There were 439 Races on across 49 meetings. There was 6 races at Armidale first race 04:04, 9 races at Auteuil first race 09:40, 8 races at Bath first race 15:15, 9 races at Belmont first race 05:19, 11 races at Belmont At The Big A first race 17:35, 8 races at Cairns first race 04:24, 7 races at Carnarvon first race 06:19, 8 races at Charles Town first race 01:02, 6 races at Chennai first race 09:45, 8 races at Chester first race 13:35, 12 races at Chukyo first race 01:50, 11 races at Churchill Downs first race 17:45, 1 races at Club Hipico first race 01:30, 5 races at Darwin first race 05:52, 11 races at Delaware Park first race 17:30, 9 races at Donald first race 03:21, 7 races at Doncaster first race 13:50, 9 races at Durbanville first race 11:05, 9 races at Eagle Farm first race 02:58, 6 races at Emerald Downs first race 03:00, 10 races at Flemington first race 03:10, 7 races at Gold Coast Poly first race 03:42, 11 races at Gulfstream first race 17:55, 19 races at Hipo Chile first race 16:30, 6 races at Hoppegarten first race 13:30, 8 races at Kembla Grange first race 03:45, 11 races at Laurel Park first race 17:25, 9 races at Leopardstown first race 13:10, 8 races at Lingfield first race 12:55, 8 races at Los Alamitos Racecourse first race 21:00, 9 races at Louisiana Downs first race 21:05, 9 races at Maronas first race 19:00, 10 races at Monmouth Park first race 17:50, 8 races at Mont-De-Marsan first race 14:45 Mont De Marsan, 9 races at Morphettville first race 03:52, 7 races at Musselburgh first race 16:10, 12 races at Nakayama first race 02:05, 8 races at Pune first race 09:00, 9 races at Remington Park first race 01:28, 10 races at Rosehill first race 02:50, 12 races at Saga first race 06:50, 15 races at San Isidro first race 17:10, 11 races at Seoul first race 06:20, 9 races at Taif first race 14:15, 7 races at Toowoomba first race 08:30, 8 races at Turffontein first race 11:20, 8 races at Vichy first race 18:00, 9 races at Vincennes first race 12:18, 12 races at Woodbine first race 18:10, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
Race 1: 15:15 Bath Signs Express 'Confined' Amateur Jockeys' Handicap (Horses Which Have Not Won A Flat Race In 2024) (0-60) (6) 3yo+ GB 1m 3f 137y
2nd (11) Bascinet | | | | | | 5 | Miss Sophiemorgan Johnstone | Eve Johnson Houghton | Three-time AW winner; only a modest fourth over C&D in July and fared worse at Brighton most recently, taking turf record to 0-10; others are more appealing. |
(12) Breguet Boy | | | | | | 7 | Miss Brodie Hampson | Archie Watson | Usually ridden by Brodie Hampson since joining current yard; won at Windsor (11.5f) last October and second at Chepstow in June; out of sorts since, however. |
1st (6) Mrs Meader | | | | | | 8 | Mr Ross Birkett | Julia Feilden | Not solid on this year's bare form but circumstances have played some part; scored twice off higher marks under Ross Birkett in 2022 and looks one to consider. |
(4) Angelica K | | | | | | 4 | Miss Serena Brotherton | Simon Hodgson | Seven-race maiden who has some encouraging form, latterly on slow ground; quite interesting off a reduced mark with useful amateur Serena Brotherton booked. |
(8) Change Of Fortune | | | | | | 5 | Miss Jessica Llewellyn | Bernard Llewellyn | Competitively weighted on best efforts; however, record is 0-22 and chance of finally winning depends on how well he responds to first-time blinkers. |
(13) Penalty Shootout | | | | | | 3 | Mr Patrick Millman | Rod Millman | 3yo maiden; has failed to build on reappearance effort but soft/heavy ground possibly wasn't ideal the last twice; could go well off this reduced mark. |
3rd (14) Harlington | | | | | | 3 | Miss Leanne Ferguson | Joe Tickle | 0-8 and far from consistent for Ralph Smith; not sure what to expect, so the betting may prove the best guide on debut for new stable; still with same owner. |
