Bath Races & Results 1 Wednesday 15th May 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Bath Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 15th May 2024

There were 42 Races on Wednesday 15th May 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at York, 7 races at Ffos Las, 7 races at Sligo, 7 races at Tipperary, 6 races at Perth, 8 races at Bath, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 15th May 2024

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

17:00 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
11	11 (11) (16/1 -14%) Bluebells Boy	16 16/1(-14%)	(11) Bluebells Boy 16/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 7/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 18 days ago. Not dismissed out hand re-united with David Egan back on turf. Two good runs from two under David Egan but has enough to prove.
3	3 (3) (18/1 -13%) Mellys Flyer	18 18/1(-13%)	(3) Mellys Flyer 18/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm, 6/1) 22 days ago. Others preferred for win purposes. In good enough form to be considered but wide draw tempers enthusiasm.
1	1 1st (1) (2/1 +20%) Voodoo Ray	2 2/1(+20%)	(1) Voodoo Ray 2/1, 2 wins from 2 runs this year. Career best when winning 14-runner handicap (4/1) at Brighton (7f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Big shout in hat-trick bid under a penalty on that evidence from good draw. Hat-trick could be on if not missing the idiosyncrasies of Brighton.
2	14 2nd (14) (7/2 +78%) Malham Tarn Cove	3.5 7/2(+78%)	(14) Malham Tarn Cove 7/2, 7/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) in November, weakening over 1f out. Return to sprinting should aid his cause back from 6 months off. Capable of better and not without hope if ready to roll on return.
3	9 3rd (9) (7/1 -17%) Midnight Flame	7 7/1(-17%)	(9) Midnight Flame 7/1, 22/1, very good second of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 22 days ago, just failing. Can make presence felt. Chance she'll be out of her comfort zone early at this slightly shorter trip.
4	17 4th (17) (16/1 +20%) Liberty Bay	16 16/1(+20%)	(17) Liberty Bay 16/1, Two wins from 43 Flat runs. 22/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (5f, heavy) 9 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Long losing run and Sisters In The Sky is the one to take out of last week's race here.
5th	4 5th (4) (15/2 +38%) Sisters In The Sky	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(4) Sisters In The Sky 15/2, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. 9/1, respectable third of 8 in handicap at this course (5f, heavy) 9 days ago. Not taken lightly with this slightly longer trip in his favour. Keeping-on third over the minimum trip here last week bodes well for this.
6th	5 6th (5) (40/1 -186%) More Than Likely	40 40/1(-186%)	(5) More Than Likely 40/1, 3-time C&D winner. Ninth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (firm, 14/1) in September, left behind under 2f out. May be better for the run here following an 8-month absence. Suitable conditions but normally takes a couple of runs to blow the cobwebs away.
7th	15 7th (15) (18/1 +28%) Alainn Tu	18 18/1(+28%)	(15) Alainn Tu 18/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 37 days ago, making little impression. More needed back on turf. Hasn't shown enough on AW of late to think she can break turf duck and is drawn widest.
8th	16 8th (16) (22/1 -57%) Autumn Flight	22 22/1(-57%)	(16) Autumn Flight 22/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. 4/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 13 days ago. Others preferred. Two wins in first spell with this trainer but recent runs in second not up to scratch.
9th	8 9th (8) (22/1 -120%) Lion Ring	22 22/1(-120%)	(8) Lion Ring 22/1, One win from 42 Flat runs. Creditable second of 6 in handicap (7/1) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 13 days ago, plugging on. Needs to build on that now. Just one win from 42 starts; rarely seen on turf these days and is passed over.
10th	12 10th (12) (10/1 +0%) My Kind Of Girl	10 10/1(+0%)	(12) My Kind Of Girl 10/1, 17/2, good ¾-length second of 11 to Voodoo Ray in handicap at Brighton (6f, good) 15 days ago. Can give a good account again. Could easily turn the tables on Voodoo Ray from their clash at Brighton 15 days ago.
11th	10 11th (10) (16/1 +20%) Malinheadsearovers	16 16/1(+20%)	(10) Malinheadsearovers 16/1, Last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 22/1), met some trouble. Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving John Wainwright. Others more persuasive. Starts out for new yard off 218-day break emerging from stall 15.
12th	2 12th (2) (28/1 -75%) Savalas	28 28/1(-75%)	(2) Savalas 28/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 8/1) in August, drawn wider than ideal and involved in early scrimmaging. Possibly best watched on return from 9 months off. Tick for conditions but he's entitled to need this first run in nine months.
13th	6 13th (6) (18/1 -13%) Darkened Edge	18 18/1(-13%)	(6) Darkened Edge 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 50/1). Off 6 months. Switch to handicaps rates more suitable but would need to see market confidence behind her to make her of interest. Could be one for a bit further down the line.
14th	13 14th (13) (22/1 -38%) Lynwood Lad	22 22/1(-38%)	(13) Lynwood Lad 22/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 8/1, last of 6 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW) 69 days ago. Blinkers back on. Others more persuasive. Needs to have been freshened up by short break as he wasn't in much form when last seen.
15th	7 15th (7) (66/1 -100%) Close Of Play	66 66/1(-100%)	(7) Close Of Play 66/1, 40/1, last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f), slowly away. Off 6 months. Hood on 1st time. Easy to look elsewhere. Looks a risky proposition, particularly back from 204 days off.

