August 19 / 18.10 Bath

18.10

Good

Fresher And Hunter Cup Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 5f 160y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Fresher And Hunter Cup Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 532513 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has record of 2-26 but his last win came over C&D (good) last month and he backed that up with a good third here (5.7f) two weeks ago; handles fast and slow ground and he should be in the thick of things again.
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12th

12

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:44 Bellewstown

Apache Star

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: E D Delany

Three-time winner in the UK; some promise in Platino Bianco's race last week for all that he was only tenth.

10/1

10th

19

(12)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Apache Star

8st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: E D Delany

All three wins came when trained in UK; has been below form for this yard and has to stage a revival even from a dropping mark.

33/1

9th

13

(14)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Apache Star

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: E D Delany

Won twice over 5.5f at Bath in 2023 but has come up dry since; no show in three starts for this stable but handicapper relenting and Colin Keane is 2-9 for this yard.

18/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: -06674

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has yet to finish placed in her nine starts; ran respectably when fourth over C&D (good to soft) last time but this is a deeper race.
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1st

14

(7)

18th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:52 Bath

Giddy Aunt

8st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Jonathan Portman

12-race maiden but she went close behind Apache Star over C&D (good to soft) in August and had another near-miss at Chelmsford (6f, AW) last Thursday; on same mark here and she should be in the thick of things again; cheekpieces added.

9/1

3rd

1

(3)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Giddy Aunt

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

led, headed but prominent after 1f, challenging 1f out, kept on but lost second final strides

4/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 9-3552 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
0-11 since his last win in June 2022 but he nearly got back on the scoresheet here (5f, good to soft) two weeks ago; nudged up 2lb but this step back up in trip is no problem and he's versatile ground-wise; dangerous.
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6

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Gherkin

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Stuart Kittow

On dangerous mark and is versatile ground-wise but his last win was in 2023 and he's struggled in both runs this season; has lots to prove and he needs a big turnaround after a break.

16/1

6

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Gherkin

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Stuart Kittow

On dangerous mark and is versatile ground-wise but his last win was in 2023 and he's struggled in both runs this season; has lots to prove and he needs a big turnaround after a break.

16/1

1

(1)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:30 Chepstow

Gherkin

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Stuart Kittow

On a workable mark and versatile regarding ground, but last month's seasonal debut (7f) was very disappointing and he needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing; blinkers refitted.

14/1

11/2

Form: 322683 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
His last success was over two years ago but he's well treated on his old form and went close at Brighton (5.3f, good to firm) last week; on same mark here and he's a key player if he can back that up; his turf wins have come on good/good to firm.
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6th

8

(6)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Under Curfew

8st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who is on a lengthy losing run; can lead but didn't at Windsor last time and was never involved; if on his game he wouldn't be without hope.

8/1

6th

8

(2)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Under Curfew

9st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who is on a losing run of 22; knocking on the door on AW when last seen and he won't mind getting back on the grass; has made the running but it is not a prerequisite; could go well.

13/2

4th

10

(3)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Under Curfew

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran with nine wins on his record, all over sprint trips; stays this far though and he holds each-way claims once more.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 695115 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Surged clear in two classified events (6f, good to firm) in June but he shot up the weights after those wins and was well held back in a handicap at Brighton last time; bit to prove again and some others look better handicapped; stablemate of Lilkian.
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9th

1

(6)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bernard Spierpoint

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Nine-time winner; good runs few and far between in 2025 and he made a low-key return to action over C&D two weeks ago; revival not out of the question but others look safer.

16/1

7th

2

(7)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bernard Spierpoint

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Most recent wins were over 5f/5.5f for Darryll Holland in August and September 2024; some fair runs since and just as effective at 6f but lacks a recent outing; back with a former yard.

10/1

6th

2

(10)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Bernard Spierpoint

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Darryll Holland

Nine-time winner, including once here (5f), and currently 6lb lower than for his last success; returned to Darryll Holland ahead of his fourth of eight at Brighton 11 days ago; market useful with the stable also running Kodi Red.

15/2

Form: 967

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Big prices and has finished tailed in three novice/maiden events (7f/1m2f) this summer; now makes his handicap debut but he needs a transformation on this switch to sprinting.
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4

(5)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:10 Chepstow

Fishermans Cottage

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Malcolm Saunders

1-15 but has been running well since returning from seven months off in May, including when second of ten in his only previous start down at this level; beaten just over a length into second of six in a 0-55 handicap over C&D nine days ago and that reads well in this company.

11/4

2nd

4

(6)

23rd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:25 Chepstow

Fishermans Cottage

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Malcolm Saunders

6f win at Salisbury on his seasonal return last month; series of good runs in defeat since but needs to raise his game judged on latest Bath effort (behind Darkened Edge and lucky to finish in front of Coco Hill).

