Brighton
Today, June 9, 2025FlatClass 65fGood Firm
Verdict
Verdict
A winner of his last two starts in Class 6 company, MERRIMACK may be able to capitalise on a drop in class to record another course success. Silky Robin ran well at Chepstow having forfeited ground at the start and should go well back at 5f if breaking on terms, while Rebel Star may be capable of reversing the form with old rival Pop Dancer.
Merrimack
Silky Robin
Rebel Star
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
2. Pop DancerJ: David EganT: Tony CarrollF: 49423121- Price History:
- 3.25
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
Verdict3-time C&D winner. 6/5, won 7-runner handicap at this C&D (soft) 13 days ago by 2 lengths from Rebel Star, doing so in straightforward fashion. In good heart and should remain competitive from 5 lb higher mark.- 1. MerrimackJ: Pat CosgraveT: Stuart WilliamsF: 4-2823024
- Price History:
- 3.25
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- visor and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictCourse winner ran well up in grade prior to finishing respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) 14 days ago when ridden by a claimer. Very interesting dropping back into Class 6 company (won last twice in this grade) with Pat Cosgrave taking over in the saddle. - 5. Silky RobinJ: Billy LoughnaneT: Brian ToomeyF: 22936145
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictCourse winner over 6f (wore first time blinkers) in April. Has continue to give a good account over 6f in headgear, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Chepstow 19 days ago having been slowly away. Definite claims back at 5f but will need to be sharper from the stalls. - 3. Rebel StarJ: George DowningT: Robert CowellF: 42221332
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictWinner at Yarmouth in April and fairly consistent since, respectable 2 lengths second of 7 to Pop Dancer in handicap (5/1) at this C&D (soft) 13 days ago. May be able to reverse the form now in receipt of weight from that rival. 
6. Big Time RascalJ: William CarsonT: Michael AttwaterF: 373-59061- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictConfirmed promise of previous run when getting off the mark at the fourteenth attempt when landing a 9-runner handicap (25/1) at this course (6f, good) 10 days ago (second on only other previous start here). Drops back to 5f but should be in the mix again.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite
Non-Runners
4. Gogo YubariJ: Hollie DoyleT: Tony CarrollF: 93386005- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 2
VerdictSeventeen runs since last win in 2024. 10/1, fifth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good) 2 days ago. Others preferred.