4th (2) French Martini | | | | | | 4 | Mr David Dunsdon | Gary & Josh Moore | Still a maiden but showed clear promise under David Dunsdon at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) the last twice, finishing second off this mark latest; possibilities. |
(5) Sea Of Charm | | | | | | 6 | Mr William Dunlop | Georgina Nicholls | Versatile and in-form mare who made the frame under William Dunlop in last four runs (1m-1m2f); stays 1m4f and again should be thereabouts; solid chance. |
(10) Hurtle | | | | | | 4 | Miss Sarah Bowen | Paul & Oliver Cole | Inconsistent in the last year or so and has been absent since a heavy defeat at Brighton in May; penultimate effort (runner-up over C&D) gives him place claims. |
(3) Psyche | | | | | | 7 | Mr Harry Snellgrove | Chris Gordon | Respectable third under Harry Snellgrove at Lingfield (2m, AW) last month on return from lengthy absence; big drop back in trip is a possible negative, however. |
(7) Captain Haddock | | | | | | 7 | Mr Henry Main | Heather Main | Has lots of form under Henry Main, notably two wins in 2021; three-year losing spell is a big negative but current mark is attractive; not ruled out. |
(9) Parikarma | | | | | | 7 | Miss Imogen Mathias | John & Rhys Flint | Hurdles winner and Flat runner-up under Imogen Mathias since joining this yard; however, form dipped markedly last time, which tempers enthusiasm somewhat. |
(1) Gearing's Point | | | | | | 6 | Miss Maddison Wright | Sheena West | Ran encouragingly at Windsor last week on return from a layoff; won off this mark over C&D (good to firm) in July 2023 and has a fighting chance back here. |
Having taken big steps in the right direction under David Dunsdon the last twice, FRENCH MARTINI appears set to get off the mark. Angelica K, an interesting runner with Serena Brotherton on board, is second choice ahead of C&D winner Gearing's Point and in-form Sea Of Charm.[Steve Boow]
Race 2: 15:55 Bath KG Flooring Bath Handicap (0-55) (6) 3yo+ GB 2m 1f 24y
7th (12) Harry The Norseman | | | | | | 8 | Ray Dawson | Louise Allan | Useful in staying events at the right level for Louise Allan in 2022 but has lost his way and not yet shown signs of finding it again back with former trainer; one to watch for now. |
11th (11) Robeam | | | | | | 8 | Charlie Bennett | Michael Mullineaux | Most recent win came in a staying hurdle in 2022 and he's had mixed results since midwinter but his latest second of nine at Catterick in August (2m, good to firm) was better; weighted to go well if repeating it. |
6th (14) Surfer Dude | | | | | | 3 | Gina Mangan | Simon Hodgson | No improvement for the step up to 1m3f and 1m5f on last two starts and this extra distance asks some serious questions. |
8th (1) Thahab Ifraj | | | | | | 11 | Ethan Jones | Alexandra Dunn | Multiple hurdle and AW winner; has run well here in the past but he's 0-8 on turf and has yet to return to form since back from a winter break (his C&D second in June was a remote one). |
9th (7) Longuerue | | | | | | 5 | Darragh Keenan | Robert Eddery | Never showed on AW 18 days ago but she'd been delivered with a well-timed run to win an amateur jockeys' race at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to firm) the time before; not the easiest of rides but is capable of going well. |
13th (15) White Coco | | | | | | 3 | George Rooke | David Simcock | Minor handicap form so far, at 1m3f-1m6f; makes limited appeal up again in trip with cheekpieces added. |
(3) Home And Dry | | | | | | 6 | Dougie Costello | Thomas Faulkner | AW winner at 2m before absence; retains ability but others looked more likely winners at the time he was hampered on Kempton AW in June (first-time visor, cheekpieces return); up against it back on turf. |
10th (6) Taxiing | | | | | | 4 | Nicola Currie | David Evans | Both wins on AW (1m6f and 2m) but she acts on turf and is closely matched with Hawk Jet on a recent Salisbury run (1m6f); has possibilities but could probably do with the ground drying out. |
