June 24 / 20.00 Bath

20.00

Good To Firm

AK Bets Big Prices Big Limits Handicap (Bath Summer Stayers’ Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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AK Bets Big Prices Big Limits Handicap (Bath Summer Stayers’ Series Qualifier)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: -65723

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Began the year with three heavy defeats but has posted a couple of solid placed efforts over 1m4f since wearing blinkers; beaten too far out to blame the trip alone on sole 1m6f attempt; although he doesn't look the most straightforward, he's of interest.
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1st

14

(13)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Bath

Made In China

8st 12lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Charlie Johnston

Began the year with three heavy defeats but has posted a couple of solid placed efforts over 1m4f since wearing blinkers; beaten too far out to blame the trip alone on sole 1m6f attempt; although he doesn't look the most straightforward, he's of interest.

5/1

3rd

4

(7)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:25 Catterick

Made In China

9st 7lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Began the year with three heavy defeats but blinkers were added over C&D ten days ago (good to firm) and he ran much better, finishing second of seven behind a well-supported handicap debutant from a Newmarket yard; head carriage was a bit ungainly on that occasion but he'll be in the mix with a repeat.

7/2

2nd

5

(7)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:40 Catterick

Made In China

8st 13lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Made the frame in four consecutive nurseries on the AW last autumn, but has shown little in three starts since returning from a gelding operation; may not have coped with the soft ground when beaten miles at Redcar (1m6f) last time, but still hard to warm to; blinkers are given a go.

12/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 2-9333

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Won three times over hurdles in October 2022 for Fergal O'Brien; yet to win on the Flat (0-17) but has three placed runs to her name since returning from a break, including over C&D; handles good or quicker and shouldn't be far away.
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6th

4

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kingston Sunflower

9st 2lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Decent hurdler (2l last of four in handicap at Market Rasen last month); fair run when 3l seventh of 12 over C&D on latest AW start (September 2025); place chance.

10/1

4th

3

12th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

20:01 Market Rasen

Kingston Sunflower

11st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

5-13 over hurdles, including back-to-back wins for Fern O'Brien at Ludlow and Huntingdon (both 2m) last October/November; fresh and keen on recent comeback run at Warwick (2m, good; sixth of seven, beaten nearly 15l); this Class 4 looks a better fit, assuming the rain stays away.

11/4

6th

1

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Warwick

Kingston Sunflower

12st 0lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Has a strike rate of 5-12 over hurdles but hasn't been seen since a below-par third at Ludlow in December; needs to raise her game to new heights having never won off a mark this high, but still commands respect.

13/2

14/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 2-3986

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-37 and his last win was over fences 13 months ago; several placed efforts on AW since October; not disgraced back on turf at Windsor (11.5f) this month; stays this far but others are more persuasive.
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3rd

9

(1)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Bath

Alghazaal

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Usher

Record of 2-37 and his last win was over fences 13 months ago; several placed efforts on AW since October; not disgraced back on turf at Windsor (11.5f) this month; stays this far but others are more persuasive.

14/1

6th

8

(4)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Alghazaal

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Usher

Record of 2-36 and his last win was over fences 13 months ago; several placed efforts on AW since October but form dipped on Polytrack in last two runs and others are more persuasive.

14/1

5/1

Form: 75-524

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo; promising second on handicap debut at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm; first-time tongue-tie) and wasn't beaten for lack of stamina when fourth over 11.5f back there two weeks later; with this further step up in distance likely to suit, he's one to take seriously.
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6th

10

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

19:43 Salisbury

Grey Owl

9st 1lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Emma Lavelle

Gained his only career win in this 12 months ago when 3lb lower and perhaps unlucky not to have won last week at Lingfield (2m AW) given the trouble he found in running; good or quicker ground might be ideal but effective on good to soft.

7/2

3rd

6

(8)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Grey Owl

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Emma Lavelle

Sole win was at Salisbury (1m6f) last August but he's a reliable type who has hasn't been beaten far in his two runs this season including a clear second at Salisbury; looks worth another try at this trip and he's still unexposed on AW; shortlisted.

7/2

5

(1)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Bath

Grey Owl

8st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Emma Lavelle

Well suited by a stiff 1m6f and his clear comeback second at Salisbury a month ago has been boosted by the winner going in again since; only 1lb higher and his claims are obvious.

3/1

9/2

Form: 74-874 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Has gained all seven wins here, including four last summer (1m-1m4f), latterly off a 9lb higher mark; not beaten far in three previous attempts at this far and ran encouragingly when a staying-on fourth here over 1m2f this month; likely to be thereabouts.
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2nd

4

(5)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Blue Hero

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

All ten wins achieved here, dropping to classified company to get his head back in front over this trip (firm) a fortnight ago; part of a strong hand in this finale for Adrian Wintle.

9/2

1st

2

(13)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:43 Bath

Blue Hero

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

All nine wins achieved here but seemingly wants further than 1m these days; went backwards from a pleasing return last time; goes without headgear for the first time in over five years.

11/1

8th

7

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:50 Bath

Blue Hero

9st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Adrian Wintle

Nine-time course scorer, most recently last August; reappearance fourth over 1m2f here was respectable and has to enter calculations.

8/1

16/1

Form: 0/603-

Last run: 298 days

W: 9st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdle winner who has been running well in points since November, winning two of his six starts; last seen on Flat when respectable third over C&D (good to soft; handles quicker) for this stable last August off 1lb higher but he's exposed and others have more pressing claims.
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5

(1)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Humaniste

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Added a sixth point win in May and has been giving it a good go back on the Flat since, including when fourth of 13 behind an improver at Bath (2m1f, good) last time; still unexposed on AW and has possibilities if he can transfer his form back to this sphere.