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17:00 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

VOODOO RAY has won cosily at Brighton the last twice and his latest effort, over 7f, can be upgraded having reportedly lost a shoe. Cutting back in trip shouldn't bother him and he looks the one to beat, despite shouldering a 5lb penalty. My Kind Of Girl was only three-parts of a length behind the selection on her latest outing and is respected, as is Midnight Flame. However, Sisters In The Sky rates the biggest threat following his staying-on third over 5f here.

VOODOO RAY has returned in fine form, landing each of his last 2 starts at Brighton up to 7f, and he's fancied to handle this drop back in trip and make a bold bid to complete the hat-trick under a penalty. Sisters In The Sky and My Kind of Girl are others to consider, whilst Bluebells Boy is another who needs monitoring back on turf.

Having showed he acts around here when keeping on nicely over the bare 5f last week, SISTERS IN THE SKY is the call.

17:00 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:35 Bath Maiden (Class 4) 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (12/1 -200%) Spirited Dancer	12 12/1(-200%)	(10) Spirited Dancer 12/1, Twice-raced filly. 9/2, seventh of 14 in minor event at this course (5f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Looks vulnerable on the back of that disappointing display. Fair bit to prove after bombing out here 26 days ago.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/2 +30%) High On Hope	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(3) High On Hope 7/2, Foaled March 23. 40,000 gns foal, £30,000 yearling, Sergei Prokofiev colt. Half-brother to smart 6f winner Sam Maximus and 2-y-o 7f winner Amazing Show. Interesting to see what the market has to say. Trainer made good start with 2yos, including winning Lily Agnes.
3	4 3rd (4) (7/4 +42%) Karl Carlston	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(4) Karl Carlston 7/4, Foaled April 28. €47,500 foal, €150,000 yearling, 20,000 gns 2-y-o, Mehmas colt. Half-brother to 7f winner My Next Guest and 11f winner Suzy's Shoes. Dam winner up to 9f (2-y-o 1m winner). Lots to like on paper. Price dropped from 150,000euros to 20,000gns at breeze-ups; still, market revealing.
4	6 4th (6) (7/1 +13%) Steamboat	7 7/1(+13%)	(6) Steamboat 7/1, Foaled April 30. 75,000 gns yearling, No Nay Never colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Bebhinn and US 5f-7f winner Stella Performance, both useful. Likely-looking type. Trainer had 2yo go down narrowly on debut at Windsor on Monday; of interest.
5th	14 5th (14) (66/1 -32%) Sienna Gold	66 66/1(-32%)	(14) Sienna Gold 66/1, Once-raced filly. Thirteenth of 14 in minor event at this course (5f, good to soft, 40/1) on debut 26 days ago. One to swerve. Led to the start on debut here and finished behind two of these (and ten others).
6th	2 6th (2) (7/1 -75%) Candy	7 7/1(-75%)	(2) Candy 7/1, Foaled April 19. 17,000 gns foal, 28,000 gns yearling, Ardad colt. Dam, showed little in maidens, sister to very smart winner up to 6f Danzeno. Watch the betting for clues. Trainer has had two 2yos win first time out this year; monitor in betting on debut.
7th	12 7th (12) (200/1 -300%) Good Call	200 200/1(-300%)	(12) Good Call 200/1, Twice-raced filly. Ninth of 14 in minor event at this course (5f, good to soft, 125/1) 26 days ago, hampered. Looks set for another struggle. Last then finished two places behind an underperforming Spirited Dancer.
8th	1 8th (1) (28/1 +15%) Bank On Kent	28 28/1(+15%)	(1) Bank On Kent 28/1, Once-raced gelding. Eighth of 9 in maiden (80/1) at this course (5f, heavy) on debut 9 days ago. Big step forward needed. Too green to do himself justice when sent off 80-1 for debut over 5f here last week.
9th	13 9th (13) (100/1 -100%) Piranha Rama	100 100/1(-100%)	(13) Piranha Rama 100/1, Twice-raced filly. 50/1, last of 7 in minor event at Salisbury (5f, heavy) 10 days ago. Hard to warm to. Second last/last so far and will get a handicap mark after this.
10th	7 10th (7) (28/1 -12%) Jimmy Henry	28 28/1(-12%)	(7) Jimmy Henry 28/1, Twice-raced gelding. 14/1, eighth of 10 in minor event at Windsor (5.1f, good) 30 days ago, slowly away. Probably more one for handicaps in due course. Debut fifth of six not devoid of hope but took backward step a fortnight later.
11th	5 11th (5) (14/1 -100%) Profit Rockit	14 14/1(-100%)	(5) Profit Rockit 14/1, €5,000 foal, £20,000 yearling. Half-brother to 1m/8.5f winner Lady Perignon and useful 9.5f-1½m winner Dubai Dunes. Yard can ready a newcomer and he's one to note in the betting. Trainer had a 2yo winner (second time out) here last week; could play a part.
12th	11 12th (11) (6/1 +25%) Could She Be Magic	6 6/1(+25%)	(11) Could She Be Magic 6/1, Foaled March 8. 10,000 gns yearling, Time Test filly. Half-sister to winner abroad by Ardad. Dam 1m winner who stayed 1¼m out of useful 7f/1m winner Magic Eye. Market should point the way. Trainer 4-15 with 2yos this year and 6-25 with them here in the last five years.
13th	8 13th (8) (50/1 -100%) Mister Coco Fizz	50 50/1(-100%)	(8) Mister Coco Fizz 50/1, Once-raced colt. 50/1, last of 6 in minor event at Southwell (5f) on debut 16 days ago, missing break. Another who will likely be seen in a better light in handicaps later on. Sent off 50-1 and ran very green when failing to beat a rival on debut 16 days ago.
14th	9 14th (9) (200/1 -300%) Rosco Rogers	200 200/1(-300%)	(9) Rosco Rogers 200/1, Once-raced colt. Last of 8 in minor event (125/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) on debut 37 days ago. Readily passed over. Never out of last place when sent off 125-1 for debut at Wolverhampton last month (5f).

