May 26 / 16.30 Bath

16.30

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 1m 2f 37y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.30
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 847-64 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
5lb lower than for last April's Yarmouth win (1m2f, good); solid fourth at Windsor two weeks ago and now drops in class; high on the list.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:15 Yarmouth

Show Biz Kid

9st 4lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Dropped into Class 6 company at Bath (1m2f, firm) last month and proved far too strong for eight rivals; a 7lb rise against better opposition asks more of him but he's still one to consider.

9/2

1st

1

(6)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Show Biz Kid

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

5lb lower than for last April's Yarmouth win (1m2f, good); solid fourth at Windsor two weeks ago and now drops in class; high on the list.

4/1

4th

7

(2)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Show Biz Kid

10st 12lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

In good form in the first half of 2025, including a 1m2f win at Yarmouth (good ground) last April; ended the year quietly and he was only in midfield in a 1m2f handicap at Nottingham on his reappearance last month; on a dangerous mark if using that as a stepping stone.

15/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 52685- CD

Last run: 218 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Course winner (extended 1m3f) on last April's reappearance; ended that campaign with some lesser efforts but he returns on a feasible mark and can't be discounted.
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5th

9

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:30 Windsor

Jimmy Mark

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Zoe Hawkins

Five wins under the care of Stuart Kittow; creditable second at Bath on seasonal debut; has filled the same position in both attempts over C&D; again has place claims.

11/2

2nd

5

(1)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Jimmy Mark

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Zoe Hawkins

Course winner (extended 1m3f) on last April's reappearance; ended that campaign with some lesser efforts but he returns on a feasible mark and can't be discounted.

8/1

5th

8

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jimmy Mark

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Stuart Kittow

Five-time turf winner, the latest over an extended 1m3f at Bath in April; finished second in four of his next five starts but his form has dipped the last twice; should be fully effective on AW and he's one to consider.

6/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 405354

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
0-15 but there have been some good runs along the way, including here; others look to have more pressing claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Knightmare

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

Still seeking his first win after 20 attempts but he has finished second in three of his last four starts, including C&D; Billy Loughnane booked and he is more appealing than most.

11/10

2nd

6

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:43 Bath

Knightmare

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

0-19 but found just the even-money favourite who has won again since too strong in first-time blinkers (retained) at Ffos Las last week; should cope with dropping back to 1m from 1m2f and is drawn to attack.

7/2

2nd

2

(7)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Ffos Las

Knightmare

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Regressive maiden but hasn't been running too badly and it was a classified race in which he was second two starts back (8.6f); should run well in new blinkers.

5/1

Form: 1-0723 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
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.
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7th

2

(7)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:36 Chepstow

Bobby Dassler

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Barry John Murphy

Returned to winning ways when scoring over C&D (good) last month off 4lb lower; raced too freely at Ffos Las two days later and may be worth considering back at his last winning venue.

12/1

3rd

5

(5)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Ffos Las

Bobby Dassler

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Barry John Murphy

Placed three times from four starts here but his regular hunting ground is Bath and he scored there (1m, heavy) off 5lb lower wearing a new hood/tongue-tie combination in October; kept to that track until the hood was removed in ten-runner handicap at Chepstow (1m, good) on Monday when he saw it well to score under Mason Paetel; carries 4lb penalty but won't mind what the weather does; player.

7/2

1st

5

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Bobby Dassler

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Barry John Murphy

Patchy round Bath for his current yard this year, mainly over further; ran poorly ten days ago, hard to predict and some way down the pecking order.

16/1

4/1

Form: 556544 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won twice on turf in the autumn of 2025, including C&D; well handicapped on that form and his last two efforts have been respectable; should go well with Rossa Ryan up for the first time.
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7th

6

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:50 Brighton

Annexation

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Has yet to score this year but is getting close, finishing second of eight over C&D (good to firm) last Tuesday; 8lb lower than for his two wins last autumn.

100/30

2nd

3

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:13 Brighton

Annexation

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

At the veteran stage and has finished unplaced in his last ten starts, but now 8lb below his last winning mark; could still have a big effort in him.

7/2

5th

3

(8)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Annexation

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Won twice on turf in the autumn of 2025, including C&D; well handicapped on that form and his last two efforts have been respectable; should go well with Rossa Ryan up for the first time.

4/1

Form: 890-70

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner in December but well short of that level over hurdles and in one Flat run this year; down in the weights but with a point to prove.
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4th

2

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

19:32 Epsom

Dissident

9st 12lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Maiden hurdle winner but he's 0-10 on the Flat and keeps weakening no matter what trip he faces; slipping down the weights but he's difficult to fancy.

20/1

7th

5

(9)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

16:18 Yarmouth

Dissident

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Hurdle winner at Doncaster (2m, good to soft; first-time blinkers) in December but struggled in his next five starts; ran a bit better when sixth of nine at Bath (1m2f, firm) 15 days ago but isn't certain to back that up; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

10/1

6th

2

(5)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Dissident

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Hurdle winner in December but well short of that level over hurdles and in one Flat run this year; down in the weights but with a point to prove.

9/1

Form: 2500-5 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Five wins at 1m, the latest two coming at this track in 2024; didn't run badly on his seasonal return here a fortnight ago (1m, firm); capable off this mark but the start is always a major concern where he is concerned.
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5th

1

(9)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ffos Las

Racing Demon

9st 12lb

J: William Carver

T: Ed de Giles

Yet again he missed the break before going down narrowly at Chepstow last week (1m, good; handles softer); too risky when he's almost certain to give himself another uphill battle by starting slowly.

9/2

2nd

1

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:35 Chepstow

Racing Demon

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ed de Giles

Two wins and a second in four starts over C&D and he is running at this lower level for just the second time, so there are positives; on the flip side, he's almost certain to miss the break and can give it away completely at the stalls; risky.

8/1

7th

4

(3)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Racing Demon

9st 2lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Ed de Giles

Five wins at 1m, the latest two coming at this track in 2024; didn't run badly on his seasonal return here a fortnight ago (1m, firm); capable off this mark but the start is always a major concern where he is concerned.

8/1

4/1

Form: 135-52 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
1m win here last September off a 2lb lower mark; two respectable runs here last month and stepping back up in trip can help; each-way chance.
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7th

1

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:43 Bath

Baynoona

9st 9lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Sue Gardner

Sole win came over C&D under Millie Wonnacott last September; had the odd ground/trip excuse since and was messed around in the closing stages at Chepstow last time; chance.

10/1

7th

9

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Baynoona

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Sue Gardner

Second at Bath in the spring before appearing not to see out 1m2f on latest outing (not for the first time); last autumn's win (good to soft) came off a similar mark and it wouldn't be a shock were she to pop up.

10/1

8th

9

(7)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Baynoona

8st 7lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Sue Gardner

1m win here last September off a 2lb lower mark; two respectable runs here last month and stepping back up in trip can help; each-way chance.

4/1

12/1

Form: 50-658

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
2lb lower than for her AW success (7f) last October; little to celebrate this year and her stamina for 1m2f has to be taken on trust.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

20:25 Lingfield

Rovinia

9st 9lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Roger Teal

Consistent last year but has lost her way since over a variety of trips; this is her first crack at 0-50 company but others have more pressing claims.

12/1

5th

6

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:52 Brighton

Rovinia

9st 5lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Roger Teal

Started well for this yard and her good run of form led to breakthrough win at Kempton (7f, AW) in October; struggled over a variety of trips on her last five starts, however, including from this career-low mark at Bath on Tuesday.

14/1

9th

7

(2)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Rovinia

8st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Roger Teal

2lb lower than for her AW success (7f) last October; little to celebrate this year and her stamina for 1m2f has to be taken on trust.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £32.00
Straight Forecast £28.69
Tricast £266.44
Trifecta £306.60

Selections

WEST COUNTRY:

Baynoona

SPOTLIGHT:

Show Biz Kid

RP RATINGS:

Annexation

The Star:

Dissident

The Times:

Knightmare

The Guardian:

Racing Demon

Telegraph:

Baynoona

Daily Mail:

Baynoona

Daily Mirror:

Baynoona

Daily Record:

Baynoona

NEWMARKET:

Show Biz Kid

D Express:

Show Biz Kid

POSTDATA:

Annexation

The Sun:

Annexation