Our Brighton racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Tuesday 7th July 2026. The action gets underway at 18:20 and runs through to 20:50, with going reported as 6.9) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Dion Baker boasts a 37.5% strike rate from 8 runs at the track, Seamus Cronin has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 7 rides, William Knight’s yard sends out runners with a 30% 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 | 12 | 4 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| RP Ratings | Racing Post | 14 | 4 | 28.57% | 78.57% |
18:20 – Bet Now With fairplaybet.co.uk Classified Stakes
Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This is a pretty typical Brighton sprint at the basement level: plenty with chances on old form, not many arriving with any real authority, and the track itself likely to sort a few out. Valsharah sets the standard on recent efforts after a solid second and is the obvious one to beat, while last-time-out winner Big Time Rascal is the other with a convincing current profile. Some Nightmare keeps knocking on the door without quite getting his head in front, and Port Hedland has bits of form that give him a squeak if the race falls right. Still, this doesn’t look a deep Class 6 by any stretch, and in a field of 13 the draw, early pace and handling Brighton’s sharp 5f will matter every bit as much as the bare ratings.
Top Selections
1. Valsharah – 15/8 with William Hill
Jockey: Jason Watson | Trainer: Michael Appleby | Form: 460442 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 51
Valsharah is hard to oppose in a race of this nature. He comes here off the back of a runner-up effort, has the best official rating in the field, and his Topspeed figure of 51 is also right at the top of the pile. That matters in these low-grade dashes where many are simply taking turns. Michael Appleby’s sprinters are usually well placed, and Jason Watson is a positive booking for a horse who should be able to travel strongly and strike late. At 15/8 he is no giveaway, but this is the runner with the most solid recent profile and the fewest questions to answer. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Some Nightmare – 7/1 with Betfair
Jockey: William Carson | Trainer: John O’Shea | Form: 843543 | Rating: 59 | Topspeed: 43
Some Nightmare is the type who can frustrate because he finds one or two too good more often than not, but that consistency has its place in a race like this. His recent figures read well enough for the grade, he’s been running respectably without getting much help from the handicapper, and he sits only 1lb below the top-rated horses. Brighton can suit streetwise older sprinters and this 9yo certainly fits that description. He doesn’t have the upside of a progressive type, but at 7/1 he looks the sensible each-way punt in a race where plenty of rivals are either out of form or badly exposed. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Valsharah is the straight win play and makes most appeal on the back of his recent second, top rating and strongest speed figure. For those looking beyond the favourite, Some Nightmare is the each-way option at a fairer price given his solid, repeatable form. Big Time Rascal is the obvious danger after winning last time, while Port Hedland could outrun his odds if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Time Rascal | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Barnsnape Boy | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Bated Breeze | 10/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Coast | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Coiled | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Manhattan Chute | 9/2 | 5/2 | 3/1 | 5/2 | 7/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Molly Marine | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (William Hill) |
| Poet | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| Port Hedland | 10/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Some Nightmare | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Betfair) |
| Valsharah | 7/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 6/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 (William Hill) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Stephen Darbyshire | Valsharah |
18:50 – Download The Fairplay App Now EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C & D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary restricted novice rather than a deep one, and with only six runners the market has understandably latched on to Radahn after a promising debut second. He sets the standard on potential, but it is not quite as straightforward as the prices suggest because Better Nature and Parading have already shown enough to make this competitive if the favourite takes no step forward. Telegraphic also shaped with some promise first time and comes from a yard that can improve them plenty from run one to run two. On quick ground around Brighton, tactical pace and professionalism matter, especially with juveniles, so this may be decided as much by streetwise improvement as raw ability.
