July 17 / 16.00 Bath

16.00

Good

Lansdown Golf Club Handicap (Bath Summer Sprint Series Qualifier) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 160y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Lansdown Golf Club Handicap (Bath Summer Sprint Series Qualifier) (Div II)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 942225

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate but he's run several good races this year, including two runner-up finishes at this track; switch to front-running didn't pay dividends at Salisbury on Saturday; type to bounce back quickly.
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3

(5)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Media Guest

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Mark Gillard

2-45, with the latest win coming at Bath (5.5f, good) last July; tailed off on his return at Salisbury (5f, good to firm; reported to have had a respiratory issue) two weeks ago; has form over this far but others are currently preferred.

20/1

3

(5)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Salisbury

Media Guest

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Mark Gillard

Has a poor strike-rate and is the only runner who lacks recent match practice, having been absent since last October; best watched unless the market speaks favourably.

33/1

5th

9

(8)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Media Guest

8st 11lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Mark Gillard

Had a good record at Bath until tailed off here (5f, heavy) last time in first-time blinkers; however, the ground may have been too much and he's back in cheekpieces today; has shown promise on soft going; could go well.

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 087535

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner, four of them in a productive 2023 campaign, but yet to strike this time around; recent efforts have been better though and he's dangerous off this mark.
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9

(11)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Foreseeable Future

10st 4lb

J: Miss Charli Parker

T: Ruth Carr

Consistent over 5f-6f during summer but yet to win this year and form has dipped lately; will find this easier than latest task and won't mind if the ground softens but younger rivals have more appealing profiles.

14/1

13th

16

(5)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

16:20 Bath

Foreseeable Future

8st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Went close over C&D in a 0-55 handicap in July; placed on his next two starts but underperformed last time and this is a tough task from out of the weights.

33/1

9th

4

(8)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Foreseeable Future

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

in touch with leaders

6/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 58-216 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Started the year with two good runs over C&D, second on his return before winning a similar event nine days later; form dipped at Carlisle last month (slower ground) but no surprise to see him bounce back.
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9

(4)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Malham Tarn Cove

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Just one win from 25 starts but that was over C&D and he ran well to finish fourth of 12 over C&D (good to soft) on his penultimate run; has been a bit up and down in five runs this season but his best form form puts him in the picture.

10/1

9

(4)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Malham Tarn Cove

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Just one win from 25 starts but that was over C&D and he ran well to finish fourth of 12 over C&D (good to soft) on his penultimate run; has been a bit up and down in five runs this season but his best form form puts him in the picture.

10/1

9th

13

(7)

15th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Malham Tarn Cove

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Steph Hollinshead

His sole win from 24 starts came over Bath's extended 5f last May; has the same mark today and some minor honours this term, but the switch from cheekpieces to today's visor needs to make him step back up a notch.

12/1

Form: 622662

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
0-11 on turf but he ran well for second at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; this looks more competitive though.
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8th

4

(9)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Nordic Glory

9st 6lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Multiple AW wins; much less prolific on turf but he was running over 5f on grass for the first time since a 2024 win when getting up near the line at Bath (firm) recently under James Glennon; has an awkward draw but this track may also suit; has to be considered.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Nordic Glory

9st 7lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

A three-time 6f AW winner in 2025 and in good nick over the winter; just as effective on turf and this quirky sort is not out of things back from a break today.

5/1

5th

1

(2)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nordic Glory

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Last three wins have been over C&D and has mostly run well since the latest of those in September; beaten just over a length into fourth of ten behind Sisters In The Sky here a fortnight ago, but is capable of reversing the form if producing his best.

5/2

Form: 474-35

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Expensive to follow in recent seasons; two creditable runs on AW this summer and he shouldn't be too far away.
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8th

3

(5)

10th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:24 Southwell (AW)

Oriental Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Stuart Kittow

took keen hold, held up in rear, outpaced on outer over 3f out

7/1

6th

4

(4)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Oriental Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

Record of 1-22 and well held at Windsor last time but that was after a solid spell, including a second at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) on his penultimate run; 1lb lower here and could be dangerous if he gets a good pace back at this trip.

8/1

11th

11

(11)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:12 Windsor

Oriental Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

Only 1-21 but finished well for second over 7f at Wolverhampton when trying this headgear combination for a first time; likely contender if as good again.

8/1

20/1

Form: 67-855

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden; down in the weights but he's not looked straightforward, including over 5f here last time; others safer.
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8th

10

(11)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Daley T

9st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Placed twice over 6f (handicap/classified) from seven starts since returning in December from a long absence but he's 0-22 overall and has outside draw.

14/1

5th

5

(6)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Daley T

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Remains winless after 21 starts and has been running over 6f of late; better off back into handicap company, from 0-50 classifieds, in theory but others make more appeal.

8/1

6th

4

(6)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daley T

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Kept on well for close third in this grade at Newcastle 11 days ago and has obvious each-way claims if able to replicate that performance here, but his strike-rate is now 0-20.

8/1

Form: 06-642

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Improving with experience and she missed out by just a neck in a 0-50 classified event over 5f here two weeks ago (firm); remains capable of better.
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9th

8

(12)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:08 Bath

Glamorous Joy

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: John O’Shea

She has struggled since winning a five-runner handicap at Salisbury last summer, including when last of eight on her stable debut/reappearance at Chepstow last month; new headgear now given a go.

