May 01 / 17.43 Bath

17.43

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £5129.32
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 13-712 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Steady improvement in recent times, progressing again for the step up to 1m this spring; raced keenly on heavy ground off this mark last time, when only cracking late, and holds leading claims.
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7th

7

(3)

17th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

15:55 Hamilton

Hiromichi

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Big prices and out of the frame in three starts since returning in April, albeit he met trouble when finishing in midfield in the Carlisle Bell (7.7f, soft) last month; 4lb lower than for the latest of two wins in April last year; interesting.

10/1

13

(12)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:50 Carlisle

Hiromichi

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Jack Channon

Two wins last April (1m, AW/soft) and he's 1lb lower than when last successful; the return to slow turf could also be a plus; however, he's failed to shine on either outing this season and has something to prove.

25/1

9th

9

(12)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Hiromichi

8st 11lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

7yo who has an impressive 8-28 strike-rate and is effective on Tapeta; he may have needed his comeback run at Newmarket last month but was beaten a long way at 66-1, and he was also below par last May/July on his final two outings last season; plenty to prove.

33/1

10/1

  • Place: £5.70

Form: 1/770- D

Last run: 270 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won twice on soft ground as a 2yo and these conditions should help back from nine months off, having only run on faster ground during a poor, light campaign last year (1m2f-1m4f); may need more help from the handicapper; market useful.
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5th

7

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

16:05 Carlisle

Wind Your Neck In

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Runner-up twice in February (including C&D on soft) before making it 14th time lucky over hurdles in 2m4f Sedgefield handicap (good) last month; he and the runner-up came well clear of the third so he should competitive off 6lb higher.

7/1

1st

5

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

14:18 Sedgefield

Wind Your Neck In

11st 8lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

0-13 over hurdles and becoming rather frustrating but came second twice over 2m3f last month (soft/good to soft) and seems very likely to be in the shake-up again here.

3/1

2nd

4

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Wind Your Neck In

11st 3lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Sam England

Last Flat win came in November 2023 and he's 0-12 over hurdles; however, he ran well when second off this reduced mark at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) last Monday and can be in the mix if backing that up.

5/2

3rd
8 (7)
Rival

5/1

Form: 8146-3 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won second time out as a 3yo and has a decent chance of following suit, having made a solid comeback a fortnight ago off the same mark; stays further and won't mind any rain.
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12

(3)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

15:03 Chepstow

Rival

8st 11lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: John & Rhys Flint

Infrequent winner who's found his level again in lesser handicaps of late having missed almost a year; gave his running once more behind Ajrad over C&D 11 days ago and is 7lb better off but the winner had a good bit in hand that day.

12/1

2

(10)

14th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:10 Chepstow

Rival

9st 7lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: John & Rhys Flint

Without a win since September 2022 but comes here after two good efforts at Windsor (1m, good to firm/soft) this summer and holds each-way claims.

7/1

Form: 2208-9 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Competitive in some decent handicaps last season and should do better than on her AW comeback, when things didn't fall her way; she's got into the habit of blowing the start, though, and can pull hard, so there are risks.
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4th

4

(7)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Spirit Of The Bay

9st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: John & Rhys Flint

Took her Chepstow record to 2-4 when seeing off five rivals over 1m2f last July but her form dipped at the end of the year; races over short of 1m for the first time in five years on her reappearance and a watching brief is the call despite her good record here.

14/1

9th

11

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:12 Bath

Spirit Of The Bay

9st 4lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Career win number six at Chepstow in July (1m2f, good) but levels have dipped the last twice; on a handy mark if she can get herself back on track.

12/1

1

(4)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

15:03 Chepstow

Spirit Of The Bay

9st 12lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

Boasts a good record here (1m2f winner last month off 4lb lower) and will be happier back down in class having hung right at Windsor last time; this trip's a bare minimum now, unless the ground eases (seems unlikely), but the big field will help.

16/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 17007- D

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Three wins last year, all from the front over this trip, and resumes on his last successful mark having lost his way latterly; is currently 2-2 on Tapeta and it remains to be seen whether these conditions are optimal.
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12th

10

(10)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Alazwar

10st 4lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

7lb lower than for his Newbury win last summer; second of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month but that has been followed by two heavy defeats; comes with risks attached.

12/1

10th

1

(6)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Alazwar

11st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

5lb lower than for his Newbury win last summer; second of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) on his penultimate start but ran poorly at Wolverhampton last week; revival not out of the question.

6/1

9th

3

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alazwar

11st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Has gone close when placed twice this year, latest when second of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) last Monday; on a decent mark and is one to consider.

9/2

14/1

Form: 5218-8 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Started life as a sprinter, including when winning here (has since looked best served by switchback tracks), and is going beyond 7f for the first time; didn't offer much on his AW comeback recently.
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4

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Marlay Park

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jim Boyle

Epsom specialist who predictably ran well in sole Brighton attempt; well treated on lots of 7f form; gives 1m a belated second go.

8/1

6th

7

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:15 Epsom

Marlay Park

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Epsom specialist who has form figures of 3127 in this race, the win in 2022; on a two-year losing spell but ran encouragingly (third to Kisskodi) over C&D most recently; possibilities off current mark.

7/1

3rd

9

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:12 Epsom

Marlay Park

9st 7lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Has form on all surfaces; won this in 2021 and 2023, and finished a close second in 2022, but he was well beaten when favourite here 12 months ago and his form has been quite mixed this year; he's a possible reviver back in this race but he hasn't justified shortish prices on last two starts, including over C&D, which leaves questions to answer.

9/1

Form: 42236-

Last run: 163 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Not at her best on the AW when last seen but otherwise turned in a string of consistent efforts off this sort of mark last season; needs to find a bit more if she's to take this back from five months off though.
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3rd

4

1st Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:50 Sedgefield

Thebeautifulgame

11st 3lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

midfield

7/1

4th

11

4th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Kilbeggan

Thebeautifulgame

10st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Two Flat wins in Britain; had struggled in handicap hurdles until much more encouraging third at Downpatrick last week under positive ride in first-time cheekpieces (despite mistake last); headgear surprisingly left off here but major player.

4/1

3rd

10

26th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:30 Downpatrick

Thebeautifulgame

11st 5lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

prominent

33/1

Form: -00865 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
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2nd

3

(12)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two wins last year on good ground for different trainers, including 7.5f Roscommon handicap off 80; now 10lb lower plus talented claimer takes off another 5lb; got his favoured ground when eyecatching third of 14 at Roscommon from tough draw 18 days ago; big chance.

4/1

3rd

15

(17)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Shoot To Kill

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two wins last year included this race off a mark of 80 when trained by Stephen Thorne; 8lb lower now, talented claimer takes off another 5lb and gets his favoured good ground for the first time this year; drawn wide but dangerous to dismiss.

10/1

13th

10

(12)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Shoot To Kill

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Noel C Kelly

Veteran has won 12 of his 81 starts including five wins on turf; best form is on good ground, though he wasn't beaten that far over C&D on testing ground last October; has had a pipe opener at Dundalk and could outrun odds off 4lb lower.

33/1

Non-runners

Shoot To Kill

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £24.00
Straight Forecast £25.12
Tricast £139.01
Trifecta £128.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hiromichi

RP Ratings:

Alazwar

Telegraph:

Wind Your Neck In

Daily Mail:

Spirit Of The Bay

TOPSPEED:

Marlay Park

The Sun:

Alazwar

POSTDATA:

Hiromichi

The Times:

Hiromichi

The Guardian:

Hiromichi

D Express:

Hiromichi

Daily Mirror:

Hiromichi

The Star:

Hiromichi

Daily Record:

Hiromichi