April 07 / 13.58 Bath

13.58

Heavy

Best Cleaning Group Handicap

  • Prize money: £14393.5
  • 1m 2f 37y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Best Cleaning Group Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 058/0-

Last run: 326 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m AW novice for this yard three years ago and was later placed in Group races, including the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot; was returning from 256 days away when down the field in a 1m4f handicap at York last May on his sole run for William Haggas (same ownership; first-time tongue-tie) and now returns from another layoff; wellbeing is clearly an issue.
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6th

7

(6)

26th Apr 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Tasman Bay

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Sir Mark Todd

Placed in Group/Listed races in 2021 (including on good ground); below par in light 2022 and also on sole 2023 run; returned with comfortable front-running handicap win at Bath recently (1m2f, heavy); today's task is considerably tougher and he has something to find with the principals, but he may get an easy lead if latest tactics are repeated, which can count for a lot.

25/1

6th

7

(6)

26th Apr 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Tasman Bay

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Sir Mark Todd

Placed in Group/Listed races in 2021 (including on good ground); below par in light 2022 and also on sole 2023 run; returned with comfortable front-running handicap win at Bath recently (1m2f, heavy); today's task is considerably tougher and he has something to find with the principals, but he may get an easy lead if latest tactics are repeated, which can count for a lot.

25/1

1st

1

(1)

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 37y

Class 3

13:58 Bath

Tasman Bay

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Sir Mark Todd

Won a 1m AW novice for this yard three years ago and was later placed in Group races, including the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot; was returning from 256 days away when down the field in a 1m4f handicap at York last May on his sole run for William Haggas (same ownership; first-time tongue-tie) and now returns from another layoff; wellbeing is clearly an issue.

5/1

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4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 12519- D

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Tailed off when last seen at Doncaster's St Leger meeting last September but generally reliable and has form over this far on soft ground (never raced on heavy); only 4lb above last winning mark which came at Ascot.
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8th

6

(1)

12th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

City Streak

8st 13lb

J: William Carver

T: Andrew Balding

Landed another Chester win in May but behind Stressfree, Have Secret and Paddy The Squire there last month, albeit perhaps just needing the outing after 11 weeks off; acts on heavy.

18/1

7th

1

(8)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:05 Chester

City Streak

9st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Andrew Balding

C&D winner on soft and good to firm at the last two May meetings; below par at Epsom and Newcastle this summer but returns from an 11-week break only 1lb above the mark he defied in May.

11/2

7th

2

(8)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

City Streak

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Enhanced his good Chester record there in May (1m2f, good to firm); comfortably held off this mark at Epsom since but good chance he'll bounce back and Wolverhampton exploits bode well for his first visit here.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 61314/ D

Last run: 910 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Has a long absence to overcome but he was nicely progressive when last seen during the backend of 2021, showing good form over 1m2f/1m4f on ground ranging from fast to soft; dropped in the weights and it makes sense to let the market guide.
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1st

6

(8)

23rd Apr 2024

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 3

15:55 Epsom

Champagne Piaff

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Gary Moore

Won here in 2021 (1m2f, good) and, after missing 2022 and 2023, he returned with a staying-on third at Bath (1m2f, heavy) 16 days ago; the bounce factor may be an issue of this second quick start back, but there was plenty to like about his comeback run and he's well treated on old form.

4/1

1st

6

(8)

23rd Apr 2024

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 3

15:55 Epsom

Champagne Piaff

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Gary Moore

Won here in 2021 (1m2f, good) and, after missing 2022 and 2023, he returned with a staying-on third at Bath (1m2f, heavy) 16 days ago; the bounce factor may be an issue of this second quick start back, but there was plenty to like about his comeback run and he's well treated on old form.

4/1

3rd

3

(3)

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 37y

Class 3

13:58 Bath

Champagne Piaff

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary Moore

Has a long absence to overcome but he was nicely progressive when last seen during the backend of 2021, showing good form over 1m2f/1m4f on ground ranging from fast to soft; dropped in the weights and it makes sense to let the market guide.

10/1

Form: 12231- D

Last run: 139 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Never out of the first three in ten appearances and posted career-best RPR in toughing it out over 1m on the Kempton AW in November; has finished runner-up in both her runs over C&D, including heavy; up in grade but has less to prove than many.
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8th

1

(3)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 3

15:42 Goodwood

Miss Dolly Rocker

10st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Faye Bramley

Five-time winner, including over C&D; absent since creditable second in last year's November Handicap at Doncaster on debut for new yard; hit with another rise in the weights but drops back in class and may remain competitive.

