Bath Races & Results 1 Wednesday 26th July 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Bath Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 26th July 2023

There were 39 Races on Wednesday 26th July 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 6 races at Catterick, 6 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Bath, 8 races at Naas, 6 races at Sandown, 6 races at Leicester, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 26th July 2023

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

14:30 Bath Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (0.17/1 +70%) Rose Bolt	0.17 0.17/1(+70%)	(4) Rose Bolt 0.17/1, Found only one too good on debut in February. Could only match that form when third of 12 in maiden at Southwell (8.1f). Off 139 days. Tongue strap back on and she sets the standard.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/1 -125%) Ciara Pearl	9 9/1(-125%)	(3) Ciara Pearl 9/1, 20,000 gns yearling, Twilight Son filly. Closely related to 7f winner Edge of Love and half-sister to several winners, including 2-y-o 6f winner Titled Gent and 1½m winner Way of Life. Starts out at a low level and considered.
3	1 3rd (1) (20/1 +20%) Boujee Gold	20 20/1(+20%)	(1) Boujee Gold 20/1, Failed to match debut form when fourth of 7 in maiden (40/1) at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago, though she was considerately handled. Significantly up in trip, which will suit.
4	2 4th (2) (40/1 -264%) Certain Style	40 40/1(-264%)	(2) Certain Style 40/1, Sent off 66/1 but stepped up markedly on debut run when third of 5 in maiden at Chepstow (8.1f, good to firm) 30 days ago.
5th	5 5th (5) (10/1 -25%) Another Dream	10 10/1(-25%)	(5) Another Dream 10/1, 12,000 gns yearling, Oasis Dream filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Yimkin. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner who stayed 1m, half-sister to very smart 9f winner Olden Times. Newcomer to note.

LTO Selection:

14:30 Bath Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Boujee Gold wasn't disgraced when fourth at Leicester earlier this month and she is one to monitor closely in the betting, while Certain Style has the scope to improve now she has experience of this trip. However, ROSE BOLT has shaped with promise on both her starts to date on the all-weather and another step forward could see her hard to beat on this occasion.

ROSE BOLT was unable to build on her promising debut when third at Southwell in March but she's back from a break switched to turf with a tongue strap back on and this isn't a deep race. Newcomers Ciara Pearl and Another Dream are feared most.

The most obvious answer to this uncompetitive maiden is ROSE BOLT, who was placed twice on the AW in the early part of this year.

