July 26 / 17.55 Bath

17.55

Good

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 3f 137y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 581121 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three course wins this season (1m-1m2f), leading close home on each occasion; still well handicapped on some of last year's form and, if anything, today's move back up in trip is in his favour; major player.
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4th

4

(2)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:12 Bath

Blue Hero

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Nine-time course scorer, most recently last August, but this seasonal debut doesn't look the time to catch him; has never scored when fresh.

7/1

14

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

14:22 Bath

Blue Hero

8st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Adrian Wintle

All nine wins have been here and slow ground not ideal on his last two visits; has a competitive show in him off this mark.

16/1

6th

4

(11)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:00 Bath

Blue Hero

9st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Nine-time course winner, on ground ranging from firm to good to soft; still on workable mark after 3lb rise for last month's C&D success and encountered traffic when only ninth on heavy ground here 11 days ago but, nevertheless, he'd appeal much more on a quicker surface.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: /000-4

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
In pretty good form over hurdles for new stable since the spring (won a seller in May) and was respectable fourth on the Flat at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) last month; each-way claims.
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2

20th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 5

14:40 Plumpton

Nevendon

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Alexandra Dunn

Kept on for third at Worcester (2m, good) in August and should be fine over today's longer trip, but was well beaten (albeit in a higher-grade race) at Chepstow last week and has become unreliable.

7/1

8

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

16:35 Chepstow

Nevendon

10st 13lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Alexandra Dunn

Record of 1-9 over fences so more exposed than some in here but responded positively to cheekpieces in his last two; this does look tougher, though.

5/1

1

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Nevendon

12st 0lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Alexandra Dunn

Versatile 8yo who is not very consistent but ran fairly well in first-time cheekpieces at Newton Abbot (2m, good) last month and is now only 2lb higher than when winning over fences at Southwell (2m, good) in the autumn.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: -85365

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress after last year's winning handicap debut but has been pretty consistent here in recent weeks; not beaten far when fifth of 14 in C&D event won by Uther Pendragon last Wednesday; could have a say.
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9th

7

(1)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

18:25 Bath

Susanbequick

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Joe Ponting

in touch with leaders, weakened quickly from over 3f out

20/1

6th

5

(6)

3rd Jul 2024

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

20:45 Bath

Susanbequick

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Joe Ponting

midfield

25/1

7th

6

(9)

6th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:34 Bath

Susanbequick

9st 3lb

J: William Cox

T: Joe Ponting

disputed lead, prominent after 2f, raced wide and lost ground quickly over 4f out

14/1

Form: 787945 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Returned from break with satisfactory run at Brighton in May but ran poorly there last month and has quite a bit more to prove than some of these.
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11th

5

(4)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:47 Lingfield (AW)

Largo Bay

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Michael Madgwick

Four course wins, latest two over C&D and 1m5f early in 2024 (both with no headgear; cheekpieces refitted today); creditable return from break at Kempton and no blame attached to his third over C&D since; not far away.

8/1

3rd

3

(5)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Lingfield (AW)

Largo Bay

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Madgwick

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders over 4f out, bit short of room over 2f out, went third over 1f out, no impression

5/1

3rd

3

(5)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Lingfield (AW)

Largo Bay

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Madgwick

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders over 4f out, bit short of room over 2f out, went third over 1f out, no impression

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 133111 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Progressive mare who is 4-6 for new stable this year, the most recent win gained over C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; latest 3lb rise does not look excessive, and she commands respect in her current mood.
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5th

5

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

17:23 Leicester

Gearings Point

9st 2lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sheena West

All four wins at about this trip in 2023, including over C&D; not totally clear whether she's still the same mare since back from an absence but she gave Moon Over The Sea some grief at Windsor (about 1m3f, good to firm) on her recent return to turf and has another good run in her.

9/4

2nd

11

(5)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:00 Windsor

Gearings Point

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

Winless since 2023 but she comes here in decent nick, fifth of 12 in 1m4f classified event at Lingfield in March; possibilities.

10/1

5th

5

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Gearings Point

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

C&D winner who enjoyed a productive 2023; losing run up to 18, but she was placed in a handicap over C&D last month and has each-way claims again.

