Our Brighton racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Thursday 6th August 2026. The action gets underway at 14:38 and runs through to 17:30, 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. State Of Madness boasts a 66.67% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Warren Fentiman has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 6 rides, William Haggas’s yard sends out runners with a 57.14% 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 | 10 | 5 | 50% | 60% |
| 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% | 75% |
14:38 – JenningsBet In Bexhill On Sea Apprentice Classified Stakes
Race Details: 6f | Class 6 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is hardly a deep Class 6, but it does look competitive enough for the grade and Brighton’s idiosyncratic 6f can easily expose anything one-paced. River Wharfe arrives off a win and is the obvious one to beat despite top weight, while Valadero shaped as though he was coming to the boil when third last time and has a topspeed figure that stands out in this field. Spirited Dancer is another with a bit of recent consistency in the book, but the draw in 7 is not ideal around here. Port Hedland and Barnsnape Boy have bits and pieces of form that give them squeaks, yet both need to bounce back. In truth, this looks a race where recent sharpness and handling the track should count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. River Wharfe – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Molly Gunn | Trainer: Tony Carroll | Form: 606851 | Rating: 64 | Topspeed: 50
River Wharfe is not getting any younger at eight, but he comes here in the best recent form after getting his head back in front last time and that matters plenty in a race of this nature. He has the highest rating in the field, a solid enough topspeed for the grade, and stall 2 should allow Molly Gunn to keep things simple around a track where position can be crucial. Tony Carroll runs three here and this one is plainly the stable’s spearhead on bare form. At 9/4 he is no giveaway, but he is still the one with the fewest questions to answer. Bet: WIN
2. Valadero – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Liam Wright | Trainer: Brian Toomey | Form: 06-783 | Rating: 58 | Topspeed: 57
Valadero looks the value angle if you want something against the favourite. That latest third was a step back in the right direction, and his topspeed mark of 57 is notably the best on offer in this line-up. He is not especially prolific, which is why a straight win bet carries some risk, but this is a modest classified event and he does not need to improve much to go very close. Drawn in 6, Liam Wright will want to avoid being posted wide for too long, yet if he gets any sort of cover early, Valadero has the pace figures to make the frame at the very least. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
River Wharfe is the solid play and makes most appeal as the win bet given his latest success and overall profile in a weak race. Valadero is the each-way alternative, especially with three places on offer, because his recent third and standout topspeed figure suggest he is well capable of outrunning his price. Spirited Dancer is the one I’d fear most if building in a saver.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsnape Boy | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Port Hedland | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| River Wharfe | 9/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Rock Master | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Spirited Dancer | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Valadero | 10/3 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 5/2 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Voodoo Ray | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
15:13 – JenningsBet Ladies Day Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is only a five-runner novice, but it does look fairly straightforward rather than a devilish little puzzle. The Monkey King sets the standard on what we’ve seen so far, with a rating of 74 and a solid step forward from his debut sixth to finish third last time. Regalism is the obvious threat after shaping with some promise on debut for William Haggas, and he’s the one with the profile to improve most. Foscarini has shown a bit in both starts without looking anything out of the ordinary, while Demonstrate and newcomer Cinq Coins need to find plenty. Around Brighton’s sharp 6f, professionalism and tactical speed matter, and that points firmly toward the principals rather than the outsiders.
Top Selections
1. The Monkey King – 5/6 with Bet365
Jockey: Rhys Clutterbuck | Trainer: Ralph Beckett | Form: 63 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 56
He is short enough, but he’s short for a reason. The Monkey King has already achieved the best form in the race, and that latest third reads well in the context of this restricted novice. A mark of 74 puts him clear of these on the figures, and his Topspeed of 56 backs up the impression that he’s already operating to a useful level for this grade. Beckett’s juveniles usually know their job after a couple of starts, and this looks a very workable opening. At 5/6, there is no hiding place, but in a race lacking depth he is hard to oppose and should take plenty of beating. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a race of this size. The Monkey King is the win bet and the one with the strongest, most reliable form in the book. There is no each-way angle worth forcing with only five runners. Regalism is the obvious danger if taking a sharp step forward from debut, but the favourite sets a clear standard and should be the one to beat.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demonstrate | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Foscarini | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Regalism | 2/1 | 13/8 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 8/5 | 9/4 (Paddy Power) |
| Cinq Coins | 16/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Paddy Power) |
| The Monkey King | 5/6 | 4/5 | 8/11 | 4/6 | 5/6 | 5/6 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rory Delargy | Regalism |
| Jeffrey Ross | The Monkey King |
15:50 – Jenningsbet In Hastings Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 6 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a tight little six-runner handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to Gone Rogue after his recent win and respectable follow-up effort. He sets the standard on recent form, but he is not miles clear in a race where several arrive with something to recommend them. Danehill Star keeps knocking on the door, Kondratiev Wave is a hardened Brighton type who rarely runs a bad race in this grade, and Boubyan is weighted to be involved if things fall right. In a small field around Brighton’s idiosyncratic 7f, track position and timing matter plenty. It looks a winnable Class 6, but not a race to treat as a penalty kick.
