Our Brighton racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Friday 7th August 2026. The action gets underway at 14:30 and runs through to 17:00, with going reported as 6.5) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Big Time Rascal boasts a 25% strike rate from 8 runs at the track, Seamus Cronin has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 9 rides, Brian Toomey’s yard sends out runners with a 50% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Brighton
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Brighton over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Kilbryde | East Anglian Daily Times | 11 | 5 | 45.45% | 54.55% |
| The Guardian | The Guardian | 10 | 4 | 40% | 50% |
| Ross Shepherd | Wrexham Leader | 11 | 4 | 36.36% | 45.45% |
| Melissa Jones | D Express | 11 | 4 | 36.36% | 54.55% |
| Newsboy | Daily Mirror | 12 | 4 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
14:30 – Teenage Cancer Trust Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a pretty ordinary Brighton sprint on paper, but it is still a race with a clear shape to it. Diomed Spirit sets the standard on recent form after a solid second and has the plum draw in stall 1, while Dreambird Dolly arrives in much the best nick overall, her recent sequence suggesting she is knocking hard on the door again. Washington Heir is another with a live chance if building on that recent win-and-third combination, whereas old-timer Recon Mission has become a little hard to trust despite slipping to a workable mark. In truth, this is not a deep Class 6, and around this sharp 5f the race may simply come down to who gets the run of things early and handles Brighton’s quirks best.
Top Selections
1. Diomed Spirit – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Charles Bishop | Trainer: Chris Gordon | Form: 566362 | Rating: 65 | Topspeed: 57
Diomed Spirit makes plenty of appeal in a race where not many arrive with convincing momentum. That latest second was one of the better recent pieces of form on offer in this field, and a mark of 65 looks fair rather than punitive given he has been running consistently without quite getting his head in front. The draw in stall 1 could be a real asset over Brighton’s sharp 5f if Charles Bishop gets him organised early, and his Topspeed figure of 57 is the best on show. At 9/4 he is not exactly hidden from the market, but he is still the one with the fewest questions to answer. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Dreambird Dolly – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Donagh Murphy | Trainer: John Gallagher | Form: 821022 | Rating: 67 | Topspeed: 56
Dreambird Dolly is the obvious each-way angle because she keeps turning up and running her race. That form string of 821022 tells its own story: she is holding her form extremely well and has been bang there on her last two starts. She does have to concede weight all round from a mark of 67, but in a Class 6 like this reliability counts for plenty and she has nearly the best speed figure in the line-up. Donagh Murphy should have options from stall 6, and if this becomes a straightforward dash rather than a messy stop-start affair, she looks very likely to be involved again. At 7/2, she is a solid each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here. Diomed Spirit is the win play on the strength of his recent second, his inside draw and the best Topspeed figure in the race. Dreambird Dolly is the each-way alternative in a 7-runner field because she is admirably consistent and should give you a run for your money. Washington Heir looks the main danger if backing up his recent revival.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recon Mission | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Diomed Spirit | 9/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Dreambird Dolly | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Stapleford Park | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Washington Heir | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Reporter | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Hakin Adraar | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
15:00 – Jenningsbet In Portsmouth EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C And D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 5f | Class 5 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a small-field maiden that revolves around the exposed pair with figures on the board and the once-raced newcomer from a powerful yard. Enamored sets the standard on what we know, having already posted the best rating in the line-up and shaped like a filly who should be very effective over a sharp 5f. Little Mester has shown enough in two starts to think he can be competitive again, while Red Tail is the interesting unknown for Richard Hannon in a race lacking depth. Cruse On Bye and Napps Way have plenty to find on what they have shown so far. In truth, this is not a deep maiden, and if Enamored runs to her mark she is going to take plenty of beating.
