September 16 / 13.40 Bath

13.40

Good

Signs Express “Confined” Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (For horses Which Have Not Won A Race In 2023)

  • Prize money: £3079.54
  • 1m 3f 137y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Signs Express “Confined” Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (For horses Which Have Not Won A Race In 2023)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £51.00
  • Place: £5.00

Form: 578

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden hurdler who was well beaten at big odds last month on his first three Flat starts (7f/1m); however, he makes his Flat handicap debut off a basement mark and over a longer trip, and Archie Watson and Brodie Hampson have enjoyed plenty of success in amateurs' races; interesting.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

18:45 Fontwell

Silver Atom

10st 9lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

1-26 under all codes, the win gained off a basement Flat mark just under a year ago; well beaten over hurdles, fences and on the Flat in recent months, and difficult to enthuse over at present.

20/1

6th

6

(9)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Silver Atom

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Comfortably held over fences the last twice; sole win came under this code but he achieved little in sole Flat run this year.

10/1

12

1st Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:25 Worcester

Silver Atom

10st 2lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Archie Watson

Won on the Flat at Bath last September; in the frame in four of his handicaps over hurdles in November-April last term but less encouraging recently and always behind on chasing debut at Market Rasen (2m3f, good; 28-1) ten days ago; best watched.

20/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 857653 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
9yo who hasn't won since June 2020 and was beaten 5l when third of nine over C&D ten days ago, but that was a fairly encouraging run and he's an each-way possible now another 2lb lower.
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9th

10

(5)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:12 Lingfield (AW)

Broad Appeal

10st 7lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Jonathan Portman

12yo who has not won since 2020 and was well held on his return from a long absence at Leicester (1m4f, soft) in October; back on the sidelines again since and can only watched.

20/1

6th

11

(10)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Broad Appeal

9st 11lb

J: Mr McKenzie Graham

T: Jonathan Portman

Veteran on a long losing run and this is his first start for 613 days; can only be watched.

33/1

6th

11

(10)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Broad Appeal

9st 11lb

J: Mr McKenzie Graham

T: Jonathan Portman

Veteran on a long losing run and this is his first start for 613 days; can only be watched.

33/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 5-4485

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly when fifth of eight over C&D last time and now a further 2lb lower, but needs something extra if he's to get off the mark today.
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2nd

5

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield

Balgowan

9st 5lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Seamus Mullins

Has resumed in good form and a 2lb rise for his recent AW win here under Ashley Lewis seems fair; has yet to win on turf (only run on it once since 2023) but otherwise has a decent chance of following up.

7/4

1st

5

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Balgowan

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Seamus Mullins

Has modest 1-28 strike-rate (includes five hurdle runs) but was denied a clear run before finishing well for close third over C&D last month and gets another chance off the same mark today; respected.

5/2

3rd

7

(10)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

Balgowan

9st 5lb

J: George Downing

T: Seamus Mullins

Twice finished placed here last year (2m/1m4f); not ruled out each-way but this is his first run since October so he may improve for it, and he's won just one of his 27 starts.

20/1

Form: /82-32

Last run: 135 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
0-23 on the Flat but placed in the spring on his last two starts in this code (including here) and he was runner-up over hurdles the next twice; thereabouts if at the top of his game on return from three-month break.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

John Betjeman

11st 13lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Mark Gillard

Four-time hurdle winner on slow ground, including over C&D (raced prominently in first-time visor) in April; below par at Ffos Las (2m, good) latest, after a 5lb rise; each-way claims if he can bounce back.

11/2

9th

3

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

John Betjeman

11st 13lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Mark Gillard

Four-time hurdle winner on slow ground, including over C&D (raced prominently in first-time visor) in April; below par at Ffos Las (2m, good) latest, after a 5lb rise; each-way claims if he can bounce back.

11/2

8th

2

6th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

17:00 Ffos Las

John Betjeman

11st 10lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Mark Gillard

pressed leader, chased clear leader after 2nd

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: /312-2 BF

Last run: 71 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Turned over at 2-5 on the Flat in Jersey in July last time out but was beaten just a neck and was also a close second over hurdles two starts ago; Simon Walker is a good booking and he's a possible.
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9th

4

(7)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:08 Bath

Man Of The Sea

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Neil Mulholland

Veteran whose two 2025 wins were at this track over 1m6f and 1m5f; placed twice over hurdles last November but last week's run in that sphere (after a Flat reappearance here) was disappointing and dents his appeal.

8/1

4th

1

12th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

16:45 Hereford

Man Of The Sea

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Neil Mulholland

In good form without winning (runner-up over 2m3f at Taunton) before Christmas and should be sharper for a recent fifth on the Flat at Bath; this veteran needs considering.

6/1

5th

6

(4)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 24y

Class 5

16:15 Bath

Man Of The Sea

8st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Neil Mulholland

Has done a lot of his winning in Jersey but he scored here (1m5f, firm) in the autumn and was runner-up over hurdles at Taunton (2m3f) in his final run in 2025; returns after 141 days off but he needs watching in market back on the Flat.

3/1

Form: 406878

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Continues to drop down the weights but has poor 1-30 strike-rate and hasn't been shaping of late as though a win is imminent.
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6th

9

(12)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

13:40 Bath

Cedar Rapids

10st 9lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Continues to drop down the weights but has poor 1-30 strike-rate and hasn't been shaping of late as though a win is imminent.

25/1

8th

10

(10)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:15 Ripon

Cedar Rapids

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, prominent, led after 2f, increased tempo and 3 lengths ahead over 3f out, much reduced lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

33/1

7th

2

(2)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Cedar Rapids

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Creditable fourth on stable debut (1m2f, soft) at Ripon in May but not in such good form more recently; well treated now but a bit to prove.