14:30 Bath Maiden (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Bath Stakes (Class 6) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2/1 +56%) Lilandra	2 2/1(+56%)	(3) Lilandra 2/1, Modest mare. C&D winner. Two wins from 41 Flat runs. 10/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good) 7 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Arrives in better heart than most of these. Only C&D winner in the field; close fourth here last week; respected at this level.
2	8 2nd (8) (6/1 -71%) Thrave	6 6/1(-71%)	(8) Thrave 6/1, Modest gelding. 4/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Usual visor back on and he's a big player at this level. Sole turf win came in 2017 but holds a fighting chance in this grade.
3	7 3rd (7) (40/1 -60%) The Grey Bandit	40 40/1(-60%)	(7) The Grey Bandit 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Ninth of 12 in handicap (20/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 35 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces on for first time. Drop to 0-50 level and first-time headgear are possible sources of improvement.
4	13 4th (13) (22/1 +33%) Stamford Blue	22 22/1(+33%)	(13) Stamford Blue 22/1, Modest colt. 50/1, last of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 14 days ago, badly hampered. Others more persuasive. Inconsistent maiden; drop in class needs to help him.
5th	6 5th (6) (14/1 +65%) Six Strings	14 14/1(+65%)	(6) Six Strings 14/1, Modest gelding. Seventh of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 40/1) 7 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Has won on turf but it's 22 months since last attempt in this sphere.
6th	10 6th (10) (20/1 -67%) Clandestinely	20 20/1(-67%)	(10) Clandestinely 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in maiden at this C&D (good, 150/1) 14 days ago. Form lacks solidity but she's a possible improver now dropped in class.
7th	14 7th (14) (25/1 -355%) Taswara	25 25/1(-355%)	(14) Taswara 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 18/5, fifth of 8 in handicap at Salisbury (9.9f, soft) 11 days ago. Blinkers on first time. Open to improvement back down in trip with headgear fitted; shortlisted.
8th	12 8th (12) (12/1 -33%) Regal Glory	12 12/1(-33%)	(12) Regal Glory 12/1, Modest filly. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (18/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 14 days ago. Shaped well on latest AW start; return to turf presents a question mark.
9th	9 9th (9) (3/1 +25%) Ceilidh	3 3/1(+25%)	(9) Ceilidh 3/1, Modest gelding. Creditable third of 10 in minor event (4/1) at Brighton (8f, good) 15 days ago. Not yet fully exposed and he ought to go close. Placed in similar event at Brighton last time; possibilities if building on that effort.
10th	4 10th (4) (200/1 -100%) Miss Malou	200 200/1(-100%)	(4) Miss Malou 200/1, Poor filly. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 150/1) 74 days ago. Looking exposed as a poor maiden.
11th	11 11th (11) (12/1 -71%) Dame Laura Knight	12 12/1(-71%)	(11) Dame Laura Knight 12/1, Modest filly. Sixth of 8 in handicap (15/2) at Salisbury (9.9f, soft) 11 days ago. May do better down in trip on quicker ground. Solid effort on sole attempt over a bare 1m; interesting returned to this distance.
12th	2 12th (2) (66/1 -32%) Into The Spotlight	66 66/1(-32%)	(2) Into The Spotlight 66/1, Last of 8 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm, 66/1) 23 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Combination of tongue-tie and drop in class needs to prompt a turnaround.
13th	5 13th (5) (11/1 +31%) Romantic Memories	11 11/1(+31%)	(5) Romantic Memories 11/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 25/1). Off 9 months. Inconsistent maiden; best effort last year came over 6f; makes reappearance.
14th	1 14th (1) (150/1 -500%) Amazing Mollie	150 150/1(-500%)	(1) Amazing Mollie 150/1, Poor filly. 125/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving John Mackie. Tongue strap on 1st time. First-time tongue-tie needs to make a difference on stable/seasonal debut.

LTO Selection:

15:05 Bath Stakes (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Unlike many of his rivals, THRAVE does have winning form over a mile and this may be a decent opportunity for the eight-year-old to get his head back in front. The selection has struggled to land a blow in handicaps lately and looks a prime candidate to benefit from the nature of this sort of race. Previous C&D winner Lilandra is feared most, despite also being on a long losing run, while the first-time blinkered Taswara completes the shortlist.

Three-year-old CEILIDH has yet to win a race but probably won't get many better opportunities at this level with Connor Planas a positive jockey booking. Thrave is a lot more exposed but can make his presence felt, along with Lilandra.

Some of the 3yos are still fairly unexposed. The suggestion is DAME LAURA KNIGHT, ahead of Taswara.

