There were 282 Races on across 33 meetings. There was 7 races at Assiniboia Downs first race 01:30, 7 races at Bath first race 14:02, 7 races at Belmont first race 06:49, 11 races at Colonial Downs first race 18:25, 8 races at Delaware Park first race 17:30, 8 races at Finger Lakes first race 18:00, 3 races at Gavea first race 01:00, 9 races at Greyville first race 10:55, 7 races at Hamilton first race 16:35, 11 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 12 races at Kawasaki first race 06:45, 7 races at Kempton first race 18:00, 7 races at Kilbeggan first race 14:15, 8 races at La Capelle first race 12:55, 8 races at Lingfield first race 13:40, 7 races at Louisiana Downs first race 22:05, 8 races at Lyon Parilly first race 10:19, 12 races at Mombetsu first race 06:35 Monbetsu, 8 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 9 races at Murray Bridge first race 03:42, 12 races at Nagoya first race 04:30, 10 races at Philadelphia first race 17:40, 8 races at Presque Isle Downs first race 20:00, 2 races at Remington Park first race 00:30, 16 races at San Isidro first race 16:35, 9 races at Sandown (Aus) first race 03:30 Sandown, 12 races at Sonoda first race 02:40, 8 races at Southwell first race 14:23, 8 races at Sunshine Coast first race 03:35, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 10 races at Valparaiso first race 20:00, 8 races at Vire first race 14:57, 7 races at Warwick Farm first race 04:25, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
Race 1: 14:02 Bath DragonBet - Born From The Betting Ring Handicap (0-68) (5) 3yo GB 5f 10y
1st (3) Smooth Silesie | | | | | | 3 | Jack Mitchell | Lisa Williamson | Four wins in 5f handicaps this season, including two of her last three starts; it wasn't the strongest of races at Chelmsford 13 days ago though and she'll need to improve again to follow up. |
4th (2) Soldiers Design | | | | | | 3 | Sean D Bowen | Steph Hollinshead | Beaten 2l into sixth at Sandown on Friday (5f, good), her second run for this stable; talented apprentice takes off a handy 3lb and she could take another step forward this afternoon. |
2nd (1) Wrestling Revenue | | | | | | 3 | Jack Doughty | Tony Carroll | Running well on turf for new yard this summer, winning twice at Brighton (5.5f, good and good to firm); another solid effort at that track four weeks ago and capable of a big run back down in class; unraced on slower than good so significant rain would be a query. |
3rd (4) Port Hedland | | | | | | 3 | Trevor Whelan | Henry Candy | Only fifth of six at Windsor on his reappearance/handicap debut in July (5f, good to firm); that was a fair race though and he could take a step forward with that experience behind him. |
Wrestling Revenue (second choice) and Smooth Silesie have enjoyed productive summers and can feature prominently, but SOLDIERS DESIGN (nap) ran creditably against some seasoned handicappers at Sandown last week and she benefits from Sean D Bowen's valuable 3lb claim.[Paul Smith]
Race 2: 14:32 Bath Harrow Inn At Wanborough Handicap (0-70) (5) 3yo+ GB 1m 6f
(6) Hadley Park | | | | | | 4 | Kieran O'Neill | Joe Ponting | 1m AW winner; well beaten in both starts for this trainer; headgear switch now tried but can only watch at present. |
(10) Demanding Lilley | | | | | | 3 | Gina Mangan | Marcus Tregoning | Well beaten in all five starts; much more needed; blinkers go on. |
(8) Byzantine Empire | | | | | | 7 | Connor Brace | John & Rhys Flint | Multiple jumps winner who is 0-11 in this code; needs to better his most recent Flat efforts if he is to take a serious hand. |
3rd (2) Rockit Tommy | | | | | | 4 | George Rooke | Sir Mark Todd | Won first two starts, over 1m2f (AW and soft turf); largely well below that level since but showed signs of coming back to form at Kempton (1m4f, AW) latest; has stamina to prove now upped again in trip. |
(3) For Pleasure | | | | | | 9 | Sean Bowen | Olly Murphy | Versatile 9yo who has won several times over jumps as well as on AW and twice on turf at up to 1m4f; latest success came over 2m (AW) in April; 2lb higher now but capable of making an impact if ready after a break. |
