1. 13:45 Star Sports Brighton Owners Series Handicap

(6f/5f 215y, Class 6 Handicap)

Rank	Horse (Age)	TimeWise Total Rating	Jockey	Trainer
1	State Of Madness (4)	239.7447	Darragh Keenan	Charlie Clover
2	Roman Spring (5)	227.4597	Mr Joe Leavy	J Bridger / R Cook

Recent Form and Comments

• State Of Madness (4yo): This horse readily landed a gamble and opened his account in a similar event over course and distance (C&D) (good to soft) last week on his debut for his new stable. He looks capable of defying a 5lb penalty.
• Roman Spring (5yo): This horse has recorded wins over C&D (good to firm) in July and September. He was held by both State Of Madness and Fai Fai in course running last week but is considered likely to make the frame again.

Spotlight Verdict

STATE OF MADNESS (nap) appears well up to defying a 5lb penalty, having comfortably justified strong support over C&D last week on his debut for Charlie Clover. Fai Fai is next on the shortlist, having run creditably in that contest and finished second in this race 12 months ago. Roman Spring and Grovely Belle look solid to make the frame.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups (W-PL-R): 3yo 5-5-39, 4yo+ 4-13-75.
• Fate of Favourites: 502436311.
• Trainer Records (W-PL-R) in race: Daniel Steele 0-1-1.

Assessment of Top Two

• State Of Madness:
  • Strengths: Superior TimeWise rating. Demonstrated current winning C&D form on debut for the new stable.
  • Weaknesses: Has to carry a 5lb penalty.
  • Suitability: Highly suitable, recently demonstrated ability over C&D.
• Roman Spring:
  • Strengths: Proven course and distance winner. Considered a solid chance for the frame.
  • Weaknesses: Was recently beaten by State Of Madness over the course.
  • Suitability: Suitable based on prior C&D success.

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2. 14:20 Star Sports We Believe In Bookmaking EBF Restricted Novice Stakes

(6f/5f 215y, Class 5 Novice Stakes)

Rank	Horse (Age)	TimeWise Total Rating	Jockey	Trainer
1	Perola (2)	293.5029	Finley Marsh	Richard Hughes
2	Boss Lady (IRE) (2)	241.3851	Miss Taryn Langley (5)	Hilal Kobeissi

Recent Form and Comments

• Perola (2yo): Showed promise when finishing second of 12, beaten only a neck, and was the best of the newcomers in a 6f AW contest at Kempton. He is respected and open to progress.
• Boss Lady (IRE) (2yo): She is a leading player based on her turf efforts, where she achieved second-place finishes over 6f at Windsor and Chepstow. Her form dipped over 7f on AW last time.

Spotlight Verdict

The biggest form contenders are thrice-raced Boss Lady and once-raced PEROLA, with preference for the latter who is open to progress. Afton Down (second choice) is interesting with improvement on the cards.

Race Statistics

• Fate of Favourites: 1112122.

Assessment of Top Two

• Perola:
  • Strengths: Highest TimeWise rating. Impressive debut performance on AW and expected to progress.
  • Weaknesses: Only one prior run.
  • Suitability: Respected newcomer with scope for improvement.
• Boss Lady (IRE):
  • Strengths: Has established strong turf form at this distance.
  • Weaknesses: Recent form on AW dipped.
  • Suitability: Strong claims if performing to her previous turf level.

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3. 14:55 Star Sports EBF ‘Confined’ Restricted Novice Stakes

(1m/7f 216y, Class 4 Novice Stakes)

Rank	Horse (Age)	TimeWise Total Rating	Jockey	Trainer
1	Only In Manila (2)	297.9084	Neil Callan	Simon Crisford
2	Quarter (IRE) (2)	277.6984	S M Levey	Hilal Kobeissi

Recent Form and Comments

• Only In Manila (2yo): Finished second of seven in a 1m AW maiden last month, despite blowing the start. He made steady headway in the last 2f. Brings clear potential, with only one rival having a better form chance.
• Quarter (IRE) (2yo): Won a maiden here (7f, soft) one month ago on debut. He was held up and last at halfway but led over 2f out and was soon in firm control, although he looked green. Needs improvement to defy the penalty, but his debut was promising.