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17:35 Bath Maiden (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Spirited Dancer sets the standard on her debut second at Kempton but she was disappointing over 5f here last time. Therefore, it looks best to concentrate on the newcomers, with KARL CARLSTON appealing most. He is a half-brother to a couple of winners and represents connections that enjoy plenty of juvenile success. Tom Dascombe saddled an impressive two-year-old winner at Chester last week and his High On Hope is shortlisted, along with Steamboat and Candy.

This looks destined for one of the newcomers, with several appealing types on show. HIGH ON HOPE is bred to go a bit and he is the suggestion ahead of Karl Carlston and Steamboat, while Candy and Profit Rockit both need a second look in the betting, too.

Without having the betting to guide, newcomers CANDY, High On Hope and Steamboat are nominated in that order of preference.

17:35 Bath Maiden (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:10 Bath Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (11/2 +8%) Miss Kubelik	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(8) Miss Kubelik 11/2, Twice-raced filly. 10/1, sixth of 9 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. Southwell 2nd (7f, AW) in November; form dipped at Newmarket but this is more realistic.
2	6 2nd (6) (17/2 -21%) Islanova	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(6) Islanova 17/2, Once-raced filly. 5/1, twelfth of 17 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) on her sole run at 2 yrs. Like stablemate Imitate, she should step up on that in due course. 5-1, 12th of 17 at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in September but plenty went wrong for her.
3	11 3rd (11) (22/1 -83%) Sambucus	22 22/1(-83%)	(11) Sambucus 22/1, Lope De Vega filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 7.6f winner Little Rollright and 1½m winner Deciduous. Yard's newcomers typically come on for a run. By Lope De Vega; the yard's 3yos have been going great guns (8-21) on turf this season.
4	3 4th (3) (2/1 +27%) Ghaihaban	2 2/1(+27%)	(3) Ghaihaban 2/1, Lightly-raced filly. Creditable second of 12 in maiden (7/2) at Thirsk (7f, heavy) 25 days ago. Solid claims. Three 2nds and a 3rd from four starts, all on soft or heavy; 1m should be fine.
5th	10 5th (10) (16/1 +0%) Ravishing Beauty	16 16/1(+0%)	(10) Ravishing Beauty 16/1, Once-raced filly. Hooded, sixth of 11 in minor event at Kempton (7f, 25/1) on debut, never nearer. Off 8 months. Likely to improve and she's one to keep an eye on with handicaps in mind. 25-1 and hooded, very green at Kempton (7f, AW) last August before making sixth of 11.
6th	5 6th (5) (4/1 +43%) Imitate	4 4/1(+43%)	(5) Imitate 4/1, Once-raced filly. Fourth of 7 in minor event at Newmarket (7f, good to firm, 11/4) on sole 2-y-o start. Fine pedigree and likely capable of a good deal better. 11-4, 9l fourth of seven at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in August was modest debut form.
7th	9 7th (9) (13/2 -30%) Painite	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(9) Painite 13/2, Lightly-raced filly. Good fourth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good to soft, 14/1) 11 days ago. Each-way chance but likely that one or two of these will improve past her. Place claims judged on all four starts but may need to find extra to win.
8th	7 8th (7) (250/1 -279%) Kingwood Queen	250 250/1(-279%)	(7) Kingwood Queen 250/1, Twice-raced filly. Last of 10 in maiden (125/1) at Kempton (7f), slowly away. Off 114 days and hooded for 1st time. Pulled hard both AW starts, showing modest debut form but tailed off next time; hood now.
9th	4 9th (4) (22/1 -120%) Hey Big Spender	22 22/1(-120%)	(4) Hey Big Spender 22/1, Once-raced filly. Last of 12 in maiden at Newmarket (8f, good to firm, 9/1) on debut 28 days ago. In good hands and likely to leave that form well behind in time. 9-1 for maiden at Newmarket (1m, good) four weeks ago but last of 12, always behind.
10th	2 10th (2) (8/1 -60%) Arabian Rose	8 8/1(-60%)	(2) Arabian Rose 8/1, 230,000 gns yearling, Too Darn Hot filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Blyton and smart 1m winner Grande Dame. Dam unraced, closely related to smart winner up to 1m Tell. Lots to like on paper and needs close attention in the betting. 230,000gns yearling; Too Darn Hot half-sister to Grande Dame (RPR 110); one to note.
11th	1 11th (1) (250/1 -658%) Perfect Liberty	250 250/1(-658%)	(1) Perfect Liberty 250/1, Twice-raced filly. Last of 12 in maiden at Southwell (7.1f, 250/1) 62 days ago. Best to look elsewhere. 100-1 and 250-1 for two AW maidens, slowly away and always behind.

