16:40 Brighton Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:40 Brighton Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

3.33/1 (7) CORONATION COTTAGE appears to be the strongest contender based on the summary provided. While they haven't won recently, they have shown a good performance in their last race and have had some time off to prepare for this one. 2.25/1 (4) PORFIN Course and 2.5/1 (2) ALAFDHAL also have some potential, but the former has had just one recent race and the latter had a poor showing in their last outing. 6.5/1 (3) THE DEFIANT and 25/1 (6) HEY HO LET'S GO seem less likely to do well based on their recent performances. 10/1 (5) SECRET HANDSHEIKH is a wildcard with the addition of a tongue strap, but their recent form doesn't inspire confidence.

Even though CORONATION COTTAGE makes her return to action following a 187-day absence, she has proven to run well fresh in the past. A 2lb raised mark for a decent third at Windsor last October may not be enough to hold her back here, but Porfin is another who could be in contention if reproducing the form of his penultimate run at Lingfield, where he was only beaten a length off his current mark. Of the remainder, The Defiant is worthy of consideration too.

If able to bounce back following a below-par effort last time, ALAFDHAL could be the one to beat. Coronation Cottage and Porfin can fight out minor honours.

It may be worth siding with the returning CORONATION COTTAGE who is proven fresh and feasibly treated on some of last summer's form.

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17:15 Brighton Maiden (Class 5) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:15 Brighton Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Based on the summary, 7/1 (6) QANDIL and 100/1 (8) RUN JOY RUN seem to have the best potential as they have strong pedigrees with several winners in their family and are likely sorts on paper. However, it is important to note that there are many factors that can affect a horse's performance and it is impossible to predict with certainty which horse will do well.

Six of the eight runners make their debuts and preference is for DREADPIRATEROBERTS, who is a son of Soldier's Call and could have enough pace to take this on his first start. Bits And Bobs is another newcomer to be respected, as he has a few decent entries for later in the year, so could have a say. It's likely Mist Of Lir will take a step forward from his first effort and could get involved as well.

Likely this will go to a newcomer with DREADPIRATEROBERTS, Qandil and Bits And Bobs preferred in that order before the benefit of market clues.

This can go to DREADPIRATEROBERTS whose stable has a fine record with newcomers and has already hit the ground running with its 2yos.

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17:45 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:45 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Based on the summary, 2.5/1 (5) BALLYBAYMOONSHINER and 5.5/1 (6) RIVAS ROB ROY seem to have the best chances of doing well, as they have recent wins and consistent form. 12/1 (1) MADRINHO could also have a chance if the cheekpieces help him improve. The other horses have either not shown recent form or have only had minor successes, so may be less likely to do well.

Diamond Cottage was sent off a big price on her latest start when not beaten far in this company, and she was dropped 1lb in the weights subsequently which could put her in with a shout. However, preference is for BALLYBAYMOONSHINER, who has produced by far the best form on offer in this contest on his last few starts. The latest of those was at Lingfield over this trip when running off the same mark, and it's likely the gelding can go very close. Twistaline is best of the rest.

Cases can be made for several, but RIVAS ROB ROY wasted no time getting back to form when a close fifth at Newcastle just over 3 weeks ago, so he gets the nod to notch a second success of the year at the expense of the consistent Ballybaymoonshiner, who has filled the runner-up spot on his last couple of starts and may have to settle for silver once again. Diamond Cottage rounds off the shortlist.

The choice is C&D winner RIVAS ROB ROY, who made the frame in six starts here last year. He wasn't beaten far at Newcastle last time.

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18:15 Brighton Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:15 Brighton Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

4.5/1 (2) CANOODLED seems like the strongest candidate as she had a career-best performance in her last race and has demonstrated an ability to handle different track conditions. The drop in distance should also not be an issue for her. 9/1 (8) POETIC FORCE and 4.5/1 (1) TEMPLE BRUER are also worth considering as they have won at the course before and have shown recent form.

TINTORETTO took full advantage of a sliding handicap mark when winning at Wolverhampton last month, and a 2lb rise for that success might not prevent him from following up back on the turf. The unexposed Mountbatten ought to be capable of better, with first-time cheekpieces a potential source of improvement. Canoodled bolted up at Newmarket when last seen, but she's 8lb higher.

