May 26 / 16.30 Bath

16.30

Good To Firm

M J Church Waste Solutions Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 5f 160y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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M J Church Waste Solutions Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 054658

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Multiple 5f winner (turf wins on good to soft) but nearly three years since he last got his nose in front; plummeting in the weights but, as with his latest C&D effort, there are few signs that the losing run is about to end.
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10

(11)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Savalas

9st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Veteran who has won three times here, the latest off 2lb higher over this trip last November; modest on turf lately, but each-way possibilities returned to this venue despite a wide draw.

10/1

12

(13)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Savalas

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Adrian Wintle

Veteran who has won three times here, the latest off 2lb higher over this trip last November; modest on turf lately, but each-way possibilities returned to this venue despite the widest stall.

25/1

10

(6)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Savalas

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Veteran hold-up performer; in fair form at Bath in May and 6f on fast ground suits him well; will need this to set up perfectly for him back from 12 weeks off though.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 40-394

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Wolverhampton novice third (6f, AW) in February and her recent Brighton maiden fourth (5.5f, good to firm) suggest she is worth trying now in handicap company and she's a potential player from this workable mark.
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7

(2)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:55 Bath

Jacquelina

8st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Prolific in 2024 and made a welcome return to form when third last week at Nottingham (5f, good); has slipped to a good mark.

4/1

3rd

3

(6)

15th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Jacquelina

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Won six times in 2024, all over about 5f in first half of the year, but well below her best this season and going the wrong way.

16/1

9th

3

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Jacquelina

9st 10lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Won six times in 2024 but well below her best this season; continues to slide down the weights but her last couple of efforts were particularly disappointing and she has a much better strike-rate on turf.

16/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 3410-7

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Dual 5f winner (firm turf/AW); best form would give him claims from this mark but he is in need of a big revival after two well below-par efforts.
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14th

7

(7)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Thank The Lord

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Gary Harrison

Ended 2025 with two placed efforts on AW and he lines up here off a 6lb lower mark than when second at Newcastle in December; that is a result of four lesser efforts though and he now has a point to prove.

20/1

9th

3

(2)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thank The Lord

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Gary Harrison

Close third over C&D in November off 3lb higher but he's finished down the field in his last three starts and his last win was over two years ago; others preferred.

16/1

10th

5

(7)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:42 Newcastle (AW)

Thank The Lord

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Gary Harrison

No win since February 2024; caught late by Latin Five (who, when factoring in riding arrangements, is now 6lb worse off) over C&D three starts back; less competitive at Southwell (6f) and Wolverhampton since; must bounce back.

16/1

16/1

Form: 737408

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Eight-time 6f AW winner who is 0-4 on turf; hard to make a case for him on recent form.
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10th

3

(7)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Griggy

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Adrian Wintle

Has done all his winning over 6f, most recently in 2022; has a doubt over current form and isn't the percentage call returned to 7f.

16/1

6

(6)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

14:32 Wolverhampton (AW)

Griggy

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Has eight wins on his CV but last one was in October 2022; has dropped some way in the weights but he was last of nine behind Peachey Carnehan here (6f) on his return last month and is now 0-15 for current yard; opposable.

12/1

9th

7

(8)

15th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Griggy

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Adrian Wintle

Has eight wins on his CV but last one was in October 2022 and he's 0-14 for current yard; continues to slide down the weights but he was well held in his last two runs in the summer and has work to do back from 204 days off.

5/1

Form: 776-04 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Triple 6f turf winner on sound surfaces when trained in Ireland; well below that level these days but he took a step back in the right direction when a running on fourth (C&D, good) latest; same mark; not ruled out.
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11

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

The Cola Kid

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Back to form with a good second at Wolverhampton last week (7f); has a C&D win on his record and a repeat of that latest run would give him a chance but consistency hasn't always been his strong suit.

8/1

11

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

The Cola Kid

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Back to form with a good second at Wolverhampton last week (7f); has a C&D win on his record and a repeat of that latest run would give him a chance but consistency hasn't always been his strong suit.

8/1

2nd

11

(11)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Cola Kid

9st 0lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Grace Harris

Won a classified event at Bath (5.7f, good); mixed bag since and others are more appealing.

25/1

Form: /0-099 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
C&D winner (good to firm) in 2021, when 9lb higher; backed that up with another good effort next time but has since been well below par; tried over various trips in three starts for this trainer, without being seriously involved; handy mark if return to this track can spark a revival.
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12th

7

(1)

26th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:05 Windsor

Bluebell Way

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Michael Madgwick

Won a Bath handicap over slightly shorter for previous yard (good to firm) in 2021 but she ran only once last year and has not yet found her form in 2023.

