Brighton Race 5 - Star Sports Handicap
VERSATILE (1) showed best form last week scoring by 1L a lower level 2000m handicap at Bath. Respect as set to follow up. MARKET HOUSE (2) has enjoyed hurdling of late including a 2.25L third in a 4000m novices handicap hurdle at Fakenham. Makes for plenty of appeal. SEA OF CHARM (6) found success by 0.5L attempting a similar graded course and distance handicap two weeks ago. Consider. PRIDE OF NEPAL (4) might make the frame.

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming of 12 at Kempton Park All Weather on April 7 over 2400m, 10 len behind Egoiste carrying 60.5kg at $23. Second-up won by 1.0 len at Bath May 14 over 2000m defeating Fighting Queen carrying 61kg at $15. Found his best form now. Expected to go on with it.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 14/05/2025 | 37 | HCP 4U | $11,610.00 | Bath | 2011m | Fast | Paddy Bradley | 61kg | 2:10.56 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
11/12 | 07/04/2025 | 161 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | David Probert | 60.5kg | 2:36.19 | - | 1 |
| 10.5L | $23.00 |
5/7 | 28/10/2024 | 33 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | William Carson | 60kg | 2:26.08 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
3/7 | 25/09/2024 | 15 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | William Carson | 60kg | 2:21.43 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $23.00 |
4/5 | 10/09/2024 | 12 | HCP 3 | $12,690.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | William Carson | 60kg | 2:34.81 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $67.00 |
8/8 | 29/08/2024 | 18 | HCP 3 | $25,410.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Kaiya Fraser | 55.5kg | 2:08.89 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $81.00 |
5/6 | 11/08/2024 | 55 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | Kaiya Fraser | 56.5kg | 1:39.03 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
7/14 | 17/06/2024 | 36 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Good | Shane Foley | 61kg | 1:39.60 | - | 6 |
| 9.0L | $10.00 |
5/12 | 12/05/2024 | 35 | MDN 3U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Shane Foley | 61kg | 1:31.22 | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
6/11 | 07/04/2024 | 196 | MDN 3U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Heavy | Shane Foley | 60kg | 1:52.75 | - | 9 |
| 13.3L | $6.50 |
4/10 | 24/09/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $28,620.00 | Curragh | 1408m | YS | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | 1:30.64 | - | 1 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Mason Paetel
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Fakenham on May 6 over 4000m, 2.25 len behind Raby Mere carrying 76kg at $6.50. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Southwell All Weather on April 2 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Forca Timao with 60kg at $1.80. Worth plenty of thought.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 06/05/2025 | 34 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | Good | Alex Chadwick | 76kg | 5:13.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
2/4 | 02/04/2025 | 8 | HCP 4U | $13,370.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 60kg | 2:23.28 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $1.80 |
2/8 | 25/03/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 63.5kg | 3:40.00 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
1/5 | 10/03/2025 | 6 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Newcastle | 2504m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 62.5kg | 2:50.39 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
1/6 | 04/03/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 61kg | 2:44.74 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
3/7 | 15/02/2025 | 132 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Southwell | 2233m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 60.5kg | 2:24.74 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
7/8 | 06/10/2024 | 49 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Y | F Maguire | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $1.00 |
11/16 | 18/08/2024 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,210.00 | Tramore | 3319m | Good | Michael O'Sullivan | 72kg | 4:02.30 | - | 0 |
| 42.0L | $19.00 |
9/16 | 05/08/2024 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Cork | 3721m | GY | Michael O'Sullivan | 72.5kg | 4:28.90 | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $23.00 |
9/13 | 08/07/2024 | 83 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Roscommon | 3218m | Good | Michael O'Sullivan | 70kg | 3:42.50 | - | 0 |
| 37.8L | $41.00 |
13/19 | 16/04/2024 | 12 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3319m | Soft | Michael O'Sullivan | 71.5kg | 4:16.40 | - | 0 |
| 66.3L | $151.00 |

Jockey: N Callan
