TimeWise Chronicles

Brighton; Timewise Top Two ranked plus analysis.

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This response works through all Brighton races in chronological order, identifying the TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses, summarising their recent form and comments, providing the Spotlight Verdict and Race Statistics, and assessing the chances of the Top Two, drawing exclusively from the provided sources.

Brighton Races: Monday 29th September 2025

1. 2.10 Streamline Always Leading The Way Apprentice Handicap

(Class 6, 5½f, Good, 3yo+, 8 runners)

HorseAgeTimeWise Master Total Rating
Starsong (IRE)6236
Recon Mission (IRE)9225

Recent Form and Comments

  • Starsong (IRE) (6yo): His last three ratings (LR, 2LR, 3LR) are 60, 25, and 19. He is a C&D winner three runs ago and maintained a consistent run when finishing fourth here four weeks ago. The Spotlight considers him more reliable than Antiphon.
  • Recon Mission (IRE) (9yo): His last three ratings are 61, 20, and 15. He is dangerous when he can get to the front early, as demonstrated when finishing a close third last week at Lingfield (AW). However, it is worrying that he has been well held in three previous runs at Brighton. He runs here in first-time blinkers (b1).

Spotlight Verdict

“With most of these hard to trust, a chance is taken that BARNSNAPE BOY will click back into gear on this return to drier ground. Starsong is more reliable than Antiphon, though the now-blinkered Recon Mission (second choice) could be the danger if able to get to the front early, for all that Brighton hasn’t served him well in the past”.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 3yo 1-1-5, 4yo+ 0-1-4.
  • Fate of Favourites: Not provided in the sources for this race.
  • Trainer Records (Runners in this race, W-PL-R): J S Moore 1-0-2. (Trainer win-rate in last 14 days: A Carroll 45%, S C Williams 50%, M Attwater 36%, J Moore 57%).

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • Starsong:
    • Strengths: Holds the highest TimeWise Master rating (236). Is a reliable C&D winner who ran consistently four weeks ago.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: No recent specific weaknesses are highlighted, and he is suited to the course.
  • Recon Mission (IRE):
    • Strengths: Second highest TimeWise Master rating (225). Ran well last week (third on AW). The application of blinkers (b1) suggests connections are looking for improvement.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Brighton form is a major concern, having been well held in three previous runs here. Named the second choice in the Spotlight.

2. 2.45 Streamline Always First Past The Post! Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

(Class 5, 7f, Good, 3yo+, 4 runners)

HorseAgeTimeWise Master Total Rating
Fierce Fortitude3247
Cosmo Goodspeed (IRE)3223

Recent Form and Comments

  • Fierce Fortitude (3yo): His last three ratings are 70, 31, and 15. He was ridden more positively than his main rival (Cosmo Goodspeed) when finishing just ahead of him at Kempton. He subsequently gave the favourite a race at Newcastle (again over 7f) and is regarded as the form pick.
  • Cosmo Goodspeed (IRE) (3yo): His last three ratings are 60, 28, and 13. He rallied for fourth place at Kempton, just behind Fierce Fortitude. He was a beaten favourite at Ffos Las on heavy ground. He is considered to have every chance.

Spotlight Verdict

“The form pick is FIERCE FORTITUDE, though he did race more prominently than Cosmo Goodspeed when just ahead of the Meehan horse at Kempton and it could be close between the pair”.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 3yo 1-1-5, 4yo+ 0-0-1.
  • Fate of Favourites: Not provided in the sources for this race.
  • Trainer Records (Recent % W-R): K P De Foy 80%, B Meehan 50%, J Jones 33%, A Haynes 23%.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • Fierce Fortitude:
    • Strengths: Highest TimeWise Master rating (247). He is explicitly named the form pick by the Spotlight. Shows genuine ability having given the favourite a race at Newcastle.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: He benefited from a prominent ride over Cosmo Goodspeed at Kempton, suggesting the margin between them could be narrow.
  • Cosmo Goodspeed (IRE):
    • Strengths: Second highest TimeWise Master rating (223). Has shown promise, rallying for fourth at Kempton. He is rated highly enough to have every chance.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Was beaten as a favourite on heavy ground. The race is expected to be close between the top two.

