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WELCOME
Good afternoon and welcome to Brighton Racecourse, and to the first day of the Star Sports Festival of Racing.
We have been looking forward to this week all year, and the Brighton Racecourse Team are delighted we are able to spend the next three days with you. Alongside the racing, we also have, the fabulous Ultra Swing band, who will be around the site to keep you entertained.
We have six action-packed races this afternoon, with our feature race; the Class 4 Carlsberg Danish Pilsner Brighton Mile Challenge Handicap at 3.55pm.
The Brighton Mile Challenge was first run in 1947 and won by Admiral’s Yarn and the Brighton Mile Challenge Trophy is one of our most historic races and steeped in good stories.
The late Queen Elizabeth has twice displayed the trophy at Buckingham Palace. Her Majesty was so proud of the first victory by Talent (1992) she had it cleaned, restored and polished. Set The Fashion ensured her second victory during 1993.
More recent highlights include a first ever dead heat in 2010 when the judge could not split favourite Licence To Till (Kieran Fallon) and the Hayley Turner partnered Lastkingofscotland.
Thank you to our sponsors for their continued support; Star Sports and Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company.
We hope you have a fantastic day and look forward to welcoming you back soon. We return for more racing action tomorrow for the second day of the Star Sports Festival of Racing; our Ladies Day!
Paul Ellison Executive Director
MEET THE TEAM
Paul Ellison Executive Director
Sam Goatcher Financial Controller
Philip Hide Clerk of the Course
Polly Chapman Business Manager
Richard Langley Head Groundsman
Brighton Racecourse is part of Arena Racing Company which includes; Bath, Chepstow, Doncaster, Ffos Las, Fontwell Park, Great Yarmouth, Hereford, Lingfield Park, Newcastle, Royal Windsor, Sedgefield, Southwell, Uttoxeter, Worcester and Wolverhampton racecourses.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Abandonment Policy
In the event of a race meeting being abandoned after the first race has been run, no refund will be made in respect of admission charges and emergency admission tickets will be invalid
Admission Policy
The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to, or expel any person from, the racecourse, without assigning a reason for so doing, and does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage to persons or to their property
Disabled Users
Free parking is available by the turnstiles for blue badge holders. For disabled visitors requiring a carer, the carer is admitted free of charge. There is disabled access to both restaurants and a variety of disabled toilets across the racecourse.
Dress Code
Racegoers are advised to wear attire suitable to the weather conditions, however patrons in the Premier Enclosure are requested not to wear sports shorts, ripped denim or football shirts Shirts must be worn at all times in all enclosures.
Emergency Procedures for your safety
Should an incident occur which is beyond our control, it is important that you are aware of how we intend to look after you. As part of our safety management, we have employed professionally trained and experienced security staff to be located at various points throughout the Racecourse. This information is precautionary and we trust the procedures will not be needed Please remember in the event of an emergency, to take your belongings with you and under the direction of Brighton Racecourse representatives, proceed quickly and quietly to the agreed area
Horse & Jockey Welfare at Brighton
Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider. Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface
On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse. The locations and vehicle movements of
these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site We also have a highspecification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital
It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse. We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.brightonracecourse.co.uk.
Radios and Mobile Telephones
The use of all types of communication equipment is strictly controlled at all racecourses. Members of the public may not use two-way radios, scanning receivers etc., for any purpose at the racecourse. Mobile telephones may not be used in or near any designated betting area, or for offcourse betting purposes. Further details are available from the racecourse office.
Photography
Racegoers may take photographs for private purposes in the Grandstand & Paddock and Premier Enclosure. Under no circumstances may photographs taken on the Racecourse be used for publication. Flash photography is extremely dangerous where horses are involved and we kindly ask you not to use flash photography anywhere in the Paddock or near the Winners’ Enclosure.
Taxi
A complimentary telephone is available in the Racecourse Reception to book taxis. Alternatively, racegoers can call Streamline Taxis on 01273 202020 It is advisable to book as far in advance as possible to avoid any delay.
HBLB Prize Money
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £166,321 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 24th June to 15th September 2024
The Brighton Racecourse Executive would like to thank our sponsors and wish them an enjoyable and prosperous day’s racing.
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Stewards of the Meeting
Chief Steward Fergus Sweeney Stewards’ Panel Chair Allan Hepworth
Starters
James Stenning
Sam Avis
Judge
Jane Green
Clerk Of The Scales
Chris Hill
Medical Officers
Dr Rizwan Ghani
Dr Robert Denney
Dr Rushda Ghani
Veterinary Officer
Amy Hawthorn
Daniel Andrews, Kate Smith, Cody Watkins HAVE
Veterinary Surgeon
Sussex Equine Hospital
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Sarah Collins
Peter Double
Carol Leggett
Commentator
Simon Holt
Betting Ring Manager
Vicki Moore
Raceday Presenter
Anthony Kemp
Executive Director
Paul Ellison
Clerk of the Course
Philip Hide
Lead Safeguarding Official
Paul Ellison 07787 254 792
Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Philip Hide 07976 761 945
Head Groundsman
Richard Langley
Farrier
Martin Hogan, RSS
FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND
HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD
No of days since last ran
form guide previous performances /=new season -=new year
Bold type shows all weather form
C=course winner
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
BF=beaten favourite horse’s name horse’s saddlecloth number colour graphic draw age weight st-lbs
3 TRYSTER (IRE) (11) 3 3 9-5 (3)
B g Shamardal (USA) - Min Alhawa (USA) Adam Kirby
Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Br Herbertstown House Stud Emirates
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort Third of 9 in maiden at Newmarket (10f, good to firm, 9/1) on debut 11 days ago, not knocked about. Open to plenty of improvement. TFR HHHHH BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race
HHHHI Good chance of being placed.
HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims.
HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability
The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances)
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating birthplace of horse if not Great Britain
STAND BY FOR ANOTHER TONY CARROLL WINNER GLUT
by Will Lefebve, Racing Journalist
LEWIS CARROLL (real name CHARLES LUTWIDGE DODGSON, 1832-1898) will forever be remembered by those of a certain age, particularly English History & Literature students, as a Guildford-born author, poet, mathematician, photographer and Anglican priest.
“What’s this luminary got to do with horse racing” I hear? Yes, he was the intellectual who nearly 160 years ago famously penned “ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND” and its sequel “THROUGH THE LOOKING-GLASS”, followed by those nonsense offerings “JABBERWOCKY” & “THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK”!
Well, here’s the gist. Ronnie (singer), Declan (horse trainer), John (jockey) and Roy (goalkeeper) are four other wel-known CARROLLS, but the guy with that surname most familiar to BRIGHTON turf diehards over the past 15 years is unquestionably the universally-liked & LAMBOURN-born TONY (26-02-1957).
No relation to LEWIS, I believe, but someone for whom WONDERLAND aptly sums up TONY’s “second home” by the seaside, the scenic “switchback horseshoeshaped track” overlooking the English Channel high above Whitehawk Hill and Roedean School. I wonder if he uses a “looking-glass” as he trawls through the weekly “bible” known as the “Racing Calendar” in search of opportunities for his string of almost 100 horses?
As is common knowledge, Tony is such a major player nowadays down here in “BN2” that his regular long distance raiders from far off Cropthorne, near Pershore, Worcs (WR10) - an area most associated with apples and orchards - have earned their trainer legendary status.
The “Freshfield Road” venue has accommodated a remarkable 428 Carroll runners since 2019 alone, yielding 48 winners, and to quote gifted scribe David Ashforth from a recent RACING POST column: “If only Brighton paid appearance money!”
For the record, his very first Brighton runner as a trainer was MAC’S DREAM (Michael Tebbutt up), 7th of 15 on May 4, 1999 in a £3,184-50 six furlongs maiden handicap, in which the other trainers still in the business today were Gary Moore, John Bridger, George Margarson, John Gosden and Rae Guest.
But Tony had to wait 11 years to celebrate that first training success at Brighton, with one of his favourite horses, KING OLAV. I suppose it had to be a coincidence that Brighton was the same venue where Tony’s racing career got off the ground
Photographer: DARREN COOL
POUR LA VICTOIRE winning at Brighton
as a young apprentice having only his second career mount, 37 years before King Olav’s success, and six days before MORSTON’S famous EPSOM DERBY triumph.
A.CARROLL, claiming 5lb on his boss Pat Taylor’s bay filly QUITE SWEET, comfortably saw off six other “kids” including David Holley, to land a gamble in the £399 Glynde Apprentice Handicap, and that was to be the first of 254 wins in the saddle before he switched to training in the mid-90s. Ask Tony to explain how Brighton racecourse has become an essential part of his life, and he’ll tell you it has been a genuinely natural, thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding, unplanned path to seaside splendour
“I suppose we’ve created our own mini-Goodwood down here because our horses invariably run well at Brighton. Most of the string are not Goodwood standard, but Brighton suits most of them, and these occasions are magical for everyone associated with the yard. It’s like a little Festival for us”, says the 67-year-old.
“My owners and I love the place, they encourage us to run here, and we’ve had a stack of winners. I don’t know exactly how many we’ll run, or how many owners in total will be on the course, but most of them are staying in Brighton all week. I know for instance that ten of the boys are flying over from Ireland.”
CARROLL in his riding days
As this piece goes off to WEATHERBYS racecard printers, I have done my sums. They won’t all be descending on East Sussex, but 34 different Tony Carroll horses appear in the “5-day entries”, making up 52 of the 302 in total for the 18 races over the three days of the Festival!
It would be impossible to mention all the 117 CARROLL winners at Brighton since KING OLAV broke the ice, but one in particular demands a headline…..POUR LA VICTOIRE. This now-retired 14-year-old gelding ran 121 times in a 10 year career, 36 of those races at BRIGHTON.
He won 17 times (11 at Brighton), finished in the first three 54 times; earned £111,802; competed at 20 different tracks as far apart as Ayr and Goodwood; was partnered by 38 jockeys including three champions; and when he bowed out on a winning note three years ago this week, the Brighton management promptly renamed their winning connections room the “POUR LA VICTOIRE” suite!
Finally, since Tony broke his duck as a trainer at Windsor with 25-1 QUEEN OF SHANNON in August, 1996, he has sent 16,212 RUNNERS to the races, bagging a WIN total under both codes of 1,390. To quote MICHAEL PARKINSON: “REMARKABLE”!
Now in sight of his long-held ambition to complete a maiden “calendar century”his best yet is 85 in 2022 - Tony goes into battle at the Festival on 71.
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FIRST RACE 2.25
FIVE FURLONGS ABOUT 60 YARDS (5F ABT 60YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE STAR SPORTS WE BELIEVE IN
BOOKMAKING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £9500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3923, 2nd £1962, 3rd £980, 4th £490, 5th £245. (Penalty Value £4972.30) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Carroll (59 wins from 486 runners, 12%) runs WRESTLING REVENUE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (4 wins from 41 runners, 10%) runs NIGHT ON EARTH WEIGHTWATCHER: GRACE ANGEL won off a handicap mark of 86, her rating is now down 9lb to 77. LONGEST TRAVELLER: SO SMART trained by G Harris, Shirenewton, 176 miles.
This represents a slight drop in grade for GRACE ANGEL who shaped as though on the way back from her reduced mark having had a breathing operation when fourth at Chester recently, She’s marginally preferred to Night On Earth and Wrestling Revenue.