(9) Blenheim Lad | | | | | | 4 | Kieran O'Neill | Camilla Poulton | Maiden; best recent effort when runner-up in 2m Wolverhampton AW handicap in April but lesser efforts since leave him with work to do. |
3rd (10) Triple Nickle | | | | | | 8 | Aidan Keeley | Bernard Llewellyn | Hasn't had many chances over this sort of trip on turf and after just getting touched off at Ffos Las (good to soft) in July she won a shade cosily there (2m, heavy) 16 days ago; back up 2lb and Aidan Keeley can't claim 3lb this time but still of interest. |
4th (8) Humaniste | | | | | | 9 | Taylor Fisher | Joe Tickle | Added a sixth point win in May and has been giving it a good go back on the Flat since, keeping on stoutly into third of nine to Triple Nickle at Ffos Las (2m, heavy) recently; his proven stamina makes him a big player. |
2nd (4) Tigerten | | | | | | 7 | Jack Doughty | Michael Blake | Latest win in May 2023 but running well in staying events for Kevin Frost in early summer; has C&D form and has a good chance of being involved for new yard if leaving off the tongue-tie doesn't hold him back. |
5th (5) Hawk Jet | | | | | | 4 | Charles Bishop | Emma Lavelle | Has had few suitable chances on the Flat and over hurdles but she seemed to stay 1m6f when third to a stablemate at Salisbury (good to firm; has soft-ground form over shorter) last time; another 3f to travel here but has some potential. |
12th (13) Amongst The Stars | | | | | | 3 | Lewis Edmunds | Daniel & Claire Kubler | Lightly raced filly; has improved since upped in trip and she didn't appear to lose through lack of stamina over the extended 1m5f on Chelmsford AW last time; new trip back on turf but it looks worth a go. |
1st (2) Calshot Spit | | | | | | 4 | Rose Dawes | Sheena West | Good start for new yard, making all and drawing clear at Lingfield (1m5f, good) and he ran up against a big improver on handicap hurdle debut at Bangor recently; trip query over new trip on pedigree but it's worth a go. |
Calshot Spit, in excellent form for his new yard, and Hawk Jet, who appeared well suited by the step up to 1m6f at Salisbury, both make some appeal but those stout stayers TRIPLE NICKLE and Humaniste, first and third at Ffos Las last time out, should be suited by the demands of this race and are preferred. Robeam is also worth a mention.[Emily Weber]
Race 3: 16:30 Bath DragonBet Proud Sponsors Of Bath Racing Nursery Handicap (0-75) (5) 2yo GB 5f 10y
(9) Subsonictoshannon | | | | | | 2 | Rose Dawes | Jack Channon | Close third of four on debut at Lingfield (5f, AW) in April but form has gone the wrong way since and she finished down the field on last month's nursery debut at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) in a first-time hood. |
4th (12) Emporess | | | | | | 2 | Lewis Edmunds | Rod Millman | 0-5 but encouragement can be taken from her sixth-place finish in a recent nursery at Southwell (6f, AW), where she raced wide and faded late on; each-way possibilities now back down in trip. |
1st (6) Miss Show Down | | | | | | 2 | John Fahy | Clive Cox | Down the field on two of her three starts, when pulling hard each time; however, in between she was a good second over this C&D (good to soft) and she's a player on nursery debut if tapping into that promise. |
3rd (2) Raison d'Etre | | | | | | 2 | Charles Bishop | Eve Johnson Houghton | Displayed promise on good to soft on debut and won at Sandown (5f, good) in July on third start; however, only fifth of seven on last month's nursery debut at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) and needs a bigger run today. |
(7) Bow Street | | | | | | 2 | Kieran O'Neill | Kevin Philippart De Foy | He's better than he showed on last month's nursery/AW debut at Southwell (6f) and he may appreciate the drop back in trip, but it's hard to be confident in his claims after that latest performance. |
(5) Yakfeek | | | | | | 2 | Alec Voikhansky | Richard Hannon | Showed promise among his first three starts and retains potential; however, this headstrong sort could do with settling better than when fifth of seven on recent nursery debut at Chelmsford (5f, AW), where he also hung right. |
