his breakthrough (tenth attempt) when justifying support off a reduced mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 13 days ago; back up 5lb but he finished well to score with authority last time and is a big player again on this step back up in trip.

2/1

8

(9)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Duffus Castle

9st 1lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Philip McBride

Best form has come at Yarmouth, including a fourth there two runs back; 0-9 and yet to offer much at all on the AW.

14/1

Form: 978362 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Experiment over 1m4f at this track in June was swiftly abandoned and much more like it when second in a C&D classified (good to firm; first-time visor; Aim For The Bull third) one month ago; solid chance on that form.
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4th

3

(4)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:48 Lingfield (AW)

Headshot

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Over a year since last successful and he needs to step up on recent efforts, including at this level.

8/1

7th

2

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Headshot

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Dual C&D winner; would have claims if in the form of his close second here (7f) last November but needs to step up on what he's produced since, now going back up in trip.

9/2

Form: 351529 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Dead-heated in a C&D handicap (good) in May and his second in a Lingfield classified (7.5f, good to firm) was a solid effort in June; virtually tailed off when coming back from wind surgery last time, however, and has a question to answer after that.
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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: 673632

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
21-race maiden whose only start here was a bit of a disaster, but he made a solid classified debut when second of 14, behind an improver, at Chepstow (1m, good) a fortnight ago; that proved 1m is fine and he's a contender.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

5

(8)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Too Much Trevor

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Off the mark at the 31st attempt when winning a 6f handicap here (soft) last month; not quite so good twice since but he is still capable of a prominent showing.

10/1

4th

2

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:11 Chepstow

Too Much Trevor

9st 0lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Grace Harris

Placed on plenty of occasions here and last month's overdue first win was also registered at this track (6f, soft); 1-32 win record can't be forgotten but he holds place prospects.

11/4

4th

3

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:33 Chepstow

Too Much Trevor

9st 3lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Grace Harris

Off the mark at the 31st attempt when beating Punchbowl Flyer over C&D nine days ago (soft; Autumn Angel fourth); 2lb worse off with the runner-up, who did best of those racing stands' side, and wouldn't be sure to confirm the placings.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 855971

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Scored twice in four runs for this stable last term; left Micky Hammond in June and first two runs back for this yard were disappointing; they were over 5f and 6f, however, and he was back in the groove when winning a Yarmouth classified (7f, good) on Sunday; fair chance of following up under the penalty if he stays this trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(8)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Thirsk

B Associates

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Two wins in 7f classified events last month; runner-up in his last two completed starts; unseated rider early at Chester on Friday; each-way shout but hardly an unknown quantity.

8/1

10

(7)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:55 Chester

B Associates

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Fourth, nearest at the finish, to Hallowed Time in this last year; back with James Owen again and arrives in the midst of a productive spell, recent second-place finishes (visored) to add to earlier wins at Yarmouth and Brighton (7f); can often miss the break though, which isn't ideal at Chester.

5/1

2nd

3

(8)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:58 Lingfield (AW)

B Associates

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

Nine of his ten wins have been on turf and he came from off the pace when good second off this mark at Brighton (6f; first-time visor) last month; has claims if he can repeat that form but he's 1-12 on AW and that success was in a claimer.

7/2

Form: 836421 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Second start on turf when just pipped by Lunanova in C&D handicap (good to firm) on his comeback in May and got off the mark when beating 11 others in Thirsk classified (1m, good) last time; likely has more to offer on grass.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

15

(8)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:15 Brighton

The Kamikaze King

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Dylan Cunha

Second start on turf when just pipped by Lunanova in C&D handicap (good to firm) on his comeback in May and got off the mark when beating 11 others in Thirsk classified (1m, good) last time; likely has more to offer on grass.

5/1

12

(10)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

18:30 Thirsk

The Kamikaze King

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dylan Cunha

Nine-race maiden but he comes here on the back of a good front-running second at Brighton two weeks ago (1m, good to firm); strong claims with a repeat.

4/1

5

(1)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:10 Brighton

The Kamikaze King

8st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Dylan Cunha

0-8; best effort since handicapping came when third of eight at Kempton (1m, AW) in February and he wasn't seen to best effect when fourth of nine at Newcastle (1m, AW; got no cover) in March; off since and an unknown quantity in his first turf handicap.