B g Kodiac - Eternal View (IRE)
Billy Loughnane
Mr Spencer Coomes Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Tally-Ho Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 15 runs this year, latest of which at York in July Creditable second of 5 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to firm 2/1) 4 days ago, no match for winner Cheekpieces back on and this is a weaker race. TFRHHHHI BHA82
2 GRACE ANGEL (GB) (11) 060204 D
4 9-9 (3)
B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Sparkle Jason Watson
Mr R. Nugent
Br ORS Bloodstock
Darryll Holland, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEWEasilybesteffortthisseasonwhenrunner-upatWindsorinMay.Hadawindopandshapedquitewellwhenfourthof9inhandicap at Chester (5.1f, good) 11 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Well weighted if building on that. TFRHHHHH BHA77
3 DAPPERLING (IRE) (74) 400-366 D
B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Floating Along (IRE)
3 9-5 (4)
Pat Dobbs
Mrs Fitri Hay Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Br Old Carhue Stud JMH Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a small-field Lingfield novice event (5f) before an excellent second in Super Sprint at Newbury 12 months ago However, proved more miss than hit since, including in trio of starts earlier this term TFRHHHII BHA76
4 SO SMART (IRE) (12) 013253 D
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Model Looks (IRE)
The Not So Smart Partnership
5 9-0 (5)
Kieran O’Neill
Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br Ballyhane Stud Grace Harris Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Finally doubled career tally at Bath in June 9/1, respectable third of 6 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Likely to give it another good go
5 WRESTLING REVENUE
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Party Animal
Lycett Racing Ltd
Br Tally-Ho Stud
(IRE) (36) 415413 CD 3 8-10 (1)
Jack Doughty (5)
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
TIMEFORM VIEW Has gained both career wins over this C&D, latterly in June 5/4, third of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) 36 days ago. Should go well with good-value claimer back on TFRHHHHI BHA67
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4. Stewards Note:
GRACE ANGEL: Following its run on 27/7/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Wrestling Revenue (IRE), 5-2 Night On Earth (IRE), 4-1 Grace Angel (GB), 8-1 So Smart (IRE), 9-1 Dapperling (IRE)
A MASTERPIECE OF BRIGHTON RACECOURSE MISCELLANY
compiled by turf historian JIM BEAVIS, whose book “THE BRIGHTON RACES”, published in 2003, tells the 220 year history of BRITAIN’S most popular seaside “roller coaster” horserace venue.
The one and a half mile long horseshoe-shaped course is one of half a dozen in Britain that do not form a complete circuit.
The first mention of a race at Brighton was in 1713.
Regular organised races began in 1783.
The Prince of Wales (the future George IV) first attended the races in 1784 and became so enamoured with Brighton that the races rapidly became established.
Legend has it that he invented hurdle racing at Brighton while out riding with aristocratic friends. They found some sheep pens which they proceeded to jump.
The course used to extend a further half mile across the golf course towards the sea. This made four mile races possible; such long races were conventional in the 18th century. They started at the winning post and went the reverse way round the track, then looping at the two-mile start and returning the conventional way.
Mile and three quarter races could be run in a similar fashion thanks to a loop at the seven furlong point.
Hurdle races were also held here in the 19th century.
Brighton’s main meeting, always at the beginning of August, formed part of the upmarket Sussex Fortnight, in the week following Glorious Goodwood, concluding with a meeting at Lewes.
In 1966 Brighton was the scene of the first winner officially trained by a woman, Norah Wilmot. The Jockey Club refused to grant women training licences until a legal challenge by another female trainer.
Leading racehorse owner Sheikh Mohammed had his first winner at Brighton racecourse on 20 June 1977 when his filly Hatta won a race here. From that small beginning Arab-owned horses went on to dominate British racing for many years.
The unusual nature of the course suits some horses particularly well. Many will remember the popular grey Roy Rocket winning nine races here. The record stands with the Tony Carroll-trained Pour La Victoire, who won for the eleventh time here in 2021.
(5F ABT 215YDS)
Total prize fund £5700 x Owners Prize Money 1st £2354, 2nd £1177, 3rd £588, 4th £294, 5th £147. (Penalty Value £2983.38) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Carroll (59 wins from 486 runners, 12%) runs EXCEL IN SPACE & WEDGEWOOD SAPPHIRE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (3 wins from 37 runners, 8%) runs EXCEL IN SPACE & WEDGEWOOD SAPPHIRE LONGEST TRAVELLERS: WEDGEWOOD SAPPHIRE & EXCEL IN SPACE trained by T Carroll, Cropthorne, 175 miles.
NELSON ROSE has yet to win a race but that could change here given she stuck to her task really well having helped set an overly-strong pace at Epsom 3 weeks ago. It will be interesting to see what Stuart Williams can do with Batal Dandy so he’s feared most.
