Our Brighton racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Monday 22nd June 2026. The action gets underway at 18:05 and runs through to 20:40, with going reported as 6.7) (watered) (rail movements (Good to firm (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Oh So Audacious boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 9 runs at the track, Mason Paetel has been in fine form here with 3 wins from 12 rides, Brian Toomey’s yard sends out runners with a 33.33% 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough | Daily Telegraph | 10 | 5 | 50% | 50% |
| Melissa Jones | D Express | 10 | 4 | 40% | 60% |
| Farringdon | Morning Star | 15 | 5 | 33.33% | 53.33% |
| Newsboy | Daily Mirror | 13 | 4 | 30.77% | 69.23% |
| Chris Connolly | Norwich Evening News | 10 | 3 | 30% | 60% |
18:05 – Bet Now With fairplaybet.co.uk Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: 6.7) (watered) (rail movements (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
A six-runner Brighton sprint rarely takes much solving on paper, but this is still a race where track position and handling the hill will matter plenty. Silky Robin arrives on the back of a win and is an obvious starting point off the same mark, while Harry Brown also comes here in decent nick after winning two starts ago and shaping respectably since. Marra Donna is the interesting 3yo in the line-up, getting weight from the older sprinters and bringing the best Topspeed figure in the field, so she could easily have more to offer in this grade. Recon Mission is a standing dish around these sharp 5f handicaps and can never be dismissed, but this looks a slightly trappy little contest rather than a deep one.
Top Selections
1. Silky Robin – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Jason Watson | Trainer: Brian Toomey | Form: -86551 | Rating: 69 | Topspeed: 47
Silky Robin gets the vote after finally cashing in on a workable mark last time, and there was enough determination in that success to suggest she can follow up despite now being more obvious in the market. She is one of the few in here arriving with a proper recent winning effort to her name, and in a race lacking much depth that counts for plenty. Jason Watson is a notable booking for this level and from stall 4 he should have options rather than being forced into one plan. At 9/4 she is not exactly hidden, but she still looks the one with the strongest claims if reproducing that latest run. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Marra Donna – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Stevie Donohoe | Trainer: Ollie Sangster | Form: 332459 | Rating: 67 | Topspeed: 58
Marra Donna makes plenty of appeal as the each-way play, especially as she is a 3yo taking on exposed older sprinters and receives a handy bit of weight. Her recent form figures are not flashy, but they came in races that were at least respectable for this grade, and that Topspeed mark of 58 stands out in this field. The inside draw could be a help around here if she breaks on terms and gets into a rhythm early. Ollie Sangster’s filly has the look of one who can be very competitive at this level, and 7/2 feels fair enough in a race where there are holes to pick in most of the opposition. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Silky Robin is the straightforward win bet after a recent success and looks the most solid option in a modest sprint. Marra Donna is the each-way alternative, with her age allowance and stronger speed figure making her interesting in a six-runner field paying two places. Harry Brown is the main danger if reproducing the form of his penultimate start, while Recon Mission is the old pro who could easily outrun his price.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silky Robin | 9/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Desdemona | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Recon Mission | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Harry Brown | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Marra Donna | 7/2 | 16/5 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Havana Jag | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| talkSPORT 2 | Harry Brown |
18:35 – Download The Fairplay App Now EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: 6.7) (watered) (rail movements (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a very small-field maiden but not an especially deep one, and the shape of it revolves around Roxa Love. George Boughey’s filly sets a clear standard on the figures after finishing third on debut, and in a race where several of these either showed little first time up or arrive completely unexposed, that experience could count for plenty over a sharp 5f at Brighton. Henley On Thames is the obvious one to step forward after a fair opening run for Kevin Philippart De Foy, while Targa has more experience than most and may be sharper for it. Still, this doesn’t look like a race packed with hidden strength. If Roxa Love handles the track, she should take a lot of beating.
