June 15 / 13.45 Bath

13.45

Good To Firm

Sporting Family Change Apprentice Handicap (Bath Summer Stayers’ Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 2m 1f 24y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Sporting Family Change Apprentice Handicap (Bath Summer Stayers’ Series Qualifier)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Windy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 8/500-

Last run: 297 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Comes here firmly on the up over hurdles, emphatically landing 2m3f handicaps recently at Fontwell and Hereford; still low mileage in this sphere so she's a big player off a modest mark.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

25th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:23 Cartmel

Al Sayah

11st 10lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Neil Mulholland

5-14 over hurdles, the latest win gained at Taunton (3m, good; wore cheekpieces) last month; posted another career-best performance when finishing well from the rear for close third in valuable Haydock handicap (3m, good; first-time visor) 16 days ago and commands respect here.

5/1

3rd

11

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

12:45 Haydock

Al Sayah

10st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

First four hurdle wins came in the month of May, before he took a four-runner race at Taunton (3m, good) last month; 5lb higher in today's much more competitive affair but that was his first attempt over this far and he might have more to offer as a stayer; first visor replaces cheekpieces.

14/1

1st

3

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 3

16:50 Taunton

Al Sayah

11st 3lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Neil Mulholland

All four wins over hurdles have came in the month of May; returned from her winter break when last of four at Plumpton (2m2f, good to soft) last month; should be sharper and steps up in trip but is 10lb above her last winning mark.

6/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £7.50

Form: /8/37-

Last run: 276 days

W: 9st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
This veteran is not one to rely on and he was pulled up on the back of a wind op in 3m Southwell handicap hurdle 11 days ago; others are much preferred.
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3

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

15:50 Newton Abbot

Thahab Ifraj

11st 6lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: Alexandra Dunn

Veteran with modest strike-rate in recent years; only beaten about 1l when fourth of seven here (2m1f, good) last month, after a break, and remains on a good mark but younger rivals appeal more all the same.

9/1

4th

6

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:57 Newton Abbot

Thahab Ifraj

11st 7lb

J: Mr Jack Andrews

T: Alexandra Dunn

Seven-time hurdle winner; produced his best effort last season when narrowly denied at Exeter (2m2f, good) in October, but was well beaten next time and was pulled up in November on his final start; returns from 224 days off with something to prove.

14/1

2

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

12:20 Huntingdon

Thahab Ifraj

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Alexandra Dunn

pressed leader, pushed along briefly after 5th, lost ground quickly and reminders before 3 out, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 367846 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Course winner who wasn't disgraced when sixth of ten in 1m2f handicap here eight days ago; this veteran is one for the shortlist now stepping up in trip.
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12

(10)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:08 Bath

Uther Pendragon

8st 2lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: J S Moore

Veteran who is suited by this track and seems very versatile regarding trip/ground; soundly beaten over 2m1f here yesterday, though, and will probably find this race too competitive.

66/1

9

(14)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:28 Bath

Uther Pendragon

9st 6lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: J S Moore

Veteran who is suited by this track and seems very versatile regarding trip/ground; yet to strike form this season, though, and needs to prove he still has what it takes.

40/1

10

(8)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Uther Pendragon

9st 3lb

J: William Cox

T: J S Moore

Veteran of 133 races; three of his seven wins have been at this track (from 39 visits) but he has not won anywhere since July 2023 and has not been competitive this season, including two runs here.

25/1

Form: 33-976

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Yet to get his head in front but he turned in his best effort of 2024 when sixth of 11 in 1m4f Lingfield classified event 11 days ago; possibilities with his stamina drawn out more.
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4th

8

(5)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Highland Flyer

8st 9lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Yet to get his head in front but he turned in his best effort of 2024 when sixth of 11 in 1m4f Lingfield classified event 11 days ago; possibilities with his stamina drawn out more.

16/1

6th

7

(1)

4th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Lingfield (AW)

Highland Flyer

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jonathan Portman

12-race maiden; bits of turf form last season give him a shout at this level but he's been well beaten at Bath in his two runs this spring; enough to prove.

