June 07 / 21.00 Bath

21.00

Good To Firm

Mitchell & Co Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Mitchell & Co Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £24.90
  • Place: £3.20

Form: -47873 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent entire who's always been best on Tapeta; offered more over an inadequate 6f last time and is just below the mark off which he won at Brighton last summer, so needs considering.
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5

(3)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

15:00 Brighton

Local Bay

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tony Carroll

3-13 here, taking advantage of a favourable mark when successful at this track (1m, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) this month; only 2lb higher and still well treated on last summer's form; player.

7/2

1st

4

(3)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Local Bay

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Four wins last summer, latterly off a 7lb higher mark, and has come back to form round here lately; often blows the start and can pull hard, while it's late in the day to be trying headgear for the first time, but he remains quite capable if things fall right.

2/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 990631 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Almost all his winning round switchback courses, latterly at his beloved Brighton off 2lb lower in 0-55 company 17 days ago; whether this stiffer track (first run here) will suit as well remains to be seen.
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4th

9

(8)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:00 Brighton

Rivas Rob Roy

8st 10lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Gallagher

Six-time course winner but had his disappointments here last year and has finished last in his final two races on the AW.

20/1

4th

9

(8)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:00 Brighton

Rivas Rob Roy

8st 10lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Gallagher

Six-time course winner but had his disappointments here last year and has finished last in his final two races on the AW.

20/1

9th

8

(7)

24th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rivas Rob Roy

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

12-time winner including over C&D; has mixed record since last success in May 2024 but he's reached the frame here in two of his last four runs; things didn't go well over C&D last time but he had a wide trip in that race and could be dangerous if he can bounce back.

16/1

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6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 634226 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Losing run now up to 23 and ran poorly without the usual headgear last time (again missing tonight); otherwise, his trainer has won this twice in the past three years and saddled the runner-up on the other occasion.
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6th

9

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Ravenglass

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Strong at the finish when winning a C&D handicap last May off 1lb higher; retains all his ability, in the frame on his last two start, and going back over this trip will suit; one of two runners for the stable.

11/2

4th

2

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Ravenglass

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Last of five wins came at this track (7f) in May 2025 off this mark; returned to form when beaten a head here (7f, good) 12 days ago but not sure the step back to 6f for the first time since February 2024 will be in his favour.

7/2

2nd

8

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:03 Chepstow

Ravenglass

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

C&D win last May came off a 1lb higher mark; promising seasonal return in April but two lesser runs have followed; stable also run Sioux Warrior.

12/1

Form: 32-680

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Maybe soft ground didn't suit at Salisbury (7f) last time but he's struggled since handicapping and will need to improve for going beyond 7f for the first time.
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8th

9

(11)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Kempton (AW)

Cobh Harbour

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Loughnane

Hung right for Mason Paetel, who was taking his first ride under rules, when below par last time; had previously been narrowly beaten as favourite by United Force and holds claims on that if Wolverhampton is ignored.

8/1

8th

9

(11)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Kempton (AW)

Cobh Harbour

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Loughnane

Hung right for Mason Paetel, who was taking his first ride under rules, when below par last time; had previously been narrowly beaten as favourite by United Force and holds claims on that if Wolverhampton is ignored.

8/1

8th

8

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cobh Harbour

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mark Loughnane

in touch with leaders

6/1

Form: 637

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Yet to show much under either code, invariably pulling hard; perhaps the drop in trip will help him settle, back from wind surgery, and this is more realistic now handicapping, but would want to see good support before considering him.
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5th

4

(9)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

18:20 Epsom

Bobacious

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Hoad

Front-runner; latest win was under Mason Paetel here (1m2f) early last July for Ed Dunlop; 4lb lower today but that's after he went off the boil and there's been only a partial revival for new yard this year, finishing sixth of nine here last time in the race he won last year; the last time he raced over a trip this short was May 2025.

8/1

6th

3

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:20 Epsom

Bobacious

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Hoad

Four-time winner who made all under Mason Paetel in this race (was 2lb higher) last year for Ed Dunlop; very respectable third on stable debut at Lingfield in May and soft ground may have blunted his finishing effort last time; interesting.

13/2

4th

6

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Lingfield

Bobacious

9st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Hoad

Front-runner who gave good account when placed behind King's Hand over C&D (good) on last month's stable debut; that run came after a layoff and he remains on a good mark; handles good to soft (unraced on anything slower); no surprise if he makes a bold bid.

