August 04 / 19.35 Bath

19.35

Good To Soft

Cortus Ltd Hardfacing & Machining Specialists Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 3f 137y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Cortus Ltd Hardfacing & Machining Specialists Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 312256 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Looked unlucky not to finish closer behind Uther Pendragon over C&D last time and is 2lb lower tonight; is more consistent than most at this level but has a patchy record at best on slow turf.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

9

18th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Lingfield

Big Jimbo

10st 9lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Poor Flat performer; beat only three rivals when making a successful debut over fences at Fontwell (2m2f, good to soft) and hasn't threatened since then; others preferred.

12/1

5

7th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 4

16:12 Fontwell

Big Jimbo

10st 5lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Struggled to get competitive off basement Flat mark last month, after a layoff, but made winning chase debut in small-field contest here (2m2f, good) nine days ago; did that a shade cosily and is only 3lb higher now; must be considered.

15/8

1st

6

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

Class 4

19:18 Fontwell

Big Jimbo

10st 2lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Not seen under jumps rules since pulled up in soft-ground handicap hurdle in April 2023 and has been in poor form on the Flat since last summer; has too much to prove on chasing debut; refitted cheekpieces replace visor.

33/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 50008

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
First signs of life on his turf debut over C&D last time, when not far behind a few of tonight's rivals at a huge price; is a half-brother to four winners (none on this sort of ground) and that gave something to build on.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(4)

8th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Gautrey

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

midfield

5/1

4th

7

(2)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 5f 11y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

Gautrey

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Tony Carroll

Six-race maiden but he ran his best race so far when finishing well out wide to go close here (11.6f, good to soft) two weeks ago; only 1lb higher than for that and he's open to more progress on step up to this trip; interesting contender.

11/2

25/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form: 8805

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Stable has been among the winners with jumpers of late but this filly has finished well beaten at huge prices all four starts, including one in a bumper; would want to see some support in first-time cheekpieces before considering her.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

16:42 Newbury

Mini Mildred

11st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Followed up four Flat wins with a maiden hurdle win in Jersey in June 2024; had a long absence afterwards but signs of running back into form when a near 10l third of 15 at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft); wouldn't be certain to stay this far, however.

25/1

4th

9

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Mini Mildred

11st 10lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Four Flat wins in a row prior to completing five-timer on hurdle debut in Jersey in June 2024; following a long absence she's been handed some tough tasks this season in her first three chases, and she has far more realistic claims now in a handicap on her second hurdle start; interesting.

20/1

5th

3

14th Jan 2026

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 1

15:15 Newbury

Mini Mildred

11st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Completed her five-timer (Flat/hurdles) at a modest level on the mainland and in Jersey; limitations exposed in a couple of Listed chases since, finishing last of five latest; similar outcome is on the cards.

100/1

12/1

Form: 775416 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Not as good or consistent as he was but is still capable, as when having five of these behind off a 3lb lower mark over C&D last month; typically failed to back that up last week but is fine on any ground.
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 502377

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Maiden who wasn't best suited by the way things panned out behind Uther Pendragon over C&D last time; has been threatening for a while but slower ground is an unknown.
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Verdict Starting price

7

(5)

1st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:35 Bath

Ladypacksapunch

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Won off a similar mark here (11.6f, firm) last August but that is her only success from 41 starts and she's been out of sorts in last three runs; down the list.

16/1

4

(5)

25th Jun 2025

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:50 Bath

Ladypacksapunch

9st 6lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Grace Harris

Just 1-40 but the win did come here (11.5f, firm) and her latest defeat can probably be put down to testing conditions; handicapped to be competitive.

10/1

7th

10

(6)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Chepstow

Ladypacksapunch

8st 9lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Grace Harris

Running well enough to think she can be involved to some extent but her convincing Bath win at about 1m3f in August came on firm ground and she has more to prove with the recent rain.

12/1

12/1

Form: 069536

Last run: 72 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Fine with the step up to middle-distances of late and is on a career-low mark; has only run once on turf, though, and is wildly inconsistent for a yard also responsible for Susanbequick.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Chepstow

Endofastorm

8st 9lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Joe Ponting

Front-runner who came second twice at Bath (11.6f/1m2f, firm) last month; subsequent lesser effort there is probably best overlooked (slowly away after anticipating start), and she can give this a good shot.

