July 26 / 16.15 Bath

16.15

Good

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

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

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 335325

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his AW novice win in 2021 and didn't fire when last in action but is generally pretty consistent, and lost out only narrowly off today's mark at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) two starts ago.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

13

(14)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Apache Star

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: E D Delany

Won twice over 5.5f at Bath in 2023 but has come up dry since; no show in three starts for this stable but handicapper relenting and Colin Keane is 2-9 for this yard.

18/1

9th

16

(12)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

Apache Star

8st 8lb

J: Kyle Faulkner

T: E D Delany

Three wins when trained in UK with the last in 2023; well beaten in testing ground last twice but might go better today; cheekpieces instead of blinkers.

22/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 572143 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
No longer the force of old but ended a losing streak with fairly comfortable success at Ffos Las (6f, good) this month and kept on well for close third from stall 14 over C&D a week ago; 1lb lower and has better draw today; major player.
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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

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 513243 C BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 5f this spring and has made the frame over that trip on his last four appearances, most recently when close third here (good) a fortnight ago; also suited by this trip and it's reasonable to expect another good run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

6

(12)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

13:40 Musselburgh

Therehegoes

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gary Harrison

pressed leader

25/1

11th

2

(5)

7th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Therehegoes

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robyn Brisland

took keen hold, prominent

12/1

7th

5

(1)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

18:50 Chepstow

Therehegoes

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Robyn Brisland

Windsor win last month (5f, good) has been franked and he has run well in defeat since, including with a third at Bath on Wednesday (5.5f, good); usually kept away from slow ground.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 542414

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to win off reduced mark at Brighton (5.2f, soft) last month and was forced to wait for room before keeping on well for fourth over C&D a week ago; reliant on better luck today but will be dangerous if all goes to plan.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(8)

3rd Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Im Mable

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Attwater

C&D winner who didn't get much luck when a creditable third here last month and she ran into a big improver when fourth of six on her return visit 13 days ago; this is not so tough back in a classified event and she has each-way claims; acts on firm and soft ground.

11/2

4th

5

(4)

21st May 2024

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Im Mable

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Defied a 10lb higher mark over C&D last June; respectable third back here 12 days ago and would likely have finished second with a smoother trip (Street Parade filled that spot); major contender.

7/2

4th

5

(4)

21st May 2024

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Im Mable

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Defied a 10lb higher mark over C&D last June; respectable third back here 12 days ago and would likely have finished second with a smoother trip (Street Parade filled that spot); major contender.

7/2

Form: -84568 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner; not firing on all cylinders this season but wasn't beaten far in stronger race than this at Newbury (5f, good) two starts ago and arguably ran better than bare form suggests when a fading eighth over C&D last week; could have a say.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(9)

24th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:40 Chepstow

Bluebell Time

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Malcolm Saunders

Infrequent winner; some promise in the spring but she's gone off the boil more recently; down in the weights but with good reason; cheekpieces now reached for.

16/1

10th

15

(15)

9th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:40 Bath

Bluebell Time

8st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Malcolm Saunders

dwelt start, outpaced in rear

10/1

5th

4

(4)

26th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:15 Bath

Bluebell Time

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Malcolm Saunders

Dual course winner; not firing on all cylinders this season but wasn't beaten far in stronger race than this at Newbury (5f, good) two starts ago and arguably ran better than bare form suggests when a fading eighth over C&D last week; could have a say.

7/1

33/1

Form: 448275

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-21 since his 2yo maiden win and has dropped a long way down the weights since the autumn; went close off basement mark on AW in May but safely held in 5f classified race here latest and remains difficult to enthuse over.
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8th

7

(1)

24th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reversion

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Charlie Wallis

Slow starter is drawn on the inside; seemingly right back to form when 100-1 third over C&D last time but very much benefited from sitting off a strong pace; this may not pan out so well.

11/2

17

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

13:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reversion

8st 10lb

T: Charlie Wallis

3rd

11

(10)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reversion

8st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Charlie Wallis

Habitual slow starter whose only win (28 races) was a maiden in 2021; has not shown enough this July-September.