(8) Solar Edge | | | | | | 2 | Gina Mangan | Christopher Mason | Improved upon his first three runs when winning on last month's nursery debut at Chepstow (5f, good to soft; led/prominent); has a 5lb higher mark to defy in this more competitive race but he could continue to progress. |
(11) Sabrimento | | | | | | 2 | Olivia Tubb | Brian Meehan | Not devoid of promise over 5f in April; the drop back in trip may help on this third nursery start, having been soundly beaten over 7f the last twice, but he has something to prove nevertheless. |
(10) Ellomate | | | | | | 2 | George Rooke | Richard Hughes | 0-6 and possible he's best suited by AW, but he's run well to be placed in 6f nurseries at Kempton (AW) and Southwell (AW) the last twice, showing pace each time, and can be in the mix if transferring that form back to turf. |
(4) Hettie Jack | | | | | | 2 | Darragh Keenan | George Scott | Won 5f seller at Goodwood (good) in June on second start; 0-4 since but has run some good races (including on good to soft) and looked stretched by 6f last time; in with a chance now back at 5f on nursery debut. |
(3) Rogue Bullet | | | | | | 2 | Jack Doughty | Jack Jones | Fourth in Yarmouth maiden (5f, good) in July and that form has worked out nicely; not disgraced in sales race at Newmarket (6f, soft) last time and begins handicap life on a realistic mark; he's one to consider. |
2nd (1) Nala Star | | | | | | 2 | Trevor Whelan | Ollie Sangster | Twice runner-up here in summer and got off the mark at fifth attempt in first-time cheekpieces in Catterick maiden last month (5f, good; unraced on softer); makes nursery debut and could have more to offer in the headgear. |
Nursery newcomer MISS SHOW DOWN has been very up and down so far but was a good second over C&D in June and earns the vote. Rogue Bullet is feared most on account of his fourth at Yarmouth in a maiden that was worked out well. Solar Edge made a winning nursery debut at Chepstow, while Ellomate is another player if transferring his good recent AW form back to turf.[Ben Hutton]
Race 4: 17:05 Bath Best Odds Guaranteed dragonbet.co.uk Handicap (0-78) (4) 3yo+ GB 5f 10y
(9) Zargun | | | | | | 9 | Mikkel Mortensen | Scott Dixon | Ended a losing run with a front-running 5f win at Doncaster in March (soft); in and out since and there are other pace influences in this field. |
4th (6) So Smart | | | | | | 5 | Ray Dawson | Grace Harris | Running well since this combination of accessories was enlisted, winning over C&D and at Chepstow with those victories surrounded by solid efforts; not much margin for error off this mark though and he's not the only front-runner in the field. |
(3) Kiss And Run | | | | | | 3 | Kieran O'Neill | Rachel Cook & John Bridger | Prominent racer; game winner of a Goodwood handicap last month but she could only manage third of four back there 11 days ago; career best required to take this. |
2nd (4) Level Up | | | | | | 5 | Millie Wonnacott | David Evans | Multiple winner, including two of his last four starts; still has some handicapping scope and he's not discounted; headgear absent again today. |
(2) Danger Alert | | | | | | 4 | Aidan Keeley | George Baker | Thrown in on last year's best and there was a welcome return to form when second of seven at Sandown on Friday (5f, soft; cheekpieces first time); that improved showing was predicted by the betting and he's one to take seriously. |
(5) Dashing Harry | | | | | | 3 | John Fahy | Clive Cox | Heavy-ground winner as a 2yo; ran well behind a handicap blot over 5f at Windsor in April but that hasn't been a springboard to better things; down in the weights but not totally convincing. |
(7) Caribbean Wind | | | | | | 3 | Charles Bishop | Jack Channon | Two creditable handicap runs have followed her Ripon novice win last month; she'll need to raise her game to defy this mark but, after just six starts, that's quite possible. |