25/1

5th

2

(5)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:30 Brighton

Bluebell Way

9st 2lb

J: George Rooke

T: Michael Madgwick

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, no impression when short of room inside final furlong

10/1

6th

6

(9)

26th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Bluebell Way

9st 4lb

J: George Rooke

T: Michael Madgwick

slowly into stride, in rear

16/1

4/1

Form: 2346-5

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Placed three times over 5f, including on a sound surface (all from higher marks); could be forgiven for needing her recent reappearance here (5f, good to soft) and if she can return to the form of any of those placed runs she would be thereabouts.
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6

(3)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

16:13 Chepstow

Notre Maison

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Stuart Kittow

Beaten a neck and a head in this race last year; has run some good races this season but her form dropped off at Salisbury last month and a visit to Brighton, a track she likes, could only produce a fourth of nine last time; handicapper's trying to help, though.

7/1

5

(1)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:00 Brighton

Notre Maison

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Stuart Kittow

C&D winner who has run some good races this season but her form dropped off at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; on dangerous mark but has bit to prove again after that last run and she's now 1-26 in handicaps; visor removed.

11/2

2

(1)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Salisbury

Notre Maison

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

Beaten favourite on AW last time; only 1-25 in handicaps, compared to 2-5 at classified level, but has done her winning on turf and holds a fighting chance in this field.

9/2

4/1

Form: 52-983

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
0-15 (placed twice at Hamilton on sound surfaces from five turf starts); went close in an amateur's contest at Chelmsford (6f, AW) latest; if he can transfer that back to turf then he would have claims but his inconsistency is a concern.
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2nd

4

(7)

17th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:20 Brighton

Alfred Cove

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, towards rear, headway and in touch with leaders over 3f out, pressed winner inside final 110yds, kept on

7/2

2nd

5

(5)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:20 Brighton

Alfred Cove

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins and six runner-up efforts since the end of March; his second here (5.3f) last month was an 8l defeat and although that was behind a very well-handicapped rival, he was well held here yesterday.

4/1

4th

3

(6)

1st Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:22 Brighton

Alfred Cove

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Successful twice, including over 6f here, this summer; runner-up six times otherwise in 2024, most recently over C&D (good) behind an easy winner; proving consistent and again holds a solid chance.

11/4

Form: 83540-

Last run: 235 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-14; sole placed effort on turf came over C&D (good to firm), when 2lb higher; was at a similar level at Chepstow last August on her first start after wind surgery but below par when last seen seven months ago; some of her better efforts have been when fresh; possible each-way player.
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6th

13

(2)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:00 Bath

Quarter Blue

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Neil Mulholland

prominent

25/1

8th

9

(1)

5th Jul 2023

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

18:00 Bath

Quarter Blue

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Neil Mulholland

0-16, but two of her four frame finishes to date have been recorded over this C&D on quick ground; yet to offer sufficient here or elsewhere in a light 2023 campaign so far, however.

14/1

9th

8

(8)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

Quarter Blue

9st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Neil Mulholland

prominent

14/1

Form: 4780-9 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won a division of this race last year (good; made most from stall one) at 40-1, when 2lb higher; well below that level in all but one subsequent start but it was a similar story going into last year's renewal, so she's perhaps not one to write off.
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9th

8

(9)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

More Than Likely

9st 1lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Nikki Evans

Won twice at Bath last summer; down to a good mark but she's not been firing on all cylinders and her stamina for 7f remains a concern.

33/1

5th

9

(4)

8th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

More Than Likely

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Nikki Evans

midfield

10/1

8th

7

(9)

3rd Jul 2024

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

18:00 Bath

More Than Likely

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Nikki Evans

Has won over C&D three times but has shown only modest form since the last of those wins in July last year; she is well handicapped if she can return to form.

9/1

11th
1 (11)
Suanni

10/1

Form: 999-86 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
12lb lower than when a C&D winner (good to firm) in 2021; form tailed off towards the end of last year and has not yet picked up again in two AW starts this spring; handy mark if he can be revived.
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8th

8

(2)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:57 Lingfield (AW)

Suanni

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

C&D winner; knocking at the door at Wolverhampton of late, second last month and then running a fine race for third back there 11 days ago when setting a strong pace and only picked off late; well drawn and another big run looks assured.

7/1

3rd

10

(6)

17th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Suanni

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

Wins have come mainly from the front and he came back to form when making most behind Global Effort over C&D last time (0-50 classified); is 2lb better off with that one and has a handy draw.

7/1

2nd

10

(2)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Suanni

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

C&D win last summer at this level; chased home My Turn Now at Chelmsford in November but he's not been at that level on his last three starts; well drawn but needs a revival.

11/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £81.10
Straight Forecast £50.94
Tricast £765.94
Trifecta £1617.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Alfred Cove

D Express:

Notre Maison

RP RATINGS:

The Cola Kid

SPOTLIGHT:

Jacquelina

NEWMARKET:

Suanni

WEST COUNTRY:

Griggy

Daily Mail:

More Than Likely

The Times:

Alfred Cove

Telegraph:

Alfred Cove

The Guardian:

Alfred Cove

The Sun:

Alfred Cove

Daily Record:

Alfred Cove

Daily Mirror:

Notre Maison

The Star:

The Cola Kid