Spotlight Verdict

Magical Merlot’s second on the AW last time sets the standard and there was promise in his turf runs before that. There was enough encouragement, however, in QUARTER’s first-time-out win here last month to suggest that he may improve sufficiently to defy a penalty. Only In Manila (second choice) is also firmly in the equation, given his last-to-second effort at Southwell, and the newcomer Cape Fear needs a check from Andrew Balding’s yard.

Race Statistics

• Fate of Favourites: 221122.
• Trainer Records (W-PL-R) in race: Andrew Balding 0-1-3.

Assessment of Top Two

• Only In Manila:
  • Strengths: Highest TimeWise rating. Demonstrated significant potential on debut, overcoming a poor start to finish strongly.
  • Weaknesses: One previous start only (AW).
  • Suitability: Firmly in the equation due to potential and strong debut performance.
• Quarter (IRE):
  • Strengths: Proven winner on the course. May improve enough to defy the penalty.
  • Weaknesses: Showed greenness on debut and must overcome a penalty.
  • Suitability: Highly regarded, strong local debut form.

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4. 15:30 Starsports.Bet Handicap

(1m/7f 216y, Class 5 Handicap)

Rank	Horse (Age)	TimeWise Total Rating	Jockey	Trainer
1	Joycean Way (4)	240.4548	Jason Watson	Gary and Josh Moore
2	Oj Lifestyle (IRE) (5)	237.3498	T P Queally	Gary and Josh Moore

Recent Form and Comments

• Joycean Way (4yo): A maiden who is threatening to get off the mark, having finished second in four of his last five outings. He was beaten only a neck over C&D recently. He is back up in grade but is not ruled out.
• Oj Lifestyle (IRE) (5yo): Recorded two C&D wins in 2024, the second off his current handicap mark. He was recently behind two of today’s rivals here but holds a good chance if he returns to his best form.

Spotlight Verdict

Low-mileage 4yo TENBOB TOMMY is taken to build on his C&D effort and get off the mark. Last year’s winner Marsh Benham is next on the shortlist, ahead of Lunanova who has possibilities with her usual hood reapplied.

Race Statistics

• Fate of Favourites: 241130211.
• Trainer Records (W-PL-R) in race: George Baker 1-1-3, Eve Johnson Houghton 0-1-2.

Assessment of Top Two

• Joycean Way:
  • Strengths: Highest TimeWise rating. Highly consistent recent form (four seconds in five runs), including a narrow C&D defeat.
  • Weaknesses: Remains a maiden. Competing back up in grade.
  • Suitability: Strong consistency makes him a contender.
• Oj Lifestyle (IRE):
  • Strengths: Proven C&D winner, capable off this mark.
  • Weaknesses: Recent form behind key rivals suggests he needs to bounce back.
  • Suitability: Suitable if returning to previous winning form.

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5. 16:05 Parkfield Equine Solutions Handicap

(1m 2f/1m 1f 207y, Class 6 Handicap)

Rank	Horse (Age)	TimeWise Total Rating	Jockey	Trainer
1	Birthday Angel (IRE) (5)	250.8516	Rhys Clutterbuck	Mrs L Richards
2	Mcted (7)	223.9816	Alice Bond (7)	M Dunne

Recent Form and Comments

• Birthday Angel (IRE) (5yo): Scored comfortably over C&D (good to soft) last week on his first attempt at Brighton, opening his account. The 5lb penalty places him on his future mark, and he is respected.
• Mcted (7yo): Recorded a comfortable win, dictating the pace, at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) last Saturday on debut for a new yard. He is running 1lb ahead of the assessor under the penalty and does not need to dictate the pace.

Spotlight Verdict

The strongest contenders in the present moment are Mc’ted and BIRTHDAY ANGEL who both scored comfortably last week. The latter is preferred in his bid for a C&D double. Thundering Breeze is third choice ahead of Shabu Shabu.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups (W-PL-R): 3yo 4-6-30, 4yo+ 5-11-60.
• Fate of Favourites: 223211625.
• Trainer Records (W-PL-R) in race: Gary & Josh Moore 1-0-1, Jonathan Portman 0-1-1.