Top Selections
1. Enamored – 5/6 with Bet365
Jockey: David Probert | Trainer: Ed Dunlop | Form: 35 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 61
Enamored is the obvious one, but short prices are short for a reason and she has the clearest form in the race. An official mark of 80 and a Topspeed of 61 put her comfortably clear on the numbers, and that latest fifth still reads well enough in the context of this modest restricted maiden. She gets in here with just 128 and, in a five-runner race where tactical speed will matter, David Probert looks a good fit around Brighton’s sharp track. At 5/6 she is hardly a secret, but she simply holds stronger claims than anything else in the field and looks the solid win play. Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a five-runner race: Enamored is the win bet and there is no each-way angle worth forcing in such a small field. Little Mester looks the main danger on experience, while Red Tail is the only one who could step forward enough to make this interesting first time out. Still, Enamored is the percentage call.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Mester | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Red Tail | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Cruse On Bye | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Enamored | 5/6 | 8/13 | 4/6 | 8/13 | 8/11 | 5/6 (Bet365) |
| Napps Way | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Ross | Enamored |
15:30 – Jenningsbet UK’s Largest Independent Bookmaker Classified Stakes
Race Details: 1m 1f | Class 6 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is hardly a deep classified, but it does look a race with a fairly obvious shape to it. Tony Carroll supplies four of the six runners and Myna brings the most solid recent form, having been knocking on the door in similar company, while Thundering Breeze also arrives in decent nick and looks the main threat. Behind those two, the rest have plenty to prove. Celebrating Ethel and Dogged are exposed types who need things to fall perfectly, Fitzmaurice has been hard to fancy on recent efforts, and Outrace still hasn’t shown enough this season despite edging back towards respectability last time. In a small field around Brighton, track position and attitude matter plenty, but on the bare form this revolves around the front two in the market.
Top Selections
1. Myna – 7/4 with Bet365
Jockey: George Downing | Trainer: Tony Carroll | Form: 614423 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 49
Myna is the one arriving with the most persuasive profile for a race like this. That recent sequence of 614423 tells you she is holding her level well, and her Topspeed figure of 49 is the best in the field, which matters in a modest contest where not many are likely to improve. She has been mixing it consistently in this grade and, unlike some of these, she usually puts herself in the race rather than waiting for everything to happen around her. Tony Carroll dominates the line-up, but this looks his clearest winning chance, and 7/4 is fair enough given the fragility of the opposition. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Thundering Breeze – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: David Probert | Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore | Form: 35-274 | Rating: 58 | Topspeed: 14
Thundering Breeze is the obvious each-way alternative, though in truth this is more about reliability than generosity of price in a six-runner race. The recent form figures are respectable enough, particularly the placed efforts before a solid fourth last time, and David Probert is the sort you want around Brighton when tactical nous can be the difference. There isn’t much room for error at around 2/1, but she does at least come here in better heart than most of the field and doesn’t need to improve much to hit the first two again. She looks the safest option behind the favourite. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Myna is the straight win play and makes most appeal on current form and overall consistency. Thundering Breeze is the sensible each-way backup in a race where only a couple make much appeal at all. If you want to oppose the pair, Dogged is probably the one who could nick a place, but this looks a race to keep simple and side with the two solid ones.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrating Ethel | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Dogged | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Betfair) |
| Fitzmaurice | 7/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Myna | 7/4 | 6/4 | 13/8 | 6/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 (Bet365) |
| Outrace | 8/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Betfair) |
| Thundering Breeze | 2/1 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
16:00 – Harry Bloom Memorial “Brighton Bullet” Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a proper Brighton sprint handicap: sharp, competitive and just awkward enough to make you second-guess the obvious ones. The Quiet Gent heads the market but returns from an absence and has to concede weight all round, while Marcellinus has been admirably consistent without quite getting his head in front. There are plenty arriving with solid recent form, notably Lequinto, Grey Horizon and U S S Charleston, and that makes this a race where track craft and pace position could count for plenty over the minimum trip. Tenbob Tommy is bidding for a hat-trick, though he now sits on a career-high mark, while Ancient Times and Duskaura are not without squeaks from low weights. Tricky puzzle, then, but not an impossible one.
