July 17 / 15.00 Bath

15.00

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  • Prize money: £3402
  • 0m 5f 160y
  • Class 5
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £41.30
  • Place: £7.20

Form: 7

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred to be speedy but a late foal and was never involved after a slow start at Windsor (5f, good to firm; 40-1) 16 days ago; should improve but another run or two may be needed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(6)

14th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:14 Leicester

Jr Climbs

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Record is only 1-15 and it's 15 months since the win; however, has clear possibilities on these terms switched to a seller, provided he takes well to added blinkers.

5/2

9

(4)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jr Climbs

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Bumped into one at Haydock and his subsequent flop as favourite can be ignored, with him said to have pulled too hard on soft ground; this mark ought to be within range.

8/1

4

(2)

2nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

14:00 Chepstow

Jr Climbs

9st 12lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: David Evans

Reduced mark and showed signs of a return to form in a first-time tongue-tie (retained since) at Ffos Las in June; duly stepped up when second of 12 at Haydock (7f, good) last month; back up 3lb and another for the shortlist.

3/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 22

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
The better fancied of the pair when second, with Twilight Ballet back in third, when both made their debuts at Lingfield (5f, good) in June; missed an intended run on good to soft next time; no clear step forward when well held in second over C&D since but still has less to prove than most.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(10)

24th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Beverley

Nala Star

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ollie Sangster

prominent, pressed leader after 1f, nudged along to lead over 1f out, hung left inside final 110yds, kept on

6/4

2nd

1

(9)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

16:30 Bath

Nala Star

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ollie Sangster

Twice runner-up here in summer and got off the mark at fifth attempt in first-time cheekpieces in Catterick maiden last month (5f, good; unraced on softer); makes nursery debut and could have more to offer in the headgear.

9/2

1st

6

(1)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Nala Star

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ollie Sangster

Runner-up in her first three starts before a respectable fourth behind a useful prospect who made all at Lingfield (good to firm) last time; hasn't really progressed but she sets the standard on her best form and is respected with cheekpieces added.

5/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 4

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only 3-1 for Brighton debut over 6f in June where his inexperience cost him at that tricky track; nevertheless showed signs of ability and improvement likely with the run under his belt.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

10

(17)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Up The Pace

8st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Nursery winner at two but a sharp improver this season with two wins including one over C&D; needed a stronger pace when his hat-trick bid came up shy and the drop back to 6f found him when tried in cheekpieces (now removed) at the Shergar Cup; remains of interest off this sort of mark.

16/1

9

(7)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Up The Pace

9st 6lb

J: Suraj Narredu

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Progressive 3yo; made a winning seasonal return in a C&D handicap in May (strong form) and followed up over 7f at Doncaster; came up just shy in his hat-trick bid at Newmarket four weeks ago (7f, good to firm) but that race was slowly run early and he turned in another rock-solid effort (the third has won two major handicaps since); now 5lb higher but it's unlikely he's reached his ceiling and new cheekpieces could help too; big chance.

5/1

2nd

10

(8)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Up The Pace

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Successful in a couple of Class 4 events under Kieran Shoemark this term, latest at Doncaster (7f, good), taking record in turf handicaps to 1311; upped in grade but could well improve further; highly respected.

5/1

Form: 352

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
All races on good and good to firm; didn't confirm 5f debut promise on second start, over 6f at Newmarket, but he was the only one to press a useful type at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago and looks to have good prospects here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(4)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Twilight Ballet

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Hasn't found any stability so far but if fitting a visor helps, and he returns to the form of a good second at Lingfield (6f) now back at a bare 5f, he'd have possibilities on this handicap debut (dropped 4lb since first getting a mark); that's up in the air though.

10/1

6th

8

(2)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:10 Windsor

Twilight Ballet

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Mixed form in his four starts and was only fourth when 5-4 favourite at Bath (5.6f, good) last month but he had a near-miss at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) on his penultimate run; that form puts him firmly in the picture and he's not ruled out.

11/2

4th

5

(2)

17th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:00 Bath

Twilight Ballet

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

All races on good and good to firm; didn't confirm 5f debut promise on second start, over 6f at Newmarket, but he was the only one to press a useful type at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago and looks to have good prospects here.

