August 23 / 17.35 Bath

17.35

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 1m 2f 37y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.50
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 761-27 D

Last run: 90 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner who has yet to achieve anything of note on turf but the return of a hood bodes well given her improvement during the winter came in this aid; absent for three months but no surprise to see her go well.
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4th

2

(2)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Miss Bluebelle

9st 10lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won at Bath (1m2f) in August and better than ever when adding to her tally at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last Saturday, pulling 3l clear; a 7lb rise demands even more but she does have a steadily progressive profile on AW.

6/1

1st

4

(3)

13th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Bluebelle

9st 12lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won at Bath (1m2f) in August and bounced back from a couple of below-par efforts when 2l second over C&D in November; that looks solid form and she should play a part again.

7/2

2nd

13

(7)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Bluebelle

9st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won at Bath (1m2f) in August and has had excuses the next twice, namely soft ground at Goodwood then the 1m4f trip here (set strong pace); won over C&D last November and she's on the shortlist today.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 192124 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Perhaps failed to stay 11.6f last time; went into that with a record of 3-6 in handicaps and was only pipped on the line by one in form over C&D two runs back; well worth considering.
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8th

1

(8)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:10 Brighton

Gallimimus

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John Gallagher

Raced mainly on good/firmer; proved game last month for a second C&D win; finished about 7l behind Fighting Poet here since, however.

11/2

4th

1

(1)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:20 Brighton

Gallimimus

9st 11lb

J: William Carson

T: John Gallagher

prominent

4/1

1st

1

(2)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:20 Brighton

Gallimimus

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

Hard to predict these days and losing run is up to 13, but he had an excuse over 1m5f last time and is now 4lb lower than for his C&D win (good to firm) last summer; could be dangerous back in trip.

5/1

OUR TIP

25/1

  • Place: £6.60

Form: -61607 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won comfortably at Windsor (1m2f, soft) in May but beaten a long way in his three subsequent runs and slow starts have become a habit.
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10th

6

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:43 Hereford

Monteria

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Stuart Kittow

Had plenty of racing on the Flat and won twice over 1m2f on soft ground; will need to run better than on his hurdling debut at Taunton (2m, good; 40-1).

50/1

10th

6

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:43 Hereford

Monteria

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Stuart Kittow

Had plenty of racing on the Flat and won twice over 1m2f on soft ground; will need to run better than on his hurdling debut at Taunton (2m, good; 40-1).

50/1

4

(11)

29th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:45 Doncaster

Monteria

9st 11lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Stuart Kittow

Suited by 1m2f on soft or heavy but he didn't seem his old self in 2024 and was well adrift on a recent hurdle debut; has been given a chance at the weights, so a change in his fortunes can't be discounted.

25/1

Form: 8-7112 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won her first two handicaps over 1m2f and appeared to get outstayed over 1m4f at Newmarket; the winner of that race has largely been in good form this season; up another 3lb but back to 1m2f she should have a major say.
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4

(6)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shazam

9st 11lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won her first two handicaps earlier this year (1m2f, good to firm) and was twice runner-up afterwards; below par in a Class 2 handicap at Newmarket last time but can be forgiven that; AW defeats came in novice events.

5/2

6th

9

(4)

7th Oct 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newmarket

Shazam

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won in May/June in her first two handicaps (1m2f, good to firm) and she's been a good second on two of her last three starts (1m4f/11.4f, good); further improvement is needed now up in grade but that's possible.

10/1

Form: 221421 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Unlucky not to win at Pontefract (1m2f, good to soft) before seemingly doing just enough on heavy ground at Nottingham; only 3lb higher here and should be able to maintain his momentum.
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6th

10

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Damascus Steel

8st 11lb

J: William Carson

T: Gihan Arnolda

Two 1m4f AW wins last winter for Denis Quinn and respectable fifth of 15 at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) last month on sole run for John Ryan; however, it's a long time since he ran well on turf and has something to prove back on grass; stable debut.

12/1

5th

9

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Damascus Steel

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Ryan

In good form for Denis Quinn in recent months including wins at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) in December and over C&D in January; closely matched with Wonder on a couple of bits of form and respected on first start for John Ryan (same owner); stable also runs Tommy's Promise.

11/1

3rd

3

(6)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Damascus Steel

9st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: Denis Quinn

Made it two wins in a row when edging out Wonder over C&D last month; extended his run of good form when second of ten at Wolverhampton (1m4f) four weeks ago; should figure again.