Top Selections
1. U S S Charleston – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Connor Planas | Trainer: Lemos De Souza | Form: 915052 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 79
He makes plenty of appeal in a race where a few of the principals are either exposed or a shade short enough in the market. U S S Charleston ran a very solid race when second last time and that effort reads well in the context of this contest, especially as his Topspeed figure of 79 is among the stronger numbers on offer. As a 3yo against older sprinters, he gets in with just 132 and that can be a real edge in these fast-run five-furlong handicaps. Connor Planas knows how to deliver one late, and at 13/2 he looks a fair bit more interesting than some of the shorter-priced rivals. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Lequinto – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: William Carson | Trainer: Tony Carroll | Form: 313312 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 81
You can set your clock by Lequinto at the moment, and in a race packed with ifs and buts, that reliability counts for plenty. His recent form figures are rock-solid, he was runner-up again last time, and the standout Topspeed mark of 81 says he still retains enough dash to be very competitive in this grade despite being a 9yo. Brighton often rewards streetwise sprinters who know their job, and few fit that description better than this one. William Carson and Tony Carroll are a combination you ignore at your peril around here, and 6/1 is perfectly acceptable for a horse who should be bang there if getting a clean run. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
U S S Charleston is the win play at around 13/2, with his low weight and recent second making him the most persuasive option in a tightly packed sprint. Lequinto is the each-way punt because he keeps running his race and has the figures to be involved again. The Quiet Gent is the obvious danger if ready after the break, while Grey Horizon is another respected in-form 3yo.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Quiet Gent | 11/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Marcellinus | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Tenbob Tommy | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Lequinto | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Bona Fortuna | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Grey Horizon | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Cayman Tai | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
| U S S Charleston | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Ancient Times | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Duskaura | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Ian Gaughran | Grey Horizon |
| Sunday Express | Grey Horizon |
| Garry Owen | U S S Charleston |
| Mirror Online | U S S Charleston |
| Kieran McHugh | U S S Charleston |
16:30 – Bet In Over 200 Shops Nationwide With Jenningsbet Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a tight little 5f sprint rather than a deep one, and in a seven-runner Brighton handicap the draw, early pace and handling of the track will matter plenty. Dragon God arrives off the back of a win and makes obvious appeal, while Bated Breeze also comes here on the upgrade after scoring last time and still looks fairly treated despite edging up in grade. Mart is knocking on the door without quite getting his head in front and is another with solid claims from stall 1. Manhattan Chute is respected after winning last time but the market has him short enough for one with patchy form overall. It is a tricky puzzle rather than a high-class race, but there are a couple here who make more appeal than most.
Top Selections
1. Bated Breeze – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: David Probert | Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore | Form: 33-061 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed: 59
Bated Breeze looks the percentage call. That latest win suggests he has found his level again, and the wider profile hints there may still be a bit more to come in this grade. A mark of 68 asks a question, but he is well enough treated on the best of his recent efforts and his Topspeed figure stacks up perfectly well in a race of this nature. David Probert is a good booking for a sharp 5f around Brighton, and stall 2 should give him options. At 7/2 he is not being missed by the market, but he still makes plenty of sense in a race lacking depth. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Mart – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Darragh Keenan | Trainer: D Donovan | Form: 543643 | Rating: 64 | Topspeed: 63
Mart is the each-way angle because he keeps running his race and has the sort of profile that should see him competitive again in this company. He has not been finding much off the bridle, which is the obvious concern, but that consistency counts for plenty in a Class 6 sprint at Brighton. His Topspeed figure of 63 is one of the best in the field, and the inside draw could be a real plus if he breaks cleanly and secures a handy position early. Darragh Keenan should be able to make use of that. At 7/2 he is hardly a rags play, but he looks solid enough for another placed effort at least. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Bated Breeze is the win play, arriving with the right profile and fewer doubts than most. Mart is the each-way punt in a seven-runner race because his consistency and draw give him a strong chance of hitting the frame. Dragon God is the obvious danger after his latest success, while Manhattan Chute is respected but looks short enough given his uneven record.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon God | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Mart | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Rajeteriat | 18/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Big Time Rascal | 15/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Manhattan Chute | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Bated Breeze | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Kodi K | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Dean Kilbryde | Mart |
17:00 – Bet Responsibly With Jenningsbet Handicap (Brighton Summer Sprint Series Qualifier)
Race Details: 6f | Class 6 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly tight little 3yo sprint rather than a deep one, and Brighton’s sharp 6f can easily punish anything that gets out of rhythm. Shes Got The Blues brings the clearest recent winning habit into the race and is fully entitled to head the market after a solid third last time, while Pennine Way shaped as though he was coming back to the boil when third on his latest start and has the profile of one who can be very competitive off this mark. Arvana Belle is not dismissed given her rating and light weight, and Superstorm is another with enough ability to get involved if things fall right from a wide stall. It’s not an impossible puzzle, but it does feel like the front end of the market has a grip on it.
