Bath Races & Results 1 Monday 1st May 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Bath Races & Results Tomform Monday 1st May 2023

There were 51 Races on Monday 1st May 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Down Royal, 7 races at Windsor, 7 races at Bath, 7 races at Kempton, 8 races at Curragh, 8 races at Warwick, 7 races at Beverley, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Monday 1st May 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

14:23 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5.5/1 +50%) Jax Edge	5.5 5.5/1(+50%)	(6) Jax Edge 5.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. 8/1, respectable 3¾ lengths fourth of 8 to Princess Naomi in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 10 days ago. Unexposed filly who shaped nicely behind 3 of these over C&D ten days ago; more to come.
2	5 2nd (5) (2.75/1 +8%) Princess Naomi	2.75 2.75/1(+8%)	(5) Princess Naomi 2.75/1, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (11/4) at this C&D (good to soft) 10 days ago by 1½ lengths from Alainn Tu, driven out. Should go well again. Coped well with the drop in trip when beating 3 of these over C&D ten days ago; big player.
3	9 3rd (9) (10/1 -43%) Alainn Tu	10 10/1(-43%)	(9) Alainn Tu 10/1, Good 1½ lengths second of 8 to Princess Naomi in handicap (6/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 10 days ago. Merits respect. Career best when 2nd to Princess Naomi over C&D ten days ago; 4lb better off this time.
4	8 4th (8) (10/1 -25%) American Rose	10 10/1(-25%)	(8) American Rose 10/1, One win from 3 runs last year. Winner at Wolverhampton in December. 11/4, third of 5 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, heavy) 14 days ago. Not discounted. 5f AW winner; run well in handicaps the last twice but this stiffer test not sure to suit.
5th	3 5th (3) (6.5/1 +19%) My Delilah	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(3) My Delilah 6.5/1, 16/1, first run since leaving David Loughnane when creditable 1¾ lengths third of 8 to Princess Naomi in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 10 days ago, running on. Likely to be on the premises again. 3rd to Princess Naomi on recent stable debut; work to do to reverse the placings.
6th	2 6th (2) (7/1 +0%) Senor Pockets	7 7/1(+0%)	(2) Senor Pockets 7/1, Respectable third of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 10/1) 26 days ago. Not taken lightly. AW winner last summer; fair reappearance but more will be needed to take this.
7th	4 7th (4) (28/1 -12%) Get Busy	28 28/1(-12%)	(4) Get Busy 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, eighth of 9 in maiden at Doncaster (6f, heavy). Off 177 days. Makes handicap debut. Something to find on form. Possible improver now handicapping but his 2yo form isn't convincing.
8th	7 8th (7) (6/1 +20%) Ceilidh King	6 6/1(+20%)	(7) Ceilidh King 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 13 in minor event (40/1) at Kempton (7f). Off 138 days. Makes handicap debut. Has work to do. Gelded after 3 modest efforts in late 2022; likely improver now handicapping at low level.
9th	1 9th (1) (6.5/1 -63%) Dercol	6.5 6.5/1(-63%)	(1) Dercol 6.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 6 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 7/1) 34 days ago, no match for winner. Makes handicap debut. Arrives with a progressive profile and looks a player on handicap debut. Promise in three AW runs; Billy Loughnane takes over for handicap debut; interesting.

LTO Selection:

14:23 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Based on the summary, 3/1 (5) PRINCESS NAOMI seems to be the strongest contender as she has coped well with the drop in trip and won over the course and distance just 10 days ago. She also has a good jockey on board and is expected to perform well again. 7/1 (9) ALAINN TU, who finished second to 3/1 (5) PRINCESS NAOMI in the last race, is also a strong contender with a better weight advantage this time. 11/1 (6) JAX EDGE, an unexposed filly who shaped nicely last time, could be a dark horse to watch out for. Other horses may have to improve significantly to challenge the top contenders.

PRINCESS NAOMI won a similar event over C&D 10 days ago and a 4lb rise in the ratings for that success may not be enough to stop her here. That said, Alainn Tu and My Delilah weren't that far behind her in the minor money on that occasion and the swing in the weights could see them close the gap. Dercol is improving steadily and merits consideration on his handicap bow.