5/1

13/2

Form: 8-856 BF

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Clear promise in three runs in maiden company (7f) and has been gelded since finishing sixth of seven on his handicap debut at Newbury (7f); stamina for this far could be an issue.
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13th

6

(8)

13th Apr 2024

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

16:55 Yarmouth

Eddie Temple

9st 9lb

J: Rhiain Ingram

T: Roger Ingram

0-5 for Owen Burrows and 0-3 for this yard but close third third at Chelmsford (1m, AW; held up) on penultimate start was his best result; raced freely and made most when disappointing at Lingfield (1m, AW) 13 days later, but final start last term (Sandown; held up) suggested he stays 1m2f.

14/1

13th

6

(8)

13th Apr 2024

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

16:55 Yarmouth

Eddie Temple

9st 9lb

J: Rhiain Ingram

T: Roger Ingram

0-5 for Owen Burrows and 0-3 for this yard but close third third at Chelmsford (1m, AW; held up) on penultimate start was his best result; raced freely and made most when disappointing at Lingfield (1m, AW) 13 days later, but final start last term (Sandown; held up) suggested he stays 1m2f.

14/1

10th

6

(5)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

13:12 Lingfield (AW)

Eddie Temple

9st 7lb

J: Rhiain Ingram

T: Roger Ingram

took keen hold, prominent, led after 1f, headed over 2f out, soon lost position, weakened from over 1f out

11/2

Form: 2-3323 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden (0-7) but has finished no worse than third in his four handicaps and first-time cheekpieces could him a lift; unraced beyond 1m+ but should stay okay.
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4th

1

(7)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Calypso

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Ferguson

prominent

6/1

5th

4

(1)

18th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Calypso

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

0-8, but placed six times on turf/AW; didn't appear to stay when seventh of 11 at Bath (1m2f, good; first-time cheekpieces) last month and this trip should be more suitable, but a bit more is needed; visor given a go this time.

5/1

7th

8

(4)

23rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

17:35 Bath

Calypso

9st 10lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: James Ferguson

Still a maiden (0-7) but has finished no worse than third in his four handicaps and first-time cheekpieces could him a lift; unraced beyond 1m+ but should stay okay.

3/1

8/1

Form: 3-3526

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
0-5 and doesn't look straightforward, having hung under pressure in a hood and then cheekpieces in both his handicaps (1m3f/1m2f); bit risky.
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No Results Found

Form: 007376

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Winless since a successful debut at two when with Andrew Balding; hasn't beaten many since returning for this yard and his last 16 starts have been over further.
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9th

6

(8)

23rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

17:35 Bath

Star Caliber

9st 12lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Amanda Perrett

Winless since a successful debut at two when with Andrew Balding; hasn't beaten many since returning for this yard and his last 16 starts have been over further.

10/1

6th

9

(2)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 3

15:30 Ascot

Star Caliber

8st 12lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Amanda Perrett

Still without a win since making a successful debut as a 2yo; ran creditably both starts here (2021) but hasn't beaten many since returning for this yard in April, including when last of three on penultimate start, so others have more pressing claims.

25/1

Form: 5-1844 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Best turf form on good/firmer; respectable fourth in Class 4 at Windsor last month and he has a solid record in Class 5s; drying conditions bring him into it.
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5th

6

(9)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Wonder Starelzaam

9st 12lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Denis Coakley

in rear

7/1

4th

10

(10)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Newbury

Wonder Starelzaam

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Denis Coakley

towards rear

25/1

12th

2

(13)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Wonder Starelzaam

9st 11lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Denis Coakley

Five wins to his name and he's 8lb lower than for the last of them (March 2023); hasn't beaten a rival in three runs this year; hopes pinned on the drop to Class 6 company sparking a revival.

12/1

Form: 2-2729 D

Last run: 138 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ran some good races in defeat on AW last winter; short-head winner off 4lb lower at Chester (1m2f, good) last July and that's his best turf form; lacking a recent run is probably not ideal.
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £122.10
Straight Forecast £89.06
Tricast £1811.17
Trifecta £2052.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Damascus Steel

SPOTLIGHT:

Shazam

Daily Mirror:

Wonder Starelzaam

The Times:

Calypso

D Express:

Wild Hurricane

WEST COUNTRY:

Monteria

RP RATINGS:

Shazam

Daily Mail:

Shazam

NEWMARKET:

Damascus Steel

Telegraph:

Damascus Steel

Daily Record:

Damascus Steel

The Guardian:

Calypso