Top Selections
1. Radahn – 1/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Benoit De La Sayette | Trainer: George Scott | Form: 2 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed:
There was enough in that debut second to make him the obvious one. In a race lacking established depth, a juvenile with just the one run under his belt and a rating of 71 is always going to hold strong claims, and George Scott’s youngster should know plenty more now. The even-money quote is not lavish, but it is understandable given he has already shown the level the others are trying to reach. If he breaks cleanly and handles Brighton’s quirks, he ought to be able to dictate matters close home. He is short enough, but also hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Better Nature – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Rob Hornby | Trainer: Jonathan Portman | Form: 03 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 58
At the prices, Better Nature makes more appeal as the each-way play. That latest third was a step forward from debut, and the bare numbers are solid enough here: a rating of 73 and the best Topspeed figure in the field suggest there is substance to what he has done already. Rob Hornby is a positive booking for a track where balance and timing matter, and this colt does not need a huge leap to get seriously involved. Available at 5/1, he looks the value alternative to the favourite and the one most likely to pick up the pieces if Radahn proves less than bombproof. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Radahn is the win play because his debut second is the best piece of form on offer and natural progress should make him tough to beat. For an each-way punt in a six-runner race with two places, Better Nature is the sensible alternative at 5/1. Parading is the obvious danger if building again on that recent second.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parading | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Radahn | 1/1 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 1/1 (Bet365) |
| Telegraphic | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Better Nature | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Alice Rocks | 100/1 | 70/1 | 80/1 | 66/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Serenity Bay | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Andrew Mount | Radahn |
19:20 – Watch Live Racing On fairplaybet.co.uk Handicap (Brighton Summer Sprint Series Qualifier)
Race Details: 6f | Class 6 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a proper Brighton sprint handicap rather than a race to get carried away about, but it is still a tight little contest at the top of the market. Prefer The Sister arrives off a win and has obvious claims despite being stuck out in stall 9, while Dion Baker has been thriving for Michael Wigham and comes here chasing a fourth win from his last five starts. Kondratiev Wave is the solid old yardstick who should give another honest account, and My Dad Tom is one of the more interesting lurkers if building on his latest run. Brighton’s sharp 6f can reward pace, balance and track craft, so draw and position will matter. It is not a deep race, but it is not straightforward either.
Top Selections
1. Dion Baker – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Darragh Keenan | Trainer: Michael Wigham | Form: 411131 | Rating: 67 | Topspeed: 59
He is the one I want on side. That recent form line of 411131 tells its own story: this seven-year-old is in rude health and keeps finding a way to get the job done in these low-grade sprints. He is only 2lb lower than Prefer The Sister on official figures and comes here from a much friendlier draw in stall 3, which could be a major asset around this track. Darragh Keenan should be able to hold a handy position and, in a race where plenty have obvious holes, Dion Baker looks the dependable option. At 3/1, he is the percentage call rather than a flashy one. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Kondratiev Wave – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: David Egan | Trainer: Tony Carroll | Form: 314224 | Rating: 64 | Topspeed: 54
For an each-way play, Kondratiev Wave makes plenty of appeal. Tony Carroll’s nine-year-old is not exactly hiding from the handicapper, but he has been admirably consistent and his recent figures of 314224 show he is holding his form well. He does not need everything to fall perfectly to run his race, and that is a useful trait in a Brighton sprint where things can get messy in a hurry. David Egan is a positive booking for a horse who usually travels well enough to get involved, and 11/2 looks fair in a nine-runner race with three places on offer. He is unlikely to be far away again. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Dion Baker is the win play because he is thriving, well drawn and more convincing than the favourite at the prices. Kondratiev Wave is the sensible each-way alternative, bringing the most solid place profile in the field. Prefer The Sister is the obvious danger after her latest win, but stall 9 around Brighton is enough to make her opposable at a short price.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dion Baker | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Prefer The Sister | 5/4 | 6/5 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 (Bet365) |
| Kondratiev Wave | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Dalmally | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Mighty Ruler | 20/1 | 30/1 | 30/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 30/1 (Betfair) |
| Romanovich | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Rainbow Sorbet | 22/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| My Dad Tom | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| My Boy Jack | 14/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| talkSPORT 2 | Dion Baker |
| Dean Kilbryde | Kondratiev Wave |
| RP Ratings | Prefer The Sister |
| Dave Nevison | Prefer The Sister |
| Farringdon | Rainbow Sorbet |
19:50 – Fairplay Lets Bet On It! Handicap
Race Details: 1m 1f | Class 6 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary Brighton handicap on paper, but it is still a race with a shape to it rather than a total guessing game. Super Hit arrives off the back of a win and is the obvious one to beat despite edging up in grade, while Annexation has been knocking on the door and is weighted to be seriously competitive again. Bownder has also been running well without getting his head in front, so there is no shortage of solid recent form among the principals. The slight issue for punters is that several of these are exposed and fairly closely matched, which can make Brighton’s quirks even more important. In truth, this is not a deep race, but it is a tricky enough little puzzle with value likely to sit just behind the favourite.
