April 05 / 17.55 Bath

17.55

Good

Ella Bury Always In Our Hearts Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Ella Bury Always In Our Hearts Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.30
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 646046

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent filly who lost a shoe when behind Port Noir at Kempton last time; goes without cheekpieces again under Billy Loughnane, who's 3-17 for the yard after a few recent winners for them.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

13

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Scenario

9st 2lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Well held at a short price round Bath last time but paid for going with a strong pace; had hit traffic here previously and this mark should be within range for a yard also responsible for Terries Royale.

10/1

5th

3

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Bath

Scenario

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Doubled her tally on turf when winning over C&D this month and she was unfortunate not to finish closer at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) having been denied a clear passage 12 days ago; returns here with claims.

9/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 8478-5 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Won second time out last spring and a reproduction wouldn't surprise, as she was not suited by the way the race panned out on AW comeback; on a competitive mark now for a yard enjoying a good spell and she is one to consider.
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9th

10

(1)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Sharma dAmour

8st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Denis Coakley

Back from five months off in good form, set a lot to do and nearest at the finish when second of 14 in 1m Bath handicap last month; she can go well again.

7/1

2nd

12

(12)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Sharma dAmour

9st 2lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Won second time out last spring and a reproduction wouldn't surprise, as she was not suited by the way the race panned out on AW comeback; on a competitive mark now for a yard enjoying a good spell and she is one to consider.

6/1

5th

10

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Sharma dAmour

8st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Denis Coakley

Made a winning handicap debut over C&D last April when rated 3lb higher; failed to progress afterwards but she may be refreshed by a break and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

11/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 933278

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Sole win during a long career came in a 0-50 classified event on the AW in February; string of generally poor turf efforts when trained in Ireland dampens enthusiasm as he comes back down in distance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(14)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Man Is King

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: David Flood

Gained his first win on turf when landing a handicap at Bath (1m, good) this month and followed up there over 1m2f (firm; made all) six days ago; holds good claims dropping back in trip under a 4lb penalty but any rain probably won't be ideal.

5/2

1st

5

(8)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:12 Bath

Man Is King

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Flood

Record is only 2-52 but he gained the latest success in comfortable fashion at Bath (1m, good) last week and warrants respect under 4lb penalty; recorded the other win over 1m2f (on AW).

9/4

Form: 70-635 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Running fairly well on the AW when last seen but in only 0-50 company and he is a highly infrequent winner; no more than each-way claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

14

(13)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Rainbow Sign

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Mark Pattinson

Running fairly well on the AW when last seen but in only 0-50 company and he is a highly infrequent winner; no more than each-way claims.

20/1

5th

9

(12)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Rainbow Sign

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Strike-rate of 3-61 so thoroughly exposed but latest third in 1m Lingfield classified event is reasonable form for the level; each-way shout assuming a wide stall isn't too troublesome.

6/1

3rd

5

(6)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:18 Lingfield (AW)

Rainbow Sign

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Pattinson

Strike-rate of 3-60 so thoroughly exposed and has come up well short in three visits here since going close at the track in September; contested a classified race last time.

7/1

10/1

Form: 75662- CD

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Didn't take to hurdles late last year having enjoyed a consistent time on the Flat; sole win came over C&D off today's mark and Rossa Ryan, who rode a winner for the yard at Doncaster last weekend, is an obvious plus.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Chepstow

Oasis Sunrise

9st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

In-form filly who has been placed twice (1m2f/1m) since last month's comfortable win at Bath (1m, firm); lost out only by a short head when back at Bath a week ago and is 1lb ahead of the handicapper for this first attempt at 1m4f; has big role to play if stamina holds out.

5/2

2nd

4

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Oasis Sunrise

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

Just two wins from 30 starts but her last success was by 4l over C&D (firm) last month and she backed that up with a close third at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm); on same mark as last time and she should be in the thick of things again.

