Brighton Race 7 - Brighton Racecourse Christmas Parties Handicap
BARNSNAPE BOY (5) was off the mark in first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield before making all to follow up with a comfortable 3L course victory. Joe Leavy again rides and can win again. CALL TIME (3) built upon back-to-back placings at Ffos Las securing a 1L Chepstow triumph. Remains well-in on figures and another bold showing is likely. SECRET HANDSHEIKH (2) is a four-time course and distance winner commanding respect. DREAMBIRD DOLLY (8) could provide each-way value representing a yard who won past two renewals of this race.

Jockey: Grace Mcentee
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 14 at Haydock Park on September 5 over 1000m, 10 len behind Corolla Point with 57.5kg at $29. The run before that second last in a small field at this track on September 1 over 1060m, 6 len behind Another Baar with 60kg at $4.50. Likely to play a big role.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13/14 | 05/09/2025 | 4 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 1005m | Good | Grace McEntee | 57.5kg | 0:59.99 | 5-6-13 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $29.00 |
2/3 | 01/09/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $14,760.00 | Brighton | 1060m | Good | Grace McEntee | 60kg | 1:02.79 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
4/9 | 23/08/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Grace McEntee | 59.5kg | 0:58.93 | 1-1-4 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
12/12 | 07/08/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Chepstow | 1005m | Good Soft | Grace McEntee | 57.5kg | 0:58.03 | 1-3-12 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $19.00 |
7/8 | 18/07/2025 | 3 | HCP 3U | $23,990.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Grace McEntee | 59kg | 0:57.84 | 2-3-7 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
3/4 | 15/07/2025 | 4 | HCP 3U | $14,070.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Good | Grace McEntee | 63.5kg | 1:00.72 | 3-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
5/10 | 11/07/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $55,350.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Grace McEntee | 57kg | 0:58.33 | 2-2-5 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $41.00 |
11/11 | 13/06/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Grace McEntee | 60kg | 1:00.51 | 2-6-11 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $19.00 |
3/6 | 21/05/2025 | 3 | HCP 4U | $18,510.00 | Chepstow | 1005m | Good | Grace McEntee | 60.5kg | 0:59.24 | 2-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
5/9 | 18/05/2025 | 44 | HCP 4U | $41,740.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1005m | Good Firm | Grace McEntee | 60.5kg | 0:58.56 | 1-2-5 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $34.00 |
9/9 | 04/04/2025 | 172 | HCP 4U | $18,820.00 | Bath | 1014m | Good Firm | Grace McEntee | 59kg | 0:58.88 | 3-5-9 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Taylor Fisher
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; won by 1.3 len at Chepstow September 2 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Marcus with 60kg at $2.10. Before that 2nd in a small field at Ffos Las on August 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Four Adaay carrying 58kg at $3.50. Well placed and looks sure to run well again.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 14/09/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $12,180.00 | Bath | 1014m | Heavy | Taylor Fisher | 62kg | 1:03.62 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
1/8 | 02/09/2025 | 4 | HCP 3U | $13,410.00 | Chepstow | 1005m | Soft | Taylor Fisher | 60kg | 1:02.46 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
2/5 | 29/08/2025 | 31 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Ffos Las | 1005m | Soft | Taylor Fisher | 58kg | 0:59.43 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
2/10 | 29/07/2025 | 43 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Ffos Las | 1207m | Good | Taylor Fisher | 60kg | 1:12.09 | 3-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
6/7 | 16/06/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Chepstow | 1207m | Good Firm | Ashley Lewis | 53kg | 1:10.18 | 6-5-6 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
5/7 | 27/05/2025 | 31 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Brighton | 1106m | Good Soft | Joe Leavy | 59.5kg | 1:03.78 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $4.33 |
17/17 | 26/04/2025 | 117 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:11.79 | 5-11-17 | 6 |
| 29.5L | $19.00 |
7/8 | 30/12/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 1024m | Neutral | David Probert | 60kg | 1:01.22 | 3-4-7 | 9 |
| 4.7L | $11.00 |
8/11 | 18/12/2024 | 27 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | David Probert | 61kg | 1:12.28 | 4-5-8 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $8.50 |
7/11 | 21/11/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Taylor Fisher | 59.5kg | 1:13.47 | 4-2-7 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
1/5 | 31/10/2024 | 78 | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Bath | 1005m | Soft | David Probert | 60.5kg | 1:04.34 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.80 |
2/4 | 14/08/2024 | 8 | HCP 3 | $10,020.00 | Ffos Las | 1005m | Heavy | David Probert | 62kg | 1:01.44 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.88 |

Jockey: Harry Davies