3. 3.20 Download The At The Races App Nursery Handicap

(Class 6, 7f, Good, 2yo, 6 runners)

HorseAgeTimeWise Master Total Rating
Arvana Belle (IRE)2211
Pimentel2182

Recent Form and Comments

  • Arvana Belle (IRE) (2yo): Her last three ratings are 58, 33, and 10. She justified market support on her nursery debut over 6f here (good) and nearly followed up on her return visit (soft). She was clear of the third and was only raised 3lb for her efforts.
  • Pimentel (2yo): Her last three ratings are 44, 21, and 13. She ran in a nursery debut at Wolverhampton (7f) last week as a 28-1 shot but failed to raise her modest profile. She is noted as opposable.

Spotlight Verdict

“The safe play has to be ARVANA BELLE who has finished first and second in two nurseries here, last time finishing well clear of the third. Receding could be interesting on his nursery debut should market vibes bode well, though as things stand second preference is for Molly Mac”.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: Only 2yo runners.
  • Fate of Favourites: 1313.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): J S Moore 1-0-2. (Trainer win-rate in last 14 days: Darryll Holland 100%, M Tregoning 80%, M Keady 43%, C B Millman 50%, J Moore 57%).

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • Arvana Belle (IRE):
    • Strengths: Highest TimeWise Master rating (211). The safe play and has performed excellently at this track, finishing first and second in her only two nurseries here. Only raised 3lb after her latest performance.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Highly suited to the venue and conditions.
  • Pimentel:
    • Strengths: Second highest TimeWise Master rating (182).
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Failed to show improvement on her nursery debut last week and is considered opposable. Needs a massive step up to challenge the principals.

4. 3.55 Brighton Racecourse Christmas Parties Handicap

(Class 5, 1m, Good, 3yo+, 11 runners)

HorseAgeTimeWise Master Total Rating
Darvel (IRE)7270
Dalmally3262

Recent Form and Comments

  • Darvel (IRE) (7yo): His last three ratings are 88, 40, and 17. He is in excellent form, having won three of his last six races. His latest win was easy enough at Salisbury (1m, good to soft), earning a 6lb rise. He has won twice previously at Brighton.
  • Dalmally (3yo): His last three ratings are 79, 26, and 17. He won his maiden here. He was only beaten a length at Windsor last time (1m, good), despite doing his share of hanging. He wears first-time blinkers (b1), which are noted as a potentially notable addition.

Spotlight Verdict

“Although absent for 100 days since below par over 6f, BINTJAN (nap) can go well when fresh and her keeping-on efforts in 7f handicaps bode well for this longer trip. OJ Lifestyle will be aided by a strong pace and he likes it here, as does Uncle Dick who just doesn’t seem to turn up elsewhere. Dalmally, Play Me and Darvel have chances, as do one or two others”.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: Not provided in the sources for this race.
  • Fate of Favourites: Not provided in the sources for this race.
  • Trainer Records (Recent % W-R): P Chamings 50%, H Morrison 67%.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • Darvel (IRE):
    • Strengths: Highest TimeWise Master rating (270). Highly consistent and in winning form. Proven on good ground and has won twice at Brighton. Has chances according to the Spotlight.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Carries a 6lb rise for his most recent win.
  • Dalmally:
    • Strengths: Second highest TimeWise Master rating (262). Won his maiden at Brighton and was competitive last time out. The addition of blinkers is positive. Has chances according to the Spotlight.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Displayed hanging tendencies in his last race.

5. 4.30 Tips For Every Race At raceday-ready.com Handicap

(Class 6, 1m4f, Good, 3yo+, 7 runners)

HorseAgeTimeWise Master Total Rating
Just Adair3268
Love You Back (IRE)3239

Recent Form and Comments

  • Just Adair (3yo): His last three ratings are 72, 32, and 12. He was quiet in novice races but has come good in handicaps, securing narrow wins at Windsor (about 1m3f) on two visits. He is only 4lb higher than his last win and is viewed as the improver.
  • Love You Back (IRE) (3yo): His last three ratings are 60, 28, and 17. He remains competitive but is often a beaten favourite, having lost the role in four of his last six races. He is described as “struggling to get the job done” but is likely to be thereabouts again.