3rd (8) Mumayaz | | | | | | 5 | Jack Doughty | Tony Carroll | In and out on turf this season but he's slipped to a good mark and he's the type to pop up soon; whether it will be over 5f remains to be seen though. |
1st (1) Glamorous Breeze | | | | | | 6 | Gina Mangan | Christopher Mason | Strong-travelling mare who has been placed on four occasions this year; becoming well treated and although she will need to raise her game judged on recent efforts, this could set up nicely for her. |
Level Up comes here in good form and ought to be involved, while the unexposed Caribbean Wind still has time to do better and Danger Alert returned to form at Sandown on Friday. GLAMOROUS BREEZE (nap) has been in and out this season but she's down in the weights and, with a drying forecast in her favour, could find that this sets up nicely for her.[Paul Smith]
Race 5: 17:35 Bath DragonBet-Born From The Betting Ring EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C/D) (Qual') (GBB) (Div I) GB 1m
6th (9) Vizzavona Lady | | | | | | 2 | Jack Doughty | Jack Jones | Beaten 20l in a 7f race on good ground at Deauville; that wasn't overly encouraging. |
10th (5) Banksman | | | | | | 2 | Nicola Currie | Jack Channon | Only 7-1 but was always behind and beaten 23l in a 7f maiden at Chepstow (good to soft); had to show more. |
2nd (6) King Kernow | | | | | | 2 | Taylor Fisher | J S Moore | Raced wide and looked inexperienced when down the field in a 7f maiden at Kempton. |
4th (11) Rosemary's Rose | | | | | | 2 | Kieran O'Neill | Alice Haynes | 10,000euros yearling; third foal; half-sister to winners Hedge Fund (5f/6f; RPR 94) and My Captain (Italian 5.5f-1m2f); dam placed 7f turf/10.6f (67), sister to 8.3f Listed winner Erysimum; hooded on debut; rather watch. |
9th (3) Premier | | | | | | 2 | Charles Bishop | Warren Greatrex | 36,000gns 2yo; fifth foal; brother to French 7.5f AW 2yo winner Pantea, half-brother to French winners Jasmina (6.5f/7f; RPR 79) and Epic (12.5f); dam unplaced 6f/6.5f in France; already gelded and hooded from the outset, so perhaps best watched. |
5th (10) Arinagour | | | | | | 2 | Rhys Clutterbuck | Paul & Oliver Cole | 22-1, he raced prominently before backing out of it late on at Newbury nine days ago (7f, soft); that wasn't the worst of starts and this is easier. |
1st (4) Super Mirage | | | | | | 2 | George Rooke | Richard Hughes | 36,000euros yearling; third foal; half-brother to French 6.5f/9.5f winner Welcome Sight (RPR 82); dam unraced sister to Listed-placed 6f winner City Girl, out of 6f Listed winner; nice pedigree and kicks off in a modest maiden. |
8th (8) Girls Night Out | | | | | | 2 | Trevor Whelan | Owen Burrows | Sixth foal; sister to 1m2f-1m6f winner Saratoga Gold (RPR 100) and half-sister to 1m-1m2f winner My Lady Claire (60); dam 7f/1m winner (82); well worth monitoring in the betting. |
3rd (7) Many Men | | | | | | 2 | Luke Catton | Jim Boyle | Slowly away when runner-up at 4-6 in a Newmarket seller (7f, good) and moved on for £10,000; again didn't break great when beaten further in a maiden at Epsom; on that initial effort, he's capable of a big run in this company. |
7th (1) Belgravian | | | | | | 2 | Callum Hutchinson | Andrew Balding | 40,000euros yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to winners Magna Mater (French 7f 2yo; RPR 100), Fun With Flags (French 7.5f-1m2f; 99), Quantum Impact (6f 2yo/1m; 96) and Rose Barton (1m/8.5f inc USA; 95); dam maiden 1m1f-1m4f (70); in a top yard so the market can guide. |
Not a strong maiden, highlighted by the fact that Many Men sets the standard on his second in a seller. It's worth chancing the newcomers, with BELGRAVIAN preferred to Super Mirage and Girls Night Out.[Alistair Jones]
Race 6: 18:05 Bath DragonBet-Born From The Betting Ring EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C/D) (Qual') (GBB) (Div II) GB 1m
