15.55
GoodBrighton Racecourse Christmas Parties Handicap
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 0m 7f 216y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
5/1
Form: 159311 CD
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (3) |
21st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 1lb higher mark (for today's rider); solid efforts on last three starts and he's a leading contender. |
5/1 |
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4th 2 (4) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
3lb higher than when winning this race last year, but is off the same mark as when following up at Salisbury (1m, good to soft) next time; looked unlucky not to go even closer when third of eight at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) 15 days ago and is respected. |
6/1 |
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3rd 3 (8) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 113y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
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 |
11/2
Form: 524533 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (5) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Five-time winner, all on good to firm ground; arrives in good form but the ground looks a potential stumbling block. |
7/2 |
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3rd 2 (1) |
30th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 17y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Best known as a Brighton specialist but also runs this track well; needs to rebound from disappointing C&D run four weeks ago but looked in good nick when scoring at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) in June; shortlisted. |
3/1 |
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7th 1 (8) |
1st Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 17y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
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 |
20/1
Form: 202639 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (2) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 216y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Scored over C&D (good to firm) in September and was also on target at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in April; recent efforts have been respectable and he holds each-way claims at least. |
13/2 |
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4th 4 (7) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
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 |
16/1
Form: 165-0
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (2) |
21st Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
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 |
8st 10lb |
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 |
9st 4lb |
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 |
16/1
Form: 661656 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (1) |
16th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
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 |
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5 (11) |
29th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
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 |
9st 13lb |
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 |
14/1
Form: 72356 BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (2) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Started life in bumpers but won at Lingfield (novice) in January and Leicester (handicap) in April on his first two attempts at 6f; creditable third at Brighton (6f, good to firm) ten days ago and he may build on that, as it came after four months off; could have more to offer. |
7/1 |
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3rd 3 (4) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Made it 2-2 over this trip, having started life in bumpers, off a 3lb lower mark at Leicester in the spring; that came after a three-month break, which bodes well back from four months out, but this is tougher over an easier 6f. |
10/1 |
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1st 2 (3) |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
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 |
15/2
Form: 3-3130 C
Last run: 100 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 (3) |
25th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
7f winner at Brighton in spring but soundly beaten on last two starts and she has something to prove back on AW. |
16/1 |
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7 (3) |
29th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
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 |
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10th 5 (10) |
21st Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
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 |
7/2
Form: -65432 CD BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (3) |
24th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won C&D maiden in October 2024 for Hughie Morrison but has struggled in handicaps since; the switch to current yard has not changed his fortunes and he's showing little sign that he is ready to take advantage of a declining mark. |
10/1 |
|
7th 12 (9) |
23rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
He's dropped down the weights and didn't run badly when third of seven at Brighton (7f, good to firm) recently, but he's 0-12 in handicaps and needs a bigger performance if he's to come out on top today. |
20/1 |
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3rd 4 (1) |
7th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
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 |
8/1
Form: 113169 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (11) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
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 |
8st 9lb |
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 |
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7th 6 (2) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
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
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (1) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Hold-up performer who has won two of his last four starts including when swooping late over C&D (good to firm) 17 days ago; remains feasibly treated off only 2lb higher and he had a close call on soft ground here last autumn; respected. |
5/2 |
|
1st 6 (7) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Largely consistent 4yo who came from off the pace to win at Brighton (1m, good) in June; can be excused his recent defeat there (eased when denied clear run) but he's still on a fairly tough mark and this drop back in trip may not be ideal. |
16/1 |
|
9th 8 (3) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 216y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Largely consistent 4yo who came from off the pace to score over C&D (good) in June; below form at Epsom since, though, and probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark. |
9/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £60.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £58.50 |
| Tricast | £725.60 |
| Trifecta | £583.30 |