UK Horse Racing Tips: Brighton

Now in the care of George Scott, ALFRED COVE makes his handicap debut from a potentially workable mark of 67. The son of Ardad has tended to race freely, so connections opt to employ a first-time hood, and that could work the oracle. The ultra-consistent Fair And Square ought to remain competitive, while Tia Dalma, a runner-up on her last two starts, is another to consider. On her second outing since wind surgery, Battle Point is by no means dismissed either.
Prediction : 1st Alfred Cove 2nd Fair And Square 3rd Tia Dalma

This looks a golden opportunity for the standard setting BETWEENTHESTICKS to open his account, having pushed an 83-rated rival close earlier this month (first run after being gelded). If replicating that performance then he'll be tough to beat, although Saucisson has filled the runner-up spot on both of his racecourse starts and could have more to offer. The remainder, headed by Padre Daniele, will need to take significant strides forward if they're to feature.
Prediction : 1st Betweenthesticks 2nd Saucisson 3rd Padre Daniele

An open event could go the way of course regular BATCHELOR BOY, who remains on fair mark having won from 1lb higher last August. John Gallagher's charge was beaten two lengths by Pink Crystal, whose latest effort, when second in a 0-105 at York on Thursday, gives the form a solid look. Holbache is worth considering from 4lb below his last winning mark, along with the class-dropping Helvetique.
Prediction : 1st Batchelor Boy 2nd Holbache 3rd Helvetique

Despite the fact he's been rather expensive to follow, AT LIBERTY won't find many better opportunities to get off the mark than this and he's the selection here. Bazalgette has flattered to deceive recently, but at least he's coming down the weights, while Field Of Honour is still very lightly-raced and although he hasn't achieved much so far, the son of Invincible Spirit should fare better on his handicap debut today.
Prediction : 1st At Liberty 2nd Bazalgette 3rd Field Of Honour

SLY MADAM was a wide-margin winner at Salisbury 10 days ago and it's unlikely a 4lb rise will be enough to stop her if turned out quickly following her engagement at that track on Friday. Sheena West's filly is a regular here and has won over this C&D, so there doesn't look to be many excuses for this four-year-old daughter of Sixties Icon. Retrouvailles is another C&D winner who needs considering, while Split Elevens is a consistent performer who can't be entirely ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Sly Madam 2nd Retrouvailles 3rd Split Elevens

ELOSO has run well in some better races than this recently and with Liam Wright taking off a valuable 7lb, Gay Kelleway's four-year-old is fancied to get his head back in front today. Platinum Prince was last seen winning well at Nottingham in June and off just a 3lb higher mark, he could be the biggest danger to the selection. Girl Inthe Picture is another in-form rival to consider after her narrow victory here earlier this month.
Prediction : 1st Eloso 2nd Platinum Prince 3rd Girl Inthe Picture

SILVER BUBBLE has run well on both her previous visits here and if she stays this longer trip, she could be the one to side with despite disappointing at Yarmouth last time. Asense wasn't far away in second here earlier this month and she's a danger to all off the same mark, while Cafe Sydney is a previous C&D winner from a yard whose runners always need respecting at Brighton.
Prediction : 1st Silver Bubble 2nd null 3rd Cafe Sydney