(4) City Captain | | | | | | 2 | Liam Keniry | Sylvester Kirk | Ultimately well held in both starts, over 7f on AW and the extended 5f here; now seems more likely to make his way in handicaps after this. |
(6) Troubadour Blue | | | | | | 2 | William Carver | Jamie Osborne | Out of a Listed/Group 2 winner; 14-1, made a low-key start over 7f on Chelmsford AW last month and although he could come on plenty for the run the more likely outcome is that he'll need this, too. |
(5) Kilpatrick Prince | | | | | | 2 | Kieran O'Neill | Alice Haynes | Reached the frame on second start, when upped to 7f at Musselburgh in August, but it wasn't strong form and he's another who would prefer the ground to dry out. |
(8) Up The Anti | | | | | | 2 | Jack Doughty | Jack Jones | Tough task in a valuable York sales race last time but she hadn't done enough on her 6f debut previously to make her of interest at this level. |
(7) Tempted | | | | | | 2 | Rhys Clutterbuck | Ollie Sangster | 4-1 for her Kempton AW debut (7f; newcomers' event) where she was never really in sight of the leaders but kept on quite nicely in the straight; no surprise if she does a lot better here. |
2nd (2) Master Technician | | | | | | 2 | Lewis Edmunds | Rod Millman | Unfancied 33-1 shot for Windsor debut over 1m (good to firm) this month but he ran well for a long way and should improve; this greater test at the trip on slower ground puts the pressure on. |
(9) Saliko | | | | | | 2 | Darragh Keenan | Rae Guest | Late May foal and she was friendless in the market before her Kempton debut over 1m last month but she came home strongly to take a close third; well-connected filly who should improve; yard has healthy 25% strike-rate with older horses here in the last five years (0-1 with 2yos). |
1st (3) The Green Mile | | | | | | 2 | Charles Bishop | Simon & Ed Crisford | 17,000euros foal; Waldgeist half-brother to four winners including Dazzling Darren (1m2f-1m5f including AW; RPR 76); dam finished last both starts over 6f (19), sister to 6f Group 3 winner Heeraat; interesting newcomer for the Crisfords who don't run many 2yos here (0-4 in last five years) but their record with juveniles means a market check is a must. |
3rd (10) Tap Dancer | | | | | | 2 | Dougie Costello | Marcus Tregoning | Minor form on second start but she confirmed debut promise when sticking to her guns at Goodwood (1m, soft) last time; this stiffer test at the trip can suit and her ability to cope with a slow surface is another plus. |
4th (1) Great David | | | | | | 2 | Ray Dawson | James Tate | Never near the leaders but nevertheless looked capable of better in a useful 7f Epsom maiden (good) on debut; slightly disappointing he couldn't get competitive at Beverley in August but he remains of interest upped in trip for yard in form. |
The Crisfords' newcomer The Green Mile could be very interesting if the market likes him but GREAT DAVID, a slight letdown at Beverley last time out, is given another chance to show he can improve on an encouraging start in an Epsom race that has worked out well. Tap Dancer is coming along nicely and should have no trouble with a stiff test at 1m so she can be the main danger ahead of Saliko and Master Technician.[Emily Weber]
Race 7: 18:35 Bath Bet £20 Get £20 With DragonBet Handicap (0-55) (6) 3yo+ GB 1m
11th (9) Olympic Quest | | | | | | 4 | Kieran O'Neill | Joe Ponting | Came good with AW win in January but has not yet built on that success and finished last in C&D event won by Fact Or Fable when back on turf last month; often refuses to settle; others look much less risky. |
(14) Precious Lagatha | | | | | | 4 | Rhys Clutterbuck | Mark Rimell | Displayed minor promise in three novice/maiden races (7f-8.6f) for Kevin Philippart De Foy during 2022-23 AW season but makes stable/handicap debut after 604-day absence; entitled to need this run; tongue-tie added. |