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18:10 Bath Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

There is only 3lb splitting Ghaihaban (79) and Painite (76) on official ratings and neither would be a surprise winner here, but a chance is taken on well-bred newcomer ARABIAN ROSE. A 230,000gns purchase as a yearling, she is a half-sister to Listed scorer Grande Dame and it will be disappointing if she is unable to play a leading role in a race of this nature. Miss Kubelik may handle this track better than Newmarket and she cannot be ruled out either.

The superbly-bred IMITATE can be expected to leave the form of her 2-y-o debut well behind and she gets the nod. Newcomer Arabian Rose looks the part on paper and she will be particularly interesting if strong in the betting, while Ghaihaban is likely to be on the premises. The selection's stablemate Islanova, Hey Big Spender and Ravishing Beauty should all improve but Painite's limitations have seemingly been exposed.

Three have fair form and two newcomers must be checked out. However, Stoute-trained ISLANOVA may leave her debut form well behind.

18:10 Bath Maiden (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (8/1 +43%) Sunny Corner	8 8/1(+43%)	(8) Sunny Corner 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Still looked green when sixth of 12 in handicap (10/1) at Windsor (1m, good to firm) on reappearance 23 days ago. Remains open to improvement. Involved if comeback run has taken the freshness out of him.
2	6 2nd (6) (16/1 +0%) Monks Mead	16 16/1(+0%)	(6) Monks Mead 16/1, Latest win at Chelmsford in November. Sixth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (1m, AW) 86 days ago. Two wins at two; given a break since things didn't go his way last time.
3	1 3rd (1) (3/1 +25%) Hatadora	3 3/1(+25%)	(1) Hatadora 3/1, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Windsor (1m, good to soft, 7/4) 16 days ago. Merits consideration up 3 lb. Fourth to Mbappe over 7f then went down narrowly and won at Windsor (both 1m).
4	5 4th (5) (12/1 -300%) Mbappe	12 12/1(-300%)	(5) Mbappe 12/1, First run since leaving Ed Walker when career best when winning 13-runner handicap (33/1) at Kempton (7f) on reappearance 28 days ago. A 3 lb nudge for that looks manageable and 1m should be within range. Should go well. Billy Loughnane, on board for last-time-out win, rides On Song.
5th	9 5th (9) (12/1 +14%) Mleiha	12 12/1(+14%)	(9) Mleiha 12/1, Modest form. 25/1 and cheekpieces on first time, good fourth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (1m, good) 15 days ago. Blinkers tried now. Soundly beaten when 33-1 and 25-1 for 1m handicaps at Kempton and Yarmouth.
6th	3 6th (3) (4/1 +20%) On Song	4 4/1(+20%)	(3) On Song 4/1, 4/1, respectable third of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, soft) 18 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Blinkers on first time. Reasons to believe (including step up to 1m) that he can go close.
7th	14 7th (14) (9/1 +10%) Amerigo Vespucci	9 9/1(+10%)	(14) Amerigo Vespucci 9/1, Winner at Yarmouth in April. 4/1, below form sixth of 11 in handicap over this C&D (heavy) since. Could feasibly bounce back from poor follow-up bid on soft ground here last week.
8th	10 8th (10) (16/1 -129%) Garden View	16 16/1(-129%)	(10) Garden View 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good second of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Chelmsford (7f) 13 days ago. Makes turf debut. This longer trip should suit him. Good run over 7f 13 days ago and 1m should see her to even better effect.
9th	7 9th (7) (16/1 -14%) Twenty Bob	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Twenty Bob 16/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7f) 16 days ago. Bounce back needed. Yet to do it in handicaps and pinpointing best trip isn't easy; safer to look elsewhere.
10th	11 10th (11) (22/1 +33%) My Clementine	22 22/1(+33%)	(11) My Clementine 22/1, Modest maiden. 40/1, first run since leaving Charlie Johnston when 8½ lengths eighth of 12 to Hatadora in handicap at Windsor (1m, good to soft) on reappearance 16 days ago. Eighth to Hatadora latest and she'll be of more interest in another run or two.
11th	13 11th (13) (33/1 -106%) Clear Aim	33 33/1(-106%)	(13) Clear Aim 33/1, Modest form. Good 3¾ lengths fourth of 12 to Hatadora in handicap at Windsor (1m, good to soft, 66/1) 16 days ago. She is perhaps one for another day having finished behind Hatadora latest.
12th	4 12th (4) (14/1 -40%) More Than A Feelin	14 14/1(-40%)	(4) More Than A Feelin 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 10/1 and hooded for 1st time, third of 6 in maiden at Newcastle (7f) 19 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Looks the type to step up now handicapping.
13th	12 13th (12) (125/1 -279%) Mrs Nell	125 125/1(-279%)	(12) Mrs Nell 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Brighton (1¼m, good, 16/1) on reappearance 15 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Beaten a neck and a head at 125-1 second start at two but that piece of form is an anomaly.
14th	2 14th (2) (9/1 +44%) Snooker Mccrew	9 9/1(+44%)	(2) Snooker Mccrew 9/1, Showed ability in 3 outings on Lingfield's polytrack last December. Unexposed now switching to turf for handicap debut after 136 days off. Return to 1m for handicap debut is a plus and market can guide.

