June 09 / 19.21 Brighton

19.21

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 0m 7f 216y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
10 (12)
Play Me

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.40
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 42-344

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

11/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 292-44 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on stable debut at Chester (7f, good; first-time hood) last July and has performed with credit in most of her outings since, although she finished over a length behind Amused at Lingfield (7f, good) eight days ago and meets him on the same terms.
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2nd

6

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

17:39 Yarmouth

Rogue Dynasty

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Sole win from 14 starts came at Chester (7f, good; first-time hood) on her stable debut last July and she's posted some good efforts since, including at Brighton (1m) on her last two starts (carried head awkwardly latest); solid contender.

4/1

3rd

1

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

Rogue Dynasty

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Sole success came at Chester (7f, good; first-time hood) just under a year ago but has finished runner-up in four of her seven starts since, the latest a narrow defeat over C&D (good) three weeks ago (third has won since); major player again from 1lb higher.

5/2

2nd

6

(1)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Rogue Dynasty

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Off the mark on stable debut at Chester (7f, good; first-time hood) last July and has performed with credit in most of her outings since, although she finished over a length behind Amused at Lingfield (7f, good) eight days ago and meets him on the same terms.

11/2

12/1

  • Place: £8.10

Form: 14184- C

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 7f here included two last autumn; not seen in seven months but he's run well fresh before and has also performed well over this trip; well worth a market check.
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12

(8)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

King Of War

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Likes to get on with it and he registered the latest of his six wins when making all in five-runner Brighton handicap (7f, good to firm) last month; went off too quickly next time but his third at Chester was a solid effort two weeks ago; same mark and this is tougher, though.

16/1

3rd

1

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:50 Chester

King Of War

10st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Habitual front-runner; reeled in after going off a bit too hard over 1m at Brighton recently but won over 7f there (good to firm) two starts ago and has the ideal draw here; could take some catching.

9/2

12/1

Form: 2-0480

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Not the most consistent but is well treated on his best form and drops into a 0-70 for the first time; worth a second look.
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4th

4

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Yarmouth

Tactical Plan

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Dunlop

Both wins on soft/heavy ground over 7f in 2024; quite inconsistent since but did run respectably when fourth of 12 at Brighton (1m, good) 23 days ago; cheekpieces back on.

6/1

4th

1

(4)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Tactical Plan

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Not the most consistent but is well treated on his best form and drops into a 0-70 for the first time; worth a second look.

12/1

10th

5

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Tactical Plan

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Won twice on slow ground in the autumn of 2024; in and out in his three runs this year but his Leicester fourth last month (7f, good) brings him into the reckoning; a visor is now tried (ran well in one attempt in cheekpieces); further rainfall would aid his chance.

10/1

Form: 10-665 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Easily landed an uncompetitive fillies' novice at Southwell (1m, Tapeta; 4-11) last September, but hasn't built on it; return to this trip may suit but others are more compelling.
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1st

1

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

20:00 Nottingham

Celestias Comet

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: James Fanshawe

Won a small-field novice at Southwell (1m, AW) last September, but she's found things tough since including in four handicaps (1m-1m3f) this season; continues to drop down the weights but she needs to raise her game back up in trip; hood reapplied.

3/1

5th

3

(13)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Celestias Comet

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: James Fanshawe

Easily landed an uncompetitive fillies' novice at Southwell (1m, Tapeta; 4-11) last September, but hasn't built on it; return to this trip may suit but others are more compelling.

5/1

Form: 212-25 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Now 8lb higher than when successful over C&D (good to soft) in October; not at his best at Newbury (1m, good) last time, but his previous narrow defeat on his Windsor reappearance (1m2f, good to firm) suggested this sort of mark was within reach; shortlisted.
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4th

8

(3)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Sandown

Gone Rogue

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Went close at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) on reappearance and returned to form to win at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) recently; he likes that seaside venue and drops back in trip today, but he is capable of running well away from Brighton and at 1m, so he could be in the shake-up.

9/2

1st

4

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:50 Brighton

Gone Rogue

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Can race freely and has done a lot of his racing over shorter, often in headgear, but proved this trip is within range on his Windsor comeback in May; below that level twice since though.

13/2

Form: 4463-7 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability last year, as when a close third of seven on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) in September; gelded and underwent wind surgery prior to not justifying market support on last month's Southwell reappearance (1m, Tapeta); interesting to see if his backers return.
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3rd

1

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 5

15:20 Doncaster

Lordsbridge Grey

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Seven defeats include four handicaps, the best of which was a close third on good to soft at Yarmouth last September (1m); didn't convince stamina-wise over 1m2f last time and now has a good deal further to travel.