15:05 Bath Stakes (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4.5/1 -35%) Delagate This Lord	4.5 4.5/1(-35%)	(1) Delagate This Lord 4.5/1, Four-time C&D winner. First run since leaving Simon Hodgson when winning 7-runner handicap at this C&D (firm) 47 days ago, dead-heating with More Than Likely. Retains handicap scope. Dead-heated over C&D on last month's seasonal/stable debut; still on a good mark.
2	10 2nd (10) (18/1 -13%) Fossos	18 18/1(-13%)	(10) Fossos 18/1, Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm, 8/1) 30 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Triple 5f winner in 2022 but slow starts have become a serious issue this season.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/1 +38%) Concierge	5 5/1(+38%)	(3) Concierge 5/1, Course winner. Twenty four runs since last win in 2021. Fourteenth of 15 in handicap at Doncaster (5.6f, good to firm, 11/1) 13 days ago. Needs to cast that effort aside. Without a win since May 2021 but lurks on a tempting mark; not ruled out.
4	2 4th (2) (3.5/1 +0%) First Company	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(2) First Company 3.5/1, One win from 28 Flat runs. Good second of 14 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D (good) 7 days ago. Expected to be bang there for all he does need things to fall right. Ran well in defeat over C&D a week but has modest strike-rate and is inconsistent.
5th	5 5th (5) (16/1 -60%) Katar	16 16/1(-60%)	(5) Katar 16/1, Back in form when third of 9 in handicap (11/1) at this course (5f, good) 14 days ago. Has plenty of speed and one to consider. Placed on two of three starts for new stable, including a very close second; shortlisted.
6th	11 6th (11) (14/1 +44%) Silver Diva	14 14/1(+44%)	(11) Silver Diva 14/1, Remains a maiden after 26 Flat runs. 25/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good to firm) 30 days ago. Running respectably in recent weeks but remains a maiden after 26 starts.
7th	8 7th (8) (40/1 -60%) De Vegas Kid	40 40/1(-60%)	(8) De Vegas Kid 40/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 8 in handicap (28/1) at Chepstow (6.1f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Has poor strike-rate in recent years and has not fired since returning from break in June.
8th	6 8th (6) (7.5/1 +46%) More Than Likely	7.5 7.5/1(+46%)	(6) More Than Likely 7.5/1, Three-time C&D winner. 2 wins from 5 runs here this year, including when dead-heating with Delagate This Lord. 9/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good) 7 days ago. Didn't fire from wide draw here last week but is a dual C&D winner this season.
9th	9 9th (9) (14/1 +13%) Glamorous Force	14 14/1(+13%)	(9) Glamorous Force 14/1, Course winner. Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good, 22/1) 7 days ago, never nearer. Given a chance by the handicapper. Never really looked dangerous when midfield over C&D a week ago.
10th	4 10th (4) (10/1 +0%) Alfred Cove	10 10/1(+0%)	(4) Alfred Cove 10/1, Winner at Brighton in May. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D (good) 7 days ago, awkward leaving the stalls. Not much went to plan here a week ago but earlier form give him a fighting chance.
7	7 \|RR\| (7) (5/1 -11%) Hagia Sophia	5 5/1(-11%)	(7) Hagia Sophia 5/1, Good second of 9 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good to soft, 5/1) 16 days ago, running on. Another bold bid likely. Kept on well to make frame on last two starts; needs to prove she can handle this track.

LTO Selection:

15:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Recent course and distance winner Delagate This Lord and Hagia Sophia can play strong roles at this level and both command respect. However, FIRST COMPANY shades preference on the back of last week's narrow C&D defeat, where he may well have won were it not for an awkward start. The five-year-old is on a competitive rating and has a live chance of exploiting it on this occasion.

FIRST COMPANY's strike rate will put some off but he's down to a lowly level now and having found only one too good over C&D a week ago, he looks the most persuasive option. Delagate This Lord made a winning start for Robyn Brisland and he retains handicap scope, with Hagia Sophia another to consider.

The pick is DELAGATE THIS LORD, who started off for Robyn Brisland with a C&D dead-heat last month and is still on a good mark.

15:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (11/1 -29%) Apache Star	11 11/1(-29%)	(6) Apache Star 11/1, One win from 24 Flat runs. Below-form fifth of 8 in handicap at Leicester (5f, good, 13/2) 27 days ago. Twenty runs since last win in 2021. Didn't fire last time but lost out only narrow off this mark two runs ago.
2	8 2nd (8) (2/1 +27%) The Cola Kid	2 2/1(+27%)	(8) The Cola Kid 2/1, Latest win at Ffos Las in July. 7/2, very good third of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good) 7 days ago, nearest finish having raced wide from a high draw. Big shout eased 1 lb. Quite comfortable winner at Ffos Las this month and close third over C&D a week ago.
3	5 3rd (5) (7/1 -110%) Therehegoes	7 7/1(-110%)	(5) Therehegoes 7/1, Course winner. Latest win at Windsor in June. 3/1, good third of 12 in handicap at this course (5f, good) 14 days ago. Can go well again. Close third over 5f here a fortnight ago and today's longer trip also suits.
4	2 4th (2) (3.33/1 +33%) I'm Mable	3.33 3.33/1(+33%)	(2) I'm Mable 3.33/1, Latest win at Brighton in June. Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D (good) 7 days ago. Well in the mix. Forced to wait for room before keeping on well for fourth over C&D last week.
5th	4 5th (4) (5.5/1 +21%) Bluebell Time	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(4) Bluebell Time 5.5/1, C&D winner. Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D (good) 7 days ago. One for the shortlist. Not at best this season but didn't run badly when eighth over C&D last week.
6th	10 6th (10) (18/1 +10%) Reversion	18 18/1(+10%)	(10) Reversion 18/1, One win from 24 Flat runs. Twenty one runs since last win in 2021. Only fifth of 8 in minor event (22/1) at this course (5f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive. Safely held in recent classified race here three weeks ago and difficult to enthuse over.
7th	9 7th (9) (25/1 +0%) Lynwood Lad	25 25/1(+0%)	(9) Lynwood Lad 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, only sixth of 9 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time now. Needs to improve but is unexposed and there are reasons to be hopeful.
8th	1 8th (1) (12/1 +14%) Under Curfew	12 12/1(+14%)	(1) Under Curfew 12/1, C&D winner. 17/2, only sixth of 8 to The Cola Kid in handicap at Ffos Las (6f, good) 22 days ago. Twenty five runs since last win in 2021. No win since 2021 but had excuse last time and was in fairly good form beforehand.
9th	7 9th (7) (20/1 -82%) The Daley Express	20 20/1(-82%)	(7) The Daley Express 20/1, C&D winner. 18/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good) 7 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Down the field on both starts this month but can't be ruled out off career-low mark.
10th	3 10th (3) (50/1 -355%) Boom The Groom	50 50/1(-355%)	(3) Boom The Groom 50/1, 9/2, sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f). Off 163 days. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Old-timer who has poor strike-rate in recent years; not seen since February.

LTO Selection:

16:15 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

I'M MABLE has been in consistent form of late, having won at Brighton on her penultimate start, and she gets the vote having not received much luck in running when fourth over C&D last Wednesday. With conditions to suit, she can master the likes of Therehegoes, who remains feasibly handicapped and was beaten less than a length here on his most recent outing, and The Cola Kid.

THE COLA KID didn't enjoy the rub of the green when a very good C&D third a week ago and can resume winning ways off a 1 lb lower mark now. I'm Mable finished a place behind Grace Harris's 6-y-o that day and is feared most with C&D winner Bluebell Time also in the mix in a competitive handicap.

Placed from a tough draw over C&D a week ago, THE COLA KID (nap) ought to be a tough nut to crack off today's 1lb lower mark.