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on September 1 over 1220m, 2 len behind Kranjcar with 61kg at $8.50. Before that 6th of 9 at Windsor on August 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Jax Edge carrying 56kg at $26. Solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 01/09/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $12,180.00 | Brighton | 1202m | Good Firm | Jim Crowley | 61kg | 1:10.44 | 6-6-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
6/9 | 11/08/2025 | 35 | HCP F 3U | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Harry Davies | 56kg | 1:12.47 | 1-3-6 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
9/16 | 07/07/2025 | 31 | HCP 3U | $16,460.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good Soft | Harry Davies | 62.5kg | 1:14.57 | 4-2-9 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
2/10 | 06/06/2025 | 22 | HCP APP F 4U | $19,650.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good Soft | Taryn Langley | 56.5kg | 1:13.46 | 6-4-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
5/8 | 15/05/2025 | 36 | HCP APP 4U | $15,400.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Jack Dace | 63kg | 1:12.71 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
9/9 | 09/04/2025 | 145 | HCP F 3U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Tom Queally | 63kg | 1:12.63 | 9-9-9 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
6/10 | 15/11/2024 | 43 | HCP F 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 60kg | 1:13.46 | 2-5-6 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
2/11 | 03/10/2024 | 20 | HCP 3U | $13,890.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | NS | Jonny Peate | 61.5kg | 1:11.73 | 9-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $23.00 |
3/11 | 13/09/2024 | 13 | HCP 3 | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Soft | Jonny Peate | 57.5kg | 1:15.56 | 6-7-3 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $19.00 |
2/4 | 31/08/2024 | 8 | HCP 3 | $10,340.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Tom Queally | 61kg | 1:12.78 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
4/9 | 23/08/2024 | 31 | HCP 3U | $19,330.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good Soft | Kieran O'Neill | 61kg | 1:13.32 | 7-7-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Joe Leavy
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by 3 len at this track August 31 over 1100m defeating Upper Hand carrying 58kg at $8.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Lingfield August 2 over 1000m defeating Beaumadier with 57.5kg at $9.50. Well placed and is a leading player.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 31/08/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Brighton | 1106m | Good | Joe Leavy | 58kg | 1:03.30 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
1/6 | 02/08/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Good | Joe Leavy | 57.5kg | 0:58.49 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
5/10 | 23/07/2025 | 44 | HCP 3U | $13,610.00 | Salisbury | 1005m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 57kg | 1:00.76 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
9/10 | 09/06/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $12,180.00 | Brighton | 1399m | Good | Pat Cosgrave | 57kg | 1:22.03 | 5-7-9 | 9 |
| 15.8L | $26.00 |
5/9 | 30/05/2025 | 63 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Brighton | 1207m | Good | Pat Cosgrave | 57kg | 1:11.11 | 2-4-5 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
11/11 | 28/03/2025 | 63 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 57kg | 1:11.40 | 5-5-11 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $41.00 |
4/9 | 24/01/2025 | 13 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 61kg | 1:24.20 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
11/11 | 11/01/2025 | 8 | HCP 4U | $25,830.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | NS | Hayley Turner | 57kg | 1:10.41 | 11-10-11 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $29.00 |
4/12 | 03/01/2025 | 12 | OPEN 4U | $16,610.00 | Southwell | 1222m | Neutral | Luke Catton | 61kg | 1:15.51 | 3-1-4 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $19.00 |
7/12 | 22/12/2024 | 187 | HCP 3U | $10,520.00 | Lingfield | 1208m | Neutral | Luke Catton | 58kg | 1:11.15 | 11-10-7 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $29.00 |
8/9 | 18/06/2024 | 10 | HCP 3 | $10,340.00 | Brighton | 1408m | Good Firm | Trevor Whelan | 59kg | 1:21.79 | 1-3-8 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $12.00 |

Jockey: K T O'neill
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 11 at this track on September 1 over 1220m, 11 len behind Kranjcar carrying 59kg at $10. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Windsor on April 28 over 1020m, 2.5 len behind Bang On The Bell with 56kg at $3.30. Unlikely to be competitive.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 01/09/2025 | 104 | HCP 3U | $12,180.00 | Brighton | 1202m | Good Firm | Daniel Muscutt | 59kg | 1:10.44 | 4-5-8 | 12 |
| 11.5L | $10.00 |
8/10 | 20/05/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $11,800.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 0:59.67 | 6-9-8 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $4.33 |
10/14 | 10/05/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good Firm | Darragh Keenan | 59.5kg | 1:10.63 | 1-5-10 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
5/11 | 28/04/2025 | 10 | HCP 4U | $15,500.00 | Windsor | 1024m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 1:00.23 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
11/15 | 18/04/2025 | 74 | HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Darragh Keenan | 59kg | 1:25.25 | 10-7-11 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |
9/9 | 03/02/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 1024m | Neutral | Alice Bond | 61kg | 1:01.32 | 4-4-9 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |
8/8 | 16/01/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | NS | Sean Dylan Bowen | 58.5kg | 0:58.69 | 5-8-8 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
10/10 | 04/01/2025 | 109 | HCP 4U | $17,530.00 | Southwell | 1222m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 58.5kg | 1:14.08 | 2-2-10 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $34.00 |
7/9 | 17/09/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Yarmouth | 1005m | Good | Robert Havlin | 60kg | 0:58.63 | 1-4-7 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
4/6 | 01/09/2024 | 3 | HCP 3U | $15,970.00 | Brighton | 1207m | Good Firm | Luke Morris | 63kg | 1:09.18 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
7/12 | 29/08/2024 | 20 | APP HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Joe Fanning | 61kg | 1:12.09 | 1-3-7 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Jack Doughty
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 7 at Chelmsford on August 30 over 1000m, 10 len behind Sam's Xpress carrying 61kg at $7.50. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Lingfield All Weather on August 21 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Ancient State carrying 60kg at $11. Has ability and is a solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 16 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 | 30/08/2025 | 9 | OPEN 3U | $12,920.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 61kg | 0:58.60 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $7.50 |
2/6 | 21/08/2025 | 9 | HCP APP 3 | $11,440.00 | Lingfield | 1010m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 60kg | 0:58.81 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
9/13 | 12/08/2025 | 17 | HCP APP 3U | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Christian Howarth | 58kg | 1:26.01 | 8-7-9 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 |
8/8 | 26/07/2025 | 9 | HCP F 3U | $16,970.00 | Windsor | 1218m | Good | Harry Davies | 53.5kg | 1:12.16 | 2-3-8 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $12.00 |
2/8 | 17/07/2025 | 29 | HCP 3 | $11,990.00 | Epsom Downs | 1411m | Good Firm | Jack Callan | 55kg | 1:23.36 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
1/6 | 18/06/2025 | 16 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 60.5kg | 0:59.35 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.75 |
5/8 | 02/06/2025 | 3 | OPEN 3U | $12,180.00 | Brighton | 1060m | Good | Josephine Gordon | 58kg | 1:02.18 | 6-7-5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
3/6 | 30/05/2025 | 23 | HCP 3 | $11,980.00 | Brighton | 1207m | Good | Jack Doughty | 55kg | 1:10.12 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $23.00 |
6/11 | 07/05/2025 | 80 | HCP 3 | $12,530.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Luke Morris | 55kg | 1:12.42 | 3-3-6 | 12 |
| 3.9L | $67.00 |
9/9 | 16/02/2025 | 9 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 53.5kg | 1:01.01 | 1-1-9 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
3/8 | 07/02/2025 | 18 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 55.5kg | 1:13.81 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at this track on August 31 over 1100m, 4 len behind Barnsnape Boy carrying 56.5kg at $12. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on August 8 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Alshimali with 57.5kg at $11. Top-three contender.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 31/08/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Brighton | 1106m | Good | Darragh Keenan | 56.5kg | 1:03.30 | 3-4-3 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
3/9 | 08/08/2025 | 2 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Brighton | 1106m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 57.5kg | 1:03.09 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
6/8 | 06/08/2025 | 20 | HCP APP 3 | $14,520.00 | Brighton | 1207m | Good | William Carson | 59kg | 1:10.69 | 8-8-6 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
6/6 | 17/07/2025 | 34 | HCP APP 3U | $14,520.00 | Chepstow | 1005m | Good | Joe Leavy | 54.5kg | 1:00.56 | 2-4-6 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $3.75 |
7/10 | 13/06/2025 | 15 | HCP F 3 | $19,330.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good | Joe Leavy | 53.5kg | 1:10.85 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $23.00 |
3/4 | 29/05/2025 | 19 | HCP 3 | $11,440.00 | Lingfield | 1002m | Good | William Carson | 59kg | 0:57.61 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
7/8 | 10/05/2025 | 10 | HCP 3 | $14,760.00 | Nottingham | 1012m | Good Firm | William Carson | 59kg | 0:59.37 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
2/8 | 30/04/2025 | 26 | HCP 3 | $11,980.00 | Brighton | 1106m | Good Firm | William Carson | 58kg | 1:01.47 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
4/6 | 04/04/2025 | 122 | HCP 3 | $12,180.00 | Bath | 1151m | Good Firm | William Carson | 61kg | 1:09.75 | 2-2-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
8/10 | 03/12/2024 | 12 | HCP NSY 2 | $10,340.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | William Carson | 58kg | 0:59.42 | 3-4-8 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $41.00 |
4/9 | 21/11/2024 | 15 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Kaiya Fraser | 54.5kg | 1:00.83 | 4-5-4 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $67.00 |