October 01 / 16.55 Bath

16.55

Soft

Silvershine Turf Services Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 5f 10y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Silvershine Turf Services Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 000880 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Five-time turf winner on a variety of ground, but has shown precious little in nine starts for this yard despite a plummeting mark; market should indicate whether a revival is expected.
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1st

4

(4)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:55 Bath

Speedacus

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Butler

Five-time turf winner on a variety of ground, but has shown precious little in nine starts for this yard despite a plummeting mark; market should indicate whether a revival is expected.

14/1

13th

5

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Speedacus

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: John Butler

Five-time winner over 5f on turf; out of form since joining present yard, but has dropped to a good mark and may do better on return from a break.

25/1

5/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 535501

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Looked to be going the wrong way prior to making it tenth-time lucky in a Brighton apprentice event (6f, good; 33-1) a fortnight ago; 3lb rise manageable and shortlisted if coping with the return to 5f and soft ground.
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4th

3

(5)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:05 Chepstow

Marching Mac

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Seven turf wins on ground ranging from good to heavy; not in peak form on AW this year but last autumn's wins at Bath (5.5f, heavy) and Leicester (5f, soft) make him of firm interest off this mark.

9/2

10th

3

(9)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marching Mac

9st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

On a difficult mark and has done all of his winning on turf, mostly over shorter than 6f; mixed RPRs since returned to AW; not the percentage call in this competitive race.

40/1

4th

2

(3)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Marching Mac

9st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Had a good spell in the mud on turf last autumn but ended his year with a lesser run at Newcastle in November, taking his AW record to 0-8; might be best watched after 97 days off.

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 132689 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
1lb lower than when winning here (5.7f, firm) in July and has form on a soft surface, but his last two efforts leave him with a bit to prove.
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3rd

10

(2)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Sisters In The Sky

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

Acts of firm and heavy ground; triple course winner who scored at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in January but he's been quiet there in last three runs; has bit to prove and needs to rediscover his spark back on turf.

14/1

8th

8

(7)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sisters In The Sky

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Grace Harris

Gained the latest of his nine wins in a C&D handicap in January; good second here next time but his form has cooled in classified events over C&D in last two runs; bit to prove and he needs to get back on track.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 767721 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
All three turf wins have come on good and faster ground, the latest at Windsor (5f, good to firm) 15 days ago; runner-up in his only previous go on soft ground, though, so is respected despite a 5lb higher mark.
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5th

9

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

17:55 Lingfield

Cabeza De Llave

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Has six wins to his name but the last one came in October 2024; second on his return to turf at Windsor (5f, good) and should run well.

7/1

2nd

3

(8)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Cabeza De Llave

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Two of his three turf wins have come over C&D; solid return to action at Chelmsford in February but he took a backward step at Southwell 12 days ago; William Carson replaces a 7lb claimer; not discounted.

7/1

6th

3

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Cabeza De Llave

9st 8lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Consistent 7yo who kept on from the rear for third under James Glennon at Chelmsford (5f) in February, after a layoff; has never run here before but has form on Tapeta at Wolverhampton; can make his presence felt.

8/1

10/1

Form: 19-383

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over 6f on the AW late last year and is 0-6 on turf, though she ran with credit when third of nine over C&D (good) in June; now 4lb lower, but soft ground wouldn't be ideal.
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9th

8

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Havechatma

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dean Ivory

5yo mare who recorded her sixth AW win when scoring at Southwell (5f) last month; record of 0-10 on turf but she's 4lb lower back in this sphere and she ran well for a long way at Windsor in August; not ruled out.

11/2

8

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Havechatma

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dean Ivory

5yo mare who recorded her sixth AW win when scoring at Southwell (5f) last month; record of 0-10 on turf but she's 4lb lower back in this sphere and she ran well for a long way at Windsor in August; not ruled out.

11/2

1st

3

(8)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Havechatma

9st 9lb

J: Jefferson Smith

T: Dean Ivory

Recent form-figures look less than encouraging but she returned from a short break with a respectable fourth at Windsor and then showed up well for a long way over 6f at Lingfield; now returns to the C&D of her last three successes and she's back to her last winning mark; might be the answer.

6/1

Form: 734515 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Only fifth of nine here (5.7f, good) last time, but that came under a 4lb penalty just 24 hours after winning at Chepstow (5f, good); has winning form on soft ground and could go well back down 2lb.
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3rd

7

(2)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Some Nightmare

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

Eight of his nine wins have been on turf but he was comfortably held back on the grass here two weeks ago.

10/1

4th

6

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

17:20 Bath

Some Nightmare

8st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John O’Shea

Eight of his nine wins have been on turf, with the most recent coming at Chepstow (5f, good) last August; weakened late at Wolverhampton 20 days ago and now steps up in grade.