Assessment of Top Two

• Birthday Angel (IRE):
  • Strengths: Highest TimeWise rating. Recent C&D winner who took well to Brighton. Now running off his future mark. Preferred by the Spotlight Verdict.
  • Weaknesses: Must defy a 5lb penalty.
  • Suitability: Highly suitable, expected to perform well for the C&D double.
• Mcted:
  • Strengths: Recent comfortable AW winner (5 days ago). Well weighted under a penalty (1lb ahead of the assessor).
  • Weaknesses: Quick turnaround from a Saturday AW win. Needs to translate recent form back to turf.
  • Suitability: Strong form claims, provided the switch back to turf is successful.

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6. 16:40 Docker Hughes Memorial Handicap

(7f/6f 210y, Class 6 Handicap)

Rank	Horse (Age)	TimeWise Total Rating	Jockey	Trainer
1	Starsong (IRE) (6)	248.3225	Mason Paetel (5)	M Appleby
2	Poetic Force (IRE) (11)	247.3335	Jack Doughty	A W Carroll

Recent Form and Comments

• Starsong (IRE) (6yo): Has a solid Brighton record this season (31412). Ran creditably when second behind a gambled-on winner last week. She is in the mix and has form over 7f, although she has mainly raced at sprint trips.
• Poetic Force (IRE) (11yo): A veteran whose consistent 2025 form includes two wins at Brighton. Finished a creditable third here last time. Has solid claims but is considered rather vulnerable in this competitive field.

Spotlight Verdict

Being nicely ahead of the assessor, A PINT OF BEAR has a great chance provided his C&D effort is backed up. Starsong, another contender who finished runner-up here last week, is second choice ahead of the similarly solid Oh So Audacious.

Race Statistics

• Trainer Records (W-PL-R) in race: Jim Boyle 2-1-3, Patrick Chamings 0-2-3, Tony Carroll 0-3-6.

Assessment of Top Two

• Starsong (IRE):
  • Strengths: Highest TimeWise rating. Excellent and consistent Brighton course form (including a recent second).
  • Weaknesses: Raced mainly at sprint trips, though has 7f form.
  • Suitability: A strong contender given local record and recent form.
• Poetic Force (IRE):
  • Strengths: Consistent veteran with multiple Brighton wins this year. Good recent third. Strong TimeWise rating.
  • Weaknesses: Viewed as vulnerable in a competitive field.
  • Suitability: Solid claims based on experience and local consistency.

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7. 17:15 Buzz Bingo Full House Handicap

(5½f/5f 60y, Class 6 Handicap)

Rank	Horse (Age)	TimeWise Total Rating	Jockey	Trainer
1	Marcus (4)	209.7998	Charles Bishop	Charlie Wallis
2	Kento (4)	203.7801	Jack Doughty	A W Carroll

Recent Form and Comments

• Marcus (4yo): This is an exposed 28-race maiden. He finished a remote second in the corresponding race 12 months ago. He is likely to give his running.
• Kento (4yo): Won a 5f handicap on AW in March. He was placed twice over 5f in August. His last two efforts were less successful over 7f and a mile. Not ruled out now returning to 5f.

Spotlight Verdict

Barnsnape Boy could well bounce back to form and he is high on the list, along with Antiphon.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups (W-PL-R): 3yo 0-1-2, 4yo+ 1-0-3.
• Trainer Records (W-PL-R) in race: Tony Carroll 1-0-1, Charlie Wallis 0-1-1.

Assessment of Top Two

• Marcus:
  • Strengths: Highest TimeWise rating. Proven course experience, having placed second in this race previously. Expected to run consistently.
  • Weaknesses: Exposed maiden (28 runs). Usually faces stronger opposition.
  • Suitability: Expected to be consistent.
• Kento:
  • Strengths: Proven 5f form (AW winner and placed runs). Returns to a preferred sprinting distance.
  • Weaknesses: Disappointing recent runs at longer trips.
  • Suitability: Not ruled out returning to 5f.