MY DELILAH made a pleasing start for her new yard when third to Princess Naomi over C&D and, with better to come, she might be able to turn the tables with that rival. Dercol is another one to consider on handicap debut.

Princess Naomi is respected after her recent C&D win but DERCOL (nap) appeals as the type to make good progress in handicaps.

14:23 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:58 Bath Maiden (Class 4) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (1.62/1 +35%) Succession	1.62 1.62/1(+35%)	(7) Succession 1.62/1, Once-raced colt. Fourth of 8 in maiden at Newbury (5.2f, heavy, 15/2) on debut 10 days ago. Open to improvement. Good speed for a long way on debut ten days ago; holds obvious claims with that behind him.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/1 +64%) John Steed	9 9/1(+64%)	(3) John Steed 9/1, Foaled March 28. 50,000 gns yearling, Inns of Court colt. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner who stayed 7f. 50,000gns yearling whose dam won easily on her 2yo debut; the market will guide.
3	5 3rd (5) (5/1 -50%) Marroof	5 5/1(-50%)	(5) Marroof 5/1, Foaled March 14. 130,000 gns yearling, Blue Point colt. Dam unraced sister to very smart winner up to 1m Romanised. 130,000gns yearling; holds a couple of notable entries and is a likely looking newcomer.
4	8 4th (8) (11/1 -175%) Happy Tears	11 11/1(-175%)	(8) Happy Tears 11/1, Foaled April 9. 65,000 gns yearling, Dandy Man filly. Sister to useful 5f winner She Can Boogie and half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f winner Corazon. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. April-foaled 65,000gns yearling; trainer just getting going with 2yos (0-2) for the season.
5th	6 5th (6) (22/1 +12%) Mullins Beach	22 22/1(+12%)	(6) Mullins Beach 22/1, Once-raced gelding. Third of 5 in minor event (20/1) at Leicester (5f, heavy) on debut 17 days ago. Long way off the front pair on his heavy-ground debut; entitled to improve but needs to.
6th	4 6th (4) (11/1 -47%) Jolly Sailor	11 11/1(-47%)	(4) Jolly Sailor 11/1, Foaled February 8. 1,000 gns foal, Adaay colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Boy Browning. Dam raced twice at 2 yrs, out of smart winner up to 7f (including at 2 yrs) (stayed 1¼m) Muthabara. Went for just 1,000gns as a foal and Marroof looks his yard's most interesting runner.
7th	2 7th (2) (14/1 -17%) Diddy Man	14 14/1(-17%)	(2) Diddy Man 14/1, Foaled March 17. £16,500 yearling, Dandy Man colt. Half-brother to 1m winner Dumfries. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1¼m-1½m winner (stayed 1¾m) Connecticut. Wouldn't appeal as an early 2yo on paper for yard that's 0-5 with 2yos so far this spring.
8th	1 8th (1) (3.5/1 +30%) Dark Fandango	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(1) Dark Fandango 3.5/1, Foaled April 4. €100,000 yearling, Dark Angel colt. Brother to useful 7f winner Bua. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Bred to have speed and looks a notable newcomer. April-foaled 100,000euros yearling; in-form yard's first 2yo runner finished second.

LTO Selection:

14:58 Bath Maiden (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

3.33/1 (5) MARROOF looks like the most likely to do well based on the fact that they are a likely looking newcomer with notable entries and a high purchase price.

SUCCESSION showed plenty of promise when fourth on his debut at Newbury and the experience that he gained on that occasion could prove to be vital here. Marroof is arguably the most eyecatching newcomer, having fetched 130,000gns as a yearling, and he is from the family of dual Group 1 winner Romanised. Dark Fandango also cost a lot and makes plenty of appeal, while any market support for Happy Tears would have to be noted.

SUCCESSION showed something to work on when fourth at Newbury first time out and he can put that experience to good use. Marroof and Happy Tears are both in good hands and related to winners, so they're also of interest.

Experience counts for plenty at this early stage and SUCCESSION gets the nod. Marroof is arguably the most interesting newcomer.

