September 29 / 15.55 Brighton

15.55

Good

Brighton Racecourse Christmas Parties Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 216y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Brighton Racecourse Christmas Parties Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 159311 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has won three of his last six and did it easily enough at Salisbury (1m, good to soft; fine on good) to earn a 6lb rise; has won twice here.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Darvel

9st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Patrick Chamings

Returned to form with second in amateur riders' race at Brighton (1m, good to firm) last month and is still on a good mark but has become far too inconsistent to rely upon, and his habit of starting slowly is another worry.

7/1

2nd

2

(3)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

13:56 Brighton

Darvel

11st 0lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Three-time winner last year at a mile but slow starts have become a habit and was tailed off last time despite racing prominently.

40/1

13th

2

(8)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

Darvel

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Did well last year (three wins; one over C&D) but is yet to strike form after three starts this season and slow starts have become a serious issue; goes without usual blinkers today; comes with risk.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 524533 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Both handicap wins have come over C&D and he returns in fair nick as he was some way off the pace before keeping on for third at Epsom last time; very much enters the reckoning.
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7th

1

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:20 Epsom

Oj Lifestyle

10st 3lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five-time winner who has been placed in half of his six visits here, including when third in this race in 2024; carries a 5lb penalty for winning at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) ten days ago but Toby Moore's 7lb claim will aid his bid to go back-to-back; considered.

4/1

1st

1

(3)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:56 Brighton

Oj Lifestyle

10st 2lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Goes on any ground; all his handicap wins have been here over 1m (seems to stay 1m2f), the latest in October off this mark; down the field in both races this year but those were after lengthy breaks; hard to dismiss.

13/2

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

Form: 202639 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Strike-rate of 5-25 so knows how to win; up there with his best form when only 2l off the winner at Windsor two runs back (1m, good to firm); last run on the AW needs forgiving, though.
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4th

4

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Newfangled

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Has a better strike-rate on AW than turf and remains on a career-high mark, so seems up against it; however, consistent record (12233) at Windsor includes a good effort (neck second) in this contest last year; solid contender back here.

5/1

6th

7

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ascot

Newfangled

9st 6lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Steadily progressive since handicapping and it was a personal best when landing 9.5f AW handicap in April; back on turf with solid third of ten off this career-high mark at Windsor (1m, good to firm) one month later and he may still be capable of better.

7/2

3rd

10

(5)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Newfangled

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Prevailed by a neck at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last time for a fifth AW win; upped in grade but receives weight all round and is a solid contender, with C&D form figures reading 1223.

6/1

Form: 165-0

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced debut winner but was well out the back on handicap debut at Sandown (1m; 11-1) when soft ground was no excuse; that was after a year out so he might strip fitter.
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7th

7

(2)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:13 Southwell (AW)

Lady Justice

8st 13lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Stuart Williams

Disappointing filly who was soundly beaten over 1m on her first two appearances this year; not bred to benefit from this big hike up in trip, and could be considered only if lively in the betting.

50/1

8th

11

(7)

18th Feb 2026

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Lady Justice

8st 10lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Stuart Williams

Won a maiden at Epsom (7f, good to soft) on her debut in July 2024 but she never threatened in three starts last year and last month's Chelmsford return didn't point to a revival either.

20/1

6th

5

(6)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lady Justice

9st 4lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Stuart Williams

Won a maiden at Epsom (7f, good to soft) on her debut in July 2024 but she never threatened in three starts last year; makes her AW debut following three months off.

20/1

Form: 661656 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 72356 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Placed in two novices; early days in handicaps and was too free on soft ground when favourite here two weeks ago; could be given another chance.
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1st

2

(3)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:52 Leicester

Tenbob Tommy

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Sheena West

First crack at sprinting when winning a Polytrack maiden three months ago (effort well advertised since); stiffer 6f should suit on his return to turf (stays 1m) but it's doubtful he's suddenly improved and he's back to handicap company on a career-high mark.

4/1

1

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Tenbob Tommy

9st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Sheena West

Low-mileage maiden who has a few pieces of placed form; good second over C&D (good to firm) most recently, suggesting there may well be a race of this nature in him.

9/2

6

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:55 Brighton

Tenbob Tommy

9st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

Placed in two novices; early days in handicaps and was too free on soft ground when favourite here two weeks ago; could be given another chance.