2nd (7) King Of The Dance | | | | | | 5 | Aidan Keeley | Bernard Llewellyn | Twice safely held on heavy ground last month and now 0-6 for current stable but the combination of less testing conditions and refitted cheekpieces may enable a better performance here; interesting. |
(6) Pending Appeal | | | | | | 4 | Callum Hutchinson | Kevin Frost | Won quite valuable nursery for Charles Hills in September 2022 but yet to add to that success and has looked out of sorts for her new stable this year (four runs); needs to prove some ability remains. |
9th (10) Eye Of The Water | | | | | | 8 | Liam Keniry | Ronald Harris | Won twice over C&D (good to soft) last season and is now 5lb lower than when second over C&D (soft) in April but his subsequent runs were disappointing and he needs to have been refreshed by a three-month break. |
12th (8) Bantry | | | | | | 5 | William Carson | John O'Shea | Will find this easier than his latest assignment but has basically been disappointing since his soft-ground win at Doncaster (7f) in April and needs to up his game. |
6th (3) Ivasecret | | | | | | 6 | Charles Bishop | Ian Williams | Five-time AW winner but 0-10 on turf; given good chance by the handicapper on grass but ran poorly on Polytrack last month (first-time visor) and probably doesn't want any juice in the ground; hooded for first time. |
3rd (12) Hawajes | | | | | | 4 | Jack Doughty | Tony Carroll | Largely consistent 4yo who came from off the pace to score at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago; 3lb higher here but might still have untapped potential over 1m and promising apprentice Jack Doughty claims a useful 5lb. |
10th (13) Daany | | | | | | 7 | Taylor Fisher | Joe Tickle | Flat and dual hurdle winner this summer; reverts to this code on workable mark and is versatile ground-wise; must be considered in current mood. |
7th (4) Ravenglass | | | | | | 5 | Gina Mangan | Adrian Wintle | Below form on last two outings and remains without a win since summer 2022 but was placed three times over C&D in the spring and has slipped to a tempting mark; a possible if new headgear combination has positive effect. |
5th (1) Fact Or Fable | | | | | | 7 | Millie Wonnacott | J S Moore | Dual C&D winner, more recently off 2lb lower last month; returns after very respectable third at Brighton (1m, soft) on Monday but would appeal more on fast ground. |
4th (5) Havana Goldrush | | | | | | 5 | Ethan Jones | John & Rhys Flint | Dominated from the front over C&D (good) off today's mark for Stan Moore in April but not quite in that same form on any of three starts for current stable; others have more pressing claims. |
1st (11) Albus Anne | | | | | | 5 | Alec Voikhansky | Jimmy Fox | Scored over C&D (soft) off today's mark last autumn and returned from layoff with two good efforts in the spring (the latter in a higher grade); off for another three months since but still makes appeal; hood added. |
8th (2) Dappled Light | | | | | | 4 | Ray Dawson | Adrian Wintle | In the frame in all four starts since winning Ffos Las classified (1m, good) in refitted cheekpieces in June, most recently when close second in first-time blinkers at Chepstow (1m, good) 12 days ago; nudged up 2lb for that but likely to be on the premises again. |
Dappled Light, Daany and Hawajes are all in good form, while Albus Anne can feature if fully revved up after her three-month break. However, two well-handicapped alternatives to consider are KING OF THE DANCE, who gets away from heavy ground and has cheekpieces refitted, and Ravenglass, who is suited by this C&D and sports a new headgear combination. Bernard Llewellyn's runner gets the vote.[Chris Wilson]
Race 8: 19:05 Bath On Course Values Online DragonBet Handicap (0-52) (6) 4yo+ GB 5f 160y
(6) Payforanother Daay | | | | | | 4 | William Carver | Simon Hodgson | Still unexposed after only five runs but was well beaten in his first two handicaps (5f/7f) and arrives here with a lot to prove. |
1st (10) Savalas | | | | | | 9 | Millie Wonnacott | Adrian Wintle | Regressive veteran who is yet to strike form after five starts this season; lurks on a dangerous mark but considered only if lively in the betting. |
