7:21 Brighton
This confined Class 5 handicap at Brighton over an extended mile is restricted to horses that have not won in 2026, attracting a field of 13 on good ground. The KTB Fit scores point to a competitive but not impossible race, with Gone Rogue heading the numbers on 70 while the remainder are tightly packed between 60 and 45. Several runners bring placed form or course experience, yet the lack of recent winners in the calendar year adds an element of freshness to the contest.
How the race shapes up
A genuinely-run race is anticipated with high confidence, as a front-runner is set to be pressed by several handy types including prominent racers. King Of War is the most likely to take them along from his good draw, with Gone Rogue, Amused and Rogue Dynasty all inclined to race on or close to the pace. This sets up a fair test that could see the race won or lost from mid-division or further back, particularly if the prominent group go hard early.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Gone Rogue KTB Selection70/100Gone Rogue is a fair handicapper who arrives in solid form after two placed efforts this year and has the benefit of a previous win over this trip.
- 2King Of War60/100King Of War is a fair handicapper who has won three times at Brighton from 14 runs and arrives in solid form having landed two of his last five starts.
- 3Astronomica56/100Astronomica is a fair handicapper who has run to an RPR of 83 and shown placed form on good ground.
- 4Tactical Plan55/100Tactical Plan has a fair level of ability but has been out of form for most of this year with a string of poor efforts after an early second.
- 5Far And Above53/100Fair performer who showed promise in his first two starts last year before regressing in three runs this season.
- 6Tea Sea52/100Tea Sea is a fair sort who has run well at this track with a win from six starts and arrives in decent form after a solid fifth last time.
- 7Celestias Comet50/100Fair performer who ran to a similar level when sixth at Newmarket last time but now drops back from 1m2f to a trip he has won over.
- 8Amused50/100Amused is a fair performer who ran well when second at Lingfield eight days ago and looks ready to build on that from the same mark.
- 9Rogue Dynasty49/100Rogue Dynasty is a fair performer on his figures and arrives in solid form after two placed efforts this year.
- 10Play Me48/100Play Me is a fair handicapper who has been consistent without winning, finishing in the frame on his last five starts and showing a solid RPR of 82.
- 11Gunfighter47/100Gunfighter is a fair performer on his best days with an RPR of 77 and has shown enough on good ground to be competitive without winning.
- 12Blue Collar Lad45/100Blue Collar Lad is a fair handicapper who has been placed four times from five runs at Brighton without winning.
- 13Lordsbridge Grey45/100Lordsbridge Grey is a fair performer on his best efforts with an RPR of 80.
The contenders
Gone Rogue KTB Fit 70/100
Gone Rogue is a fair handicapper who arrives in solid form after two placed efforts this year and has the benefit of a previous win over this trip. He has already shown he handles this track with a victory from four runs here and has placed three times from five starts on good ground. The yard know the place well with a 14 per cent strike-rate from 91 runs but the 3lb claimer has only two rides under his belt at Brighton so far. His prominent run-style should see him race handily, on or close to the lead, which looks advantageous given the expected pace. With figures of RPR 83 and TS 60 he has the ability to take a hand, and his recent form of 212-25 underlines his consistency.
King Of War KTB Fit 60/100
King Of War is a fair handicapper who has won three times at Brighton from 14 runs and arrives in solid form having landed two of his last five starts. He steps up in trip today having been placed without winning at this distance in the past while his record on good ground reads just one win from ten runs. Trainer Michael Wigham has a 20% strike-rate here from 95 runs and jockey J F Egan adds a 12% record from 420 rides at the track. His front-running style with high confidence makes him the most likely leader in a genuinely-run affair. Figures of RPR 81 and TS 58 confirm his level, and although stepping up in class his course record of three wins from 14 starts cannot be ignored.
Astronomica KTB Fit 56/100
Astronomica is a fair handicapper who has run to an RPR of 83 and shown placed form on good ground. She has won twice at today's trip from 12 attempts and arrives off the back of two modest efforts after a break. The trainer's modest record here is offset by the jockey's solid 14 percent strike rate from 28 rides at Brighton. Settling in mid-division is her typical pattern, which may leave her with plenty to do if the race develops up front. Stepping up in class adds another question but her TS of 64 suggests she can produce a respectable effort on good ground.
Tactical Plan KTB Fit 55/100
Tactical Plan has a fair level of ability but has been out of form for most of this year with a string of poor efforts after an early second. He has shown some promise on good ground and was placed on his only visit to Brighton, though he has never won at this trip or on this surface. The yard has a modest record here while the 3lb claimer is operating above his strike rate at the track. Usually held up and producing his effort late, he will need the race to fall right in a genuinely-run contest. His RPR of 81 points to ability on his day, yet the recent form of 2-0480 tempers enthusiasm.
