15.20
FirmNovacast Dont Come Last Handicap (Bath Summer Sprint Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £3454.44
- 0m 5f 160y
- Class 6
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
15/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.60
- Place: £1.80
Form: -68644
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (6) |
29th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Respectable fourth on soft at Sandown when she wants faster ground and has plenty of form here; should give her running and be involved. |
5/1 |
|
4th 2 (5) |
11th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Form has been a bit up and down since winning off 2lb lower at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in March; all five turf wins have come on good to firm/firm so the likely conditions are an unknown; stable won this race three times between 2016 and 2020. |
14/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.80
Form: 238985 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (5) |
13th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Back with Tony Carroll this summer and he has registered three sprint wins on fast turf; some lesser efforts followed but he was back on track with a solid effort at Leicester last month; Billy Loughnane booked now dropping back into a Class 6. |
6/1 |
|
5th 8 (5) |
21st Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Three wins on turf this season but he's struggled since scoring at Bath (5.7f, firm) in July; his rider lost the irons at the start there last Sunday but he has a bit to prove and needs to get back on track; one of three runners for yard. |
16/1 |
|
17th 2 (11) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Three wins this year, two here, latterly beating Sisters In The Sky by 3l when 5lb lower; not so clever since. |
10/1 |
9/1
- Place: £3.80
Form: 60-533
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (13) |
21st Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
All six of her wins have come at Wolverhampton, the latest over 5f in May; pleasing return from three months off when second over 5f here two weeks ago; stall 13 the obvious negative for a front-runner. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 8 (1) |
7th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Won 6-12 round here, latterly from the same stall over C&D in May off a 3lb lower mark; the sequence started with a victory back from four months off last autumn and it wouldn't surprise to see her pick up where she left off. |
6/1 |
|
10th 7 (4) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Has won two of her last three on the AW, taking overall record on synthetics to 6-14; last time she dictated from the front at Wolverhampton (4lb lower); seemed to handle turf fine in three previous attempts, though not on ground this slow. |
9/2 |
6/1
Form: 833161
Last run: 111 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (5) |
28th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Multiple sprint winner who added two more at Bath (on firm) this summer; has course form here too but he made life difficult for his rider over C&D last month and his heart may not be in it back on this track. |
9/1 |
|
5th 4 (16) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Didn't help himself by racing awkwardly last time at Brighton but has won on his last two visits here, latterly under Owen Lewis; hard to call him well handicapped but, like many in here, he has each-way claims. |
25/1 |
|
4th 2 (7) |
24th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Dual firm-ground Bath winner this season, latterly off 3lb lower for Owen Lewis late last month; as high in the weights now as he's been for a few years and his record round here is nothing exciting. |
4/1 |
14/1
Form: 351564
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (1) |
27th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Exposed 9yo but in a consistent run of form and bang there on good to soft and good in his last two races; go back far enough and he has competitive form on soft. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 7 (4) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Veteran who arrives in good form, most recently finishing second of seven at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) 12 days ago; each-way shout off the same mark. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 7 (2) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 16y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
1lb out of the weights, but still 6lb lower than when gaining his sixth course success in this race last year; 0-19 since, but placed nine times and has winning form on soft ground; may be worth chancing. |
5/1 |
13/2
Form: 384510 CD
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 13 (4) |
5th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Multiple wins, three over this C&D; has run some fair races on turf since the latest of them in January and anything approaching his form at the turn of the year would put him in this picture. |
12/1 |
|
7th 15 (3) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
Three-time course winner; came from further back than ideal when a never-dangerous fourth behind Geemann here last time; possible. |
20/1 |
|
4th 6 (8) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Placed over C&D twice in a row in July (firm) and respectable fourth at Windsor (6f, good to firm) since; this three-time course winner is high on the list. |
3/1 |
16/1
Form: 083557
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 14 (11) |
16th Jul 2025 Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
24-race maiden; placed over C&D in May when blinkers were tried for the first time; not built on that in three runs since and now tried in a visor. |
16/1 |
|
7th 3 (5) |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Still a maiden after 23 starts but he has posted some fair efforts recently, notably when third of 11 at Bath (5.5f, firm; first-time blinkers) in May; fifth of eight at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago and has place claims now back in trip; blinkers back on (replacing cheekpieces). |
11/1 |
|
3 (5) |
14th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Still a maiden but he arrives in decent nick, fifth of ten in 5.5f Bath classified event eight days ago when very slowly away; one to consider in a change of headgear. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 528879
Last run: 64 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (8) |
2nd Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
1-20 with his win coming over C&D in February; 1lb lower than when beaten less than a length into second of 13 here in April and very much a player if reproducing that form. |
6/1 |
|
6 (7) |
9th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
1-19 with the win coming in a Wolverhampton handicap (6f, AW) in February; five starts on turf leave something to be desired, but he does drop to this level for the first time; respected. |
16/1 |
|
8th 10 (13) |
16th Jul 2025 Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Poor strike-rate and he's gone off the boil in recent starts; back down in grade today but others look more persuasive. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: 008965
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (3) |
22nd Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
18-race maiden who has form figures of 008965969 this season; opposable. |
40/1 |
|
11 (9) |
9th Sep 2025 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 7lb |
0-17 and behind three of these in a 0-50 classfied event over C&D (good) 12 days ago; little appeal. |
25/1 |
|
9 (9) |
28th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
3yo who remains a maiden after 16 starts and will need to better this year's exploits if she's to get off the mark today. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 871088
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (6) |
24th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
Consistent and likes it here; 7lb better off with Secret Handsheikh than when second to him over C&D this month but has spent most of his career running in lesser company and is currently weighted to his best; faded late over 6f here on Sunday. |
8/1 |
|
7th 8 (3) |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 215y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Prominent racer; three wins this year, including here, but put in his place by Secret Handsheikh 18 days ago; others appeal more. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 2 (3) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Three wins this year, the latest by a nose over C&D (good to firm) in May; still in good form, albeit he was behind Faustus when third over C&D (good to firm; winner did it easily) last month; probably won't be far away. |
13/8 |
9/1
Form: 429970
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (6) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
3-29 on the AW compared to 1-23 on turf, the last two successes coming at Southwell in January (6f/7f); went close at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago and will have no issue with the drop back in trip; respected. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 2 (8) |
21st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 213y Class 6 |
11st 2lb |
Three-time AW winner who is only 1-22 on turf but has been placed a few times since returned to this sphere, runner-up at Leicester most recently; fighting chance off current mark in this field. |
11/4 |
33/1
Form: 389-09
Last run: 127 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (3) |
30th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won 5f Catterick maiden as a 2yo; has struggled in handicaps for more than a year but the drop to this grade could help and first-time cheekpieces may also assist. |
10/1 |
|
5th 5 (7) |
2nd Aug 2025 Good 0m 4f 217y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Much lower in the weights than when making the frame in her first three starts last year, but that's for a good reason with her form in four outings for this yard since last November decidedly moderate; look elsewhere. |
16/1 |
|
12th 5 (8) |
16th Jul 2025 Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Big prices and well held in three runs for this stable since November; returns from four months off with enough to prove. |
33/1 |
11/2
Form: 584436 BF
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (6) |
19th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
0-20 now but had ground/trip excuses for his three below-par runs in September/October and returned from break with fairly respectable fourth of six in Lingfield classified on Wednesday; not out of this if that recent outing has brought him on. |
10/1 |
|
4th 6 (1) |
14th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
19-race maiden; out of sorts when last seen, albeit there were mitigating circumstances on his last three outings; others look safer. |
25/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £46.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £45.96 |
| Tricast | £380.49 |
| Trifecta | £473.10 |
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