May 17 / 19.10 Bath

19.10

Good To Soft

Starsports.Bet Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 2f 37y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Starsports.Bet Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.10
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 544-58 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
All three wins here (1m-11.6f) and has become very well handicapped; squeak if last month's run was needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

6

(11)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Hero

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Adrian Wintle

Yet another good run when placed at Bath one month ago (1m2f); that's his track but should go well despite being 0-21 on AW (has placed form).

7/1

3rd

4

(3)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

13:57 Bath

Blue Hero

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Adrian Wintle

midfield

9/2

8th

7

(10)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 11y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Blue Hero

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Didn't quite see out 1m6f here in June but should be alright with this trip; things didn't pan out his way when a beaten-favourite behind Ladypacksapunch here last time and there's no obvious reason he won't go well.

6/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: /5846/

Last run: 652 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Interesting that trainer is persevering with him (back from 652 days off), given lowly mark, and he's had a couple of 12-1 winners recently; probably best watched all the same, though.
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No / Draw
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5th

11

(2)

1st Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:00 Beverley

La Forza

9st 12lb

J: Miss Alice Tregoning

T: Marcus Tregoning

Was returning from 652 days off when beaten a neck at Bath (1m2f, good) in May (form worked out very well) and ran with credit when fifth of 12 under Alice Tregoning at Catterick (1m4f, good to soft) 13 days ago; yet to win, but no surprise if he runs well again.

100/30

5th

8

(3)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

14:52 Catterick

La Forza

10st 8lb

J: Miss Alice Tregoning

T: Marcus Tregoning

Lightly raced maiden; missed last season; returned to action with a solid effort at Bath (1m2f, good; neck second) two months ago and that form has worked out well; strong chance.

5/2

2nd

11

(4)

17th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

La Forza

8st 4lb

J: Rhiain Ingram

T: Marcus Tregoning

in touch with leaders

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 467573

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Losses are mounting up and, while he ran okay when third over C&D 16 days ago, he lacked a change of gear to take a real hand in the finish; another place may be best hope.
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1st

6

(5)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

14:12 Southwell (AW)

Further Measure

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Mike Murphy

Exposed 8yo but bang in form and stayed on best to score by 5l over C&D last week, having returned to prominent tactics; 1lb well-in under a penalty.

2/1

1st

6

(5)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

14:12 Southwell (AW)

Further Measure

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Mike Murphy

Exposed 8yo but bang in form and stayed on best to score by 5l over C&D last week, having returned to prominent tactics; 1lb well-in under a penalty.

2/1

1st

5

(5)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Further Measure

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mike Murphy

Won over Lingfield's 2m before a never-dangerous fourth to Two Plus Two over 1m6f at Wolverhampton where the race didn't go to plan from off the pace; remains of interest.

4/1

Form: 2/50-7 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 23212 in 2021 handicaps; stop-start since and hasn't recaptured form; will probably bounce back from the front at some point.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(4)

10th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:50 Ffos Las

Out Of Sight

10st 0lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Alex French

in touch with leaders, midfield after 4f

10/1

6th

4

(4)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

18:25 Nottingham

Out Of Sight

9st 8lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alex French

Prominent racer who was gaining his second career success when gamely seeing off a persistent challenger at Beverley four weeks ago (1m2f, soft); 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold bid.

5/2

1st

1

(6)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

20:45 Beverley

Out Of Sight

9st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Alex French

Returned to form on his second start of the season when close fourth of 11 at Bath (1m2f, good) last month; that form has worked out well and he's firmly in calculations off the same mark here; unraced on fast ground.

11/4

12/1

Form: 707-75

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Yet to really fire for new yard and could manage only fifth (two places behind Further Measure) in slightly stronger C&D contest 16 days ago; tongue-tie retained.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(2)

30th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ermin Street

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

in touch with leaders, midfield after 2f

9/2

4th

1

(12)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ermin Street

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Mark Loughnane

Below best in C&D events the last twice, taking record for current yard to 0-11; however, the race wasn't run to suit him last time; possibilities off current mark if this pans out better.

8/1

5th

4

(9)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ermin Street

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

0-13 in handicaps and was having his first start in four months (had undergone wind surgery) when around 4l behind Come On John over C&D (first-time cheekpieces) 11 days ago; needs to have come on for the run.

