August 23 / 16.30 Bath

16.30

Good To Soft

Weatherbys Stallion Book Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Weatherbys Stallion Book Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.30

Form: -35722

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
AW winner who extended his losing sequence to 0-8 on turf when beaten a neck by Eye Of The Water here on Saturday; didn't appear to help himself in the closing stages but he is 4lb better off with the winner.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ciotog

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Has plenty of form over C&D including two wins; losing run up to 18, but he has never raced down at this level before so can't be dismissed by any means; stable also runs Sorted.

5/1

6th

2

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:12 Bath

Ciotog

9st 8lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Has done all his winning at about 1m, including four times at Bath; has bits of 1m2f form but doesn't look the percentage call; losing run is mounting up.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Ciotog

10st 9lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Four C&D wins on good or slower (handles good to firm, not at best in one run on firm); not at his best this year but that is reflected in his much-reduced mark; risky but not impossible.

6/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 535371 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Had an off-day at Salisbury last week but reappeared here two days later and fended off the challenge of Ciotog; usually gives his running and likely to go well again with his penalty.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

9

(4)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Eye Of The Water

8st 5lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Ronald Harris

Some fair efforts on AW during the winter and he hit the frame plenty of times on turf last year; hard to rule out a good run after a short break but he's not won since 2023 and others are preferred.

12/1

4th

2

(4)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:18 Lingfield (AW)

Eye Of The Water

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ronald Harris

Remains capable of picking up occasional prize-money and hit the frame plenty of times last year; however, his losing sequence continues to grow.

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 316858 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Made all over 1m at Windsor in June and now back to that same mark after finishing no better than fifth in his four subsequent appearances; may need an easy lead to go in again.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(9)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Bath

Havana Goldrush

9st 1lb

J: William Cox

T: John & Rhys Flint

Course regular who has dropped 1lb lower than when making all over C&D (good) in April; far from disgraced when fourth of 12 back here (good) last month; has form on a soft surface; shortlisted.

10/1

4th

5

(4)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:35 Bath

Havana Goldrush

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: John & Rhys Flint

Dominated from the front over C&D (good) off today's mark for Stan Moore in April but not quite in that same form on any of three starts for current stable; others have more pressing claims.

10/1

6th

5

(6)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:12 Bath

Havana Goldrush

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

Dual C&D winner (same race in April the past two seasons), both under aggressive rides; again didn't look to see out 1m2f last time but he'd lost his way prior to that anyway.

10/1

Form: 493979

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to her 2yo maiden win and hasn't offered much since finishing third over 1m at Nottingham four starts ago; dropping in grade can only help.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(12)

17th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:15 Brighton

Ardbraccan

10st 0lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

in rear

11/2

4th

8

(2)

9th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:17 Nottingham

Ardbraccan

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Has a modest strike-rate but won over C&D (soft) in April; largely consistent since, solid second off this mark at Sandown (1m, good; behind a subsequent winner) most recently; one for the shortlist.

8/1

11/4

Form: 4-0112 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins (firm) this summer under different tactics and delivered a career best when runner-up at Windsor (1m Class 5, good) last time; can race freely but he's just 1lb higher back in a Class 6.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(10)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

My Ambition

9st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Three-time C&D winner who has returned from a break with two competitive shows, the latest here; hard to knock.

7/2

3rd

6

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Bath

My Ambition

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Denis Coakley

Three-time C&D winner (firm/good) who scored at Lingfield (1m, AW) last September and was runner-up there (1m, AW) last month on his reappearance; has the same mark as last time and he ticks lots of boxes.

13/8

Form: 88006- CD

Last run: 284 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner but wasn't in the best of form when last seen and makes trainer debut after a lengthy absence.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

12

27th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Espresso Freddo

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Poor in three runs for Adrian Wintle after nine months off, despite being prominent in the market the last twice; switches from visor to first-time blinkers for another new yard; worth market check despite stall 12.

16/1

9th

1

(1)

23rd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:25 Windsor

Espresso Freddo

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

awkward start, towards rear

7/1

Form: 690175 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
The latest of his four wins came at Lingfield in June (7f; off 3lb lower); prone to the occasional no-show as he's reminded us since.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Collar Lad

8st 5lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Daniel Steele

Course winner who returned from five months off with a very good second of nine over C&D last month, faring best of those held up; a player nudged up 1lb.

8/1

2nd

6

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:52 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Collar Lad

9st 5lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Daniel Steele

Clearcut win in first-time blinkers on turf here (7f, soft) last June; several creditable efforts since but he was disappointing at Bath in his final run last autumn; has bit to prove with headgear missing after five months and this is competitive for the grade.

