September 25 / 15.50 Ffos Las

15.50

Good

Universal Hardwear Supplies “Bath Summer Series Stayers” Final Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 16 runners
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Universal Hardwear Supplies “Bath Summer Series Stayers” Final Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
10 (1)
Fred Bear

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.30
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 321545 D BF

Last run: 53 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Flat/hurdle winner, the Flat win coming over this distance at Yarmouth in June; hasn't done much under either code in the meantime.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(7)

14th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Chepstow

Fred Bear

9st 6lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Neil Mulholland

slowly into stride, in rear and outpaced, pulled up over 5f out

10/1

6

(7)

14th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Chepstow

Fred Bear

9st 6lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Neil Mulholland

slowly into stride, in rear and outpaced, pulled up over 5f out

10/1

5th

8

21st Nov 2023

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

14:40 Hereford

Fred Bear

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Neil Mulholland

2m winner in this sphere; stayer on the Flat; not disgraced over C&D (good) returned to hurdles but his effort rather petered out after pulling hard; chance partly depends on whether he settles better.

8/1

14/1

  • Place: £6.10

Form: 417-14 D

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has won on the Flat and over hurdles in Jersey this year; decent ground is the key to him and he should get that; on a realistic mark.
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2nd

5

23rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 8y

Class 1

13:30 Ascot

Hidden Depths

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

in touch with leaders, ridden and went second just after last, kept on

50/1

2nd

5

23rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 8y

Class 1

13:30 Ascot

Hidden Depths

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

in touch with leaders, ridden and went second just after last, kept on

50/1

5th

11

2nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Hidden Depths

10st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

held up in rear, midfield 10th, outpaced from 2 out, stayed on run-in

12/1

3rd
15 (11)

14/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 4-2974

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 2lb

9 yo

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Chance on his best staying form and the race wasn't run to suit over C&D last month, with that a sprint finish; however, with a strike-rate of 2-59, he's not one to be making excuses for; 2lb wrong.
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No Results Found

14/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 663324

Last run: 53 days

W: 8st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Has been racking up the minor honours but he's now 0-19 and the frustration may continue from 2lb out of the weights.
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10

(9)

11th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield

Easy Equation

8st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Won three staying handicaps for Stan Moore and threatened on occasions for Charlie Fellows; faring less well for current yard and now back from another break.

14/1

7

(7)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Easy Equation

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Won three times for Stan Moore but has never been prolific and has yet to show his true form for current yard.

25/1

7th

3

(5)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Easy Equation

9st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

always behind

25/1

12/1

Form: 864516 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Just his second run in a visor when beating some of these at Wolverhampton but he fared less well at Kempton three weeks ago; that was a rare crack at 2m but it was still underwhelming.
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11

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:35 Hereford

Eagle Court

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

Quite useful on the Flat in his prime but has not shown a great deal in his five hurdling starts since September; beaten about 23l when fifth of sixth here (2m, good) a fortnight ago; tries a new trip today.

33/1

11

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:35 Hereford

Eagle Court

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

Quite useful on the Flat in his prime but has not shown a great deal in his five hurdling starts since September; beaten about 23l when fifth of sixth here (2m, good) a fortnight ago; tries a new trip today.

33/1

5th

7

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:35 Hereford

Eagle Court

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Michael Blake

in rear, some headway 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon no impression

20/1

6th
5 (13)
Winklevi

20/1

Form: 654737 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner but hasn't been firing on all cylinders in recent months and when third at Wolverhampton he was behind a couple of these.
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8th

3

(4)

15th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Winklevi

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: David Evans

led

12/1

6th

4

(1)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:17 Lingfield (AW)

Winklevi

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

led at steady pace

7/1

5th

3

(3)

1st Sep 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Winklevi

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Evans

Multiple winner at up to 2m, including here (1m6f); well beaten at Catterick latest but he has shown enough on several occasions this year to suggest he can be competitive back here from this handy mark.

9/2

12/1

Form: 413235

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
1m4f winner at Chepstow in May (good to firm) and continued to run well until finishing fifth in a messy race over C&D a month ago; has lower mileage than most of these and he comes into it.
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5th

11

30th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

14:25 Wincanton

Alkhattaaf

10st 6lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Chris Down

Runner-up in maiden hurdle here (1m7f, good to soft) in April 2023 and won AW handicap 13 days later; however, following a long absence he's been pulled up in two handicap hurdles this season and has plenty to prove.