14:58 Bath Maiden (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:33 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (8/1 -14%) Symbol Of Hope	8 8/1(-14%)	(9) Symbol Of Hope 8/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 16 runs last year. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 14/1). Off 7 months. Others more persuasive. Nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh and fast ground suits much better.
2	8 2nd (8) (5/1 +33%) Shesadabber	5 5/1(+33%)	(8) Shesadabber 5/1, 11/1, first run since leaving Michael Mullineaux when below form ninth of 17 in handicap at this C&D (soft) 24 days ago. Should be closer to form with a run behind her. Front-runner; stall 16 no good for her on C&D comeback and has fared much better this time.
3	4 3rd (4) (12/1 +0%) My Genghis	12 12/1(+0%)	(4) My Genghis 12/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in January. 6/1, pulled up in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 88 days ago. Might be back on his game after a break. Lost his action when last seen; is drawn to attack and should fare much better.
4	5 4th (5) (5/1 +29%) Bluebell Time	5 5/1(+29%)	(5) Bluebell Time 5/1, C&D winner. Below form eighth of 17 in handicap at this C&D (soft, 10/1) 24 days ago, never nearer. Likely to build on that and she's on a much-reduced mark now. Failed to add to her impressive comeback win tally last month but this is easier.
5th	15 5th (15) (11/1 +21%) Notre Maison	11 11/1(+21%)	(15) Notre Maison 11/1, 6/1, bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Struggling for form when last seen. Has landed the outside stall on comeback; capable off this mark but perhaps not today.
6th	11 6th (11) (20/1 -167%) Fossos	20 20/1(-167%)	(11) Fossos 20/1, Three wins from 15 runs last year. Career best when winning 5-runner handicap (10/11) at Chepstow (5.1f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Can't be ruled out for all that fitness is a concern. Wins all came after a recent outing; returns on a career-high mark; bit to overcome then.
7th	12 7th (12) (20/1 +39%) Rhubarb	20 20/1(+39%)	(12) Rhubarb 20/1, Four wins from 17 runs last year. 66/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 16 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Handles these conditions and a bit more on the AW latest but others have stronger claims.
8th	14 8th (14) (7.5/1 +63%) Ellie Piper	7.5 7.5/1(+63%)	(14) Ellie Piper 7.5/1, 9/2, eighth of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 35 days ago. Yet to fire this season and likely to struggle again. There was nothing wrong with last year's two efforts on slow ground; is one to consider.
9th	10 9th (10) (33/1 -106%) Glamorous Force	33 33/1(-106%)	(10) Glamorous Force 33/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. Seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 25/1). Off 105 days. Has work to do. C&D winner who has done it off the back of a similar absence before; high in the weights.
10th	1 10th (1) (22/1 -38%) Atty's Edge	22 22/1(-38%)	(1) Atty's Edge 22/1, Tricky customer. C&D winner. Last of 8 in handicap at Ffos Las (5f, good to soft, 17/2). Off 7 months. Has fallen to a workable mark but will probably need the run. All wins have come later in the year and easier courses suit ideally.
11th	17 11th (17) (14/1 +50%) Silver Diva	14 14/1(+50%)	(17) Silver Diva 14/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. 10/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm). Off 9 months. Others more persuasive. Entitled to need this, having not been seen since last July; another furlong is ideal too.
12th	6 12th (6) (14/1 -17%) The Daley Express	14 14/1(-17%)	(6) The Daley Express 14/1, C&D winner. 7/1, fourth of 5 in seller at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 21 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Three-time course winner who's fairly treated and worth considering; any rain ideal.
13th	16 13th (16) (7/1 +13%) Master Sully	7 7/1(+13%)	(16) Master Sully 7/1, Winner at Lingfield in January. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 10/3) 13 days ago, not ideally placed. Not completely dismissed. This mark is surely within range but he was below par on soft ground last autumn.
14th	3 14th (3) (20/1 -150%) Diamondsinthesand	20 20/1(-150%)	(3) Diamondsinthesand 20/1, Below form sixth of 11 in maiden (9/2) at Dundalk (5f) 89 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Mrs A. M. O'Shea. Makes handicap debut. Worth monitoring in the betting. Failed to win in Ireland, where his best efforts came over 6f; likely best watched.
15th	13 15th (13) (14/1 -17%) Coronation Cottage	14 14/1(-17%)	(13) Coronation Cottage 14/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Last of 6 in handicap (13/2) at Brighton (5.3f, good) 9 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Should strip fitter for that and likely to be back on track. Likes it here, is fine on any ground and is on a career-low mark; each-way claims.

