Bath Races & Results Tomform Friday 20th May 2022

There were 51 Races on Friday 20th May 2022 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Goodwood, 8 races at Bath, 8 races at Curragh, 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Downpatrick, 7 races at Worcester, 7 races at Catterick, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 20th May 2022

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

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

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Grey Galleon (11/1 -38%)
Grey Galleon

11/1(-38%)
(3) Grey Galleon 11/1, C&D winner. Twenty three runs since last win in 2020. 4/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 26 days ago. Can make presence felt.
2
2nd (2) Monsieur Fantaisie (1.62/1 +46%)
Monsieur Fantaisie

1.62/1(+46%)
(2) Monsieur Fantaisie 1.62/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Chelmsford City in January. Respectable second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 13/8) 26 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Engaged 4.55 Chelmsford Thursday.
3
3rd (11) Silver Diva (18/1 +10%)
Silver Diva

18/1(+10%)
(11) Silver Diva 18/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. 10/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 14 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm) 10 days ago, nearest finish. Has work to do.
4
4th (9) Babe Alicious (11/1 -38%)
Babe Alicious

11/1(-38%)
(9) Babe Alicious 11/1, 9/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 11 days ago. Respected.
5th
5th (1) Andre Amar (11/1 -57%)
Andre Amar

11/1(-57%)
(1) Andre Amar 11/1, Course winner. Good second of 7 in handicap (9/1) at Brighton (5.3f, good). Off 7 months. Merits consideration.
6th
6th (7) Papas Girl (8/1 -14%)
Papas Girl

8/1(-14%)
(7) Papas Girl 8/1, 15/2, third of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 10 days ago, faring best of those held up. Respected.
7th
7th (12) Soldier's Son (14/1 +58%)
Soldier's Son

14/1(+58%)
(12) Soldier's Son 14/1, Remains a maiden after 25 Flat runs. 22/1, tenth of 15 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Must improve.
8th
8th (4) Blue Venture (16/1 -100%)
Blue Venture

16/1(-100%)
(4) Blue Venture 16/1, Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap (11/2) at Wolverhampton (5.1f), running on. Off 6 months.
9th
9th (6) Rhubarb (8.5/1 -21%)
Rhubarb

8.5/1(-21%)
(6) Rhubarb 8.5/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. Winner at Chepstow in April. 10/3, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm) 10 days ago.
10th
10th (8) Epeius (33/1 -32%)
Epeius

33/1(-32%)
(8) Epeius 33/1, First run since leaving Ben Haslam when respectable sixth of 16 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good, 40/1) 39 days ago.
11th
11th (5) Creek Harbour (6.5/1 +35%)
Creek Harbour

6.5/1(+35%)
(5) Creek Harbour 6.5/1, C&D winner. 20/1, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 27 days ago.
12th
12th (10) Fittleton Ferry (33/1 -65%)
Fittleton Ferry

33/1(-65%)
(10) Fittleton Ferry 33/1, Good fourth of 14 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm, 80/1) 10 days ago.
13th
13th (13) Tilsworth Valerie (250/1 -150%)
Tilsworth Valerie

250/1(-150%)
(13) Tilsworth Valerie 250/1, 80/1, last of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 22 days ago.
LTO Selection:

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

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


13:45 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) More Than Likely (40/1 -82%)
More Than Likely

40/1(-82%)
(4) More Than Likely 40/1, Sixth of 9 in handicap (33/1) at this C&D (good) 9 days ago.
2
2nd (5) Astrophysics (6.5/1 -44%)
Astrophysics

6.5/1(-44%)
(5) Astrophysics 6.5/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2020. 7/1, respectable second of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 31 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
3
3rd (6) Clashaniska (1.62/1 +14%)
Clashaniska

1.62/1(+14%)
(6) Clashaniska 1.62/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. 6/4, first run since leaving Adam West when creditable second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good) 9 days ago, nearest finish. Player.
4
4th (10) Lady Mander (5/1 +17%)
Lady Mander

5/1(+17%)
(10) Lady Mander 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good third of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good, 20/1) 9 days ago.
5th
5th (7) Diamond Cottage (7.5/1 +17%)
Diamond Cottage

7.5/1(+17%)
(7) Diamond Cottage 7.5/1, Remains a maiden after 26 Flat runs. Eighth of 9 in handicap (9/2) at Salisbury (7f, good) 8 days ago. Enters calculations.
6th
6th (1) Secret Potion (9/1 -13%)
Secret Potion

9/1(-13%)
(1) Secret Potion 9/1, C&D winner. Eleventh of 14 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm, 7/1) 10 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip.
7th
7th (3) We're Reunited (10/1 +17%)
We're Reunited

