17:02 Bath Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:02 Bath Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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SYMBOL OF HOPE is tipped to gain a deserved success having finished a narrow runner-up over C&D on his last two starts and the booking of Ray Dawson also looks a positive move, having won on him twice in May. Magnificence was denied by the narrowest of margins last month and this lightly longer trip could be ideal for the son of Kingman. Four-time course winner Airshow was a respectable third at Windsor three weeks ago and should appreciate a return to this venue.

THE PRINCES POET caught the eye at Newbury last time and Eve Johnson Houghton's gelding tops the shortlist here, with the strong pace likely to play to his strengths granted more luck in running. Magnificence isn't the most reliable but she'll be hard to knock out of the frame if in the same form as when a close second at Ffos Las last time, whilst course-specialist Symbol of Hope and the in-form Sarah's Verse are also players in a decent heat.

Course winner SARAH'S VERSE looks sure to go well again after competitive efforts at Ascot and Yarmouth.

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17:35 Bath Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:35 Bath Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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Rogue Rosie sets the standard having finished runner-up on her last two starts and looks sure to be thereabouts, while the same applies to Sparklight, who hasn't been seen since finishing second at Kempton in May and merits respect. However, they may have to settle for a place again as KANDOO narrowly edges the vote. She was beaten a neck over C&D on her first start for Archie Watson just over a fortnight ago and first-time cheekpieces could help her go one better today.

If KANDOO pulls out only a little more for the addition of cheekpieces she might be able to go one better than in similar company over C&D at the beginning of the month. Rogue Rosie and Sparklight look the obvious dangers unless the betting speaks in the favour of Michael Bell newcomer Tara Atacama.

Kandoo should be in the thick of it but ROGUE ROSIE did well at Nottingham recently and should have an ordinary maiden in her.

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18:10 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:10 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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GHERKIN ran his best race of the season so far when runner-up here just over a fortnight ago and although he's been raised 2lb for that effort, he still appears to be on a dangerous mark. Under Curfew may not be the easiest horse to win with but he looks sure to be in the mix and could have sold each-way credentials, along with Apache Star, who is another to consider having won over C&D off 5lb lower last month.

An ultra-competitive sprint which can go the way of BERNARD SPIERPOINT, who found life much tougher back in handicap company last time but claimer-ridden for the first time under the tutelage of Darryll Holland, he's fancied to add another victory to an already impressive 2023 campaign. Lilkian, Gherkin and Apache Star are just a handful of others worth considering.

The vote goes to GHERKIN, who returned to form with a strong-finishing second over 5f here last time. Apache Star is feared most.

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18:40 Bath Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:40 Bath Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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Fierce showed a game attitude when scoring over 5f at Nottingham last time and he appears likely to offer another bold bid, but he was upped 2lb in the ratings for that neck success and could be vulnerable to a better treated rival, such as SERGEANT PEP. Clive Cox's charge ran on strongly when getting his head in front over 5f at Windsor 12 days ago and a 5lb rise may not be enough to halt his progression. Skallywag Bay should also be thereabouts.

FIERCE is a likeable type who gained reward for a string of consistent efforts when scoring at Nottingham a month ago and, with cheekpieces applied, he could up his game again, so he takes preference over Sergeant Pep and Skallywag Bay.

This can go to SERGEANT PEP (nap) who appreciated the return to 5f when winning at Windsor last time. He remains unexposed at the trip.

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19:10 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 13f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:10 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 13f Race Class Flow

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DIRHAM EMIRATI was a very plucky winner over 1m6f here last time and she looks primed for another bold bid today, with the drop back to this trip likely to suit. Gary Moore's runner is seeking a course hat-trick and this 2lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to half her. Smokey Malone is feared most off the same mark as his half-length defeat over the extended 1m3f at Lingfield last time, while This Ones For Fred could also feature.

With a visor and tongue strap applied, DIRHAM EMIRATI has returned to form with victories at this course on his last 2 starts and he can score again in his current mood. Smokey Malone has been holding his form well and could be the main danger, ahead of the hat-trick seeking This Ones For Fred.

Plenty have possibilities but DIRHAM EMIRATI gets the vote ahead of the other hat-trick seeker This Ones For Fred.

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19:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 13f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 13f Race Class Flow

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NEVENDON arrives having posted back-to-back course seconds, each over an extended 1m3f, and this longer trip could play to his strengths. The gelded son of Nathaniel shades preference over Lunar Shadow, who seldom runs poorly in this sphere and ought to fare better having unseated over hurdles at Stratford 16 days ago. Fravanco failed to back up his recent Lingfield victory but he is relatively unexposed and it would be no surprise were he to bounce back this evening.

BEGGARMAN was beaten only a short head by Dirham Emirati (runs in the previous race on this card) here last month and he looks ready to take advantage of his reduced mark. Nevendon arrives in good form having finished runner-up at this course on his last 2 starts and is feared most, with Lunar Shadow completing the shortlist.

Preference is for BEGGARMAN, who bounced back with a near miss here last time and has leading claims if he can repeat that form.

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20:10 Bath Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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20:10 Bath Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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There was plenty to like about DUBAI DREAMER's recent Leicester effort. Having been slowly away and leaving himself with a lot to do passing the furlong pole, the son of Dubawi hit the line well and looks primed to play a leading role now upped in trip for this handicap bow. Loddon bumped into an improver when filling the runner-up spot at Sandown 17 days ago and she merits respect, despite subsequently being raised 1lb in the ratings. Eye Of The Water is another to consider.

DUBAI DREAMER appeals as the type to improve now handicapping and Roger Varian's colt is fancied to make a successful switch into this company. Ellade found herself bogged down in the heavy ground at Chepstow last time but had been in good heart prior, whilst Loddon is less exposed than most here and also makes the shortlist.

Ed Walker's LODDON raced freely when runner-up at Sandown and the addition of a hood looks a good move.

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T	Top Time speeed rated
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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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