B f Bungle Inthejungle - Rose Crown Jason Watson SRDS Racing Adam West, Epsom
Br India Channon
TIMEFORM VIEW Helped contribute toa strong gallopwhen fourthof 12 in handicap(7/2) at Epsom(7f, good) 20 days ago. Thatperformance suggests she’s in top form so she has to be considered with drop in trip likely in her favour TFRHHHHH BHA55
2 BATAL DANDY (IRE) (35) 554106 9-8 (2)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Western Tune (IRE)
TJE Racing
Brandon Wilkie (5)
Stuart Williams, Newmarket
Br Ballinvana House Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at Wetherby in June. 5/1, below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good) 35 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Richard Fahey but joined another good yard and tongue tie added to cheekpieces. TFRHHHHI BHA54
3 EXCEL IN SPACE (IRE) (29) 0000-05
B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Aeronautical (USA)
The Rebelle Boys
9-7 (5)
Jack Doughty (5)
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Mr M. Enright Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Promise initially in Ireland but very little to shout about since, last both outings for this yard. TFRHHHII BHA53
4 WEDGEWOOD SAPPHIRE (FR) (9) 004150
B f Toronado (IRE) - Etrangere (USA)
Wedgewood Estates
9-5 (1)
William Carson
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Mme Liza Judd Wedgewood Estates
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Lingfield in June Last of 10 in handicap (40/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 9 days ago but return to turf probably in her favour TFRHHHII BHA51 (-1)
5 EDERGOLE’S GIFT (IRE) (44) 0-65366
B f Reliable Man - Irishstone (IRE)
Mr B. Homewood
Br Edergole Thoroughbred Ltd
9-4 (3)
Sean Dylan Bowen (3)
Conrad Allen, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 6 in handicap (17/2) at Bath (5.7f, firm) 44 days ago. Definite player on her Lingfield
6 LITTLE WHITE DOVE (IRE) (11) 005604
Ch f Sioux Nation (USA) - Perfect Blossom
Bill & Liz Bailey
Br M. Phelan
(4)
Georgia Dobie
Mark Usher, Lambourn
Mark Usher Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, firm 18/1) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces may sharpen her up TFRHHHII BHA45
7 ANOTHER JACK (IRE) (20) 004060
Ch g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Seminole Sun (IRE)
Mr Richard Dean
Br Ms Valerie Madden
9-0 (6)
Finley Marsh
Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne
Karen Jewell Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW 50/1, eighth of 9 in minor event at Leicester (6f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Merit is established. TFRHHIII BHA42
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 1, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 7. Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
NELSON ROSE: Following its run on 18/7/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Nelson Rose (GB), 3-1 Batal Dandy (IRE), 11-2 Edergole’s Gift (IRE), 17-2 Little White Dove (IRE), 10-1 Wedgewood Sapphire (FR), 18-1 Excel In Space (IRE), 40-1 Another Jack (IRE) RACE RESULT:
POSITION OF STALLS
5f, 6f & 1m - Inside
7f - Centre
1m2f - Outside
A WARM WELCOME TO OUR OWNERS & TRAINERS
The Owners & Trainers Bar serves complimentary tea/ coffee and snacks. Of course there is also the option to dine in Silks Restaurant – a gourmet three-course meal is available to Owners & Trainers at a cost from £90.00 per person (subject to availability). If you require any assistance today please ask any member of the staff who will be happy to help you For more information please visit www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk
Total prize fund
£5700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2354, 2nd £1177, 3rd £588, 4th £294, 5th £147. (Penalty Value £2983.38) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Carroll (59 wins from 486 runners, 12%) runs DANEHILL STAR, HAWAJES, HE’S OUR STAR & RIVER WHARFE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (3 wins from 37 runners, 8%) runs DANEHILL STAR, HAWAJES, HE’S OUR STAR & RIVER WHARFE LONGEST TRAVELLER: PORT NOIR trained by R Stephens, Caldicot, 177 miles.
It’s entirely possible that LETTER OF THE LAW will be allowed his own way out in front and, if that proves to be the case, he could take some pegging back. The 5-y-o has won once and finished second seven times from 10 previous visits here and is broadly reliable. Rivas Rob Roy will be a big threat if he puts his best foot forward, as will Hawajes if he takes to this course and Port Noir if she goes to post (due to run at Ffos Las on Tuesday).
1 ARLO’S SUNSHINE (GB) (11) 320030 D
B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Touching (IRE)
Bob & Sandra Blyth
(11)
Liam Wright (5)
John E. Long, Royston
Br D. Curran Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest gelding. Twenty runs since last win in 2023. 22/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, firm) 11 days ago. Likely to find a few too good on these terms.
2 HAWAJES (IRE) (12) 003622
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Strange Magic (IRE)
Contubernium Racing
4
Jason Watson
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br GHS Bloodstock Ltd & Tally Ho Stud Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable second of 8 in minor event (6/1) at Chepstow (8.1f, good to firm) 12 days ago, running on. Should be on the premises if he takes to this sharp track One of 4 representing the Tony Carroll yard TFRHHHII BHA49
3 HE’S OUR STAR (IRE) (29) 040000 CD
B g Lord Shanakill (USA) - Afilla
Mrs Susan Keable
9 9-9 (2)
Pat Dobbs
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Irish National Stud Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Last of 7 in minor event at this C&D (soft, 28/1) 29 days ago. Visor back on and, based on recent evidence, it’s easy enough to look elsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA40
4 LETTER OF THE LAW (IRE) (12) 202104 CD
B g Lawman (FR) - Lady Ravenna (IRE)
5 9-9 (10)
Gina Mangan (3)
Mr N. G. H. Ayliffe John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn
Br Forenaghts Stud & Tinnakill Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Chepstow in July Fourth of 7 in handicap (9/2) at the same course (7.1f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Goes well here, effective on fast ground and clear chance on these terms, so there is plenty to like. TFRHHHHH BHA49
5 PORT NOIR (GB) (8) 402543 BF
Bl m Harbour Watch (IRE) - Cocabana
Mrs V. James
7 9-9 (6)
Sean Dylan Bowen (3)
Robert Stephens, Caldicot
Br R. C. Dollar & Hellwood Stud Farm Capital Windscreens & Body Glass Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Ffos Las (6f, good to firm, 16/5) 8 days ago, running on. Significantly up in trip and will be a danger to all if she takes her chance. Engaged 4.15 Ffos Las Tuesday. TFRHHHII BHA50
6 RIVAS ROB ROY (GB) (12) 312400 CD
Ch g Archipenko (USA) - Rivas Rhapsody (IRE)
9 9-9 (8)
Billy Loughnane
Mr T. J. F. Smith John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh
Br Mr D. Hefin Jones Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time C&D winner, the most recent gained in May. 12/1, last of 7 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form TFRHHHHI BHA49
7 RIVER WHARFE (GB) (29) 003514 C
Ch g Showcasing - Wahylah (IRE)
6 9-9 (3)
Jack Doughty (5)
Mr B. J. Millen Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Shutford Stud Millen Hotels
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Latest win here in June Fourth of 7 in minor event at this C&D (soft, 8/1) 29 days ago, slowly away Not without an each-way chance. TFRHHHII BHA48
1-2-3: 1.LETTER OF THE LAW (IRE) 2.RIVAS ROB ROY 3.HAWAJES (IRE)
8 ROMANOVICH (IRE) (12) 200334
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - My Favourite Thing
The Cross Racing Club
5 9-9 (5)
William Carson
John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn
Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW 9/2 and blinkered for 1st time bit below form fourth of 8 in minor event at Chepstow (8.1f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Yard saddles a seemingly stronger candidate in Letter of The Law. TFR
9 BRINTON (GB) (46) 006-445
B f Zoustar (AUS) - Bounty Box
Portlee Bloodstock
Br Farmers Hill Stud
3 9-2 (1)
Finley Marsh
Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/2, below form fifth of 10 in minor event at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm) 46 days ago, very slowly away Others make more appeal. TFRHHIII BHA48
10 CLEAR AIM (GB) (20) 400360
B f Aclaim (IRE) - Clearing
3 9-2 (7)
Charlie Bennett
The Clean Sweep Partnership Jim Boyle, Epsom
Br Paddock Space Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW 18/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Epsom (7f, good) 20 days ago, very slowly away Others look stronger. TFRHHIII BHA47
11 DANEHILL STAR
(IRE) (23) 6-54360
B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Rockshine
The Rebelle Boys
3 9-2 (9)
Kieran O’Neill
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Boocock Trading Ltd Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW 16/1, last of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 23 days ago. Likely to come up short once more TFRHHIII BHA44
2023: DE VEGAS KID (IRE) 9 9 9 Jason Watson 10-3 (Tony Carroll) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Blinkers worn by No. 4, 6, 8. Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7. Stewards Note:
RIVER WHARFE: Following its run on 9/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Port Noir (GB), 9-2 Hawajes (IRE), 5-1 Letter of The Law (IRE), 6-1 Rivas Rob Roy (GB), 11-1 River Wharfe (GB), 12-1 Romanovich (IRE), 14-1 Brinton (GB), 25-1 Danehill Star (IRE), 28-1 Clear Aim (GB), 40-1 Arlo’s Sunshine (GB), 66-1 He’s Our Star (IRE)
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THE CARLSBERG DANISH PILSNER BRIGHTON MILE CHALLENGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (For the Brighton Mile Challenge Trophy)
Total prize fund
£20000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £8258, 2nd £4130, 3rd £2064, 4th £1032, 5th £516. (Penalty Value £10468) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): E J-Houghton (20 wins from 92 runners, 22%) runs UNCLE DICK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Botti (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs DRINK DRY LONGEST TRAVELLERS: CHARMING WHISPER trained by P McBride, DRINK DRY trained by M Botti, BLENHEIM STAR trained by W Knight, all Newmarket, 120 miles.
None of these can be safely discounted but CHARMING WHISPER is nevertheless a standout contender on the back of an eye-catching effort in a pretty valuable Class 2 handicap at Newmarket’s July meeting This 3-y-o is clearly on the up (winner at Newbury and Yarmouth in June) and he may well have more to offer Optiva Star isn’t the most solid of these by any means but he has to be of interest given his stellar course record, while Blenheim Star and Drink Dry also merit serious respect. 1-2-3:
STAR (IRE)
Ch g Footstepsinthesand - Duljanah (IRE)
Mr D. A. Thorpe
Ethan Jones (5)
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br D. A. Thorpe Agetur (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Chelmsford City in April. Very good third of 12 in handicap (10/1) at this course (7f, good to firm) 43 days ago. Looks vulnerable under top-weight TFRHHHII BHA82
2 LUNATICK (GB) (23) 320-255 CD BF 4 9-12 (9)
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Alvarita
Martin Hughes & Michael Kerr-Dineen
Billy Loughnane
Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley
Br Miss K. Rausing Old Oak Holdings Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistentindividual Respectablefifthof11inhandicap(3/1)atWindsor(8.1f,good)23daysago.Solewinfrom14careerstarts was gained in a match over this C&D and, though feasibly treated, he is probably worth taking on.
3 DREAM
OF
MISCHIEF
(GB) (20) 0-20323 D
B g Oasis Dream - Saucy Minx (IRE)
Mrs F Cotton,Mr & Mrs P Conway
TFRHHHII BHA76
4 9-12 (7)
Aidan Keeley (3)
Amanda Perrett, Pulborough
Br Mr & Mrs Cotton / Mrs Suzanne Conway Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Epsom (7f, good) 20 days ago. Good second over 7f here on penultimate start, too, and likely to make his presence felt.