9/2

5th

4

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

12:15 Doncaster

Lordsbridge Grey

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: S Woods

Low-mileage 4yo has been kept to 1m since handicapping, running well on first occasion but disappointing in two starts this term; chance of a resurgence largely depends on the effects of new trip.

9/1

7th

4

(2)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Lordsbridge Grey

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: S Woods

Showed some ability last year, as when a close third of seven on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) in September; gelded and underwent wind surgery prior to not justifying market support on last month's Southwell reappearance (1m, Tapeta); interesting to see if his backers return.

6/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 2410-5 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 7300-7

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Both wins on the AW (6f/7f); has run well on turf but looks best over shorter and finished in midfield on stable debut at Kempton (1m, AW) 13 days ago following a ten-month absence; best watched unless attracting support.
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1st

7

(2)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Gunfighter

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Tapeta winner who has dropped down the weights and is one to watch in the betting on his third start for this yard; however, he's been soundly beaten on both runs this season and his losing sequence is up to 14.

9/1

9th

7

(8)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Gunfighter

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Both wins on the AW (6f/7f); has run well on turf but looks best over shorter and finished in midfield on stable debut at Kempton (1m, AW) 13 days ago following a ten-month absence; best watched unless attracting support.

7/1

16/1

Form: 336-27 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Winner of seven races but still 5lb higher than when last successful 12 months ago and this trip looks right on the limit of his stamina.
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10th

13

(7)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Blue Collar Lad

8st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Daniel Steele

Winner of seven races but still 5lb higher than when last successful 12 months ago and this trip looks right on the limit of his stamina.

16/1

7th

10

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Collar Lad

8st 5lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Daniel Steele

Course winner who returned from five months off with a very good second of nine over C&D last month, faring best of those held up; a player nudged up 1lb.

8/1

2nd

6

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:52 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Collar Lad

9st 5lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Daniel Steele

Clearcut win in first-time blinkers on turf here (7f, soft) last June; several creditable efforts since but he was disappointing at Bath in his final run last autumn; has bit to prove with headgear missing after five months and this is competitive for the grade.

12/1

11th
5 (3)
Amused

8/1

Form: 555-02

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Again showed ability when second of eight at Lingfield (7f, good) eight days ago, shaping as though the return to this trip would suit; high on list from same mark; stable also runs Play Me.
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2nd

6

(8)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Sandown

Amused

10st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jim Boyle

Back on song when runner-up at Lingfield (7f, good) last month, but he's struggled on both runs since; very awkward at the start and soon tailed off when 40-1 over C&D (good) three weeks ago; risky.

33/1

10th

9

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Sandown

Amused

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Ex-French 4yo who is 0-8 in Britain and not solid on 2026 form, with his second behind H Key Lails at Lingfield flanked by duck eggs; still has something to prove beyond 7f to boot.

25/1

11th

5

(3)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Amused

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Again showed ability when second of eight at Lingfield (7f, good) eight days ago, shaping as though the return to this trip would suit; high on list from same mark; stable also runs Play Me.

8/1

33/1

Form: 35-870

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in his first two starts last year, but has regressed since; down another 3lb but he needs to find more for the return to turf.
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12th

9

(10)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Far And Above

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Teal

Showed ability in his first two starts last year, but has regressed since; down another 3lb but he needs to find more for the return to turf.

33/1

11th

1

(11)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Far And Above

9st 9lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Roger Teal

Five-race maiden who finished well down the field in first two handicaps (1m/1m3f); drops back in trip here; remains unexposed but could be considered only if lively in the betting.

16/1

7th

2

(2)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Far And Above

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roger Teal

Ran okay first two starts (second time here) but handicap debut at Southwell last month was particularly disappointing (sent off 40-1); enough to prove back over further.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £63.90
Straight Forecast £44.41
Tricast £876.78
Trifecta £783.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Amused

NEWMARKET:

Rogue Dynasty

RP RATINGS:

Gone Rogue

The Times:

Lordsbridge Grey

POSTDATA:

Celestias Comet

The Sun:

Tea Sea

Telegraph:

Amused

The Star:

Amused

Daily Record:

Amused

Daily Mail:

Rogue Dynasty

D Express:

Rogue Dynasty

The Guardian:

Gone Rogue

Daily Mirror:

Gone Rogue