April 27 / 15.30 Bath

15.30

Good To Firm

Mark Futcher Half-Century Handicap

  • Prize money: £5338.68
  • 0m 5f 10y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Mark Futcher Half-Century Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

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11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 6-4183 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Campaigned on AW this year, best form when scoring readily over 5f in February and close third (despite wide trip) over 6f last time; may do better still; possibilities back on turf.
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15th

16

(21)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Alvin

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

3yo who arrives on the up; easy winner at Bath (5f, firm) last month and ran well considering he was drawn wide and slowly away when fourth at Chester next time; still unexposed and commands major respect.

11/1

4th

4

(11)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Alvin

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: George Scott

Wolverhampton novice winner (5f) who ran a blinder for third in a 6f handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday, hampered early then racing wide throughout but still producing a strong finish; confirmed the merit of that effort when outclassing his rivals in a 0-80 at Bath 11 days ago (5f, firm); he is a sprinter firmly on the up but stall 11 will not make life easy.

5/1

1st

1

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

15:30 Bath

Alvin

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Campaigned on AW this year, best form when scoring readily over 5f in February and close third (despite wide trip) over 6f last time; may do better still; possibilities back on turf.

11/4

Form: 573-25 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Best effort since switched to AW when runner-up on penultimate start; capable of being involved and she gained sole win on turf; however, 0-8 since that debut performance.
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7th

6

(5)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Catterick

Angel Numbers

9st 10lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Ruth Carr

Won her first two starts for Ruth Carr, at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) and Ripon (5f, good), but she folded rather tamely under a penalty at Beverley two weeks ago; another 3lb higher today.

12/1

10th

1

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Angel Numbers

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

2-2 since joining Ruth Carr, winning 5f handicaps at Thirsk last month and at Ripon last week; penalty for the latest small-field success demands more and a double-figure stall isn't ideal either.

2/1

1st

1

(4)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:24 Ripon

Angel Numbers

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

She'd run some good races in defeat this year for the Newland/Insole yard prior to being sold for 12,000gns last month, and she exploited a reduced mark on her stable debut at Thirsk (5f, good to firm); she had just a neck to spare and is back up 4lb but could have more to offer for the yard.

3/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 49-754 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Steadily back to form in AW contests this year, creditable fourth latest; possibly on her way to a new peak and looks interesting back on turf; won in this sphere last spring.
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4th

4

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

21:00 Newbury

Artista

9st 7lb

J: Libby Swallow

T: Ollie Sangster

Won twice as a 2yo; she has found the going tougher this time around but the handicapper is relenting and this should be more suitable; others still look more appealing; stable runs two.

20/1

7th

2

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:27 Newmarket (July)

Artista

9st 8lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ollie Sangster

Gained two 5f wins (good to firm and AW) last summer but has found things tougher this year; drops in grade after contesting the 3yo Dash at Epsom last time but she carries risks nonetheless.

6/1

11th

16

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Epsom

Artista

8st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ollie Sangster

Two 5f wins (good to firm and AW) last summer but she has been weighted to her best this year and was well beaten in a Beverley seller (first-time cheekpieces, now discarded) last month; up against it.

50/1

Form: 52110- D

Last run: 200 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a poor effort on AW; progressive (211) in handicaps on turf, the wins over 5.3f at Brighton, and may have more to offer in this sphere; still of interest.
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5th

1

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

16:06 Brighton

London Is Blue

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

No match for the winner in a small field at Lingfield last time when in new cheekpieces but his record here (2-2) heightens interest.

11/4

2nd

1

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

18:16 Lingfield (AW)

London Is Blue

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Robert Cowell

Gained both wins in 5.2f Brighton nurseries last summer; close second of four at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) last month, his second start this season, but didn't fire at Windsor a fortnight later; needs to respond well to first-time cheekpieces and prove himself on an AW surface.

9/2

Form: 21-341 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Successful over C&D (good; switched back to turf from AW) last time, taking record since wearing cheekpieces to 21341 and form figures in this sphere to 441; upped in class but receives weight all round; respected with further progress plausible.
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11th

1

(3)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:36 Windsor

Solar Invincible

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Roger Teal

Dual 5f winner who ran well on his belated return to 6f here 17 days ago, finishing second to Madman despite taking a strong hold; Billy Loughnane has been aboard for both his wins and he now returns.

