July 12 / 18.40 Bath

18.40

Good To Firm

Blackmore Development Handicap (Bath Summer Sprint Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 5f 10y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Blackmore Development Handicap (Bath Summer Sprint Series Qualifier)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 332328

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden who didn't fire at Newmarket (6f, good) last time but she's been generally consistent and looks feasibly treated on her best form, including a front-running second at Yarmouth last month; not ruled out on this drop back in trip/grade.
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9th

6

(7)

22nd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

16:45 Windsor

Beau Roc

9st 1lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Nikki Evans

in touch with leaders

50/1

9th

6

(7)

22nd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

16:45 Windsor

Beau Roc

9st 1lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Nikki Evans

in touch with leaders, weakened over 2f out

50/1

2/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 718472 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) and Windsor (5f, soft) in the spring and she returned to form with a close call here (5.7f, firm) two weeks ago; hit a personal best with that clear second and has leading claims if she can back that up off unchanged mark.
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9th

2

(8)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:25 Windsor

All In The Hips

9st 10lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

dwelt start, soon recovered and in touch with leaders

12/1

4

(2)

27th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

19:08 Lingfield (AW)

All In The Hips

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: David Evans

Two wins on the AW this year, the latest at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in May; not the easiest to predict, though, and has followed that success with two lesser efforts; not quite sure what to expect.

6/1

8th

8

(3)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

All In The Hips

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Soft-ground 5f win last April on one of her two visits to this track; three wins in the meantime, latest on Wolverhampton AW (6f) this May; no show on latest start but plenty of 2023 turf form (acts on any going) gives her a big shout.

9/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 566829

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
0-11 and was well held at Newbury 15 days ago but that was in a Class 5 event and he was only just caught at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) on his stable debut last month; on same mark here and is a big player if he can recapture that form.
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6th

11

(10)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Katar

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Richenda Ford

38-race maiden; low-key seasonal return (after a wind op) at Salisbury ten days ago; maiden status set to remain intact.

33/1

6th

11

(10)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Katar

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Richenda Ford

38-race maiden; low-key seasonal return (after a wind op) at Salisbury ten days ago; maiden status set to remain intact.

33/1

8th

9

(3)

4th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Katar

10st 2lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Richenda Ford

37-race maiden who finished last off today's basement mark on latest appearance in September; hopes are pinned on subsequent wind operation making a big difference.

33/1

11/2

Form: 151454 D

Last run: 96 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Two 5f wins on Polytrack early this year but she's been well held at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) and here (5.7f, soft; cheekpieces added) in her last two runs; has something to prove again and her turf form lags behind her best AW efforts.
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3rd

3

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mintana

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

Landed 7f classified event at Lingfield in February and not disgraced in handicaps since, sixth of ten there (6f) last time; merits serious consideration back in classified company here.

3/1

6th

5

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Mintana

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: James Evans

Just held on to win 7f classified here in February but found things a bit tougher in her two subsequent handicaps (7f/6f); usual cheekpieces (left off last time) are refitted; others look stronger.

9/1

4th

4

(1)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mintana

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

Unplaced favourite last time when bidding for a Lingfield double (7f) but shaped as if this return to 6f will suit; has lots of sprinting form.

5/1

Form: 11-457 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three 5f wins on good or slower ground in the second half of last season; now 1lb lower than for last success but she's finished down the field in her three runs this term (soft/AW) and was last of seven at Lingfield last time; has something to prove and she needs a major revival.
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10th

12

(10)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Lingfield

Destinys Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Winless beyond 5f or since her 2yo season, and it's been possible to call her well handicapped for ages; outran her mark again at Salisbury latest, however (6f, good), missing out by under 1l; some appeal.

5/1

8/1

Form: 53-866 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Lingfield (5f, good) last May but she's not gone on from that and has form figures of 886 in handicaps this season; dropped another 4lb but she's now 1-8 and others are more convincing; hood removed.
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9th

9

(6)

15th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:05 Nottingham

Lady Jane Grey

9st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Rae Guest

Not the easiest of rides and has gone 0-9 since her winning debut; recent efforts not overly encouraging.

12/1

9th

11

(5)

4th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

15:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Jane Grey

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Rae Guest

dwelt start, pulled hard, midfield

8/1

6th

5

(7)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

18:40 Bath

Lady Jane Grey

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Rae Guest

held up in rear

8/1

10/1

Form: 963-8

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ended her three-race juvenile campaign with a promising third in Chepstow maiden (6f, good) but kicked off her handicap career with a disappointing run here (5.7f, good to soft) in April; still unexposed but she was beaten 10l last time and has something to prove after another break.
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9th

8

(1)

15th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Salisbury

Queen Of Thrones

8st 11lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

No progress in sprint handicaps this season; dropping down the weights but she needs the return to 6f and the addition of blinkers to spark something extra.

12/1

7th

8

(3)

23rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:50 Bath

Queen Of Thrones

9st 4lb

J: William Cox

T: Clive Cox

Encountered some interference here last time but that's just two rivals she's beaten this season and has enough to prove.

25/1

7th

6

(9)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

18:40 Bath

Queen Of Thrones

9st 4lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Ended her three-race juvenile campaign with a promising third in Chepstow maiden (6f, good) but kicked off her handicap career with a disappointing run here (5.7f, good to soft) in April; still unexposed but she was beaten 10l last time and has something to prove after another break.

10/1

9/1

Form: 80-636 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism in a Catterick maiden (5f, good to firm) for the Johnstons last May but she's 0-9 since and has been well held in three runs for new yard this term; mark continues to fall but she has plenty to prove.
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8th

3

(7)

15th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fragrance

9st 9lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Ronald Harris

Didn't progress for the Johnstons and she struggled for new yard last year including a heavy defeat on her final start in September; losing run is now up to 14 and has plenty to prove upped to this trip on her return; cheekpieces worn last time are removed.

25/1

7th

10

(9)

15th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Salisbury

Fragrance

8st 4lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Ronald Harris

Didn't progress for the Johnstons and she's been struggling for new yard in recent starts; the addition of cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt.

33/1

14/1

Form: 005

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Big prices and has finished out the back in three novice events (5f-7f) this season but she ran well for a long way over C&D (firm) last time and this is more realistic on handicap debut; needs checking in market.
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8th

9

(9)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Bath

Autumn Lights

8st 12lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Pat Murphy

Six-race maiden who finished last in two handicaps and a classified over 5f this summer; needs this new trip to enable huge improvement.

50/1

9th

7

(3)

31st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:00 Bath

Autumn Lights

9st 7lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Pat Murphy

Minor form in three novice events and two handicaps but she suffered some interference over C&D in the first of them and was hampered early over 6f on the AW since; not dismissed down in grade.

33/1

10th

6

(6)

25th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Autumn Lights

9st 3lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Pat Murphy

Only beaten one rival in her four starts and she looked to be in trouble when briefly short of room on her recent handicap debut at Bath (5f, good); still early days but not easily recommended.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £25.30
Straight Forecast £32.78
Tricast £292.82
Trifecta £276.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

All In The Hips

RP RATINGS:

Destiny's Spirit

NEWMARKET:

Beau Roc

The Guardian:

Mintana

The Star:

Lady Jane Grey

WEST COUNTRY:

Katar

The Times:

Queen Of Thrones

POSTDATA:

All In The Hips

The Sun:

All In The Hips

Daily Record:

All In The Hips

Daily Mail:

Beau Roc

Daily Mirror:

Mintana

Telegraph:

Destiny's Spirit

D Express:

Destiny's Spirit