10/1(+17%)
(3) We're Reunited 10/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 11/2, first run since leaving Ronald Harris when last of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 26 days ago.
8th
8th (8) Quarter Blue (7/1 -56%)
Quarter Blue

7/1(-56%)
(8) Quarter Blue 7/1, Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (25/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 26 days ago, finishing with running left. Not taken lightly.
9th
9th (12) Lili Wen Fach (66/1 -32%)
Lili Wen Fach

66/1(-32%)
(12) Lili Wen Fach 66/1, One win from 25 Flat runs. Nineteen runs since last win in 2019. 66/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm) 10 days ago.
10th
10th (2) Tawaafoq (22/1 -10%)
Tawaafoq

22/1(-10%)
(2) Tawaafoq 22/1, C&D winner. 16/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good) 22 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
11th
11th (11) Gordonontheorgan (100/1 -203%)
Gordonontheorgan

100/1(-203%)
(11) Gordonontheorgan 100/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 8 in handicap (11/1) at Chepstow (5.1f, good) 22 days ago.
12th
12th (9) Babyduke (125/1 -150%)
Babyduke

125/1(-150%)
(9) Babyduke 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in handicap (125/1) at this course (5f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
LTO Selection:

13:45 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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14:20 Bath Stakes (Class 5) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(5) Knowwhatimeanharry (80/1 -60%)
Knowwhatimeanharry

80/1(-60%)
(5) Knowwhatimeanharry 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 28/1, last of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 11 days ago. Visored for 1st time.
1
1st (1) Commander Straker (0.83/1 +17%)
Commander Straker

0.83/1(+17%)
(1) Commander Straker 0.83/1, Twice-raced maiden. 5/6, second of 7 in maiden at Wetherby (5.5f, good) 17 days ago. Should take all the beating.
2
2nd (3) Estate (3.2/1 +29%)
Estate

3.2/1(+29%)
(3) Estate 3.2/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in maiden (13/2) at Chester (5.1f, good to soft) on debut 15 days ago. Sort to improve from that initial experience, so not taken lightly.
3
3rd (8) Fox Degree (7/1 -56%)
Fox Degree

7/1(-56%)
(8) Fox Degree 7/1, Foaled January 4. 140,000 gns foal, 200,000 gns yearling, Invincible Spirit filly. Makes plenty of appeal on paper.
4
4th (4) Ignac Lamar (11/1 -10%)
Ignac Lamar

11/1(-10%)
(4) Ignac Lamar 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 12/1, third of 9 in minor event at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Others make more appeal.
5th
5th (9) Jilted (25/1 -108%)
Jilted

25/1(-108%)
(9) Jilted 25/1, Once-raced maiden. 8/1, seventh of 9 in minor event at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) on debut 19 days ago. Likely to improve.
6th
6th (6) Valdai (11/1 +21%)
Valdai

11/1(+21%)
(6) Valdai 11/1, Foaled January 22. Kodiac colt. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart 1¼m winner Weekender. Wears blinkers. Interesting newcomer.
7th
7th (10) Zarrafina (33/1 -32%)
Zarrafina

33/1(-32%)
(10) Zarrafina 33/1, Once-raced maiden. 14/1, sixth of 7 in maiden at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm) on debut 31 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
8th
8th (2) Conquest Of Power (33/1 +0%)
Conquest Of Power

33/1(+0%)
(2) Conquest Of Power 33/1, Foaled February 29. Cityscape colt. Dam French 2-y-o 7f winner out of 9.5f/1¼m winner Timepecker.
LTO Selection:

14:20 Bath Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:55 Bath Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Ruby Cottage (4/1 -45%)
Ruby Cottage

4/1(-45%)
(4) Ruby Cottage 4/1, Dual C&D winner. 6/1, kept on under hands and heels when 5 lengths fourth on 6f Chepstow reappearance 22 days ago. Should be back to somwhere near her best with that under her belt. Leading claims.
2
2nd (3) Sarah's Verse (3/1 +40%)
Sarah's Verse

3/1(+40%)
(3) Sarah's Verse 3/1, AW winner last month. 5/2, bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 28 days ago.
3
3rd (7) Rabat (9/1 +25%)
Rabat

9/1(+25%)
(7) Rabat 9/1, Ninth of 13 in handicap (5/1) at Nottingham (6f, good) 14 days ago but claims on her runner-up effort at Doncaster prior to that.
4
4th (6) Amasova (5/1 +9%)
Amasova

5/1(+9%)
(6) Amasova 5/1, Sometimes blows the start but has broken on terms the last twice, finishing second at Wetherby before going one better over C&D. 5lb penalty demands more but still respected in her current mood.
5th
5th (1) Cuban Breeze (4/1 -33%)
Cuban Breeze