6/1

3rd

1

(9)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Leicester

Oasis Sunrise

10st 3lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Grace Harris

Ended a losing run in emphatic style at Bath (1m) ten days ago; hiked up 9lb but not taken lightly on her first go over 1m2f.

5/2

4/1

Form: -71171 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
It's almost three years since she won on turf but she's struck up a good relationship with Rose Dawes on the AW this year, winning three of her last four; hard to discount in current form.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Port Noir

9st 3lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Has enjoyed a good year with four wins, two of them over C&D; last two efforts leave her with a bit to prove, though.

14/1

12th

2

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Port Noir

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Hardy mare who landed four races on AW (1m to 9.5f) between February and April; also a previous four-time winner on turf but this is just her second crack at 1m2f on her 111th start; still not discounted.

12/1

7th

4

(5)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Port Noir

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Robert Stephens

9yo who has won four times since February including twice over C&D; held in third when unpenalised at Wolverhampton last time but she wasn't beaten far and that was another creditable effort; should be in the mix again off 3lb higher.

4/1

Form: 57746-

Last run: 240 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Couple of costly defeats for George Boughey early last year, not looking the easiest; more of the same in three runs for his current yard and there are obvious risks back up in trip in a first-time hood after eight months off; likely has the ability though.
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13th

8

(13)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Admiral

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

Couple of expensive defeats for George Boughey early last year before being sold for 4,600gns, looking anything but easy; pulled away his chances on comeback, back up to 1m, despite a first-time hood and only has daylight on his outer from stall 13.

25/1

7th

7

(3)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Red Admiral

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Gallagher

Couple of costly defeats for George Boughey early last year, not looking the easiest; more of the same in three runs for his current yard and there are obvious risks back up in trip in a first-time hood after eight months off; likely has the ability though.

20/1

3

(6)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:35 Brighton

Red Admiral

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: John Gallagher

Six-race maiden on his third trainer and beaten 12l and 15l here in two runs for his current one, including a C&D handicap.

7/1

16/1

Form: 17-805

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Wolverhampton specialist who doesn't run often on turf these days and rarely goes this far; not in much form on the AW this year and isn't obviously fancied.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bungle Bay

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have come here, five over this trip including in a 0-55 handicap six weeks ago; 1-1 at this level and very much respected.

5/1

2nd

5

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bungle Bay

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have been at this track (five over C&D) but has been below his best this year and doesn't look ready to strike.

7/1

8th

9

(10)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Bungle Bay

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: James Evans

Wolverhampton specialist who doesn't run often on turf these days and rarely goes this far; not in much form on the AW this year and isn't obviously fancied.

16/1

16/1

Form: 16160-

Last run: 171 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Often came to hand early in the past but is getting on now and has never won first time out; carries a big weight, ideally suited by an easy 7f and today's stiff 1m doesn't appeal as optimal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Amathus

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

All of his seven wins have been over shorter trips but he produced a strong finish when a 2l second over C&D (good) 18 days ago; on unchanged mark and has possibilities if he can find some extra spark.

12/1

2nd

5

(4)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Amathus

10st 10lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Seven wins, all on good to firm over 6f and 7f; record over 1m is less compelling and he was never in the hunt over C&D on last month's reappearance; minor money perhaps his best hope.

10/1

9th

1

(6)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Amathus

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Often came to hand early in the past but is getting on now and has never won first time out; carries a big weight, ideally suited by an easy 7f and today's stiff 1m doesn't appeal as optimal.

16/1

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10th
2 (11)
Pessoa

7/1

Form: 545123

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Frequent Wolverhampton winner who's 0-12 on turf, including in his Irish days (has 4lb lower mark than on the AW); very consistent, though, and should get the good pace he wants, so every chance he gets involved again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

All seven wins have been here, including three over C&D; in the money twice here since his last win and holds place claims at least.

8/1

10th

2

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Pessoa

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Frequent Wolverhampton winner who's 0-12 on turf, including in his Irish days (has 4lb lower mark than on the AW); very consistent, though, and should get the good pace he wants, so every chance he gets involved again.

