July 26 / 15.40 Bath

15.40

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Phil Mac Associates Handicap (Bath Summer Sprint Series Qualifier) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 5f 160y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Phil Mac Associates Handicap (Bath Summer Sprint Series Qualifier) (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.80
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 7494-1 CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Dead-heated with next-time-out winner More Than Likely over C&D (firm) on last month's seasonal/stable debut; drawn much wider today but remains well handicapped on some of last year's form; must be considered.
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4th

2

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Delagate This Lord

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gary Harrison

Well held in sole course run (5f) but he won on Southwell Tapeta (6f) last December and showed he retains plenty of ability in both runs this year; bolted to post and withdrawn on intended yard debut in September; not dismissed on the earlier runs.

10/1

4

(3)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:45 Hamilton

Delagate This Lord

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Gary Harrison

Has won nine races from 5f-6f; seems to handle any ground and two fair runs over 6f for Kieran Burke in July; quite interesting on debut for new yard.

20/1

3

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Salisbury

Delagate This Lord

9st 8lb

J: John Fahy

T: Keiran Burke

Has always been at his best at Bath but he closed from off the pace to be fourth at Kempton 23 days ago on stable debut (after an absence); not dismissed.

11/2

14/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: -60466

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Triple 5f winner at Chepstow last year, most recently from mark 3lb higher than today's, but slow starts have become a serious issue for him there this season and others in this line-up look less risky.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

7

(4)

2nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:25 Chepstow

Fossos

9st 0lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Has won four times over C&D but has shown little in four starts since returning from a 685-day absence last month.

25/1

7

(7)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

16:13 Chepstow

Fossos

8st 9lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Four-time C&D winner who finished second in this race in 2022; came back from a 685-day absence at the start of this month and that run, alongside the two that followed, don't suggest he's retained that old ability; risky at present.

33/1

7

(7)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:30 Chepstow

Fossos

8st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Thomas Faulkner

Four-time C&D winner; well handicapped on old form but returned from long absence with two low-key runs this summer, more recently when last of seven over 6f here on Thursday; visor refitted; revival needed.

25/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 653430 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Ran poorly a fortnight ago and remains without a win since May 2021 but made the frame three consecutive times in May/June and has slipped to a tempting mark; not ruled out, despite wide draw.
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11th

9

(5)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Concierge

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Yet to win in 2024 but he's run some sound races in defeat; rarely seen on AW these days but his last run here saw him record an RPR of 71 over 6f (March 2023); not ruled out.

10/1

5th

1

(5)

3rd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

16:58 Chepstow

Concierge

9st 11lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Michael Attwater

Multiple winner down the years and served notice that he was ready to add to his tally when a close fourth over C&D (good to soft) eight days ago; closely matched with My Delilah and Some Nightmare on that run; rain no hindrance; contender.

3/1

4th

4

(5)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

13:50 Chepstow

Concierge

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Attwater

Back-to-back wins in 2023 (extended 5f, good to soft; 6f, soft), the latter off 2lb higher; slow to get in the swing this year but he put up a better show when third of five at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) last time, when persevering well; this slower ground should suit; weights chance.

7/1

Form: 862702

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Recovered from awkward start to go close over C&D a week ago and is again well drawn but has very modest 1-28 strike-rate and is not very consistent; others appeal more.
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1

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:07 Lingfield

First Company

9st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Gained his first turf win since July 2021 when making all at Carlisle nine days ago (6f, good to soft); a 6lb rise for that win looks stiff given he's thoroughly exposed but he's drawn 8 and should be able to grab the rail which has been a huge advantage at recent meetings; key player.

9/4

1st

7

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:50 Carlisle

First Company

10st 9lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Mark Loughnane

Usually seen on the AW (3-24) these days; just 1-27 on turf and would have even more to prove were the ground to ease significantly.

8/1

1st

7

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:50 Carlisle

First Company

10st 9lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Mark Loughnane

Usually seen on the AW (3-24) these days; just 1-27 on turf and would have even more to prove were the ground to ease significantly.