4/1(-33%)
(1) Cuban Breeze 4/1, Pair of 5f AW wins this year and has carried that over to the turf with creditable in-frame efforts on last 2 starts (5f here first occasion). Likely to be in the shake-up.
6th
6th (5) Alcazan (8/1 +6%)
Alcazan

8/1(+6%)
(5) Alcazan 8/1, Four wins in a productive 2021, the final one over 6f at Lingfield in December. Off since a lesser run at Wolverhampton in January so her peak fitness has to be taken on trust.
7th
7th (2) Second Collection (16/1 -146%)
Second Collection

16/1(-146%)
(2) Second Collection 16/1, Course winner. Creditable third on Wolverhampton return in February but below par twice since. Bounce back needed.
8th
8th (8) Willingly (22/1 +56%)
Willingly

22/1(+56%)
(8) Willingly 22/1, Pair of turf wins last year but absent since finishing down the field at Kempton in October. 2 lb out of handicap. Probably best to look elsewhere.
LTO Selection:

14:55 Bath Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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


15:30 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Colombe (0.62/1 +15%)
Colombe

0.62/1(+15%)
(1) Colombe 0.62/1, Back from wind surgery with a career best when making a successful reappearance at Windsor (5f, good to firm, 7/2) on reappearance on Monday. In a lower grade of handicap this time and a penalty may not stop her if coping with the quick turnaround.
2
2nd (7) Coronation Cottage (14/1 -17%)
Coronation Cottage

14/1(-17%)
(7) Coronation Cottage 14/1, C&D winner who got back on the scoreboard at Chepstow last September. Good second over C&D next time off a similar mark to today. Peak fitness has to be taken on trust after 7 months off.
3
3rd (3) Symbol Of Hope (2.75/1 +39%)
Symbol Of Hope

2.75/1(+39%)
(3) Symbol Of Hope 2.75/1, Second win of 2020 when scoring over C&D at beginning of this month. 13/2, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (5.7f, good) 9 days ago. Unlikely to be too far away.
4
4th (6) Secretfact (22/1 +0%)
Secretfact

22/1(+0%)
(6) Secretfact 22/1, Five-time C&D winner but patchy record since her C&D second last June, finishing last of 10 at Wolverhampton (5f) latest.
5th
5th (4) Iconic Knight (40/1 -82%)
Iconic Knight

40/1(-82%)
(4) Iconic Knight 40/1, Her Chepstow win last year came over 7f but she has got plenty form over sprint trips, including C&D. Much depends on whether she's ready to roll after 7 months off.
6th
6th (5) Liberty Bay (9/1 +55%)
Liberty Bay

9/1(+55%)
(5) Liberty Bay 9/1, Now 7 lb lower than the mark she won off at Newmarket last year but hasn't shown enough in 2 AW runs this spring to suggest she's in good enough form to take advantage.
LTO Selection:

15:30 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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16:05 Bath Maiden (Class 5) 10f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Schmilsson (2.25/1 +25%)
Schmilsson

2.25/1(+25%)
(3) Schmilsson 2.25/1, Lightly-raced colt. Good second of 9 in minor event at Epsom (8.5f, good, 7/4) 31 days ago, no extra final 100 yds. Entitled to be sharper for the run and fancied to figure upped to 1¼m.
2
2nd (6) Mashaaer (0.44/1 +40%)
Mashaaer

0.44/1(+40%)
(6) Mashaaer 0.44/1, Muhaarar filly who has filled the runners-up spot all 3 starts to date, latterly in listed Pretty Polly Stakes (10f) 3 weeks ago, staying on without threatening the winner. Very much the one to beat returned to calmer waters.
3
3rd (5) Echo Chamber (18/1 -100%)
Echo Chamber

18/1(-100%)
(5) Echo Chamber 18/1, Twice-raced filly. 4/1, fourth of 8 in minor event on return at Chepstow (10f, good) 22 days ago, best work finish. Remains capable of better moving forward.
4
4th (4) Trojan Truth (50/1 -52%)
Trojan Truth

50/1(-52%)
(4) Trojan Truth 50/1, Once-raced gelding. Seventh of 8 in minor event at Chepstow (10f, good, 40/1) on debut 22 days ago, very slowly away and never a threat. This should reveal more.
5th
5th (1) Argonault (20/1 -25%)
Argonault

20/1(-25%)
(1) Argonault 20/1, Ulysses gelding. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1½m Queen of Ice. 14/1, fifth of 7 in minor event at Leicester (8.2f, heavy) on debut back in October. In good hands but handicaps likely to be more his bag moving forward.
LTO Selection:

