August 08 / 15.30 Brighton

15.30

Good

Harry Bloom Memorial ‘Brighton Bullet’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 0m 5f 215y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Harry Bloom Memorial ‘Brighton Bullet’ Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2

Form: 247241 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
9yo who hasn't been with George Baker for long and he ended a lengthy losing run when making all in first-time blinkers at Lingfield (5f, good to soft) two weeks ago; back up 6lb in the weights but that was a dominant display and this return to fast ground is no problem; key player.
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6th

4

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Abate

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: George Baker

11-time turf winner who won by 4l at Lingfied in July but he's been a long way below that form in three subsequent runs; this return to 6f is no problem but he needs a major revival on belated Tapeta debut; blinkers reapplied.

14/1

6th

4

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Abate

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: George Baker

11-time turf winner who won by 4l at Lingfied in July but he's been a long way below that form in three subsequent runs; this return to 6f is no problem but he needs a major revival on belated Tapeta debut; blinkers reapplied.

14/1

8th

10

(1)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Abate

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Ran away with a turf handicap here (5f, good to soft; blinkered first time) in July; two heavy defeats have followed and this looks a warm race in which to try and bounce back; no accessories this time.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7-8546 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Rallied well when a close fifth of 16 in the 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) in June; lost a shoe when fourth of seven at Sandown next time but he was well held again at Newmarket three weeks ago; still has low mileage but he has bit to prove after those backward steps.
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5th

14

(10)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Gold Star Hero

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Three front-running AW wins in the spring saw him soar up the handicap; ran right up to his best when second of ten in a Shergar Cup race at Ascot (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago; runs off the same mark but this looks a deeper event.

20/1

2nd

8

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Gold Star Hero

9st 8lb

J: C Y Ho

T: Michael Bell

Three front-running AW wins in the spring saw him soar up the handicap; he didn't run badly off his revised mark at Epsom on Derby day and last week's Stewards' Cup was always going to be a tough assignment; this is more suitable but others look better treated.

14/1

18th

27

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Gold Star Hero

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Three front-running AW wins in the spring saw him soar up the handicap; he didn't run badly off his revised mark at Epsom on Derby day but it would be a surprise if he were up to a task of this magnitude.

50/1

Form: -36060

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made an encouraging stable debut at Southwell (7f, AW) in March but he's finished down the field in four subsequent runs; on reduced mark but this ex-German 6yo is now 0-18 in Britain and others are preferred.
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3rd

4

(6)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Way To Dubai

10st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Appleby

Better effort when fourth of ten at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) this month and now 2lb below his last winning mark, but he is just 1-42 in Britain.

6/1

4th

10

(12)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Way To Dubai

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Low-key run at Newmarket (6f, good) 12 days ago; return to a longer trip is in his favour but others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

11th

12

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Way To Dubai

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Michael Appleby

Only 1lb higher than for his Lingfield (1m, AW) in January; up and down since that success and could prove vulnerable back sprinting.

20/1

Form: 222250 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Six-time AW winner who is 0-14 on turf; runner-up four times this season, including over C&D (good to firm), but his form has cooled in last two starts; but to prove again and he needs to break better this time.
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12th

12

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

The Thames Boatman

8st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Hughes

Won at Goodwood (5f, good) in the spring and has remained in form, second of seven at Lingfield last time; no obvious reason why he won't be thereabouts again but he's fully exposed after 52 starts.

16/1

2nd

1

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

20:30 Lingfield

The Thames Boatman

10st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Record of 1-20 on turf but that win was off 1lb lower at Goodwood in May; hasn't matched that form in three subsequent runs but he ran into a well-handicapped rival when a 4l second at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) last time; now drops back into a Class 5 event and he's not ruled out.

9/4

2nd

2

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:37 Salisbury

The Thames Boatman

9st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Recent form includes a turf success but he's only 1-19 in this sphere and still has a much better strike-rate on AW; below par at Brighton last time.

3/1

Form: 416627 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Three 6f wins, the latest when making all at Ripon (good) in April off a 4lb lower mark; close second back at Ripon in June but she struggled at Beverley last time and needs to bounce back after that.
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3

(9)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ziggys Ariel

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alice Haynes

Prominent racer; dropped right away at Lingfield last week (6f) and the widest stall won't make life easy this time.

