April 21 / 19.55 Bath

19.55

Soft

Whitsbury Manor Supporting Lope Y Fernandez Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 1m 3f 137y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Whitsbury Manor Supporting Lope Y Fernandez Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
12 (4)
Pak Army

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.20
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 9/090- D

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Three Flat wins in Ireland and returns to this scene on the back of a breakthrough win over hurdles (2m1f, soft), which he won by 21l; has to be of interest on the back of that.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

3rd Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:03 Huntingdon

Pak Army

10st 10lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

raced in second, led after 3 out, headed after 2 out, kept on but no match for winner

4/1

2nd

5

3rd Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:03 Huntingdon

Pak Army

10st 10lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

raced in second, led after 3 out, headed after 2 out, kept on but no match for winner

4/1

1

10th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

16:08 Exeter

Pak Army

12st 0lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Returned to form with emphatic Flat win in May and has been placed over hurdles twice since; just a respectable fourth at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) last month but is 2lb lower here and can cope if the ground softens.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 439-25

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden who has suffered some near-misses, including on soft ground; ran well over a similar trip at Southwell two runs back (January) but this stiffer test may stretch her, as was the case over 1m4f at Kempton latest.
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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

1

(2)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lhebayeb

9st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Richard Price

Not the easiest to catch right but had hood refitted when gaining a third C&D win in classified event six days ago; she needs to back it up with the headgear retained.

3/1

1st

5

(11)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lhebayeb

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Richard Price

Losing run up to 14, but she won two handicaps over C&D in the spring of last year and ran well to finish third of ten in a similar race to this over the same trip in January; not the best of draws, but respected on her best form.

9/1

10/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form: /2342- D

Last run: 235 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Further wins in Jersey last spring/summer and two of her three runs back on the mainland (handicap hurdles) were fine; would ideally prefer drier ground, however.
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5th

13

(3)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Bath

Molliana

8st 2lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Neil Mulholland

Often red-hot under both codes in Jersey but comfortably held on three visits here since June.

33/1

7th

9

(5)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 5f 11y

Class 6

19:40 Bath

Molliana

8st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Neil Mulholland

Prolific in Jersey on Flat and over hurdles, with her latest win (1m4f, firm) last month; has never won on the Flat in Britain but this season's three visits to Bath suggest she will probably not be far away.

10/1

5/1

Form: 845-93 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Not that reliable but he's on a good mark and kept going for third on soft ground here two weeks ago; on the shortlist.
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9th

8

(3)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Sociologist

8st 6lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

led

16/1

9th

8

(3)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Sociologist

8st 6lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

led

16/1

9th

7

(9)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Sociologist

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Course regular and often a front-runner whose losing run is up to 22, but he ran his best race for a while when fourth of 11 here (1m3f) seven days ago; 0-23 over this trip and further, though, which raises doubts.

12/1

25/1

Form: 9-0557

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Below form in blinkers latest and they're now left off; has placed form but has yet to win and ran poorly on sole previous soft-ground start.
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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

6th
7 (14)
Pittsburg

8/1

Form: -43983 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler on good to soft; close up on the AW last time over 1m2f and could have a part to play.
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5th

3

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:18 Cartmel

Pittsburg

11st 8lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Ryan Potter

Won over C&D in June (good to soft) and runner-up to Rory's Story in his only subsequent chase start; however, he was very disappointing over hurdles here on Saturday.

14/1

6th

7

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:45 Cartmel

Pittsburg

10st 11lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Ryan Potter

Latest chase win on this track (2m1f, good to soft; several wins on good) in June; creditable hurdle run the time before but below best in this sphere subsequently, including over C&D latest; needs revival.

8/1

10

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

13:42 Cartmel

Pittsburg

10st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ryan Potter

Six-time chase winner, who won here (2m1f, good to soft) in June and was runner-up back at this track on Saturday; his hurdling defeat at Uttoxeter on penultimate run was in an unsatisfactory race (most flights omitted) and he's not ruled out back in this sphere.

7/1

Form: 593-57 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Chepstow winner last summer over 1m4f on good ground; below best on the AW recently but should appreciate returning to turf (acts on soft).
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6th

7

(2)

24th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

16:10 Yarmouth

Purple Reign

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway to lead over 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened 1f out

3/1

2nd

5

(8)

15th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:20 Catterick

Purple Reign

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ed Dunlop

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 5f out

6/1

7th

5

(2)

21st Apr 2023

Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:55 Bath

Purple Reign

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Dunlop

Chepstow winner last summer over 1m4f on good ground; below best on the AW recently but should appreciate returning to turf (acts on soft).

8/1

7/1

Form: 5544-5 CD

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Running fairly well on the AW this winter; all three wins have been here but would have a question to answer if the ground deteriorates (unraced on soft/heavy).
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4th

4

(2)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:12 Bath

Blue Hero

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Nine-time course scorer, most recently last August, but this seasonal debut doesn't look the time to catch him; has never scored when fresh.