12/1

7

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Bath

Blue Collar Lad

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Daniel Steele

Has fared reasonably well since blinkers were fitted and again competitive at Brighton (7f) recently; has form over 1m but it's been a long time since he ran over this far.

7/1

8th
4 (6)
Chifa

7/1

Form: -11236

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has run well at 1m but he's 5-10 over 7f and 0-17 when sent over further; had a wide trip last time at Sandown (1m) but others may see this out stronger.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Chifa

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed de Giles

Dual 7f Wolverhampton winner over the winter; not discredited, given he was set a lot to do, when sixth of 11 in 7f Lingfield handicap 18 days ago; considered from an easing mark.

16/1

6th

4

(3)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Chifa

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Ed de Giles

Kickstarted 2026 with success at Wolverhampton (7f) in January and got back on track when seventh of 12 in another 7f handicap there two weeks ago given he was impeded early in the straight.

16/1

7th

5

(10)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chifa

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ed de Giles

Seven of his nine wins have come over C&D, the latest in January off a 2lb lower mark; down the field twice since (met early trouble on both occasions) and he has a tricky draw today.

16/1

9th
10 (2)
Alyara

20/1

Form: -55355 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Close up at Lingfield in July but underwhelming on either side of that; admittedly had excuses last time at Lingfield but others appeal more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(4)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Alyara

8st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Joe Ponting

Three wins, all around 1m, but the most recent was in December 2024; has been sprinting but had issues at the start on her last two outings, including when beating one home at Bath last week.

25/1

6th

7

(1)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Alyara

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Joe Ponting

On a long losing sequence and she failed to beat a rival in a 6f Salisbury handicap ten days ago; others appeal more.

25/1

7th

8

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Alyara

10st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Joe Ponting

Two of her three wins have come on turf, but seen much more often on the AW these days; latest efforts have been respectable, but a losing run of 26 sounds a note of caution.

8/1

Form: 086124

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Both wins came over shorter but he was only 2l away over C&D before running another decent race over 1m at Sandown; not far away.
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7th

6

(4)

12th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield

Mr Trick

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Placed twice off lowly marks this year and will be suited by today's trip/ground but this regressive 7yo is on a fairly long losing run and others here appeal more; visor the headgear of choice today.

14/1

6

(10)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

14:10 Nottingham

Mr Trick

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

His last win came in December 2023 but he's run some good races this year, including when third of nine at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in May; well beaten behind some of these rivals at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) 27 days ago, despite being sent off favourite; cheekpieces replace visor.

8/1

3

(6)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Lingfield

Mr Trick

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

His last win was in December 2023 but he's run some good races this year including when runner-up in a classified at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in February and a close third in Leicester handicap (1m2f, good to firm) on his penultimate run; looks interesting on that form and he's respected in this weak race.

13/8

50/1

Form: 442054 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Usually makes the running, as when winning over 1m2f here in May; heavy ground was no good last time but she didn't run well in her two previous starts and can be a tricky ride.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

4

(4)

3rd Jul 2024

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:10 Bath

Kraken Filly

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Joe Ponting

Free-going sort; C&D record of 1442057 includes a last of ten in this race in 2023 when rejecting the visor; fair seasonal return but latest flop makes it three last-place finishes from five most recent outings.

16/1

7th

8

(4)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:05 Bath

Kraken Filly

8st 11lb

J: William Cox

T: Joe Ponting

Fair comeback over C&D last weekend but she was allowed her own way and she's gone well fresh in the past; does like it here but rain would suit others better and Kieran O'Neill, up for her sole win, partners stablemate Tidal Storm.

16/1

5th

10

(9)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:25 Bath

Kraken Filly

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Joe Ponting

Has gone well fresh before and is effectively off the same mark as when making all over C&D around this time last year; finished last season with a whimper but there's every chance she'll get her own way in front, in which case she could go well.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £12.30
Straight Forecast £11.33
Tricast £60.20
Trifecta £81.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

My Ambition

The Times:

Eye Of The Water

RP RATINGS:

Mr Trick

The Guardian:

Ciotog

POSTDATA:

Ardbraccan

WEST COUNTRY:

Espresso Freddo

Daily Mirror:

My Ambition

The Sun:

My Ambition

The Star:

My Ambition

Daily Record:

My Ambition

D Express:

Mr Trick

Telegraph:

Eye Of The Water

Daily Mail:

Eye Of The Water