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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3rd

3

(2)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Catterick

Gold Star Hero

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Bell

Gained reward for some fine efforts on turf in recent months when winning 5f Ascot handicap (good to firm; also won on good to soft) a fortnight ago; raised 4lb to a clear career-high mark but he should give another good account of himself.

9/2

1st

2

(6)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Gold Star Hero

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Bell

He has enjoyed more success on AW than turf but has run well in both visits to Ascot, finishing third of 12 four weeks ago; Billy Loughnane booked and he's likely to make a bold bid but he could help tee this up for one of the finishers.

6/1

3rd

3

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Gold Star Hero

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

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 over C&D (good to firm) four weeks ago; did best of those drawn in double figures at York 17 days ago and should give another good account.

10/1

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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4th

4

(4)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:07 Bath

The Thames Boatman

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Fully exposed but always dangerous when getting a strong pace to chase and this is much easier than at Goodwood last time; has form here.

10/1

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

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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5th

2

(9)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:25 Brighton

Honour Your Dreams

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Well handicapped and although he is now 0-19 for this yard, he has run several good races in defeat; latest Wolverhampton second was one of them and he is more appealing than many.

100/30

2nd

5

(3)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Honour Your Dreams

9st 6lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Some good runs during his losing streak and did well to finish second at Bath in the penultimate one after starting slowly; his sixth of 17 back there was in a competitive race.

8/1

6th

12

(17)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

15:50 Bath

Honour Your Dreams

8st 13lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

On a losing run and last two defeats were in races won by Legendsoftheland and Geemann; however, did well to finish second last time after a slow start and not without hope.

16/1

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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1st

2

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:12 Leicester

Mumayaz

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Ten-time winner whose last success was over C&D in May; hasn't made a serious impact since then but he did best of the hold-up performers here (fifth of 11) here last time and is now back on his last winning mark; dangerous.

11/2

5th

2

(9)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Leicester

Mumayaz

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Resumed winning ways over C&D in May and in good form until just seventh of 12 in 6f Newmarket handicap 25 days ago; the sort to bounce back.

10/1

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

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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16th

11

(4)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Another Abbot

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Two 6f wins on good to firm this year and back to best when 1l second of nine to reopposing Pilu at Yarmouth (6f, good); solid.

10/1

2nd

7

(10)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

15:45 Yarmouth

Another Abbot

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

Scored over C&D in May and was also on target at Windsor (also 6f, good to firm) in July; didn't run badly when midfield in competitive series final back at Windsor last month and may still have a bigger run in him.

7/1

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

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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12th

3

(8)

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:49 Salisbury

Cindy Lou Who

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Has won on extremes of going; did some damage to her handicap mark when going close in a Listed race at Bath in April but she's better treated again now and ran creditably, having to be switched, when fifth of nine over this C&D last time; needs more for the win.

16/1

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

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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2nd

3

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Charlie Mason

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Won at Lingfield (6f, soft) in June and back on song when third of 16 at Doncaster (6f, good) last month; raced wide when close sixth of nine at Kempton (6f, AW) last time; should be fine back at 5f; possible player.

10/1

6th

9

(6)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Charlie Mason

9st 4lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Back in form last time, in the Doncaster handicap he'd won last season; any number of short-priced defeats to his name and isn't consistent, but is fine on the AW and capable if in the mood.

10/1

3rd

12

(2)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Charlie Mason

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tony Carroll

Won this last year (good) and is worth a second look; however, he hasn't really shone since winning at Lingfield (6f, soft) in June which tempers enthusiasm regarding his claims.

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

9

(8)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Kinsella

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John Gallagher

Both wins have been over 5f in 2024; losing run is up to 21, latest beaten 14l in first try at 7f.

33/1

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

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