7/2

2nd

3

(4)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:53 Windsor

Solar Invincible

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Roger Teal

Kept to 5f since late November, winning on Chelmsford AW and at Bath (good), but he kept on well when going down narrowly over 5f on this track (winner has gone in again since) in June and now looks worth another go at 6f; good claims.

5/2

2nd

1

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Solar Invincible

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Roger Teal

Off the mark with a 5f win at Chelmsford in December; added a turf success at Bath in April (5f, good) and he is only 2lb higher today; two defeats since have come in stronger company and Billy Loughnane has been on board for both wins (from three rides on him); good chance.

7/2

Form: 31-645 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Campaigned on AW since handicapping, winning twice as a 2yo but showing no further progress this year; chance partly depends on the effects of this return to turf.
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10th

3

(4)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:36 Windsor

Guernsey Angel

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: David Evans

Both wins at 5f on Southwell AW; second at Leicester (6f) before a lesser show here 17 days ago when she got warm before the race; could be given another chance.

6/1

5th

1

(6)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:53 Windsor

Guernsey Angel

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Both wins at 5f on Southwell AW; has had some excuses this year but she put up a good show at Leicester (6f, good to firm) this month against an unexposed sprinter and this easier test at 6f can suit; should go well.

7/2

Form: 4112-3 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has built up a solid record on AW, latterly 1123 since handicapping and dropped to 5f; good effort on reappearance last time; likely player, assuming he proves as good on turf.
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10th

8

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Comic Strip

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Didn't run badly at Windsor in May but that run is sandwiched by two lesser turf runs; connections now turn to a tongue tie and cheekpieces.

12/1

5th

5

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:22 Ffos Las

Comic Strip

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Held since winning a couple of nurseries on Tapeta last backend, latterly off 3lb lower; looked to find the sixth furlong beyond him last time but he has to prove this mark is within range on turf.

3/1

8/1

Form: 66-445 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Consistent efforts in AW sprints this year and ties in with Comic Strip on the latest one; registered sole success on turf and looks a solid contender returned to this sphere.
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1st

2

(2)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

19:30 Windsor

Saucy Jane

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Jack Morland

Made the most of her declining mark when regaining winning form off 2lb lower at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last month; lost her race at the start at Bath a fortnight later and a major player if breaking on terms this time.

6/4

6th

6

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:31 Bath

Saucy Jane

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Jack Morland

Capitalised on a reduced mark to finally post her first handicap win at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; had just a neck to spare but this 3yo has gone back up only 2lb; respected.

11/4

Form: 66739- D

Last run: 252 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner for previous yard; absent and gelded since failing to beat a rival last August on debut for new stable; best watched unless the market speaks positively.
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6th

4

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ffos Las

Alkuwarrior

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Returned to form with clear win in first-time cheekpieces here (5f, good to soft) in early June but has not quite been at the same level on his three starts since and is not yet proven over 6f; goes without headgear today; needs to up his game.

16/1

5th

4

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Alkuwarrior

9st 7lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Christopher Mason

A 2l winner in the new cheekpieces at Ffos Las but hasn't kicked on; behind Moe's Legacy latest.

20/1

7th

2

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:15 Windsor

Alkuwarrior

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Christopher Mason

Cheekpieces on for first time when doubling his tally with 5f success at Ffos Las in June but only fifth of seven in retained headgear over C&D since.

10/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £21.30
Straight Forecast £18.45
Tricast £91.01
Trifecta £113.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Alvin

SPOTLIGHT:

Solar Invincible

TOPSPEED:

Duskaura

Daily Mail:

Angel Numbers

LAMBOURN:

Solar Invincible

D Express:

Solar Invincible

The Star:

Solar Invincible

Daily Record:

Solar Invincible

POSTDATA:

Duskaura

The Sun:

Angel Numbers

NEWMARKET:

Alvin

The Times:

Alvin

Telegraph:

Alvin

The Guardian:

Alvin

Daily Mirror:

Alvin