September 14 / 17.28 Bath

17.28

Heavy

Bath Rugby Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Bath Rugby Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 466165 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Brighton (1m) in August and not disgraced when fifth of nine in 1m Salisbury handicap 16 days ago; shortlisted.
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6

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Uncle Dick

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Eight C&D wins, the most recent off current mark in August; not in the same form since and was behind a few of today's rivals last time.

10/1

5

(11)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:55 Brighton

Uncle Dick

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has struggled on his last three starts but always a force to be reckoned with at this track having registered an eighth win here on his last visit in August (1m, good; ridden by Oliver Carmichael); only 2lb higher.

16/1

1

(10)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:28 Bath

Uncle Dick

9st 13lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Resumed winning ways at Brighton (1m) in August and not disgraced when fifth of nine in 1m Salisbury handicap 16 days ago; shortlisted.

12/1

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 65761 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Took a big step forward on just his second go in handicaps when runner-up at Salisbury (1m) 16 days ago, hampered last 1f and awarded race; up 2lb but he remains unexposed at this trip; player.
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3

(3)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:28 Bath

Mums Angel

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Clive Cox

Took a big step forward on just his second go in handicaps when runner-up at Salisbury (1m) 16 days ago, hampered last 1f and awarded race; up 2lb but he remains unexposed at this trip; player.

7/2

1

(2)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:43 Salisbury

Mums Angel

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Clive Cox

Smart sprinting pedigree but he's raced only at about 7f, keeping on at just the one pace when sixth of 12 on handicap debut at Doncaster (good to soft; first start since gelded) in July; might prefer quicker ground but he moves up to 1m with something to find.

9/1

6th

1

(4)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:30 Doncaster

Mums Angel

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Soundly beaten on all three starts (7f/7.3f) and improvement is needed on handicap debut; however, he's been gelded since his last run last month which could help him tap into the considerable potential in his pedigree.

10/1

Form: 13-798

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
A fair 7f juvenile winner but yet to fire in a trio of runs this term, beating only one at Newbury (1m2f) 17 days ago; he needs to take a big step forward.
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6th

7

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:11 Worcester

Pivotal Days

10st 12lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Syd Hosie

Won over 7f on the Flat for Ed Walker in 2024; has shown only modest form in two runs over hurdles for current yard.

100/1

9th

10

6th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

18:12 Fontwell

Pivotal Days

10st 10lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

7f winner who joined this yard for 7,500gns; finished 22l behind La Cadalora on hurdle debut at Wincanton.

50/1

4th

6

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:55 Wincanton

Pivotal Days

10st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Syd Hosie

7f winner on heavy ground for Ed Walker, his only win in 11 runs for that yard; joined this one for 7,500gns and finished last in a 1m Class 5 handicap at Chelmsford a month ago; not bred for hurdles and might not stay.

20/1

6/1

Form: 021121 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Made it three wins in his last four starts in C&D handicap 11 days ago; figures on a career-high mark now but he remains one to be interested in.
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6th

6

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Ajrad

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Usually ridden patiently; step back in right direction when keeping-on fifth at Kempton (7f, AW) this month, but his three turf wins in 2025 were gained over 1m and he'll probably need a strong pace to aim at over this trip.

10/1

5th

9

(8)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Ajrad

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Most wins come later in the year and is high in the weights (13lb higher than when last successful on the AW) after three turf victories last summer; not been at his best in two runs back.

20/1

6th

3

(1)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Bath

Ajrad

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Rod Millman

Won four Class 6 handicaps (7f-1m) in 2025, including on good to firm and heavy ground; back on last winning mark but he's been out of sorts in last four runs and needs a major revival back on turf; cheekpieces removed.

11/2

Form: 475044

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden who wasn't disgraced when fourth of ten in 7f Southwell handicap 20 days ago given he raced wide; in the picture on his first go over 1m off a slipping mark.
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4th

6

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

The Sweet Escape

8st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David Loughnane

Saw off 14 rivals when narrowly winning over C&D last month (Class 6); also went close in a Class 6 at Leicester this month but either side of that he was unplaced in Class 5 events; others preferred for the win.

4/1

4th

8

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

The Sweet Escape

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

Battled well for narrow win at Nottingham (8.3f, good) last month and probably bettered that performance when very close second at Leicester (1m, good to firm) nine days ago; respected in current form.

13/2

2nd

5

(4)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

The Sweet Escape

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Loughnane

Finally opened his account at Nottingham (1m) in April but failed to back it up when sixth at Ripon (1m) two weeks ago; needs to get back on track.