8/1

9/2

Form: 668293

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Went very close at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) on last month's stable debut and quickly put a lesser effort behind him when third here (5f, good) a fortnight ago; 1lb lower today; can make his presence felt again.
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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

Form: 6-0445

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Recent 5f/6f runs at Chepstow has been respectable but she remains a maiden after 26 starts, and has had plenty of chances off basement marks.
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10th

9

(3)

19th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:35 Brighton

Silver Diva

9st 4lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: John Gallagher

midfield, switched to centre over 3f out, no impression from 2f out

20/1

8th

11

(2)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

Silver Diva

8st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

Under a length away on three successive occasions (7f-1m) and could want quicker ground than she encountered last time at Leicester; hard to rule out.

14/1

0

13

(8)

25th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

17:35 Leicester

Silver Diva

8st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: John Gallagher

Tapped into new-found reserves of stamina of late, going close twice over 7f before another good run upped to 1m at Brighton three weeks ago; fully effective on slow ground but remains to be seen if she needs a stiff test over 1m on this ground.

14/1

Form: 542606 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Ten-time winner (once over C&D) but has poor strike-rate in recent years and has not fired since returning from break in June.
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1st

3

(7)

9th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

De Vegas Kid

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

Five-time course winner (7f-1m); out of form in sprint handicaps since returning from break in June (four runs) but will appreciate today's drop in grade, and this trip ought to be much more suitable.

6/1

7th

8

(7)

26th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:40 Bath

De Vegas Kid

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Ten-time winner (once over C&D) but has poor strike-rate in recent years and has not fired since returning from break in June.

16/1

Form: -90119 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner this season (dead-heated with Delagate This Lord on first occasion); didn't fire from stall 13 here a week ago but has much more favourable draw this time, and current mark is probably not beyond her.
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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

Form: 8-7967 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Won twice off higher marks last year and hinted at possible return to form when sixth here (5f, good) this month; never really looked dangerous when midfield over C&D a week ago and needs to up his game.
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9th

9

(5)

26th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:40 Bath

Glamorous Force

9st 1lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Ronald Harris

Won twice off higher marks last year and hinted at possible return to form when sixth here (5f, good) this month; never really looked dangerous when midfield over C&D a week ago and needs to up his game.

20/1

7th

9

(11)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:00 Bath

Glamorous Force

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ronald Harris

towards rear

12/1

10/1

Form: 381240

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Made all to open account at Brighton (5.2f, firm) in May, his 16th start, and has finished second off today's 3lb higher mark since; not much went to plan over C&D a week ago but he won't be far away if back on song.
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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: 1-7042

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 6f last summer and has kept on well to make the frame over that trip on both outings since fitted with cheekpieces last month; claims on that evidence but needs to prove she can handle this track (well down the field on both previous visits).
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0

5

(7)

24th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:40 Chepstow

Hagia Sophia

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Christopher Mason

Well suited by this C&D and ran well here last month when finding only an in-form rival too strong; blotted her copybook by refusing to race at Bath four weeks ago though and too much to prove after that.

6/1

0

7

(1)

26th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:40 Bath

Hagia Sophia

9st 5lb

J: William Cox

T: Christopher Mason

Won twice over 6f last summer and has kept on well to make the frame over that trip on both outings since fitted with cheekpieces last month; claims on that evidence but needs to prove she can handle this track (well down the field on both previous visits).

7/1

2nd

3

(4)

10th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:00 Chepstow

Hagia Sophia

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Christopher Mason

C&D winner off 2lb lower last summer; no impact in first two starts this season but she caught the eye with her strong-finishing fourth back here (cheekpieces added) last month; was beaten less than 2l in that race and she's a big player if she can build on it; has raced exclusively on on good/good to firm on turf.

13/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £115.40
Straight Forecast £85.30
Tricast £350.96
Trifecta £676.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Delagate This Lord

The Times:

First Company

Daily Mail:

Glamorous Force

WEST COUNTRY:

Katar

Telegraph:

Hagia Sophia

The Guardian:

First Company

Daily Record:

First Company

D Express:

Glamorous Force

RP RATINGS:

Delagate This Lord

POSTDATA:

Delagate This Lord

Daily Mirror:

Delagate This Lord

The Star:

Delagate This Lord