Result · Brighton · Thursday 6 August 2026
2:38 Brighton result: Valadero wins the JenningsBet In Bexhill On Sea Apprentice Classified Stakes
Class 67f flatGoing Good To Firm8 ranTime 1m 23.03sWinner's prize £4,187
Valadero won the 2:38 at Brighton on Thursday 6 August 2026, beating Spirited Dancer by ¾ length. Ridden by Liam Wright for trainer Brian Toomey, the five-year-old was sent off at 17/2 and covered the 7f on good to firm ground in 1m 23.03s. River Wharfe was a further ¼ length back in third at 8/11.
2:38 Brighton full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Valadero (IRE) 5yo · 9-9 · b |
Liam Wright Brian Toomey | — | 17/2 | 48 |
| 2 |
Spirited Dancer (GB) 4yo · 9-9 · p |
Warren Fentiman Daniel & Claire Kubler | ¾ l | 9/2 | 47 |
| 3 |
River Wharfe (GB) 8yo · 9-8 · p · claim 5lb |
Molly Gunn Tony Carroll | ¼ l | 8/11FAV | 50 |
| 4 |
Rock Master (IRE) 4yo · 9-4 · p · claim 5lb |
Myla Coppins Tony Carroll | 5 l | 11/1 | 41 |
| 5 |
Apple's Angel (IRE) 4yo · 9-4 · h · claim 5lb |
Owen Lewis Jim Boyle | 5 l | 18/1 | 45 |
| 6 |
Voodoo Ray (IRE) 7yo · 9-2 · b · claim 7lb |
Jude Fernandes Gary & Josh Moore | ½ l | 16/1 | 41 |
| 7 |
Barnsnape Boy (GB) 5yo · 9-4 · claim 5lb |
Donagh Murphy Jim Boyle | ¾ l | 14/1 | 47 |
| 8 |
Port Hedland (GB) 5yo · 9-4 · h · claim 5lb |
Matthew Lloyd Slater Tony Carroll | ½ l | 22/1 | 50 |
Brighton 2:38 returns
Tote win£9.50Per £1 stake
Tote place£2.10 £1.50 £1.10Per £1 stake
Exacta£26.301st and 2nd in order
CSF£47.59Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£83.101st, 2nd and 3rd in order
2:38 Brighton result: FAQs
Who won the 2:38 at Brighton on Thursday 6 August 2026?
Valadero, ridden by Liam Wright and trained by Brian Toomey, at a starting price of 17/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. River Wharfe, the 8/11 favourite, finished third, 1 length behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 23.03s over 7f on good to firm ground.