4/1

5th

6

(6)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:12 Bath

Endofastorm

9st 2lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Joe Ponting

In-form mare whose record at Bath features wins in 2024/2025 and a couple of second-place finishes (over 11.6f/1m2f) since returned to turf from AW, the penultimate occasion behind Moon Over The Sea; weighted to reverse the placings; good chance.

3/1

2nd

7

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:50 Bath

Endofastorm

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Joe Ponting

Below her best on the AW this winter but she returned to some form when runner-up here at around 1m4f on Monday; that was her first start for 77 days and this dual course winner should have no issue with the drop back in trip.

6/1

Form: 140212 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Proven AW winner who showed she can do it on turf when going in off 4lb lower last month; whether she wants this sort of ground remains to be seen but nothing arrives in better form.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(3)

10th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Miss Sligo

9st 4lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

prominent

14/1

10th

10

(1)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Miss Sligo

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Often runs well in classified races and a repeat of her recent placed efforts (one of them here) should see her in the mix.

8/1

14/1

Form: 853653

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has been running fairly over C&D lately but is still to totally convince on the stamina front and this will be more of a test in the conditions; needs to find a bit more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

8/1

Form: 087-23

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Almost sprang a surprise on her comeback in June but didn't build on that last time, when some way behind Miss Sligo; is 5lb better off tonight, which entitles her to at least close the gap.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(4)

28th Oct 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Mellow Mood

8st 11lb

J: Shariq Mohd

T: Sylvester Kirk

took keen hold, led, headed but prominent after 1f, clear with one other 4f out

9/2

5th

8

(7)

21st Oct 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mellow Mood

8st 12lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Sylvester Kirk

in touch with leaders, headway to lead halfway, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong

9/2

4th

10

(3)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mellow Mood

9st 0lb

J: Shariq Mohd

T: Sylvester Kirk

Exposed maiden who's gone close a few times at this level, including on the two occasions she's been partnered by Shariq Mohd; no obvious reason why she won't get involved again.

4/1

4/1

Form: 9-7063

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Better effort upped to 1m2f last time but round an easier course on fast ground; this will be more about stamina (dam has produced winners over various trips) but he's lightly raced compared to the rest of these.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(6)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ocean Ridge

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Thomas Faulkner

towards rear

20/1

5th

9

(6)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ocean Ridge

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Thomas Faulkner

towards rear

20/1

8th

8

(7)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Ocean Ridge

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Recorded sole win in a 1m4f classified on Wolverhampton Tapeta last March (unraced beyond that on Flat); third in a handicap hurdle in June but this winter's AW efforts are unconvincing.

16/1

20/1

Form: -77543

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Failed to progress for Andrew Balding; better last time, despite pulling hard, but was allowed her own way and this will be more about stamina upped in trip again; Ladypacksapunch is perhaps her yard's best shot.
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Verdict Starting price

9

1st Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

14:45 Exeter

Winnaretta

10st 8lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Grace Harris

Regressive Flat maiden who managed only seventh off a lowly mark on her latest start in September (9.4f); swaps cheekpieces for refitted hood and sports first-time tongue-tie on this hurdling debut.

25/1

9

1st Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

14:45 Exeter

Winnaretta

10st 8lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Grace Harris

Regressive Flat maiden who managed only seventh off a lowly mark on her latest start in September (9.4f); swaps cheekpieces for refitted hood and sports first-time tongue-tie on this hurdling debut.

25/1

20

27th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Winnaretta

9st 0lb

T: Grace Harris

20/1

Form: 84070-

Last run: 234 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Longstanding, ex-Irish maiden who returns from eight months off tonight; Gautrey looks his trainer's best chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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0

6

14th Nov 2023

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

12:55 Huntingdon

Many Words

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, prominent, led with one circuit to go, headed but pressed leader 4th, lost position after 5th, dropped to rear and struggling 3 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out

25/1

4th

8

(4)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Many Words

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

in rear

33/1

25/1

Form: 142/90 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £26.60
Straight Forecast £21.07
Tricast £243.75
Trifecta £376.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ocean Ridge

POSTDATA:

Miss Sligo

RP RATINGS:

Big Jimbo

The Guardian:

Uther Pendragon

The Times:

Ocean Ridge

The Sun:

Ocean Ridge

The Star:

Ocean Ridge

Telegraph:

Big Jimbo

D Express:

Big Jimbo

Daily Mail:

Miss Sligo

Daily Mirror:

Miss Sligo

Daily Record:

Miss Sligo