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29 May 2026 · 7 races

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2:20 — Weatherbys Flat Horses To Follow Handicap

6f · Good · HCAP · 6 runners

Jane Of The Jungle to leadFREEHISTORIC

How it ran

Jane Of The Jungle led, as the map showed.

Grey Horizon won at 2.62 — raced prominently, as the map had it. One of the race scenarios named it.

4 of 6 runners raced in the group the map gave them

Race shape

Lead · 1

Jane Of The Jungle

Prominent · 2

Grey HorizonTenzi

Midfield · 1

Argy Bhaji

Hold Up · 2

NiftyKing Of Chaos

Jane Of The Jungle is the only confirmed front runner in this small field of six, meaning she can dictate terms without pressure from flag to finish. Tenzi, Argy Bhaji and Grey Horizon will likely sit prominent but none are natural pace-pressers, creating a sustainable tempo throughout. The modest early gallop will set up a sprint finish from the 2f pole where stamina and tactical positioning become crucial. This race shape strongly favours hold-up horses like Nifty and King Of Chaos who can benefit from the slow early pace and finish fastest when it matters.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Uncontested Lead Holds

45% probability

If Jane Of The Jungle gets an easy lead and kicks clear early in the straight

The modest early pace allows her to conserve energy before finding extra when challenged, while the prominent runners struggle to peg back her advantage. Her 9lb weight advantage becomes telling in the final furlong as fresher legs prevail.

Jane Of The JungleNiftyGrey HorizonArgy Bhaji

Hold Up Horses Dominate

35% probability

If the pace is genuinely slow and becomes a sprint from 2f out

Nifty and King Of Chaos get the perfect setup to unleash their finishing kicks from the rear, sweeping past the modest pace-setters. The strong finishers capitalize on conserved energy while prominent runners flatten out.

NiftyKing Of ChaosJane Of The JungleGrey Horizon

Prominent Pressure Tells

15% probability

If Tenzi or Grey Horizon apply sustained pressure from 3f out

The early pace quickens enough to stretch Jane Of The Jungle's stamina while keeping the hold-up horses too far back. Grey Horizon's recent form improvement and Argy Bhaji's consistency shine through in a tactical battle.

Grey HorizonArgy BhajiTenziNifty

Pace Collapse Sprint

5% probability

If Jane Of The Jungle stops quickly and creates a blanket finish

The race becomes a lottery as all six runners arrive together in the final 100 yards. King Of Chaos finds his best form while Tenzi benefits from Saffie Osborne's big-race experience in a photo finish.

King Of ChaosTenziNiftyJane Of The Jungle

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

Jane Of The Jungle getting a soft uncontested lead through the first half-mile with no pace pressure applied

WATCH

Nifty and King Of Chaos being positioned too far back if the early pace is genuinely strong

NOTE

Grey Horizon's ability to reproduce his AW form on turf given his disappointing recent efforts on the surface

WATCH

Christian Howarth's 3lb claim being negated if Jane Of The Jungle gets too keen in front early

NOTE

The draw impact on this tight Brighton track with hold-up horses potentially caught wide without cover

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6f · Good · CLS5 · 6 runners

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1m4f · Good · HCAP · 8 runners

Mister Daydream to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Rogue Impact and Kimeko Glory led; the map had Mister Daydream in front.

Gallant Lion won at 3.75 — raced midfield, where the map had it raced prominently. One of the race scenarios named it.

0 of 7 runners raced in the group the map gave them

Race shape

Lead · 1

Mister Daydream

Prominent · 1

Gallant Lion

Midfield · 4

Maasai MaraGolden CircetOj LifestyleAbando

Hold Up · 2

Rogue ImpactKimeko Glory

Mister Daydream will lead this field with Gallant Lion likely to track in second, creating a genuine but not fierce pace over the 1m4f trip. With only one confirmed front runner and seven hold-up horses, the early gallop should be controlled and sustainable, allowing the field to remain bunched turning for home. This race shape heavily favours hold-up horses who can produce a strong finish, as they'll get the perfect setup from a moderate pace that won't stretch the field early.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Sustained Hold-Up Finish

55% probability

If Mister Daydream sets a steady pace with Gallant Lion tracking close.

The large pack of hold-up horses will get ideal conditions to unleash late runs, with the moderate early pace ensuring stamina reserves for the final 2f climb. Quality closers with proven form at this trip will have every chance to strike.

Golden CircetKimeko GloryOj LifestyleMaasai Mara

Front Pair Steal March

25% probability

If Mister Daydream and Gallant Lion stretch clear turning in while others wait too long.