(4) Wilderness | | | | | | 9 | Trevor Whelan | Seamus Mullins | Five-time turf winner at up to 2m but hasn't won since 2022; nonetheless, she's shown enough recently to suggest that she could still be competitive from this mark; not written off. |
4th (5) A Gift Of Love | | | | | | 4 | Kevin Stott | Ollie Sangster | Seven-race maiden who was placed in handicap company for the first time (1m4f, AW) on last month's first start for this trainer; still has to prove her stamina over this far; if transferring the form of that latest effort back to turf, she's an each-way player. |
2nd (1) Percy Jones | | | | | | 5 | Ray Dawson | Mark Loughnane | AW winner over 1m4f-1m6f; placed in 8-14 starts on turf at up to 2m; not ground dependent; drops in grade here and should be capable of getting much closer than of late as a result; probable player. |
1st (9) Maritime Lady | | | | | | 3 | Sean D Bowen | James Owen | Got off the mark at the seventh attempt when sporting first-time cheekpieces in a Leicester fillies' handicap (1m4f, good to firm) in July; up 4lb and was below par at Kempton (1m4f, AW) since; stamina to prove. |
(7) Miss Gitana | | | | | | 3 | Luke Morris | Sir Mark Prescott Bt | Raced prominently when winning back-to-back races at Doncaster (14.5f, good to firm) and over C&D (good) in the summer; maintained consistency with another good effort at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) last month; may still be capable of squeezing out a little more back on turf; player. |
A few of these have stamina to prove but that's not the case with MISS GITANA, who has both C&D winning form and an age allowance on her side and she looks the best option. Her most serious challenger could be A Gift Of Love, as Ollie Sangster appeared to set her back on the right path last time, while Percy Jones is another probable player.[Jonathan Doidge]
Race 3: 15:02 Bath Bet £20 Get £20 With DragonBet EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Band D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB) GB 5f 160y
4th (1) Azuinthejungle | | | | | | 2 | Finley Marsh | Nigel Tinkler | 50-1 for debut when last of 12 at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in May. |
(9) Rationale | | | | | | 2 | Kieran O'Neill | Rae Guest | 1,500gns yearling; first foal; by Kameko; dam 1m2f AW 2yo winner (RPR 79), half-sister to winners Vociferous (1m AW 2yo/French 8.5f) and Porto Rosa (6f AW 2yo); hooded on debut; trainer 11% with turf 2yos in the last five years; market check suggested. |
(6) The Bear Of Saints | | | | | | 2 | Taylor Fisher | Joe Tickle | Glimpses of ability on his first two starts; 125-1 and last of 12 in a Salisbury novice event (6f, good to firm) on his first start for this trainer; much more needed. |
(8) Dark Sorceress | | | | | | 2 | Jason Watson | Clare Hobson | Made a respectable start in handicaps when 4l second at Nottingham (6f, good) last month, having raced prominently; will need to improve on that bare form but not ruled out each-way. |
2nd (7) Atherstone Beau | | | | | | 2 | Luke Morris | Roger Fell & Sean Murray | 33-1 when making a positive start at Catterick (5f, soft) in July; raced freely then and on fast ground at Beverley (5f) since, when 3l fourth; step up in trip could help her improve if settling; not ruled out. |
1st (4) Obsidian Dream | | | | | | 2 | Liam Keniry | J S Moore | Stepped up on his debut effort when fifth of 16 at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) latest; now has to prove he has the pace to cope with this drop in trip. |
(2) Beltadaay | | | | | | 2 | Kevin Stott | James Horton | 25-1 and never a factor on debut at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) recently. |
(5) Sofian | | | | | | 2 | Gina Mangan | Nikki Evans | Made significant improvement on a modest C&D debut, when despite running green again, he finished fourth at Ffos Las (7.5f, soft) latest; drops back down in trip and a repeat of that latest form would see him heavily involved. |