16:05 Bath Maiden (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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


16:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Captain Kane (1.38/1 +0%)
Captain Kane

1.38/1(+0%)
(1) Captain Kane 1.38/1, Progressive profile in AW handicaps this sping, gaining a third win in his last 4 starts at Wolverhampton (1½m) on Tuesday. No reason why he won't prove fully effective on turf. Good chance of another win .
2
2nd (6) Mrembo (5.5/1 +8%)
Mrembo

5.5/1(+8%)
(6) Mrembo 5.5/1, Career best when winning 8-runner C&D handicap C&D (good) 9 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Penalty demands a bit more but still respected.
3
3rd (8) Delahoussaye (8.5/1 +15%)
Delahoussaye

8.5/1(+15%)
(8) Delahoussaye 8.5/1, Temperamental sort. 10/3, creditable 1¼ lengths third of 8 to Mrembo in handicap at this C&D (good) 9 days ago, never nearer after carrying head awkwardly under pressure. Blinkers reached for.
4
4th (2) Rochebrune (3/1 +57%)
Rochebrune

3/1(+57%)
(2) Rochebrune 3/1, Winner at Kempton in November. 12/1 and hooded first time, good third of 7 in C&D handicap (good to firm) 18 days ago. Can make presence felt.
5th
5th (7) Esprit De Pegasus (12/1 +25%)
Esprit De Pegasus

12/1(+25%)
(7) Esprit De Pegasus 12/1, Modest form in France but well worth keeping an eye on in the market on this first outing for a stable which has enjoyed a productive spell this spring.
6th
6th (5) Hold The Press (14/1 -250%)
Hold The Press

14/1(-250%)
(5) Hold The Press 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden on AW, showing promise on second start. Possible improver on handicap/turf debut over a longer trip. One to keep an eye on in the betting.
7th
7th (3) Kanuhura (20/1 -25%)
Kanuhura

20/1(-25%)
(3) Kanuhura 20/1, Raced on AW so far, winning over 1¼m at Chelmsford on handicap debut in February. Faded when respectable fourth over at 1½m at Lingfield since so return to shorter may help. Remains unexposed.
8th
8th (4) Kangeroo Jack (28/1 +30%)
Kangeroo Jack

28/1(+30%)
(4) Kangeroo Jack 28/1, Modest maiden who has made no impact in a pair of AW handicaps around 1m so far this year. Longer trip needs to spark improvement.
9th
9th (9) Goodison Girl (66/1 -32%)
Goodison Girl

66/1(-32%)
(9) Goodison Girl 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, last of 9 in novice at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 23 days ago. Makes handicap debut.
10th
10th (10) Paolo Panini (50/1 +0%)
Paolo Panini

50/1(+0%)
(10) Paolo Panini 50/1, Beaten a long way all 3 starts in AW maidne/novice events but low-grade handicaps provide him with a more realistic chance. Tongue tied first time.
LTO Selection:

16:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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


17:10 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Dandy Maestro (0.29/1 +57%)
Dandy Maestro

0.29/1(+57%)
(1) Dandy Maestro 0.29/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Newbury in May. 8/13, respectable second of 10 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good to soft) 2 days ago, left with too much to do. Remains officially well in.
2
2nd (7) Chifa (7/1 +50%)
Chifa

7/1(+50%)
(7) Chifa 7/1, 6/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 14 days ago. Took a step back in right direction on reappearance and he's on a handy mark.
3
3rd (3) Moonlit Cloud (50/1 -79%)
Moonlit Cloud

50/1(-79%)
(3) Moonlit Cloud 50/1, 40/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 15 days ago. Difficult ask.
4
4th (6) Mountain Ash (18/1 +28%)
Mountain Ash

18/1(+28%)
(6) Mountain Ash 18/1, 16/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Has a bit to prove at the moment.
5th
5th (5) Accrington Stanley (12/1 -41%)
Accrington Stanley

12/1(-41%)
(5) Accrington Stanley 12/1, Remains a maiden after 26 Flat runs. 13/2, respectable third of 7 in handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, good) 22 days ago. Likely to be on the premises again.
6th
6th (2) Local Bay (18/1 -350%)
Local Bay

18/1(-350%)
(2) Local Bay 18/1, Winner at Newcastle in December. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap (11/4) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 27 days ago, left poorly placed. Likely to give another good account.
7th
7th (4) Alafdhal (25/1 -257%)
Alafdhal

25/1(-257%)
(4) Alafdhal 25/1, Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm, 5/1) 2 days ago, shaping as if back in form. No forlorn hope from a reasonable mark.
LTO Selection:

17:10 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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


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