Top Selections
1. Roxa Love – 4/7 with William Hill
Jockey: Jack Callan | Trainer: George Boughey | Form: 3 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 81
Roxa Love is the one with the solid piece of form on the board and, in a five-runner maiden lacking depth, that matters. A debut third is already comfortably the best recent effort in this line-up, and the figures back that up in no uncertain terms, with an 82 rating and 81 Topspeed putting her clear of these. Boughey’s juveniles are usually well drilled and this filly ought to come on for that first outing rather than regress from it. She won’t be missed in the market at 4/7, but that price reflects her obvious edge rather than any bookmaker generosity. In a race full of guesswork around the rest, she is hard to oppose.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here: Roxa Love is the win bet and the only sensible play in a race of this size. There’s no each-way angle in a five-runner field, and the market has already identified the right one. Henley On Thames looks the main danger if improving from debut, while Targa could nick a place without quite threatening the favourite.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henley On Thames | 9/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Ava Louise | 22/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Clueisinthetitle | 28/1 | 30/1 | 30/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 | 30/1 (Betfair) |
| Roxa Love | 8/15 | 4/9 | 4/9 | 4/9 | 4/7 | 4/7 (William Hill) |
| Targa | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Mercury | Roxa Love |
| Farringdon | Roxa Love |
| Ross Shepherd | Roxa Love |
| Lee Sobot | Roxa Love |
| bettinggods.com | Roxa Love |
19:05 – Watch Live Racing On fairplaybet.co.uk Classified Stakes
Race Details: 1m 3f | Class 6 | Going: 6.7) (watered) (rail movements (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This is not a deep classified by any means, but it does look the sort of race where a bit of recent momentum counts for plenty. Sweetstevie arrives off a much-improved second and is the obvious starting point, while Highland Harvey has been knocking on the door in similar company and brings a more consistent recent profile than most. Foinix has the joint-highest rating in the field but comes here on the back of a few underwhelming efforts, and Gearing’s Point is another who has bits of form without looking especially convincing. The three-year-olds Dream Of Ithaca and Hello Garda get weight and could outrun bigger expectations, but both still need to prove they can finish the job. Tricky enough beneath the favourite, though the likely answer should come from the more solid recent form lines.
Top Selections
1. Sweetstevie – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Callan | Trainer: Patrick Owens | Form: 0092 | Rating: 56 | Topspeed: 16
Sweetstevie is hardly bombproof, but that latest second was a clear step forward and in a race as thin as this it makes him very hard to ignore. He had shown little in three starts beforehand, so the sudden leap in form is worth noting, especially now he remains in basement-grade company off a mark of 56. This 1m3f trip should be within range and he does not need to improve much more to take a race of this nature. At 5/2 he is not exactly hidden from the market, but he still looks the one with the most persuasive recent piece of form on offer. Bet: WIN
2. Highland Harvey – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Dace | Trainer: Gihan Arnolda | Form: 09-235 | Rating: 56 | Topspeed: 50
Highland Harvey makes plenty of each-way appeal because, unlike several of these, he has been running with credit on a regular basis. His recent figures of 2, 3 and 5 tell the story: he is holding his form and giving himself a chance. The Topspeed figure of 50 also stacks up well in this field and suggests he has the raw level to be seriously competitive in a race lacking depth. Drawn in stall 2, he should be able to get a handy position around this idiosyncratic track, and if Sweetstevie fails to back up that latest effort, Highland Harvey looks the most likely one to capitalise. At 7/2, he is a sensible each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Sweetstevie is the win play after that improved runner-up effort, and this does not look a race demanding anything heroic to go one better. Highland Harvey is the each-way alternative in an eight-runner field because his recent consistency gives him a solid place chance at the very least. Foinix is the obvious danger if reviving, while Dream Of Ithaca is the lightweight who could sneak into the frame.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dupont Circle | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Fighting Poet | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Foinix | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Highland Harvey | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Sweetstevie | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Dream Of Ithaca | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Hello Garda | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
19:37 – Fairplay Lets Bet On It! Handicap
Race Details: 1m 1f | Class 6 | Going: 6.7) (watered) (rail movements (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This is a modest little Class 6 with just six runners, but it does look quite tightly knit at the top of the market. Dash Of Class and Joycean Way are the obvious pair after more solid recent efforts than most of these, and between them they set the standard on current form. Joycean Way has the stronger official mark and the plum inside draw, while Dash Of Class gets weight as a 3yo and arrives on the back of another placed effort. After that, it gets murkier. Beryl’s Girl is not dismissed if improving again, but she needs to find a bit more, while D Day Major Winter and Diamond Aura look more like place players than likely winners. Dora Vita has plenty to prove. It is not a deep race, but the front two do make it a reasonably clear puzzle.