50/1

5th

11

30th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

14:25 Wincanton

Alkhattaaf

10st 6lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Chris Down

Runner-up in maiden hurdle here (1m7f, good to soft) in April 2023 and won AW handicap 13 days later; however, following a long absence he's been pulled up in two handicap hurdles this season and has plenty to prove.

50/1

13

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:05 Taunton

Alkhattaaf

10st 6lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Chris Down

Modest dual 1m4f Flat winner; showed something over hurdles in spring 2023 over the minimum trip but little when returned to this sphere for 2m handicap in November; trying an extra mile today is not greatly persuasive.

33/1

Form: 456625

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
On a losing run of 40, though he did very nearly win a classified race on the AW two runs ago; opposable from 2lb wrong.
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12

(10)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:08 Bath

Uther Pendragon

8st 2lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: J S Moore

Veteran who is suited by this track and seems very versatile regarding trip/ground; soundly beaten over 2m1f here yesterday, though, and will probably find this race too competitive.

66/1

9

(14)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:28 Bath

Uther Pendragon

9st 6lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: J S Moore

Veteran who is suited by this track and seems very versatile regarding trip/ground; yet to strike form this season, though, and needs to prove he still has what it takes.

40/1

10

(8)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Uther Pendragon

9st 3lb

J: William Cox

T: J S Moore

Veteran of 133 races; three of his seven wins have been at this track (from 39 visits) but he has not won anywhere since July 2023 and has not been competitive this season, including two runs here.

25/1

10/1

Form: 643313 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Snapped a losing sequence of 34 in an amateurs' event at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) last month and was respectable off this 4lb higher mark at Wolverhampton; dropping back to 1m6f is not a bother at all and he's a player.
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8th

5

(9)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

17:40 Yarmouth

Master Grey

10st 13lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

in rear

14/1

8th

2

(8)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Master Grey

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

In fine form on Tapeta early last year including a win over C&D; not shown much in three starts at Kempton since returning from 341 days off in May, but now 2lb below last winning mark; return to this surface may help.

14/1

9th

1

(14)

26th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Master Grey

9st 11lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Rod Millman

Below best in two starts here since returning from 11-month break but back on his last winning mark and Richard Kingscote takes over from a 7lb claimer; interesting with cheekpieces refitted for the first time this year (latest four wins in them).

7/1

4/1

Form: 651221 C

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
All the better for blinkers on his last four appearances, winning over 1m4f here and doubling his tally from the front over 2m at Chelmsford; penalised for that win on Thursday but he's looking progressive.
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2nd

6

(2)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Copperplate

9st 7lb

J: Deon Le Roux

T: Richard Hughes

took keen hold, led, clear with one circuit to go, shaken up when reduced lead from 2f out, pushed along and hung right when headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong (jockey said gelding hung right in the home straight)

9/4

10th

13

(16)

25th Sep 2022

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Ffos Las

Copperplate

8st 3lb

J: George Rooke

T: Richard Hughes

prominent but on outer, led after 3f, hung right when ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened (jockey said gelding hung badly right-handed)

4/1

1st

8

(6)

22nd Sep 2022

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Copperplate

9st 6lb

J: George Rooke

T: Richard Hughes

made all, pushed along over 1f out, ridden 1f out, kept on strongly and went clear final 110yds

6/1

25/1

Form: 30/537

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three of his four wins have come over jumps; only effort of note for his current yard came in a small field at Bath; others preferred.
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5

(1)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Humaniste

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Added a sixth point win in May and has been giving it a good go back on the Flat since, including when fourth of 13 behind an improver at Bath (2m1f, good) last time; still unexposed on AW and has possibilities if he can transfer his form back to this sphere.

5/1

4th

8

(2)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Humaniste

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Added a sixth point win in May and has been giving it a good go back on the Flat since, keeping on stoutly into third of nine to Triple Nickle at Ffos Las (2m, heavy) recently; his proven stamina makes him a big player.