LTO Selection:

15:33 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Based on the summary, it is difficult to predict which horse will do well as there are several horses with potential and others that are unlikely to perform well. However, some horses that could be worth considering are 7/1 (5) BLUEBELL TIME, 7.5/1 (11) FOSSOS, 12/1 (13) CORONATION COTTAGE, 12/1 (6) THE DALEY EXPRESS, and 20/1 (14) ELLIE PIPER.

FOSSOS was last seen winning over 5f at Chepstow in September and a 5lb rise for that success appears to be fair. The son of Dandy Man merits plenty of respect on his return to action based on that evidence. Atty's Edge has the ability to go well in a race of this nature, while Notre Maison edges out Silver Diva and The Daley Express to be best of the rest.

BLUEBELL TIME is well treated and left the impression she'd come on for her reappearance, so she could be the answer to this open-looking sprint if the race is run to suit. Fossos is a danger and Shesadabber could make her presence felt on just her second outing for her current yard.

There's good pace among the very low stalls and this could well be set up for THE DALEY EXPRESS. Bluebell Time is also considered.

15:33 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:08 Bath Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (3.5/1 +13%) Prophet's Dream	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(3) Prophet's Dream 3.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Much improved when narrow second of 10 on handicap debut at Goodwood (9.9f, good to soft, 50/1) in June. Not seen since but yard is amongst the winners and must enter calculations. Off for the best part of a year; interesting to see how he goes in the market.
2	1 2nd (1) (3.33/1 +33%) God Of Thunder	3.33 3.33/1(+33%)	(1) God Of Thunder 3.33/1, Consistent sort who posted another creditable effort when third of 9 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, heavy) on return 7 days ago. Races off same mark and likely to go well again. Solid comeback last Monday having been gelded; goes on the shortlist off the same mark.
3	10 3rd (10) (16/1 +20%) Further Measure	16 16/1(+20%)	(10) Further Measure 16/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. 6/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Windsor (10f, heavy) 14 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. Again below market expectations back on turf latest; today's conditions would be a concern.
4	5 4th (5) (8/1 -100%) Niarbyl Bay	8 8/1(-100%)	(5) Niarbyl Bay 8/1, Just 3 runs under his belt and posted fair form when third of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (9.5f) when last seen in November. Sent handicapping on return and it's likely we haven't seen the best of him yet. Remains unexposed back from six months off; market support would see him enter things.
5th	7 5th (7) (14/1 +30%) Ermin Street	14 14/1(+30%)	(7) Ermin Street 14/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 50/1) 73 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes limited appeal. Has struggled since joining from Charles Hills last summer; tongue-tie goes on.
6th	2 6th (2) (8/1 +33%) Far Horizon	8 8/1(+33%)	(2) Far Horizon 8/1, Lightly-raced winner on Flat. Winner at Lingfield in November. Creditable third of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Kempton (11f). Off 117 days. Not discounted on turf debut. Having his first run on a slow surface back from a break and needs to improve a bit for it.
7th	11 7th (11) (12/1 -85%) Gert Lush	12 12/1(-85%)	(11) Gert Lush 12/1, Back to winning ways at Goodwood (9.1f) in September and posted creditable second at Ffos Las (10f, good to soft, 5/2) the following month. Warrants respect on return. Fine with this sort of ground; resumes on a workable mark and enters calculations.
8th	12 8th (12) (16/1 -78%) Platinum Prince	16 16/1(-78%)	(12) Platinum Prince 16/1, Three wins from 8 runs last year. Eighth of 12 in handicap (7/2) at Windsor (8.1f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Back up in trip. Can make presence felt. Won twice for Anna Gibson at around 1m last year and has gone well fresh; player.
9th	6 9th (6) (14/1 +44%) Carp Kid	14 14/1(+44%)	(6) Carp Kid 14/1, C&D winner. Eleventh of 13 in handicap (22/1) at Windsor (8.1f, heavy) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Well held on his soft-ground comeback and remains just above his last successful mark.
10th	8 10th (8) (20/1 +20%) Change Of Fortune	20 20/1(+20%)	(8) Change Of Fortune 20/1, 16/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Windsor (10f, heavy) 14 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Nothing in three runs for his current yard this spring to suggest he's about to pop up.
11th	4 11th (4) (14/1 -17%) Golden Dove	14 14/1(-17%)	(4) Golden Dove 14/1, Latest win at Kempton in March. 7/2, seventh of 8 in handicap at Windsor (10f, heavy) 14 days ago, slowly away. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Bombed at Windsor a fortnight ago and it's been a good while since she ran well on turf.
12th	13 12th (13) (14/1 +13%) Prince Ali	14 14/1(+13%)	(13) Prince Ali 14/1, Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (11/2) at Southwell (12.1f) 55 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Has resumed in decent form but would have made more appeal on Tapeta.
13th	9 13th (9) (25/1 +24%) Zuraig	25 25/1(+24%)	(9) Zuraig 25/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Fifth of 8 in handicap (40/1) at Windsor (10f, heavy) 14 days ago, slowly away. Not easy to make a strong case for. The handicapper's giving him a chance but he again only holds outside claims.
14th	14 14th (14) (28/1 +15%) Satellite Call	28 28/1(+15%)	(14) Satellite Call 28/1, Blinkered for 1st time, fourth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 12/1) 88 days ago. Up in trip. Others more persuasive. Still to prove his stamina; blinkers didn't seem to make much difference when last seen.