The leaders get first run on the field and maintain their advantage up Brighton's testing hill finish, holding off the late challengers who leave their runs too late. Gallant Lion's course form becomes decisive.

Gallant LionMister DaydreamRogue ImpactGolden Circet

Mid-Race Pressure Changes

15% probability

If Gallant Lion or another prominent runner applies unexpected early pressure to Mister Daydream.

The pace quickens significantly from halfway, stretching the field and exposing any fitness doubts among the hold-up horses returning from breaks. Those with recent runs and proven stamina benefit from the stronger gallop.

Kimeko GloryRogue ImpactGolden CircetMaasai Mara

Sprint Finish Chaos

5% probability

If the pace completely collapses with Mister Daydream going too slowly and multiple horses challenging together.

The race becomes a tactical crawl before erupting into a blanket finish where track position and jockey timing matter more than form. Any horse can win in the resulting lottery.

AbandoOj LifestyleGallant LionMister Daydream

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

Mister Daydream sets too strong a pace early given his 225-day absence, compromising his stamina for the hill finish

WATCH

Golden Circet and Oj Lifestyle clash in the final furlong given their previous close encounter at Epsom

NOTE

Kimeko Glory settles better in first-time blinkers for new trainer Charles Hills

WATCH

Gallant Lion gets squeezed for room turning in given the large field of hold-up horses converging

NOTE

Any horse making an early move from the back given the likely strong pace scenario

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1m · Good · HCAP · 11 runners

Lead contested: Havana Mojito v Weston CourtHISTORIC

How it ran

Havana Mojito and Weston Court led, as the map showed.

Aim For The Bull won at 8.00 — raced prominently, where the map had it raced midfield. One of the race scenarios named it.

7 of 11 runners raced in the group the map gave them

Race shape

Lead · 2

Havana MojitoWeston Court

Prominent · 1

Unknown Journey

Midfield · 5

Aim For The BullRoviniaCeltic JohnCelebrating EthelManton Road

Hold Up · 3

Lady Of The IslesJoycean WayBanksman

Havana Mojito and Weston Court are the confirmed front runners but Weston Court has a concerning habit of fading late which could leave Havana Mojito with an easier lead than ideal. Unknown Journey adds some pace pressure from a prominent position but the overall gallop looks modest rather than fierce. With most of the field comprising hold-up horses including Joycean Way, Aim For The Bull, and Lady Of The Isles, this sets up as a race where the pace could collapse in the final two furlongs. This moderate pace scenario strongly favours horses that can track the leaders and kick, disadvantaging pure hold-up horses who need a strong gallop to close into.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Moderate Pace Collapses

55% probability

If Havana Mojito gets an easy lead when Weston Court fades and the pace slackens significantly

The race becomes a sprint from the two-furlong pole where horses tracking the pace have the decisive advantage over those held up at the back. Prominent runners and those able to position handy benefit most from the tactical setup.

Joycean WayHavana MojitoUnknown JourneyAim For The Bull

Genuine Gallop Throughout

25% probability

If Unknown Journey puts real pressure on the leaders and creates a true staying test from halfway

The honest pace allows the hold-up horses to close strongly and the front runners get found out for stamina late. Pure closers with proven stamina benefit most from the strong early gallop.

Aim For The BullLady Of The IslesCeltic JohnCelebrating Ethel

Early Speed Duel

12% probability

If Havana Mojito and Unknown Journey engage in a sustained battle for the lead through the middle stages

Both pace angles get compromised leaving the race to horses that can sit third or fourth and benefit from the pace collapse. Mid-division runners profit most from the early speed.

Joycean WayBanksmanRoviniaCeltic John

Crawling Pace Setup

8% probability

If all the front runners go too slowly and create a tactical crawl through the first half-mile

The race becomes purely about who has the most speed in the final quarter-mile regardless of official ratings. Raw pace from any position becomes the key factor over stamina.

Havana MojitoUnknown JourneyJoycean WayManton Road

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

Weston Court typically fades badly in the final furlong which could leave Havana Mojito with an uncontested lead if Unknown Journey doesn't apply enough early pressure

WATCH

Joycean Way in blinkers can improve significantly for the return to Brighton where he was second in this race previously and benefits most from pace collapse

NOTE

Aim For The Bull returning to turf after solid AW form and Rob Hornby's 1/8 strike rate for Mike Murphy suggests confidence in transition back to grass

WATCH

Lady Of The Isles showed career-best form in hood last year but recent blinkers runs have been poor, watch for return to headgear that worked

NOTE

Unknown Journey's prominent style crucial to pace dynamics despite poor recent form as he's the main threat to give leaders pressure early

4:23 — Fairplay Daily Price Boosts Handicap

7f · Good · HCAP · 8 runners

3 vying for the leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Dion Baker led, as the map showed.