10/1

8th

6

(2)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Some Nightmare

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: John O’Shea

Only one of his nine wins have been on the AW but he posted some solid efforts this winter; third of nine over this C&D 51 days ago and this is his first start since; has claims.

10/1

Form: 645-84

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has twice made the frame here, the latest when fourth of eight over this trip (good) last time; hood returns but he needs more if he is to make it ninth-time lucky.
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4

(5)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:10 Chepstow

Fishermans Cottage

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Malcolm Saunders

1-15 but has been running well since returning from seven months off in May, including when second of ten in his only previous start down at this level; beaten just over a length into second of six in a 0-55 handicap over C&D nine days ago and that reads well in this company.

11/4

2nd

4

(6)

23rd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:25 Chepstow

Fishermans Cottage

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Malcolm Saunders

6f win at Salisbury on his seasonal return last month; series of good runs in defeat since but needs to raise his game judged on latest Bath effort (behind Darkened Edge and lucky to finish in front of Coco Hill).

4/1

3rd

9

(9)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:08 Bath

Fishermans Cottage

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Malcolm Saunders

Won at Salisbury on his reappearance and he has finished second over 5.7f here on his last two starts; should give it another good go.

9/2

Form: 806-74

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
May have needed the run after 222 days off when fourth of five at Lingfield (5f, AW) in August, but that took his record to 0-15; needs a big step forward.
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9th

9

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

13:28 Bath

Storm Venture

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Thomas Faulkner

in touch with leaders, pushed along after 1f, lost position 2f out, weakened and lost touch inside final furlong

12/1

9th

9

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

13:28 Bath

Storm Venture

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Thomas Faulkner

in touch with leaders, pushed along after 1f, lost position 2f out, weakened and lost touch inside final furlong

12/1

5

(4)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:37 Bath

Storm Venture

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Thomas Faulkner

Still a maiden after 17 starts but she's dropped a long way in the weights and was a clear second over C&D (heavy; blinkers added) 11 days ago; that was a bold bid and she looks interesting off same mark here.

11/4

10/1

Form: 095674

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-15, but he put up one of his better efforts when beaten 3l into fourth of nine behind Cabeza De Llave at Windsor (5f, good; first-time visor) 15 days ago; enjoyed anything but a clear passage there, but not sure whether he can repeat it.
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5th

3

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:12 Lingfield

Haveagobeau

9st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jim Boyle

Dual Polytrack winner here this year, latterly in 0-50 company; didn't look to have any excuses back on turf (now 0-19) off this mark early in the month and needs more.

8/1

5th

5

(7)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Windsor

Haveagobeau

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jim Boyle

Took an age to get off the mark, finally opening his account at the 31st attempt in a 1m2f handicap at Lingfield (AW) in January; four runs since, twice finishing second before recording another Lingfield success six weeks ago; still unexposed at this trip and he is effective on turf.

7/2

1st

6

(2)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Haveagobeau

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jim Boyle

Enjoyed a generally consistent winter for Jack Dace over C&D; usually dropped in and a lot will hinge on how he settles early back from six weeks off, and how the race unfolds.

6/1

7/1

Form: 515526 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Just 2-42, but his record here so far this year reads 2212; handles soft ground and holds each-way claims again if the switch to blinkers from cheekpieces has an effect.
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3

(5)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Media Guest

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Mark Gillard

2-45, with the latest win coming at Bath (5.5f, good) last July; tailed off on his return at Salisbury (5f, good to firm; reported to have had a respiratory issue) two weeks ago; has form over this far but others are currently preferred.

20/1

3

(5)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Salisbury

Media Guest

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Mark Gillard

Has a poor strike-rate and is the only runner who lacks recent match practice, having been absent since last October; best watched unless the market speaks favourably.

33/1

5th

9

(8)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Media Guest

8st 11lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Mark Gillard

Had a good record at Bath until tailed off here (5f, heavy) last time in first-time blinkers; however, the ground may have been too much and he's back in cheekpieces today; has shown promise on soft going; could go well.

10/1

Non-runners

Apache Star, Chaotic

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £48.30
Straight Forecast £53.56
Tricast £673.86
Trifecta £643.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cabeza De Llave

POSTDATA:

Apache Star

NEWMARKET:

Marching Mac

WEST COUNTRY:

Fishermans Cottage

The Guardian:

Marching Mac

RP RATINGS:

Cabeza De Llave

Telegraph:

Cabeza De Llave

Daily Mail:

Cabeza De Llave

Daily Mirror:

Cabeza De Llave

The Sun:

Cabeza De Llave

Daily Record:

Cabeza De Llave

The Times:

Apache Star

D Express:

Apache Star

The Star:

Apache Star