Provided he is fit enough to do himself justice following 10 months off, MOUNTBATTEN could be the answer. He is by far the least exposed of these and the fact that his yard is in such good form augurs well. Poetic Force has winning form here and is next on the list, albeit only marginally as cases can also be made for the likes of Canoodled, Temple Bruer and Tintoretto.

Bottom-weight OTAGO (nap) makes most appeal. Just beaten on his recent return, he is 1lb lower than when winning over C&D last May.

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18:45 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:45 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

It is difficult to predict with certainty which horse will do well based on this summary. However, 5/1 (8) ASENSE and 6/1 (3) SEATTLE KING seem to have performed well in their previous races and could be contenders. 9/1 (1) STORMINGIN and 8/1 (4) TAWTHEEF also have recent wins to their name and should be considered. Ultimately, it will depend on the conditions and how each horse performs on the day of the race.

It might be worth taking a chance on course specialist JUNOESQUE. John Gallagher's mare has no fewer than eight victories here, with the latest of those coming off a 3lb higher mark. She's berthed well in stall four and has the ability to go well when fresh, although Stormingin, who arrives on the back of a Chelmsford success 16 days ago, merits the utmost respect too. Others to note include Afternoon Tea and Persian Wolf.

It's probably best to overlook TAWTHEEF's latest performance at Wolverhampton in December and he is taken to make a winning seasonal reappearance, just as he did in 2022. Last-time-out winners Stormingin and Star of Epsom will likely prove popular but Seattle King. who was a good second at Yarmouth last weekend, and four-time C&D winner Junoesque rate the main dangers.

The mare JUNOESQUE may be able to notch her ninth course win. She hasn't been seen in six months, but has won off a similar absence.

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19:15 Brighton Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:15 Brighton Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Based on the summary, it is likely that 2.25/1 (1) SLY MADAM and 4/1 (7) BIG BEAR HUG will perform well in the upcoming race. 2.25/1 (1) SLY MADAM has bounced back to form and looks set to continue performing well despite a 5 lb penalty, while 4/1 (7) BIG BEAR HUG had a strong second-place finish in their recent race and is only 1 lb higher in this race. 3.5/1 (4) ALDBOURNE and 16/1 (6) MAFIA POWER may also be competitive based on their recent performances. The other horses, including 7.5/1 (9) GOLD SOUK, 11/1 (3) DESTINY QUEEN, 12/1 (2) ARDBRACCAN, 25/1 (5) MILLIONS MEMORIES, and 40/1 (8) ARYAAH, may not be as strong contenders.

Sly Madam proved too strong for her rivals at Windsor on Monday and is turned out quickly under a 5lb penalty. That said, all of her best form has come over a mile and there has to be concerns about stepping back up in distance. The vote, therefore, goes to GOLD SOUK, who benefited from wind surgery to win at Bath earlier in the month and, with his 5lb rise negated by his rider's claim, another strong bid is expected. Big Bear Hug and Destiny Queen appeal most of the remainder.

Preference is for BIG BEAR HUG, who made a sound reappearance at Nottingham recently and should be suited by the step back up in trip. Sly Madam and Aldbourne can also make their presence felt.

The vote goes to DESTINY QUEEN who made an encouraging return from another absence at Kempton recently and drops in grade.

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19:45 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:45 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Based on the summary provided, it is difficult to predict which horse will do well. However, 4.5/1 (1) DAMASCUS FINISH and 4.5/1 (5) DUTUGAMUNU seem to have recent form and could be competitive. 5/1 (4) RHUBARB BIKINI and 10/1 (8) LORD CLENAGHCASTLE also have respectable recent form and could be considered as potential contenders.

DAMASCUS FINISH has appreciated the drop back in trip on his last couple of starts, with a win at Wolverhampton followed by a good third at Chelmsford, and the four-year-old appears to have been found a suitable opportunity to gain his first success on turf. Gilbert probably needed his return to action when behind the selection at Wolverhampton and he may well get closer on this occasion, while Lord Clenaghcastle's recent consistency entitles him to a place on the shortlist.

RHUBARB BIKINI is none too reliable but he took a step back in the right direction despite not being seen to best effect at Chelmsford 16 days ago and is potentially well treated from his lower turf mark, so receives the tentative vote. Dutugamunu, Royal Debut and Damascus Finish are a trio of others who merit consideration.

Perhaps the safest call is the veteran LORD CLENAGHCASTLE who has winning form here and has been doing okay on the AW.

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Racecard Key

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	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
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	Top rated for thet statistic

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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