Top Selections
1. Pennine Way – 5/2 with Betfair
Jockey: George Bass | Trainer: Jack Channon | Form: 4-6773 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed: 54
Pennine Way gets the nod because his latest third was a step back in the right direction after a couple of lesser efforts, and this isn’t a race overloaded with unexposed sprinters. He has a handy draw in stall 2 for a track where position matters, and his mark of 68 looks workable in this grade if he can build on that last run. George Bass is a positive booking around here and this looks the type of race Jack Channon’s colt should be making count. At 5/2, he’s not exactly hiding from the market, but he still makes most appeal as the one with the soundest all-round claims.
Bet: WIN
2. Arvana Belle – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: David Probert | Trainer: Rod Millman | Form: -60735 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 54
Arvana Belle is the each-way angle in a race where several have bits and pieces of form but not many bring much certainty. She’s actually the highest-rated runner in the field and gets in here off just 121, which immediately makes her interesting in a Class 6. Her recent fifth doesn’t scream winner, but it was not devoid of promise and the earlier third suggested she can still be competitive when things drop right. David Probert is the sort you want on one around Brighton, and 6/1 looks fair enough if you think the weight pull can help her bridge the gap on the principals.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Pennine Way is the straightforward win play after shaping better last time and looks the safest option in a modest sprint. Arvana Belle makes more appeal than most as an each-way punt thanks to her rating and feather weight. Shes Got The Blues is the obvious danger on recent form, while Superstorm has enough ability to nick a place if the race sets up for him.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Cherry | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Solar Phoenix | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Pennine Way | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Betfair) |
| Shes Got The Blues | 9/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Superstorm | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Arvana Belle | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Snow Day | 25/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Duke | Pennine Way |
Brighton Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Time Rascal | 8 | 2 | 25% | 37.5% |
| Bated Breeze | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Arvana Belle | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Celebrating Ethel | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 33.33% |
| Recon Mission | 6 | 0 | 0% | 16.67% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seamus Cronin | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 44.44% |
| Mikkel Mortensen | 15 | 3 | 20% | 53.33% |
| Donagh Murphy | 11 | 2 | 18.18% | 18.18% |
| Joe Leavy | 67 | 12 | 17.91% | 31.34% |
| David Probert | 378 | 61 | 16.14% | 34.13% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Brighton:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Toomey | 8 | 4 | 50% | 62.5% |
| Harry Eustace | 39 | 10 | 25.64% | 53.85% |
| Martin Dunne | 12 | 3 | 25% | 41.67% |
| Stuart Williams | 90 | 20 | 22.22% | 38.89% |
| Jack Channon | 23 | 5 | 21.74% | 43.48% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Brighton racing tips for Friday 7th August 2026. We’ve covered all 6 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Brighton today?
The first race at Brighton on Friday 7th August 2026 goes off at 14:30, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Brighton today?
The going at Brighton is reported as 6.5) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Brighton today?
There are 6 races on the card at Brighton today, running from 14:30 through to 17:00.
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