20:51 Brighton

Tuesday 9 June 2026

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Ancient State^t¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: William Carson| T: Adam Kirby| OR: 70| D

10/3

Has improved for the switch to Adam Kirby this season, landing 5f Southwell handicap before runner-up at Lingfield and Wolverhampton. Player if as effective back on turf for only a second time.

Form: 451-122

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(2)

Merrimack^t,v⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: C R Lyons⁽⁷⁾| T: S C Williams| OR: 69| CD

3/1

Front runner who resumed winning ways over 5f at Chelmsford in January. Remained in form since (close second at Newbury latest) and this C&D winner looks sure to make another bold bid.

Form: 313732

(7)

Mick's Spirit^t,v¹¹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-7| J: Darragh Keenan| T: C Allen| OR: 68| D

20/1

A dual 5f winner at Lingfield this winter but his last 2 efforts have been below par. A visor is refitted now back on turf.

Form: 146146

(5)

Rory Rocket³⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Warren Fentiman⁽³⁾| T: G & J Moore| OR: 61

9/2

Winner at Kempton in March. 11/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Goodwood (5f, good to firm) 38 days ago, unable to sustain effort.

Form: 86-0016

(3)

Recon Mission²²

Age: 10| Weight: 8-13| J: Myla Coppins⁽⁷⁾| T: A W Carroll| OR: 60| D

20/1

Front-runner who went close over C&D on his final start last year. Never involved after a slow start on Lingfield reappearance 3 weeks ago. This veteran should be sharper with that run behind him.

Form: 63732-6

(1)

Kento^p¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: S De Sousa| T: A W Carroll| OR: 56| CD

7/1

Won twice at Wolverhampton this spring and landed a third success of 2026 when showing a good attitude to shade a tight finish over C&D (good) 11 days ago. Should remain competitive off 4 lb higher.

Form: 131351

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Secret Handsheikh^v¹¹

Age: 8| Weight: 8-8| J: Jack Callan⁽³⁾| T: J Gallagher| OR: 55| CD

9/2

Four-time C&D winner. Bounced back from a couple of lesser efforts when third of 13 over 6f here (good) 11 days ago. Can give another good account.

Form: 083003

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Roman Spring^t¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 8-8| J: Jack Doughty| T: R Cook & J Bridger| OR: 55| C| D

11/1

Course winner. Latest win at Lingfield in November. Third on Salisbury reappearance last month but has disappointed twice since. Bounce back needed.

Form: 213-360

Forecasts

Merrimack (3/1), Ancient State (10/3), Rory Rocket (9/2), Secret Handsheikh (9/2), Kento (7/1), Roman Spring (11/1), Mick's Spirit (20/1), Recon Mission (20/1)

MERRIMACK can get his head back in front at a track where he has a good record. Ancient State will be a danger if translating his recent all-weather form to turf. Course specialist Secret Handsheikh is next on the list.