16/1

7th

8

(8)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:40 Bath

Highland Flyer

9st 1lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Jonathan Portman

Regressive maiden who started favourite when a close third to Asense and Uther Pendragon over C&D last autumn; didn't offer much on his recent comeback here, when well behind two of tonight's rivals.

10/1

4/1

Form: 870142

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Already a dual AW winner this season and she recorded another good effort when runner-up at Lingfield (2m) a week ago; she must enter calculations off the same mark.
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5th

6

(4)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Taxiing

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: David Evans

C&D win off 2lb higher in May; more recent efforts haven't been her best but getting back on AW may help, as could a change of headgear.

6/1

10th

6

(7)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Taxiing

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: David Evans

Both wins on AW (1m6f and 2m) but she acts on turf and is closely matched with Hawk Jet on a recent Salisbury run (1m6f); has possibilities but could probably do with the ground drying out.

10/1

4th

2

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

19:43 Salisbury

Taxiing

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Both wins on AW, off 1lb lower; ran creditably on turf at Lingfield (2m) in June but subsequent efforts leave something to be desired; not the percentage call.

16/1

Form: 5-5442 BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Completed an AW hat-trick over 2m in 2023 and he arrives on the back of a good third in 23f Hexham handicap hurdle 25 days ago on his final run for Brian Ellison; since changed hands for £13,500; one to consider with cheekpieces/tongue strap added.
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5

14th Jan 2026

Good

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

14:40 Newbury

Kiss My Face

11st 10lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Hurdles record of 5-32 includes wins over 3m on good ground at Wetherby in October and Haydock latest start; holding his form well and is better than ever; may remain competitive.

12/1

4

19th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 1f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Warwick

Kiss My Face

11st 8lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Running well at present and he followed a Wetherby win (3m) in October with a solid third at Bangor (2m7f, also good), despite giving Joe Anderson a workout, 12 days later; has form on soft and is one to consider.

8/1

6

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Kiss My Face

11st 6lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Arguably posted career-best performance when winning at Warwick (3m, good) 12 days ago, but is 6lb higher in a stronger race and not always one to rely upon; others appeal more.

11/2

Form: 56007-

Last run: 274 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Underwent wind surgery before pulled up in 3m Southwell handicap hurdle 11 days ago; failed to beat a rival at Chelmsford when last seen in this sphere in September so it's easy to look elsewhere.
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Verdict Starting price

13

11th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

12:35 Hereford

Robeam

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Michael Mullineaux

Dual hurdle winner in 2022; placed twice on the AW this autumn but his last two Flat runs were disappointing and this chasing debut will be his 82nd career start; 3lb out of the weights; too risky.

66/1

6/1

Form: 2/324-

Last run: 273 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
In good form of late over hurdles, fourth at Ffos Las (2m) last month; he's no forlorn hope on his first outing in this sphere for nine months.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

John Betjeman

11st 13lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Mark Gillard

Four-time hurdle winner on slow ground, including over C&D (raced prominently in first-time visor) in April; below par at Ffos Las (2m, good) latest, after a 5lb rise; each-way claims if he can bounce back.

11/2

9th

3

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

John Betjeman

11st 13lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Mark Gillard

Four-time hurdle winner on slow ground, including over C&D (raced prominently in first-time visor) in April; below par at Ffos Las (2m, good) latest, after a 5lb rise; each-way claims if he can bounce back.

11/2

8th

2

6th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

17:00 Ffos Las

John Betjeman

11st 10lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Mark Gillard

pressed leader, chased clear leader after 2nd

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £52.30
Straight Forecast £67.03
Tricast £696.39
Trifecta £584.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Kiss My Face

WEST COUNTRY:

John Betjeman

Telegraph:

Taxiing

SPOTLIGHT:

Al Sayah

RP RATINGS:

Uther Pendragon

Daily Record:

Taxiing

Daily Mail:

Kiss My Face

D Express:

Kiss My Face

The Sun:

Kiss My Face

The Star:

Kiss My Face

The Times:

John Betjeman

The Guardian:

John Betjeman

Daily Mirror:

John Betjeman