Top Selections
1. Gone Rogue – 2/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Tom Queally | Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore | Form: -25614 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 54
Gone Rogue is the percentage call. He got his head back in front two starts ago and backed that up with a solid fourth last time, so the recent profile is stronger than most of these. The Moores know exactly how to place one in this sort of handicap and Tom Queally is the kind of rider you want in a tactical small-field race at Brighton. He is up to a mark of 77, which asks the question, but there is enough in the last couple of runs to think he can cope. At 2/1 he is hardly a giveaway, though he still looks the most likely winner.
Bet: WIN
2. Kondratiev Wave – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Doughty | Trainer: Tony Carroll | Form: 422462 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 68
Kondratiev Wave is the one that makes each-way appeal in a race where reliability counts for plenty. The veteran has been running his race time and again, and that sequence of placed efforts tells you he is holding his form well. His Topspeed figure of 68 is the best in the field, and he gets in here off just 126, which makes him very competitive if this turns into a proper scrap from the bend. Tony Carroll’s runners are never easy to dismiss in these lower-grade handicaps, and 4/1 looks fair for a horse who should be in the firing line throughout.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Gone Rogue is the win play because he brings the most convincing recent form and looks hard to oppose if getting a smooth run round. For an each-way punt, Kondratiev Wave makes more appeal than the others thanks to his consistency and solid speed figure. Danehill Star is the obvious danger after another string of near-misses, while Boubyan has claims if the race gets tactical.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dandy G Boy | 12/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Boubyan | 11/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Gone Rogue | 15/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Danehill Star | 7/2 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Kondratiev Wave | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Winemaker | 6/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Ian Gaughran | Gone Rogue |
16:25 – JenningsBet In Basingstoke Brighton Challenge Cup Handicap (The Brighton Challenge Cup) (GBBPlus)
Race Details: 1m 3f | Class 4 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This has a small-field but far from straightforward look, especially around Brighton where track position and balance count for plenty. Sarangpur arrives in the hottest form, bidding for a hat-trick after back-to-back wins, and it is easy enough to see why he heads the market from stall 1. Still, he is up against a couple of battle-hardened handicappers in Nibras Gold and Bohemian Breeze, both of whom come here off wins of their own. Tai Hang Pegasus is unexposed at the trip and not impossible, while Maasai Mara needs to rebound from a lesser effort. With Brave Hunter now a non-runner, tactics could prove crucial in a five-runner affair, and that may just make this more tactical than the bare ratings suggest.
Top Selections
1. Sarangpur – 11/8 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Finley Marsh | Trainer: Richard Hughes | Form: 341121 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 63
Sarangpur is the progressive one in the line-up and, in a race lacking depth, that matters. His recent form figures are rock-solid, and that latest success confirmed he is thriving rather than merely holding his mark. An 84 rating leaves him joint-top on official figures, but unlike some of these he still looks to have a bit of forward momentum. Stall 1 could be a real asset if Finley Marsh gets him into a smooth early rhythm, and Hughes does well with these improving handicappers. At 11/8 he is no giveaway, but he is the one with the clearest profile and is hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
With Brave Hunter out, this becomes a five-runner race, so there is no each-way angle worth forcing. Keep it simple: Sarangpur is the win bet, based on current trajectory and likely tactical position. Nibras Gold and Bohemian Breeze look the chief dangers if the race turns into a proper test rather than a crawl.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nibras Gold | 5/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 7/2 (Betfair) |
| Maasai Mara | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Sarangpur | 5/4 | 5/4 | 11/8 | 4/5 | 1/1 | 11/8 (Paddy Power) |
| Bohemian Breeze | 10/3 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Tai Hang Pegasus | 10/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Newsboy | Bohemian Breeze |
| Farringdon | Maasai Mara |
| Dean Kilbryde | Sarangpur |
| Sunday Express | Sarangpur |
16:55 – JenningsBet Top Staff Classified Stakes
Race Details: 1m 3f | Class 6 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is not a deep Class 6 by any means, but it does look a workable little contest rather than a complete lottery. Foinix brings the highest mark in the field and shaped as though this sort of trip and level are within range when third last time, so it is no surprise he heads the market. Dogged has been knocking around in similar races and is drawn to get a handy run, while Gearing’s Point has enough back form to get involved if bouncing back from a lesser run. The 3yo pair Dream Of Ithaca and Lady Lauren get weight from their elders, with the former the more plausible improver. In a six-runner race around Brighton, track position and attitude will count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Foinix – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Finley Marsh | Trainer: Jim & Suzi Best | Form: 7-8773 | Rating: 64 | Topspeed: 15
Foinix makes the most appeal in a race where solid recent evidence is thin on the ground. He took a step back in the right direction when third on his latest outing, and that piece of form reads well enough in the context of this modest classified event. His mark of 64 leaves him clear on ratings, and this does not look the deepest race in which to try to build on that effort. Finley Marsh is a positive booking for a horse who should be ridden with a bit of intent, and at 11/4 he looks short enough to suggest confidence but still fair in a field lacking reliable rivals. Bet: WIN