6/1

11/2

Form: 077541 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
No longer the force of old but exploited some help from the handicapper when keeping on well to score over C&D (good) a week ago; no surprise if he poses a threat under 4lb penalty.
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12

(10)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:08 Bath

Uther Pendragon

8st 2lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: J S Moore

Veteran who is suited by this track and seems very versatile regarding trip/ground; soundly beaten over 2m1f here yesterday, though, and will probably find this race too competitive.

66/1

9

(14)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:28 Bath

Uther Pendragon

9st 6lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: J S Moore

Veteran who is suited by this track and seems very versatile regarding trip/ground; yet to strike form this season, though, and needs to prove he still has what it takes.

40/1

10

(8)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Uther Pendragon

9st 3lb

J: William Cox

T: J S Moore

Veteran of 133 races; three of his seven wins have been at this track (from 39 visits) but he has not won anywhere since July 2023 and has not been competitive this season, including two runs here.

25/1

10/1

Form: 113-53 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Gave pretty good account when third of six here (1m2f, firm) last month and has since won over hurdles in Jersey; will be fine over today's trip but others appeal more all the same.
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3

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Warwick

Princess T

11st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Won at Wincanton (1m7f, good) last October and is now just 1lb higher; however, this 10yo hasn't been at the top of her game on either outing this spring and was no match for Therapist at Stratford last time.

12/1

3

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Warwick

Princess T

11st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Won at Wincanton (1m7f, good) last October and is now just 1lb higher; however, this 10yo hasn't been at the top of her game on either outing this spring and was no match for Therapist at Stratford last time.

12/1

3rd

2

8th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

17:25 Stratford

Princess T

11st 7lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Has very good 7-31 strike-rate over hurdles but a couple of those wins were collected in small-field races in Jersey; didn't run badly when last of five at Exeter last month, after a layoff, and could be favoured if the ground ends up quicker than good here, but her two younger rivals appeal more.

5/1

Form: 70-000

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

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

10/1

Form: 664-64 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who managed only fourth of six when favourite at Nottingham (1m6f, good to firm) last month and has become rather disappointing; drops back in trip with visor added.
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6th

7

(2)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Nottingham

Shadowfax

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Scored in first-time cheekpieces at Chelmsford (1m6f) last November but he been beaten upwards of 23l in all four starts since; now 1lb below his winning mark but he needs a refitted cheekpieces and first-time tongue-tie combination to spark a major turnaround back on turf.

14/1

6th

7

(2)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Nottingham

Shadowfax

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

in touch with leaders, weakened and dropped to last over 3f out

14/1

4th

4

(2)

11th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Shadowfax

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

pressed leader, led after 1f, headed and raced in second after 4f, lost position 4f out, soon dropped to last on outer, outpaced and struggling from over 2f out

8/1

Form: 0/8045 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Missed all of last season and hasn't shown enough off basement marks this year to suggest she's the answer here.
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4th

8

17th Oct 2023

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

16:45 Hereford

Ocean Reach

10st 5lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Richard Price

Kept on for modest third from out of the weights in two selling handicaps in recent weeks, more recently on slower-than-ideal ground at Newton Abbot (2m2f, soft); that form isn't anything to get excited about but she's 14lb lower off her correct mark here.

11/2

3rd

8

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

14:45 Newton Abbot

Ocean Reach

10st 2lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Richard Price

took keen hold, midfield, outpaced 3 out, stayed on and went third approaching last, never near to challenge

10/1

5th

8

18th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Worcester

Ocean Reach

11st 1lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Richard Price

Didn't fare too badly when third in a Stratford seller this month; 8lb out of the handicap there and can race off her true mark now, which helps; place prospects but only 1-39 in her career.

14/1

Non-runners

Charlie Arthur

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.70
Straight Forecast £21.48
Tricast £188.17
Trifecta £249.70

Selections

WEST COUNTRY:

Blue Hero

RP RATINGS:

Princess T

SPOTLIGHT:

Gearing's Point

LAMBOURN:

Uther Pendragon

The Star:

Gearing's Point

The Times:

Blue Hero

Telegraph:

Blue Hero

The Guardian:

Blue Hero

Daily Mirror:

Blue Hero

The Sun:

Blue Hero

Daily Record:

Blue Hero

POSTDATA:

Princess T

D Express:

Princess T

Daily Mail:

Uther Pendragon