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Sapporo Japanese Premium Lager Brighton Mile Challenge Handicap (Brighton Mile Challenge Trophy)

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 0m 7f 216y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Sapporo Japanese Premium Lager Brighton Mile Challenge Handicap (Brighton Mile Challenge Trophy)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £27.00
  • Place: £5.60

Form: 076466 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Usually held up; all seven turf wins over C&D, including when springing a surprise in this race last year; eight subsequent runs have seen him slip down the weights but it wasn't a bad effort over 7f here in May and he had an excuse (lost a shoe) over C&D last time; visor replaces other headgear and this might set up nicely.
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6

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Uncle Dick

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Eight C&D wins, the most recent off current mark in August; not in the same form since and was behind a few of today's rivals last time.

10/1

5

(11)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:55 Brighton

Uncle Dick

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has struggled on his last three starts but always a force to be reckoned with at this track having registered an eighth win here on his last visit in August (1m, good; ridden by Oliver Carmichael); only 2lb higher.

16/1

1

(10)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:28 Bath

Uncle Dick

9st 13lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Resumed winning ways at Brighton (1m) in August and not disgraced when fifth of nine in 1m Salisbury handicap 16 days ago; shortlisted.

12/1

22/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 87-030

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
One win (AW) in last five years and rocky form in three starts this year, respectable third at Southwell (AW) in May sandwiched by two heavy defeats on turf (also 1m, good and soft); others more likely.
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1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Rufaa

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Now 2lb lower than when keeping on well for close second behind course specialist in quite valuable Brighton Mile this summer, but recent Tapeta form has been underwhelming and he remains without a win since 2023.

10/1

1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Rufaa

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Now 2lb lower than when keeping on well for close second behind course specialist in quite valuable Brighton Mile this summer, but recent Tapeta form has been underwhelming and he remains without a win since 2023.

10/1

7

(5)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Al Rufaa

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Patchy record this year but he is on the same mark as when a close second in a competitive race at Brighton in August; each-way shout.

10/1

OUR TIP
3rd
2 (11)
Mafnood

10/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: -37423 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Yet to run here but good efforts at similar tracks such as Goodwood and Epsom bode well; placed at the latter track (7f; good and good to firm) the last twice and comfortably stays this trip; contender.
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14th

7

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newmarket

Mafnood

10st 13lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: George Baker

Has only won a novice when aged two; has threatened in handicaps from 7f to 1m3f but now has to get himself back on track after three lesser shows.

20/1

12th

1

(4)

11th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:12 Epsom

Mafnood

10st 1lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: George Baker

Sole win came in a 1m novice as a 2yo and although he's run some good races on downhill tracks this year, including over C&D (good; acts on soft), he isn't obviously ahead of his mark; should be thereabouts even so.

11/2

3rd

1

(1)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:03 Epsom

Mafnood

10st 0lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Sole win was in a Haydock novice two years ago; plenty of good runs for new yard this season but he was disappointing at Windsor on Saturday and needs to bounce back on this quick turnaround.

11/2

Form: 631332 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Solid efforts since gelded and switched to handicaps, winning at Windsor (good to firm) in May and placed all three starts since, latterly at Sandown (also 1m, good) 12 days ago; big player.
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5th

13

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Man Of La Mancha

8st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Won three of his seven handicaps (1m-1m1f) last term, including the last two; just fourth of 13 to Spanish Voice when favourite at Newmarket on reappearance but that was respectable; player on peak 2025 effort.

10/1

4th

3

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Man Of La Mancha

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

On a roll when last seen, winning at Sandown (1m, soft) and on this course (1m1f, good to firm) in second half of last season; that form looks solid and he's been nudged up only 3lb for the second success; leading claims if ready to roll after seven months off.

11/2

Form: 1-5524 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D on final two runs last season (good to firm) and back on song with near-miss at Epsom (8.5f, good) last month; quick return and step up to 1m2f look excuses for defeat one week later; plenty to like.
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6th

6

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Brighton

Oj Lifestyle

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Three wins here (1m, good to firm), most recently in October, immediately raise interest and he stuck at it when third over 1m2f on his final start of last term; quiet reappearance in February probably best ignored and he's worth another go at this trip (tried once two years ago); respected.