5/1

Form: 091722

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Chepstow (7f) in June and comes here on the back of a good second of six in 1m Sandown handicap following month; needs considering after a break.
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1st

5

(8)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Dapper Gee Gee

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Better than ever when readily seeing off 11 rivals at Southwell (7f) under Gina Mangan in January; never involved over 1m at Doncaster next time but shaped as if still in form when fourth back at Southwell (7f) 23 days ago.

6/1

4th

5

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:42 Southwell (AW)

Dapper Gee Gee

9st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Better than ever when readily seeing off 11 rivals over C&D in January and it was over 1m when finishing midfield in a 22-runner handicap at Doncaster; considered.

9/2

Form: 33-732 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Multiple course scorer who got right back on track (in a refitted hood) when runner-up in 1m Sandown handicap 16 days ago; he must enter calculations off the same mark.
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1st

6

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

13:55 Bath

Albus Anne

9st 10lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jimmy Fox

Loves it here and beat nine rivals with ease on her latest visit in September (1m, heavy); a 5lb rise could have been worse and she stays this far.

11/4

6

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

13:55 Bath

Albus Anne

9st 10lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jimmy Fox

Loves it here and beat nine rivals with ease on her latest visit in September (1m, heavy); a 5lb rise could have been worse and she stays this far.

11/4

Form: 577442 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in April who was refitted with cheekpieces when a good second of 12 in 1m Windsor handicap 13 days ago; she can go well again nudged up 1lb.
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6th

7

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Thiscouldbefun

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Two 1m wins last year, on the AW and good to firm (handles soft); off since December but could have a big run in her with Ashley Lewis taking off 5lb.

20/1

2

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

Thiscouldbefun

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Bath win in April (1m, good to firm) came off a 1lb higher mark; placed three times last month but she ran poorly in a 7f handicap at Leicester three weeks ago; others are more appealing.

14/1

1st

2

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

Thiscouldbefun

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Bath win in April (1m, good to firm) came off a 1lb higher mark; placed three times last month but she ran poorly in a 7f handicap at Leicester three weeks ago; others are more appealing.

14/1

Form: 6-4356 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden who wasn't disgraced when sixth of 11 in 1m Kempton handicap 26 days ago; shortlisted off a 2lb lower mark here.
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1st

2

(3)

18th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bizou

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Showed improved form to get off the mark at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) 11 days ago; 5lb higher here and should not be far away.

4/1

1st

1

(1)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Windsor

Bizou

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Inconsistent nine-race maiden; ran well on her seasonal reappearance (9.4f, AW) and a reproduction would see her on the premises.

7/2

Form: 84545-

Last run: 390 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Consistent maiden who signed off for Tom Clover with a solid fifth of eight in 1m Kempton handicap last August; subsequently changed hands for 4,600gns and she needs to hit the ground running for her new yard here.
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12

(12)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Princess Jastar

8st 11lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Tony Newcombe

Six-race maiden; beaten long way on belated reappearance (stable debut); others preferred.

33/1

11

(2)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:28 Bath

Princess Jastar

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Tony Newcombe

Consistent maiden who signed off for Tom Clover with a solid fifth of eight in 1m Kempton handicap last August; subsequently changed hands for 4,600gns and she needs to hit the ground running for her new yard here.

20/1

Form: -77558

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Remains winless and she was tried in a hood for her new yard when beating just one in 7f Newmarket handicap 22 days ago; others appeal more.
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8th

5

(8)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Lady Kameko

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Simon Pearce

Maiden who isn't particularly solid on her 6f-1m form for current stable; bred to stay further but failed to convince with her stamina over middle distances for previous yard.

20/1

8th

5

(1)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Lady Kameko

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Simon Pearce

Inconsistent maiden who possibly needs soft/heavy ground; has achieved little in two starts since returned to AW; enough to prove.

25/1

8th

5

(1)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Lady Kameko

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Simon Pearce

Ten-race maiden; finished second at Bath last September but that was 1m on heavy ground; too much to prove dropped in trip.

25/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £85.00
Straight Forecast £94.81
Tricast £600.64
Trifecta £730.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mum's Angel

POSTDATA:

Ajrad

D Express:

Bizou

NEWMARKET:

Lady Kameko

The Times:

Pivotal Days

RP RATINGS:

Albus Anne

The Star:

Uncle Dick

Daily Mirror:

Mum's Angel

The Sun:

Mum's Angel

Telegraph:

Ajrad

Daily Record:

Ajrad