16/1

9th

4

(3)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Ziggys Ariel

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Made all to win a 6f handicap at Ripon in April off this mark; dips back into Class 5 company for the first time since; well drawn to attack and she's not ruled out.

8/1

6th

5

(11)

26th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Ripon

Ziggys Ariel

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

3yo whose best efforts this season have come here, winning over C&D (good) in April and going close over C&D (good) in June; fourth of 15 over C&D ten days ago and she's firmly in calculations.

8/1

Form: 163519 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three sprint wins on fast and slow ground for Mick Appleby this season; changed hands for 18,000gns after his Lingfield win (off 2lb lower) last month but he was always in rear on stable debut at Sandown and needs to leave that form well behind.
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2

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:00 Bath

Honour Your Dreams

9st 7lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

His losing run is up to 16 and his form has gone the wrong way this year, but he's 3lb lower than when beaten just a neck at Lingfield (5f, AW) in June and he won this race in 2024; not discounted.

5/1

5th

1

(4)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ffos Las

Honour Your Dreams

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Michael Attwater

Winner over this trip but doesn't run over it often now, all starts this year having come over 5f; continues to tumble down the weights but has struggled in two runs back on turf latterly and others make more appeal.

10/1

4th

5

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

20:50 Brighton

Honour Your Dreams

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Attwater

Has six wins to his name but yet to score for his current trainer; best recent effort when runner-up at Lingfield (5f, AW) last month; not out of this.

7/1

Form: 771593 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Versatile type who has won at 5f-1m and has a striking record at this track; only 2lb higher than for his 7f win here in April and he went close over 5f at Windsor (good to firm) 11 days ago; never-nearer fourth here yesterday and cheekpieces now added.
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7th

2

(11)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Mumayaz

10st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Versatile 7yo who has won ten times at up to 1m; hasn't made an impact since his Leicester win (6f, good to firm) in May but he had lots of traffic issues at Newbury three weeks ago; can put a line through that and he's a player if he gets some luck this time.

8/1

6th

4

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:05 Newbury

Mumayaz

9st 13lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 4lb higher than when winning at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in May but has been pretty consistent since rejoining Tony Carroll in March and probably won't be far away.

8/1

Form: -72216 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Went close twice in a row over 5f before making his breakthrough on the step up to 6f at Newmarket (good to firm) in June; only sixth of ten at Windsor last time but he ran into major improver who made all and this lightly raced gelding still has potential at this trip; respected for yard that won this with a 3yo in 2021 and 2022.
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8th

5

(12)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Another Abbot

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has plenty of handicapping experience but better than ever when winning quite convincingly over C&D (good to firm) recently; on a career-high mark against stronger opposition but it's not too late for him to do better.

9/2

1st

4

(4)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:28 Windsor

Another Abbot

9st 10lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: William Haggas

Resumed winning ways at Yarmouth (6f) in May but he's twice failed to build on it, only seventh of 11 at Ascot (6f) 17 days ago; needs to bounce back.

14/1

7th

7

(13)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Another Abbot

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: William Haggas

Two 6f wins last year and registered a third when coming out on top in a good tussle at Yarmouth (good to firm) in late May; up to this grade and caught a little wide when last of seven at Salisbury ten days ago, however.

9/1

Form: -15364 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a 6f fillies' novice at Kempton on her reappearance in March; some solid handicap efforts since, including when fourth in a Class 4 at Leicester (6f, good) last month; should be in the mix again but she needs to find some extra spark with cheekpieces added.
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6th

6

(10)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

18:40 Bath

Glamour Show

9st 6lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Sole success came in an AW novice at Kempton in March last year when trained by Eve Johnson Houghton; has made the frame on all three AW starts for current trainer this year and won't be far away if she can replicate that form back on turf.

4/1

3rd

4

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Glamour Show

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Outsider of the field both starts for Scott Dixon but didn't run like it, managing fourth then a front-running third; latest defeat was at the hands of the prolific Yorkshire Glory and Aisling Oscar; major claims on this drop in grade.

4/1

3rd

5

(2)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glamour Show

8st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

1-13 for Eve Johnson Houghton, the win coming in a Kempton novice (6f, Polytrack) last March; reappeared with a respectable effort on her stable debut at Southwell last month but she needs to build on that and this is her first run at this track.