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18:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

HATADORA returned to winning ways over a mile at Windsor a couple of weeks ago and accounted for a subsequent winner in the process. With that in mind, Richard Hannon's filly merits the utmost respect here off just a 3lb higher mark. The switch to handicap company should help More Than A Feelin and she should not be underestimated, while Mbappe and Garden View also make the shortlist.

MBAPPE swooped late to score over 7f at Kempton on his first outing for the Mark Loughnane yard and might be able to defy a 3 lb rise with the step up to 1m likely to suit him. Mark Usher's Garden View is another who should be suited by moving up to 1m and is second choice ahead of Windsor-scorer Hatadora and the unexposed Sunny Corner.

Richard Hannon's HATADORA (nap) pulled clear with a next-time-out winner when scoring at Windsor 16 days ago and can defy a 3lb rise.

18:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:10 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (7/1 -40%) Pak Army	7 7/1(-40%)	(3) Pak Army 7/1, C&D winner. Sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Taunton (16.5f, good) 21 days ago. Fair on the Flat. Made a winning return to the level here last season and makes plenty of appeal. Signs of a revival over hurdles but this still looks a stiff task based on Flat form..
2	5 2nd (5) (5/1 +29%) Hurtle	5 5/1(+29%)	(5) Hurtle 5/1, Below form ninth of 16 in handicap (12/1) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 40 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces back on. Not dismissed. Has gone backwards since last spring; dangerous mark but plenty to prove..
3	11 3rd (11) (14/1 +44%) Alioski	14 14/1(+44%)	(11) Alioski 14/1, Creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f, 25/1) 18 days ago. Back down in trip. Blinkers back on. Losing run at 15 and his third at Kempton in March was a spike in his recent performances..
4	8 4th (8) (8/1 -33%) Irezumi	8 8/1(-33%)	(8) Irezumi 8/1, 9/2, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good) 14 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Not taken lightly. Worth another try over this trip now in better form; each-way player..
5th	2 5th (2) (9/2 +25%) Dee's Dream	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(2) Dee's Dream 9/2, Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Brighton (11.9f, good, 12/1) 15 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Tongue strap on 1st time. Raced freely when back in better form at Brighton (1m4f, good) latest; each-way player..
6th	9 6th (9) (22/1 -214%) My Sand Boy	22 22/1(-214%)	(9) My Sand Boy 22/1, 10/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Brighton (8f, good) 15 days ago, slowly away. Significantly back up in trip. Can make presence felt. Back up in trip again and, if proving he handles slower ground, he has each-way potential..
7th	6 7th (6) (25/1 -150%) Le Boulevardier	25 25/1(-150%)	(6) Le Boulevardier 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Modest handicap hurdler, run best excused on stable debut last time. If transferring his jumps ability to this sphere he would be interesting; market check..
8th	1 8th (1) (18/1 -13%) Emorcee	18 18/1(-13%)	(1) Emorcee 18/1, 40/1, sixth of 13 in handicap at this course (8f, good to soft) 26 days ago, nearest finish. Significantly up in trip. Chance on old form. On a handy mark but no hint yet that he's about to take advantage..
9th	12 9th (12) (18/1 -29%) Danesfort	18 18/1(-29%)	(12) Danesfort 18/1, 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, heavy) 9 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive. Unplaced in 11 starts and it's hard to enthuse about recent outings..
10th	7 10th (7) (14/1 -40%) Hiccups	14 14/1(-40%)	(7) Hiccups 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Blinkered for 1st time, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap (14/1) at Catterick (12.1f, soft) 21 days ago. Must improve. Latest effort at Catterick (1m4f, soft) was a little more encouraging; not written off..
11th	4 11th (4) (5/2 +38%) Hill Spirit	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(4) Hill Spirit 5/2, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Fair winner at 16f over hurdles. Good fourth of 9 in handicap (13/2) at Brighton (11.9f, good to soft) 6 days ago, clear of rest. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Solid claims in a weak affair. Better effort latest; open to improvement and cheekpieces may help; interesting..
12th	10 12th (10) (100/1 -400%) Lightning Attack	100 100/1(-400%)	(10) Lightning Attack 100/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2020. 80/1, last of 8 in minor event at Kempton (8f) 77 days ago. Significantly up in trip. 1m AW/1m2f turf winner; well beaten in his six starts in the past two years..

