April 28 / 15.20 Bath

15.20

Good

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 3f 137y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 084-54 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won at Windsor (11.4f, soft) on second start last term and is now 3lb lower; that's with his form having slipped on final three starts last season and there's been no recovery in his two this year, not even when favourite over 1m4f on heavy at Thirsk last time.
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2nd

6

(6)

29th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Epsom

Enochdhu

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jonathan Portman

Won at Bath (soft; acts on heavy) in April and ran respectably most starts since; however, he was a remote seventh behind Miller Spirit over C&D 17 days ago, despite starting favourite at a track he does handle.

10/1

7th

6

(8)

12th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:45 Epsom

Enochdhu

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Jonathan Portman

Won at Bath (1m3f, soft) in April and has run creditably on most starts since, at up to 1m6f; unlikely to be far away if she handles this track.

7/1

5th

1

(5)

6th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Enochdhu

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Jonathan Portman

Won here in 2022 but has not fared so well in his three subsequent visits; won at Bath (1m3f, soft) in April and has run creditably over 1m6f in three of his four races since, so has each-way claims.

4/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 79323- BF

Last run: 188 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Unraced since October and left Dominic Ffrench Davis for 5,000gns in February; nine-race maiden but he'd be an each-way player judged on his four placings in middle-distance handicaps on soft or heavy.
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4

(10)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Cherryhawk

9st 10lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Nikki Evans

In good form this time last year when winning over C&D (soft) but her career has gone south since, including over hurdles this year; just 1lb higher than for the win but revival desperately needed.

33/1

10th

4

(10)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Cherryhawk

9st 10lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Nikki Evans

In good form this time last year when winning over C&D (soft) but her career has gone south since, including over hurdles this year; just 1lb higher than for the win but revival desperately needed.

33/1

4th

5

2nd Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:15 Ludlow

Cherryhawk

10st 7lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Nikki Evans

Won on the Flat last spring but was badly out of form in that sphere in the autumn and struggled (albeit on heavy ground) on hurdling debut at Chepstow in January.

66/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 43323- BF

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden but he's been on the premises on last four starts, including in 1m6f handicaps on soft ground on last two occasions; well capable of being bang there once again if straight back at that level on reappearance.
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6th

5

(4)

5th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:50 Kempton (AW)

Sailing On

9st 1lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Nine-race maiden but consistent form until a slight dip on latest start; edging down the weights; makes AW debut and tries cheekpieces in search of the breakthrough.

5/1

5th

1

(9)

21st May 2024

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:50 Brighton

Sailing On

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Consistent maiden who has form figures of 3233 since handicapping, most recently staying-on third at Bath (11.5f) on seasonal debut; gives the impression there's an ordinary race in him; shortlisted.

15/8

5th

1

(9)

21st May 2024

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:50 Brighton

Sailing On

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Consistent maiden who has form figures of 3233 since handicapping, most recently staying-on third at Bath (11.5f) on seasonal debut; gives the impression there's an ordinary race in him; shortlisted.

15/8

4th
3 (14)
Raintown

8/1

Form: 6-2195 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has some turf form, including when fifth of 13 here (1m2f, heavy) three weeks ago, but all of his success (including 1m4f) has been on AW.
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4th

2

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:50 Bath

Raintown

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: J S Moore

Exposed multiple winner who could improve for having a recent run here under his belt, with that his first appearance in three months; handicapped to win again.

3/1

3rd

1

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Raintown

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and returns to this sphere with a doubt over his current form; however, may prove resurgent off current mark dropped in class.

8/1

8th

6

(3)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Raintown

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Record of 6-17 at the track stacks up well (2-27 elsewhere) and he has dropped to a dangerous mark; hasn't looked to be in the form required to capitalise though.

14/1

Form: 31169/

Last run: 634 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Last raced on the Flat in 2022, when seen to best effect over 2m on AW; while there have been two wins over hurdles since, his latest start in that sphere (last October) was a heavy defeat and there is a great deal for him to prove on ground softer than good.
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2

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:55 Market Rasen

Vin Rouge

11st 5lb

J: James Best

T: Seamus Mullins

towards rear on outer, mistake 7th, awkward jump and dropped to last 9th

20/1

2

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:55 Market Rasen

Vin Rouge

11st 5lb

J: James Best

T: Seamus Mullins

Not seen over fences since pulled up on chasing debut in 2023; out of form over hurdles last summer and was pulled up when reappearing on the Flat in February (bled from the nose); comes with far too much risk.

20/1

2

(4)

26th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Vin Rouge

9st 11lb

J: George Downing

T: Seamus Mullins

Running creditably on turf/AW last summer; well beaten in two hurdle runs when last seen; opposable in a competitive race after a break.

20/1

Form: 30-751 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
4-25 on AW, compared to 1-23 on turf; has bits of form in the mud and his latest run was a 1m4f AW win under Jack Enright last month, so this 9yo is not entirely ruled out.
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3

(11)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

16:12 Kempton (AW)

Militry Decoration

9st 13lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Camilla Poulton

Won off 5lb higher on Tapeta earlier this year and returned to form with a 3l third behind The Colorist at Lingfield four weeks ago; will need more again, though.

12/1

3rd

4

(7)

11th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Lingfield (AW)

Militry Decoration

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Camilla Poulton

Won on Polytrack as 2yo but three later wins on Tapeta, at 1m4f to 1m6f; hard to recommend at present as he's been a slow starter since his most recent win in March and was way back at Wolverhampton in August.