16:15 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2.5/1 +9%) Dirham Emirati	2.5 2.5/1(+9%)	(2) Dirham Emirati 2.5/1, Visored/tongue strap on for 1st time, won 10-runner handicap (9/2) at this course (13f, good) 14 days ago by neck from Urban Forest, responding well. Up 3 lb but not taken lightly with headgear retained. Has turned things around in headgear lately, and won over 1m5f here a fortnight ago.
2	4 2nd (4) (6/1 -9%) Beggarman	6 6/1(-9%)	(4) Beggarman 6/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, good to soft, 5/1) 18 days ago, left poorly placed. Needs considering off an easing mark. Second to well-handicapped rival last month but well beaten since; not one to rely upon.
3	3 3rd (3) (50/1 -100%) Thahab Ifraj	50 50/1(-100%)	(3) Thahab Ifraj 50/1, Sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) 19 days ago. Needs to step forward back on the level. Didn't run badly over hurdles this month; unraced on the Flat since January 2020.
4	5 4th (5) (5/1 +9%) Geelong	5 5/1(+9%)	(5) Geelong 5/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 10/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Leicester (11.8f, good) 6 days ago, missing break. Not discounted. Placed off today's mark over 1m4f on Thursday and is worth another go over a staying trip.
5th	9 5th (9) (11/1 -57%) Hidden Pearl	11 11/1(-57%)	(9) Hidden Pearl 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Yarmouth in June. 9/2, creditable 2¼ lengths third of 10 to Dirham Emirati in handicap at this course (13f, good) 14 days ago. In the picture. Holds no secrets from the handicapper but is in good form and has conditions to suit.
6th	1 6th (1) (18/1 +55%) Humaniste	18 18/1(+55%)	(1) Humaniste 18/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2018. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, eleventh of 16 in handicap (100/1) at Ffos Las (14f, good to soft). Off 10 months and needs to hit the ground running. Has won four points since we last saw him under rules but his claims are not convincing.
7th	6 7th (6) (9/1 +0%) Silver Bubble	9 9/1(+0%)	(6) Silver Bubble 9/1, Back up in trip when very good fourth of 12 in handicap (11/1) at this course (11.6f, good) 7 days ago. Expected to be bang there off an unchanged mark now her stamina is drawn out more. Ran well over 11.6f here last week and could have untapped potential over this new trip.
8th	10 8th (10) (9/1 -80%) Urban Forest	9 9/1(-80%)	(10) Urban Forest 9/1, Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. Good neck second of 10 to Dirham Emirati in handicap at this course (13f, good, 8/1) 14 days ago. Not ruled out. 0-24 but went down fighting over 1m5f here a fortnight ago; probably in the mix again.
9th	8 9th (8) (7/1 +18%) Cloudy Rose	7 7/1(+18%)	(8) Cloudy Rose 7/1, 3 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at Brighton in June. Found her good run of form coming to a halt when seventh of 11 in handicap at Epsom (12f, good, 9/2) 21 days ago. Not taken lightly if shrugging off latest effort. Didn't fire last time but won three in a row over 1m4f in May/June.
10th	7 10th (7) (8.5/1 +47%) Thunder Flash	8.5 8.5/1(+47%)	(7) Thunder Flash 8.5/1, 18/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, good to soft) 18 days ago, better placed than most. One for the shortlist. Yet to hit top gear this season but latest run was a step back in the right direction.

LTO Selection:

16:50 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 14f Race Class Flow

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

DIRHAM EMIRATI narrowly got the better of Urban Forest (second) when scoring here recently and he can uphold that form, despite a 1lb swing at the weights. The slight rise in distance is another plus and it may be that his biggest challenge comes from Geelong, who has placed on two of his last three starts. Beggarman and Cloudy Rose are capable of being in the mix.

A few with chances but the vote goes to SILVER BUBBLE who arrives on the back of a very good fourth here and can take another step forward now upped in distance. Dirham Emirati is feared most on the back of his recent victory here with in-form trio Urban Forest, Beggarman and Thunder Flash also well in the mix.

An interesting option is SILVER BUBBLE, who posted a pretty good effort over 11.6f here a week ago and now tackles a new trip.