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19:10 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

HILL SPIRIT put in a career best on the Flat when fourth on his handicap debut at Brighton last week and it would be no surprise to see him go well here on the back of that performance. Irezumi has been running creditably in defeat of late and is likely to be in the mix once again, while similar comments apply to My Sand Boy and Dee's Dream.

PAK ARMY scored over C&D on his return to the Flat last season and, having turned in a respectable effort over hurdles at Taunton 3 weeks ago, he's fancied to follow suit this year. Hill Spirit is one of few others to arrive on the back of a creditable effort and he's still unexposed in this sphere, while Hurtle should benefit from the refitting of cheekpieces, so they're both considered.

Hurdle winner HILL SPIRIT shaped better in this code last time and the addition of cheekpieces may be the key to success.

19:10 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (28/1 -100%) Bond Spirit	28 28/1(-100%)	(6) Bond Spirit 28/1, Last of 11 in handicap (17/2) at Southwell (14.1f) 33 days ago, slowly away. Yet to show that he's fully effective on turf. Does most racing at Southwell, where he's a dual winner; ran poorly when last seen on turf.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/2 +10%) Virtual Hug	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(1) Virtual Hug 9/2, Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (17/2) at this course (14f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Should be on the premises again. Didn't look to have any excuses here latest but is more consistent than most at this level.
3	2 3rd (2) (50/1 -150%) Tidal Storm	50 50/1(-150%)	(2) Tidal Storm 50/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, ninth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (soft, 80/1) 17 days ago. Needs to do more. Struggled badly in two starts for his current trainer this spring, latterly over C&D.
4	11 4th (11) (13/2 +46%) Queen Of Steel	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(11) Queen Of Steel 13/2, Good fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (16f, soft, 7/2) 55 days ago. Poor on the Flat but hurdling form gives her the scope for a bit better in this sphere. Running well in handicap hurdles lately; one of a handful with something to recommend them.
5th	5 5th (5) (5/2 +29%) Asense	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(5) Asense 5/2, C&D winner. 10/1, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 26 days ago. Not discounted. Offered more over C&D last time, when just behind Bobby Kennedy; should go well.
6th	3 6th (3) (15/2 -7%) Black Smoke	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(3) Black Smoke 15/2, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (14f, good to soft, 17/2) 26 days ago. Not discounted. Just behind Virtual Hug over 1m6f here latest; holds similar claims to his old rival again.
7th	8 7th (8) (14/1 -40%) Highland Flyer	14 14/1(-40%)	(8) Highland Flyer 14/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap (18/1) at this course (14f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Should strip fitter for that return, so not one to write off. Didn't offer much on his recent comeback here, when well behind two of tonight's rivals.
8th	9 8th (9) (12/1 -20%) Uther Pendragon	12 12/1(-20%)	(9) Uther Pendragon 12/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 16/1) 90 days ago. not dismissed back from a break. Has always liked it here but is hard to win with these days; needs to find more.
9th	4 9th (4) (7/2 -40%) Bobby Kennedy	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(4) Bobby Kennedy 7/2, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form second of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 10/1) 26 days ago, no match for winner. Has to be taken seriously. Best of the rest behind an improver last month; shortlist material in a weak handicap.
10th	7 10th (7) (25/1 +0%) Boudica Warrior	25 25/1(+0%)	(7) Boudica Warrior 25/1, 28/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) 128 days ago. Off 128 days. Back up in trip. Modest on the Flat, respectable on last Flat outing. Might need the run. Ran three poor races over hurdles for her current yard in the winter; outsider.
11th	10 11th (10) (50/1 -150%) Eaux De Vie	50 50/1(-150%)	(10) Eaux De Vie 50/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Last of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 28/1) 32 days ago, not looking keen. Visor on 1st time. Longstanding maiden who's lost her way of late and has run on turf only once; first visor.

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19:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

BOBBY KENNEDY bumped into a well-handicapped rival when second over this course and distance last month and a reproduction of that level of form could see him go one better here. Asense was back in fourth on that occasion and has to be of some interest as a result. Highland Flyer failed to fire on his seasonal return but it is far too soon to be writing him off.

BOBBY KENNEDY is well capable from this sort of mark and he simply bumped into one when second over C&D on return. That rival has gone in again since, so he's worth a chance to go one better at the possible expense of Asense, who was two places behind the selection that day. Virtual Hug is also considered.