Dion Baker won at 4.33 — led, as the map had it. One of the race scenarios named it.

2 of 7 runners raced in the group the map gave them

Race shape

Lead · 3

Havana JoyRegal GuestDion Baker

Prominent · 3

DalmallyKondratiev WaveValsharah

Midfield · 0

None

Hold Up · 2

My Boy HarryZu Run

Havana Joy, Regal Guest, and Dion Baker will ensure a strong gallop from the off, with all three naturally wanting to lead in this small field. The pace will be genuinely testing over 7f on good to firm ground, likely stringing out the field and putting stamina at a premium. With three confirmed front-runners battling for position early, the pace should be honest throughout. This race shape strongly favours hold-up horses and those with proven stamina who can finish strongly off the strong pace.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Strong Pace Benefits Closers

55% probability

If the three front-runners engage in early pace warfare as expected

The honest gallop will set up perfectly for the hold-up brigade who can pick off tired leaders in the final furlong. My Boy Harry and Zu Run both have the tactical speed to capitalize from their patient styles.

My Boy HarryZu RunKondratiev WaveValsharah

Front Runner Survives Battle

25% probability

If one of the pace-setters can steal a march and find just enough breathing room

Dion Baker drops to his lowest mark in years and his C&D win last May shows he can handle this exact scenario. His 20lb drop in the weights could prove decisive if the pace isn't suicidal.

Dion BakerHavana JoyMy Boy HarryKondratiev Wave

Prominent Tracker Strikes

15% probability

If the pace is strong but not suicidal, allowing a prominent runner to track and pounce

Kondratiev Wave and Valsharah can sit just off the pace and have the tactical nous to strike when the leaders tire. The veteran Kondratiev Wave has been running well in similar scenarios this year.

Kondratiev WaveValsharahMy Boy HarryDion Baker

Pace Collapses Early

5% probability

If the three front-runners neutralize each other too early and the pace becomes moderate

A more sedate gallop would compromise the hold-up horses and potentially favor the prominent runners who can quicken. However, with three natural leaders this scenario seems highly unlikely.

ValsharahHavana JoyKondratiev WaveDalmally

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

Regal Guest running just 24 hours after yesterday's Yarmouth effort could show severe signs of fatigue

WATCH

Havana Joy making her first appearance for 38 days and unproven beyond 7f may struggle with stamina demands

WATCH

Dion Baker's front-running style in a pace battle could see him burn out badly in the final furlong

NOTE

My Boy Harry's quick return from Tuesday's Lingfield win but his hold-up style should suit this pace setup

NOTE

Zu Run wearing a hood for the first time which could either help or hinder his concentration levels

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6f · Good · HCAP · 13 runners

Top Biller to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Secret Handsheikh led; the map had Top Biller in front.

Neptune Legend won at 6.50 — was held up, as the map had it. One of the race scenarios named it.

6 of 13 runners raced in the group the map gave them

Race shape

Lead · 1

Top Biller

Prominent · 5

Secret HandsheikhStarsongOn KeyBated BreezeVoodoo Ray

Midfield · 3

Thanks DadPort HedlandLil Wade

Hold Up · 4

Neptune LegendDark SunHenry TudorLynwood Lad

Top Biller stands as the sole confirmed front runner, likely to get his own way on the lead without serious pressure from the prominent racers like On Key, Starsong, and Thanks Dad. The moderate early gallop will allow the field to stay compact through the first half, before quickening in the final 2f where stamina and tactical positioning become crucial. With minimal pace pressure and a likely sprint finish developing, this race shape strongly favours hold-up horses who can produce late kicks and prominent racers with tactical speed.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Sustainable Pace Suits Finishers

55% probability

If Top Biller leads uncontested and the pace stays steady through halfway

The lack of early burn allows hold-up horses to stay closer than usual and unleash telling strikes in the final furlong. Late-running types get perfect conditions to show their turn of foot when it matters most.

Neptune LegendDark SunLynwood LadHenry Tudor

Prominent Racers Dominate

25% probability

If the prominent group of On Key, Starsong and Thanks Dad press Top Biller early

A faster tempo stretches the field and exposes the stamina limitations of pure hold-up horses. Those racing handy throughout can kick clear before the back markers can respond effectively.