25/1

6th

2

(4)

16th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Militry Decoration

9st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Camilla Poulton

slowly away, always behind

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 16122-

Last run: 218 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two wins last summer and he ended that campaign with a good, rallying second off this mark at Newmarket (soft) on first attempt at 1m4f; in the mix if he resumes at the same level.
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1st

1

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell

Squeezebox

11st 7lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

A fair 1m4f Flat scorer who has made a bright start over hurdles, going 2-3 in 2m Fakenham novice when last seen out in October; goes handicapping after an absence now and can't be ruled out.

7/4

1st

1

17th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

15:15 Fakenham

Squeezebox

11st 9lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Tom Lacey

All-the-way Market Rasen hurdling debut winner in August, and 2l ahead of Currumbin when fifth at Warwick latest (2m, good); that form sets the standard here, and the second and fourth each won (over fences) next time; obvious player if settling better; gains tongue-tie.

5/1

5th

1

23rd Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:28 Warwick

Squeezebox

11st 7lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Capable on the Flat and won from the front on hurdling debut at Market Rasen (2m, good); the runner-up ran well in defeat in a Plumpton handicap on Sunday; should be very competitive even with the penalty.

13/2

Form: 0200-0 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Well treated judged on two 1m4f efforts (one on soft) last term but he's hard to fancy after tailing off on final two starts last season and again on reappearance four weeks ago.
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11

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:35 Hereford

Eagle Court

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

Quite useful on the Flat in his prime but has not shown a great deal in his five hurdling starts since September; beaten about 23l when fifth of sixth here (2m, good) a fortnight ago; tries a new trip today.

33/1

11

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:35 Hereford

Eagle Court

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

Quite useful on the Flat in his prime but has not shown a great deal in his five hurdling starts since September; beaten about 23l when fifth of sixth here (2m, good) a fortnight ago; tries a new trip today.

33/1

5th

7

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:35 Hereford

Eagle Court

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Michael Blake

in rear, some headway 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon no impression

20/1

40/1

Form: 7/9-76 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a Kempton AW handicap (1m4f) in August 2022 and he's struggled on Flat and over hurdles since; trained mostly by Ed Walker and Harry Derham, with this being his second run for current yard.
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7th

6

(7)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:30 Bath

Tidal Storm

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Joe Ponting

Yet to win on turf after eight attempts but he's posted a couple of better efforts of late back on good ground, latest in a first-time visor over C&D having missed the break; needs to find some improvement, however.

10/1

3rd

3

(3)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:05 Bath

Tidal Storm

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Joe Ponting

Regressive gelding who's with his third trainer and is being tried in another new form of headgear; ran better from the front over 11.6f here a month ago but now has to build on it for a yard that also run Kraken Filly.

10/1

3rd

2

(9)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:40 Bath

Tidal Storm

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Joe Ponting

Poor for two yards last year and has struggled badly in two starts for his current trainer this spring, latterly over C&D; can't be recommended.

25/1

33/1

Form: /5470-

Last run: 249 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who was on the slide last summer when last in action; unraced beyond 1m1f; acts on soft; sold out of Brian Meehan's for 2,200gns last October.
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4

26th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

15:46 Huntingdon

Dartman

10st 8lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Well beaten when 50-1 for Ludlow handicap a fortnight ago and now 0-8 over hurdles; fitted with first-time tongue-tie here; difficult to enthuse over.

25/1

4

26th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

15:46 Huntingdon

Dartman

10st 8lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Well beaten when 50-1 for Ludlow handicap a fortnight ago and now 0-8 over hurdles; fitted with first-time tongue-tie here; difficult to enthuse over.

25/1

7th

7

11th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:50 Ludlow

Dartman

10st 10lb

J: Miss Jess Stewart

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Fair third in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter last July and he's dropping down the weights; however, he's struggled since that Uttoxeter run and was fading when falling three out at Chepstow last time; now 0-16 across both codes.

33/1

40/1

Form: 2640/

Last run: 526 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Flat career amounted to little after his debut second and although he won over hurdles last July, he's been right out of form since; pulled up for new yard in that sphere four weeks ago after a 207-day absence.
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10

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:23 Bath

Sobegrand

9st 2lb

J: William Cox

T: John & Rhys Flint

Won over hurdles for Olly Murphy in 2023 but has lost his way and was tailed off over C&D (soft a possible excuse) last month after a long absence.

50/1

1

(11)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:28 Bath

Sobegrand

9st 12lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

Won over hurdles for a different stable in summer 2023 but was badly out of form on the Flat for this yard last year and returns from 446-day absence with a lot to prove.

33/1

Non-runners

Whispering Royal, Glory Nights, On The Right Track

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Payout
Exacta £72.70
Straight Forecast £82.91
Tricast £258.00
Trifecta £307.70

Selections

Telegraph:

Squeezebox

TOPSPEED:

Sailing On

SPOTLIGHT:

Whispering Royal

POSTDATA:

Raintown

WEST COUNTRY:

Dartman

RP RATINGS:

Militry Decoration

The Times:

Sailing On

D Express:

Sailing On

The Star:

Whispering Royal

LAMBOURN:

Raintown

Daily Mirror:

Squeezebox

The Sun:

Squeezebox

Daily Record:

Squeezebox