October 01 / 16.25 Bath

16.25

Soft

Floyds Turfcare And Weed Solutions Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 5f 160y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Floyds Turfcare And Weed Solutions Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 221687

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Still in only her first season; consistent until form dipped the last twice; drops back in grade and may rebound, having won at Haydock (5f, good) on sole attempt in a Class 5 handicap.
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7th

8

(5)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Balmoral Lady

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ed Walker

Made giant strides in the second half of 2024 and she carried on the good work when winning in Listed company at Haydock in May (5f, good); struggled at Royal Ascot but of more concern are her two sub-par efforts since; others look more solid.

10/1

9th

7

(11)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Balmoral Lady

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

She has made giant strides since making her handicap debut off a mark of 69 at Haydock last July, winning five times, most recently in Listed race at Haydock in May (5f, good); only ninth at Royal Ascot but she raced furthest from the main action and still looked in peak form; drying ground wouldn't be ideal, though, and she has the widest stall to overcome.

8/1

13

(4)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Balmoral Lady

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Progressive 4yo who made great strides in the autumn with a hat-trick at about 5f on heavy and soft ground; a recent Listed win at Haydock (5f, good) suggests she's still improving, but this is likely to be hard labour.

33/1

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8/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 033075

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Unraced on heavy and has rarely encountered soft; below par since placed efforts in June/July; drops back in class but has something to prove with usual headgear removed.
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10th

8

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Mister Bluebird

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Heather Main

8yo who has been as good as ever this spring, short-headed at Musselburgh (7f, good) then second of 14 to Crimson Spirit at Goodwood (7f, good); last season's two wins came on soft ground; effective here; respected.

12/1

2nd

10

(2)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Mister Bluebird

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Went close at Musselburgh (7f, good) last time, showing he retains full ability aged eight; dual winner at Goodwood and may remain competitive; gained last three wins on soft ground.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 726646 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
All turf wins on good/firmer; suffered major traffic issues in a series final over C&D last month and that effort needs marking up; however, his very long losing spell remains a negative.
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4th

3

(1)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beyond Equal

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

took keen hold, prominent, going okay over 1f out, lost third final strides

8/1

4th

3

(1)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beyond Equal

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

took keen hold, prominent, going okay over 1f out, lost third final strides

8/1

4th

7

(3)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Beyond Equal

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Stuart Kittow

dwelt start

6/1

Form: 805347

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Best effort this year when third at Nottingham (6f) in May; 2-2 under Benoit De La Sayette when the ground is soft, the wins gained off higher marks in spring 2023; interesting on a similar surface.
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1st

1

(3)

10th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:59 Bath

Miss Bella Brand

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Capable off this sort of mark and although this is a Class 5 in name, it's effectively a Class 6; solid effort in a better race over C&D last week; leading claims with Rossa Ryan booked.

9/4

4th

9

(1)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:25 Bath

Miss Bella Brand

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Best effort this year when third at Nottingham (6f) in May; 2-2 under Benoit De La Sayette when the ground is soft, the wins gained off higher marks in spring 2023; interesting on a similar surface.

16/1

7th

3

(6)

18th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

14:00 Yarmouth

Miss Bella Brand

9st 13lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

The winner of eight of her 48 starts; promising return from 112 days off at Chelmsford 18 days ago; should run her race but perhaps vulnerable to younger rivals.

14/1

Form: 114164 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Acts on heavy ground; record of 3-6 for current stable includes a C&D success in April; form has dipped the last twice but it may be unwise to write off this 3yo.
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2nd

8

(11)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Sub Thirteen

8st 12lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Jeremy Scott

Got back on song for his new yard with third of ten in 1m Chepstow handicap 23 days ago; no forlorn hope off an easing mark.

11/1

3rd

1

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Sub Thirteen

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Jeremy Scott

Has done most racing, and gained all his wins, in sprints, apparently not seeing it out in a few runs over 7f; having a first run in a 0-55 but has regressed this year and stamina would have to be a concern.