8/1

3rd

3

(4)

29th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ffos Las

Humaniste

9st 10lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Won a point in the spring and has posted three pretty good efforts since returned to the Flat, most recently when third at Lingfield (2m, good to firm) last month; versatile regarding ground; probably on the premises again.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 673212

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Unraced over this far but it's worth a go given his recent exploits over 1m4f and the return of Alec Voikhansky's claim is welcomed.
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2nd

1

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

15:40 Brighton

Lexington Knight

10st 3lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Won this 12 months ago and returns on a hat-trick after another course win (made all) and a success at Salisbury that looked unlikely until he picked up late on; might travel sweeter back at this track and can cope with this mark.

3/1

1st

3

(2)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

19:50 Salisbury

Lexington Knight

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Returned from three-month break with front-running win at Brighton (1m4f, good) in May and will be fine on the faster surface here but he's probably not quite as good as he was; younger rivals appeal more.

11/4

1

(3)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

16:05 Brighton

Lexington Knight

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Ordinary form on the AW during the winter but he is 5lb lower than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last August; off since February but he's respected back here on this return.

13/2

Form: 854171 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
With some help from the handicapper he's won two of his last three, both here over 1m6f and 2m; back up the weights as a result but not by much and he's a likeable type by and large.
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10th

17

19th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:43 Kilbeggan

Singing The Blues

11st 13lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: E McNamara

First reserve; 10-time Flat winner but shown nothing in three runs over hurdles; handicap debut.

11th

1

15th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

17:25 Killarney

Singing The Blues

11st 12lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

Ten wins from 50 starts on the level; some promise in his hurdle bow at Ballinrobe on debut for this yard but tailed off back at that venue earlier this month; looks up against it.

12/1

10th

4

2nd May 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 139y

17:18 Ballinrobe

Singing The Blues

11st 12lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E McNamara

Ten-time Flat winner for Rod Milman in Britain; tame hurdles debut over C&D last month however and probably best watched for now.

40/1

Form: 345232

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Races prominently; has still to win a handicap but he's proving consistent this year without quite being able to finish the job off; no stamina issues.
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6

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Choirmaster

11st 6lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Won over hurdles at Bangor in August 2023; should strip fitter for his first run in 616 days when sixth of eight at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) last month but may be best watched for now.

10/1

6th

3

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:35 Market Rasen

Choirmaster

11st 6lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Consistent once sent into handicaps until disappointing on his final outing in September 2023; something was evidently amiss given subsequent absence and trainer can get them fit at home; on a good mark.

10/1

6th

3

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:35 Market Rasen

Choirmaster

11st 6lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Consistent once sent into handicaps until disappointing on his final outing in September 2023; something was evidently amiss given subsequent absence and trainer can get them fit at home; on a good mark.

10/1

10/1

Form: 1408-2

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Closely matched with Eagle Court on their 1-2 at Wolverhampton (1m6f) in August and he's every bit as effective on turf; should be a factor.
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7

(2)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zillion

9st 0lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Sue Gardner

Four turf wins at up 2m on the Flat; now only 1lb higher than for last success (August 2023) but he was tailed off at Bath on his recent return and is 0-12 on AW; down the list.

25/1

8th

7

(2)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zillion

9st 0lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Sue Gardner

dwelt start, in rear

25/1

10th

2

(6)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

14:07 Bath

Zillion

11st 4lb

J: Miss Alice Tregoning

T: Sue Gardner

dwelt start, towards rear

8/1

12/1

Form: 353153

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Pops up now and again, as was the case off only 2lb lower at Bath in July (11.6f); however, she was beaten about 20l into third at Brighton last time and this is a belated first run over this far.
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8th

9

(5)

29th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cafe Sydney

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

midfield

12/1

10th

9

(9)

10th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cafe Sydney

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

slowly away, always towards rear

16/1

16th

12

(10)

25th Sep 2022

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Ffos Las

Cafe Sydney

8st 4lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Tony Carroll

slowly away, always towards rear (jockey said mare was slowly away)

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £697.80
Straight Forecast £483.99
Tricast £13710.73

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Copperplate

The Times:

Choirmaster

Daily Express:

Lexington Knight

POSTDATA:

Singing The Blues

TOPSPEED:

Fred Bear

RP Ratings:

Winklevi

Telegraph:

Copperplate

Daily Mirror:

Copperplate

Daily Record:

Copperplate

Daily Mail:

Choirmaster

The Sun:

Lexington Knight

The Star:

Singing The Blues