6:21 Brighton
A Class 6 apprentice classified stakes over 6f 210y at Brighton on good ground brings together a field of ten limited performers, several of whom have shown glimpses of competitiveness at this level without winning for some time. The KTB Fit scores are tightly bunched at the top, with Voodoo Ray heading the numbers on 59, followed closely by Rainbow Sign and Banksman on 56. Official ratings sit in the low-to-mid 60s for most principals, underlining the modest nature of the race, while recent form suggests a few are in need of a revival.
How the race shapes up
The pace shape is genuinely run with high confidence, featuring a front-runner likely to be pressed by several handy types. Embarked is the clear front-running type, while prominent runners such as Voodoo Ray, Rainbow Sign, Barnsnape Boy and Horus should be on or close to the early pace, ensuring a fair test. This sets up an interesting question for the held-up runners like Banksman, Fai Fai and Pacific Prince, who will need to time their efforts late in what is expected to be an honest gallop.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Voodoo Ray KTB Selection59/100Voodoo Ray is a limited performer who has been largely out of form for some time with recent efforts of 549-70.
- 2Rainbow Sign56/100Rainbow Sign is a limited performer who has been competitive at this level without winning for some time.
- 3Banksman56/100Modest performer who has run well here without winning, finishing second on his last two visits to Brighton.
- 4Fai Fai52/100Fai Fai is a modest performer who has been placed five times from seven runs at Brighton without winning.
- 5Barnsnape Boy51/100Barnsnape Boy is a modest performer who has won once in eight runs at Brighton and shown his best form on good ground with two wins from three starts.
- 6Embarked50/100Embarked is a limited performer on these ratings who has been on the go for a long time and rarely wins.
- 7Horus46/100Horus is a limited performer who has shown little spark in recent runs and sits on a career-low RPR of 59.
- 8Almavillalobas42/100Almavillalobas has shown very little this year with a string of poor efforts and ratings that mark him as limited.
- 9Mokata42/100Mokata has shown very little in three starts over longer trips this spring with a best RPR of just 56.
- 10Pacific Prince37/100Pacific Prince has shown very little in nine career starts with a recent string of weak efforts and ratings that mark him as limited.
The contenders
Voodoo Ray KTB Fit 59/100
Voodoo Ray is a limited performer who has been largely out of form for some time with recent efforts of 549-70. He possesses a solid record here at Brighton with four wins from 20 starts and acts well on good ground where he has four wins from ten runs. The step back up to this trip is no problem as he has won twice over it from 13 attempts though his overall ability remains modest. Gary and Josh Moore have a 14% strike rate at Brighton from 91 runs while the 7 lb claimer Ben Pollard is neutral at the track. Usually racing handily on or close to the lead, he is the KTB Selection and should be suited by the anticipated genuine pace.
Rainbow Sign KTB Fit 56/100
Rainbow Sign is a limited performer who has been competitive at this level without winning for some time. He has won over today's trip in the past and returns to it after a recent 1m run, while his record here shows one victory from seven starts. The trainer holds a modest 7% strike rate at Brighton from 29 runs and the jockey is 10% from ten rides. Usually racing handily on or close to the lead with high confidence, he should be involved in the early fractions in a genuinely-run race. His placed effort on good ground from six attempts adds a further positive though he remains modest on these figures.
Banksman KTB Fit 56/100
Banksman is a modest performer who has run well here without winning, finishing second on his last two visits to Brighton. Dropping back from a mile to this trip raises a fresh question having failed to trouble the judge in two previous attempts at it. Trainer Sheena West has a modest 6% strike rate at the track from 72 runs but this is offset by jockey Rose Dawes' strong 27% strike rate from her small sample of 11 rides here. Usually held up and producing his effort late, he will be looking to come from off the pace in what should be a genuine gallop. His RPR of 64 is the highest in the field though recent form of 260-87 tempers expectations.
Fai Fai KTB Fit 52/100
Fai Fai is a modest performer who has been placed five times from seven runs at Brighton without winning. He steps up in trip today having won once from eleven attempts at this distance and holds a solid record on good ground with one win and three places from five runs. The trainer's modest strike rate here is offset by the jockey's stronger record at the track. Usually held up and producing his effort late with high confidence, he will be aiming to come from off the pace once the front-runners have gone. Recent form of 233-07 shows some ability but he remains modest on these figures.