Top Selections
1. Dash Of Class – 7/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Callan | Trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole | Form: 0-4353 | Rating: 64 | Topspeed: 52
Dash Of Class makes plenty of appeal in a race where recent, reliable handicap form counts for a lot. He has been edging towards a breakthrough, and that latest third reads well enough in the context of this weak contest. A mark of 64 asks a question, but he gets in here with just 125 and, as a 3yo against older exposed rivals, there is every chance he still has a little improvement to come at this trip. The profile is cleaner than most of these and, in a field lacking depth, he looks the one most likely to run his race. At 7/4, he is short enough, but still the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Joycean Way – 5/2 with Betfair
Jockey: David Egan | Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore | Form: 34-883 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed: 50
Joycean Way is the obvious danger and the one to side with each-way, even in a six-runner race with only two places on offer. He shaped encouragingly when third last time, and that was a step back in the right direction after a couple of lesser runs. The inside stall is a plus around Brighton, and David Egan is the kind of rider you want in these tactical small-field handicaps. The slight niggle is that he is the highest-rated horse in the race and has to shoulder 138, so there is not much room for error giving weight away to the younger Dash Of Class. Even so, he holds strong claims of hitting the frame and could easily win if getting the run of things. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here. Dash Of Class is the win play, as he looks the most likely improver in a race full of exposed types. Joycean Way is the each-way alternative for those wanting a bit more security, with his draw and recent third making him solid. If one of the outsiders is to shake things up, Beryl’s Girl is probably the likeliest.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joycean Way | 9/4 | 5/2 | 85/40 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Betfair) |
| D Day Major Winter | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (William Hill) |
| Dash Of Class | 7/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 (Bet365) |
| Dora Vita | 33/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Diamond Aura | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
20:10 – Fairplay Daily Price Boosts “Confined” Handicap (For horses Which Have Not Won In 2026)
Race Details: 6f | Class 5 | Going: 6.7) (watered) (rail movements (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a tight little six-runner sprint rather than a deep one, and the race revolves around a handful of exposed handicappers who are at least knocking on the door. King Of War appeals as the solid option after shaping well on his return, while State Of Madness brings the best recent sequence of competitive efforts and should be involved again if this turns into a proper test from the gates. The Bitter Moose is interesting off the back of his latest third and has enough pace to make Brighton’s sharp 6f count, while Middleton View is favourite material on figures but does come here with a few chances already missed. It is not a strong Class 5 by any means, but it is a tricky little puzzle because most of these have bits of form that give them a squeak.
Top Selections
1. King Of War – 5/2 with Betfair
Jockey: David Egan | Trainer: Michael Wigham | Form: 4184-3 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 58
King Of War makes plenty of appeal from stall 1 with just 126lb to carry, and that low draw can be a real asset around here if David Egan gets him rolling early enough. His comeback third suggested he retains his enthusiasm, and this is a horse who has at least shown he can win handicaps when things fall right. In a race lacking an obvious improver, I would rather side with the one who looks well treated enough to strike off 81 and should come on for that reappearance. Available at 5/2, he is not a giveaway price, but he is the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. State Of Madness – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Luke Morris | Trainer: Mark Loughnane | Form: 259345 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 69
State Of Madness is the one I would want onside each-way because he keeps running his race and his Topspeed figure of 69 is the best in this field. Those recent efforts read well enough for a race of this standard, especially as he has been holding his form without quite getting the breaks to finish the job. Luke Morris is a good booking for a horse who may need delivering at the right moment on this track, and if they go a decent clip up front he should be staying on when others have cried enough. At 4/1, he looks the sensible each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here: King Of War is the win bet because he has the profile of one ready to capitalise in a modest confined handicap. State Of Madness is the each-way alternative in a small but competitive field, largely because his recent consistency gives him a strong chance of hitting the frame. The Bitter Moose is the obvious danger if building on that latest third.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bitter Moose | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (William Hill) |
| Lunario | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| State Of Madness | 4/1 | 16/5 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Tea Sea | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (William Hill) |
| Middleton View | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| King Of War | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Ian Gaughran | King Of War |
| racing-daily.com | King Of War |
20:40 – fairplaybet.co.uk Bet £20 Get £20 Free Bets Handicap (Brighton Summer Sprint Series Qualifier)
Race Details: 6f | Class 6 | Going: 6.7) (watered) (rail movements (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a proper Brighton sprint handicap: competitive on paper, a little messy underneath, and the draw and track position could easily prove decisive. Dion Baker arrives bidding for a hat-trick after back-to-back wins and is the obvious one to beat, while Prefer The Sister has been knocking on the door and looks the solid option near the head of the market. Havana Mojito shaped well when second last time and has the inside stall to work from, while Aim For The Bull comes here in winning form too after getting the job done most recently. Behind those, there are plenty with bits and pieces of chance but not many I’d trust implicitly. It’s not a strong race, but it is a tricky little puzzle.
