October 01 / 17.25 Bath

17.25

Soft

CB Protection Event Security Specialists Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 2f 37y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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CB Protection Event Security Specialists Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5-5642

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
0-10 but has not been beaten far on her last three starts; second at Ffos Las (1m4f, heavy) on her most recent start after dictating at a slow pace; holds place claims.
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5th

6

(3)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

15:58 Bath

Sonnet Star

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Stuart Kittow

towards rear, headway into midfield halfway

5/1

5th

6

(3)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

15:58 Bath

Sonnet Star

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Stuart Kittow

towards rear, headway into midfield halfway, outpaced over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

5/1

1st

3

(14)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Sonnet Star

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Stuart Kittow

in touch with leaders

9/2

14/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form: 462496

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
4lb lower than when successful on turf at Lingfield in July last year but three poor turf efforts since; has been kept busy on AW and ran well when second at Kempton (1m) in July but three moderate runs since temper enthusiasm; steps up in trip but yet to prove effective on soft.
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8th

6

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:13 Brighton

San Francisco Bay

9st 3lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Just 1lb higher than when winning at Nottingham (1m2f, good) last July but he needs to improve plenty on his last few efforts.

12/1

7th

3

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Chepstow

San Francisco Bay

10st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Henry Candy

May have needed his recent comeback from seven months off and is back on a competitive mark for a yard in fair form of late; one to consider in a race lacking depth.

8/1

7th

3

(9)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Leicester

San Francisco Bay

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Tailed off on heavy ground at Nottingham last October when last seen but showed some good form last season, including when winning at Nottingham (1m2f, good), and he returns on a competitive mark; not ruled out.

14/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 00021 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Progressive 3yo who showed improvement on his handicap debut up in trip when second at Ffos Las (1m2f, heavy) in August; got off the mark over C&D (good) last month and has major claims off 3lb higher.
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9

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:32 Nottingham

Run Of Luck

8st 12lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Ed de Giles

On a winning mark and won't mind the forecast rain but he hasn't convinced with his stamina in two attempts at this trip.

12/1

13

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

16:45 Chester

Run Of Luck

8st 13lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ed de Giles

Front-runner who has won twice (1m2f/1m4f) on good to soft this season; only 1lb higher than for his last success but he can race freely and he didn't seem to get home when upped to 1m6f at Haydock last time.

8/1

9

(10)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:32 Haydock

Run Of Luck

9st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed de Giles

Front-runner who won twice (1m2f/1m4f) on good to soft this season; not sure to get 1m6f, as he raced freely to set up a clear lead at Carlisle last time but he also rallied that day to finish a creditable second; needs a second look.

7/1

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 257126 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Belatedly got off the mark when sporting a first-time hood at Nottingham (1m2f, good to soft) in July; raced freely in her two runs since; more than capable if able to settle better.
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9th

5

(10)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:25 Nottingham

Fougere

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Belatedly got off the mark when sporting a first-time hood (kept since) on good to soft over C&D in July; short-headed next time and ran respectably when coming from behind at Bath (heavy) on latest; each-way claims.

5/1

4th

1

(6)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Fougere

9st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

towards rear

7/2

25/1

Form: 41-688 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner for former trainer; 3lb lower than when winning at Windsor last October but below par in three starts for current yard; others preferred.
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4th

8

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lhebayeb

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Price

All three AW wins have been over C&D, the latest in a classified event in March; has been below that form since and the switch from a hood to first-time cheekpieces needs to have a positive impact.

16/1

9th

8

(11)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Lhebayeb

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Price

C&D winner last June (soft) off a 4lb higher mark; wants a good test over this trip but is capable of bouncing back, having been given an 11-week break since a couple of lesser efforts in Tapeta 0-50s.

8/1

10th

5

(5)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lhebayeb

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Richard Price

Three C&D wins, the latest in a classified event this month in a refitted hood; failed to get to grips with the leaders here six days later but she's had a longer break this time; can be very competitive if race pans out.

8/1

6th
11 (12)
Milvus

8/1

Form: -54433

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden but has made the frame in his last four starts; weakened close home on his first attempt at today's distance at Windsor (good to firm) last month; withdrawn due to unsuitable ground (soft) in July.
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13th

15

(10)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Milvus

8st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Denis Coakley

prominent on outer

20/1

6th

11

(12)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Milvus

8st 12lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

led, headed but clear with one other after 5f

8/1

25/1

Form: 789-80

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-13 on Flat but dual winner over hurdles; no show on the Flat in two starts this year; left Adam West for 1,800gns in August and makes stable debut; best watched.
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7

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:28 Ffos Las

Baikal

11st 7lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Grace Harris

Three hurdle wins this season, most recently when given a nicely judged Joe Anderson ride from off the pace over C&D (good) 12 days ago; 4lb rise is not excessive but the ground may have turn against him now.

4/1

7

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:28 Ffos Las

Baikal

11st 7lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Grace Harris

Three hurdle wins this season, most recently when given a nicely judged Joe Anderson ride from off the pace over C&D (good) 12 days ago; 4lb rise is not excessive but the ground may have turn against him now.