40/1

Form: 56586

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only five runs and was not disgraced when sixth at Chepstow (6f, good to soft) this month; needs to improve here but may benefit from the switch to faster ground and/or the fitting of blinkers.
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7th

10

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Lynwood Lad

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won a 5.5f classified on the first of his two visits to Brighton (last summer) but ran poorly in the other; latest start was easily his best in 2026 but that was in March and he's inconsistent.

14/1

4th

6

(4)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lynwood Lad

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Capable at this level but he hasn't been firing on all cylinders in 2026; has won over C&D, and when ridden by Paddy Bradley; market can guide.

10/1

8th

8

(2)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lynwood Lad

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

A dual 5f/6f winner in this grade in 2025 but he has twice failed to build on a solid C&D sixth in early January, just eighth of 11 in 7f Lingfield classified event two weeks ago; he needs to take a big step forward.

8/1

Form: -83226 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Without a win since 2021 but had valid excuse when below form three weeks ago (bled from the nose) and made the frame three consecutive times beforehand (5f-6f); on a good mark and suited by this track; ought to be on the premises.
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6th

8

(6)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Under Curfew

8st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who is on a lengthy losing run; can lead but didn't at Windsor last time and was never involved; if on his game he wouldn't be without hope.

8/1

6th

8

(2)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Under Curfew

9st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who is on a losing run of 22; knocking on the door on AW when last seen and he won't mind getting back on the grass; has made the running but it is not a prerequisite; could go well.

13/2

4th

10

(3)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Under Curfew

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran with nine wins on his record, all over sprint trips; stays this far though and he holds each-way claims once more.

8/1

Form: -40380 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Nine-time winner who was useful in his prime and is suited by C&D; needs to up his game after two down-the-field runs this month but is now 5lb lower than when placed over C&D in May; can't be ruled out.
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9th

7

(10)

26th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:15 Bath

The Daley Express

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Ronald Harris

Nine-time winner who was useful in his prime and is suited by C&D; needs to up his game after two down-the-field runs this month but is now 5lb lower than when placed over C&D in May; can't be ruled out.

16/1

11th

7

(12)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:00 Bath

The Daley Express

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Ronald Harris

pressed leader

20/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:35 Chepstow

The Daley Express

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Ronald Harris

9yo who is not easy to predict but his last win was off 11lb higher at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) last summer and he showed signs of a revival with his third at Bath (5.6f, good) in May; that form has worked out quite well and this return to 6f is no problem; in the mix.

11/2

Form: 77-266 D

Last run: 163 days

W: 9st 8lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Old-timer who has poor strike-rate in recent years; very nearly made all off today's mark under Tom Marquand at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in January but wasn't quite in same form on next two AW starts and has fitness to prove after 163-day break.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(1)

28th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:15 Brighton

Boom The Groom

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Course winner who has been a wonderful servant to the yard but now on the decline; won off this mark on Lingfield AW (5f) last November, but well held in four starts since.

12/1

7th

2

(1)

28th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:15 Brighton

Boom The Groom

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Course winner who has been a wonderful servant to the yard but now on the decline; won off this mark on Lingfield AW (5f) last November, but well held in four starts since.

12/1

12th

7

(5)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Boom The Groom

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

Front-running teenager who won three times last year (once over C&D); not firing on all cylinders in recent months, though, and recent 2lb drop is not enough to tempt.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £39.20
Straight Forecast £32.59
Tricast £175.92
Trifecta £201.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Cola Kid

Telegraph:

I'm Mable

D Express:

Therehegoes

POSTDATA:

Bluebell Time

The Times:

Apache Star

Daily Mail:

I'm Mable

The Star:

I'm Mable

Daily Mirror:

Therehegoes

Daily Record:

Therehegoes

RP RATINGS:

The Cola Kid

The Guardian:

The Cola Kid

The Sun:

The Cola Kid

WEST COUNTRY:

Bluebell Time