Top Selections
1. Super Hit – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Christian Howarth | Trainer: James Owen | Form: 726741 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 61
Super Hit is the one with the most convincing recent profile after finally getting the job done last time, and that Topspeed figure of 61 is right up there with the best on offer in this field. He is not exactly hiding from the handicapper, but a 5lb lower weight than some of the market rivals helps, and this does not look a race packed with improvers. James Owen’s runner has been threatening for a while, and if Christian Howarth can get him into a smooth rhythm around this idiosyncratic track, he should take plenty of passing. At 2/1, he is short enough, but still the likeliest winner.
Bet: WIN
2. Bownder – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Rob Hornby | Trainer: Jonathan Portman | Form: 820033 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 57
Bownder appeals as the each-way play because he is arriving here in decent nick and his recent sequence of placed efforts suggests he is holding his form better than plenty of these. The 0033 in his last four starts reads well enough in a race where reliability counts for plenty, and Rob Hornby is the sort you want around Brighton when track position and balance matter. He does not have the sexy profile of an unexposed type, but that is not what this race is about. Available at 9/2, he looks the value against rivals who have become expensive to follow, and another bold showing seems likely.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Super Hit is the win play because he comes here off a victory and has the strongest recent performance figure in the field. Bownder makes more appeal as the each-way option in a seven-runner race thanks to his consistency and fair price. Annexation is the obvious danger after his latest second, while Gone Rogue is capable of getting involved if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bownder | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Boubyan | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Pershalla | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Gone Rogue | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Betfair) |
| Super Hit | 2/1 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Annexation | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Voix De Bocelli | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
20:20 – Fairplay Daily Price Boosts Classified Stakes
Race Details: 1m 1f | Class 6 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This is not a deep race, but it is the sort of low-grade Brighton classified where a bit of recent momentum can count for plenty. Tony Carroll has a strong hand with Dogged, Myna and Launceston, and the market has understandably latched on to the first two. Graffiti brings the best official rating in the field and has been running respectably without quite getting his head in front, while Mist Of Time is one of the more interesting 3yo angles with a low weight. Brighton’s undulations and this sharp 1m1f can catch a few out, so track position and attitude matter as much as raw figures. It looks a winnable contest for one arriving in form rather than a strong race in any absolute sense.
