October 18 / 15.27 Bath

15.27

Soft

Vickers.Bet EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3564
  • 0m 5f 10y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Vickers.Bet EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.70
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 94

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished a tailed-off last at Salisbury on his debut in August but he left that form miles behind when a front-running fourth there (6f, good to soft; tongue-tie added) last month; that form has worked out and he's open to more progress on this drop in trip; interesting contender.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(4)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dashing Harry

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Still short of his best form but last month's midfield finish at Southwell was a step back in the right direction; 2lb lower today and no surprise to see him in the shake up.

7/1

10

(8)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Dashing Harry

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: James Horton

Well handicapped on the pick of his form which includes a win here, but he arrives under a cloud; finished last on Sunday and hard to fancy.

20/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 420

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Enters the reckoning on his promising second at Thirsk (5f, soft) in August but he weakened quickly in similar conditions at Nottingham (4-1; first run since gelded) three weeks ago; still unexposed but has a bit to prove after that last run and this looks competitive.
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7th

7

(3)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Salisbury

Jungle Jim

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Evans

towards rear, weakened over 1f out

10/1

7th

7

(3)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Salisbury

Jungle Jim

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Evans

towards rear, weakened over 1f out

10/1

3rd

2

(3)

28th Apr 2024

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

13:50 Bath

Jungle Jim

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: David Evans

Seven-race maiden but he finished second over C&D in October (heavy) and that form makes him of interest off his reduced mark; accessories added for his first run in a turf handicap; one to consider.

11/4

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 163 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Looked good when winning at Newmarket on his debut in April (5f, good to soft); has not built on that in just two runs since but the first was in a Listed event and he ran well for a long way behind a useful prospect at Hamilton last month; took a strong hold last time but a hood could help him settle better and he's respected.
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3

(1)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Blue Storm

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Gemma Tutty

Had some useful form last year, including on soft, but he has yet to find his best in three runs in a truncated 2025 campaign; 9lb lower than when midfield in this race last year; others look safer.

12/1

4

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Blue Storm

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Progressive last season when his two successes included the 3yo Dash on Derby day; missed the first half of this season and might have needed his first two runs back, never-dangerous fourth of ten at Haydock on latest; raced only at 5f but may now be ready for this step up in distance; still relatively low mileage and not ruled out.

20/1

1

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Blue Storm

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Progressive for Gemma Tutty last season, winning the 3yo Dash on Derby day and posting a personal best when beating nine rivals in this contest (just 1lb higher today) 12 months ago; weak in the market and might have needed the run after over ten months off when only sixth of eight here on reappearance; big player if building on that.

7/1

Form: 3232 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has been placed in all of her four runs including front-running seconds at Ascot (6f, good to soft) in July and at Kempton (6f, AW) three weeks ago; just about sets the standard at the weights and she could find more on this drop to 5f; big player.
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1st

10

(8)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rawaasi

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

12-race maiden who has been placed several times at up to 7f; fighting chance on peak figures but is the most exposed contender and this new trip presents a question mark.

4/1

1st

10

(8)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rawaasi

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

12-race maiden who has been placed several times at up to 7f; fighting chance on peak figures but is the most exposed contender and this new trip presents a question mark.

4/1

7th

4

(8)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Rawaasi

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

0-11 but has run well on all three attempts on AW (two here), most recently runner-up at Southwell (7f, Tapeta), could again be thereabouts.

6/1

Form: 7

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Briefly threatened to get involved before weakening out of it at Epsom (7f, good to firm) last month, ending up seventh of eight; now switches to 5f on slow ground and he needs major improvement on his second start.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(5)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Clyde Bay

9st 1lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

Maiden; picked up for 1,000gns out of Eve Johnson Houghton's yard in January; sent off favourite when third in C&D handicap on last week's stable debut (took keen hold); had been off for 55 days; may build on that but he carried his head high under pressure so doesn't look one to trust; maybe the refitted tongue-tie will help.

6/1

3rd

4

(2)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Clyde Bay

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

0-9 for Eve Johnston Houghton, one his best efforts when fourth of 11 over C&D in November; changed hands for 1,000gns last month and improvement needed on debut for David Evans; no headgear today.

12/1

8th

9

(3)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Clyde Bay

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Still a maiden but this keen-going sort was fitted with cheekpieces when an encouraging fourth of 11 on his Tapeta debut at Southwell (7f) last month; he's one to consider eased 2lb now if his stamina holds out.

10/1

Form: 53

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Left her debut form well behind when third of seven at Sandown (5f, good) last month but was beaten 6l in that race and she needs another major step forward here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

10

(8)

29th Apr 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

16:34 Windsor

Talking Rubbish

8st 4lb

J: Anna Gibson

T: Peter Crate

Modest maiden who has raced mostly at 5f and whose handicap form is in Class 6; enough to prove back over 6f and can be opposed despite receiving lots of weight all round.

25/1

8th

10

(8)

29th Apr 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

16:34 Windsor

Talking Rubbish

8st 4lb

J: Anna Gibson

T: Peter Crate

Modest maiden who has raced mostly at 5f and whose handicap form is in Class 6; enough to prove back over 6f and can be opposed despite receiving lots of weight all round.

25/1

4th

6

(5)

28th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Talking Rubbish

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Peter Crate

Sole attempt in blinkers resulted in close fourth at Lingfield (5f handicap) two starts ago; has the headgear reapplied but she's 0-9 and looks exposed as modest.

33/1

25/1

Form: 54

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in two runs on slow ground at Hamilton (6f/5f) this autumn, with a best RPR of 47; hood is now added and she needs a transformation.
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8th

8

(4)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:43 Newcastle (AW)

Badosa

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

Down the field in two runs back from a 292-day absence (big prices); too much to prove for comfort.

50/1

9th

9

(5)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Badosa

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Patrick Morris

in rear

25/1

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished tailed off at big prices at Beverley (5f, soft) and Newmarket (6f, good to firm) this autumn; that last run was a tough task in a valuable sales race but she can only be watched until she shows some positive signs.
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8th

11

(11)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Caradonna

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

in rear

50/1

8th

6

(1)

18th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:27 Bath

Caradonna

8st 13lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Derek Shaw

Finished tailed off at big prices at Beverley (5f, soft) and Newmarket (6f, good to firm) this autumn; that last run was a tough task in a valuable sales race but she can only be watched until she shows some positive signs.

100/1

22th

20

(17)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket

Caradonna

8st 2lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Derek Shaw

80-1, tailed off in novice at Beverley (5f, soft) 11 days ago.

200/1

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Payout
Exacta £45.40
Straight Forecast £41.57
Trifecta £133.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rawaasi

LAMBOURN:

Dashing Harry

TOPSPEED:

Blue Storm

The Star:

Clyde Bay

RP RATINGS:

Rawaasi

POSTDATA:

Rawaasi

NEWMARKET:

Rawaasi

Daily Mail:

Rawaasi

D Express:

Rawaasi

The Sun:

Rawaasi

Daily Record:

Rawaasi

Daily Mirror:

Blue Storm

The Times:

Dashing Harry

Telegraph:

Dashing Harry

The Guardian:

Dashing Harry