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at Taunton March 10 over 3300m, 20 len behind Fasol carrying 72.5kg at $41. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at Sandown Park August 30 over 2000m, 21 len behind Min Huna carrying 61.5kg at $101. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/14 | 10/03/2025 | 26 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,790.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good | Rex Dingle | 72.5kg | 4:01.61 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $41.00 |
6/12 | 12/02/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 2412m | NS | Callum Shepherd | 62.5kg | 2:34.87 | - | 7 |
| 4.8L | $23.00 |
4/11 | 22/01/2025 | 34 | HCP APP 4U | $13,100.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Simon Walker | 68.5kg | 2:06.99 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
9/11 | 19/12/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Southwell | 2233m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 62.5kg | 2:24.00 | - | 4 |
| 21.8L | $29.00 |
6/11 | 04/12/2024 | 35 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Charles Bishop | 63kg | 2:23.59 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $51.00 |
7/8 | 30/10/2024 | 61 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Charles Bishop | 60kg | 2:35.99 | - | 2 |
| 13.0L | $126.00 |
7/9 | 30/08/2024 | 132 | HCP 3U | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 61.5kg | 2:08.59 | - | 10 |
| 21.8L | $101.00 |
6/6 | 20/04/2024 | 210 | APP HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Brighton | 2414m | Good | Pat Cosgrave | 59.5kg | 2:31.50 | - | 6 |
| 94.3L | $7.50 |
9/15 | 23/09/2023 | 20 | APP HCP 3U | $26,640.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good | S Walker | 69kg | 1:52.45 | - | 5 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
1/6 | 03/09/2023 | 7 | APP HCP 3U | $11,010.00 | Brighton | 2414m | Good | S Walker | 73.5kg | 2:37.48 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $1.83 |
1/6 | 27/08/2023 | 38 | APP HCP 4U | $18,910.00 | Goodwood | 1810m | Soft | S Walker | 69kg | 2:05.39 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Jack Doughty
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather on April 15 over 1600m, 8 len behind Norflondonforever carrying 56.5kg at $41. Second-up ran last of 10 at Southwell All Weather on April 30 over 2200m, 25 len behind Return With Gold carrying 70kg at $19. Expect he will make amends.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 30/04/2025 | 15 | HCP APP 3U | $11,010.00 | Southwell | 2212m | NS | Sarah Bowen | 70kg | 2:31.18 | - | 5 |
| 25.3L | $19.00 |
6/10 | 15/04/2025 | 190 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Matthew Lloyd Slater | 56.5kg | 1:38.57 | - | 10 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
7/10 | 07/10/2024 | 16 | APP HCP 3U | $12,610.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Sarah Bowen | 69kg | 2:02.12 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
3/8 | 21/09/2024 | 20 | APP HCP 3U | $23,090.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good Firm | Sarah Bowen | 65.5kg | 1:56.30 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
1/6 | 01/09/2024 | 9 | APP HCP 3U | $10,120.00 | Brighton | 2414m | Good Firm | Sarah Bowen | 69kg | 2:35.90 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.75 |
1/7 | 23/08/2024 | 21 | APP HCP 4U | $18,910.00 | Goodwood | 1810m | Good | Sarah Bowen | 65kg | 2:01.82 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
3/6 | 02/08/2024 | 4 | APP HCP 4U | $12,430.00 | Musselburgh | 2615m | Good Firm | Sarah Bowen | 67.5kg | 3:05.74 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
4/13 | 29/07/2024 | 11 | APP HCP 4U | $10,120.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Sarah Bowen | 71kg | 2:04.15 | - | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
4/11 | 18/07/2024 | 32 | APP HCP 4U | $17,760.00 | Epsom Downs | 2414m | Good | Sarah Bowen | 60kg | 2:41.53 | - | 11 |
| 5.8L | $29.00 |
6/9 | 16/06/2024 | 9 | FLAT HCP 4U | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Georgia Dobie | 53kg | 2:09.62 | - | 8 |
| 7.3L | $34.00 |
5/6 | 07/06/2024 | 23 | HCP 4U | $10,340.00 | Brighton | 2414m | Good Firm | Cameron Noble | 61kg | 2:35.19 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $9.50 |

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 8 at Wolverhampton on April 7 over 2800m, 21 len behind Slowdownbarney carrying 57kg at $6.50. Second-up second last of 7 at Lingfield All Weather on April 28 over 3200m, 27 len behind Easter Icon with 61kg at $6.50. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 28/04/2025 | 21 | HCP APP 4U | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Neutral | Brandon Wilkie | 61kg | 3:23.67 | - | 1 |
| 27.5L | $6.50 |
7/8 | 07/04/2025 | 200 | HCP 4U | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Brandon Wilkie | 57kg | 2:59.47 | - | 7 |
| 21.3L | $6.50 |
6/7 | 19/09/2024 | 30 | HCP 3U | $17,510.00 | Chelmsford City | 2816m | Neutral | Brandon Wilkie | 56.5kg | 2:58.79 | - | 1 |
| 9.5L | $6.50 |
3/7 | 20/08/2024 | 4 | HCP 3U | $11,800.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Good | Brandon Wilkie | 58kg | 3:04.14 | - | 3 |
| 8.0L | $3.50 |
1/6 | 16/08/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Silvestre De Sousa | 56kg | 3:03.21 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $4.33 |