7/1

3rd

3

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

8.6f win here last month and turned in another solid effort back here on Monday; wouldn't want a tactical affair back at 7f but still more appealing than many.

9/2

Form: 82657- D

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Regressed last year and goes without the usual headgear on his return from four months off; twice ran well off higher marks over C&D last summer, though, and ran well on his 2yo debut, so a better showing wouldn't surprise as long as there's not much rain.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

12

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Judge Frank

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: John & Rhys Flint

Went back-to-back in good-ground handicaps (7f/1m, including here) in September 2024 but no wins since and two runs last month (led before weakening) don't suggest another crack at this trip will turn the ship around.

8/1

7th

7

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Bath

Judge Frank

8st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: John & Rhys Flint

Won two in a row on turf in September 2024 but he's drawn a blank since and was well held on C&D reappearance (good) 12 days ago; may have needed that run but he's hard to predict and others are more convincing; blinkers reapplied.

10/1

11th

6

(2)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Judge Frank

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Regressed last year and goes without the usual headgear on his return from four months off; twice ran well off higher marks over C&D last summer, though, and ran well on his 2yo debut, so a better showing wouldn't surprise as long as there's not much rain.

10/1

Form: 11667- CD

Last run: 157 days

W: 9st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
All four wins have come on good to soft/soft ground in September, including over C&D last autumn off 6lb lower; record returning from a break down the years is far from inspiring.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

5

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:45 Nottingham

James Park Woods

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Well held in his last four starts but he may have needed the run at Bath two weeks ago and he's now back on the same mark as when completing a double at Brighton (1m, soft) in September; has claims if he can recapture that form and any rain would be a bonus.

10/1

12th

8

(9)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

James Park Woods

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

All four wins have come on good to soft/soft ground in September, including over C&D last autumn off 6lb lower; record returning from a break down the years is far from inspiring.

25/1

7th

10

(2)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

James Park Woods

8st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Back-to-back wins here and at Brighton in September but was 33-1 when well behind Bobby Dassler here recently.

16/1

Form: 23041- CD

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Makes debut for a sixth yard, having closed out last season with a heavy-ground C&D win in a first-time tongue-tie for Alison Thorpe; there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh, and a 7lb rise looks plenty.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(4)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Bobby Dassler

8st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Barry John Murphy

1m win here (heavy) last October came off a 6lb lower mark; solid efforts for new trainer here on his last two runs (extended 1m3f) but he could help set this up for a finisher.

9/1

3rd

4

(2)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:50 Bath

Bobby Dassler

8st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Barry John Murphy

Often goes well here, as again was the case when an 80-1 runner-up last week (good); likely to be ridden handy as usual.

13/2

33/1

Form: 8-7530

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Exposed as ordinary on the AW, placed just once from ten starts; needs to improve a good deal for the switch to turf.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

13

(14)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Mishys Star

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Keiran Burke

Exposed as ordinary on the AW, placed just once from ten starts; needs to improve a good deal for the switch to turf.

33/1

11th

6

(8)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mishys Star

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Keiran Burke

0-9, but split two subsequent winners (including Woodrafff) when third of eight in a similar contest at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; ran into traffic there and could fare better granted more luck; stable also runs Stacey Racey.

10/1

3rd

6

(5)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Mishys Star

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Keiran Burke

Eight-race maiden; hasn't looked totally straight forward and needs to improve on her recent runs.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £32.00
Straight Forecast £26.27
Tricast £251.18
Trifecta £340.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Port Noir

SPOTLIGHT:

Sharma d'Amour

Daily Mirror:

Oasis Sunrise

RP RATINGS:

Scenario

The Times:

Bobby Dassler

D Express:

Sharma d'Amour

The Sun:

Oasis Sunrise

Telegraph:

Port Noir

The Star:

Port Noir

Daily Record:

Port Noir