Hi All, for those of you making a day of it tomorrow you may like to consider a visit to the racecourse in the afternoon.
There are seven races on, first one us at 2pm and the last one at 5pm.
There is a free bus service from Brighton Station (Bus stop H, 100 yds south of the station at the top of Queens Road). The bus drops you back to the station at the end of the meeting. The first bus is at 11.45 then every half hour.
If you are driving the parking at the course is free.
Regarding the racing the standard is not exactly Ascot but hey ho, let's have fun and get a winner or two.
A couple of pointers for the races (not tips).
2.00 This is a Class 5 Handicap. 5 runners
Trainer Peter Crate has two runners, TAAJUB and SANDFRANKSKIPSGO. The senior jockey Fergus Sweeney has chosen TAAJUB.
2.30 This is a Class 5 Novice Stakes for 2 year olds. 5 runners
AL OZZDI won its last race and now carries 7lb more than its rivals.
Top local trainer Gary Moore is giving a first run to KING OF THE SAND. With Hector Crouch on board claiming a 3lb weight reduction this nag could be worth a punt.
3.00 This is a Class 6 Handicap. 7 runners
Two more Gary Moore runners, GUNNER MOYNE and RIANNA STAR. Senior jockey Fergus Sweeney has chosen GUNNER MOYNE.
3.30 Class 5 Maiden Handicap 8 runners
There is a saying that if Luca Cumani has any runners at Brighton back them!
He has KINGS CITY in this race.
4.00 Class 4 Handicap and the most valuable race of the day.5 runners.
Luca Cumani has another runner, BUXTED DREAM.
Trainer Philip Hide has two runners BLACK CAESAR and OTOMO. Senior jockey Liam Keniry has gone for OTOMO.
4.30 Class 6 Auction Maiden Stakes
OCEAN TEMPTRESS looks the best of a bad bunch.
5.00 Class 6 Apprentice Handicap
Two of our Bees-related nags in this race, PAPOU TONY and BUZZ LIGHTYERE. The latter was a winner last time out and if I have any money left I will be betting on this one.
I hope all Bees fans have a safe journey to and from Brighton, win loads of cash and witness a cup upset in the evening.
BEE ARMY..BEE ARMY..BEE ARMY