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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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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12th

12

(10)

5th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:45 Bath

Symbol Of Hope

8st 5lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Adrian Wintle

He has seven course wins to his name but 2025 was disappointing and he's rather been going through the motions on AW this year; not impossible the return to Bath will pique his interest.

20/1

7th

7

(4)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Symbol Of Hope

9st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Adrian Wintle

Regressive 8yo who has been unable to exploit his reduced mark this winter; his penultimate C&D fourth wasn't a bad effort but others still make more appeal for win purposes.

10/1

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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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

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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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

8th

9

(10)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Bungle Bay

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: James Evans

Wolverhampton specialist who doesn't run often on turf these days and rarely goes this far; not in much form on the AW this year and isn't obviously fancied.

16/1

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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1st

10

(13)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Autumn Angel

8st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

Exposed mare whose last win came in Wolverhampton classified (6f, AW) in January 2025; having first start on turf since September 2024 and others are more persuasive.

12/1

7th

8

(8)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Autumn Angel

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Tony Carroll

Without a win since last January but her last two efforts have been solid, including when third over C&D 26 days ago; visor (worn once before) replaces blinkers and she has place claims.

4/1

3rd

9

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Autumn Angel

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

On a lengthy losing sequence but she fared better than of late when third of 11 in 6f classified event at Wolverhampton 18 days ago; this C&D winner needs considering.

7/1

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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3rd

1

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Secret Handsheikh

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

The latest of his 11 wins was last August off 5lb higher; no win over this far since 2021 but he goes well at this track and, despite recent form, can't be comfortably ruled out.

10/1

10th

3

(13)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Secret Handsheikh

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Recorded his 11th win when scoring over C&D (firm) last August; well handicapped on that form but he's been up and down this year and was out the back at Windsor two weeks ago; comes with risks attached and he needs to bounce back again.

16/1

10th

5

(11)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Secret Handsheikh

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Gallagher

Slipping down the weights and his latest Lingfield third (5f AW) wasn't a bad effort; today's return to the turf will help and he is the type to come good soon.

8/1

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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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

9th

4

(11)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:07 Kempton (AW)

Big Bard

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Nine-time winner who got back on track with a narrow success over C&D (17-2) in January; drawn out wide this time but he's only 2lb higher than for that last run and could be a major force again.

4/1

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