6/4

OUR TIP

Form: 75

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Similar level of form in Windsor maidens at 6f and 5f, not finding much either time; a first win looks more likely to come in a handicap and worth keeping an eye on with that in mind.
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3rd

2

(3)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eighteencaratgold

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

in touch with leaders

9/2

3rd

2

(3)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eighteencaratgold

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

in touch with leaders

9/2

9th

6

(8)

9th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Eighteencaratgold

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

led

8/1

Form: 7

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
9-2 for Lingfield debut (6f, soft) last week but she never showed with a chance and looks a longer-term prospect; yard's main hope looks to be Halfeti.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

12

(10)

23rd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:17 Windsor

Power Of Twins

9st 5lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Runner-up in two maidens (6f/5.6f) last summer but her form has gone in the wrong direction in handicaps; had an excuse when upped to 1m at Bath last Saturday but she's now 0-9 and needs a transformation back in trip.

12/1

2

(5)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Bath

Power Of Twins

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Didn't progress once handicapping last backend and finished well held on her comeback seven weeks ago; pulled hard the only previous time she's gone beyond 6f and stamina would have to be a concern.

12/1

9th

8

(11)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Haydock

Power Of Twins

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Richard Hannon

in touch with leaders, lost ground over 3f out

20/1

66/1

Form: 9

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never showed after a slow start on Salisbury debut (6f; 66-1) in June; asking a lot for him to improve sufficiently quickly to take a hand here.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(3)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Yehudi

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Consistent maiden who's 3lb lower than when beaten a neck over C&D in February; continued in form since, the last twice for an inexperienced 7lb claimer, and is one to consider.

5/1

6th

15

(9)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Yehudi

9st 4lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

0-16 (includes turf) but has gone close a couple of times on AW; wore this headgear combination when fourth at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) under Hope Regan three weeks ago.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal; 38,000euros yearling; sixth foal; Havana Grey half-brother to 5f AW 2yo winner Mr Buttons (RPR 79); dam unraced half-sister to French 1m Listed winner Charm Appeal and useful 6f/7f winner Exchequer; yard had winning 2yo newcomer in the spring from handful of juvenile runners in 2024.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(5)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Clover Time

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Runner-up in five consecutive 0-65 handicaps over 6f on the AW between September and January, but not fared in better since and now 0-14; didn't run very well in one previous go over this far.

10/1

5th

1

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Clover Time

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Seemingly aided by cheekpieces when runner-up five consecutive times (once here) over 6f in September-January, and last month's 5f fourth at Chelmsford came in a slightly better race than this; worth persisting with over this trip.

7/4

4th

4

(1)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Clover Time

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

12-race maiden but six times a runner-up, including over C&D; his form dipped at Southwell eight weeks ago but it will be no surprise to see him bounce back quickly.

7/2

9th
12 (10)
Halfeti

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
February foal; first foal; by Yorkton; dam Canadian 6f AW 2yo winner, half-sister to Canadian stakes-placed winners Western Taffy (5f including 2yo), Western Whirl (7f) and Otonabee (8.5f 2yo); looks the right type for yard that's 15% (6-39) with 2yos here in recent years; market can guide.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(7)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Halfeti

9st 2lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Met with some interference on Bath debut but it didn't affect the result; found the extended 7f too far at Lingfield since but still showed enough to think 6f will be a better fit; handicaps on the horizon, though.

25/1

7th

3

(6)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 5

18:20 Lingfield

Halfeti

9st 2lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Out of a Canadian 6f 2yo winner; unable to justify prominence in the betting when well-held ninth at Bath (5.7f, good) last month but was denied a clear run there and ought to have learned from that experience.

14/1

10th
11 (13)
Sofian

150/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
7,000euros yearling; fifth foal; Sands Of Mali half-brother to winners Giselles Defence (1m2f; RPR 82), Virtual Hug (1m4f/1m6f AW, 76) and Olivia's Choice (US 6f AW/dirt); dam placed 5f-1m 2yo (63); unlikely on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(2)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sofian

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Nikki Evans

Ended his 2025 campaign in good form over the extended 7f at Ffos Las, recording an account-opening win prior to a respectable effort; the question is whether he can transfer the ability to AW on reappearance.

12/1

2

(4)

9th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

19:25 Ffos Las

Sofian

9st 7lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Nikki Evans

His two best efforts have come here, the latest when narrowly getting off the mark over C&D (good) five weeks ago (third has won since); has run well on soft ground and shortlisted up 3lb.

9/4

1st

6

(4)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:15 Ffos Las

Sofian

9st 5lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Nikki Evans

3yo who has shown ability but he's been well beaten on his last three starts (two of them handicaps) and is hard to fancy.