LTO Selection:

16:08 Bath Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Based on the summary, 5/1 (1) GOD OF THUNDER and 6.5/1 (11) GERT LUSH are likely to perform well in the upcoming race. Both horses have shown consistent form in their recent races and are racing off the same marks as their previous performances. 9/1 (12) PLATINUM PRINCE also has a chance as he has won twice last year and has shown good form when fresh. However, the other horses mentioned in the summary are not as convincing and may not pose a serious threat to the potential winners.

There didn't appear to be any fluke about PROPHET'S DREAM's narrow defeat when sent off at a big price on his handicap debut at Goodwood last summer. He was just denied by Simply Sondheim, who has since improved a further 17lb, and Sir Mark Todd's colt makes plenty of appeal off a 3lb higher mark. God Of Thunder finished third on his return at Windsor last week and commands respect, while Niarbyl Bay and Far Horizon complete the shortlist.

Preference is for NIARBYL BAY, who shaped with promise last year and appeals as the type to progress now switched to handicapping. Prophet's Dream and God of Thunder head the list of dangers.

Entitled to have come on for last Monday's solid Windsor third, GOD OF THUNDER can break his duck. Gert Lush is a danger.

16:08 Bath Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:43 Bath Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (1.62/1 +41%) Hiromichi	1.62 1.62/1(+41%)	(7) Hiromichi 1.62/1, Three wins from 8 runs last year. Latest win at Lingfield in March. 9/4, respectable second of 7 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, heavy) 17 days ago. Remains of interest. Keen on heavy ground off this mark latest, only cracking late, and holds leading claims.
2	1 2nd (1) (14/1 -40%) Wind Your Neck In	14 14/1(-40%)	(1) Wind Your Neck In 14/1, Last of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, good to firm, 9/1). Off 9 months. Down in trip. Uphill task. Won twice on soft ground as a 2yo; may need more help from the handicapper; market useful.
3	8 3rd (8) (8/1 -60%) Rival	8 8/1(-60%)	(8) Rival 8/1, 12/1, creditable third of 13 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, heavy) 14 days ago. Should give another good account. Solid comeback a fortnight ago off the same mark; stays further and won't mind any rain.
4	4 4th (4) (4/1 +20%) Spirit Of The Bay	4 4/1(+20%)	(4) Spirit Of The Bay 4/1, Ninth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 17/2) 19 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Cheekpieces back on. Down to an appealing mark and likely to be back on form. Has the ability but has got into the habit of blowing the start and can pull hard; risky.
5th	2 5th (2) (4.5/1 +36%) Alazwar	4.5 4.5/1(+36%)	(2) Alazwar 4.5/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap (11/1) at Kempton (8f). Off 152 days. Worth a market check. Is currently 2-2 on Tapeta and it remains to be seen whether these conditions are optimal.
6th	3 6th (3) (12/1 +14%) Marlay Park	12 12/1(+14%)	(3) Marlay Park 12/1, Course winner. 25/1, last of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 11 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Going beyond 7f for the first time; didn't offer much on his AW comeback recently.
7th	5 7th (5) (9/1 -64%) Thebeautifulgame	9 9/1(-64%)	(5) Thebeautifulgame 9/1, 10/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW). Off 163 days. Type to make a better 4yo, so likely to make her presence felt if tuned up. Consistent last year but needs a bit more if she's to take this back from five months off.