3rd (3) Distant Rumble | | | | | | 2 | Jack Mitchell | Roger Teal | Had shown glimpses of ability before an improved effort when under 2l second over C&D (good to firm) latest, where he would have finished closer but for having to switch late on; a player if he can back that up. |
Nikki Evans' SOFIAN improved markedly on his debut when finishing fourth at Ffos Las last time and has good form claims back down in trip. Distant Rumble's chance is respected after being slightly unlucky here last time and he will be waiting to mop up. Obsidian Dream may prove the best of the rest.[Jonathan Doidge]
Race 4: 15:32 Bath DragonBet Proud Sponsors Of Bath Racing Handicap (0-62) (6) 3yo+ GB 5f 160y
(9) Bedford House | | | | | | 5 | Jack Doughty | Tony Carroll | 0-6 and hasn't yet hinted that he is about to break his duck so more needed. |
(1) Impeach | | | | | | 6 | Taylor Fisher | Michael Attwater | Four-time 6f AW winner whose best turf efforts have been on a sound surface; has claims based on his close second at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) in July but has a lacklustre Lingfield effort since to shrug off. |
(10) Fishermans Cottage | | | | | | 5 | Charlie Bennett | Malcolm Saunders | Returns for a fourth successive tilt over C&D but this time after almost a year off; not written off if he's ready after that layoff but has fitness to prove. |
(2) Whiteley Way | | | | | | 3 | Jack Mitchell | Roger Teal | Second over C&D (soft; 7lb higher mark) last October, when back from break; best effort since also came after time off, when second at Kempton (6f, AW) in February; has been freshened up again and can get involved. |
1st (6) Snow Berry | | | | | | 6 | Alistair Rawlinson | Michael Appleby | 5f course winner; arrives in super form, having won back-to-back 5f Nottingham handicaps and produced a marginal career best back there in defeat latest; nudged up another 1lb and back up in trip (has won over 6f); player. |
2nd (5) Media Guest | | | | | | 6 | Liam Keniry | Mark Gillard | Came from the rear to score over C&D in July, when 2lb lower; well below that level at both Salisbury and Goodwood since but he's not been out of the first two in three starts here so has to be respected. |
4th (4) Apache Star | | | | | | 5 | Ray Dawson | Mark Loughnane | Dual C&D winner, including on good; looked to retain last year's ability on his reappearance in March but he's been well below that level since; handy mark if he can be revived. |
(8) Johnny Johnson | | | | | | 3 | Luke Morris | Rod Millman | 14-race maiden; drops another 3lb to what is becoming a workable mark; claims based on his Salisbury fourth (6f, good to firm) in July but below that level since. |
(3) Some Nightmare | | | | | | 7 | Sean D Bowen | John O'Shea | Multiple turf sprint winner on varying ground and he ended a losing run going back two years when a ready winner at Chepstow yesterday (5f, good); small penalty to carry and not written off. |
3rd (7) Vaunted | | | | | | 5 | Finley Marsh | Adrian Wintle | 5f course winner who scored over 6f at Chepstow (good to soft) on her penultimate start; unseated her jockey at the start back there latest; carries penalty again but another success is not ruled out if she can repeat her winning effort. |
Both Vaunted and Snow Berry arrive with claims on recent form and of that pair, the latter is just preferred. However, given his previous form here, MEDIA GUEST is taken to shrug off a couple of lesser efforts and come good again. The freshened-up Whiteley Way and penalised Some Nightmare can also be involved.[Jonathan Doidge]
Race 5: 16:05 Bath Best Odds Guaranteed dragonbet.co.uk Handicap (Bath Summer Sprint Qualifier) (0-68) (5) 4yo+ GB 5f 10y
(8) Heartrate | | | | | | 4 | Sean D Bowen | Mark Loughnane | Won twice on turf last season (5f/6f, both good ground); not operating at the same level this year though and vulnerable despite his reduced mark. |
4th (3) Delagate This Lord | | | | | | 10 | Finley Marsh | Roger Fell & Sean Murray | 8-18 at Bath as opposed to 1-40 elsewhere; two low-key runs for new yard in midsummer (bled from the nose latest) and although the return to this track will help, others come here with less to prove. |