50/1

Form: 7

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam was a useful sprinter; big outsider for Sandown debut over 5f (good) but plenty to like in his effort as he kept on nicely in the closing stages; can fare better over this longer trip with progress expected; taken out of a recent soft-ground race because of the conditions.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

11

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Rage Of Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Not without his quirks but he has plenty of ability for one of his rating and everything clicked in a Class 6 handicap at Salisbury last June (6f, good to firm); three second placings followed and he should be sharper with last week's return to action under his belt; the start will remain a concern but he is not discounted back at 6f.

12/1

15th

17

(17)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Rage Of Thunder

8st 13lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Not without his quirks but he has plenty of ability for one of his rating and everything clicked in a Class 6 handicap at Salisbury last June (6f, good to firm); three second placings followed and he should win more races this year; the drop back to 5f for this habitual slow-starter is a concern though.

10/1

2nd

8

(4)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:34 Windsor

Rage Of Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Quirky but has plenty of ability and he comes here on the up, following his Salisbury win (6f, good to firm) with good seconds at Newbury and C&D; mark still within range but he's missed a couple of intended runs on account of soft ground and even good to soft would be a query.

10/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1 for 6f debut at Salisbury in June and he dropped right out in the closing stages; one to watch for now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(6)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Oldbury Lad

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Grace Harris

Off the mark at the 18th attempt with a last-gasp success in a 0-50 classified race over C&D last month; no impact back in a handicap here ten days later but he was hampered early on and still looks feasibly treated on his penultimate form; not ruled out.

6/1

6th

8

(2)

16th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Oldbury Lad

9st 5lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Grace Harris

Won on the nod in C&D classified contest ten days ago, belatedly opening his account; hit with a 9lb rise in his mark but may remain competitive, provided that form is backed up.

9/2

100/1

Form: 09

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in both runs (at 5f and 6f), with four months in between; up against it in a maiden at this stage and ordinary handicaps likely to prove more suitable.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(3)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Funalltheway

9st 1lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: J S Moore

slowly into stride, always behind and ran in snatches

10/1

8th

5

(3)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Funalltheway

9st 1lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: J S Moore

slowly into stride, always behind and ran in snatches

10/1

7th

4

(5)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

14:35 Chepstow

Funalltheway

9st 1lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: J S Moore

Hinted at ability in the Brocklesby but subsequent form is poor and he has been failing to settle, which is another concern now upped to 7f; others preferred.

14/1

12/1

Form: 65

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Found his 5f debut at Leicester hard work and although much sharper over 6f on Chelmsford AW in June, when fifth of 11, has place possibilities in an uncompetitive maiden.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(9)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:40 Brighton

Holbrook

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

prominent

11/1

5th

9

(7)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Holbrook

8st 13lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Ollie Sangster

Whiff of promise in sprint maidens; 9-1 for his nursery debut at Kempton six weeks ago (1m AW) but turned in a laboured effort; blinkers now tried and still has time to do better.

9/1

9th

2

(12)

12th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Kempton (AW)

Holbrook

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Ollie Sangster

in rear, hung right but some headway 2f out, soon no impression

11/2

33/1

Form: 769

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form in three 5f maidens on soft and good ground; will be heading for ordinary handicaps very soon.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(5)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Poets Peace

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Dunlop

Unplaced in six runs at 5f-7f; blew the start at Chelmsford last month; hard to recommend.

14/1

13th

9

(5)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Poets Peace

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

Hasn't achieved much over shorter and finished 5l behind Prada On Parole at this course (AW/nursery debut) most recently; chance depends on whether she improves for the new trip.

20/1

7

(1)

6th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Poets Peace

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ed Dunlop

Weak claims on her turf maiden form; however, may fare better in this Chelmsford nursery, bearing in mind that her trainer has a fairly respectable record with 2yos here.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £198.70
Straight Forecast £114.89
Trifecta £1560.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Twilight Ballet

Daily Mail:

Nala Star

Telegraph:

Up The Pace

NEWMARKET:

Poet's Peace

D Express:

Up The Pace

RP RATINGS:

Twilight Ballet

POSTDATA:

Twilight Ballet

The Times:

Twilight Ballet

The Guardian:

Twilight Ballet

Daily Mirror:

Twilight Ballet

The Star:

Twilight Ballet

The Sun:

Nala Star

Daily Record:

Nala Star