August 04 / 17.55 Bath

17.55

Good To Soft

Bath Marquees Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 0m 5f 160y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Bath Marquees Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 534303 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has only raced twice here, winning on the first occasion (5f) and finishing third of 11 over this trip (good) nine days ago (Apache Star won the other division); races off the same mark and the runner-up has won since, so could go well even though on a losing run of 25.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

7/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 133236 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Five of his six wins have come here, two over this trip with the latest in May (good); still 6lb higher and though he has won on good to soft, any further deterioration in the ground would be a problem (modest effort on soft last time).
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3rd

9

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:30 Bath

Symbol Of Hope

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

8yo who is without a win since August 2024; however, he was beaten just a nose in a classified here (5.7f, firm) in July and 6f stretched him at Windsor last time; this seven-time course winner could play a leading role back here and back down in trip.

13/2

7th

11

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:25 Windsor

Symbol Of Hope

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Pipped by Jackie Brown in a 5.7f classified at Bath last time, with Sisters In The Sky finishing strongly another nose back; that was so nearly his first win for two years (8-81 overall) but coming fourth in 2022 was easily his best result from five visits here.

8/1

2nd

8

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

18:43 Bath

Symbol Of Hope

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Third in similar C&D race to this (good; first run since rejoining this stable) in June and also ran well when third in recent 5f handicap here (firm) but is not one to rely upon heavily and sometimes races too freely.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 353251 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Mainly consistent and gained only his second win (and first on turf) in 25 starts over C&D (good) nine days ago; at least comes into this in form, but more needed under his penalty and two efforts on ground softer than good have been modest.
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12th

12

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:44 Bellewstown

Apache Star

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: E D Delany

Three-time winner in the UK; some promise in Platino Bianco's race last week for all that he was only tenth.

10/1

10th

19

(12)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Apache Star

8st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: E D Delany

All three wins came when trained in UK; has been below form for this yard and has to stage a revival even from a dropping mark.

33/1

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

7/1

Form: 643212 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Seen more often on the AW these days and both wins in 24 starts have come at Wolverhampton (6f) this year, the latest on his penultimate outing; in the frame in six of his eight starts on turf so possible frame material, but he may not want any more rain.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(11)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Leicester

Bungle Bay

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have been at Wolverhampton and he went close in a classified event there (7f) last Tuesday; record of 0-12 on turf but he has placed form in this sphere and he seems fairly versatile ground-wise; key player.

11/4

2nd

2

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bungle Bay

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have come here, five over this trip including in a 0-55 handicap six weeks ago; 1-1 at this level and very much respected.

5/1

2nd

5

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bungle Bay

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have been at this track (five over C&D) but has been below his best this year and doesn't look ready to strike.

7/1

Form: 664361 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won at Southwell (6f, AW) in February and with the hood removed she narrowly gained her first turf success at the ninth attempt over C&D (good) 16 days ago; only 2lb higher and proven on soft ground, so rain not a problem; shortlisted.
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8th

8

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Autumn Angel

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Narrow winner of a 6f handicap here (good to soft) in May and that has been followed by three similar efforts in defeat; creeping up the weights so she will need a bit more now back up to 7f.

8/1

2nd

4

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Autumn Angel

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tony Carroll

Back to form when scoring over C&D (good to soft) last month and has made the frame twice since over C&D; she looks sure to be thereabouts.

15/8

2nd

4

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:33 Chepstow

Autumn Angel

9st 0lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Back to winning ways when leading late in a C&D handicap last month (good to soft); not quite so good when fourth to Too Much Trevor nine days ago but it was still a fair effort; shouldn't be far away.

7/2

Form: 817588 C BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
1-1 here (over 5f) and back to winning form at Brighton (5f, good) in April; back off the same mark but his performances since then have been modest and though he has run well on good to soft, anything softer could be a problem.
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5th

5

(3)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:30 Brighton

Secret Handsheikh

8st 13lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John Gallagher

Notched a third win over C&D earlier in the month; that race rather fell into his lap, though, with the leaders going off too hard, and he'll find today's company tougher off a 6lb higher mark; not disgraced, having made late headway, here (6f) on Sunday.