10/1

8th

6

(10)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:25 Chepstow

Sub Thirteen

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Jeremy Scott

A fair 6f scorer for Tony Carroll but largely below par this season for his present handler, 13th of 14 in 6f Windsor handicap two weeks ago; others are preferred.

25/1

14/1

Form: 735216

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 121 on soft ground, winning off 3lb lower at Chepstow (6f) in May the final time; interesting on a similar surface.
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3

(13)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Hiatus

9st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

Down the field in two AW runs back from a break, the latest at Chelmsford last week; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend but he has a good record on soft ground and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

16/1

10

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Hiatus

8st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

Easy win over C&D in December off 3lb lower; should be sharper with his recent return to action behind him but others preferred at this level.

25/1

11th

7

(12)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Hiatus

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

In good order last winter, winning easily at Chelmsford last December and finishing second over C&D (off 2lb higher) in January; drawn wide on his return from 226 days off and likely there will be other days.

20/1

Form: 453315 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Consistent mare who acts on any ground; successful three times this term; respectable fifth in a series final over C&D most recently; remains on career-high mark but is a solid type.
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4th

3

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Connies Rose

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

Multiple course winner, the latest last September (6f, soft) off a 1lb lower mark; she has run some solid races in defeat this year but consistency has been an issue and others appeal more in today's field.

6/1

4th

6

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:37 Salisbury

Connies Rose

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Seven-time winner at Chepstow and finished a solid second, splitting subsequent winners, there last time; has form over this C&D and warrants respect up just 1lb.

9/4

2nd

2

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

Connies Rose

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

Seven-time course winner (4-12 over this trip); has been running over 7f of late but should be all right with the return to 5f and is back at the right sort of level off her last winning mark; enters calculations.

7/1

Form: 132297 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Both wins on good ground, latest over C&D in May during a consistent spell; form dipped the last twice; chance of rebound depends on how well he responds to first-time tongue-tie.
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5th

4

(2)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:10 Brighton

Revenue

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Both wins on good ground, latest at Bath (5.7f) in May during a consistent spell; form dipped in last three runs, latest with tongue-tie applied (retained); needs to rebound.

10/1

8th

14

(5)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:25 Bath

Revenue

8st 13lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Both wins on good ground, latest over C&D in May during a consistent spell; form dipped the last twice; chance of rebound depends on how well he responds to first-time tongue-tie.

14/1

7th

3

(7)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

13:50 Chepstow

Revenue

9st 12lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has been placed on soft but both wins on good, most recently at Bath (extended 5f) in May; mostly consistent otherwise but he was nowhere near his best at Brighton recently so that needs overlooking.

6/1

Form: 020501 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Suited by reapplied cheekpieces at Chester (6f, heavy) last month, recording a first win since joining this yard; inconsistent but should remain competitive back up just 2lb if in the same form again.
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9th

4

(10)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hallowed Time

11st 1lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Won a Chester handicap on heavy ground in September 2024 but mainly below form since (finished last of seven over C&D last week); well handicapped but has plenty to prove.

25/1

7th

3

(2)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hallowed Time

9st 8lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Poor strike-rate over the last four years and current mark reflects a decline in his form; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

6th

5

(2)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Hallowed Time

10st 12lb

J: Miss Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Went close at Wolverhampton last January and now 8lb lower; however, he's hard to fancy on his recent form and is unproven at this trip.

7/1

5/1

Form: 248442 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Seems to handle any ground; on a two-year losing spell but has plenty of encouraging form this season, keeping-on second at Sandown (5f) most recently; attractively treated off current mark.
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3rd

2

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:31 Bath

Safari Dream

9st 12lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Made all at Salisbury (6f, good) in May; unplaced on next two starts but he was a close fifth of seven at Ffos Las most recently and he ran well over C&D last August on firm ground; might not be far away.