9/1

25/1

Form: 6-8550

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Not too much to shout about since an encouraging debut (8.5f, AW) in October; two fair handicap efforts sandwiched by a 21l defeat here (7f, good to soft) in May and a last of ten over 1m2f at Leicester (good) a fortnight ago; cheekpieces given a whirl.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Princess Qajar

8st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Teal

Yard going well but she has run poorly on her last two starts and can't be considered at present.

20/1

11th

14

(13)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:15 Brighton

Princess Qajar

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Roger Teal

Not too much to shout about since an encouraging debut (8.5f, AW) in October; two fair handicap efforts sandwiched by a 21l defeat here (7f, good to soft) in May and a last of ten over 1m2f at Leicester (good) a fortnight ago; cheekpieces given a whirl.

25/1

10th

10

(11)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Leicester

Princess Qajar

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Roger Teal

Best run came on her debut (8.5f, AW); beaten a long way on reappearance but showed more on last two outings when fifth in handicaps here (1m) and at Lingfield (1m1f, good; carried head high); up to 1m2f.

9/1

50/1

Form: 966980

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Regularly misses the break; form has nosedived since winning at Southwell (7f, AW; first-time blinkers) in January, including when beaten nearly 15l in a similar event over C&D one month ago; can't be recommended at present.
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3

(5)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Hawajes

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Again slowly away when not running much of a race here on Wednesday, continuing his poor run of form.

33/1

12th

2

(7)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:15 Brighton

Hawajes

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Regularly misses the break; form has nosedived since winning at Southwell (7f, AW; first-time blinkers) in January, including when beaten nearly 15l in a similar event over C&D one month ago; can't be recommended at present.

50/1

3

(9)

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:10 Chepstow

Hawajes

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Tony Carroll

Regularly misses the break; second to Fact Or Fable in this race last year and won at this track (7f, good to firm) in September; back on the scoresheet at Southwell (7f, AW; first-time blinkers) in January but quiet since and he ran poorly at Brighton last time when back from a break.

20/1

13th
13 (2)
Magna

28/1

Form: 922205

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden but was in good form until she stopped quickly at Southwell (1m) in April and weakened again over 7f at Kempton (also AW) the following month; three qualifying runs on turf best ignored but hard to know what to expect on this return from a three-month break.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Goodwood

Magna

9st 11lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Tony Carroll

Has been on a roll on the AW and wasn't far away behind Midnight Call in her bid for a four-timer (fine at 5f and 6f); the glaring concern is that she has no worthwhile form on turf, albeit after just four attempts.

5/1

3rd

2

(2)

18th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Magna

10st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Just keeps on progressing at 6f and 5f and landed a three-timer here (6f) 13 days ago; her small winning margins means she doesn't get raised too much and there is no reason why she should not be in the firing line again.

13/8

50/1

Form: -57456

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Has the lowest official rating in the field and got upset in the stalls when beaten 29l last time; classified debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(8)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Galette

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Maiden who has raced mostly at up to 1m; back to form when third of ten in a 7f classified event here (first-time blinkers) in February but she's since run poorly at Lingfield; up against it at the weights.

50/1

7th

4

(1)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:18 Lingfield (AW)

Galette

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

16-race maiden with a basement BHA mark of 37; ran surprisingly well when an 80-1 third in a 7f classified race four days but she looked a tricky ride in the new blinkers.

20/1

3rd

1

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Galette

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

0-15 and hard to make a case for on recent efforts, even at this level; blinkers now given a go.

20/1

Non-runners

Aim For The Bull

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £71.50
Straight Forecast £53.56
Trifecta £530.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

The Kamikaze King

NEWMARKET:

B Associates

SPOTLIGHT:

Lunanova

Telegraph:

Aim For The Bull

RP RATINGS:

Monks Mead

Daily Mail:

Lunanova

Daily Mirror:

Lunanova

The Times:

The Kamikaze King

The Star:

The Kamikaze King

Daily Record:

The Kamikaze King

The Guardian:

B Associates

D Express:

B Associates

The Sun:

B Associates