4/1

5th

6

(10)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Secret Handsheikh

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John Gallagher

Multiple course winner, the latest 18 days ago when he was far too strong for five rivals over 5.3f (good to firm); up 6lb in a deeper race but still feasibly weighted.

13/2

1st

3

(7)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Secret Handsheikh

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John Gallagher

Returned to form with narrow win at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) in June; remains on workable mark after 3lb rise and is very well suited by this track (four-time C&D winner) but managed only fifth of six at Bath (5f, firm) three weeks ago and has become unreliable.

7/2

OUR TIP

5/2

Form: 621151 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
In fine form lately, winning three of his last four starts (all in cheekpieces) with the most recent under Anna Gibson at Nottingham (6f, soft) last month; no headgear today, but only 2lb higher and no problem if the ground eases further; first visit here.
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6th

5

(9)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Big Bard

9st 7lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Nine-time winner including one over C&D; 2lb lower than when successful at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) in January, but well held in all three starts since and is hard to predict.

12/1

6th

6

(2)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Big Bard

9st 5lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Two of his five wins on turf have been on soft; came back to form when winning at Kempton (6f, AW) in January but he's been well beaten in both starts since; a 63-day break needs to have done him good.

16/1

20/1

Form: 15258-

Last run: 265 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
1-19 with her win coming at Wolverhampton (7f, AW; 40-1) last September; runner-up in both visits here, but they were over 1m on good and firm ground; likely she will need this after seven months off in any case.
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12

(7)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

11:30 Lingfield (AW)

Aviary

8st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Adrian Wintle

Sole win came off 8lb higher last September but hasn't been shaping as if she's ready to take advantage of her reduced mark; has first-time cheekpieces added to her regular hood.

25/1

6th

4

(2)

24th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aviary

9st 6lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Adrian Wintle

Sole win came over C&D off 7lb higher last September and better effort in defeat under same conditions the following month; ran better than it looked from a wide draw here 15 days ago and she could be poised to strike.

13/2

6th

7

(12)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aviary

9st 1lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Adrian Wintle

Now 6lb lower than when springing a surprise over C&D last autumn (sole win); hung left without the usual hood last time and should do better at this lower level but stall 12 isn't good for one happiest on the sharp end.

16/1

Form: 1623-8 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Record of 1222161238 in C&D handicaps with her latest effort coming after a year off; 1lb below last winning mark so could play a part if her reappearance has brought her on; has run well on good to soft, but unraced on softer.
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6th

1

(7)

6th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

13:10 Bath

Ruby Cottage

9st 11lb

J: William Carson

T: Malcolm Saunders

All three wins have come over C&D on good or faster ground; struggled in three runs this year and looks risky, even allowing for this welcome drop in class.

16/1

10th

9

(2)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:02 Bath

Ruby Cottage

8st 13lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Malcolm Saunders

Regular here and lurks on a dangerous mark but is difficult to trust after beating nothing in her two starts this season.

20/1

9th

2

(1)

4th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:55 Bath

Ruby Cottage

10st 0lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Malcolm Saunders

Record of 1222161238 in C&D handicaps with her latest effort coming after a year off; 1lb below last winning mark so could play a part if her reappearance has brought her on; has run well on good to soft, but unraced on softer.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £35.80
Straight Forecast £40.41
Tricast £231.70
Trifecta £215.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Big Bard

POSTDATA:

Autumn Angel

Daily Mirror:

Apache Star

Telegraph:

Bungle Bay

The Times:

Autumn Angel

The Sun:

Autumn Angel

Daily Record:

Apache Star

RP RATINGS:

Big Bard

The Guardian:

Big Bard

Daily Mail:

Big Bard

D Express:

Big Bard

The Star:

Big Bard