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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2nd

7

(2)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:55 Windsor

Tenbob Tommy

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Sheena West

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

3rd

3

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

Tenbob Tommy

9st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Sheena West

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

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

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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3rd

2

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:40 Epsom

Oj Lifestyle

9st 13lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five-time winner, all on good to firm ground; arrives in good form but the ground looks a potential stumbling block.

7/2

3rd

2

(1)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:30 Epsom

Oj Lifestyle

9st 10lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

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

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

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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4th

1

(4)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

16:50 Brighton

Marsh Benham

10st 0lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

Ran well for second over C&D on his seasonal return in June and went one better at Sandown (1m, good to firm) 31 days ago; found little off the bridle when well beaten at Salisbury on Friday; would have a point to prove if turned out quickly.

7/2

6th

1

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:27 Salisbury

Marsh Benham

11st 2lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: George Baker

Returned from seven months off with a good second at Brighton and went one better at Sandown four weeks ago (both 1m on good to firm); 4lb rise manageable and Simon Walker a positive booking.

3/1

1st

7

(11)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Sandown

Marsh Benham

9st 13lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

Patchy campaign last season but he's 2lb lower than when winning at Newbury (1m, good) last May and reappeared with a good second at Brighton (1m, good to firm) last month; in the mix if backing that up.

9/1

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

7

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

17:40 Brighton

Fitzmaurice

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

0-15 but placed for the first time when second in a 1m2f classified here last month; did quite well given he was slowly away and this far is worth a go.

15/2

2nd

3

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Fitzmaurice

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Still to make the frame after 14 starts (5f-1m); didn't see it out at Chepstow last time, having pulled hard back in the blinkers (removed today), and will need to settle better if he's to see out the longer trip.

6/1

5th

3

(9)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:36 Chepstow

Fitzmaurice

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Tony Carroll

Out of the frame in all 13 starts including when dropped to this level at Lingfield (1m, AW) 11 days ago; best watched until showing some spark; stable also runs Lady Margaret.

33/1

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