Who won the 17:30 Brighton on 29 May 2026?
Kento (GB) won the 17:30 Brighton at SP 3.25. Ridden by David Egan. Trained by Tony Carroll.
17:30 Brighton
Streamline Taxis 202020 Dash From The Stalls Handicap
5½f · Flat · Class 6 · Good To Firm · 9 runners · £3,454 · Friday, 29 May 2026
Result
AI top pick was a non-runnerRace report
- 1stKento (GB)David Egan·Tony Carroll9/4F·3.25SP
- 2ndDreambird Dolly (GB)Darragh Keenan·John Gallagher·beaten 0.05 lengths12/1·13.00SP
- 3rdCoast (GB)Kieran O'Neill·Scott Dixon·beaten 1.5 lengths100/30·4.33SP
Race time
1m 2.20s+2.80s vs std
Slightly slow — minor pace variance, nothing to read into.
In-running (Kento (GB))
“Prominent - sustained duel with runner-up from 2f out - ridden over 1f out - ran on well inside final furlong - led final strides - just prevailed”
Settled · 1pt level stake = 2.25 pt return on the winnerTipping P&L →
Furlong's verdict
Reading the form…
AI-written, grounded in our data on this race. May be wrong. Verify before staking. Opinion, not advice.
Pundit corner
Racing Post · third-partyPundit pick: Coolagh Magic
It may be worth taking a chance with COOLAGH MAGIC, who has dropped to a dangerous mark and should find that the race is run to suit.
Forecast 11/4 Kento, 9/2 Barnsnape Boy, Coolagh Magic, 8/1 Apple's Angel, Hi Hoh Tonto, 9/1 Coast, 11/1 Dreambird Dolly, 12/1 Rainbow Sorbet, Battle Point, 50/1 Almavillalobas
Editorial from Racing Post analysts via the Racing API — not generated by Racing Alpha. Formbook forecast prices are estimates, not market prices.
Why the model rates this top
Wedgewood
NON-RUNNER · Tony Carroll · 6yo
Top-rated of 9
score 54.0 · +1.3 clear of next best (52.7)
Scores compare runners within this race only
The Racing Alpha rating combines four signals. Below is the breakdown — components driving this pick first.
- Freshness10% weight100very strong16d since last run (race-fit window)
- Form20% weight72strongLast 6: 4-6-1-2-2
- Trainer20% weight53averageTony Carroll: 9/43 winners last 14d (21%)
- Ratings50% weight38below averageOR 49 · RPR 65
MarketNo market price available yet.
v1.3 rating — a field-relative score, not a win probability; for market-derived value see the Fair column in the runners table. Weights and method on /about. Tips are opinions, not advice.
Draw bias — Brighton 5½f
full course data →No meaningful draw bias at this course and trip.
Low (1–4)
IV 1.06
Mid (5–8)
IV 0.94
High (9–11)
IV 0.99
IV = impact value: 1.00 is neutral, above it a stall band wins more often than its share of runners predicts. 114 qualifying races at this course and trip, 3-year window.
Runners · sorted by finishing position
| Pos | No. | Horse | Form | OR | AI | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | J: David Egan · T: Tony Carroll · draw 10 5yo · G · grp | 213135 | 52 | 52.7 | 9/4F·3.25 SP |
| 2 | 9 | J: Darragh Keenan · T: John Gallagher · draw 1 4yo · F · btbFT TB | 36508 | 45 | 31.5 | 12/1·13.00 SP |
| 3 | 10 | J: Kieran O'Neill · T: Scott Dixon · draw 6 7yo · M · bb | 790774 | 45 | 33.1 | 100/30·4.33 SP |
| 4 | 1 | J: Finley Marsh · T: Jim & Suzi Best · draw 3 4yo · F · bvFT V | 387 | 52 | 48.2 | 25/1·26.00 SP |
| 5 | 8 | J: Laura Coughlan(3) · T: Michael Attwater · draw 8 7yo · G · b | 75440 | 45 | 31.0 | 11/1·12.00 SP |
| 6 | 6 | J: William Carson · T: Anthony Carson · draw 4 10yo · G · bt | 48439 | 48 | 33.9 | 9/2·5.50 SP |
| 7 | 3 | J: Luke Catton(3) · T: Jim Boyle · draw 11 5yo · G · gr | 14678 | 50 | 33.3 | 11/2·6.50 SP |
| 8 | 11 | J: Christian Howarth(3) · T: Jim & Suzi Best · draw 2 6yo · M · ch | 5000 | 45 | 47.6 | 50/1·51.00 SP |
| 9 | 5 | J: Paddy Bradley · T: Jim Boyle · draw 7 4yo · F · chh | 89267 | 49 | 28.0 | 9/1·10.00 SP |
| — | — | J: NON-RUNNER · T: Tony Carroll · draw 9 6yo · M · b | 46122 | 49 | 54.0 | — |
| — | — | J: · T: Ross Burdon · draw 5 7yo · H · gr | 80605 | 45 | 29.9 | — |
OR = official rating · AI = model score (0–100) · form reads oldest → latest
Frequently asked questions
Did the Racing Alpha AI tip win the 17:30 Brighton?
No — the AI top pick (Wedgewood) was a non-runner or unplaced.
What were the placings in the 17:30 Brighton?
Top finishers: 1. Kento (GB) (3.25), 2. Dreambird Dolly (GB) (13.00), 3. Coast (GB) (4.33).
What was the winning time for the 17:30 Brighton?
The winning time was 1m 2.20s, 2.80s slower than standard.
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