8/1

20/1

Form: 3358-0 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent mare who regressed last year and made a poor comeback a month ago; isn't obviously fancied.
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9th

11

(4)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Alyara

8st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Joe Ponting

Three wins, all around 1m, but the most recent was in December 2024; has been sprinting but had issues at the start on her last two outings, including when beating one home at Bath last week.

25/1

6th

7

(1)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Alyara

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Joe Ponting

On a long losing sequence and she failed to beat a rival in a 6f Salisbury handicap ten days ago; others appeal more.

25/1

7th

8

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Alyara

10st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Joe Ponting

Two of her three wins have come on turf, but seen much more often on the AW these days; latest efforts have been respectable, but a losing run of 26 sounds a note of caution.

8/1

6/4

Form: 364-32 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last spring (soft; debut for this yard) who again ran well on his comeback here in April; another solid effort last time, albeit he got turned over at a short price, and a reproduction of that would give him every chance in a weak handicap.
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9th

11

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Johnjay

8st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Keiran Burke

Pulled hard and didn't see it out on his hurdling debut last month; two wins for Roger Teal came in the spring but it's hard to find many other positives on this Tapeta debut in a first-time tongue-tie.

25/1

6th

3

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:15 Taunton

Johnjay

11st 5lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Keiran Burke

Fair performer at his best in 23-race Flat career (most for Roger Teal; two runs for this yard) which includes two 1m wins; hooded on latest outing and today; probably best watched on hurdles debut.

20/1

5th

7

(10)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

12:50 Kempton (AW)

Johnjay

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Keiran Burke

Never landed a blow at Lingfield (1m2f) on stable/seasonal debut but may fare better with that outing under his belt; has gained both turf wins over 1m and produced his best AW effort over C&D; hood applied.

14/1

Form: 098-00

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish filly who's struggled for this yard, coming two stone down the handicap; pulled hard on her first crack at this trip over C&D last time (Ower Starlight third; Jade Country just behind).
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7th

9

(5)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:30 Chepstow

Dynamite Katie

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Regressive since coming over from Ireland and has done her racing over 7f-1m during the past year; turned in two poor efforts this spring and is tried in first-time blinkers dropping to the minimum trip.

25/1

14th

13

(1)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Dynamite Katie

8st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Her losing run stands at 21 but she ran some good races over C&D last year; usual hood was absent when well beaten on her return to action two weeks ago and it remains off today.

25/1

14th

13

(1)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Dynamite Katie

8st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Her losing run stands at 21 but she ran some good races over C&D last year; usual hood was absent when well beaten on her return to action two weeks ago and it remains off today.

25/1

Form: 500-90 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Tumbled down the weights last year and there have been no signs of an imminent revival in two C&D starts this time; would be a surprise winner.
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7th

8

(7)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 6

17:00 Salisbury

Jade Country

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John & Rhys Flint

slowly into stride, took keen hold, towards rear

33/1

5th

11

(7)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Chepstow

Jade Country

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Winless since 2022 and he came in last of 15 in 7f handicap here two weeks ago; he needs this longer trip to spark a resurgence.

16/1

15th

10

(1)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

19:35 Chepstow

Jade Country

9st 3lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

Tumbled down the weights last year and there have been no signs of an imminent revival in three runs back; can't be recommended.

50/1

Form: 6-5743 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Three-time Polytrack winner who ran his best race of the year/in cheekpieces over C&D last time; was some way off the front pair that night but this is weak and that gave him something to build on.
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9th

11

(12)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:10 Chepstow

Ower Starlight

9st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Daisy Hitchins

Placed in two 1m Bath handicaps for new stable this season (both on good), but his record is very mixed and he finished well down the field there on latest outing six weeks ago; not an easy one to predict on this drop back in trip.

14/1

8th

13

(6)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Bath

Ower Starlight

9st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Daisy Hitchins

All three wins have been on AW when trained by Richard Hannon; gave it a good go from the front when third over C&D (good) on latest outing; not out of this.

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £124.60
Straight Forecast £308.06
Tricast £1333.06
Trifecta £747.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Johnjay

Daily Mail:

Bobacious

Telegraph:

Ravenglass

Daily Mirror:

Ower Starlight

RP RATINGS:

Johnjay

POSTDATA:

Johnjay

The Times:

Johnjay

The Guardian:

Johnjay

D Express:

Johnjay

The Sun:

Johnjay

The Star:

Johnjay

Daily Record:

Johnjay