July 01 / 19.08 Bath

19.08

Firm

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  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 0m 5f 160y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 657115 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Returned to Tony Carroll and left a couple of quiet AW runs behind when scoring over C&D (beat She Went Whoosh by nearly 3l) and at Brighton (6f) in May; came up short in hat-trick bid at Windsor on Monday but was out of his comfort zone early over the bare 5f before plugging on into fifth; not dismissed if turned out quickly.
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5th

8

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:12 Leicester

Neptune Legend

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

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

15:50 Bath

Neptune Legend

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Three wins this year, two here, latterly beating Sisters In The Sky by 3l when 5lb lower; not so clever since.

10/1

14th

4

(11)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Neptune Legend

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Three turf wins (fast ground) since rejoining Tony Carroll, one of them coming over C&D; up in the weights as a result and the recent rain will suit others more.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 748349 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Landed this race off 7lb higher last year; couldn't get involved over the bare 5f here 18 days ago but his two previous runs over this slightly longer trip were encouraging; likely there or thereabouts.
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7th

15

(3)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

15:50 Bath

Sisters In The Sky

8st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

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

15:00 Bath

Sisters In The Sky

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

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

4th

10

(7)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:25 Windsor

Sisters In The Sky

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

Nine wins in his 91-race career and he was beaten by two noses (by Jackie Brown and Symbol Of Hope) over 5.7f at Bath on latest start, flying at the finish having been last of nine inside the final 1f; that classified race puts him back in the picture but Bath is his most usual hunting ground and his only appearance here was in 2023.

8/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 234262 CD BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Authoritative win over C&D on first start for Chris Gordon last May and plenty went wrong when bidding to win that race again two starts ago (surely would have been heavily involved with a clear run); beaten into second at even-money on AW next time but the winner rather stole it; shortlisted.
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13th

11

(12)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

15:50 Bath

Southbank

8st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

Five of his six wins have come on the AW but consistent in the main on most surfaces and came from behind to be third to Neptune Legend here 74 days ago; has run well after similar breaks in the past.

12/1

3rd

5

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:08 Bath

Southbank

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Chris Gordon

Authoritative win over C&D on first start for Chris Gordon last May and plenty went wrong when bidding to win that race again two starts ago (surely would have been heavily involved with a clear run); beaten into second at even-money on AW next time but the winner rather stole it; shortlisted.

5/2

Form: 477038 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Won seven times here; back with Grace Harris last two starts; lasted pretty long in front over C&D but was then beaten a fair way out when ridden the same way over the bare 5f here 18 days ago (just held off reopposing stablemate Sisters In The Sky for eighth).
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8th

10

(2)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Symbol Of Hope

9st 0lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Losing run stretches back two years but he finished well for third behind Recon Mission here recently after missing the break; each-way chance.

8/1

3rd

9

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:30 Bath

Symbol Of Hope

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

8yo who is without a win since August 2024; however, he was beaten just a nose in a classified here (5.7f, firm) in July and 6f stretched him at Windsor last time; this seven-time course winner could play a leading role back here and back down in trip.

13/2

7th

11

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:25 Windsor

Symbol Of Hope

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Pipped by Jackie Brown in a 5.7f classified at Bath last time, with Sisters In The Sky finishing strongly another nose back; that was so nearly his first win for two years (8-81 overall) but coming fourth in 2022 was easily his best result from five visits here.

8/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 1000-7

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has won on turf but is happiest on AW; expected to be caught out by this shorter trip on his return from nearly five months off.
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8th

5

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:20 Bath

Ten Club

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

6lb lower than for his Lingfield success (7f, AW) last November; should be winning soon but he will need a strong pace at this trip and that isn't assured.

12/1

8th

2

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Ten Club

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

On a dangerous mark and he could get away with this trip in a well-run race but he took a nasty fall at Chepstow seven weeks ago and perhaps best watched on the back of that.

8/1

Form: 352880

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Best of the rest behind Neptune Legend over C&D in May (sole course run) but she's struggled since.
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11th

10

(11)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

She Went Whoosh

8st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Scott Dixon

1-38, the win gained over 5f at Lingfield (AW) in spring 2025; came second off her basement mark at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) in May but recent efforts have been disappointing.

33/1

9th

8

(1)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

She Went Whoosh

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Sole win from 37 starts came on the AW at Lingfield (5f) last April; runner-up at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) in May but she's struggled in four starts since; stablemate of Megaphone.

20/1

Form: 2-6559 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
First visit here was a winning one (this trip; did it nicely; May 2025) and he hasn't run a bad race at the track since, most recent example when not getting the rub of the green in a 0-70 two starts ago (finished fifth); soft ground a valid excuse latest; of interest in first-time blinkers.
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8th

4

(5)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hidden Verse

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Dr Richard Newland

Both wins have been on turf at Bath and Chepstow; yet to make the frame this year and hasn't raced much on AW; best watched.

20/1

7th

3

(6)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:08 Bath

Hidden Verse

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

First visit here was a winning one (this trip; did it nicely; May 2025) and he hasn't run a bad race at the track since, most recent example when not getting the rub of the green in a 0-70 two starts ago (finished fifth); soft ground a valid excuse latest; of interest in first-time blinkers.

8/1

9th

2

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Hidden Verse

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Scored twice last summer (including over C&D) and comes here on the back of a solid fifth in 5.5f Bath handicap 25 days ago; not out of things from an easing mark.

10/1

Form: 055-57 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Triple winner (one C&D) for Ollie Sangster last year; uncompetitive for new connections, including in first-time tongue-tie (retained) at Nottingham four weeks ago; better options elsewhere.
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2nd

6

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:30 Bath

Fancy Dancer

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Hayley Burton

She's failed to shine on turf this year but has finished second at Wolverhampton on two of her last three starts (5f, AW) and she won here last summer; has a big part to play if the return to grass isn't an issue.

9/2

2nd

5

(3)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fancy Dancer

9st 4lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Hayley Burton

Three wins for Ollie Sangster last year, including at this track (6f); best run for new yard when second in a C&D classified race last month and a subsequent defeat in a Newmarket Class 4 is easy to overlook; each-way shout back down in grade.

7/1

10th

10

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Fancy Dancer

8st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Hayley Burton

Dual turf winner who normally plies her trade in a lower grade and her second of six a fortnight ago came in a classified event; 7lb out of the handicap and will likely find this too tall an order.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.90
Straight Forecast £26.76
Tricast £48.43
Trifecta £67.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hidden Verse

Telegraph:

Southbank

The Guardian:

Neptune Legend

POSTDATA:

Sisters In The Sky

NEWMARKET:

Fancy Dancer

WEST COUNTRY:

Symbol Of Hope

RP RATINGS:

Hidden Verse

The Times:

Hidden Verse

Daily Mail:

Hidden Verse

The Sun:

Southbank

Daily Record:

Southbank

Daily Mirror:

Sisters In The Sky

D Express:

Neptune Legend

The Star:

Neptune Legend