12/1

5th

4

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Bath

Miss Dolly Rocker

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Two wins for new stable since the spring, the latter when fending off Azahara Palace here (11.6f heavy) last month; very versatile regarding ground but faces tough task on first attempt at 1m6f.

33/1

1st

1

(1)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 4

16:20 Bath

Miss Dolly Rocker

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won this race last year and at Goodwood this June; with a creditable run last time and no ground worries, there's lots to suggest she will be in serious contention.

8/1

14/1

Form: 1601-8 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m2f winner in France (AW/good); well beaten in three hurdles since then and was down the field when returned to the Flat at Newcastle (1m2f AW); might be a bit outclassed and testing ground is a concern.
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3rd

5

(5)

22nd Jun 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket (July)

Swiss Money

8st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Harriet Dickin

towards rear

25/1

6th

5

(4)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

20:45 Goodwood

Swiss Money

9st 10lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Harriet Dickin

Two wins at about 1m2f in France; most competitive form in Britain has been over hurdles (placed) and not wildly appealing on his Flat exploits.

25/1

4th

7

(4)

17th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newmarket

Swiss Money

8st 10lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Harriet Dickin

Two wins in France (1m2f/10.5f) in first half of last year but he has a mixed record under both codes in Britain; on reduced mark on this return to the Flat but losing run is mounting up and others are more convincing.

16/1

50/1

Form: /80-95 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Listed/Group winner in Germany in 2021 but modest form in five British runs, latterly finishing fifth of seven in a 1m4f Doncaster handicap for which he was 100-1.
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9th

6

(8)

21st Sep 2026

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Ffos Las

Adrian

9st 2lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

Close second in 1m4f classified here (good to soft) in June and third off today's mark in handicap over that trip here (good) last month but may not be ideally suited by the slower conditions today; connections' other runner appeals more.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

17:02 Ffos Las

Adrian

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

Far too inconsistent to rely upon heavily but lost out only narrowly to Buck Barrow when clear second in C&D classified (good to soft) in June and is 1lb better off with that rival today.

10/1

9/1

Form: /2043/ D

Last run: 567 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Decidedly smart back in the day over middle distances when running in these colours for David Menuisier; however, was returning from a long absence when pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Plumpton this February; raced keenly that day in the first-time hood; has some questions to answer.
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5th

5

(3)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 11y

Class 4

17:50 Goodwood

Winter Reprise

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Menuisier

in touch with leaders

14/1

7th

1

(5)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:05 Yarmouth

Winter Reprise

10st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Menuisier

Useful in his younger days but nothing like as good for Alan King this year back from around 18 months off; perhaps the return to his old yard will do the trick and a reproduction of his Newbury third (1m2f, good) in May would give him a fair chance at this lower level.

16/1

8th

3

(1)

12th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 1f 212y

Class 4

16:35 Ascot

Winter Reprise

9st 12lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Alan King

in rear throughout

16/1

Form: 312-63

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Eight career starts, winning once for Richard Hannon (6f, soft) and doubling her tally during a stint in France (7f, soft); looked ready for a step up in trip when a 3l third at Kempton (1m) on her second run for this yard; now hooded.
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8th

1

(6)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Bet Me

10st 0lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Dual soft-ground winner; had a quiet year and has now twice run moderately on heavy after last run at Goodwood; hood retained with a new tongue-tie.

12/1

8th

1

(6)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Bet Me

10st 0lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

always behind

12/1

6th

2

(7)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 11y

Class 4

17:50 Goodwood

Bet Me

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

held up in rear

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £40.80
Straight Forecast £41.43
Tricast £250.23
Trifecta £195.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Miss Dolly Rocker

NEWMARKET:

Bet Me

WEST COUNTRY:

Swiss Money

RP RATINGS:

Tasman Bay

D Express:

Swiss Money

POSTDATA:

Miss Dolly Rocker

LAMBOURN:

Miss Dolly Rocker

The Times:

Miss Dolly Rocker

Daily Mirror:

Miss Dolly Rocker

Telegraph:

Bet Me

The Star:

Bet Me

Daily Record:

Bet Me