August 31 / 15.22 Brighton

15.22

Good To Firm

Brighton Sprint Series Final Handicap (Brighton Summer Sprint Series Final)

  • Prize money: £18039
  • 0m 5f 215y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Brighton Sprint Series Final Handicap (Brighton Summer Sprint Series Final)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: -44212 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Acts on any ground; steadily progressive handicapper, mostly over 7f, who won at Brighton then ran well in big field at York later in July; major player, provided he's as effective back down in distance.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(11)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Pietro

9st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: James Fanshawe

Didn't look at all happy at Epsom (7f, good to soft) last time, but is just 1lb higher than when making a successful reappearance at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in March; not dismissed.

8/1

15th

12

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Pietro

9st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Progressive during last season's 3yo campaign and continued the good work when winning at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March on his reappearance; another good run when third to Dance In The Storm at Chester (7f, good) last month; versatile ground-wise and might not be far away.

12/1

3rd

14

(8)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Pietro

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: James Fanshawe

Steadily progressive on turf and AW; prevailed at Wolverhampton (7f) on seasonal debut, making it three wins from his last six races; up only another 2lb and there's the possibility of further improvement; respected.

5/1

Form: 352241 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Scored four times on AW last winter; opened his turf account with Brighton success (7f, good to firm) latest start, taking record here to 27221; likely player, provided he copes with drop in trip.
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4th

4

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

20:10 Brighton

Tea Sea

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Win (off 2lb lower last August) and two seconds to his name from four runs over C&D; pulled hard and didn't see it out over 1m here last time, and this hold-up performer should fare better as long as it doesn't become tactical.

5/1

8th

2

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Tea Sea

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won here (7f, good to firm) last August and made an encouraging reappearance when fifth of 14 at Kempton (7f, AW) last month; does stay this far but could do with the ground drying out.

10/1

5th

12

(1)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Tea Sea

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time Tapeta winner who resumes from eight months off on a career-high mark; gone well fresh before but is used to plying his trade in lesser company and may need some help from the handicapper.

12/1

Form: 863116 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Below par last time when the return to AW should not have been an excuse; still difficult to dismiss, having recorded 6f wins at Windsor (good) and Epsom (good to soft) in last two turf attempts.
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3rd

3

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

13:50 Epsom

Twirler

9st 5lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Fully effective over C&D and fine on good to soft (more to prove on soft); unplaced at Brighton last time but beaten under 3l despite being allowed to coast home in the final 100 yards having seen no daylight; should be in the thick of it.

9/2

11th

3

(9)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Twirler

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Only midfield in this race 12 months ago when rated 3lb lower; she found only an unexposed 3yo too strong at Epsom 24 days ago and holds each-way claims again.

8/1

2nd

1

(3)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

20:25 Epsom

Twirler

10st 0lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Michael Attwater

C&D winner; creditable fourth in a stronger C&D handicap three weeks ago; dropped 1lb and likely to give it another good go.

7/2

Form: 312120 C BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
In a good vein of form, including at Brighton, until losing his chance at the start last time; however, raced mainly at about 5f and this belated return to 6f presents a question mark; change of headgear.
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5th

5

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

19:15 Brighton

Pop Dancer

8st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

Three-time course winner but last season ended on a low note and he was tailed off here on last month's return, albeit on ground faster than ideal.

12/1

6th

1

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Pop Dancer

9st 12lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Three-time C&D winner, most recently last May; absent since two disappointing runs here last August, though, and would appeal more on good or slower ground.

13/2

5

(2)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:15 Brighton

Pop Dancer

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins this season, the latter from the front over C&D (good to soft) in May; also suited by good to firm ground and last month's down-the-field finish here can be excused (stumbled leaving stalls) but others in this line-up look better handicapped; finished last of 13 in first-time visor here yesterday.

6/1

Form: 111467 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Completed a Brighton hat-trick (6f/7f, good/good to firm) in the spring but has steadily regressed here since, always behind over 1m most recently; sizeable turnaround is required.
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5

(11)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:22 Brighton

Time Patrol

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Completed a Brighton hat-trick (6f/7f, good/good to firm) in the spring but has steadily regressed here since, always behind over 1m most recently; sizeable turnaround is required.

10/1

2

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

14:10 Brighton

Time Patrol

10st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Won three successive 6f/7f handicaps here in the spring and subsequent defeats suggest he might be high in the weights; perhaps this step up to 1m can help, having finished second on his only previous run over this far well over a year ago.

9/4

6th

1

(2)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:12 Brighton

Time Patrol

10st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Won three on the spin (6f-7f) here in the spring, all when Jack Doughty was still claiming 3lb, and went up 9lb in the weights; possible the handicapper has caught up now on the evidence of his latest C&D fourth a month ago and needs more.

11/4

Form: 934333

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite in the Brighton race won by Pietro but broadly consistent of late and ran creditably dropped back to 6f last time (AW); 0-9 in handicaps but unexposed at this trip and has possibilities off current mark.
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6th

10

(5)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Graduated

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Consistent sort but is yet to win a handicap from 11 attempts; solid third of ten at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month and holds place claims once again.

6/1

9

(9)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Graduated

9st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Has run consistently in handicaps all summer and wasn't beaten far from a similarly wide stall over C&D off 5lb higher in the spring; needs to find a bit more from somewhere back up from 6f.