5/1

4th

8

(2)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Humaniste

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Added a sixth point win in May and has been giving it a good go back on the Flat since, keeping on stoutly into third of nine to Triple Nickle at Ffos Las (2m, heavy) recently; his proven stamina makes him a big player.

8/1

3rd

3

(4)

29th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ffos Las

Humaniste

9st 10lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Won a point in the spring and has posted three pretty good efforts since returned to the Flat, most recently when third at Lingfield (2m, good to firm) last month; versatile regarding ground; probably on the premises again.

9/2

12/1

Form: 678463 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner over 1m2f and although he didn't last home when third upped to 2m here this month, that was still a fair effort; warrants consideration back down in distance.
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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

25/1

Form: 26410-

Last run: 180 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won a claimer on the Flat in Ireland a year ago and was second in a Hereford novice hurdle (2m, good to soft) for Anthony Charlton in January but has fared less well for current trainer; returns to the Flat on a good mark with blinkers back on but has plenty to prove at present.
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11th

12

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Secret Sauce

10st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Anthony Charlton

Subject of a gamble when runner-up at Hereford (2m, good to soft) in January, but hasn't matched that effort since including on his first start back with his former trainer (following a second wind operation) at Fakenham (2m, good) last month; others preferred.

14/1

11th

12

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Secret Sauce

10st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Anthony Charlton

Subject of a gamble when runner-up at Hereford (2m, good to soft) in January, but hasn't matched that effort since including on his first start back with his former trainer (following a second wind operation) at Fakenham (2m, good) last month; others preferred.

14/1

6th

5

30th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:50 Fakenham

Secret Sauce

11st 2lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Anthony Charlton

Won a 1m claimer on soft at Gowran in May 2023; best run over hurdles when runner-up in a Hereford novice for this yard in January (2m, good to soft); not done as well for two different trainers over hurdles and on the Flat since; on a good mark and interesting back with Tony Charlton having had wind surgery.

14/1

Form: 6449-9

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor, longstanding maiden who didn't offer enough on her recent AW comeback to be seriously considered.
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7

(5)

1st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:35 Bath

Ladypacksapunch

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Won off a similar mark here (11.6f, firm) last August but that is her only success from 41 starts and she's been out of sorts in last three runs; down the list.

16/1

4

(5)

25th Jun 2025

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:50 Bath

Ladypacksapunch

9st 6lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Grace Harris

Just 1-40 but the win did come here (11.5f, firm) and her latest defeat can probably be put down to testing conditions; handicapped to be competitive.

10/1

7th

10

(6)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Chepstow

Ladypacksapunch

8st 9lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Grace Harris

Running well enough to think she can be involved to some extent but her convincing Bath win at about 1m3f in August came on firm ground and she has more to prove with the recent rain.

12/1

Form: 640/09

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle for Olly Murphy last summer but three poor efforts (two on Flat) for new yard this spring and latest was over C&D in first-time blinkers; has plenty to prove in the refitted cheekpieces.
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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

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: 6/78-6

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Showed promise as a 2yo (7f-1m) for Ed Walker but not so good in two starts (1m2f) for Milton Harris last year; offered more when sixth of seven here (1m2f) nine days ago on stable debut and first start back from wind surgery; needs to improve for this step up in trip if she's to figure here
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12th

10

(2)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Cochin

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Richard Hawker

4yo maiden who has very weak claims on her handicap record; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

50/1

11th

2

(6)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Bath

Cochin

10st 3lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Richard Hawker

Showed promise as a 2yo (7f-1m) for Ed Walker but not so good in two starts (1m2f) for Milton Harris last year; offered more when sixth of seven here (1m2f) nine days ago on stable debut and first start back from wind surgery; needs to improve for this step up in trip if she's to figure here

25/1

12th
13 (2)
Honrado

7/2

Form: 407-64

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Two encouraging runs since handicapping, especially upped to 1m4f at Lingfield last time when the emphasis was more on speed than stamina; hood left off today; takes another step up in trip; unexposed and capable of better.
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9

(1)

4th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:23 Lingfield (AW)

Honrado

9st 4lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Got off the mark at the 21st attempt under an inspired ride by today's rider Matthew Lloyd Slater at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) last month; needs to be kidded along and his resolution is more key than the 4lb rise he now picks up but should go close.

5/1

9

(8)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

15:00 Leicester

Honrado

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

Some mixed results this year but he wasn't far away over C&D (good to firm) in June and was as close as he's ever been to a first win when beaten a neck at Yarmouth (1m2f) last week; on the premises.

7/1

8

(4)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

16:40 Yarmouth

Honrado

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

0-19; best form for this yard when second in an AW classified in January, when wearing a tongue-tie and cheekpieces; that headgear combination was swapped for a hood when a respectable fourth at Leicester (also 1m4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; drop back to this trip not an obvious plus.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £69.10
Straight Forecast £54.74
Tricast £564.79
Trifecta £505.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Honrado

WEST COUNTRY:

Blue Hero

SPOTLIGHT:

Grey Owl

POSTDATA:

Uther Pendragon

Daily Mail:

Made In China

NEWMARKET:

Honrado

The Guardian:

Honrado

Daily Record:

Honrado

The Times:

Grey Owl

Telegraph:

Grey Owl

D Express:

Blue Hero

Daily Mirror:

Blue Hero

The Sun:

Blue Hero

The Star:

Uther Pendragon