Best Bet

20:51 Brighton Tips — Tuesday 9th June 2026

20:51BrightonGoing: GoodFlat
Our Selection

Ancient State

4yo •
Strong
84/100 confidence
Form
15/15
Rating
10/10
Market
8/10
Trends
10/15

Why This Horse

  • Consistent — placed 4 of last 5 runs
  • Top-rated in field (OR 70)
  • Young 4yo with recent win — scope for improvement
Each-Way Alternative: Kento

20:51 Brighton — Race Preview & Tips

Ancient State catches the eye in the 20:51 20:51 Brighton at Brighton, run over on Good ground.

Recent form reads 51451-122, with a win that underlines the current well-being.

Trained by Adam Kirby and ridden by William Carson, this is a pairing with a solid record in races of this nature.

There is every reason to think the Good going will play to strengths here.

Key angle: Consistent — placed 4 of last 5 runs.

Off an official rating of 70, there may be more to come at the current mark.

If looking for an each-way angle, Kento is the one to include on the slip.

Full Racecard — 8 Runners

HorseOdds
Merrimack
18-313732
1/10
Kento
22131351
1/10
Rory Rocket
2386-0016
1/10
Micks Spirit
6-4146146
1/10
Roman Spring
42213-360
1/10
Ancient StateOUR TIP
51451-122
1/10
Secret Handsheikh
20-083003
1/10
Recon Mission
6563732-6
1/10

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