Brighton Race 1 - Blackmore Building Contractors Hcp
Five-time course and distance winner SECRET HANDSHEIKH (5) brings a pair of wins from the last three starts managing a Chepstow success and a convincing 3.75L victory in a lower class track and trip handicap nineteen days ago. Declared here to run on Sunday. Leading player. SOUTH SHORE (4) maintains consistent form producing a pair of 1000m victories at Windsor and Wolverhampton before a pair of placings including a close second in a Windsor 1000m handicap last week. Main danger. Two-time Brighton winner MERRIMACK (3) landed a similar level 1000m handicap at Newmarket two runs ago. Makes appeal. KENTO (6) enjoys this venue. Might feature.

Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 8 at Windsor on July 20 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Amazonian Dream carrying 61.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 8th of 10 at Newmarket (July) on July 4 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Golden Long carrying 60.5kg at $26. Tricky assignment.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/07/2026 | 16 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 61.5kg | 1:10.99 | 2-1-5 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 04/07/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | William Carver | 60.5kg | 1:10.32 | 7-5-8 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 12/06/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 1:04.06 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/05/2026 | 18 | HCP 4U | $18,510.00 | Chepstow | 1005m | Good Soft | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 0:58.81 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/5 | 03/05/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $20,420.00 | Salisbury | 1005m | Good Firm | William Carver | 61kg | 0:59.76 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/04/2026 | 8 | HCP 4U | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 1:00.85 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/9 | 13/04/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 1:12.26 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/04/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 1:11.39 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 18/03/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Saffie Osborne | 60kg | 1:12.26 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Conor Whiteley | 57kg | 1:12.04 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 11/02/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 60.5kg | 1:14.74 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Sandown Park on July 23 over 1000m, 2 len behind Arry Up carrying 61.5kg at $3.80. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Lingfield All Weather on July 6 over 1000m, 5 len behind Law Of Average carrying 61kg at $4. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 23/07/2026 | 17 | HCP 3U | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 61.5kg | 1:02.47 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.75 |
| 4/8 | 06/07/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $18,510.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 0:57.44 | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/06/2026 | 10 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 0:59.32 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/9 | 12/06/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 1:04.06 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/05/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good | Finley Marsh | 56.5kg | 0:57.18 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/04/2026 | 65 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Good | Finley Marsh | 55.5kg | 0:59.23 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 6/11 | 20/02/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 60kg | 0:57.68 | 4-4-6 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/5 | 10/02/2026 | 161 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 59kg | 0:58.24 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/09/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $22,960.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Heavy | William Buick | 62.5kg | 1:00.33 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |
| 8/13 | 14/08/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $64,580.00 | Windsor | 1024m | Good Firm | Finley Marsh | 61kg | 0:56.91 | 13-11-8 | 13 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/20 | 29/07/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Good | David Probert | 54kg | 0:56.64 | 6-3-4 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Olivia Haines
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th in a small field at Newmarket (July) on August 8 over 1000m, 2 len behind Brave Nation with 59.5kg at $4.50. The start before that won by 1.3 len at Newmarket (July) on August 1 over 1000m defeating Sound And Vision with 60kg at $3.80. Should be very competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Chloe Lyons | 59.5kg | 0:59.09 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 01/08/2026 | 5 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Chloe Lyons | 60kg | 0:58.63 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
| 3/11 | 27/07/2026 | 12 | APP HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Chloe Lyons | 58.5kg | 0:57.98 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/07/2026 | 13 | APP HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Bath | 1106m | Fast | Chloe Lyons | 58.5kg | 1:08.93 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/07/2026 | 23 | APP HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 1005m | Good Firm | Chloe Lyons | 62kg | 1:00.43 | 2-2-8 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/06/2026 | 8 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Brighton | 1106m | Good | Chloe Lyons | 57.5kg | 1:01.92 | 6-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/06/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 1005m | Good Firm | Chloe Lyons | 57.5kg | 1:00.57 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/05/2026 | 68 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Chloe Lyons | 58kg | 1:00.22 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/03/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Saffie Osborne | 55.5kg | 1:11.07 | - | 7 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/12 | 18/02/2026 | 41 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Grace Mcentee | 58kg | 1:11.06 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/01/2026 | 6 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Chelmsford City | 1005m | Neutral | Harry Vigors | 55.5kg | 1:00.54 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.63 |

Jockey: Marco Ghiani
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Windsor on August 17 over 1000m, head behind Thornaby Pearl carrying 62kg at $4.30. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Catterick on July 15 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Our Absent Friends carrying 65.5kg at $2.40. Leading prospect.