100/30

8th

10

(4)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Oj Lifestyle

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Four-time turf winner including three at Brighton; placed in both starts on Polytrack (7f/1m2f) and the biggest question is how ready he will be after 79 days off.

14/1

2

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Oj Lifestyle

9st 12lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Two C&D wins in 2024, the second off current mark; behind two of today's rivals here most recently but good chance if back to best.

13/2

Form: -21182 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Races prominently; won two Class 6 events over 1m and 7f here (good to firm/good) in the spring and back to form when second at Epsom (7f, good) four weeks ago; more to do in this company but another bold show would in no way surprise.
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2nd

3

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:52 Brighton

Havana Mojito

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Three-time course winner (7f/1m) who disappointed in this race last year when chasing a Brighton hat-trick; bounced back when runner-up at Epsom next time but he 's not been in the same form since, including when fifth at Leicester on Monday; body of work at this venue says he can never be dismissed, however, and first-time blinkers might reignite the fire.

7/2

5th

1

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Havana Mojito

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Disappointing end to last season but he's below last May's last winning mark and he reappeared with an encouraging fourth at Bath (1m, firm) last month; could build on that latest outing and he's not ruled out.

10/1

4th

1

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Bath

Havana Mojito

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Below his best when last seen but he started last season well, being beaten a neck on his reappearance before winning his next two starts (all at Brighton), and returns from a 176-day break off a mark 2lb below the latest success; may bounce back.

12/1

6/1

Form: 756551 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Took a few runs to find his feet for this yard but it was a convincing display when scoring at Goodwood (1m, good to soft; has run well on good), when that surface was said to suit; up 5lb on quicker ground but still respected.
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6th

6

(3)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:40 Chepstow

Robbo

8st 11lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Placed in two of his last three starts (1m2f/1m3f, AW) for this yard and he won on good to soft at Goodwood (1m) last June for the Moores; tackles stiffer opposition this time but can't be ruled out.

6/1

3rd

2

(2)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Robbo

9st 8lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Inconsistent gelding who's with his third yard; better effort at Lingfield in February but gave himself no chance of seeing out 1m4f on his first crack at beyond 1m2f latest thanks to pulling hard; needs to settle early if he's to have a chance.

8/1

6th

1

(4)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Robbo

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

On same mark as for his Goodwood win (1m) for Gary and Josh Moore last summer; made a low-key start for new yard last month but he returned to form with a creditable third here (1m2f) last time; was strong at the finish in that race and he's in the mix at this new trip.

11/2

12/1

Form: -48330 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Often leads; won his only start here (C&D, good to firm; made virtually all) in May 2023; went fairly close at Carlisle in June but beat one home at Yarmouth (also 1m, soft) a fortnight ago; that was a warm race for the grade, however, and he won at Epsom (8.5f, soft) from just 2lb higher in September.
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5th

8

(2)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Mostawaa

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Veteran who drew a blank in 2025; latest midfield finish over C&D needs bettering but he has slipped to a lowly mark.

12/1

3

(4)

11th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:25 Epsom

Mostawaa

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Often leads; won this race (soft) off this mark last year but his form has dipped noticeably since two creditable thirds in June; last time's Racing League appearance can be forgiven, however, and he's not totally dismissed back here.

12/1

Form: 307631 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Sole run here wasn't his best at two but that was on soft; resurgent the last twice, a close third (good) followed by a stylish win (also Epsom, 8.5f; good to firm) last month in first-time cheekpieces; seems to love that track which bodes well for Brighton; back up 5lb which looks perfectly fair.
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3rd

3

(1)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:40 Epsom

Jiffs Army

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Brings good stats as he's 2-3 since wearing cheekpieces and gained those wins over C&D (good/good to firm) to take his Epsom record to 2311; respected in the retained headgear.