4/1

3rd

9

(9)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:08 Bath

Fishermans Cottage

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Malcolm Saunders

Won at Salisbury on his reappearance and he has finished second over 5.7f here on his last two starts; should give it another good go.

9/2

Form: 575467

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won over 5f in three of her final four starts last year but she's finished down the field in all seven runs this season; on reduced mark and things didn't go her way at Windsor (6f, good) last time but others are more persuasive.
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10th

12

(10)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Lingfield

Destinys Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Winless beyond 5f or since her 2yo season, and it's been possible to call her well handicapped for ages; outran her mark again at Salisbury latest, however (6f, good), missing out by under 1l; some appeal.

5/1

Form: 915348

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 17th attempt when scoring at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) in June but she's not matched that form since and was beaten 13l at Ffos Las (6f, soft) last time; others preferred.
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5th

10

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Kyber Crystal

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ran okay on her seasonal return in April but she hasn't built on it in four runs since; had 17 runs at 6f+ and she has been unplaced in all of them.

12/1

5th

4

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Kyber Crystal

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has done her winning over 5f, most recently off 4lb higher at Pontefract last September (inconsistent since); attractively treated but has something to prove back up in trip.

10/1

11th

10

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Thirsk

Kyber Crystal

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

5-55; outran her double-figure odds when third to Beerwah and Zuffolo on seasonal reappearance at Redcar (5f, good); she's failed to build on that since, only fifth (runner-up a winner since) back there ten days ago; is due to ease a further 2lb in the weights.

12/1

8/1

Form: 815138 CD BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
The form of June's 6f win at Chepstow has worked out well and he had an excuse when stepped up to 7f there last time; has won over C&D in the past and he could bounce back with a big run back at this trip.
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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

33/1

Form: 008449

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is a frequent slow starter and has not won since 2020; has run some respectable races this season but he was beaten 9l at Windsor on Monday and not hard to look elsewhere.
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9th

12

(5)

16th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Epeius

9st 3lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Veteran who has shown only occasional glimpses of retaining ability this year; others look safer.

16/1

5th

4

(7)

31st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:00 Bath

Epeius

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Shaped better when having a troubled run at Chepstow last week but he has something to find on these terms and was never in contention in a similar C&D race in July.

33/1

8th

13

(13)

24th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:40 Chepstow

Epeius

9st 0lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Joe Tickle

Over three years since the last of his six wins and he has to bounce back from a low-key run at Bath on Saturday; others look much safer.

33/1

20/1

Form: -32339

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; handles most ground and has claims on his best form for Clive Cox but he made a low-key start for new yard at Ffos Las (20-1) last month and can only be watched after that heavy defeat.
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7th

5

(4)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Zous Baby

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Ed de Giles

dwelt start, towards rear

7/1

8th

2

(3)

25th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zous Baby

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Ed de Giles

Disappointing maiden who was turned over as favourite four times on the spin for Clive Cox earlier in the year; has run poorly in three starts for this yard and is hard to recommend on just this second try at 5f.

12/1

11th

8

(13)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Zous Baby

9st 5lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Ed de Giles

Shaped best here in April for Clive Cox (6f); well beaten both starts for this yard and wide draw unhelpful; booking of Adam Farragher is at least a plus.

16/1

14/1

Form: 311477 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner who won two 6f handicaps at Brighton (good to firm/soft) in June; only 2lb higher than for his last success but he's lost his way in last three runs (6f/7f) and needs a major revival.
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9th

9

(2)

9th May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Red Alert

10st 7lb

J: Miss Megan Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

in rear throughout

33/1

9th

9

(2)

9th May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Red Alert

10st 7lb

J: Miss Megan Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

in rear

33/1

7th

4

(6)

29th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Red Alert

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Multiple Bath/Brighton winner but scored over C&D in 2017; mainly disappointing since last win in summer so, although he should be better for last run, is easy enough to take on.

20/1

Form: 266296

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden after 40 starts; has reached the frame five times this year but he's really not fired in his last two runs.
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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

Non-runners

Lilkian, Spirit Of Cahala, Glamorous Star

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £52.20
Straight Forecast £55.76
Tricast £265.89
Trifecta £342.30

Selections

Telegraph:

Apache Star

SPOTLIGHT:

Gherkin

NEWMARKET:

Lilkian

WEST COUNTRY:

Savalas

POSTDATA:

Red Alert

Daily Mail:

Apache Star

Daily Mirror:

Apache Star

The Star:

Apache Star

Daily Record:

Apache Star

RP RATINGS:

Gherkin

The Times:

Gherkin

The Guardian:

Gherkin

The Sun:

Lilkian

D Express:

Savalas