16:25 Brighton

Thursday 15 October 2026

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bet365 Handicap

3YO plus | Class 5 | 7f 216y | 15 Runners | Turf

(6)

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: T P Queally| T: G & J Moore| OR: 68| CD

Strong traveller who gained a third C&D victory in August. Hasn't landed a blow either start off his revised mark, latterly beaten 3 lengths over C&D after racing freely. Does at least benefit from a slight ease in grade and forecast strong pace no harm, either.

Form: 614166

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(15)

Tronido^h⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: Tyler Heard| T: S Dow| OR: 68| D

Front runner who was seen to maximum effect when winning off 3 lb lower at Epsom (8.5f) in late-August. Hasn't looked like repeating the feat either start since, and she may well have competition for the lead here.

Form: 075178

(12)

Darvel^b¹⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 9-12| J: David Probert| T: P R Chamings| OR: 68| CD

C&D winner who has finished runner-up both starts here this season, bouncing back to form when beaten 1½ lengths in a slightly better C&D event last time. Capable of running a big race if in a similar mood (can start slowly).

Form: 023452

(5)

Reader³¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Ashley Lewis⁽³⁾| T: M P Tregoning| OR: 68

Lightly-raced 3-y-o. Fair form in turf novice/maiden events. Only matched that form switched to a longer trip/handicap at Thirsk (1m) last time, beaten 4 lengths having been tapped for toe. May at least benefit from a stronger pace to aim at.

Form: 28-3345

(11)

Norfolk Blue^v²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Knight| OR: 67| C

Belatedly off the mark in a weak 7f course maiden last month. Didn't repeat that form returned to handicap/all-weather (unproven on surface) at Southwell last time. Back on turf in another change of headgear and booking of Tom Marquand offers some hope of a bounce back.

Form: 252519

(14)

Play Me¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Jack Dace⁽⁵⁾| T: J R Boyle| OR: 64| CD

Course winner. Typically ridden patiently when doubling his tally for the year at Epsom (7f) in August. Back on same mark having trailed the field in a higher grade there last time and another who'll likely find this run to suit.

Form: 591438

(9)

Fresh Fade¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Kieren Fox| T: M J Attwater| OR: 67

Well below his fairly useful Irish form since joining current connections. Plugged on to finish 6 lengths sixth of 10 in a strongly-run 7f handicap at Epsom latest. At least worth chancing over 1m on that evidence and mark continues in freefall.

Form: 606056

(1)

Dark Rosa³²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Rob Hornby| T: G Nicholls| OR: 64

Two-time winner who has been running consistently well of late. Finished 5½-length second to an in-form front runner off this mark at Bath (1m, good to soft) latest. Stall 1 isn't an ideal draw, though.

Form: 836322

(4)

Yachtsman^p1,t³⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: George Wood| T: Jack Morland| OR: 66

Got off the mark in smooth fashion at Windsor (6f) in May. Split a couple of subsequent winners when proving his stamina for 7f at Lingfield before a lesser effort reverted to sprinting at Leicester latest. Interesting if step up in trip/first-time cheekpieces has the desired effect.

Form: 714948

(10)

Daisy Roots⁴²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: P Cosgrave| T: J R Boyle| OR: 63| D

Won pair of Lingfield handicaps (turf/all-weather) off higher marks last year. Largely been in form this season and looks potentially interesting returning to this idiosyncratic track for the first time in over 2 years (placed all 3 previous starts here).

Form: 447455

(13)

Platinum Prince^b³⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 9-7| J: Toby Moore⁽⁷⁾| T: G & J Moore| OR: 63| CD

Veteran hasn't finished out of the frame in 7 career starts here (including a C&D victory). Showed all of his quirks (worried out of it) when season's best runner-up in a race where plenty didn't handle conditions at Goodwood (1¼m, heavy) latest. Remains on a handy mark if putting it all together.

Form: 5-05452

(2)

King Of War^p,t²²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-6| J: J F Egan| T: M Wigham| OR: 62| C

Front runner who gained a fourth course success in June. Since posted a creditable effort in higher grade here either side of below-par performances at Epsom/Redcar. Clearly relishes this quirky track but no easy task to dominate this field from stall 2.

Form: 530840

(8)

South Kensington^t⁹^{(ex 5)}

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Charles Bishop| T: Adam Kirby| OR: 57| CD

Hit-and-miss performer. Doubled her tally for present yard with an enthusiastic victory over C&D 9 days ago. Prospect of a strongly-run 1m looks ideal, and she can make a bold bid to defy a 5 lb penalty if in the same form.

Form: 157201

(3)

Inspectre⁴⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Paddy Bradley| T: G & J Moore| OR: 63

Inexpensive/speedily-bred Inns Of Court gelding. Steadily progressed in 3 maiden runs, travelling smoothly into contention when a length second behind Norfolk Blue on qualifying run here (7f). Remains with potential now tackling handicaps, for all this will be a sterner test of his stamina.

Form: 042

(7)

Connie Moon^v³⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: George Bass| T: D J Coakley| OR: 60

Maiden whose standout effort came when third in strongly-run 3-y-o handicap at Goodwood (1¼m) last June. Looked to retain that ability on all-weather return prior to getting stuck in the mud on her latest start. Could be worth a chance off a much-reduced mark, with yard recently off the cold list.

Form: 38-6758

Forecasts

South Kensington (3/1), Darvel (5/1), Dark Rosa (13/2), Platinum Prince (13/2), Inspectre (10/1), King Of War (12/1), Gone Rogue (14/1), Daisy Roots (14/1), Reader (16/1), Tronido (16/1), Play Me (20/1), Yachtsman (20/1), Fresh Fade (20/1), Connie Moon (25/1), Norfolk Blue (50/1)

With some green shoots from the Dennis Coakley yard in recent weeks, it could be worth chancing CONNIE MOON in a wide-open handicap. The likely strong pace will suit C&D winners Darvel and South Kensington, with Daisy Roots also considered given her course record. Unexposed 3-y-os Yachtsman and Inspectre are potentially interesting if staying the longer trip.