LTO Selection:

16:43 Bath Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Based on the information provided, 2.75/1 (7) HIROMICHI seems to have the best chance of doing well. They have a recent respectable second place finish in heavy ground and have won three out of eight runs last year. They also have leading claims in this race.

HIROMICHI filled the runner-up spot on his most recent outing at Leicester and, back on a sounder surface, the five-year-old appears to have been found a suitable opportunity to get his head back in front. Thebeautifulgame produced some consistent efforts last season and was dropped 2lb after her final effort at Lingfield in November. Rival, who finished third at Windsor last time, and Wind Your Neck In appeal most of the remainder.

SPIRIT OF THE BAY is down to a favourable mark and shaped as if she'd strip fitter for her reappearance at Kempton, so she could be the answer to a tricky handicap with cheekpieces back on. Hiromichi and Thebeautifulgame look the chief dangers.

Perhaps best to stick with the pair who arrive in good form, with HIROMICHI preferred to Rival.

16:43 Bath Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:18 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2.5/1 +38%) Larrsen	2.5 2.5/1(+38%)	(3) Larrsen 2.5/1, After 6 months off, failed to improve when seventh of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Kempton (7f) 14 days ago, again racing freely. Needs to find more. Open to improvement and is worth tracking in the market but will need to settle better.
2	5 2nd (5) (16/1 +43%) Threebars	16 16/1(+43%)	(5) Threebars 16/1, Well below form when tenth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 10/1) 14 days ago, though hampered start. Improvement required as she make her first start on turf. Excuses with one thing and another early in the year but was below par last time.
3	7 3rd (7) (7/1 +56%) La Traviata	7 7/1(+56%)	(7) La Traviata 7/1, Hooded for first time, again finished down the field when seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 16/1) 17 days ago. Switch to turf not enough to tempt. Isn't without hope for a yard going well if she settles but therein lies the gamble.
4	10 4th (10) (10/1 +0%) Athene's Kiss	10 10/1(+0%)	(10) Athene's Kiss 10/1, Little impact in 3 quick starts in March, tenth of 11 in minor event at Chelmsford City (7f, 100/1) on her latest outing. No surprise to see her improve on handicap debut with cheekpieces now applied. Begins handicap life at a lowly level in first-time headgear; worth tracking in the market.
5th	6 5th (6) (20/1 +60%) Hawkes Bay	20 20/1(+60%)	(6) Hawkes Bay 20/1, With cheekpieces on first time, fared no better when seventh of 10 in nursery (28/1) at Leicester (8.2f, good) when last seen in October. Others preferred after 6 months off. Big prices/well beaten all four starts last year; well related but doesn't look up to much.
6th	12 6th (12) (20/1 -501%) Covertly	20 20/1(-501%)	(12) Covertly 20/1, Has finished down the field in a trio of starts so far, last of 11 in minor event at Chelmsford City (7f, 250/1) 46 days ago. However, appeals as the type that could do better now handicapping. Connections mean she's worth a market check but she can't be touched otherwise.
7th	1 7th (1) (16/1 -88%) Urban Jungle	16 16/1(-88%)	(1) Urban Jungle 16/1, Stepped up on her reappearance when fifth of 12 on handicap debut at Kempton (7f, 25/1) 14 days ago. Could have more to offer now upped further in trip. Needs to settle over this trip round here but latest effort gave something to build on.
8th	11 8th (11) (66/1 -32%) Smart Shot	66 66/1(-32%)	(11) Smart Shot 66/1, Has shown little in 4 starts on all-weather to date, last of 8 on handicap debut at Lingfield (7f) 28 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Well held at huge prices in four runs and can't be recommended.
9th	8 9th (8) (8/1 +0%) Empire Of The Sun	8 8/1(+0%)	(8) Empire Of The Sun 8/1, Has shown more sent handicapping on his last 2 starts, though went with little fluency when fifth of 10 at Southwell (8.1f) 17 days ago. Merits consideration with blinkers on first time. Taken time for the penny to drop but is a player if the first-time headgear does the trick.
10th	4 10th (4) (25/1 -39%) Finn Star	25 25/1(-39%)	(4) Finn Star 25/1, Again below form when eighth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 8/1) 73 days ago, despite being better placed than most. Makes turf debut. Has gone the wrong way and was said to have hung both ways when last seen.
11th	2 11th (2) (2.75/1 +39%) Aurophobia	2.75 2.75/1(+39%)	(2) Aurophobia 2.75/1, Won minor event at Southwell (8.1f) in January. Has continued in good heart in handicaps since, third of 11 at Wolverhampton (9.5f. 9/2) 34 days ago. Leading contender with good-value claimer on board. Player under Billy Loughnane down in trip if she's as effective on turf.
12th	9 12th (9) (12/1 +40%) La Mia Dutchessa	12 12/1(+40%)	(9) La Mia Dutchessa 12/1, Back in a handicap, failed to stay the longer trip when seventh of 11 at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 33/1) 34 days ago. Needs to get back track returned to this shorter distance. Exposed maiden who's had plenty of chances over various trips for two yards.

