October 16 / 15.30 Brighton

15.30

Good

starsports.bet Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 216y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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starsports.bet Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 723562

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 245336 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins in 2024, the second off current mark; behind two of today's rivals here most recently but good chance if back to best.
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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: 221440

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Consistent spell featured an Epsom win in July; well held in competitive Class 4 last time but this looks an easier task.
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8

(10)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Believe You Me

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Heather Main

Consistent spell over 7f featured an Epsom win in July; well held on penultimate start, though, and never got into it over 1m at Brighton on latest (patchy record over 1m); good chance if back to her peak.

8/1

8

(10)

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Newmarket

Believe You Me

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Heather Main

Consistent spell over 7f featured an Epsom win in July; well held on penultimate start, though, and never got into it over 1m at Brighton on latest (patchy record over 1m); good chance if back to her peak.

8/1

3

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Believe You Me

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Consistent spell featured an Epsom win in July; well held in competitive Class 4 last time but this looks an easier task.

14/1

Form: 824536

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Epsom specialist who predictably ran well in sole Brighton attempt; well treated on lots of 7f form; gives 1m a belated second go.
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4

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Marlay Park

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jim Boyle

Epsom specialist who predictably ran well in sole Brighton attempt; well treated on lots of 7f form; gives 1m a belated second go.

8/1

6th

7

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:15 Epsom

Marlay Park

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Epsom specialist who has form figures of 3127 in this race, the win in 2022; on a two-year losing spell but ran encouragingly (third to Kisskodi) over C&D most recently; possibilities off current mark.

7/1

3rd

9

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:12 Epsom

Marlay Park

9st 7lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Has form on all surfaces; won this in 2021 and 2023, and finished a close second in 2022, but he was well beaten when favourite here 12 months ago and his form has been quite mixed this year; he's a possible reviver back in this race but he hasn't justified shortish prices on last two starts, including over C&D, which leaves questions to answer.

9/1

Form: 667082 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has defied current mark three times, including in this race 12 months ago, and Jack Callan removes a bonus 5lb today; close second at Brighton (7f) latest start; respected.
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2nd

4

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

Marsh Benham

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Baker

Four wins here (three over this trip) and has dropped 2lb below his last winning mark; defied a five-month absence as a 3yo, but his reappearance efforts in the meantime suggest this first start in seven months may be needed.

16/1

5

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Marsh Benham

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Baker

Has defied current mark three times, including in this race 12 months ago, and Jack Callan removes a bonus 5lb today; close second at Brighton (7f) latest start; respected.

11/2

Form: 616567 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 131695 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-5 over C&D, the wins this summer; had an excuse (usual hood removed) back here last time; remains of interest, with the headgear reapplied and tongue-tie added.
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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

Form: 76-590

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who has failed to progress; tailed off the last twice (stable debut latest); best watched.
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8th

3

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Fitzmaurice

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

12-race maiden who has been struggling to get competitive this year and has been well held in both runs for current yard; down the list.

10/1

7th

10

(3)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Fitzmaurice

9st 1lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Down to a basement mark but this 11-race maiden has been struggling to get competitive this year and others make greater appeal.

12/1

Form: 722252

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Maiden who is threatening to get off the mark, having finished second in four of last five outings; beaten only a neck over C&D latest; back up in grade but not ruled out.
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9th

6

(8)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Joycean Way

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Third in his last two starts over 1m/1m2f here, but now 0-19 despite a slipping mark and not sure dropping back to this trip is the key; blinkers return.

6/1

3rd

1

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:37 Brighton

Joycean Way

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Regressive maiden who hasn't looked to see it out in a few previous tries at this trip, including over C&D this time last year; back in form here last time and this looks weaker again, given a second try in cheekpieces (in place of blinkers); stamina the question.

2/1

3rd

2

(11)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:52 Brighton

Joycean Way

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Blinkered when he hit a run of second spots at 7f and 1m last summer, including here (soft; acts on good to firm) in September; had previously looked unlucky on a couple of those occasions and the blinkers were absent when never figuring at Lingfield ten days ago; might do better with that aid now refitted and he's dangerously handicapped; watch the market.

13/2

25/1

Form: 4669

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Four-race maiden; has failed to back up debut effort; something to prove.
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4th

2

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:28 Kempton (AW)

Valentine Boy

9st 13lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Gained a second 1m win here in May but only eighth of 11 in 1m Newmarket handicap 18 days ago; goes well round here but has his stamina to prove on his first try beyond 1m.

9/1

8th

2

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:24 Newmarket (July)

Valentine Boy

9st 10lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Majority of starts on AW and he scored on that surface at Kempton (1m) off 4lb lower in May; things didn't pan out ideally when good fourth of 14 over that C&D three weeks later and he brings some momentum to this switch back to turf.

5/1

4th

6

(11)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Valentine Boy

9st 11lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Managed third in a C&D 0-80 last month and duly did the business in 0-75 company, also over track and trip, 23 days ago; this is even easier, although he's up 4lb, and Jack Dace can keep the ride in this apprentice contest; headgear (hood) goes on, presumably in attempt to settle him.

4/1

14/1

Form: 129790 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Last four efforts leave a question mark over current form but this return to Brighton may prompt a resurgence; has a solid record here.
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6th

5

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Buy The Dip

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Looked as good as ever when winning at Lingfield (1m, AW) on seasonal debut in April and again ran well over that C&D last month; didn't fire when back on turf recently (restless in stalls) but has form at this track and enters calculations.

10/1

6th

3

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

Buy The Dip

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Has a consistent record here (32142132224) and has shown enough since returning on the AW in April to suggest he remains in form; should go well.

6/1

2nd

1

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Buy The Dip

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Well suited by switchback tracks and took advantage of a handy mark when winning on his C&D comeback in April; found life tougher off his revised mark in better company here last time but this is more his speed back down 2lb.

5/1

Form: 4545-9

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; beaten long way on belated reappearance (stable debut); others preferred.
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12

(12)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Princess Jastar

8st 11lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Tony Newcombe

Six-race maiden; beaten long way on belated reappearance (stable debut); others preferred.

33/1

11

(2)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:28 Bath

Princess Jastar

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Tony Newcombe

Consistent maiden who signed off for Tom Clover with a solid fifth of eight in 1m Kempton handicap last August; subsequently changed hands for 4,600gns and she needs to hit the ground running for her new yard here.

20/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £15.67
Tricast £68.96

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tenbob Tommy

The Times:

Joycean Way

Daily Mail:

Uncle Dick

D Express:

Valentine Boy

POSTDATA:

Oj Lifestyle

RP RATINGS:

Marsh Benham

Telegraph:

Tenbob Tommy

The Sun:

Tenbob Tommy

Daily Record:

Tenbob Tommy

The Guardian:

Joycean Way

Daily Mirror:

Joycean Way

The Star:

Uncle Dick