Top Selections
1. Myna – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: David Egan | Trainer: Tony Carroll | Form: 236144 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 49
Myna is the one I want on side because she is at least turning up here in honest nick, which is more than can be said for several of these. Her recent form figures read well in the context of a Brighton classified, and that latest fourth suggests she is holding her level rather than going backwards. A mark of 60 leaves her competitively placed, and David Egan is a notable booking in a race where a clean, positive ride should go a long way. At 11/4 she is not exactly under the radar, but she still makes plenty of appeal in a modest contest lacking depth. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Graffiti – 10/3 with William Hill
Jockey: Finley Marsh | Trainer: Gary Brown | Form: 0-4355 | Rating: 64 | Topspeed: 53
Graffiti is not the easiest horse to trust for win purposes, but he does look the sensible each-way play in an eight-runner race paying three places. He has the highest rating in the line-up, his Topspeed figure is the best on offer too, and his recent efforts have been solid enough without reward. The concern is obvious: he has had chances and found one or two too good. Even so, this is a weak race and he should be bang there if reproducing the level of those recent placed efforts. The 10/3 with William Hill is fair enough for an each-way punt given the shape of the field. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Myna is the straightforward win play because she arrives with the most convincing recent profile in a race full of unreliable types. Graffiti is the each-way alternative, chiefly because his rating and recent consistency give him a solid chance of hitting the frame. Dogged is the obvious danger after his recent second, while Mist Of Time could outrun her price if the 3yo allowance helps.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All About George | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Dogged | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Graffiti | 9/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (William Hill) |
| Launceston | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Myna | 11/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 9/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Outrace | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Bear Steps | 10/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Mist Of Time | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
20:50 – fairplaybet.co.uk Bet £20 Get £20 Free Bets Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This five-runner sprint doesn’t look deep, but it is competitive enough with three pretty obvious players at the head of the market. Kento arrives in the best nick on paper, his recent sequence reading well for this level, while Rory Rocket has already shown he can pop up in this grade and won’t be far away if getting his own way early. Too Darn Good is the interesting one as the unexposed 3yo, though he still has a bit to prove against sharper older sprinters around Brighton’s tricky five furlongs. Faustus is experienced and usually gives you a run for your money, but he does find winning difficult, while Honour Your Dreams looks up against it. It’s not a strong race, but it is the sort where current momentum should count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Kento – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: David Egan | Trainer: Tony Carroll | Form: 135123 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 64
Kento is the one I want on side. He’s thriving at present, and that recent form line of 135123 is comfortably the most persuasive in the field because he keeps turning up and running to a solid level. His Topspeed figure of 64 is a standout in this little line-up, which matters in a race where outright pace and sharpness should settle things quickly. Tony Carroll’s sprinters are often busy and tough, and this one looks exactly that. David Egan is a positive booking for a race that may be decided by track position. At 9/4, he isn’t exactly hidden, but he still makes plenty of appeal as the most reliable option. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a five-runner race: Kento is the win bet and the only play. He brings the strongest recent profile, the best Topspeed figure in the field and fewer questions than his main rivals. Rory Rocket is the obvious danger if bouncing back from that latest flop, while Too Darn Good is the one with scope to improve.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rory Rocket | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 (William Hill) |
| Too Darn Good | 5/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Kento | 9/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Faustus | 7/2 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Honour Your Dreams | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Ben Morgan | Kento |
| Postdata | Kento |
| Ian Gaughran | Rory Rocket |
Brighton Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dion Baker | 8 | 3 | 37.5% | 75% |
| Rory Rocket | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Dalmally | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Prefer The Sister | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 100% |
| Big Time Rascal | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 42.86% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seamus Cronin | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 57.14% |
| Thomas Greatrex | 19 | 5 | 26.32% | 42.11% |
| Donagh Murphy | 8 | 2 | 25% | 25% |
| Mason Paetel | 13 | 3 | 23.08% | 46.15% |
| Tom Queally | 104 | 23 | 22.12% | 38.46% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Brighton:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Knight | 20 | 6 | 30% | 50% |
| George Scott | 29 | 8 | 27.59% | 41.38% |
| Martin Dunne | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 45.45% |
| James Owen | 31 | 8 | 25.81% | 45.16% |
| Amanda Perrett | 24 | 5 | 20.83% | 45.83% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Brighton racing tips for Tuesday 7th July 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 Tuesday 7th July 2026 goes off at 18:20, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Brighton today?
The going at Brighton is reported as 6.9) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick).
How many races are at Brighton today?
There are 6 races on the card at Brighton today, running from 18:20 through to 20:50.
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