September 16 / 16.00 Bath

16.00

Good

Thorn Baker Access Group Bath Summer Sprint Series Final Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 5f 160y
  • Class 2
  • 16 runners
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Thorn Baker Access Group Bath Summer Sprint Series Final Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.90
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 94-116 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Three C&D runs for new stable, winning the first two before a midfield finish last time (ground reportedly didn't suit); back on a faster surface today and he's not handicapped out of things.
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4th

2

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Delagate This Lord

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gary Harrison

Well held in sole course run (5f) but he won on Southwell Tapeta (6f) last December and showed he retains plenty of ability in both runs this year; bolted to post and withdrawn on intended yard debut in September; not dismissed on the earlier runs.

10/1

4

(3)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:45 Hamilton

Delagate This Lord

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Gary Harrison

Has won nine races from 5f-6f; seems to handle any ground and two fair runs over 6f for Kieran Burke in July; quite interesting on debut for new yard.

20/1

3

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Salisbury

Delagate This Lord

9st 8lb

J: John Fahy

T: Keiran Burke

Has always been at his best at Bath but he closed from off the pace to be fourth at Kempton 23 days ago on stable debut (after an absence); not dismissed.

11/2

16/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 021125 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
He wasn't at his best behind a few of these over 5f ten days ago but he had been in good form beforehand, winning four times since May; no surprise to see him bounce back to his best.
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9

(11)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Foreseeable Future

10st 4lb

J: Miss Charli Parker

T: Ruth Carr

Consistent over 5f-6f during summer but yet to win this year and form has dipped lately; will find this easier than latest task and won't mind if the ground softens but younger rivals have more appealing profiles.

14/1

13th

16

(5)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

16:20 Bath

Foreseeable Future

8st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Went close over C&D in a 0-55 handicap in July; placed on his next two starts but underperformed last time and this is a tough task from out of the weights.

33/1

9th

4

(8)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Foreseeable Future

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

in touch with leaders

6/1

6/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form: 427601 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Improved his Bath record to 1121 when narrowly seeing off an in-form filly over 5f here ten days ago; 3lb higher in a stronger race but he still has some handicapping scope and Brandon Wilkie's claim will come in handy; return to the slightly longer trip no problem; shortlisted.
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8th

10

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Regal Envoy

9st 3lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

The winner of 14 of his 48 starts, including two 5f handicaps this season; dropped away when seventh to King Of Light over 6f at Windsor 12 days ago; others look better handicapped.

16/1

7th

5

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:00 Windsor

Regal Envoy

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Knight

Course specialist; in prime form, having won at Bath before suffering a luckless run on this track, then a convincing winner here (also 5f, good to soft; acts well on good to firm) since; that trip seems to suit best though and he has more to prove off 6lb higher in a better race.

100/30

1st

4

(3)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

19:39 Windsor

Regal Envoy

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Knight

Useful strike-rate and 4-6 over 5f for Oisin Murphy; can lead; versatile regarding tracks but he won his first two C&D starts (including this race when 3lb higher) and gave the principals too much rope back here in May, albeit he still found only an improved one too good; best form on good or quicker ground and rarely asked to tackle slower surfaces.

3/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 027821 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
She wasn't winning out of turn when getting up late over C&D four weeks ago, having a few of today's rivals in behind; 4lb rise in a deeper race asks more of her but this should be run to suit and she threatened to be useful in her early days.
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7th

3

(5)

31st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

14:24 Lingfield (AW)

Magnificence

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian O’Rourke

Capable at the right level and she ran right up to her best when a close third at Kempton 18 days ago (6f), not aiding her cause by hanging left in the closing stages; good chance if she can keep straighter this time.