7/1

14

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

14:22 Bath

Blue Hero

8st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Adrian Wintle

All nine wins have been here and slow ground not ideal on his last two visits; has a competitive show in him off this mark.

16/1

6th

4

(11)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:00 Bath

Blue Hero

9st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Nine-time course winner, on ground ranging from firm to good to soft; still on workable mark after 3lb rise for last month's C&D success and encountered traffic when only ninth on heavy ground here 11 days ago but, nevertheless, he'd appeal much more on a quicker surface.

10/1

Form: 0/606-

Last run: 256 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Has beaten only one rival in his two handicaps over 8.6f and 1m3f; plenty to prove.
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8

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Team Endeavour

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Barry Murtagh

1-24, the win coming by a nose at Wetherby (2m, good to firm) over two years ago; 28-1 when second of five over C&D (Quercus Robur last) three weeks ago but that was a messy event and he'll need a bit more today.

12/1

2nd

5

(6)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

17:08 Newcastle (AW)

Team Endeavour

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Barry Murtagh

Signed off for Ian Williams with two runner-up spots at this trip on AW in 2023; all starts on turf since and was second of seven at Catterick three starts ago; beaten 16l at Ripon (2m, good to firm; Lillistar just denied) last time; not entirely ruled out back on this surface.

8/1

Form: 12544- CD

Last run: 186 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won twice last summer (including C&D) but his last three runs weren't up to that level, most recently a 6l fourth at Windsor (hung badly right under pressure); makes debut for new yard after a break and best watched.
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7th

14

(1)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Its How We Roll

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

Not straightforward and 0-15 on the AW but he's capable at this level and has often run well at this track; needs to leave a modest stable debut behind him.

12/1

5th

6

(1)

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

1m 5f 11y

Class 6

14:02 Bath

Its How We Roll

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

Mostly in good form since winning over 1m3f at Windsor in June; stamina should be fine over this far but he was recently taken out of a soft-ground engagement; new trainer.

6/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 467543 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has run well here on numerous occasions, including when placed two weeks ago on soft ground; stays this far and has more going for him than a lot of these.
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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

12/1

Form: 253314 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner on the AW and has been running well for a while on those surfaces; placed on turf but has no worthwhile form on slow ground.
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7th

10

(3)

10th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Miss Sligo

9st 4lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

prominent

14/1

10th

10

(1)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Miss Sligo

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Often runs well in classified races and a repeat of her recent placed efforts (one of them here) should see her in the mix.

8/1

33/1

Form: 6/47-7

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
0-7 and was down the field at Lingfield (1m2f) on his return from another absence; unraced on slow ground.
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13th

10

(12)

21st Apr 2023

Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:55 Bath

Wirraway

9st 4lb

J: William Carson

T: Debbie Hughes

0-7 and was down the field at Lingfield (1m2f) on his return from another absence; unraced on slow ground.

33/1

7th

4

(10)

27th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Wirraway

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Debbie Hughes

Only ran once for John Gosden and is low mileage for his age; returns from another lengthy absence and has plenty to prove.

16/1

Form: 5/040-

Last run: 186 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

6

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 3

14:15 Chepstow

Cornish Storm

11st 7lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Zoe Hawkins

Won back-to-back handicaps at Taunton (2m3f, good) and Warwick (2m, heavy) during the winter but he flopped at Newbury in final run for Stuart Kittow; new headgear is now tried and he has a bit to prove on first run for new trainer.

16/1

5th

4

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

15:00 Newbury

Cornish Storm

11st 4lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Stuart Kittow

2-2 since the cheekpieces went on, winning narrowly at Taunton (2m3f, good) but easier when making all at Warwick (2m, heavy); a collective 9lb rise demands more but should give himself every chance under a positive ride.

11/2

1st

3

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Warwick

Cornish Storm

11st 9lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Stuart Kittow

Just held on to score in first-time cheekpieces at Taunton (2m3f, good) in December and now 2-11 over hurdles; only 3lb higher here but the slower ground is probably not in his favour.

5/1

Non-runners

Cornish Storm

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £65.30
Straight Forecast £49.39
Tricast £873.97
Trifecta £819.90

Selections

RP Ratings:

Sociologist

SPOTLIGHT:

Purple Reign

POSTDATA:

Pak Army

WEST COUNTRY:

Pittsburg

Daily Mail:

Blue Hero

The Star:

Molliana

NEWMARKET:

Purple Reign

Telegraph:

Purple Reign

The Guardian:

Sociologist

Daily Mirror:

Sociologist

The Sun:

Sociologist

Daily Record:

Sociologist

The Times:

Pak Army

D Express:

Pak Army