4/1

6/1

Form: 331165 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner and landed back-to-back wins at Ffos Las in June/July; respectable fifth of 15 at Goodwood (1m2f, good) last month; yet to prove effective on ground worse than good to soft (seemed unsuited by heavy at Windsor last October) but holds claims on form.
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2nd

6

(3)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:31 Bath

Jimmy Mark

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Zoe Hawkins

Triple course winner, including on firm and over this trip; placed over 1m2f here on his reappearance, when 1lb higher in May; probably too free at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm) latest but will be an each-way player if able to settle better.

11/4

5th

9

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:30 Windsor

Jimmy Mark

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Zoe Hawkins

Five wins under the care of Stuart Kittow; creditable second at Bath on seasonal debut; has filled the same position in both attempts over C&D; again has place claims.

11/2

2nd

5

(1)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Jimmy Mark

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Zoe Hawkins

Course winner (extended 1m3f) on last April's reappearance; ended that campaign with some lesser efforts but he returns on a feasible mark and can't be discounted.

8/1

Form: 821466 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at the 29th attempt, at this track (11.6f, firm) in August; this drop in trip is unlikely to be in her favour and yet to prove she handles soft ground.
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7

(5)

1st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:35 Bath

Ladypacksapunch

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Won off a similar mark here (11.6f, firm) last August but that is her only success from 41 starts and she's been out of sorts in last three runs; down the list.

16/1

4

(5)

25th Jun 2025

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:50 Bath

Ladypacksapunch

9st 6lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Grace Harris

Just 1-40 but the win did come here (11.5f, firm) and her latest defeat can probably be put down to testing conditions; handicapped to be competitive.

10/1

7th

10

(6)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Chepstow

Ladypacksapunch

8st 9lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Grace Harris

Running well enough to think she can be involved to some extent but her convincing Bath win at about 1m3f in August came on firm ground and she has more to prove with the recent rain.

12/1

20/1

Form: 6-0959

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won novice for George Boughey at Epsom in September 2022 but only modest form in four runs this year for current yard.
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5th

4

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Serious Look

9st 13lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Has four wins at this track, mostly over today's distance; 3lb higher than his last success in March but cannot be dismissed here.

12/1

5th

8

(11)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Serious Look

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

It was a narrow verdict over 8.6f here four weeks ago and he went up only 3lb; with that run under his belt and being a triple C&D winner, he should feature again if able to overcome a wider than ideal draw.

7/1

1st

6

(4)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Serious Look

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Won three times over 9.4f here last year and ended that year with a keeping-on second over that trip; returns from two-month break on fairly tough mark, though, and this drop back to 8.6f is not ideal.

6/1

50/1

Form: 5-8709

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Beat only one runner in four starts for current yard this year at massive prices and is hard to fancy.
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11th

6

(9)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Hadley Park

9st 7lb

J: William Cox

T: Joe Ponting

in touch with leaders

50/1

9th

9

(11)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Bath

Hadley Park

9st 4lb

J: William Cox

T: Joe Ponting

prominent, reminder soon after start, took keen hold after 1f, lost ground from over 4f out

50/1

10th

6

(2)

4th Sep 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:32 Bath

Hadley Park

9st 12lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Joe Ponting

took keen hold, midfield

33/1

33/1

Form: 0-060

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has shown little in four starts but still early days; hard to recommend today but should do better at some point.
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5th

9

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Homme De Fer

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner when 7lb lower last December; reasonably consistent in five starts since scoring at Lingfield; tongue-tie now tried; each-way player but looks in need of a favour from the handicapper before winning again.

6/1

5th

9

(8)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Homme De Fer

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Both wins in December including one over this trip; third in all four starts since his latest success and the return to 7f looks to be in his favour; solid contender.

5/1

3rd

2

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Homme De Fer

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won over 7f at Wolverhampton and Lingfield in December and he's held his form with placed efforts in last three runs including a close call over C&D in January; still looks on a workable mark and he's strongly respected back up in trip.

3/1

25/1

Form: 4-9008

Last run: 83 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden; poor form this year since 13-month absence; first run for new yard and first-time tongue-tie, alongside cheekpieces; best watched.
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13th

13

(1)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Twilight Kiss

8st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Adam West

midfield, lost ground quickly halfway

25/1

8th

10

(4)

10th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Twilight Kiss

8st 4lb

J: Anna Gibson

T: Mark Hoad

14-race maiden; has form over C&D but her three runs back from a 13-month absence don't instil much confidence.

50/1

11th

10

(11)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Lingfield

Twilight Kiss

9st 9lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Mark Hoad

in rear

33/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £86.80
Straight Forecast £88.08
Tricast £279.92
Trifecta £406.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Run Of Luck

POSTDATA:

Sonnet Star

The Guardian:

Fougere

RP RATINGS:

Run Of Luck

The Times:

Run Of Luck

Daily Mail:

Run Of Luck

Daily Mirror:

Run Of Luck

The Star:

Run Of Luck

Daily Record:

Run Of Luck

WEST COUNTRY:

Sonnet Star

Telegraph:

Sonnet Star

D Express:

Sonnet Star

The Sun:

Sonnet Star