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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Distance / Class
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

5

(5)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:31 Bath

Symbol Of Hope

8st 13lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Standing dish here having recorded seven of his eight wins at the track, three over this trip; best of three efforts for this trainer was the first of them here (5.5f, good) last month; it's hard to rule him out here but he needs to be much better than his last two starts.

12/1

4th

7

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:08 Bath

Symbol Of Hope

8st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Won seven times here; back with Grace Harris last two starts; lasted pretty long in front over C&D but was then beaten a fair way out when ridden the same way over the bare 5f here 18 days ago (just held off reopposing stablemate Sisters In The Sky for eighth).

12/1

8th

11

(11)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Symbol Of Hope

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Grace Harris

Gained the last of his three C&D victories in 2024; rejoined former yard and got back on track with third of nine in 5.7f classified event here eight days ago; considered.

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

1

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:31 Bath

Secret Handsheikh

9st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John Gallagher

5.5f course winner (firm) who arrives on the back of a revived 5f win at Chepstow (good to firm); up 3lb for that but has won several times from higher marks and has to be taken seriously.

5/2

1st

2

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:05 Chepstow

Secret Handsheikh

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John Gallagher

Has eight wins on turf but losing run is mounting up; needs to rediscover his form.

5/1

7th

10

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Secret Handsheikh

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John Gallagher

Close third off this reduced mark at Brighton (6f, good to firm) last month and he can't be discounted; however, this 8yo has been inconsistent this season and was soundly beaten back at Brighton most recently.

14/1

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

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

11th

7

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Big Bard

9st 7lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Consistency not his strong suit, but he is 2-5 over C&D and latest heavy defeat excusable on account of his wide draw; capable if on a going day.

33/1

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