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Star Sports We Believe In Bookmaking Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 60y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Star Sports We Believe In Bookmaking Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 83-450 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner who is 1-19 on turf; now 10lb lower than for his Kempton win (6f, Polytrack) last March but he's been well held in last six runs and others are preferred; cheekpieces back on.
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2

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Libra Tiger

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Laura Mongan

Not the force of old but he ran creditably when second to Alshimali over C&D ten weeks ago; wouldn't be sure to build on it.

7/1

1

(2)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:00 Brighton

Libra Tiger

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Laura Mongan

Dual AW winner who is 1-19 on turf; now 10lb lower than for his Kempton win (6f, Polytrack) last March but he's been well held in last six runs and others are preferred; cheekpieces back on.

20/1

10th

4

(8)

23rd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:17 Windsor

Libra Tiger

9st 12lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Laura Mongan

Dual AW winner who is 1-18 on turf; now 8lb lower than for his Kempton win (6f) last March but he's been well held in last five runs and others are preferred.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 316143 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Seven of his eight wins have come on the AW including two at Wolverhampton this spring; record of 1-18 on turf but he has form at this track and was a creditable third at Windsor (6f, good) two weeks ago; usually races prominently and has each-way claims again back in trip.
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10th

4

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:45 Windsor

Nordic Glory

9st 10lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Better known on AW; can lead but he came from off the pace when winning at Bath (5f, firm) last month under James Glennon; nothing went right from a wide draw at Beverley since but he does act well on fast ground and has a generally good record over C&D (course winner at 5f); thereabouts.

12/1

8th

4

(9)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Nordic Glory

9st 6lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Multiple AW wins; much less prolific on turf but he was running over 5f on grass for the first time since a 2024 win when getting up near the line at Bath (firm) recently under James Glennon; has an awkward draw but this track may also suit; has to be considered.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Nordic Glory

9st 7lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

A three-time 6f AW winner in 2025 and in good nick over the winter; just as effective on turf and this quirky sort is not out of things back from a break today.

5/1

Form: 734332 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Nine-time winner, including three on turf; 0-12 this year but he went close at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) in June and has been knocking on the door on Tapeta (5f) in last two starts; on same mark as for his near-miss at Southwell last week and he's a big player back in this sphere.
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8th

11

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

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8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has a better strike-rate on the AW and he's won just once on turf in the last three years; however, he only just lost out over 5f at Catterick (good) in May and has a decent run in him if on song.

20/1

4th

10

(12)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

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9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Course winner who was fourth of 13 in this last year and was a close second at Catterick last month; however, this inconsistent 9yo has been soundly beaten on his last two starts and has to leave those runs behind.

16/1

8th

5

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

15:40 Wetherby

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9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has won over this intermediate distance; good second at Catterick on second start (5f, good) this season but below his best either side of that.

12/1

20/1

Form: 345488 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Narrow win at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in March but diminishing returns since and he's finished last of eight at Newbury and Chester in last two starts; now 5lb lower than for that last success but he's not won on turf since 2019 and others are preferred.
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3rd

10

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

The Defiant

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Not the force of old and, although he retains some ability, others in this field have more pressing claims.

10/1

4th

3

(5)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

The Defiant

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Multiple 5f winner down the years, including over C&D, but his powers appear to be on the wane; a couple of respectable efforts last month but more will be needed to win.

8/1

Form: -23457 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who has run some good races this season but her form dropped off at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; on dangerous mark but has bit to prove again after that last run and she's now 1-26 in handicaps; visor removed.
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6

(3)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

16:13 Chepstow

Notre Maison

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Stuart Kittow

Beaten a neck and a head in this race last year; has run some good races this season but her form dropped off at Salisbury last month and a visit to Brighton, a track she likes, could only produce a fourth of nine last time; handicapper's trying to help, though.

7/1

5

(1)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:00 Brighton

Notre Maison

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Stuart Kittow

C&D winner who has run some good races this season but her form dropped off at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; on dangerous mark but has bit to prove again after that last run and she's now 1-26 in handicaps; visor removed.

11/2

2

(1)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Salisbury

Notre Maison

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

Beaten favourite on AW last time; only 1-25 in handicaps, compared to 2-5 at classified level, but has done her winning on turf and holds a fighting chance in this field.

9/2

Form: 331866 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Made his breakthrough (14th attempt) with a last-gasp win over C&D (good to firm) in May but he's been disappointing in three subsequent runs; now back on his winning mark but he needs a major revival back at this track; hood added.
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5th

6

(6)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:24 Leicester

Port Hedland

9st 2lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

2-30 overall, with the second win in a classified at Bath (5.7f, good) early last month; ran moderately under the same 7lb claimer at Brighton two weeks ago and may need his best run since last May.

5/1

8th

7

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:43 Brighton

Port Hedland

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Just 2-29, but comes into this off the back of a win in a similar event at Bath (5.7f, good); not the most reliable but a player if in the same form; stable also runs Washington Heir.

7/2

Form: -59437

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Placed a few times in handicaps, including when third at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) last month, but he never got involved at Windsor (hood added) last time and that took his record to 0-12; others are more solid.
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5

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Alshimali

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Record of 2-5 since wearing a hood (maiden previously), the wins in Class 6 events at Brighton (about 5f); has to overcome career-high mark back up in trip/grade and returned to AW.

11/4

5

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Alshimali

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Record of 2-5 since wearing a hood (maiden previously), the wins in Class 6 events at Brighton (about 5f); has to overcome career-high mark back up in trip/grade and returned to AW.

11/4

1

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Alshimali

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Eventually off the mark at the 13th attempt when readily seeing off Libra Tiger over C&D in August; beaten twice since, including a disappointing effort behind Barnsnape Boy 46 days ago; type to bounce back.

11/2

Form: 273766

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Nearly got off the mark over C&D (good to firm) in April but she has finished down the field in five runs since, including a never-dangerous effort here on Wednesday.
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2nd

4

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:24 Leicester

Dreambird Dolly

9st 5lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: John Gallagher

Wore this equipment combination on last three starts, beaten a nose in a Brighton handicap (5.2f, good to firm) on first occasion and making all in a classified here (5f, good) on second; wide draw and interference leaving the stalls prevented those tactics at Windsor three weeks ago; 5lb claimer is on board this time; should be of renewed interest.

3/1

10th

11

(12)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Dreambird Dolly

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Gallagher

Went very close in first-time tongue-tie/blinkers in Brighton handicap (5.2f, good to firm) last month then made all in a classified at Leicester (5f, good); it took her a long time to post that first win but she came clear with a subsequent winner at Leicester and is unexposed in this headgear combination; can make another bold bid.

6/1

Form: 677266 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Some respectable efforts this summer but he was well held in a classified event here (6f, good to firm) last time and that took his overall record to 1-41; opposable.
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7th

2

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:43 Brighton

Battle Point

9st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Michael Attwater

Just 1-51 and his best efforts have come on the AW; hard to make a case for even at this level; stable also runs Big Time Rascal.

25/1

7th

1

(1)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

18:51 Brighton

Battle Point

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Michael Attwater

Just 1-50 and his best efforts have come on the AW; stable appears to hold stronger claims with Big Time Rascal.

18/1

Selections

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Daily Mail:

Port Hedland

WEST COUNTRY:

Notre Maison

Daily Record:

Nordic Glory

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