April 19 / 19.15 Bath

19.15

Good To Soft

Dragon Symbol Standing At Whitsbury Manor Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Dragon Symbol Standing At Whitsbury Manor Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 74-347 CD

Last run: 62 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 9lb higher mark; came into that race on the back of a good AW run whereas this year he had a quiet AW campaign; others appeal more.
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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

12/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 98-634 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Modest strike-rate but he's run some good races on AW over the winter, including in a hood the last twice; returning to 1m won't be a problem; each-way shout.
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11th

6

(10)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ravenglass

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Hadn't been in much form but he came good in the new blinkers over C&D last month and it was over 7f when going close at Southwell; 1lb higher than last time but over a more suitable trip; chance.

4/1

11th

6

(10)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ravenglass

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Hadn't been in much form but he came good in the new blinkers over C&D last month and it was over 7f when going close at Southwell; 1lb higher than last time but over a more suitable trip; chance.

4/1

2nd

1

(3)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Ravenglass

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

prominent

5/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: /1364- CD

Last run: 309 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo; ready winner of a C&D handicap on soft ground on his reappearance one year ago; came up just short in Class 5 company afterwards and absent for 309 days but he still has potential and that doesn't apply to many in here; return to Class 6 company a fillip too.
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10th

8

(2)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:38 Lingfield (AW)

Johnjay

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Roger Teal

Still just 1lb higher than when making a successful handicap debut at Bath (1m, soft) in April last year, but has been running with credit of late as when third of 14 at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) this month; still to fully convince over this far, though.

3/1

10th

8

(2)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:38 Lingfield (AW)

Johnjay

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Roger Teal

Still just 1lb higher than when making a successful handicap debut at Bath (1m, soft) in April last year, but has been running with credit of late as when third of 14 at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) this month; still to fully convince over this far, though.

3/1

3rd

3

(8)

4th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

12:20 Kempton (AW)

Johnjay

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roger Teal

held up in rear, still plenty to do 2f out, headway on outer 1f out, kept on well final 110yds, nearest finish

9/4

Form: 54898- D

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Now 6lb lower than for the second of his two wins; that was back in August 2022 but his blank season last year has resulted in him returning off a lowly mark; has gone well fresh; respected.
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9th

5

(10)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Windsor

Snapcracklepop

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Always handy when he won by a short head at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) but didn't run much of a race back from a break at Newbury; that leaves him with a bit to prove here.

12/1

7th

4

(4)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Newbury

Snapcracklepop

9st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

reluctant to load, prominent on inner

4/1

1st

7

(6)

5th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:57 Nottingham

Snapcracklepop

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Both wins came in the summer of 2022 but the first one was at this track and he's well treated on his old form; has had two runs at Bath this year and was 7-2 favourite when runner-up over 1m2f (good) last time; that was his best effort for a while and has claims if he can back that up.

100/30

OUR TIP

Form: 86-661

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Took full advantage of the drop into Class 6 company when fairly bolting up over 1m2f at Chelmsford last week; well in under his 5lb penalty and shouldn't have any issue with either the ground or the drop in trip; the one to beat.
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14/1

Form: 872-79

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden; failed to beat a rival in two AW runs for his new yard this winter; dangerous mark on his best form though and the return of headgear looks a good move.
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6th

2

(9)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Chepstow

Emorcee

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Robert Stephens

Finished runner-up four times in Ireland last year, but has shown little in four starts for this yard since returning in January and is now 0-15; look elsewhere.

16/1

8th

1

(12)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

Emorcee

9st 11lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Robert Stephens

Went close several times on turf/AW when trained in Ireland but has been well beaten in all three starts for this trainer; on a handy mark but no hint yet that he's about to take advantage.

10/1

8th

1

(12)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

Emorcee

9st 11lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Robert Stephens

Went close several times on turf/AW when trained in Ireland but has been well beaten in all three starts for this trainer; on a handy mark but no hint yet that he's about to take advantage.

10/1

Form: 53988- D

Last run: 179 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Two wins in Class 6 handicaps last August, the second of them off just 2lb lower; ended 2023 quietly though and back from a break perhaps not the time to catch her.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(4)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ffos Las

Thewaytothestars

9st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway over 3f out, outpaced 2f out, soon weakened

7/1

9th

5

(9)

17th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:55 Chepstow

Thewaytothestars

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

held up in rear, brief headway 3f out, outpaced 2f out, soon weakened

4/1

4th

1

(3)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

Thewaytothestars

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Won on heavy and good ground last August and fairly handicapped if returning to that level, which is a big if after her recent struggles.