8/1

3rd

3

(7)

13th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Magnificence

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Brian O’Rourke

took keen hold, towards rear

10/1

10th

10

(4)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 1

15:11 Lingfield (AW)

Magnificence

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Brian O’Rourke

pulled hard, midfield, in touch with leaders 3f out

50/1

25/1

Form: 362296 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Conditions no problem and he's well drawn to attack but whether he'll be able to see it out in this grade remains to be seen.
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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

Form: 775423 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; losing run stretches back nearly two years but he ran well behind Magnificence here four weeks ago and backed that up with a solid third at Sandown two weeks ago (form boosted by the winner on Thursday); should remain competitive.
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4th

3

(1)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beyond Equal

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

took keen hold, prominent, going okay over 1f out, lost third final strides

8/1

4th

3

(1)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beyond Equal

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

took keen hold, prominent, going okay over 1f out, lost third final strides

8/1

4th

7

(3)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Beyond Equal

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Stuart Kittow

dwelt start

6/1

25/1

Form: 432453 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Enjoying a revival at a low level this season and kept on well for third at Windsor 12 days ago; that was a lowly 0-55 though and he's effectively 2lb higher in a much stronger race.
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11

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

The Cola Kid

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Back to form with a good second at Wolverhampton last week (7f); has a C&D win on his record and a repeat of that latest run would give him a chance but consistency hasn't always been his strong suit.

8/1

11

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

The Cola Kid

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Back to form with a good second at Wolverhampton last week (7f); has a C&D win on his record and a repeat of that latest run would give him a chance but consistency hasn't always been his strong suit.

8/1

2nd

11

(11)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Cola Kid

9st 0lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Grace Harris

Won a classified event at Bath (5.7f, good); mixed bag since and others are more appealing.

25/1

Form: 665235 CD BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
She has already enjoyed one good payday at the track this season when seeing off 16 rivals over 5f on Good Friday (soft); only 2lb higher today; not at best behind a few of these here four weeks ago but she's better than that and could go well.
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7th

3

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Sarahs Verse

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Ronald Harris

Six-time course winner (various ground) who runs off the same mark as when winning at Ffos Las in June; however, she's failed to shine here on her three runs this autumn and needs to turn things around.

12/1

7th

3

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Sarahs Verse

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Ronald Harris

Six-time course winner (various ground) who runs off the same mark as when winning at Ffos Las in June; however, she's failed to shine here on her three runs this autumn and needs to turn things around.

12/1

9th

7

(7)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:10 Bath

Sarahs Verse

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Ronald Harris

Versatile ground-wise and has won six times at this track; most recent win came off this mark at Ffos Las in June but she had a major blip over C&D (heavy) 20 days ago and needs to bounce back after that heavy defeat.

10/1

7/1

Form: 3-1352 C BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Made a nonsense of her opening mark when routing three rivals in a 5f handicap here in May; hasn't added to her tally in three runs since but she was finishing off her race strongly here last month (5f) and today's extra yardage should be beneficial; she's into a deeper race now but continues to leave the impression there's a bigger run around the corner; strong claims.
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1

(3)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cluedo

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Had wind surgery prior to an encouraging effort at Goodwood and seemed out of her depth in Class 4 at Doncaster St Leger meeting since; C&D winner (off 2lb lower) last October and has possibilities back down in grade.

6/1

9th

11

(9)

13th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

17:55 Doncaster

Cluedo

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Had a wind op in July and her finishing effort when second at Goodwood three weeks ago suggested it had done the trick; runs off the same mark today and, given her relatively low mileage, there could well be more in the tank.

8/1

2nd

2

(3)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Goodwood

Cluedo

9st 13lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

slowly into stride, in rear

11/2

10/1

Form: 325131 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Having dropped a long way in the weights he has returned to form of late, winning twice over C&D this summer; latest success backed up by the clock but the combination of a 5lb rise, stronger opposition and stall 17 leaves him looking vulnerable.
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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

Form: 415060

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Three 7f wins at Brighton to her name this season; has gone off the boil more recently and others have more pressing claims.
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3

(6)

23rd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:15 Chepstow

Diamond Cottage

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Malcolm Saunders

Course regular who led close home to score over C&D (good) last month; reportedly unsuited by the soft ground when well beaten here 16 days ago; current mark is workable if she's back on song.

9/1

8th

6

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

Diamond Cottage

8st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: Malcolm Saunders

Notched a third course win when ending a losing run over C&D 17 days ago (unlucky Vape not far behind in sixth); got messed about a bit herself and has a fair chance of defying a 3lb rise.