2. Dream Of Ithaca – 13/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Liam Wright | Trainer: John Gallagher | Form: 0-4558 | Rating: 59 | Topspeed: 44
Dream Of Ithaca is the each-way angle in a race where it would not take much improvement to hit the frame. The recent form figures are hardly explosive, but there have been a couple of efforts in that sequence suggesting she can be competitive at this level, and the 3yo allowance is a genuine help against older, exposed rivals. Liam Wright takes over on one who could find this Brighton test suitable if settling and travelling early. She does not have to be a world-beater to outrun 13/2 in this company, and that price makes more appeal than some of the thoroughly exposed alternatives. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here: Foinix is the win play on the strength of his latest third and clear edge on official ratings. For an each-way punt, Dream Of Ithaca makes more appeal than the exposed older handicappers thanks to her age allowance and scope for a bit more. Dogged is the obvious danger if getting his own way near the pace.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex The Great | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Dogged | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Foinix | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 9/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Dream Of Ithaca | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (William Hill) |
| Lady Lauren | 25/1 | 28/1 | 30/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 30/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| racing-daily.com | Alex The Great |
17:30 – JenningsBet In Brighton Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 5 | Going: 6.5) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a proper Brighton sprint handicap rather than a race packed with hidden depth, but it is still competitive enough. Silver Trumpet and Serenity Dream arrive here on the back of wins and are obvious starting points, while North View and Just Jump have the sort of recent form that gives them a squeak if things fall right. Brighton’s 6f can reward pace, balance and course know-how, so this may be decided as much by track position as raw ability. Silver Trumpet is the class act on figures and now has the confidence boost of a recent success, but he is hardly thrown in. That makes it a race where the market leaders are respected, though there may still be a bit of each-way juice lower down.
Top Selections
1. Silver Trumpet – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Charles Bishop | Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton | Form: -43761 | Rating: 89 | Topspeed: 71
Silver Trumpet looks the percentage call. He got his head back in front last time and that was a timely reminder that he still has enough class to boss this sort of race when things drop right. An official mark of 89 is the highest in the field and, in a race lacking much upside elsewhere, that matters. Draw 7 is not ideal around here, but Charles Bishop knows every blade of grass at Brighton and is the right man to offset it. At 5/2 he is not exactly hiding from the assessor or the market, but he still makes most appeal as the one with the strongest all-round claims. Bet: WIN
2. Just Jump – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Myla Coppins | Trainer: Tony Carroll | Form: 58R153 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 79
Just Jump makes plenty of each-way sense in a seven-runner race. The recent figures suggest he is holding his form well, with a win three starts ago and another solid placed effort last time, and his Topspeed mark of 79 says he has the pace to be effective in this company. He is also nicely berthed in stall 1, which can be a real help at this quirky track if Myla Coppins gets him into a smooth rhythm early. Tony Carroll doubles up here and this one may be the better value play of the pair. Available at 9/2, he looks the sensible each-way punt against the favourite. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Silver Trumpet is the win play because he brings the best rating in the race and arrives off a confidence-boosting success. For an each-way alternative, Just Jump appeals from a handy draw at a fair enough price. Serenity Dream is the obvious danger after a latest win, while North View is another who would not be a surprise if building on his recent second.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Trumpet | 5/2 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| North View | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Dion Baker | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Serenity Dream | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Dontspoilasale | 25/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| State Of Madness | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Just Jump | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Stephen Darbyshire | Silver Trumpet |
| RP Ratings | Silver Trumpet |
Brighton Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Of Madness | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 100% |
| Bohemian Breeze | 5 | 3 | 60% | 60% |
| Dion Baker | 9 | 4 | 44.44% | 77.78% |
| Gone Rogue | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| River Wharfe | 24 | 6 | 25% | 45.83% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Fentiman | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Tom Queally | 105 | 24 | 22.86% | 39.05% |
| Donagh Murphy | 10 | 2 | 20% | 20% |
| Jack Doughty | 137 | 20 | 14.6% | 37.96% |
| Charles Bishop | 246 | 35 | 14.23% | 35.77% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Brighton:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Haggas | 14 | 8 | 57.14% | 78.57% |
| Brian Toomey | 7 | 3 | 42.86% | 57.14% |
| Daniel & Claire Kubler | 26 | 8 | 30.77% | 46.15% |
| James Owen | 35 | 10 | 28.57% | 48.57% |
| Stuart Williams | 89 | 20 | 22.47% | 39.33% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Brighton racing tips for Thursday 6th 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 Thursday 6th August 2026 goes off at 14:38, 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 14:38 through to 17:30.
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