14/1

Form: 2556-4 CD

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won twice over C&D last season and this mark is well within range; returns from 98 days off but he's not discounted.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

11

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:28 Bath

Eye Of The Water

8st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ronald Harris

He's dropped to a mark 9lb lower than when runner-up over C&D (soft) in April but has been unable to threaten since, including in a few runs here; others are preferred.

12/1

2nd

11

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:28 Bath

Eye Of The Water

8st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ronald Harris

He's dropped to a mark 9lb lower than when runner-up over C&D (soft) in April but has been unable to threaten since, including in a few runs here; others are preferred.

12/1

Form: 45500- D

Last run: 165 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Begins this season off a reduced mark but it was a tame end to 2023 and there are risks involved on his return to action.
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7th

8

(7)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 6

17:00 Salisbury

Jade Country

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John & Rhys Flint

slowly into stride, took keen hold, towards rear

33/1

5th

11

(7)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Chepstow

Jade Country

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Winless since 2022 and he came in last of 15 in 7f handicap here two weeks ago; he needs this longer trip to spark a resurgence.

16/1

15th

10

(1)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

19:35 Chepstow

Jade Country

9st 3lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

Tumbled down the weights last year and there have been no signs of an imminent revival in three runs back; can't be recommended.

50/1

12/1

Form: 12574- CD

Last run: 193 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins last summer on firm ground; effective on good ground but could do with it drying out further if he's to make a winning reappearance.
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13th

14

(7)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newbury

My Ambition

8st 12lb

J: George Rooke

T: Denis Coakley

towards rear

14/1

4th

2

(2)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Salisbury

My Ambition

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Denis Coakley

Only prevailed by a neck at Bath (1m, good) but he was much the best in that race having travelled strongly throughout; respected off just 4lb higher.

9/4

1st

3

(12)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Bath

My Ambition

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Denis Coakley

Won twice over C&D last year on firm ground, latterly off mark 2lb higher than today's; shaped as if running back into form when second at Leicester (1m, good to firm) last month; withdrawn twice in previous seasons due to unsuitable ground (good to soft); Oisin Murphy takes over in the saddle and connections will be hoping that rain stays away.

4/1

20/1

Form: 98-618

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 12th attempt when winning a small-field event at Wolverhampton in January (8.6f); well beaten back there two weeks ago and now makes her turf debut.
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2nd

3

(3)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Quest

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Joe Ponting

Serial hard-puller who's going this far for the first time and will need to settle better if she's to see it out; ran fairly well behind Port Noir last Monday and does like it here but there are risks involved.

12/1

5th

1

(5)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Quest

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Joe Ponting

Off the mark over C&D in January and, while she's had some off days since, she wasn't beaten too far back here on her latest AW start in April; has a squeak of sorts.

12/1

11th

9

(14)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:35 Bath

Olympic Quest

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Joe Ponting

Came good with AW win in January but has not yet built on that success and finished last in C&D event won by Fact Or Fable when back on turf last month; often refuses to settle; others look much less risky.

33/1

Form: 08031- D

Last run: 153 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Overcame a wide draw when breaking his duck in a 1m handicap at Lingfield (AW) in November; still feasibly treated off this 4lb higher mark and the drying ground is in his favour.
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8th

2

(4)

20th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Raqraaq

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Patrick Chamings

Sole win from 24 starts came off 2lb higher over 1m at Lingfield this time last year; not unbacked but finished weakly over that trip here four weeks ago; blinkers need to liven him up.

12/1

50/1

Form: 32487-

Last run: 154 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Two blank seasons in Jersey and this exposed maiden was well held in two runs for this yard in late 2023; plenty to prove.
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13th

12

(11)

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Brown Mouse

8st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Tom Ward

slowly away, detached in rear, always behind

50/1

13th

12

(11)

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Brown Mouse

8st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Tom Ward

slowly away, detached in rear, always behind

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £75.00
Straight Forecast £81.73
Tricast £337.65
Trifecta £414.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Johnjay

POSTDATA:

Three Yorkshiremen

TOPSPEED:

Ravenglass

RP RATINGS:

Snapcracklepop

The Times:

Johnjay

The Guardian:

Johnjay

D Express:

Johnjay

The Sun:

Johnjay

The Star:

Johnjay

NEWMARKET:

Three Yorkshiremen

Telegraph:

Three Yorkshiremen

Daily Mail:

Three Yorkshiremen

Daily Mirror:

Three Yorkshiremen

Daily Record:

Three Yorkshiremen

WEST COUNTRY:

Ravenglass