1/11 | 29/07/2024 | 5 | APP HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | NS | Brandon Wilkie | 55.5kg | 3:06.47 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.67 |
2/10 | 24/07/2024 | 21 | HCP 3 | $10,340.00 | Lingfield | 2615m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 58.5kg | 2:46.86 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
5/14 | 03/07/2024 | 4 | HCP 3U | $11,800.00 | Epsom Downs | 2414m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 56.5kg | 2:41.10 | - | 15 |
| 5.3L | $4.00 |
2/7 | 29/06/2024 | 10 | APP HCP 3 | $13,060.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Good Firm | Brandon Wilkie | 61kg | 2:31.20 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
4/8 | 19/06/2024 | 15 | HCP 3 | $11,800.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good Soft | Marco Ghiani | 60kg | 2:12.22 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
2/13 | 04/06/2024 | 14 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good Soft | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 2:11.93 | - | 12 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 0.5 len at this track May 8 over 2400m defeating Sawgrass carrying 60.5kg at $4.50. Before that 2nd of 12 at Wolverhampton on April 21 over 2400m, 2 len behind Pysanka carrying 59kg at $11. Capable enough on her day and is expected to run well.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 08/05/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Brighton | 2414m | Good Firm | William Cox | 60.5kg | 2:34.59 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
2/12 | 21/04/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | William Cox | 59kg | 2:38.99 | - | 11 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
4/7 | 10/04/2025 | 173 | HCP F 4U | $14,020.00 | Lingfield | 2012m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 56kg | 2:07.24 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
4/7 | 19/10/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 59kg | 2:41.43 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $4.33 |
5/9 | 05/10/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Rhys Clutterbuck | 62kg | 2:42.38 | - | 9 |
| 3.3L | $2.63 |
1/8 | 27/09/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 60.5kg | 2:39.57 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
6/13 | 14/09/2024 | 15 | APP FLAT HCP 3U | $10,120.00 | Bath | 2313m | Good | William Dunlop | 66kg | 2:30.35 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
2/6 | 30/08/2024 | 17 | APP HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good Firm | William Dunlop | 62kg | 1:42.20 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $4.33 |
2/14 | 13/08/2024 | 15 | APP NOVFLAT HCP 3U | $11,540.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good Firm | William Dunlop | 69.5kg | 2:10.61 | - | 12 |
| 8.5L | $6.50 |
3/13 | 29/07/2024 | 23 | APP HCP 4U | $10,120.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | William Dunlop | 66.5kg | 2:04.15 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $9.50 |
4/11 | 06/07/2024 | 19 | APP HCP 4U | $11,540.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good | William Dunlop | 65kg | 2:11.87 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Darragh Keenan
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last run ran last of 7 at this track on April 29 over 2400m, 53 len behind It's Tim with 61kg at $81. At only start last preparation ran last of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather on August 14 over 2400m, 9 len behind Damascus Steel carrying 63kg at $29. Not going well enough.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 29/04/2025 | 258 | HCP APP 4U | $12,180.00 | Brighton | 2393m | Good Firm | David Egan | 61kg | 2:33.74 | - | 8 |
| 53.2L | $81.00 |
10/10 | 14/08/2024 | 101 | HCP 3U | $15,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | P J McDonald | 63kg | 2:38.46 | - | 1 |
| 9.0L | $29.00 |
5/5 | 05/05/2024 | 15 | HCP 4U | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Heavy | Rob Hornby | 60kg | 2:17.58 | - | 2 |
| 16.0L | $8.50 |
14/18 | 20/04/2024 | 220 | HCP 4U | $37,480.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Soft | Tom Marquand | 57kg | 2:06.93 | - | 6 |
| 14.8L | $21.00 |
5/7 | 13/09/2023 | 17 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Tramore | 2414m | Good | Scott McCullagh | 60.5kg | 2:43.47 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
3/9 | 27/08/2023 | 46 | HCP 3U | $39,770.00 | Naas | 2112m | GY | Nathan Crosse | 54kg | 2:17.99 | - | 9 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |
11/14 | 12/07/2023 | 43 | MDN 3U | $21,680.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Good | Shane Foley | 61kg | 2:16.17 | - | 12 |
| 26.3L | $5.00 |
3/13 | 30/05/2023 | 8 | MDN 3U | $21,680.00 | Tipperary | 2514m | Good | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 2:47.30 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
5/14 | 22/05/2023 | - | MDN 3U | $22,550.00 | Roscommon | 2112m | GY | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | 2:21.97 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |