July 12 / 18.10 Bath

18.10

Good To Firm

Blackmore Electrical Contractors Handicap (Bath Summer Stayers’ Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 5f 11y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Blackmore Electrical Contractors Handicap (Bath Summer Stayers’ Series Qualifier)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: /98004

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Never the same since a heavy hurdling fall 19 months ago and he's been beaten 10l or more in his four runs (1m4f-2m) this season; ran into a handicap blot when fourth at Kempton last time but he's now 0-12 since his sole win in 2021 and others are preferred; cheekpieces are removed and tongue-tie/visor go on.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

6

(14)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Bath

Dirham Emirati

9st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Gary Moore

All the better for this headgear combination and only narrowly failed in his hat-trick bid last time when third to Zillion; essentially 1lb lower with Connor Planas taking off 3lb; shortlisted.

6/1

3rd

2

(11)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 5f 11y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

Dirham Emirati

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary Moore

Turned things around in new headgear when scoring over C&D (good) last month and he followed up with another narrow win over 1m6f here last time; only 2lb higher than for that success and he remains very well treated on his old form; big player in hat-trick bid.

11/4

1st

2

(3)

26th Jul 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Dirham Emirati

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary Moore

slowly into stride

7/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: -78924

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
23-race maiden but he went close at Windsor (11.4f) on his penultimate run and was a fair fourth of 15 in a classified event there last time; should be fine on this step back up in trip and he has each-way claims; has form on good to firm and soft.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(1)

31st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Urban Forest

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Ed de Giles

Went close to getting off the mark over 1m5f here (good; acts on good to soft) in July; lesser effort upped to 1m6f over C&D next time but wasn't beaten far at Brighton since and worth another go at a staying trip.

5/1

7th

8

(4)

21st Aug 2023

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:15 Brighton

Urban Forest

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Ed de Giles

took keen hold, midfield

16/1

8th

10

(8)

26th Jul 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Urban Forest

8st 12lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ed de Giles

A maiden after 24 runs but went down fighting when close second to Dirham Emirati here (1m5f, good) a fortnight ago and remains unexposed over this sort of trip; ought to be on the premises again.

4/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 342-13 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Just two wins from 37 starts but she scored with plenty in hand at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to firm) last month before a fair third in a tactical race at Brighton (1m4f) last time; remains feasibly treated on her best form and she's a key player back up in trip.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(9)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Hidden Pearl

9st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Winning for a fifth time (all on turf) when doing it comfortably at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to firm) but well beaten since then; wouldn't be the percentage play.

16/1

1

(1)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:53 Nottingham

Hidden Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: John Berry

Winning for a fifth time (all on turf) when doing it comfortably at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to firm) but then trailed home last at Bath; Taryn Langley returns with a 7lb claim and if back on her game she'd have every chance.

12/1

Form: 6/886-

Last run: 333 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Six-time hurdle winner, including at Cartmel (2m1f, good) in May; another solid effort in that code last month but he's yet to be placed in ten Flat runs and comes with risks attached back in this sphere.
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6th

5

17th Oct 2023

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

17:00 Huntingdon

Appreciate

11st 7lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

towards rear, outpaced and lost touch after 3 out, tailed off

7/2

4th

4

3rd Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Worcester

Appreciate

11st 4lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Milton Harris

6-17 over hurdles, the latest win gained at Cartmel (2m1f, good) in May; very respectable fifth off today's career-high mark in competitive race at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft) in July; probably won't be far away.

7/1

5th

3

22nd Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

14:05 Market Rasen

Appreciate

11st 13lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Milton Harris

Has very good 6-16 strike-rate over hurdles, the latest win gained at Cartmel (2m1f, good) in May; current mark probably requires a career-best effort but he could plausibly have untapped potential over this trip.

9/1

Form: -52346

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent 17-race maiden who has been well held here (1m) and at Brighton (1m2f) in her last two starts; has plenty to prove again and this is a new trip.
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10th

10

(8)

21st Aug 2023

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:15 Brighton

Cape Cornwall Rose

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Sir Mark Todd

led, 6 lengths ahead after 2f, reduced lead 5f out

9/1

5th

10

(9)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 5f 11y

Class 6

18:10 Bath

Cape Cornwall Rose

9st 0lb

J: Dane O’Neill

T: Sir Mark Todd

led

12/1

Form: 0-7643

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden but she's run well in her last two handicaps including a third of eight at Leicester (1m4f, good; behind a progressive subsequent winner) two weeks ago; has claims if she can find a bit extra at this new trip.
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4th

3

(1)

1st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

18:50 Ffos Las

Lailah

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: James Fanshawe

Unraced on softer than good; ninth attempt when off the mark in a ten-runner classified at Yarmouth (11.4f, good) last time and she did it in clearcut style, leading 1f out; player if reproducing that form and some earlier efforts weren't far away.

6/1

1st

6

(1)

9th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

19:20 Yarmouth

Lailah

9st 11lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: James Fanshawe

0-8 but she has shown promise, notably over C&D in June and at Leicester a fortnight later; not so good at Bath four weeks ago (upped to 1m5f) but this is a drop in grade and she's more appealing than many; unraced on slower than good.

4/1

6th

4

(8)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 5f 11y

Class 6

18:10 Bath

Lailah

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Fanshawe

Seven-race maiden but she's run well in her last two handicaps including a third of eight at Leicester (1m4f, good; behind a progressive subsequent winner) two weeks ago; has claims if she can find a bit extra at this new trip.

7/2

Form: 600259 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with a good second at Wetherby (1m5f, good to firm) last month but he's back back in the doldrums in both runs since and is now 0-19 since his last win 15 months ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(1)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

The Resdev Way

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

towards rear

8/1

8th

4

(5)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

The Resdev Way

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

raced wide, never better than midfield

5/2

8th

4

(5)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

The Resdev Way

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

raced wide, never better than midfield

5/2

Form: 07/0/8

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has not finished closer than 8l to a winner in her five starts including in two handicaps (9.4f/1m4f); her last run at Kempton in May was after a long absence but she needs a transformation on this switch back to turf.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(8)

28th May 2024

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Eaux De Vie

9st 0lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Sylvester Kirk

0-17 and has been soundly beaten since finishing runner-up at Kempton (1m3f) in March; easy to dismiss.

50/1

11th

11

(8)

28th May 2024

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Eaux De Vie

9st 0lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Sylvester Kirk

0-17 and has been soundly beaten since finishing runner-up at Kempton (1m3f) in March; easy to dismiss.

50/1

11th

10

(12)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:40 Bath

Eaux De Vie

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Sylvester Kirk

Longstanding maiden who's lost her way of late and has run on turf only once (well held here); the switch from blinkers to a first-time visor will need to make a difference.

20/1

12/1

Form: 53142/ CD

Last run: 632 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been on firm ground here and first two were over C&D; ended 2021 with a near-miss at this track (11.6f) but he's not been seen since and now returns for a new yard after 632 days off; hard to know what to expect and market should guide.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(8)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

13:40 Bath

Street Jester

10st 2lb

J: Miss Zoe Lewis

T: Deborah Faulkner

Three-time course winner but returned from a long absence this summer and well beaten on all three starts since (all here).

40/1

13th

6

(9)

4th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:35 Bath

Street Jester

9st 6lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Bill Turner

Three-time course winner, all on firm ground (two over further), who's endured two long absences during his career; not entirely without hope in two runs back but conditions would be a worry in first-time headgear.

25/1

12th

5

(11)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Street Jester

9st 6lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Bill Turner

in touch with leaders

25/1

Form: 770-00

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has struggled at big prices in all six runs including three handicaps (1m2f/1m4f); can only be watched until she shows some positive signs.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(4)

26th Jul 2023

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Topofthetrifle

8st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Richenda Ford

Yet to show any worthwhile form after seven runs; can't be recommended.

100/1

10th

11

(11)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 5f 11y

Class 6

18:10 Bath

Topofthetrifle

9st 0lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Richenda Ford

in rear

50/1

11th

11

(1)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

14:30 Leicester

Topofthetrifle

9st 0lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Richenda Ford

Big prices and has been beaten 13l or more in all of her five runs, including two 1m2f handicaps; can only be watched until she shows some positive signs.

66/1

Form: -26144

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Her last three wins have been at Wolverhampton but her first success was on turf (1m4f, good to soft) and she's still lightly raced in this sphere; returns from a short break but was in good form on Tapeta in the spring and she's respected back on turf.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(3)

8th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jenny Ren

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Sarah Hollinshead

dwelt start, in rear

20/1

8th

9

(9)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jenny Ren

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Her last three wins have come over C&D and latest was last March; well handicapped on that form but she's finished down the field here in her last five runs and needs a major revival after wind surgery.

25/1

8th

9

(9)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jenny Ren

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Her last three wins have come over C&D and latest was last March; well handicapped on that form but she's finished down the field here in her last five runs and needs a major revival after wind surgery.

25/1

Non-runners

Jenny Ren

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £41.20
Straight Forecast £40.58
Tricast £172.91
Trifecta £173.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lailah

POSTDATA:

Hidden Pearl

The Times:

Appreciate

RP RATINGS:

Urban Forest

WEST COUNTRY:

Street Jester

Telegraph:

Lailah

The Guardian:

Lailah

Daily Mirror:

Lailah

The Sun:

Lailah

D Express:

Appreciate

The Star:

Appreciate

NEWMARKET:

Hidden Pearl

Daily Mail:

Hidden Pearl

Daily Record:

Hidden Pearl