Spotlight Verdict

“Love You Back continues to flatter to deceive. Just Adair (second choice) is the improver but what he’ll make of Brighton remains to be seen so preference is for the downgraded AL KHAWANEEJ RIVER. He too has no course form but the undulations of Goodwood haven’t bothered him”.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 3yo 1-1-5, 4yo+ 2-3-15.
  • Fate of Favourites: 412.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Marcus Tregoning 1-0-1. (Trainer win-rate in last 14 days: M Attwater 36%, R Hannon 61%, G & J Moore 63%).

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • Just Adair:
    • Strengths: Highest TimeWise Master rating (268). Is improving quickly in handicaps. Only 4lb higher than his latest success. Named the second choice in the Spotlight.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: This track (Brighton) will be a new experience for him, which is a key reservation.
  • Love You Back (IRE):
    • Strengths: Second highest TimeWise Master rating (239). Consistent and likely to be near the front.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: He “flatter[s] to deceive” and has failed to win despite being competitive, often as a beaten favourite.

6. 5.05 Free Tips Daily On attheraces.com Handicap

(Class 6, 7f, Good, 3yo+, 14 runners)

HorseAgeTimeWise Master Total Rating
Toussarok7251
Kondratiev Wave (IRE)8220

Recent Form and Comments

  • Toussarok (7yo): His last three ratings are 76, 27, and 14. He showed a string of good runs here before winning by 3l at Wolverhampton (7f). He is running off a 7lb higher mark, which reduces his appeal, especially as the race might not unfold perfectly for him. He is a C D winner.
  • Kondratiev Wave (IRE) (8yo): His last three ratings are 47, 25, and 13. He had a wide trip at Lingfield six days ago (7f), so his run was not bad. Three of his four wins last year came at Brighton. He is respected. He is a C D winner.

Spotlight Verdict

“The 3yo filly DESERT BEAUTY is more consistent than most of these having finished second in her last two races on turf and a repeat of last week’s clear second at Leicester will see her bang there. King Of War is on a good mark and returned to form on the AW a week ago. Mighty Real is testing the patience but his turn should come”.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 3yo 3-7-38, 4yo+ 7-12-63.
  • Fate of Favourites: 2503222115.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Tony Carroll 1-2-11. (Trainer win-rate in last 14 days: A Carroll 45%, J Morland 62%, G & J Moore 63%, M Wigham 67%, H Morrison 67%).

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • Toussarok:
    • Strengths: Highest TimeWise Master rating (251). Has a strong history of good runs at Brighton and is a C D winner.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Faces a challenging 7lb rise.
  • Kondratiev Wave (IRE):
    • Strengths: Second highest TimeWise Master rating (220). Excellent course record (three wins here last year). Respectable despite a poor trip recently.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: More exposed as an 8yo, but suited to the track.

7. 5.40 Get Raceday Ready Handicap

(Class 6, 6f, Good, 3yo+, 10 runners)

HorseAgeTimeWise Master Total Rating
Rovinia3220
Roman Spring (IRE)5215

Recent Form and Comments

  • Rovinia (3yo): Her last three ratings are 65, 25, and 15. She has only had six career races and was narrowly denied over 6f on the AW this month. She appears to have some quirks.
  • Roman Spring (IRE) (5yo): His last three ratings are 62, 28, and 13. His sole win in 34 starts came in a C&D classified race this summer. He did go close off 3lb higher not long after that breakthrough win. He is a C D winner.

Spotlight Verdict

“Roger Teal’s ROVINIA has fewer convictions than these infrequent winners and she very nearly won her last race. Mehmo (second choice) and Hannah’s Return could be in the mix on the back of breaks”.

Race Statistics

  • Age Groups: 3yo 3-3-15, 4yo+ 6-11-54.
  • Fate of Favourites: 242151111.
  • Trainer Records (W-PL-R): Jim Boyle 1-1-4, Michael Attwater 0-1-3. (Trainer win-rate in last 14 days: R Cook & J Bridger 29%, Dr R Newland & J Insole 50%).

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • Rovinia:
    • Strengths: Highest TimeWise Master rating (220). Is relatively unexposed (only six races). Named the preference in the Spotlight due to having fewer convictions than rivals.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Has some quirks.
  • Roman Spring (IRE):
    • Strengths: Second highest TimeWise Master rating (215). A C&D winner. Showed ability recently when going close off 3lb higher.
    • Weaknesses/Suitability: Highly exposed, with only one win from 34 starts (classified race). Has had plenty of chances in handicaps.

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