6/1

6

(8)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:22 Brighton

Graduated

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Beaten favourite in the Brighton race won by Pietro but broadly consistent of late and ran creditably dropped back to 6f last time (AW); 0-9 in handicaps but unexposed at this trip and has possibilities off current mark.

13/2

Form: 719155 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly at classified level for current stable, winning twice over 7f, including at Brighton; finished last of five back in a handicap most recently and this is more competitive; new headgear.
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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: 378303 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Still competitive at the age of nine and ran respectably over C&D most recently but isn't guaranteed to back up that effort; has inconsistent recent form and this is a step back up in grade.
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6th

8

(6)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Under Curfew

8st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who is on a lengthy losing run; can lead but didn't at Windsor last time and was never involved; if on his game he wouldn't be without hope.

8/1

6th

8

(2)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Under Curfew

9st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who is on a losing run of 22; knocking on the door on AW when last seen and he won't mind getting back on the grass; has made the running but it is not a prerequisite; could go well.

13/2

4th

10

(3)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Under Curfew

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran with nine wins on his record, all over sprint trips; stays this far though and he holds each-way claims once more.

8/1

Form: 481285 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Record is only 1-32, the success in low-grade classified race over C&D in July; although the return to Brighton looks a plus, he has limitations and faces a stiff-looking task at this level.
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2nd

7

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

19:45 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Spring

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Won over C&D last November but has failed to match that level since and doesn't appeal.

9/1

4th

5

(6)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:58 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Spring

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Won three times in the second half of 2025, including here (5f); mixed bag in 2026 but he is capable at this level and shouldn't be discounted; stable also run Real Gold.

12/1

5th

8

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Spring

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Hard to predict and was well held at Salisbury last time but he looks interesting on his third in a Newbury handicap (6f, good to firm) in June; has claims if he can recapture that form and his last win was at this track.

13/2

Form: 318667 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in low-grade handicap at Brighton (5.3f) in May when in a consistent vein of form; however, has failed to build on that success and goes from Class 6 to a tougher level today.
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6

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Port Hedland

9st 2lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Won a classified event over C&D in June; best run since when midfield in a better race than this at Brighton ten days ago; minor money perhaps his best hope.

9/1

8th

13

(8)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Port Hedland

8st 2lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Doesn't find winning easy and he has been well short of his best on his last three starts; others have stronger claims.

33/1

8th

3

(3)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:38 Brighton

Port Hedland

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Won in this grade at Bath (5.7f, good) in June but two lesser efforts have followed (6f/5f) and he's not yet proven over this far; not an easy one to predict.

5/1

Form: 322323 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Very consistent (2322323) since returned to turf; usually runs in Class 6 and remains a maiden in this sphere (all wins on Wolverhampton AW); however, could go well off low weight in current form.
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9

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

My Boy Jack

9st 0lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Poor strike-rate, including 0-27 on turf; would need a major pace collapse to win over this trip.

12/1

12th

16

(1)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

My Boy Jack

8st 2lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Poor strike-rate, including 0-26 on turf; unlikely to be righting that wrong from 5lb out of the weights.

40/1

4th

9

(7)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

My Boy Jack

9st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

0-26 on turf and, while he is likely to give his running, he remains opposable for win purposes.

16/1

Form: 213455 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Opened his account in 7f classified event at Brighton in June; subsequent form includes two respectable efforts over 6f here; not comfortably dismissed, despite being 2lb out of weights upped in class.
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4th

6

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

My Boy Harry

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Having his 15th start of the year already; still 5lb above his last winning mark and although he has won over 1m on the AW, 7f may suit him better.

6/1

4th

2

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

11:30 Nottingham

My Boy Harry

9st 11lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Gained his fifth success when pulling 4l clear at Lingfield (7f, good) last month and he's finished third in both starts since, including over 1m at Kempton 15 days ago; each-way chance if seeing out this slightly longer trip.

3/1

3rd

14

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

My Boy Harry

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

C&D winner; arrives in form, winning easily over 7f at Lingfield (good ground); solid third at Brighton 12 days ago and returning to 1m is no issue; this is a step up in class though.

12/1

Form: 044755

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Record is just 1-23, the win on AW in March, and raced mainly over 7f; recent efforts suggest this drop in distance is worth exploring but he usually runs at a lower level; 2lb out of the handicap.
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8th

3

(8)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Thanks Dad

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Always been best on the AW but off the mark on turf in a 0-50 classified event ten days ago; did a lot of racing over this trip in the past but does seem more effective over 6f these days and history suggests he's no good thing to back up Yarmouth.

7/1

1st

5

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Thanks Dad

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Both his wins have come at Southwell (6f/7f, AW) and he's offered little in three 6f/7f handicaps on turf this summer; others are preferred.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £75.40
Straight Forecast £75.74
Tricast £316.98
Trifecta £514.20

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Pietro

Daily Mirror:

Twirler

SPOTLIGHT:

Graduated

TOPSPEED:

Port Hedland

Telegraph:

Tea Sea

RP RATINGS:

Roman Spring

POSTDATA:

Time Patrol

The Times:

Pietro

D Express:

Pietro

The Sun:

Pietro

The Star:

Pietro

Daily Record:

Twirler