July 26 / 17.25 Bath

17.25

Good

Vickers Bet Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 2f 37y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Vickers Bet Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 623531 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Came good at ninth attempt, with clearcut success in Yarmouth classified (1m2f, good to soft) a week ago; has penalty to shoulder in this handicap but will be fine on the faster ground; likely contender.
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6th

8

(5)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Newmarket (July)

Bailar Contigo

9st 1lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Stuart Williams

Has form figures of 3112, all in Class 6, since wearing a tongue-tie; beaten narrowly at Lingfield (1m1f, soft) most recently; hard to dismiss despite going up in grade.

6/1

2nd

7

(4)

31st Jul 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield

Bailar Contigo

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

In-form filly who is bidding for a quickfire hat-trick, following 1m2f wins at Yarmouth (good to soft; classified event) and Bath (good; handicap); only 3lb higher than last time despite again incurring 6lb penalty; warrants respect.

15/8

1st

3

(6)

26th Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Bailar Contigo

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

made virtually all

4/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 985235 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; recent efforts over 1m have been very respectable but his tendency to race too freely is a nagging concern on this first attempt at 1m2f, and others in this line-up probably have more potential.
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9th

13

(3)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:05 Brighton

Billaki Mou

8st 11lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: George Baker

13-race maiden with a tendency to race too freely; slightly disappointing when upped to 11.6f at Bath recently (race won by Send In The Clouds) but placed twice over 1m2f beforehand and runs this track well; swaps usual visor for first-time hood today; would have something to prove if the ground is slower than good but could have a say.

8/1

4th

7

(5)

6th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:34 Bath

Billaki Mou

9st 1lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: George Baker

in touch with leaders

3/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -63752

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Seemingly aided by first-time cheekpieces when running a big race in defeat at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight go; nudged up 2lb for that but still features prominently in calculations.
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7th

11

(7)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Angel Of Peace

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

prominent

10/1

6th

13

(13)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Angel Of Peace

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Walker

took keen hold, prominent, led 1f out, headed and weakened inside final 110yds

5/1

Form: 6803

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Not living up to her pedigree but ran well from the front when third (albeit no match for wide-margin winner) on recent handicap debut at Salisbury (1m2f, soft); open to improvement now back on better ground.
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9th

11

(8)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Flammable

8st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Archie Watson

In decent nick without winning until coming in last of ten in 1m4f Ffos Las handicap 25 days ago; she needs to bounce back on her Tapeta debut.

16/1

10th

10

(3)

1st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

18:50 Ffos Las

Flammable

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Archie Watson

Minor honours in her two handicaps (1m2f; one on soft) and when fitted with cheekpieces behind Lailah in a Yarmouth classified (11.4f); front-runner in two of those; needs to find a bit extra for first win.

6/1

3rd

10

(5)

9th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

19:20 Yarmouth

Flammable

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Archie Watson

Bred to be a black-type performer but she hasn't pulled up any trees in five starts, albeit her latest fourth of 13 at Bath (1m2f, good) wasn't too bad; connections will be keen to find a race for her given her paddock value and cheekpieces go on for the first time; contender.

11/2

Form: 772536

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Placed twice on fast ground this season (1m4f/11.6f) and may not have been suited by good to soft when below form on latest outing but others here have more pressing claims; hooded for first time.
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3rd

3

16th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Queen Of Steel

11st 7lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Stayed on gamely to score at Leicester (2m4f, heavy) in January, her third hurdle win, and probably bettered that performance when close/clear second at Southwell (3m, soft) last month; competes off career-high mark here but still respected in current form.

15/8

2nd

5

18th Feb 2026

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell

Queen Of Steel

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Got on a roll last spring having joined this yard, winning at Ffos Las and Wetherby (2m4f/3m, good; cheekpieces) before clinching a Flat-race hat-trick at staying trips; brought her stable record to 6-11 when scoring at Leicester (about 2m4f, heavy) one month ago and holds leading claims once again.

2/1

1st

9

20th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

16:02 Leicester

Queen Of Steel

10st 13lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won two good-ground hurdles (2m4f/3m) and three consecutive Flat races during highly productive spell last spring/summer and bettered low-key reappearance run when respectable third at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) last month; may yet have a bigger performance in her.

7/1

33/1

Form: -84795

Last run: 120 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; suffered some interference when fifth of 11 off today's basement mark on AW in May but still needs to take a good step forward here.
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9th

11

(8)

4th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Alodia

8st 8lb

J: Shariq Mohd

T: Sylvester Kirk

pressed leaders

12/1

9th

10

27th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Alodia

9st 0lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Sylvester Kirk

No better than fourth (1m2f here) in her first 11 starts but was then beaten just a neck in six-runner handicap at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) on latest outing; considered seriously in this weak race.

4/1

2nd

8

(5)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

14:55 Brighton

Alodia

8st 11lb

J: Shariq Mohd

T: Sylvester Kirk

raced in second, chased clear leader after 4f, steady headway 4f out, outpaced over 1f out, rallied and pressed leader inside final furlong, kept on

25/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 5-4534

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Failed to build upon last month's fairly encouraging stable debut when well-held fourth in C&D maiden three weeks ago but makes her handicap debut in a low-grade event and remains unexposed.
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11th

13

10th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

15:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Postergal

9st 5lb

T: Grace Harris

Placed over 1m2f in a turf novice event in June but has found things tougher in three handicap starts; gradually slipping to a workable mark but has it to do at present.