14/1

Form: 3-3130 C

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Unraced at 1m and ran poorly on final appearance in June (6f); take away that effort and she had done well in 7f handicaps, beating three rivals here and then close up at Salisbury in a race that's worked out; also goes well fresh.
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1st

10

(3)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bintjan

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

7f winner at Brighton in spring but soundly beaten on last two starts and she has something to prove back on AW.

16/1

7

(3)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:55 Brighton

Bintjan

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Unraced at 1m and ran poorly on final appearance in June (6f); take away that effort and she had done well in 7f handicaps, beating three rivals here and then close up at Salisbury in a race that's worked out; also goes well fresh.

15/2

10th

5

(10)

21st Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newmarket (July)

Bintjan

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Better since handicapping on turf, improving a touch on her small-field Brighton win when a close third in a Salisbury handicap that's working out well; no issues with 7f, though, and needs more again back down to sprinting.

6/1

Form: -65432 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won his maiden here; his heaviest defeat in handicap company was in a strong race and he was only a length away at Windsor last time (1m, good) despite doing his share of hanging; blinkers could be a notable addition.
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3rd

4

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:20 Brighton

Dalmally

9st 12lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Mark Pattinson

Sole success came here in 1m maiden in 2024 when trained by Hughie Morrison; has been below his best for current yard this year and although his mark continues to fall he doesn't look a betting proposition at present.

25/1

6th

3

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Dalmally

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Mark Pattinson

Won a 2yo course maiden (good to soft) in 2024 but flopped on his return visit when favourite for a handicap (also 1m, good to firm; first-time blinkers) last September; left Hughie Morrison after another lesser effort and that pattern has continued in three starts for this yard; hopes probably pinned on this drop back in trip.

25/1

8th

6

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Dalmally

9st 6lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Mark Pattinson

Bettered inauspicious seasonal/stable debut when a fairly respectable fifth of seven at Chelmsford (1m) last month but needs to do better again here; others have more pressing claims.

33/1

Form: 113169 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has won three of her last six races, all over 1m on good/good to firm here; levels have dropped the last twice and she might be on a tough mark now.
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6th

8

(11)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Lunanova

9st 7lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Won three times over 1m here last summer and 5lb lower than for the most recent; hasn't threatened in her last five starts, though, and another furlong would be preferable.

20/1

6th

13

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

Lunanova

8st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Luke Dace

Won three times for two different stables at Brighton last year (1m, good to firm-good) but was soundly beaten on first three starts for current stable this spring (all 7f); considered only if lively in the betting.

33/1

7th

6

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Lunanova

9st 4lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Won three times over 1m at Brighton last summer but has lost her way; finished last on her two starts this term, for new yard.

33/1

7/1

Form: 436132

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Only 1-14 but goes well on downhill tracks and just missed out last time at Epsom (extended 1m, soft; won on good), the scene for his sole success; regularly partnered by Donagh Murphy and should be thereabouts.
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5th

6

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Play Me

9st 7lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Consistent 4yo who won over C&D (good) last summer and came from off the pace to double his tally at Brighton (1m, good) last month; probably doesn't have much margin for error off new mark but ought to be on the premises.

5/1

1st

10

(12)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Play Me

9st 1lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Still 5lb higher than for his sole success, at Epsom (8.5f, good) last August, but has made the frame in all eight outings since; that reliability counts for plenty in this field.

8/1

4th

5

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Play Me

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Epsom winner last August for regular partner Donagh Murphy off a 5lb lower mark; fair comeback over C&D behind Buy The Dip in April (6lb better off today) but didn't build on that back on turf a fortnight ago.

6/1

Non-runners

Marsh Benham

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £60.40
Straight Forecast £58.50
Tricast £725.60
Trifecta £583.30

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Dalmally

RP RATINGS:

Uncle Dick

SPOTLIGHT:

Bintjan

Telegraph:

Darvel

POSTDATA:

Newfangled

NEWMARKET:

Bintjan

D Express:

Dalmally

Daily Mirror:

Dalmally

The Sun:

Dalmally

Daily Record:

Dalmally

TOPSPEED:

Uncle Dick

The Times:

Uncle Dick

The Guardian:

Uncle Dick

The Star:

Uncle Dick

Daily Mail:

Darvel