Top Selections
1. Prefer The Sister – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Christian Howarth | Trainer: James Owen | Form: 7-0742 | Rating: 69 | Topspeed: 52
She’s hardly been hidden in the market and for once the obvious one may simply be the right one. Prefer The Sister ran well in defeat last time, and that recent second suggests she’s ready to strike in a race that doesn’t take much winning. Her mark of 69 looks workable at this level, and James Owen’s mare has the sort of profile you want in a Brighton Class 6 sprint: fit, running consistently and not badly treated. Christian Howarth knows the circuit well enough, and from stall 5 she should get a fair shot at things. At 5/2 she isn’t a gift, but she does hold strong claims. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Havana Mojito – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Luke Morris | Trainer: John Gallagher | Form: 60-452 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 55
Havana Mojito makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where several of these come with caveats. He took a step back in the right direction when runner-up last time, and although a mark of 72 asks a bit more of him than some, he has shown enough ability to think he can be competitive in this grade. The draw in stall 1 could be a help around Brighton if Luke Morris gets him into a good rhythm early, and he does at least bring a bit of recent substance to the table. Available at 11/2, he looks the value alternative to the favourite and makes plenty of appeal as an each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Prefer The Sister is the straight win play because she comes here in the most convincing recent form for a race of this nature. Havana Mojito is the each-way option at a fairer price, especially with four places on offer in a 12-runner field. Dion Baker is the obvious danger chasing a hat-trick, while Aim For The Bull is another you can see running well.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aim For The Bull | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Havana Mojito | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Dion Baker | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Bear To Dream | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (William Hill) |
| Zu Run | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (William Hill) |
| Prefer The Sister | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Amathus | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Oh So Audacious | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (William Hill) |
| Henry Tudor | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Daley T | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Maury | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Bated Breeze | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| RP Ratings | Havana Mojito |
Brighton Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oh So Audacious | 9 | 3 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Dion Baker | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Zu Run | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Aim For The Bull | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Havana Mojito | 12 | 3 | 25% | 50% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Paetel | 12 | 3 | 25% | 50% |
| John Fahy | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Jason Watson | 245 | 49 | 20% | 44.49% |
| Neil Callan | 61 | 11 | 18.03% | 42.62% |
| Stevie Donohoe | 98 | 17 | 17.35% | 39.8% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Brighton:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Toomey | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 50% |
| George Boughey | 71 | 21 | 29.58% | 52.11% |
| James Owen | 28 | 7 | 25% | 42.86% |
| Ollie Sangster | 13 | 3 | 23.08% | 30.77% |
| Hugo Palmer | 31 | 7 | 22.58% | 45.16% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Brighton racing tips for Monday 22nd June 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 Monday 22nd June 2026 goes off at 18:05, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Brighton today?
The going at Brighton is reported as 6.7) (watered) (rail movements (Good to firm (goingstick).
How many races are at Brighton today?
There are 6 races on the card at Brighton today, running from 18:05 through to 20:40.
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