8/1

7/4

Form: 216-22 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Her closing style is fraught with danger and she looked an unlucky loser at Pontefract two weeks ago, the pillar-to-post winner very much got first run; up 1lb; major player if this pans out better.
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12th

4

(2)

30th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Beryl Burton

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: John Berry

In good form in the spring but not so much lately, running poorly on heavy turf (handles those conditions) last time; hasn't run on the AW since her 2yos days.

16/1

8th

8

(4)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Beryl Burton

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: John Berry

Dual 1m2f winner (good to firm/good to soft); on a competitive mark but will have to put two lesser efforts behind her to have a winning chance.

12/1

4th

4

(5)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:00 Windsor

Beryl Burton

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: John Berry

In good nick without winning in the spring but she returned from two months off with a below-par fifth of seven at Nottingham (1m2f) in July; more is needed after another break here.

8/1

25/1

Form: 4-5870

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Slow starter; winner in France but patchy record in Britain and has stamina to prove (unraced beyond 8.3f); hood removed; tongue-tie retained.
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3

(1)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Recorwoman

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

taken down early, lost many lengths start

8/1

8th

3

(1)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Recorwoman

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

taken down early, lost many lengths start

8/1

3rd

6

(6)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:22 Southwell (AW)

Recorwoman

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

slowly away, in rear, steady headway when towards near side from 2f out, kept on and went third towards finish, never dangerous

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7574-4

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Isn't easy to predict, sole win coming at 50-1 and beaten favourite/joint-favourite five times since; Windsor return was pleasing and trainer has hit form; considered.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

8

(8)

10th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Magical Dragon

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

towards rear

10/1

4th

3

(3)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Magical Dragon

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Patrick Chamings

led early, soon headed, dropped to midfield after 1f

8/1

8th

7

(3)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Lingfield (AW)

Magical Dragon

10st 9lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

led, headed and prominent after 1f

7/1

Form: 9386-3 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Run of race out in front when back from another break to finish close third of seven at Brighton last month; chance if building on that.
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4

4th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:15 Hereford

Millions Memories

11st 0lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

pulled hard, prominent, saddle slipped with one circuit to go, jumped left 3rd, not fluent 4th

12/1

4

4th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:15 Hereford

Millions Memories

11st 0lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

pulled hard, prominent, saddle slipped with one circuit to go, jumped left 3rd, not fluent 4th, slow jump and lost position 5th, weakened 3 out

12/1

7th

10

(7)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:55 Chester

Millions Memories

10st 7lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

towards rear

33/1

Form: 57-784

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Showed bit more for new yard latest but moving up to 1m2f needs to unlock more; visor off; tongue-tie on.
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12th

11

(2)

23rd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Lucky Mascot

8st 11lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Brett Johnson

awkward start and slowly into stride, always behind

66/1

13th

7

(12)

19th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:35 Brighton

Lucky Mascot

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Brett Johnson

slowly into stride, switched left soon after start, always behind

25/1

13th

5

(10)

11th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Lucky Mascot

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Brett Johnson

Regressive ex-Irish maiden who was struggling to get competitive when last seen during the height of summer.

33/1

11th
4 (9)
A Mhacin

25/1

Form: 446-00

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in two of four maiden runs for Johnny Murtagh last year but has failed to beat a rival in two handicap starts for new yard (gelded before first of them); can only watch.
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12th

5

10th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

15:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

A Mhacin

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Sean Curran

Unplaced in eight attempts and impossible to recommend him on any of his four starts since leaving Johnny Murtagh.

16/1

10th

6

(1)

14th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

A Mhacin

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Sean Curran

Promise in Ireland for Johnny Murtagh; yet to beat a rival in three runs for this yard but he's dropped 14lb as a result; interesting to see if there's any market confidence in him.

16/1

11th

4

(9)

17th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

A Mhacin

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Sean Curran

reared start and slowly away, in rear throughout

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £156.80
Straight Forecast £129.18
Tricast £515.68
Trifecta £900.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Beryl Burton

RP RATINGS:

Further Measure

TOPSPEED:

Blue Hero

Daily Mirror:

Millions Memories

POSTDATA:

Beryl Burton

NEWMARKET:

Beryl Burton

The Times:

Beryl Burton

Telegraph:

Beryl Burton

The Star:

Beryl Burton

Daily Record:

Beryl Burton

WEST COUNTRY:

Blue Hero

LAMBOURN:

Further Measure

The Guardian:

Further Measure

Daily Mail:

Further Measure

D Express:

Further Measure

The Sun:

Further Measure