Far And Above KTB Fit 53/100
Far And Above is a fair performer who showed promise in his first two starts last year before regressing in three runs this season. He has failed to win in four attempts at this trip and the small overall sample makes going suitability hard to pin down. Trainer holds an 11% strike rate here from 100 runs while jockey is operating at 15% from 121 rides. His held-up run-style with high confidence means he will be coming from the rear in what is expected to be a strongly-run race. With an RPR of 82 he has the raw ability but recent form of 35-870 suggests he needs to rediscover his earlier spark.
The rest of the field
Tea SeaKTB Fit 52/100
Tea Sea is a fair sort who has run well at this track with a win from six starts and arrives in decent form after a solid fifth last time. He has won twice over today's trip but his record on good ground reads just two runs with no win or place. The yard has a solid 13% strike rate here from a big sample while Carson is operating at 11%. Usually held up, he will need the race to unfold favourably.
Celestias CometKTB Fit 50/100
Celestias Comet is a fair performer who ran to a similar level when sixth at Newmarket last time but now drops back from 1m2f to a trip he has won over. First run at Brighton and only one previous start on good ground so both those elements are unknowns. Trainer has a solid 18% strike rate here though the jockey is still seeking a first course winner from 11 rides. His held-up style is typical.
AmusedKTB Fit 50/100
Amused is a fair performer who ran well when second at Lingfield eight days ago and looks ready to build on that from the same mark. The step back up to this trip poses a fresh question though he has already tried it once without success. Trainer Boyle has a 10% strike rate here from 349 runs while jockey Cosgrave posts 16% from 372 rides. Prominent in his racing style.
Rogue DynastyKTB Fit 49/100
Rogue Dynasty is a fair performer on his figures and arrives in solid form after two placed efforts this year. He steps up in trip today having been placed without winning at this distance in the past while his record on good ground reads a win and a place from four starts. Trainer James Owen has a 21% strike-rate at Brighton from 24 runs but this is the horse's first run at the track and jockey Harry Davies has an 11% strike-rate here from 37 rides. Usually races prominently.
Play MeKTB Fit 48/100
Play Me is a fair handicapper who has been consistent without winning, finishing in the frame on his last five starts and showing a solid RPR of 82. He has been placed three times at today's trip but has only managed three fourths from as many runs at Brighton and holds a modest 1-8 record on good ground. The yard posts a 10% strike-rate here from a large sample while the 7lb claimer is still seeking a first course success from five rides. Held up in his run-style.
GunfighterKTB Fit 47/100
Gunfighter is a fair performer on his best days with an RPR of 77 and has shown enough on good ground to be competitive without winning. He has placed at today's trip but lacks a win at the distance and makes his first start at Brighton. The trainer and jockey both hold a 14% strike rate here with figures that suggest they are competent rather than dominant on this track. Typically settles in midfield.
Blue Collar LadKTB Fit 45/100
Blue Collar Lad is a fair handicapper who has been placed four times from five runs at Brighton without winning. He steps back up to a trip he has won over in the past though his recent efforts suggest he is vulnerable to anything progressive. The trainer's modest record here and the jockey's complete lack of success at the track are both negatives. Usually held up in his racing.
Lordsbridge GreyKTB Fit 45/100
Lordsbridge Grey is a fair performer on his best efforts with an RPR of 80. He has run four times at this trip without success and showed only modest pace on his recent Southwell return after wind surgery. The stable and Silvestre De Sousa both have solid records at Brighton. Typically settles in midfield.
KTB verdict
Gone Rogue stands out as the KTB Selection on a Fit score of 70 and with the strongest blend of recent form, course knowledge and trip suitability. His prominent style should allow him to track the expected pace set by King Of War before delivering his challenge, and a previous win here plus placed efforts on good ground strengthen his claims. The main dangers are likely to come from King Of War, who knows the track inside out and can make the running, and perhaps Amused or Rogue Dynasty if they can maintain their prominent positions. Tactical Plan and Far And Above have ability but recent form raises doubts about their immediate prospects.
KTB Selection Gone Rogue
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gone Rogue | 11/2 | 7Bet |
| King Of War | 18/1 | Midnite |
| Astronomica | 18/1 | 7Bet |
| Tactical Plan | 14/1 | Bet365 |
| Far And Above | 20/1 | 7Bet |
| Tea Sea | 15/2 | 7Bet |
| Celestias Comet | 13/2 | Coral |
| Amused | 10/1 | 7Bet |
| Rogue Dynasty | 5/1 | Bet365 |
| Play Me | 10/1 | 7Bet |
| Gunfighter | 17/2 | Coral |
| Blue Collar Lad | 25/1 | 7Bet |
| Lordsbridge Grey | 13/2 | Coral |
This is the narrative read of the 7:21 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?
King Of War with three wins from 14 runs at the track.
How many principals are stepping up in class?
Three: King Of War, Astronomica and Far And Above.
Which runner is the only one to have won over the course and distance?
Gone Rogue, who has a win from four runs at Brighton over this trip.
Who holds the highest trainer strike rate at Brighton among the principals?
King Of War's trainer Michael Wigham with a 20% strike rate from 95 runs.
Which horse is returning after wind surgery?
Lordsbridge Grey, who showed modest pace on his recent Southwell return after wind surgery.
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