(13) Peachey Carnehan | | | | | | 10 | Sam Garcia | Michael Mullineaux | 17 career wins; belied 40-1 odds when keeping-on third at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) recently and can cope with today's drop back in trip but his record in recent months is very mixed and others appeal more. |
(14) Chaotic | | | | | | 4 | Shariq Mohd | Sylvester Kirk | Showed no significant promise when a big-priced outsider for his three qualifying runs but has more realistic chance to get competitive now handicapping from a basement mark. |
2nd (15) Midnight Flame | | | | | | 4 | Callum Hutchinson | Joe Ponting | Went very close on Tapeta in April and was placed twice over C&D later in the spring (handicap/classified) but not in the same form now and is 0-24; sports first-time cheekpieces today. |
(4) Firenze Rosa | | | | | | 9 | Gina Mangan | Rachel Cook & John Bridger | Ran on well for clearcut success in Brighton classified (6f, soft) in July but has been soundly beaten in a fast-ground handicap since, and drying conditions will not aid her cause here. |
(12) Bedford House | | | | | | 5 | Ray Dawson | Tony Carroll | Unplaced all seven starts; shaped quite well and wasn't beaten far when sixth of nine over C&D (good) ten days ago but needs to find extra. |
(8) Flagman | | | | | | 6 | Taylor Fisher | Thomas Faulkner | Well handicapped on some of last year's form but returned from 11-month absence with two below-par runs this summer (6f/7f); drops back in trip with first-time visor tried here; needs to get back in the groove. |
4th (11) Redshore City | | | | | | 4 | Aidan Keeley | Bernard Llewellyn | Started off for Bernard Llewellyn with some very respectable efforts this summer and has become well handicapped on that form but ought to have been well suited by the heavy ground when soundly beaten on his last two appearances; needs a boost from first-time cheekpieces. |
(2) Sisters In The Sky | | | | | | 5 | Kieran O'Neill | Grace Harris | Placed twice off marks higher than today's since his ready C&D win (firm) off 1lb lower in July, and his recent defeat on heavy ground can easily be overlooked; high on the list. |
(9) Diamond Cottage | | | | | | 7 | Charlie Bennett | Malcolm Saunders | Yet to win this year and evidently not as good as she was but posted a sound effort when second at Chepstow (6f, good) recently and is also effective at this track; could have a say. |
(7) Neptune Legend | | | | | | 5 | Jack Doughty | Tony Carroll | Won C&D (good to firm) classified in June and ran quite well in that grade at Lingfield (7f, AW) a fortnight ago but he's not very consistent and always comes with risks attached, given he often starts slowly and/or races too freely; visor replaces cheekpieces. |
(5) Malham Tarn Cove | | | | | | 5 | Dougie Costello | Steph Hollinshead | Began this season in good form, most notably when winning over C&D (good) in May; didn't fire at Catterick last month but returns here on a workable mark and enters calculations. |
3rd (3) Autumn Angel | | | | | | 5 | Molly Gunn | Tony Carroll | Kept on for third at Leicester (7f, good to firm) last month, after a break, and is also suited by this C&D but she ought to have coped better with heavy ground on her latest outing and seemingly on the downgrade. |
(1) Time Patrol | | | | | | 4 | Nicola Currie | Tony Carroll | Raced mainly over 7f+ but he came from the rear to win C&D (firm) classified last month, after a break, and also ran quite well at Lingfield (6f, AW) a few days later; contender if he gets a good pace to aim at. |
This can go to C&D winner SISTERS IN THE SKY, who is excused his recent defeat on heavy ground and has quickly dropped back to a workable mark. Malham Tarn Cove is also better than he showed on his latest appearance and is second choice, while Diamond Cottage recently shaped as though her turn might be near again.[Chris Wilson]