StarsongOn KeyTop BillerThanks Dad

Front Runner Survives

12% probability

If Top Biller gets soft fractions and finds extra gear when challenged

His early advantage combined with the testing Brighton hill proves decisive as challengers fail to peg him back. The sustained pace from 2f out plays to his front-running strengths perfectly.

Top BillerBated BreezeSecret HandsheikhNeptune Legend

Chaos Benefits Outsider

8% probability

If the pace collapses completely and becomes a messy sprint from 3f out

The stop-start nature negates class differences and allows a well-positioned longshot to steal through. Form horses get caught in traffic while an unfancied runner finds daylight at the right moment.

Port HedlandHenry TudorVoodoo RayLil Wade

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

Top Biller could steal this if he gets uncontested fractions and the field allows him too much rope early

WATCH

Neptune Legend's quick return after Bath win suggests connections think he can follow up under similar conditions

NOTE

Starsong's low draw gives her tactical advantage she has exploited successfully at Brighton before

WATCH

Several Moore runners including Bated Breeze returning from breaks could outrun their odds if fit enough

NOTE

The 3lb claiming riders on Dark Sun and Thanks Dad add extra pressure in a competitive handicap

5:30 — Streamline Taxis 202020 Dash From The Stalls Handicap

5½f · Good · HCAP · 11 runners

Coast to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Dreambird Dolly led; the map had Coast in front.

Kento won at 3.25 — raced prominently, as the map had it. One of the race scenarios named it.

2 of 9 runners raced in the group the map gave them

Race shape

Lead · 1

Coast

Prominent · 4

KentoWedgewoodApple's AngelDreambird Dolly

Midfield · 3

Hi Hoh TontoBattle PointAlmavillalobas

Hold Up · 3

Rainbow SorbetBarnsnape BoyCoolagh Magic

Coast is the only confirmed front-runner, giving her a clear tactical advantage to dictate terms from the rail. Wedgewood (non-runner) and Hi Hoh Tonto also like to lead but Coast should get first run, with Kento, Dreambird Dolly tracking in behind from prominent positions. The lack of pace pressure means Coast can set sustainable fractions before the field closes late. This setup strongly favours front-runners and prominent racers who can position close to the pace without having to fight for it.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Coast Controls Uncontested

45% probability

If Coast breaks cleanly and faces no early pressure for the lead

She dictates comfortable fractions and has enough left to resist late challenges on this sharp 5½f trip. The lack of pace pressure allows her to conserve energy for the finish despite her long losing run.

CoastHi Hoh TontoKentoDreambird Dolly

Prominent Tracker Strikes

30% probability

If Kento or Dreambird Dolly settle perfectly behind the pace and find clear room

They get the perfect trip tracking Coast's moderate gallop before unleashing superior finishing kicks. Dreambird Dolly's strong C&D record and Kento's class advantage tell late.

KentoDreambird DollyCoastBarnsnape Boy

Hold-Up Horse Finds Gap

15% probability

If the pace becomes crawling and Coolagh Magic gets a dream run through

The veteran's dangerous handicap mark finally comes into play as he finds daylight in the straight. His improving form pattern suggests he's primed for a big effort despite the surface concerns.

Coolagh MagicBarnsnape BoyRainbow SorbetBattle Point

Pace Collapse Chaos

10% probability

If Coast ties up badly and multiple horses challenge simultaneously in a bunched finish

The race becomes a sprint from 2f out with hold-up horses benefiting from the strong pace collapse. Long shots with tactical speed get competitive in a blanket finish.

Battle PointRainbow SorbetApple's AngelAlmavillalobas

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

Coast must break alertly from stall 1 to establish her crucial early lead before Hi Hoh Tonto can challenge

WATCH

Dreambird Dolly needs clean passage from mid-division as her C&D record depends on finding racing room

WATCH

Kento's wide draw forces him to use energy early or settle further back than ideal for turf debut

NOTE

Coolagh Magic requires genuine pace up front to set up his hold-up style on return to turf

NOTE

Apple's Angel making first start for new trainer after 256 days may need this run despite headgear addition

About this analysis

Every race on PaceMap is read from the in-running comments of each runner’s recent form — how a horse actually ran, not only where it finished. Those comments decide the groups above, and the same comments are read back after the race to score what was published. The record is public, including the months it was worse.

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This meeting ran on 29 May 2026.

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