2/1

4

(2)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:28 Epsom

Jiffs Army

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Took advantage of a reduced mark when scoring over C&D (cheekpieces added) last month but he finished ninth of 12 in his follow-up bid at Brighton; now drops back in grade but he's not easy to predict and comes with risks attached.

13/2

9th

11

(7)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 4

15:45 Brighton

Jiffs Army

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stuart Williams

Sole run here wasn't his best at two but that was on soft; resurgent the last twice, a close third (good) followed by a stylish win (also Epsom, 8.5f; good to firm) last month in first-time cheekpieces; seems to love that track which bodes well for Brighton; back up 5lb which looks perfectly fair.

7/1

16/1

Form: 195435 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Front-runs; has run well all three starts here, including when making all over C&D in April; third here (7f, also good to firm) in June off 4lb higher than today and couldn't lead at Beverley last time; needs a second look.
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7

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Kracking

9st 5lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Prominent racer; made all in a small field at Brighton in April when rated 3lb higher; patchy since and has stamina to prove.

10/1

6th

4

(12)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Kracking

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Stuart Williams

Prominent racer; the pick of his form in the first half of the year brings him right into the reckoning but more recent efforts haven't quite been at that level; dropping into a Class 6 will help.

7/1

3

(10)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:52 Brighton

Kracking

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Stuart Williams

Yet to encounter ground softer than good; placed at Yarmouth last Sunday; registered his most recent success off this mark over C&D in April; interesting back here.

10/1

Form: 512331

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Running well since moved to this yard and gelded, following up Bath win (1m2f, good to firm) in April with three solid efforts before narrowly winning at Epsom (8.5f, good; first-time visor) one month ago; up 2lb; sometimes leads.
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4th

4

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Brighton

Golden Circet

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Three-time turf winner, including when just fending off OJ Lifestyle at Epsom (extended 1m, good; first-time visor) in July; following wind surgery he stuck at it from the rear when fifth over 1m2f (AW) last month and has run well over this trip previously; mark fine and he needs considering.

3/1

5th

1

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Golden Circet

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

A dual 1m/1m2f winner in 2025 who arrives in decent nick, fourth over hurdles at Plumpton 42 days ago; has since had breathing surgery and visor goes back on here.

12/1

4th

4

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

Golden Circet

11st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Fairly useful on the Flat at his best, and displayed promise in three maiden/novice hurdles in the autumn; no surprise if a bit more of his Flat ability transfers to this code on today's handicap debut.

13/8

11/2

Form: -24471 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Had gone close a couple of times before making his breakthrough at the ninth attempt when scoring at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) 42 days ago; first-time visor likely helped that day and he needs a bit more back up 3lb.
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5

(6)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Enrolled

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Fanshawe

Wore visor the last twice, winning at Salisbury (1m) then leaving the impression something was amiss at Brighton; has form on AW and, assuming he's back on song, could go well switched to blinkers.

13/2

12th

8

(10)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 4

15:45 Brighton

Enrolled

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Had gone close a couple of times before making his breakthrough at the ninth attempt when scoring at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) 42 days ago; first-time visor likely helped that day and he needs a bit more back up 3lb.

11/2

1st

2

(7)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Salisbury

Enrolled

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Fanshawe

Eight-race maiden despite his many minor honours; 1m2f back on AW for latest outing did not work out and he finished just behind Invincible Duke at Goodwood (1m) the time before despite less trouble in running; frustrating sort who now sports headgear for the first time.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £375.80
Straight Forecast £216.13
Tricast £2180.89
Trifecta £5347.40

Selections

Telegraph:

Man Of La Mancha

TOPSPEED:

Robbo

NEWMARKET:

Enrolled

RP RATINGS:

Uncle Dick

SPOTLIGHT:

Jiff's Army

POSTDATA:

Mostawaa

D Express:

Man Of La Mancha

Daily Mirror:

Man Of La Mancha

The Star:

Man Of La Mancha

Daily Record:

Man Of La Mancha

The Times:

Enrolled

The Guardian:

Robbo

The Sun:

Robbo

Daily Mail:

Uncle Dick