16:50 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:25 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2.75/1 +39%) Bailar Contigo	2.75 2.75/1(+39%)	(3) Bailar Contigo 2.75/1, Career best when winning 9-runner classified event at Yarmouth (1¼m, good to soft) a week ago. Respected under a 6 lb penalty. Clearcut winner of recent Yarmouth classified; likely contender under penalty.
2	8 2nd (8) (5.5/1 +8%) Billaki Mou	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(8) Billaki Mou 5.5/1, Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (1m, AW) 14 days ago. Up in trip. Looks competitive on form. Consistent over 1m lately but tendency to race too freely is a worry over this new trip.
3	1 3rd (1) (2.5/1 +25%) Angel Of Peace	2.5 2.5/1(+25%)	(1) Angel Of Peace 2.5/1, 7/2 and cheekpieces on first time, good second of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (1¼m, good) 14 days ago. Player if in the same form. Ran big race in defeat in first-time cheekpieces a fortnight ago; high on the list.
4	7 4th (7) (11/1 -144%) Flammable	11 11/1(-144%)	(7) Flammable 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Beaten 12 lengths when third of 8 on her handicap debut at Salisbury (1¼m, soft) 11 days ago. Very early days but she needs to step up on that now. Placed on recent handicap debut and open to improvement back on better ground.
5th	13 5th (13) (12/1 +0%) Queen Of Steel	12 12/1(+0%)	(13) Queen Of Steel 12/1, 9/2, respectable sixth of 10 in classified event at Chepstow (1½m, good to soft) 16 days ago. Hood on first time now dropping back in trip. Placed twice on fast ground this season but others here have more pressing claims.
6th	12 6th (12) (50/1 -127%) Alodia	50 50/1(-127%)	(12) Alodia 50/1, Poor form. 40/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f). Off 120 days. Makes turf debut. Unplaced all 11 starts and needs to take a good step forward.
7th	2 7th (2) (28/1 -27%) Postergal	28 28/1(-27%)	(2) Postergal 28/1, Modest form. Well-held fourth of 5 in C&D maiden (good to firm, 33/1) 21 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Well held when fourth in recent C&D maiden but might get more competitive in this handicap.
8th	9 8th (9) (20/1 -82%) The Craftymaster	20 20/1(-82%)	(9) The Craftymaster 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, last of 12 in maiden at Windsor (1¼m, good to firm) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Makes handicap debut. Showed only glimmers of promise in his three qualifying runs; cheekpieces added today.
9th	10 9th (10) (28/1 -75%) Texas Boy	28 28/1(-75%)	(10) Texas Boy 28/1, 10/1 and blinkered for first time, first run since leaving Rebecca Menzies when respectable fourth (Flammable narrowly ahead in third) of 8 in handicap at Salisbury (1¼m, soft) 11 days ago. Closely matched with Flammable on recent Salisbury form but overall record not persuasive.
10th	11 10th (11) (22/1 +33%) Two Plus Two	22 22/1(+33%)	(11) Two Plus Two 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1 and blinkered for first time, fifth of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (1¼m, good to firm) 30 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Unexposed after only five runs but unable to land a telling blow in first two handicaps.
11th	5 11th (5) (11/1 +39%) Timewaitsfornobody	11 11/1(+39%)	(5) Timewaitsfornobody 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, first run since leaving Eve Johnson Houghton when last of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) 26 days ago, weakening after pulling hard. It remains to be seen whether this longer trip is what's required. Last of nine when 50-1 for seasonal/handicap/stable debut at Doncaster (1m) last month.
12th	6 12th (6) (66/1 -200%) James Bradley	66 66/1(-200%)	(6) James Bradley 66/1, Winner at Chelmsford in January. Last of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) when last seen in March. Tackles turf for the first time after 137 days off. Not seen since poor AW run in March; has a bit to prove on this turf debut.
13th	4 13th (4) (8.5/1 +47%) Atwixaday	8.5 8.5/1(+47%)	(4) Atwixaday 8.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (1½m, AW) 34 days ago. Visor on first time. Something to find on form. Safely held in first two handicaps; back in trip with visor added today.

LTO Selection:

17:25 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

This can go the way of ANGEL OF PEACE, who arguably produced a career-best effort when runner-up at Yarmouth earlier in the month. Ed Walker's charge remains on a workable mark and she may have too much for Flammable, who is entitled to step forward from her handicap debut when third at Salisbury recently, and the consistent Billaki Mou. Others to note include Bailar Contigo and Queen Of Steel.

ANGEL OF PEACE pulled out a little more for cheekpieces last time and may be able to get off the mark if showing up here in similar form. Bailar Contigo came good in a classified event at Yarmouth last week and is second choice ahead of George Baker's Billaki Mou.

Well-bred filly FLAMMABLE may not have been ideally suited by the soft ground on her handicap debut and still has potential.