3/1

1st

8

(9)

21st May 2025

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:35 Chepstow

Diamond Cottage

8st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Malcolm Saunders

Suffered lots of defeats since last win nearly two years ago, though went down by a short head at Salisbury (6f) two runs ago; she was entitled to run better here last week over the 7f, though.

16/1

Form: -02564

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Met a bit of trouble in the closing stages behind Regal Envoy here ten days ago and a 2lb drop for that run seems generous all things considered; others still more appealing for win purposes though.
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5th

5

(3)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:21 Salisbury

Cabeza De Llave

9st 7lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Placed plenty of times since last success and current mark is attractive; well capable of taking a serious hand but his losing run is mounting up and latest effort wasn't one of his best.

10/1

8th

4

(12)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Cabeza De Llave

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

C&D winner; no win anywhere since October 2024 but he's been placed this year on both his visits to Windsor (5f, good to firm); drawn wider this time but he's considered each-way.

10/1

3rd

8

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Cabeza De Llave

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Attwater

His losing run goes back to October 2024 and he was only fifth at Lingfield (5f, good) last month, but prior to that he was second over this C&D (good to firm) and the return to Windsor could be a plus for this two-time C&D winner; he's one to consider.

7/1

Form: 163833 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Three 5f wins this season, the latest of them at this track off this mark in June; finished behind Regal Envoy here last time though and she's not well drawn for a prominent racer.
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4th

3

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Connies Rose

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

Multiple course winner, the latest last September (6f, soft) off a 1lb lower mark; she has run some solid races in defeat this year but consistency has been an issue and others appeal more in today's field.

6/1

4th

6

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:37 Salisbury

Connies Rose

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Seven-time winner at Chepstow and finished a solid second, splitting subsequent winners, there last time; has form over this C&D and warrants respect up just 1lb.

9/4

2nd

2

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

Connies Rose

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

Seven-time course winner (4-12 over this trip); has been running over 7f of late but should be all right with the return to 5f and is back at the right sort of level off her last winning mark; enters calculations.

7/1

25/1

Form: 621542

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Solid run of form since July but winning from out of the weights in this grade from stall 16 looks a stiff task.
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7th

7

(4)

2nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:25 Chepstow

Fossos

9st 0lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Has won four times over C&D but has shown little in four starts since returning from a 685-day absence last month.

25/1

7

(7)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

16:13 Chepstow

Fossos

8st 9lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Four-time C&D winner who finished second in this race in 2022; came back from a 685-day absence at the start of this month and that run, alongside the two that followed, don't suggest he's retained that old ability; risky at present.

33/1

7

(7)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:30 Chepstow

Fossos

8st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Thomas Faulkner

Four-time C&D winner; well handicapped on old form but returned from long absence with two low-key runs this summer, more recently when last of seven over 6f here on Thursday; visor refitted; revival needed.

25/1

Form: 862521 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Two Brighton wins this season, latterly rewarding good support in a small-field Class 6 (5.5f, good) on Monday; won well there but this is a very different test and he looks vulnerable under his penalty.
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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

16th
3 (15)
Airshow

10/1

Form: 142332 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; retains enthusiasm despite his age and he was a close third behind two of these rivals over C&D four weeks ago; good effort at Chepstow 12 days ago but it won't be easy trying to dominate from such a wide draw.
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6th

5

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Airshow

10st 13lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

led

14/1

6th

5

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Airshow

10st 13lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

led

14/1

5th

10

(8)

14th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Airshow

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

led, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

8/1

Non-runners

Fair And Square

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £163.60
Straight Forecast £121.84
Tricast £3066.52
Trifecta £1646.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cluedo

POSTDATA:

Regal Envoy

Telegraph:

Beyond Equal

Daily Mail:

Delagate This Lord

TOPSPEED:

Connie's Rose

RP RATINGS:

Secret Handsheikh

The Guardian:

The Cola Kid

LAMBOURN:

Cluedo

The Times:

Cluedo

The Star:

Cluedo

Daily Record:

Cluedo

NEWMARKET:

Regal Envoy

Daily Mirror:

Regal Envoy

D Express:

Beyond Equal