LTO Selection:

17:18 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Based on the summary provided, 4.5/1 (2) AUROPHOBIA seems to be the leading contender with good-value claimer on board and has been performing well in handicaps. 3.33/1 (12) COVERTLY Connections is also worth a market check as she could do better now that she's handicapping. 20/1 (9) LA MIA DUTCHESSA may also have a chance if she returns to a shorter distance. The other horses have either shown little form or need to improve in order to be competitive.

Most of these have scope to improve, not least EMPIRE OF THE SUN, who tries blinkers for the first time now he switches back to turf. The Rae Guest-trained gelding wasn't beaten far in either previous attempt over this trip and a big run is expected with David Probert back in the saddle. Aurophobia also appeals at this level and rates as a key player based on the pick of her all-weather exploits. La Mia Dutchessa is another to monitor in the betting.

Having opened her account at Southwell in January, AUROPHOBIA has made the frame in handicaps on all 3 starts since and she looks ready to resume winning ways in this line up. The main danger could be Empire of The Sun who can benefit from the application of blinkers, with Urban Jungle completing the shortlist.

Aurophobia should go well but EMPIRE OF THE SUN is up to winning off such a lowly mark if first-time headgear works.

17:18 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:53 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (22/1 -83%) Eye Of The Water	22 22/1(-83%)	(6) Eye Of The Water 22/1, Creditable 3¼ lengths third of 13 to Havana Goldrush in handicap (15/2) at this C&D (good to soft) 10 days ago, better placed than most. Place claims again if in same form. Markedly better drawn than Havana Goldrush this time; yet to convince fully at 1m-plus..
2	5 2nd (5) (6/1 +14%) Havana Goldrush	6 6/1(+14%)	(5) Havana Goldrush 6/1, Didn't need to improve to win 13-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 10 days ago by neck from Bobby Dassler, well positioned. Clearly seen to good effect there but isn't taken lightly. Beat four of these over C&D (good to soft) 10 days ago; still had very few goes on turf..
3	2 3rd (2) (0.62/1 +55%) Vitralite	0.62 0.62/1(+55%)	(2) Vitralite 0.62/1, Previously trained in Hong Kong, he made a winning stable debut at Chelmsford last month but improving to follow up in 6-runner handicap at Yarmouth (8f, soft, 15/8) 6 days ago, plenty in hand. Carries penalty. The one to beat. Chelmsford (7f, standard) and Yarmouth (1m, soft) winner this spring; hard to look past..
4	1 4th (1) (9/1 -64%) Bobby Dassler	9 9/1(-64%)	(1) Bobby Dassler 9/1, Very good neck second of 13 to Havana Goldrush in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 10 days ago, having run of race but finishing clear of rest. Still unexposed as a miler. Just a neck behind Havana Goldrush over C&D last time, and is 1lb better off today..
5th	11 5th (11) (14/1 -17%) Game Nation	14 14/1(-17%)	(11) Game Nation 14/1, Shaped better than the distance beaten suggests when fourth in 13-runner C&D event won by Havana Goldrush 10 days ago. Record for former yard was patchy, though, so needs to now back that up. Hit traffic on recent C&D fourth, but not unlucky; 0-10 and not entirely straightforward..
6th	10 6th (10) (12/1 +0%) Come On John	12 12/1(+0%)	(10) Come On John 12/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/2, shaped as if still in form when form seventh of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 37 days ago, late headway after missing break. Frame claims. Too much to do latest when slowly away; effective at 1m on turf; place proposition again..