(7) Just Glamorous | | | | | | 11 | Gina Mangan | Christopher Mason | Smart in his prime and he retained sufficient ability to win a Salisbury handicap last summer off 13lb higher; not really fired this year though and opposable despite a reduced mark. |
2nd (4) Symbol Of Hope | | | | | | 6 | Taylor Fisher | John & Rhys Flint | Course regular who has won twice here for his new yard this summer; disappointed over 6f at Goodwood 12 days ago but these conditions should see him in a better light; not much wiggle room off current mark though. |
(2) Sovereign Slipper | | | | | | 6 | Trevor Whelan | Henry Candy | Pipped So Smart in the final strides at Chepstow in July (5f, good to soft) and he's 2lb better off with that rival today; subsequent Leicester run (6f) less convincing but returning to a stiff 5f should suit, especially with a fast pace looking assured. |
(1) So Smart | | | | | | 5 | Ray Dawson | Grace Harris | Running well since cheekpieces were added, winning over C&D in June and at Chepstow nine days ago; penalty for the latest win found him out at Chepstow on Monday; this is a drop in grade but still looks vulnerable. |
1st (6) Honour Your Dreams | | | | | | 4 | Alistair Rawlinson | Michael Appleby | Modest strike-rate and has a few quirks but he's capable of his day and he is starting out for Mick Appleby on a handy mark (sold 11,000gns in July); should get a good pace to aim at and this strong traveller is one to consider. |
3rd (5) Glamorous Express | | | | | | 5 | Luke Morris | Tony Carroll | C&D win as a 2yo; added two AW wins to his tally in March and he's run several sound races on grass this summer, including at Sandown on Friday where he found himself with plenty to do but ran on well; each-way claims once again. |
Honour Your Dreams is an intriguing contender starting out for a yard that has excelled with similar types in the past. Glamorous Express (second choice) looks booked for another big run, but SOVEREIGN SLIPPER has had few opportunities at this trip and a well-run race over a stiff 5f could see him take a step forward.[Paul Smith]
Race 6: 16:42 Bath EBF Fillies' Handicap (0-80) (4) 3yo+ GB 1m 3f 137y
8th (8) Baynoona | | | | | | 3 | Laura Coughlan | Sue Gardner | Placed over 9.5f (AW) when with David Simcock but has finished last in one start each for Harry Charlton and, most recently, this trainer; plenty to prove. |
5th (5) Spirit Of The Bay | | | | | | 6 | Taylor Fisher | John & Rhys Flint | Multiple 1m winner on turf/AW whose latest success came over 1m2f (good to firm) last season; slipping in the handicap and showed signs of a revival at Ffos Las (1m, heavy) latest; half-sister to a 1m4f winner, so this step up in trip may suit; each-way player. |
7th (6) One Glance | | | | | | 3 | Liam Keniry | Alan King | Improved with each start in AW events (all 1m3f-1m4f at Kempton); the second from her latest start came out and won easily next time and if she can show similar progress now handicapping she'd be a player. |
6th (4) Ville Natale | | | | | | 3 | Ray Dawson | Roger Varian | Improved from her three novice starts to win at Chelmsford in January (1m2f, AW); has gone backwards in two handicaps since then and now has a bit to prove. |
1st (2) Miss Dolly Rocker | | | | | | 4 | Jason Watson | Roger Teal | 1m AW and 1m2f soft turf winner (stays 1m3f); on a six-race losing run this season; handy mark again but didn't show any signs of taking advantage at Windsor latest. |
3rd (7) Bas Bleu | | | | | | 3 | Luke Morris | Ed Walker | 0-8 but has gone close several times, including in a 0-85 Newbury handicap (1m4f, good to firm) latest, when just collared by the favourite; up another 5lb but is much respected. |
4th (3) Divine Presence | | | | | | 3 | Kieran O'Neill | John & Thady Gosden | Progressing with each start; won a Wolverhampton fillies' handicap (1m4f, AW) on first attempt in this sphere in June; career-best, despite being beaten 5l, in a 0-95 at Newbury (13.5f; good; first-time cheekpieces, retained) latest; back slightly in trip and a likely player. |