4 OPTIVA STAR (IRE) (25) 20-3030 CD
B g U S Navy Flag (USA) - Leaf (IRE)
Optiva Securities Ltd
Br Lynch Bages Ltd & Longfield Stud
TFRHHHII BHA76
4 9-9 (8)
Joe Leavy (5)
Richard Hannon, Marlborough
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Fourteenth of 16 in handicap (40/1) at Ascot (7f, good) 25 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Needs to bounce back but, armed with form figures of 1112 over 7f/1m at this course, there’s good reason to believe he will do just that TFRHHHHI BHA73
5 CHARMING WHISPER (GB) (25) 44-0114 D 3 9-9 (1)
B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Natsovia
Sean Dylan Bowen (3)
Exors of Serafino Agodino & P J McBride Philip McBride, Newmarket
Br Moor Park Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Two wins from 4 runs this year Latest win at Yarmouth in June 22/1, very good fourth of 13 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good) 25 days ago, caught further back than ideal Very much of interest off the same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA80
6 DRINK DRY (IRE) (26) 643214 D 3 9-7 (3)
B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Foxy Loxy (IRE) Pat Dobbs
Mr Patrick Doyle Marco Botti, Newmarket
Br Newtown Anner Stud Marco Botti Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Beverley in June 8/1, bit below form fourth of 9 in handicap at York (7.9f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Enters calculations TFRHHHII BHA78
7 UNCLE DICK (GB) (20) 625124 CD
B g Toronado (IRE) - Golden Waters
9-7 (2)
Oliver Carmichael (7) Eden Racing Club Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury
Br R. E. Crutchley
ABM Catering Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Six-time C&D winner 3 wins from 13 runs this year, the latest here in July 8/1, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Epsom (8.5f, good) 20 days ago, left poorly placed. Each-way squeak TFRHHIII BHA71
1.CHARMING WHISPER 2.OPTIVA STAR (IRE) 3.BLENHEIM
B g New Bay - Crossover
J.Savory & J Kimber
Br Coby Byrne & New Bay Syndicate
Pat Cosgrave
Jim Boyle, Epsom
Jim Boyle Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Lingfield in June. Third of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, good, 11/10) 2 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA67
9 BLENHEIM STAR
(IRE) (20) 011012 CD
B f Churchill (IRE) - Giennah (IRE)
Rathmoy Racing II
Br Clearwater Stud
3 8-13 (6)
Brandon Wilkie (5)
William Knight, Newmarket
William Knight Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 3 wins from 7 runs this year, the latest gained here in July 11/4, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Epsom (8.5f, good) 20 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Leading contender. TFRHHHII BHA70 (-1)
2023: SHOOT TO KILL (IRE) 6 9 8 Darragh Keenan 40-1 (Robyn Brisland) 13 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn by No. 9. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7.
Stewards Note:
BUY THE DIP: Following its run on 5/8/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Charming Whisper (GB), 9-2 Blenheim Star (IRE), 7-1 Lunatick (GB), 8-1 Dream of Mischief (GB), 17-2 Buy The Dip (GB), 10-1 Drink Dry (IRE), 12-1 Sandy Paradise (IRE), Optiva Star (IRE), 14-1 Uncle Dick (GB) RACE RESULT: TIME
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Brighton Mile Challenge Trophy
First run in 1947 and won by Admiral’s Yarn, the Brighton Mile Challenge Trophy is one of our most historic races and steeped in good stories.
The late Queen Elizabeth has twice displayed the trophy at Buckingham Palace. Her Majesty was so proud of the first victory by Talent (1992) she had it cleaned, restored and polished. Set The Fashion ensured her second victory during 1993.
Twelve months later Shikari’s Son was landing a seventh course victory when taking the prize in the hands of Richard Quinn. More recent highlights include a first ever dead heat in 2010 when the judge could not split favourite Licence To Till (Kieran Fallon) and the Hayley Turner partnered Lastkingofscotland.
Tony Carroll, so often leading trainer here, saddled four winners on the opening day of the Festival in 2015 amongst them Pyrocumulus (Jim Crowley) in the Mile. In 2019 Tony took the trophy once again when De Vegas Kid scored under Darragh Keenan.
The Covex Kid, highly impressive in success in 2022 for trainer Amy Murphy, was a rare three-year-old winner
Phil Grimstone - August 2024
HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund
£5700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2354, 2nd £1177, 3rd £588, 4th £294, 5th £147. (Penalty Value £2983.38) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Carroll (59 wins from 486 runners, 12%) runs CRYPTOS DREAM & THREE DONS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (3 wins from 37 runners, 8%) runs CRYPTOS DREAM & THREE DONS LONGEST TRAVELLER: CRYPTOS DREAM & THREE DONS trained by T Carroll, Cropthorne, 175 miles.
CHOURMO is 2-3 over this C&D and, having caught the eye in a major way when third off this mark at Salisbury 11 days ago, he earns the vote. The 4-y-o certainly won’t have things all his own way, with Clear Justice bidding for the hat-trick and Three Dons having completed his over 1 1/2m here last time and this drop back in trip shouldn’t be an issue. The latter’s stablemate Cryptos Dream, successful at Nottingham when last seen in June, also has claims in a competitive race for the grade.
Ch g Muhtathir - Rosee Matinale (FR)
G Dunphy, Mrs R Field & If Only P’Ship
Br S.A.R.L. Chartier
Sean Dylan Bowen (3)
Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes
TIMEFORM VIEW 33/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 28 days ago. Visor back on Appears to be at his best on synthetics, so the percentage call is to look elsewhere.
2
B g Fast Company (IRE) - Avizare (IRE)
Mr A. W. Carroll
Molly Gunn (7)
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Rathasker Stud Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Four wins from 11 runs this year Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at this course (11.9f good to firm 4/5) 43 days ago, digging deep More on his plate up another 4lb but he could hardly be in better form
3 MC’TED (GB) (12) 116040 D
B g Garswood - Granny McPhee
BHA61
6 9-10 (1)
Alice Bond (7)
Mr Stuart Bond Joseph Parr, Newmarket
Br Mr Allan McNamee Joseph Parr Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Chelmsford City in April. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good, 16/1) 12 days ago. Has fallen to a workable mark and will be a threat if able to bounce back TFRHHIII BHA58
4 CRYPTOS DREAM (IRE) (55) 024461 CD 5 9-9 (3)
B m Elzaam (AUS) - Lough Mist (IRE)
Jack Doughty (5)
Dallas Racing and Associate Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Michael G. Holden
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 10/1 didn’t need to improve to win 11-runner handicap at Nottingham (10.2f good) 55 days ago, cosily 2lb rise no hardship and she’s a live contender.
