May 26 / 17.35 Bath

17.35

Good To Firm

Octagon Consultancy Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Octagon Consultancy Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 1684-0 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Sole success came on his return from six months off at Newbury (1m, good) last summer, but finished well behind two of these on his return from a similar absence over this C&D (good to soft) last month; more needed.
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4th

2

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:05 Leicester

My Ambition

9st 13lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Started the campaign with solid 1m efforts at Lingfield (AW) and Bath (firm); disappointed back at Bath last time but no surprise to see him bounce back in this uncompetitive event.

4/1

9th

3

(10)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

My Ambition

9st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Three-time C&D winner who has returned from a break with two competitive shows, the latest here; hard to knock.

7/2

OUR TIP
2nd
3 (3)
Mabre

5/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 712391 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Stands his racing really well and as good as ever when winning an apprentice handicap in good style under Olivia Tubb at Newbury (1m, good) a week ago; avoids a penalty for that (3lb well in), but quick ground would be a worry (well held in both starts on good to firm).
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6th

2

(9)

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:15 Pontefract

Mabre

10st 1lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: David Evans

Three 1m wins this season and he went desperately close at Chester 16 days ago (7.5f, soft); only 1lb higher here and Ben Curtis is a positive booking; one to take seriously.

6/1

2nd

9

(8)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:45 Chester

Mabre

9st 5lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: David Evans

All of his eight wins have been at 1m and latest was in blinkers at Newbury (good) in May; only 1lb higher than for that success but he's gone off the boil in last two starts and was a remote third over 7f here last time; down the list.

16/1

3rd

10

(1)

30th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

17:40 Chester

Mabre

10st 5lb

J: Miss Sophie Bain

T: David Evans

Stands his racing really well and as good as ever when winning an apprentice handicap at Newbury (1m, good) last month; respectable second on firm going at Bath a week later; below-form fifth over 1m2f back at Newbury 15 days ago but this is more his trip.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: -72127 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Returned to winning form over C&D (good to soft) last month and just lost out to Eye Of The Water back here (good to soft) ten days later, where he did a 'Chindit' by trying to bite his rival; may have found the race coming too soon at Lingfield three days later, but quick ground here would be a concern having been well beaten in both starts on good ground or faster.
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11th

13

(9)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Bath

Havana Goldrush

9st 1lb

J: William Cox

T: John & Rhys Flint

Course regular who has dropped 1lb lower than when making all over C&D (good) in April; far from disgraced when fourth of 12 back here (good) last month; has form on a soft surface; shortlisted.

10/1

4th

5

(4)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:35 Bath

Havana Goldrush

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: John & Rhys Flint

Dominated from the front over C&D (good) off today's mark for Stan Moore in April but not quite in that same form on any of three starts for current stable; others have more pressing claims.

10/1

6th

5

(6)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:12 Bath

Havana Goldrush

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

Dual C&D winner (same race in April the past two seasons), both under aggressive rides; again didn't look to see out 1m2f last time but he'd lost his way prior to that anyway.

10/1

Form: 07-755 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in all six starts since joining this yard, albeit he was only beaten just over 2l when fifth of 11 here (1m2f, good) nine days ago; sole win came over this trip in a Southwell maiden (Tapeta), but he may need further than this now.
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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

Form: 185313 CD BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Proved his stamina when edging out Havana Goldrush over C&D (good to soft) this month, despite his rival trying to bite him, and ran well when third of 11 at Chepstow (1m, good to soft) ten days ago; best form has come on good and softer ground, but he has made the frame three times on good to firm so can't be written off.
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3rd

3

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:43 Bath

Eye Of The Water

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ronald Harris

This veteran hasn't tasted success for nearly three years; he ran okay over C&D two starts ago and when sixth at Ffos Las last week but more is needed.

11/1

6th

6

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ffos Las

Eye Of The Water

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ronald Harris

Having his 105th career start and the last of his eight wins was in August 2023; beaten 4.5l into third at Bath last time and others appeal more.

14/1

3rd

11

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Eye Of The Water

8st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ronald Harris

Has plenty of C&D form to his name, including two wins, but his losing run is approaching three years; place claims but likely vulnerable for win purposes.

12/1

Form: 250008

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Latest of two wins for Roger Teal came at Kempton (7f, AW) in January and second of 12 there (1m) the following month, but has lost his way since including in three starts for this yard; cheekpieces return, but hard to recommend.
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2nd

6

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:08 Bath

Sisters In The Sky

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Landed this race off 7lb higher last year; couldn't get involved over the bare 5f here 18 days ago but his two previous runs over this slightly longer trip were encouraging; likely there or thereabouts.

7/1

9th

10

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Sisters In The Sky

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

C&D winner who comes here in decent nick, fourth of nine in 5.7f classified event here eight days ago; not out of things back in handicap company.

12/1

4th

6

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:50 Bath

Sisters In The Sky

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Last three turf wins came on this track, on extremes of going; went quiet on the AW earlier in the year but he came from a long way back to take a late third over C&D in May and has better claims than most.

3/1

10/1

Form: 2222-0

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in four consecutive starts over this trip last summer, the last three off this mark; now 0-12, though, and will need to fare better than on her return from a lengthy absence at Kempton (1m, AW) this month.
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7th

5

(2)

26th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Bath

Trans Montana

9st 8lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Runner-up in four consecutive starts over this trip last summer, the last three off this mark; now 0-12, though, and will need to fare better than on her return from a lengthy absence at Kempton (1m, AW) this month.

10/1

11th

12

(10)

3rd May 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Trans Montana

9st 5lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

midfield

10/1

2nd

2

(1)

18th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

13:40 Chepstow

Trans Montana

9st 8lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Clive Cox

took keen hold, disputed lead, led clearly over 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, lost second briefly inside final furlong, kept on

9/4

Form: 24004- CD

Last run: 165 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Last few efforts nothing to write home about, but she is a three-time C&D winner on good and faster ground and is 4lb lower than for the most recent; not seen in 165 days, but has gone well fresh in the past; interesting.
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6th

6

(8)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Keepers Choice

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

in touch with leaders

12/1

4th

5

(1)

5th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

14:27 Nottingham

Keepers Choice

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

took keen hold, led at steady pace, headed and prominent after 1f, no impression from over 1f out, lost third inside final 110yds

16/1

Form: 02-212

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Five wins on the AW including a convincing success at Lingfield (7f) but 0-10 on turf, though he couldn't have come much closer to breaking his duck on grass when failing by just a head to get up at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) on Wednesday; solid claims if reproducing that effort from the same mark.
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10th

4

(10)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Revolutionary Man

9st 12lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Adrian Wintle

slowly away, took keen hold, held up in last

20/1

3

(7)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Revolutionary Man

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Adrian Wintle

sweating, raced near side, in rear

20/1

5th

6

(6)

16th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

13:45 Salisbury

Revolutionary Man

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Robyn Brisland

slowly into stride, took keen hold, held up in rear

10/1

Non-runners

Revolutionary Man

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £66.30
Straight Forecast £61.63
Tricast £197.73
Trifecta £237.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Mabre

SPOTLIGHT:

Keeper's Choice

Telegraph:

Eye Of The Water

Daily Mirror:

Revolutionary Man

The Star:

Ermin Street

The Times:

Mabre

The Guardian:

Mabre

Daily Mail:

Mabre

Daily Record:

Mabre

D Express:

Eye Of The Water

RP RATINGS:

Keeper's Choice

TOPSPEED:

Keeper's Choice

WEST COUNTRY:

Keeper's Choice