2nd (1) Ciara Pearl | | | | | | 4 | Jack Mitchell | Daniel & Claire Kubler | Has a good strike-rate with five wins from 1m-1m2f, including here (soft; acts on a sound surface); supported when winning at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) on her penultimate start before a career-best effort when a close second upped to 1m4f at Salisbury latest; player. |
An interesting contest. Bas Bleu has a fair bit going for her except that she has yet to get off the mark. Her latest effort looks very solid but she's gone up 5lb and DIVINE PRESENCE is taken to make this drop in class tell over a new trip. Ciara Pearl has the burden of top weight but can still make her presence felt.[Jonathan Doidge]
Race 7: 17:17 Bath On Course Values Online DragonBet Handicap (Bath Summer Stayers' Series Qualifier) (0-52) (6) 3yo+ GB 1m 3f 137y
(8) Sky Dancer | | | | | | 4 | Gina Mangan | Nikki Evans | Has finished second twice over 1m3f on AW; unplaced in six starts on turf; handy mark but has a bit to prove on this surface. |
1st (9) Endofastorm | | | | | | 5 | William Cox | Joe Ponting | 1m AW winner; unplaced on turf and needs to show much more than on her two starts, turf and AW, this year. |
(7) Scarlet | | | | | | 4 | Connor Brace | Peter & Michael Bowen | Well beaten in all four starts; headgear now goes on but can only watch at present. |
(13) Capital Love | | | | | | 3 | Sean D Bowen | Mark Gillard | Well beaten in three starts at up to about 1m1f for Richard Hawker; needs plenty more but there's stamina on the dam's side of his pedigree and this is his first realistic task. |
4th (2) Bond Spirit | | | | | | 5 | Dylan Hogan | Louise Allan | C&D winner (good) in May off 2lb lower; not far off that level at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm) next time, before a flop at Kempton (1m3f, AW) latest; if shrugging that off he could be in contention now back here. |
(6) Summer Gale | | | | | | 6 | Jason Watson | Clare Hobson | Placed in a bumper but unplaced in seven starts in this code; drops another 4lb but hard to make a case based on this season's efforts. |
(12) Cassias Comet | | | | | | 3 | Charlie Bennett | Marcus Tregoning | Yet to make a serious impact in five starts, including in two handicaps; cheekpieces go on. |
2nd (4) Lost In Time | | | | | | 7 | Luke Morris | Dean Ivory | Has proved reasonably consistent in defeat over 1m2f-1m4f this season, until disappointing at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm); each-way player if able to bounce back from that. |
(10) Highland Lil | | | | | | 3 | Pierre-Louis Jamin | Tom Dascombe | Best effort since her debut came when a 5l third at Ffos Las (1m4f, good to soft) on her penultimate start; well below par on heavy ground back there latest; still a bit to prove. |
(5) Ladypacksapunch | | | | | | 5 | Kieran O'Neill | Grace Harris | Hadn't really lived up to her name until getting off the mark over C&D (firm) last month at the 29th attempt; below that level back here (1m5f, good to firm) and from this mark since but not ruled out. |
(1) Galactic Glow | | | | | | 7 | Taylor Fisher | Joe Tickle | Recorded all three wins here over 1m2f (fast ground) but yet to get close to his best over further; arrives in good form after his Salisbury second (1m2f, good to firm) but his stamina will again be tested. |
(3) Imprint | | | | | | 5 | Jack Mitchell | Mark Rimell | Broke his duck at the ninth attempt with 1m2f course win (firm; first-time in these aids) in a classified event in July; bettered that in defeat at Redcar (1m1f, good) latest; worth a try over this far but will have stamina to prove; not ruled out. |
3rd (11) Letmebetheboss | | | | | | 3 | Jack Doughty | William Muir & Chris Grassick | Returned from wind surgery to be placed for the second time this season, when 2l third at Ffos Las (1m4f, heavy) last month; the challenge now is to back that up and he's an each-way player if he can. |
Now that he returns to the scene of his C&D win, BOND SPIRIT may be capable of shrugging off a below-par latest effort and come good again. Imprint could be a serious challenger if he stays this trip, while Letmebetheboss can be another player if able to back up his latest effort. Ladypacksapunch is not written off, either.[Jonathan Doidge]