5 CHOURMO (GB) (11) 131033 CD BF
HHHII BHA57
9-7 (2)
B g Postponed (IRE) - Indicia John Egan
Red Star Racing
Br Jonathan Mitchell
Mark Gillard, Sherborne
TIMEFORM VIEW Both wins gained over this C&D, the latest in June. Good third of 10 in handicap (3/1) at Salisbury (8f, good to firm) 11 days ago, finishing strongly. Back up in trip and hood refitted Expected to be bang there. TFRHHHHH BHA55
6 CLEAR JUSTICE (IRE) (29) 26-0011 CD
8-13 (6)
B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Water Feature Billy Loughnane Chris Stedman & Mark Albon Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Twowins from4runs thisyear Careerbestwhen winning7-runnerminoreventatthiscourse(8f,soft,6/4)29daysago,easily. Back up in trip and 7lb rise asks a question but he appears to be on the up and merits respect in his hat-trick bid TFRHHHHI BHA55
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6. Stewards Note: CHOURMO: Following its run on 27/7/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Clear Justice (IRE), 3-1 Three Dons (IRE), 4-1 Chourmo (GB), 11-2 Cryptos Dream (IRE), 16-1 Mc’ted (GB), 20-1 Early
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4.55
SEVEN FURLONGS (6F ABT 210YDS)
THREE YRS OLD AND
THE starsportsbet.co.uk ‘CONFINED’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (For horses which have not won a race in 2024)
Total prize fund
£5700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2354, 2nd £1177, 3rd £588, 4th £294, 5th £147. (Penalty Value £2983.38) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Carroll (59 wins from 486 runners, 12%) runs CUT TO THE CHASE & MILLIETHEMOLLIE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Boughey (5 wins from 39 runners, 13%) runs ON SONG
FANCY THAT: R Hannon won this race in 2021 and 2023. The stable runs CROCUS TIME today.
LONGEST TRAVELLERS: CUT TO THE CHASE & MILLIETHEMOLLIE trained by T Carroll, Cropthorne, 175 miles.
CUT TO THE CHASE hasn’t stood much racing but he produced his most promising performance yet when second at Wolverhampton 3 weeks ago in a race that worked out better than may have been expected. He represents a yard with a superb record at Brighton so is fancied to make a winning handicap debut at the chief expense of Adace and Otago.
Gr g Muhaarar - Vallado (IRE) Brandon Wilkie (5)
Mr Michael Wood and Mr Mathew Wood
Stuart Williams, Newmarket
Br Wood Hall Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Leicester winner on handicap debut last summer but unable to add to tally since, seventh of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good) 21 days ago. This represents big drop in class but he still comes with risks attached. TFRHHHII BHA60
2 OTAGO (GB) (27) 520032 CD
B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Spinning Top
Mr P and Mrs L Rowe and Mr John Turner
Br Queen Elizabeth II
Charlie Bennett
Jim Boyle, Epsom
Jim Boyle Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner who posted another sound effort when second of 9 in handicap at Epsom (7f, good to soft, 8/1) 27 days ago. Likely to give it another good go TFRHHHHI BHA59
3 MARCHING MAC (IRE) (4) 602535
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Wojha (IRE)
Racefield Racing Club
Br Yeomanstown Stud
NON-RUNNER
3 9-8 (2)
Phil McEntee, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA62 (-2)
4 ADACE (GB) (16) 250232 CD
6 9-7 (4)
B m Adaay (IRE) - Marjong Jimmy Quinn
Radlett Racing Dean Ivory, Radlett
Br Mr John Marsden Dean Ivory Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 4/1, added another placed effort to her tally when second of 12 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Enters calculations from the same mark. TFRHHHHI BHA55
5 CROCUS TIME (IRE) (12) 264025 3 9-7 (10)
B f Acclamation - Kiss of Spring (IRE)
Tyrese Cameron (7)
Richard Hannon Racing Syndicate Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Br Rathbarry Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Found only one too good at Epsom last month but profile rather in-and-out and she wasn’t in the same form when fifth of 6 in handicap (5/1) at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm) 12 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA61
6 ON SONG (IRE) (84) 660-336
B g Calyx - Finishingthehat Billy Loughnane
(8)
Mrs Tina Larcombe & Mrs Susan Roy George Boughey, Newmarket
Br Mrs S. M. Roy
TIMEFORM VIEW Well backed fitted with blinkers for the first time and easy to excuse sixth-place finish in handicap at Bath (8f, good) 84 days ago give he was badly hampered Cheekpieces back on dropped in trip TFRHHHII BHA
Ch m Cappella Sansevero - Avrilo Gina Mangan (3) Pat Hancock & Eric Jones Malcolm Saunders, Wells
Br Eric Jones, Pat Hancock
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 9/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at
5 days ago. Back up in trip Hood back on and she lurks on a dangerous
1-2-3:
8 MILLIETHEMOLLIE (IRE) (11) 553262
B f Kodiac - Mollie The Moo (IRE)
Mrs Susan Keable
3 9-4 (9)
Jack Doughty (5)
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Tally-Ho Stud Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable second of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, firm 10/3) 11 days ago. Significantly up in trip which isn’t certain to suit. TFRHHHII BHA58
9 SALAAMAAT (GB) (16) 323320 BF
Ch f Showcasing - Biri’s Angel (IRE)
3 9-3 (3)
Mr Rae Guest Rae Guest, Newmarket
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud Keystone Law TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA57
10 CUT TO THE CHASE (GB) (23) 00-02
B g Muhaarar - Queen of Heaven (USA)
Wedgewood Estates
3 8-12 (7)
William Carson
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Lunways Farm Stud Wedgewood Estates
TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off 25/1 but took form up a level when very good second of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 23 days ago. More to come in handicaps and mark could be lenient. TFRHHHHH BHA52
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn by No. 7. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 6. Stewards Note: ON SONG: Following its run on 15/5/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run 1.5f out.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Adace (GB), 4-1 Cut To The Chase (GB), 11-2 On Song (IRE), 13-2 Otago (GB), 7-1 Milliethemollie (IRE), 12-1 Crocus Time (IRE), 16-1 Kracking (GB), Diamond Cottage (GB)
RECORD TIMES
5½f Bid For Blue (GB) (2yo) 06May93
5½f Play Hever Golf (GB) (3yo+) 26May93
6f Song Mist (IRE) (2yo) 16Jul96
6f Batchelor Boy (IRE) (3yo+) 01Jun21
6f Kendergarten Kop (IRE) (3yo+) 01Jun21
7f Rain Burst (GB) (2yo) 15Sep88 1m 19.90s 1m 19.50s
7f Arabic Charm (IRE) (3yo+) 01Jun21 1m 19.53s 1m 19.50s
1m Asian Pete (GB) (2yo) 03Oct89 1m 32 80 1m 31.80s
1m Mystic Ridge (GB) (3yo+) 27May99 1m 30.50s 1m 31.80s