The vote goes to BOBBY KENNEDY, who's run some of his best races here in the spring, including on his comeback. Asense is next best.

19:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:10 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/1 +21%) Thrilling Dream	11 11/1(+21%)	(2) Thrilling Dream 11/1, Eighth of 12 in minor event at Redcar (7f, soft, 100/1) 13 days ago, merely closing up late. No shock were he to leave this behind in time now handicapping upped markedly up in trip. Better can be expected now handicapping; interesting to see how he goes in the market.
2	9 2nd (9) (6/1 -50%) Magic Rascal	6 6/1(-50%)	(9) Magic Rascal 6/1, 10/3 and had breathing operation, failed to take the expected step forward when fifth of 10 on handicap/turf debut at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Upped in trip and worth another chance to progress. Well held on return but is clearly felt capable at this level and the longer trip may help.
3	12 3rd (12) (9/1 +36%) Bramble Jelly	9 9/1(+36%)	(12) Bramble Jelly 9/1, Ran badly on softer ground than previously when seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (8f, heavy, 11/2) 9 days ago, going with little fluency. Up in trip. Pulled hard on soft ground here early last week; should do better if more amenable.
4	1 4th (1) (11/2 +54%) Harlington	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(1) Harlington 11/2, 18/5 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fared no better when last of 7 on handicap debut at Lingfield (10f, AW) just under 10 weeks ago, rushed up to lead following a sluggish start. Gelded since ahead of this turf debut. Has been gelded and is likely capable of better on this turf debut back from ten weeks off.
5th	8 5th (8) (66/1 -164%) Weston Court	66 66/1(-164%)	(8) Weston Court 66/1, Tailed off both starts this season. Can only be watched back up in trip. Regressive maiden (7f-1m3f) who's run poorly this spring; would be a surprise winner.
6th	11 6th (11) (9/1 -29%) Tenyatta	9 9/1(-29%)	(11) Tenyatta 9/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in April. 3/1, possibly found the longer trip stretching her stamina when fifth of 12 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good) 15 days ago. Better for this yard but failed to threaten when upped to 1m2f at Brighton last time.
7th	7 7th (7) (11/1 -57%) Makuri	11 11/1(-57%)	(7) Makuri 11/1, 20/1, stepped up on reappearance when third of 12 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good) 15 days ago. Could take another step forward. 4lb better off with Our Papa Smurf than at Brighton; that gave something to build on.
8th	10 8th (10) (80/1 -400%) Exceptionality	80 80/1(-400%)	(10) Exceptionality 80/1, Fared no better for the switch to handicaps when sixth of 8 (9/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) just over 6 weeks ago. Makes turf debut. No better on his handicap debut; goes up in trip as he tackles turf for the first time.
9th	3 9th (3) (12/1 +0%) By Farhh The Best	12 12/1(+0%)	(3) By Farhh The Best 12/1, Well held in maidens/novice. Significantly upped in trip for her handicap debut and could prove a different proposition. Better should be forthcoming now handicapping off a basement mark; watch the market.
10th	5 10th (5) (11/4 -10%) Our Papa Smurf	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(5) Our Papa Smurf 11/4, 7/1, ran best race back on turf after 6 months off when second of 12 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good) 15 days ago, keeping on when hampered on far rail approaching final 50 yds. Not taken lightly. Had four of these behind when a clear second at Brighton a fortnight ago; shortlisted.
11th	13 11th (13) (18/1 -13%) Touching Hands	18 18/1(-13%)	(13) Touching Hands 18/1, 9/1, ran to a similar level as on reappearance when sixth of 7 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Others look stronger. Has been offering a bit more since switched to turf this spring; holds each-way claims.
12th	4 12th (4) (8/1 -14%) Rasmah	8 8/1(-14%)	(4) Rasmah 8/1, 10/1, ran to only a modest level making handicap/turf debut when sixth of 12 at Brighton (9.9f, good) 15 days ago. Handicapper has dropped her 3 lb and she would be folly to discount after just a handful of starts. No better on her handicap/turf debut a fortnight ago behind four of tonight's rivals.

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20:10 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

OUR PAPA SMURF (second) finished ahead of Makuri (third) when returning at Brighton at the end of last month and it wouldn't be a surprise to see the former uphold that form, especially given the latter already had a run under her belt on the all-weather. By Farhh The Best has shown some promise in three runs to date and stepping up in trip may yield a considerable amount of improvement now entering handicap company.

Preference is for RASMAH, who looks to be being brought along gradually and Archie Watson's filly can build on her recent handicap/turf debut sixth at Brighton just over a fortnight ago at the expense of Our Papa Smurf, who ran his best race returning from 6 months off when finishing runner-up in that same contest. Thrilling Dream and Magic Rascal are both surely capable of more than they've shown so far, and they round off the shortlist.

This can go to OUR PAPA SMURF, who had four of these behind at Brighton and can defy a 3lb rise.