Last Starts 6 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 | 17/08/2026 | 33 | APP HCP 3U | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Conor Whiteley | 62kg | 0:58.22 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
| 2/9 | 15/07/2026 | 9 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 65.5kg | 0:58.00 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.38 |
| 1/9 | 06/07/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 63.5kg | 1:00.91 | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.63 |
| 1/13 | 29/06/2026 | 33 | HCP 3U | $13,060.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 60.5kg | 0:58.55 | 4-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $2.88 |
| 3/9 | 27/05/2026 | 29 | APP HCP 4U | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | William Pyle | 59.5kg | 1:00.77 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $2.88 |
| 5/10 | 28/04/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | James Sullivan | 60kg | 1:14.07 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 06/04/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | James Sullivan | 60.5kg | 1:13.51 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/11 | 28/03/2026 | 152 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | James Sullivan | 58.5kg | 0:56.54 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/14 | 27/10/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | NS | Kaiya Fraser | 61kg | 1:00.38 | 9-5-5 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/14 | 15/10/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $11,800.00 | Nottingham | 1005m | Good | James Sullivan | 61kg | 1:00.29 | 14-10-5 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/14 | 30/09/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Bath | 1106m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 57.5kg | 1:09.23 | 11-6-7 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Joe Leavy
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run scored a big 4 len win at this track on August 5 over 1100m defeating Kento with 61kg at $3.80. The start before that ran second last in a small field at Bath on July 15 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Darkened Edge with 62.5kg at $9. Racing well and can feature again.
Last Starts 0 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 23/08/2026 | 18 | HCP 3U | $73,800.00 | Brighton | 1202m | Good Firm | Joe Leavy | 58kg | 1:09.22 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/08/2026 | 21 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Brighton | 1106m | Good Firm | Cieren Fallon | 61kg | 1:02.31 | 6-4-1 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.75 |
| 5/6 | 15/07/2026 | 18 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Bath | 1005m | Fast | Joe Leavy | 62.5kg | 1:00.36 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/06/2026 | 5 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Chepstow | 1005m | Good Firm | Joe Leavy | 61kg | 0:59.40 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/12 | 22/06/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Joe Leavy | 59kg | 0:58.40 | 4-4-7 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/06/2026 | 11 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Brighton | 1106m | Good | Jack Callan | 53.5kg | 1:01.92 | 5-4-8 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/13 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Brighton | 1207m | Good Firm | Luke Morris | 61kg | 1:09.60 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 10/13 | 22/05/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Bath | 1106m | Good Firm | Luke Morris | 61kg | 1:09.47 | - | 13 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
| 10/11 | 07/05/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 60kg | 0:59.39 | - | 11 |
| 9.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/04/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 58kg | 0:58.66 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/13 | 05/04/2026 | 23 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Bath | 1005m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 59kg | 1:03.01 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/03/2026 | 164 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 60kg | 1:13.84 | - | 7 |
| 16.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on August 5 over 1100m, 4 len behind Secret Handsheikh carrying 61.5kg at $5. The race before that eased back early on 3rd in a small field at this track on July 7 over 1100m, 8 len behind Rory Rocket carrying 60.5kg at $4. Holds ability but looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 0 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 23/08/2026 | 18 | HCP 3U | $73,800.00 | Brighton | 1202m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 55.5kg | 1:09.22 | - | 3 |
| 1.9L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/08/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Brighton | 1106m | Good Firm | William Carson | 61.5kg | 1:02.31 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/07/2026 | 8 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Brighton | 1106m | Good Firm | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:00.47 | 4-5-3 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/13 | 29/06/2026 | 20 | HCP 3U | $13,060.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | William Carson | 62kg | 0:58.55 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/06/2026 | 11 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Brighton | 1106m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 55kg | 1:01.92 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/05/2026 | 24 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Brighton | 1106m | Good Firm | David Egan | 61kg | 1:02.20 | - | 10 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |
| 5/8 | 05/05/2026 | 26 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:00.89 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/04/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 1:01.21 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/03/2026 | 8 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 59kg | 1:01.07 | - | 10 |
| 0.2L | $3.75 |
| 3/8 | 16/03/2026 | 9 | OPEN 4U | $11,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 1024m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 1:01.29 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 07/03/2026 | 23 | HCP APP 4U | $13,280.00 | Wolverhampton | 1024m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 1:01.60 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.25 |
| 2/6 | 12/02/2026 | 10 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Neutral | William Carson | 57.5kg | 0:58.06 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |