May 17 / 17.10 Bath

17.10

Good To Soft

Star Sports Bet Handicap (Bath Summer Sprint Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 5f 160y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Star Sports Bet Handicap (Bath Summer Sprint Series Qualifier)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 3406-1 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Course win number four (second in that race) when readily making all on return from 210 days off this month (Shesadabber second, The Daley Express 12th); 4lb higher now but no surprise if he holds on again.
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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

2nd

8

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

18:43 Bath

Symbol Of Hope

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Third in similar C&D race to this (good; first run since rejoining this stable) in June and also ran well when third in recent 5f handicap here (firm) but is not one to rely upon heavily and sometimes races too freely.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 544637

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
One of the most frustrating maidens in training; managed only eighth at Chepstow yesterday and bare 5f seems to suit him best; hood and cheekpieces replaced by blinkers.
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8

(8)

9th May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Fair And Square

10st 8lb

J: Miss Remie Morgan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Only one win from 47 starts and hasn't been at best since that success last August; soundly beaten for new yard last time and makes no appeal.

20/1

8

(8)

9th May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Fair And Square

10st 8lb

J: Miss Remie Morgan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Only one win from 47 starts and hasn't been at best since that success last August; soundly beaten for new yard last time and makes no appeal.

20/1

10th

8

(3)

25th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fair And Square

10st 8lb

J: Miss Remie Morgan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Off the mark at the 41st attempt when landing a Bath maiden (5.7f) in August but he's been well held in five runs since including on Tapeta in last three starts; continues to drop back down the weights but he has questions to answer for new yard; blinkers removed.

10/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 867-40 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Well behind Symbol Of Hope and Shesadabber here latest and first-time blinkers quickly replaced by regular cheekpieces; can pop up but is risky.
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9th

7

(10)

26th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:15 Bath

The Daley Express

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Ronald Harris

Nine-time winner who was useful in his prime and is suited by C&D; needs to up his game after two down-the-field runs this month but is now 5lb lower than when placed over C&D in May; can't be ruled out.

16/1

11th

7

(12)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:00 Bath

The Daley Express

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Ronald Harris

pressed leader

20/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:35 Chepstow

The Daley Express

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Ronald Harris

9yo who is not easy to predict but his last win was off 11lb higher at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) last summer and he showed signs of a revival with his third at Bath (5.6f, good) in May; that form has worked out quite well and this return to 6f is no problem; in the mix.

11/2

Form: 5776-0 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
No real sign of capitalising on falling mark/winning for this yard and stable looks to have much better prospects with Symbol Of Hope; tongue-tie retained; blinkers return to replace cheekpieces.
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11

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

The Cola Kid

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Back to form with a good second at Wolverhampton last week (7f); has a C&D win on his record and a repeat of that latest run would give him a chance but consistency hasn't always been his strong suit.

8/1

11

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

The Cola Kid

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Back to form with a good second at Wolverhampton last week (7f); has a C&D win on his record and a repeat of that latest run would give him a chance but consistency hasn't always been his strong suit.

8/1

2nd

11

(11)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Cola Kid

9st 0lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Grace Harris

Won a classified event at Bath (5.7f, good); mixed bag since and others are more appealing.

25/1

11/2

Form: 252-92

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Clear best of the rest behind Symbol Of Hope on second run for this yard/off a break here latest (5f); may struggle to reverse placings over this slightly longer trip.
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5th

5

(7)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Shesadabber

9st 6lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: David Evans

prominent

7/2

Form: 24-613

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Peak form last two starts (7f) but likes to lead and may struggle to dominate these sprinters; William Carson is 2-3 on her; hood returns.
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3

(6)

23rd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:15 Chepstow

Diamond Cottage

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Malcolm Saunders

Course regular who led close home to score over C&D (good) last month; reportedly unsuited by the soft ground when well beaten here 16 days ago; current mark is workable if she's back on song.

9/1

8th

6

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

Diamond Cottage

8st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: Malcolm Saunders

Notched a third course win when ending a losing run over C&D 17 days ago (unlucky Vape not far behind in sixth); got messed about a bit herself and has a fair chance of defying a 3lb rise.

3/1

1st

8

(9)

21st May 2025

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:35 Chepstow

Diamond Cottage

8st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Malcolm Saunders

Suffered lots of defeats since last win nearly two years ago, though went down by a short head at Salisbury (6f) two runs ago; she was entitled to run better here last week over the 7f, though.

16/1

Form: 66-449 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Dual winner at Brighton last year but may be out of her comfort zone early tackling shortest trip to date.
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7th

3

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Bear To Dream

9st 8lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Four wins over 6f/7f here; just 2lb above his last winning mark but well held in both starts since returning last month, including when behind three of these over C&D eight days ago; more needed; stable also runs Jackson Street.

16/1

7th

4

(9)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:40 Brighton

Bear To Dream

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Attwater

Not as consistent in recent times but rarely fails to give her running round here; little room for manoeuvre off this mark but a good test back down in trip will be fine and she holds each-way claims.

14/1

8th
11 (13)
Savalas

20/1

Form: -05465

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Mark has plummeted and yard could find him a race here but it's unlikely to be this 0-60 from stall 13.
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10

(11)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Savalas

9st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Veteran who has won three times here, the latest off 2lb higher over this trip last November; modest on turf lately, but each-way possibilities returned to this venue despite a wide draw.

10/1

12

(13)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Savalas

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Adrian Wintle

Veteran who has won three times here, the latest off 2lb higher over this trip last November; modest on turf lately, but each-way possibilities returned to this venue despite the widest stall.

25/1

10

(6)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Savalas

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Veteran hold-up performer; in fair form at Bath in May and 6f on fast ground suits him well; will need this to set up perfectly for him back from 12 weeks off though.

12/1

Form: 54780- CD

Last run: 248 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
40-1 winner off 2lb higher over C&D this time last year but ended the campaign on a low and she'll do well to take this off 248-day break.
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9th

8

(9)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

More Than Likely

9st 1lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Nikki Evans

Won twice at Bath last summer; down to a good mark but she's not been firing on all cylinders and her stamina for 7f remains a concern.

33/1

5th

9

(4)

8th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

More Than Likely

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Nikki Evans

midfield

10/1

8th

7

(9)

3rd Jul 2024

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

18:00 Bath

More Than Likely

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Nikki Evans

Has won over C&D three times but has shown only modest form since the last of those wins in July last year; she is well handicapped if she can return to form.

9/1

Form: 9-9291

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Kept off the turf for nearly two years before making all at Yarmouth 32 days ago; 5lb rise less of a concern than the competition she'll face for the lead returned to slightly shorter trip.
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8th

9

(6)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

18:05 Catterick

Delagate The Lady

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Struggled in three classified races before running poorly in a handicap at Redcar; all those runs were over 6f, the trip for all her wins.

14/1

10th

10

(11)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

19:30 Redcar

Delagate The Lady

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Four-time winner but she's struggled to threaten in classified races on her three starts this year; probably best to look elsewhere.

20/1

4th

3

(3)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Delagate The Lady

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Finished a long way behind Flavius Titus and Arlington at Newcastle last week; plenty to prove.

33/1

Form: 5121-7 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Ended 2022 in fine form; sent off favourite for return from 246 days off but plenty went wrong; tackles shortest trip to date and will have big task if again blowing the start; hood removed.
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0

5

(7)

24th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:40 Chepstow

Hagia Sophia

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Christopher Mason

Well suited by this C&D and ran well here last month when finding only an in-form rival too strong; blotted her copybook by refusing to race at Bath four weeks ago though and too much to prove after that.

6/1

0

7

(1)

26th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:40 Bath

Hagia Sophia

9st 5lb

J: William Cox

T: Christopher Mason

Won twice over 6f last summer and has kept on well to make the frame over that trip on both outings since fitted with cheekpieces last month; claims on that evidence but needs to prove she can handle this track (well down the field on both previous visits).

7/1

2nd

3

(4)

10th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:00 Chepstow

Hagia Sophia

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Christopher Mason

C&D winner off 2lb lower last summer; no impact in first two starts this season but she caught the eye with her strong-finishing fourth back here (cheekpieces added) last month; was beaten less than 2l in that race and she's a big player if she can build on it; has raced exclusively on on good/good to firm on turf.

13/2

12th
12 (2)
Okaidi

16/1

Form: 006-35

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
0-18; achieved joint-best RPR in Britain on last turf start over C&D (second to stablemate) but can't support on what we've seen lately; blinkers go on (hood tried once).
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9th

10

(8)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Chepstow

Okaidi

9st 0lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Tony Carroll

20-race maiden who isn't solid on 2023 form but may benefit from this step back up in trip; placed (on AW) in three of his last five attempts over 7f.

14/1

7th

7

(7)

9th Jun 2023

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:30 Bath

Okaidi

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

raced in last

10/1

12th

12

(2)

17th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:10 Bath

Okaidi

8st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, towards rear

16/1

16/1

Form: 666644

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over 7f at Brighton last August and those conditions when managing only fourth the last twice (behind Diamond Cottage first time); can probably oppose; wears headgear (blinkers) for the first time.
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5

(10)

21st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:20 Lingfield

Sapphires Moon

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Best effort this year when going close in Chepstow handicap (7f, good) three starts ago; record is just 1-32 but she has possibilities if taking well to first-time hood; sole win came at classified level.

10/1

6th

9

(9)

10th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Sapphires Moon

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, prominent, pushed along and led 2f out, edged left 1f out, headed final 110yds, soon no extra

10/1

5th

8

(5)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

19:55 Chepstow

Sapphires Moon

8st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Best run for a while when only just missing out over C&D (good) last week and, while a strike-rate of 1-30 is naturally worrying, she won't be far away with something similar.

3/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £59.00
Straight Forecast £42.96
Tricast £755.39
Trifecta £1099.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Symbol Of Hope

WEST COUNTRY:

Diamond Cottage

The Star:

Delagate The Lady

D Express:

Fair And Square

TOPSPEED:

The Cola Kid

Daily Mail:

Shesadabber

RP RATINGS:

Symbol Of Hope

POSTDATA:

Symbol Of Hope

The Times:

Symbol Of Hope

Telegraph:

Symbol Of Hope

The Guardian:

Symbol Of Hope

The Sun:

Symbol Of Hope

Daily Mirror:

Diamond Cottage

Daily Record:

Delagate The Lady