17:25 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:55 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
10	10 (10) (20/1 +20%) Ocean Reach	20 20/1(+20%)	(10) Ocean Reach 20/1, One win from 34 Flat runs. Well-held fifth of 7 in handicap (11/2) at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) 16 days ago. Back down in trip. Not easy to make a case for. Hasn't shown enough off basement marks this year to suggest she's the answer here.
1	2 1st (2) (3.5/1 +0%) Blue Hero	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(2) Blue Hero 3.5/1, SIx-time course winner, including 3 this summer, the latest over 1¼m (good, 6/1) 14 days ago, quickening to lead in the final strides under a confident Finley Marsh. Has won over this trip and another bold bid is on the cards. Triple course winner this season and still well handicapped on some of last year's form.
2	6 2nd (6) (5.5/1 +35%) Nevendon	5.5 5.5/1(+35%)	(6) Nevendon 5.5/1, 18/1, respectable third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (17f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Shaped better than the result when fourth on the Flat at Brighton prior to that. Won selling hurdle in May and last month's Flat run was respectable; each-way claims.
3	9 3rd (9) (12/1 +25%) Susanbequick	12 12/1(+25%)	(9) Susanbequick 12/1, 12/1, good 1½ lengths fifth of 12 to Uther Pendragon over C&D (good) 7 days ago. More needed for win purposes, though. Pretty consistent off lowly marks here in recent weeks; could have a say.
4	4 4th (4) (50/1 -52%) Largo Bay	50 50/1(-52%)	(4) Largo Bay 50/1, Four wins in a productive 2022 but has yet to fire this year, finishing a well-held last of 5 at Brighton last month. Ran okay in May, after a break, but well beaten since; has more to prove than some.
5th	1 5th (1) (2.25/1 -13%) Gearing's Point	2.25 2.25/1(-13%)	(1) Gearing's Point 2.25/1, Made it 4-6 for this yard when seeing off 8 rivals in a C&D handicap (good to firm, 4/5) 21 days ago. A further 3 lb nudge may not prevent her going in again. 4-6 for new stable this season, with the latest win gained over C&D; commands respect.
6th	7 6th (7) (9/1 +44%) Uther Pendragon	9 9/1(+44%)	(7) Uther Pendragon 9/1, Won 12-runner C&D handicap (good) a weeks ago. Should be very competitive under a 4 lb penalty if showing up in similar form. C&D winner off reduced mark a week ago; no surprise if he goes well again under penalty.
7th	8 7th (8) (5.5/1 +66%) Princess T	5.5 5.5/1(+66%)	(8) Princess T 5.5/1, Didn't need to be at best when winning a 4-runner hurdle on Jersey 19 days ago. Respectable third on the Flat here prior to that. Ran quite well when third of six here (1m2f) in June but others appeal more all the same.
8th	11 8th (11) (200/1 -150%) Topofthetrifle	200 200/1(-150%)	(11) Topofthetrifle 200/1, No worthwhile form. 150/1, last of 10 in handicap at this course (13f, good) 14 days ago. Yet to show any worthwhile form after seven runs; can't be recommended.
9th	3 9th (3) (8.5/1 -55%) Shadowfax	8.5 8.5/1(-55%)	(3) Shadowfax 8.5/1, Fair maiden. Off 6 months, strong in the betting but faded to finish fourth of 6 over 1¾m at Nottingham (good to firm) 27 days ago. Visored and dropped in trip now. It'll be interesting to see whether his supporters' return. Seven-race maiden who has become rather disappointing; back in trip with visor on.

LTO Selection:

17:55 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

A determined winner over C&D last time out, GEARING'S POINT is in the form of her life at present and the four-timer looks like a distinct possibility for Sheena West's charge. The five-year-old goes really well at this trip and her proven stamina can come in handy against course specialist Blue Hero, who has done all of winning over shorter this season. Princess T cannot be ruled out either following her third here last month.

A further 3 lb rise may not prevent the thriving GEARING'S POINT from going in yet again. Course specialist Blue Hero is another who is very much in the winning habit at present and is second choice ahead of Charlie Arthur, who ran quite well at Newbury last time and has dipped below the mark he defied on turf last summer.

Topweight GEARING'S POINT might still be improving and is selected to record her fifth win since her stable debut in May.

17:55 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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