12/1

Form: -71231 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Acts on firm; didn't get the best of runs on her stable debut at Windsor in May and has form figures of 1231 since then; 4lb higher than for her Windsor win last month but she showed a good attitude to score under a positive ride and is open to more progress; shortlisted.
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5th

7

(10)

3rd Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:49 Salisbury

Cindy Lou Who

9st 4lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

She's struggled to get competitive in handicaps since her Listed near-miss at Bath (5f, good) in April but she's dropped down the weights and the return to slow ground could prove to be a major plus; not ruled out.

25/1

14th

9

(14)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Cindy Lou Who

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Four wins on extremes of going in 2025, including over C&D, but she surpassed them all in form terms when just losing out in a Listed race at Bath in April; had a rough ride from the handicapper as a result and she's found it all too much since; up against it.

25/1

12th

4

(2)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Cindy Lou Who

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won three sprints last year on extremes of going; however, a near-miss at Listed level in April put paid to her handicap mark and others look better treated.

33/1

Form: -65314 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Veteran who ended a long losing run when scoring at Newbury (6f, good to firm) in June but he was only fourth of eight in his follow-up bid at Epsom (started slowly) month; needs to step up again after that and his style can depend on luck.
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4th

10

(10)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:55 Bath

Spanish Star

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Veteran who popped up at Newbury (6f, good to soft) in June; hasn't matched that in four runs since but is back down to that winning mark; still needs to turn the ship around.

16/1

8th

11

(9)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:34 Windsor

Spanish Star

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Patrick Chamings

Veteran who popped up in a Class 5 at Newbury in June (6f, good to soft); hasn't matched that in three runs since and although he's often run well here, he's yet to win at the track; minor money perhaps his best hope.

16/1

4th

1

(2)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

13:35 Epsom

Spanish Star

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Understandably not the force of old now a 10yo but he registered the ninth win of his long career when beating ten rivals at Newbury (6f, good to firm) in June; held in a couple of Class 4 events since but he's won here in the past and is not ruled out on this drop back in grade.

7/2

Form: 158033 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Four wins, split between turf and AW; fair third in last two starts and latest was at Ffos Las (6f, good) on Tuesday but he was never dangerous and needs to find more to make a big impact; one of three runners for Tony Carroll.
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6th

6

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Charlie Mason

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Tony Carroll

Justified favouritism at Lingfield (6f; soft) in June, that his highest ever winning mark (72); 12th of 26 (beaten 7l) in a race a number of these rivals contested at Goodwood recently; prospect of rain helpful, with Callum Rodriguez booked.

20/1

12th

11

(12)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Charlie Mason

9st 7lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Showed career-best form when winning at Lingfield (6f, soft) under Myla Coppins last month but has failed to reproduce it twice since.

25/1

8th

9

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Charlie Mason

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Showed career-best form when winning at Lingfield (6f, soft) two starts ago and is also suited by this C&D but could be a shade vulnerable off a mark this high.

8/1

Form: 357867

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Two wins from four starts on AW but he's 0-7 on turf and has been well held in this sphere in last five runs; had wind surgery last month but he needs to significantly raise his game back up in trip.
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9th

10

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Captain Kinsella

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John Gallagher

Both wins have come over 5f, including one here; losing run is up to 20 and little to suggest he wants this far.

20/1

5th

3

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Kinsella

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: John Gallagher

Remains on a losing spell that goes back to his novice double in 2024 and has regressive results since switched to classified level, albeit perhaps needed latest run (back from break).

11/1

8th

2

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Captain Kinsella

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: John Gallagher

Dual 5f novice winner in December 2024 but well below that form level these days, faring no better with a tongue-tie added when last seen in March (it's retained here); record when returning from a break is mixed.

12/1

Selections

POSTDATA:

Another Abbot

SPOTLIGHT:

Cindy Lou Who

TOPSPEED:

Captain Kinsella

The Guardian:

Spanish Star

The Times:

Charlie Mason

RP RATINGS:

Mumayaz

The Sun:

Abate

D Express:

Captain Kinsella

The Star:

Cindy Lou Who

Daily Record:

Cindy Lou Who

NEWMARKET:

Another Abbot

Telegraph:

Another Abbot

Daily Mail:

Another Abbot

Daily Mirror:

Spanish Star