8/1

Form: 0-4223

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Below par over hurdles last Thursday but running well in defeat on the Flat here previously and he'll be bang there if bouncing back to form.
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2

20th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 5

14:40 Plumpton

Nevendon

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Alexandra Dunn

Kept on for third at Worcester (2m, good) in August and should be fine over today's longer trip, but was well beaten (albeit in a higher-grade race) at Chepstow last week and has become unreliable.

7/1

8

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

16:35 Chepstow

Nevendon

10st 13lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Alexandra Dunn

Record of 1-9 over fences so more exposed than some in here but responded positively to cheekpieces in his last two; this does look tougher, though.

5/1

1

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Nevendon

12st 0lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Alexandra Dunn

Versatile 8yo who is not very consistent but ran fairly well in first-time cheekpieces at Newton Abbot (2m, good) last month and is now only 2lb higher than when winning over fences at Southwell (2m, good) in the autumn.

10/1

Form: 47-234

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Solid performances in defeat on last two Flat starts for Dianne Sayer; could be involved on first run since changing hands for £5,000.
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8th

3

30th Nov 2023

Good

2m 2f 40y

Class 5

14:35 Taunton

Idilico

11st 6lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Alexandra Dunn

Runner-up in selling handicap hurdle last month but well beaten on the Flat twice since, and his record over fences is not convincing; blinkers fitted for first time since 2021; too risky.

16/1

10th

6

(7)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

12:16 Lingfield (AW)

Idilico

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Alexandra Dunn

towards rear, headway and prominent after 4f

16/1

10/1

Form: 469685

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who goes without headgear for this stable debut, having returned to form in a first-time visor when fifth of 15 at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last month on her final outing for Hugo Palmer (sold for 11,500gns); however, Ed Dunlop and Sophie Smith combine well and she's not ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(5)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nakano

9st 4lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ed Dunlop

3yo maiden; inconsistent this term but, judged on penultimate effort, may benefit from the reapplication of visor; second run for new yard.

12/1

9th

7

(6)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

13:40 Bath

Nakano

10st 10lb

J: Miss Sophie Smith

T: Ed Dunlop

Eight-race maiden who goes without headgear for this stable debut, having returned to form in a first-time visor when fifth of 15 at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last month on her final outing for Hugo Palmer (sold for 11,500gns); however, Ed Dunlop and Sophie Smith combine well and she's not ruled out.

10/1

Form: 42/900 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner but returned from a long absence this summer and well beaten on all three starts since (all here).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(8)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

13:40 Bath

Street Jester

10st 2lb

J: Miss Zoe Lewis

T: Deborah Faulkner

Three-time course winner but returned from a long absence this summer and well beaten on all three starts since (all here).

40/1

13th

6

(9)

4th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:35 Bath

Street Jester

9st 6lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Bill Turner

Three-time course winner, all on firm ground (two over further), who's endured two long absences during his career; not entirely without hope in two runs back but conditions would be a worry in first-time headgear.

25/1

12th

5

(11)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Street Jester

9st 6lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Bill Turner

in touch with leaders

25/1

16/1

Form: -56874

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Took step back in right direction when fourth of seven over C&D ten days ago but it was a weak race and he's now 0-13; others appeal more.
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9th

10

(12)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Pyrrhic Dancer

10st 8lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: Gary Brown

Patchy since returning from almost a year off and it's a long time since he went this far; yard been dry for a while and others hold more pressing claims.

16/1

5th

7

(2)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Pyrrhic Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Gary Brown

Over two years since his last win but he has only had seven runs (three over hurdles) since his Wolverhampton success in January 2024; this winter's efforts need bettering and he ran poorly when tried in blinkers once in the past.

16/1

8

(8)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Pyrrhic Dancer

9st 3lb

J: George Bass

T: Gary Brown

Hat-trick and good third to Port Noir last four Flat starts; not seen for nearly a year but his ability to get the job done counts for a lot in this; market can guide.

8/1

Form: 76325/

Last run: 809 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
He's on a competitive mark on his 2021 Flat form and could appreciate the return to this code, but he's struggled on his three hurdle starts this year following a long absence and has plenty to prove.
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12th

8

(13)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

13:40 Bath

Beat The Storm

10st 9lb

J: Miss Alice Stevens

T: Alexandra Dunn

He's on a competitive mark on his 2021 Flat form and could appreciate the return to this code, but he's struggled on his three hurdle starts this year following a long absence and has plenty to prove.

25/1

0

9

7th Sep 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell

Beat The Storm

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Moore

T: Alexandra Dunn

0-13 under both codes and he's been tailed off in five hurdle runs for this yard; 6lb out of the weights here and can only be watched.

50/1

6th

9

4th Jul 2023

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

18:40 Stratford

Beat The Storm

10st 2lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Alexandra Dunn

midfield, ridden after 2 out, soon outpaced

40/1

Non-runners

Duchess, Fen Tiger

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £186.20
Straight Forecast £280.02
Tricast £2506.11
Trifecta £3543.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Broad Appeal

SPOTLIGHT:

Silver Atom

POSTDATA:

Nevendon

The Guardian:

Man Of The Sea

D Express:

Idilico

Telegraph:

Fen Tiger

The Times:

John Betjeman

The Star:

Silver Atom

Daily Mirror:

Nevendon

Daily Record:

Man Of The Sea

The Sun:

Idilico

LAMBOURN:

Broad Appeal

Daily Mail:

Broad Appeal