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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6th

7

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

14:45 Ffos Las

Ravenglass

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Yet to win this season but went close at Chepstow (7f, good) in June and was denied a clear run before keeping on over that C&D last month; enters calculations.

16/1

6th

9

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Ravenglass

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Strong at the finish when winning a C&D handicap last May off 1lb higher; retains all his ability, in the frame on his last two start, and going back over this trip will suit; one of two runners for the stable.

11/2

4th

2

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Ravenglass

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Last of five wins came at this track (7f) in May 2025 off this mark; returned to form when beaten a head here (7f, good) 12 days ago but not sure the step back to 6f for the first time since February 2024 will be in his favour.

7/2

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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9th

11

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Johnjay

8st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Keiran Burke

Pulled hard and didn't see it out on his hurdling debut last month; two wins for Roger Teal came in the spring but it's hard to find many other positives on this Tapeta debut in a first-time tongue-tie.

25/1

6th

3

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:15 Taunton

Johnjay

11st 5lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Keiran Burke

Fair performer at his best in 23-race Flat career (most for Roger Teal; two runs for this yard) which includes two 1m wins; hooded on latest outing and today; probably best watched on hurdles debut.

20/1

5th

7

(10)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

12:50 Kempton (AW)

Johnjay

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Keiran Burke

Never landed a blow at Lingfield (1m2f) on stable/seasonal debut but may fare better with that outing under his belt; has gained both turf wins over 1m and produced his best AW effort over C&D; hood applied.

14/1

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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3

(2)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Snapcracklepop

9st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Can lead; creditable effort on second start for yard when runner-up at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in June but he's had problems at the stalls otherwise this year and refused to enter them in July; capable but risky.

14/1

11

(1)

19th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:25 Haydock

Snapcracklepop

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Excuses for two below-par efforts for current connections either side of his Pontefract second off a 2lb higher mark; holds each-way claims.

20/1

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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5th

8

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Three Yorkshiremen

10st 10lb

J: Miss M Boucher

T: Jack Jones

Runaway winner at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last November, but he's struggled since and was tailed off on his stable debut at Wolverhampton (1m6f) last month; now only 1lb higher than for his last success but he needs a major revival back in trip.

9/1

7th

5

(7)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Three Yorkshiremen

11st 0lb

J: Miss M Boucher

T: Jack Jones

Hit with a sharp rise in the weights after running away with a 0-55 here last backend and has struggled since, including in one go over this far; has moved yards yet again (new trainer also runs Shopaholic) which needs to have helped.

4/1

5th

13

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Three Yorkshiremen

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ivan Furtado

Took this in 2025 for Michael Wigham; also won for Barry Brennan at Wolverhampton in November but well below par in three runs for that yard this season; starts out for another stable here with something to prove.

16/1

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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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

5th

5

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:00 Chepstow

Eye Of The Water

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ronald Harris

Hasn't won for ages but he was a close third under a prominent ride in a classified event at Bath (1m, firm) when last seen in early July; has possibilities if he can back that up and he's ideally suited by slow ground

11/2

3rd

3

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:43 Bath

Eye Of The Water

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ronald Harris

This veteran hasn't tasted success for nearly three years; he ran okay over C&D two starts ago and when sixth at Ffos Las last week but more is needed.

11/1

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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Verdict Starting price

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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7th

7

(5)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

My Ambition

8st 13lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Placed on his first two runs this year but last two runs not so good; three of his four turf wins have been at Bath, and may be best to wait until he returns to that venue.

10/1

4th

2

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:05 Leicester

My Ambition

9st 13lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Started the campaign with solid 1m efforts at Lingfield (AW) and Bath (firm); disappointed back at Bath last time but no surprise to see him bounce back in this uncompetitive event.

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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11th

8

(9)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Quest

9st 1lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Joe Ponting

Out of sorts on both turf and AW this year, most recently over 8.6f here nine days ago; too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

8

(5)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Quest

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Joe Ponting

Out of sorts on both turf and AW this year; gained her only win over C&D and she should appreciate the return to Tapeta but she has enough to prove for now.

16/1

14

(12)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Olympic Quest

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Joe Ponting

Sole win (28 races) was on AW in January 2024 and she has not finished closer than fifth in her nine runs this year; uninspiring record here.

50/1

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

6

(6)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Raqraaq

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Dual handicap winner over 1m here and finished third of nine in a 0-55 handicap over C&D in March, but has gone quiet again since.

9/1

5th

8

(9)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Raqraaq

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Both wins have come over C&D but latest was in January 2025; finished third over 7f here in March but he's struggled in both subsequent runs and others are preferred.

20/1

8th

10

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Raqraaq

9st 4lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Patrick Chamings

Both wins on Lingfield AW but runner-up twice from six starts here; having run so poorly back on turf last time is the big stumbling block.

25/1

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