6/1

5th

3

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Safari Dream

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Multiple winner who made all at Salisbury last month (6f, good) and was ridden differently when never involved at Catterick; had no penalty last time and now 5lb higher, but if returned to positive tactics the ground won't be an excuse.

8/1

7th

6

(7)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Safari Dream

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Rod Millman

7-43; took full advantage of an easing mark to gain his third Salisbury win when making all (6f apprentices', good) last week; escapes a penalty, and Jake Dickson is able to claim his 7lb allowance, so his chance is an obvious one; clearly the one to beat if in the same kind of form.

2/1

Form: -07286 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Acts on soft going; 0-5 this season for new yard but ran well (head second to Sarah's Verse) off this mark at Ffos Las in June; return to that form would put him in the picture.
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10th

9

(8)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:14 Southwell (AW)

Vince Lombardi

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Completed a double over C&D in November and he got back on the scoresheet when making all at Wolverhampton (7f) three weeks ago; that was a narrow success but he's only 1lb higher and could make another bold bid back in trip.

8/1

1st

8

(1)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vince Lombardi

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

6f wins at Wolverhampton and Southwell in the autumn; runner-up twice since and he wasn't beaten far when favourite at Southwell (fifth of eighth) last time; now returns to 7f but he has plenty of form at this trip and he's in the mix.

10/1

Form: 144458 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Versatile ground-wise; six-time winner at Bath; most recent win came at Ffos Las (off 1lb lower) in June; hindered by traffic issues back here last month; has possibilities.
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7th

3

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Sarahs Verse

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Ronald Harris

Six-time course winner (various ground) who runs off the same mark as when winning at Ffos Las in June; however, she's failed to shine here on her three runs this autumn and needs to turn things around.

12/1

7th

3

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Sarahs Verse

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Ronald Harris

Six-time course winner (various ground) who runs off the same mark as when winning at Ffos Las in June; however, she's failed to shine here on her three runs this autumn and needs to turn things around.

12/1

9th

7

(7)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:10 Bath

Sarahs Verse

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Ronald Harris

Versatile ground-wise and has won six times at this track; most recent win came off this mark at Ffos Las in June but she had a major blip over C&D (heavy) 20 days ago and needs to bounce back after that heavy defeat.

10/1

Form: 97731/

Last run: 700 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Absent since getting off the mark in Southwell nursery (5f, AW) in November 2022; sold out of Andrew Balding's yard for 2,000gns the following July and gelded; market instructive.
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6th

8

(1)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

12:38 Southwell (AW)

Rajwaan

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Bernard Llewellyn

C&D winner in 2022 for previous yard, then had a long absence; far from solid on his form for current stable; chance partly depends on how well he responds to added cheekpieces.

16/1

6th

8

(1)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

12:38 Southwell (AW)

Rajwaan

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Bernard Llewellyn

C&D winner in 2022 for previous yard, then had a long absence; far from solid on his form for current stable; chance partly depends on how well he responds to added cheekpieces.

16/1

9th

6

(1)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rajwaan

9st 7lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Bernard Llewellyn

in touch with leaders on inner

20/1

Non-runners

Symbol Of Hope

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £76.20
Straight Forecast £60.05
Tricast £444.74
Trifecta £524.40

Selections

WEST COUNTRY:

Safari Dream

POSTDATA:

Hallowed Time

SPOTLIGHT:

Miss Bella Brand

The Times:

Sub Thirteen

Daily Mirror:

Symbol Of Hope

TOPSPEED:

Sarah's Verse

RP RATINGS:

Mister Bluebird

Telegraph:

Safari Dream

The Guardian:

Safari Dream

Daily Mail:

Safari Dream

D Express:

Safari Dream

The Sun:

Safari Dream

NEWMARKET:

Miss Bella Brand

The Star:

Hallowed Time

Daily Record:

Hallowed Time