20/1

7th

8

(9)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 6

17:00 Salisbury

Postergal

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Grace Harris

prominent, ridden and weakened from 2f out

20/1

7th

6

(2)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Postergal

9st 5lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Grace Harris

midfield

14/1

Form: 060

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Showed only glimmers of promise in his three qualifying runs (7f-1m2f) but might get more competitive now handicapping off a lowly mark; sports first-time cheekpieces.
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6th

6

20th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Warwick

The Craftymaster

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Tony Carroll

A nine-time Flat winner over 1m6f-2m, he made a pleasing hurdles debut when third of five finishers (with stablemate Alex The Great 27l back) in a Hereford maiden (2m, good) 15 days ago; steps up in trip and holds place claims.

7/1

3rd

6

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

18:12 Hereford

The Craftymaster

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Tony Carroll

Hurdles debutant who is a nine-time AW winner at 1m6f/2m, most recently in March; one of the better contenders in terms of achievements but an unconvincing turf record leaves him with something to prove.

11/2

6th

7

(7)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 24y

Class 5

16:15 Bath

The Craftymaster

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Tony Carroll

Got back on the scoresheet at Lingfield (2m, AW) last month and he ran to a similar level when fourth at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 11 days ago; on lower mark back on turf but he's struggled in his six runs in this sphere including three 2m handicaps; risks attached.

11/2

12/1

Form: 9-7704

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden; kept on for respectable fourth on recent stable debut at Salisbury (1m2f, soft; first-time blinkers) and is very closely matched with Flammable on that form, but his overall profile is not persuasive.
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0

7

(1)

27th Aug 2023

Good

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

15:00 Goodwood

Texas Boy

9st 2lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Mark Gillard

Exposed 3yo maiden who looks far from solid judged on 2023 form and has plenty to find on ratings in this field; best watched on debut for fourth trainer.

50/1

11th

9

3rd Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:08 Stratford

Texas Boy

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Syd Hosie

Twice placed on the Flat in Ireland but has been mostly poor in eight British starts, the latest pair for this yard; hurdle debut.

33/1

20/1

Form: 00065

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only five runs but was unable to land a telling blow in his first two handicaps (1m/1m2f; blinkers added last time) and needs to find something extra here.
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4th

6

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Nottingham

Two Plus Two

8st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Ed de Giles

Back in excellent form after 12 months off and landed 1m6f handicap at Bath nine days ago; up 3lb but this gutsy front-runner is not taken lightly.

3/1

1st

3

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:08 Bath

Two Plus Two

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed de Giles

Won on fast ground last May at Salisbury (1m6f) and Bath (11.5f); tailed off later that month but his recent reappearance here was a step back in the right direction; each-way claims if he's come on from that run.

10/1

4th

4

(1)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Two Plus Two

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Ed de Giles

Better than ever returned to turf last May when winning on fast ground at Salisbury and here; on a realistic mark for this belated return to action.

13/2

Form: 047-9

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Last of nine when 50-1 for seasonal/handicap/stable debut at Doncaster (1m) last month; upped in trip and dropped in grade here; considered only if much stronger in the betting this time.
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10th

4

(8)

14th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

14:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Timewaitsfornobody

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Six-race maiden who has finished in rear in her three handicaps (1m/1m2f) this summer; on same mark mark as for her eighth at Newbury (1m2f, good) last Thursday and she needs a transformation on this AW debut.

16/1

8th

9

(4)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:10 Nottingham

Timewaitsfornobody

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ian Williams

Still to get involved in a finish and was inclined to pull hard without the usual hood last time; the booking of Oisin Murphy draws the eye but she's 0-10 for the yard.

25/1

11th

5

(3)

26th Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Timewaitsfornobody

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Ian Williams

took keen hold

25/1

14/1

Form: -41360

Last run: 137 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Opened account in four-runner Chelmsford handicap (1m, AW) in January but not seen since a poor run at Wolverhampton in March and has a bit to prove on today's turf debut.
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10th

17

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

James Bradley

8st 8lb

T: Charlie Wallis

slowly into stride, in rear

16/1

8th

9

(5)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

James Bradley

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Charlie Wallis

midfield

5/1

2nd

9

(1)

21st Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

James Bradley

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Charlie Wallis

Won a small-field 1m handicap here in January off a 6lb higher mark; harder to enthuse over on recent evidence; accessories left off today.

20/1

13th
4 (13)
Atwixaday

16/1

Form: 880-37

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 19l when third of seven here (11.6f, good) on seasonal/handicap debut in May and safely held on AW since (1m4f); recently gelded; drops back in trip with first-time visor added; improvement required.
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7th

1

(7)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Atwixaday

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Soundly beaten at classified level the last twice and remains a thoroughly inconsistent maiden; others preferred.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.70
Straight Forecast £17.83
Tricast £44.52
Trifecta £54.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Bailar Contigo

SPOTLIGHT:

Flammable

D Express:

Angel Of Peace

The Guardian:

Billaki Mou

WEST COUNTRY:

Texas Boy

RP RATINGS:

Flammable

The Times:

Flammable

Daily Record:

Angel Of Peace

NEWMARKET:

Bailar Contigo

Telegraph:

Bailar Contigo

Daily Mail:

Bailar Contigo

Daily Mirror:

Bailar Contigo

The Sun:

Bailar Contigo

The Star:

Bailar Contigo