Barnsnape Boy KTB Fit 51/100
Barnsnape Boy is a modest performer who has won once in eight runs at Brighton and shown his best form on good ground with two wins from three starts. He steps up in trip today having been beaten in all five previous attempts at this distance and his recent form has been poor. The yard has a 10% strike rate here from a big sample of 349 runs while the jockey is still seeking a first course success from five rides. Usually racing handily on or close to the lead, he should be involved in the early pace in a race expected to be genuinely run. His RPR of 62 gives him a chance at this level though the trip remains a concern.
The rest of the field
EmbarkedKTB Fit 50/100
Embarked is a limited performer on these ratings who has been on the go for a long time and rarely wins. He has shown some competitiveness on good ground and has won at this trip in the past though his recent form has been ordinary. The yard's modest record here is partly offset by the jockey's solid 20% strike rate from a small sample at Brighton.
HorusKTB Fit 46/100
Horus is a limited performer who has shown little spark in recent runs and sits on a career-low RPR of 59. The yard has a modest 9% strike rate at Brighton from a large sample while the 7 lb claimer has no recorded rides here. He steps up in trip for the first time today having achieved little in two previous attempts at this distance and his sole run on good ground yielded no reward.
AlmavillalobasKTB Fit 42/100
Almavillalobas has shown very little this year with a string of poor efforts and ratings that mark him as limited. He has run twice at Brighton without placing and steps up in trip today having failed to make an impact in three previous tries at this distance. The trainer holds a modest 10% strike rate here while the jockey has had too few rides at the track to judge.
MokataKTB Fit 42/100
Mokata has shown very little in three starts over longer trips this spring with a best RPR of just 56. Dropping back to an untried 7f in first-time headgear looks a fresh question for a horse still rated limited on what it has achieved so far. The jockey’s 20% strike rate at Brighton from 15 rides offers some encouragement but the yard has no course record to speak of.
Pacific PrinceKTB Fit 37/100
Pacific Prince has shown very little in nine career starts with a recent string of weak efforts and ratings that mark him as limited. He has failed to place in four runs at today's trip and is unproven on good ground while both trainer and jockey have poor records at Brighton. First run here adds another unknown to a horse who has offered little encouragement.
KTB verdict
Voodoo Ray is the KTB Selection in a race where the principals are closely matched on the numbers. His solid course record of four wins from 20 starts, allied to a good record on good ground and suitability to the trip, gives him the strongest claims despite modest recent form. The selection should be well placed from his prominent run-style in a genuinely-run race. Main dangers include Rainbow Sign, who has been competitive at this level and returns to a winning trip, and Banksman, who has gone close here on his last two visits though the drop back in trip poses a question. Fai Fai and Barnsnape Boy add further depth to what looks an open Class 6.
KTB Selection Voodoo Ray
Morning odds
Best available price per runner, captured 07:02 UTC, 9 Jun. These are a morning snapshot and will have moved — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Morning price | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Voodoo Ray | 18/1 | William Hill |
| Rainbow Sign | 7/1 | Sporting Index |
| Banksman | 3/1 | William Hill |
| Fai Fai | 4/1 | William Hill |
| Barnsnape Boy | 10/1 | Sporting Index |
| Embarked | 6/1 | Bet365 |
| Horus | 8/1 | William Hill |
| Almavillalobas | 40/1 | Midnite |
| Mokata | 7/1 | Sporting Index |
| Pacific Prince | 25/1 | 7Bet |
This is the narrative read of the 6:21 Brighton. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the Brighton racecard. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.
Questions about this race
Which horse has the strongest course record at Brighton?
Voodoo Ray with four wins from 20 starts.
How does the race's pace shape affect the held-up runners?
The genuinely-run pace with a front-runner pressed by several prominent types should provide a fair test, allowing held-up horses such as Banksman and Fai Fai the chance to come from off the pace.
What is the highest official rating in the field?
Banksman on an RPR of 64.
Which jockey has the best strike rate at Brighton among those with rides in this race?
Rose Dawes with a 27% strike rate from 11 rides.
Why is the trip a question mark for several runners?
Banksman has failed to trouble the judge in two previous attempts at the trip, Barnsnape Boy has been beaten in all five previous attempts at the distance, and both Horus and Mokata are stepping up in trip for the first time.
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