1m2f Esteemed Master (USA) (2yo) 02Nov01 2m 4.10s 1m 58.20s
1m2f Get The Message (GB) (3yo+) 30Apr84 1m 57.20s 1m 58.20s
1m4f New Zealand (GB) (3yo+) 04Jul85 2m 25.80s 2m 28.60s
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.25 - THE STAR SPORTS WE BELIEVE IN BOOKMAKING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4972 to the winning horse The second to receive £2333, the third £1165, the fourth £583 and the fifth £290. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £47 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £38 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 5th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 27th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Star Sports have kindly sponsored this race and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 14 entries at £47. - Closed August 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3923; Second £1962; Third £980; Fourth £490; Fifth £245. (Penalty Value £4972.30) SS SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE
Second Race 2.55 - THE DOWNLOAD THE STAR SPORTS APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2983 to the winning horse The second to receive £1399, the third £699, the fourth £349 and the fifth £174. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £28 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £23 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 5th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 27th, 2024, for each race won 6lb. Star Sports have kindly sponsored this race and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 12 entries, 1 at £5 and 11 at £28. - Closed August 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2354; Second £1177; Third £588; Fourth £294; Fifth £147. (Penalty Value £2983.38) SS
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE
Third Race 3.25 - THE STAR SPORTS CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2983 to the winning horse The second to receive £1399, the third £699, the fourth £349 and the fifth £174. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-50. Enter by noon, August 1st and pay £28 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 5th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 27th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above. Star Sports will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. ELIMINATION: Protection from elimination will operate in the following order Horses which, in the opinion of the Handicapper, have the highest Handicap Rating based on races run up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, except that horses which have run fewer than seven times in a Flat race will be given priority. Random balloting will apply where horses have identical Handicap Ratings. (In the case of horses which have raced fewer than 7 times, no preference will be given to those with the least number of runs. Those with the highest handicap rating will be given preference). 23 entries at £28. - Closed August 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2354; Second £1177; Third £588; Fourth £294; Fifth £147. (Penalty Value £2983.38) SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE
Fourth Race 3.55 - THE CARLSBERG DANISH PILSNER BRIGHTON MILE CHALLENGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (For the Brighton Mile Challenge Trophy) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10468 to the winning horse The second to receive £4912, the third £2454, the fourth £1228 and the fifth £612. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 5th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 27th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. The winning owner will be presented with the Brighton Mile Challenge Trophy which is then retained at Brighton Racecourse. Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company & Wainwright have kindly donated a prize for the person adjudged responsible for the best turned out horse. 25 entries at £100. - Closed August 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £8258; Second £4130; Third £2064; Fourth £1032; Fifth £516. (Penalty Value £10468) SS
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Fifth Race 4.25 - THE STARSPORTS.BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2983 to the winning horse The second to receive £1399, the third £699, the fourth £349 and the fifth £174. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £28 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £23 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 5th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 12lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 4lb Penalties, after July 27th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Star Sports have kindly sponsored this race and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 17 entries, 2 at £5 and 15 at £28. - Closed August 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2354; Second £1177; Third £588; Fourth £294; Fifth £147. (Penalty Value £2983.38) SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE
Sixth Race 4.55 - THE starsportsbet.co.uk ‘CONFINED’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (For horses which have not won a race in 2024) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2983 to the winning horse The second to receive £1399, the third £699, the fourth £349 and the fifth £174. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 which have not won a race in 2024 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £28 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £23 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 5th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 12lb; 3-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 6lb. Star Sports have kindly sponsored this race and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 18 entries, 2 at £5 and 16 at £28. - Closed August 1st, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2354; Second £1177; Third £588; Fourth £294; Fifth £147. (Penalty Value £2983.38) SS
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K E Y Bold text Feature Day = Live Entertainment (A) = Afternoon Racing
APRIL
Sat 20 (E) Season Opener
Tues 30 Afternoon Racing
MAY
Wed 1Evening Racing
Thurs 9Afternoon Racing
Tues 21 Afternoon Racing
Tues 28 Afternoon Racing
JUNE
Mon 3Afternoon Racing
Fri 7Retro Race Day
Tues 18 Evening Racing
Tues 25 Evening Racing
JULY
Tues 2Afternoon Racing
Tues 9Evening Racing
AUGUST
Wed 7 (A) Festival of Racing
Thurs 8(A) Festival of Racing - Ladies Day
Fri 9 (A) Festival of Racing
Tues 20 Afternoon Racing
SEPTEMBER
Sun 1 (A) Family Fun Day
Mon 2Afternoon Racing
Mon 9Afternoon Racing
Tues 17 Afternoon Racing
OCTOBER
Tues 8Afternoon Racing
Thurs 17 (A) Season Finale
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