7th	3 7th (3) (33/1 -106%) Pessoa	33 33/1(-106%)	(3) Pessoa 33/1, Generally in form this winter having joined this yard from Ireland, winning twice at Wolverhampton, but produced a rare poor effort there last time. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. 7f/8.6f Tapeta winner this last winter; previous turf form in Ireland needs improving on..
8th	12 8th (12) (33/1 -18%) Rita Rana	33 33/1(-18%)	(12) Rita Rana 33/1, Winner at Epsom in July. Generally running well late last year, creditable second of 9 in handicap (14/1) at Brighton (9.9f, soft) when last seen. Has since left Adam West and is worth a market check on return. 1m2f winner for Adam West; can be slowly away, so not sure return to 1m can rate a plus..
9th	4 9th (4) (80/1 -142%) Always Fearless	80 80/1(-142%)	(4) Always Fearless 80/1, Good second at Wolverhampton on penultimate outing but ran badly back on turf over C&D (good to soft, 14/1) 10 days ago. Others have achieved more. 0-17 on turf, and behind four of these over C&D latest; overlooked racing off same mark..
10th	7 10th (7) (20/1 -67%) Blue Collar Lad	20 20/1(-67%)	(7) Blue Collar Lad 20/1, Course winner. Generally in decent heart on AW this winter but ran badly back on turf when ninth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, heavy) 16 days ago. Others make more appeal. Winner from 5f (here) to 1m; versatile as regards surface, though poor on turf latest..
11th	8 11th (8) (20/1 +20%) Bonus	20 20/1(+20%)	(8) Bonus 20/1, Won at Ffos Las in August but ended the season in a lull. Off 6 months and yard's horses tend to come on for the run. Chance will improve if there's rain; has won after a longer break, albeit back in 2020..
9	9 \|RR\| (9) (40/1 -186%) Ruith Le Tu	40 40/1(-186%)	(9) Ruith Le Tu 40/1, Unreliable sort scored twice from 7 outings last year but refused to race when last seen and others appeal are more solid propositions returning from 138-day absence. Refused to race when last seen, but has won on seasonal debut before (on Polytrack)..

LTO Selection:

17:53 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

It is difficult to predict with certainty, but based on the summary, 1.38/1 (2) VITRALITE Chelmsford and Yarmouth winner seems to be a strong contender, having won in both locations and only recently made a winning stable debut. 7/1 (5) HAVANA GOLDRUSH also has a recent win over C&D and beat several of the other contenders, making them a worthy opponent. 5.5/1 (1) BOBBY DASSLER and Eye of the Water both have good form and could potentially place. Other contenders like 12/1 (10) COME ON JOHN and 28/1 (12) RITA RANA have shown potential in the past but may need to prove themselves after a period of weaker results.

Vitralite is unbeaten since arriving back on these shores after a long stint in Hong Kong and is again likely to be popular, despite picking up a 4lb penalty after winning a similar contest over this trip at Yarmouth last week. However, HAVANA GOLDRUSH is also holding his form and his previous experience over C&D is a key asset. Bobby Dassler was narrowly denied by the selection over C&D 10 days ago and is also likely to be thereabouts.

VITRALITE was clearly let back into the UK on a lenient mark after spending a couple of years in Hong Kong and it's hard to see past him defying a penalty and completing the hat-trick. Havana Goldrush led home Bobby Dassler over C&D last time and that pair are respected again.

2-2 since his return from Hong Kong, VITRALITE isn't easily opposed. Last-time C&D scorer Havana Goldrush can give him most to do.

17:53 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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