20:10 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
12	12 (12) (10/1 +17%) Lexington Hero	10 10/1(+17%)	(12) Lexington Hero 10/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Seventh of 8 in handicap (17/2) at Brighton (11.9f, good) 15 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. 0-11 in handicaps and finished weakly at Brighton 15 days ago; opposable.
1	13 1st (13) (9/2 +10%) Golden Phase	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(13) Golden Phase 9/2, Opened his account over 1m here last summer and made the frame next 4 starts on AW last year. Likely his reappearance run was needed when fifth back here (1m) 26 days ago and better showing anticipated with that under her belt. Up in trip. Has a part to play if seeing out 1m2f.
2	6 2nd (6) (7/2 +50%) Snapcracklepop	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(6) Snapcracklepop 7/2, 11/2, not disgraced after 7 months off when fourth of 13 in handicap at this course (1m, good to soft) 26 days ago. Likely to be sharper with that under her belt now stepping back up in trip. Could easily build on return fourth back over further/dropped 2lb.
3	5 3rd (5) (12/1 +14%) Kojin	12 12/1(+14%)	(5) Kojin 12/1, 15/2, seventh of 10 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, soft) 21 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Uncompetitive all six Flat/hurdle starts for this yard (ex Irish); new headgear.
4	9 4th (9) (10/1 -25%) City Escape	10 10/1(-25%)	(9) City Escape 10/1, Respectable third of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Leicester (10f, heavy) 18 days ago, keeping on until final 100 yds. Now below last winning mark. Three wins last year came off this mark or higher and she'll be finishing better than most.
5th	2 5th (2) (9/2 +25%) Graffiti	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(2) Graffiti 9/2, Tasted success twice last year and in good form on AW in recent months, second of 9 in handicap (5/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 41 days ago, having to pick way through. Respected in this groove. Taylor Fisher gets on well with him and they have a squeak.
6th	14 6th (14) (28/1 -75%) Villalobos	28 28/1(-75%)	(14) Villalobos 28/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Last of 11 in handicap (15/2) at Lingfield (10f, AW) in December, weakening final 1f. Absent since but no forlorn hope having dipped 1 lb below last winning mark. Went close here in September but subsequently lost his way; do well to boss this.
7th	10 7th (10) (28/1 -250%) Alberto	28 28/1(-250%)	(10) Alberto 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, fourth of 7 in minor event at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Will hold more chance now handicapping but improvement required if he's to figure. Market can guide for handicap debut with Charles Bishop booked.
8th	4 8th (4) (20/1 -25%) Pride Of Nepal	20 20/1(-25%)	(4) Pride Of Nepal 20/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Kempton (16f, good) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Fair on the Flat, respectable on last Flat outing. Another poor run over hurdles when sent off just 5-1 last month; needs to raise his game.
9th	11 9th (11) (9/1 -50%) Trojan Truth	9 9/1(-50%)	(11) Trojan Truth 9/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. 11/8, fifth of 8 in handicap back at that venue (9.5f) 22 days ago. Merits consideration. Shaped as if still in form the last twice and he's a player.
10th	7 10th (7) (11/1 -83%) The Bay Warrior	11 11/1(-83%)	(7) The Bay Warrior 11/1, Latest win at Kempton in January and far from disgraced when third of 10 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 7/2) 33 days ago. Solid on AW but has limited turf experience to call upon and this trip looks a tad short.
11th	3 11th (3) (11/2 +61%) Showy	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(3) Showy 11/2, Fair filly who finished a respectable second in a C&D handicap in August. Underperformed when seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (11f) in November. Returns with yard amongst the winners so not discounted from easing mark. Runner-up over C&D (good) in second handicap last year but next two runs weren't as good.
12th	8 12th (8) (50/1 -100%) Orange Martini	50 50/1(-100%)	(8) Orange Martini 50/1, 25/1, last of 7 in handicap at this C&D (soft) 17 days ago, very slowly away and left behind from 3f out. Best watched. Down the field or finished last under 7lb claimer for new yard in 2024.
13th	1 13th (1) (40/1 -100%) Harbour Vision	40 40/1(-100%)	(1) Harbour Vision 40/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March but disappointed both starts since, last of 9 in handicap back at that venue (8.6f) 37 days ago. Others more persuasive. Off the boil at favourite venue Wolverhampton the last twice and is just 1-21 on turf.

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20:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

GRAFFITI has enjoyed a consistent spell on the all-weather during the winter months and the five-year-old, who won on turf at Nottingham last June, appears to have been found a solid opportunity to get his head back in front. Golden Phase's sole victory came here in August and she may benefit from stepping up in trip after running well enough on her seasonal reappearance here. Others for the shortlist include The Bay Warrior and Showy.

Plenty in with a shout in the finale, including GOLDEN PHASE who ought to strip fitter for her return over 1m here 26 days ago and she remains unexposed at this sort of trip. Snapcracklepop, Graffiti and Trojan Truth head up the dangers.

Having returned with a pleasing fourth and with tonight's extra yardage sure to suit, SNAPCRACKLEPOP is the selection.

20:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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