33/1

8th

4

(4)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

14:20 Chepstow

Glamorous Joy

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: John O’Shea

in rear, walked to post and fractious at the post

10/1

8th

4

(4)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

14:20 Chepstow

Glamorous Joy

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: John O’Shea

in rear, walked to post and fractious at the post

10/1

8/1

Form: 224976

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Often flattered to deceive for former stable, winning just one of his 27 starts; never threatened on recent stable debut at Wolverhampton but Oisin Murphy is a notable booking.
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8th

8

(6)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Revolucion

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Grace Harris

dwelt start, in rear

25/1

8th

8

(6)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Revolucion

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Grace Harris

dwelt start, in rear

25/1

9th

9

(5)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Kempton (AW)

Revolucion

8st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

Poor strike-rate; ran okay at Lingfield on his penultimate start but efforts either side of it suggest he's vulnerable.

33/1

16/1

Form: 89-006 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins last year, one of them coming over C&D; yet to find his form this time around but down in the weights and worth a market check.
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10

(11)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Savalas

9st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Veteran who has won three times here, the latest off 2lb higher over this trip last November; modest on turf lately, but each-way possibilities returned to this venue despite a wide draw.

10/1

12

(13)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Savalas

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Adrian Wintle

Veteran who has won three times here, the latest off 2lb higher over this trip last November; modest on turf lately, but each-way possibilities returned to this venue despite the widest stall.

25/1

10

(6)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Savalas

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Veteran hold-up performer; in fair form at Bath in May and 6f on fast ground suits him well; will need this to set up perfectly for him back from 12 weeks off though.

12/1

14/1

Form: 237399

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
20-race maiden; often placed but she's been disapppointing the last twice; wait for elusive first success set to continue.
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7th

9

(7)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Midnight Flame

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

34-race maiden who has flattered to deceive on occasions; returning to 1m (attempted once in 2023) not the obvious answer.

20/1

7th

9

(7)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Midnight Flame

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

34-race maiden who has flattered to deceive on occasions; returning to 1m (attempted once in 2023) not the obvious answer.

20/1

7th

10

(3)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Midnight Flame

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Joe Ponting

Has shown enough to think she could win races, but she's currently 0-33 and she didn't really threaten behind Banana here on her reappearance nine days ago (5f, firm); the extra distance should help, as may a change of headgear, but others appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

14/1

Form: 555686 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
C&D win 15 months ago, but she's struggled to find her form this year and although her mark has bottomed out, she looks opposable tried in blinkers for the first time.
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11th

11

(8)

17th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:00 Bath

Princess Naomi

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Rod Millman

C&D win 15 months ago, but she's struggled to find her form this year and although her mark has bottomed out, she looks opposable tried in blinkers for the first time.

14/1

6th

7

(7)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Princess Naomi

9st 9lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Rod Millman

Has plummeted down the handicap and has finished out of the frame in her last nine starts; this is however her best chance for a while and cannot be ruled out.

12/1

8th

12

(11)

5th May 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

14:10 Salisbury

Princess Naomi

10st 6lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

Has dropped 7lb below her last winning mark and has the assistance of Patrick Millman, but has finished out of the frame in her last eight starts; has won on good to soft, unraced on anything softer.

10/1

20/1

Form: 067186

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent for new stable this year but she won at Lingfield (5f, AW) in May; yet to show much in three turf runs though and others have more obvious claims.
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12th

10

(2)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

11:40 Southwell (AW)

Lady Nagin

10st 6lb

J: Miss Milica Jovana Dusanovic

T: Adam West

2-4 over 6f here and 3lb lower than when winning at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) in May; not really threatened since, though, and needs the cheekpieces to bring about a resurgence (has worn a hood).

25/1

12th

10

(2)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

11:40 Southwell (AW)

Lady Nagin

10st 6lb

J: Miss Milica Jovana Dusanovic

T: Adam West

2-4 over 6f here and 3lb lower than when winning at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) in May; not really threatened since, though, and needs the cheekpieces to bring about a resurgence (has worn a hood).

25/1

8th

2

(9)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Nagin

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Adam West

6f Tapeta (twice) and 5f Polytrack winner; back on her last winning mark after being well below that level in four of her five subsequent starts; bit to prove.

25/1

16/1

Form: 340-56

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish filly; sent off favourite for her stable debut at Nottingham in May (5f, good) but she could only manage a midfield finish; pulled hard upped to 7f four weeks ago; now tried in a visor.
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13th

13

(12)

17th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:00 Bath

Oak Allye

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Owens

Ex-Irish filly; sent off favourite for her stable debut at Nottingham in May (5f, good) but she could only manage a midfield finish; pulled hard upped to 7f four weeks ago; now tried in a visor.

16/1

6th

8

(1)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:30 Brighton

Oak Allye

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Patrick Owens

slowly away, pulled hard, towards rear

6/1

5th

5

(2)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Oak Allye

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Patrick Owens

prominent, lost ground when on far side of group 2f out, soon hung left, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £22.50
Straight Forecast £24.58
Tricast £74.87
Trifecta £91.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Foreseeable Future

The Star:

Glamorous Joy

Daily Mail:

Princess Naomi

SPOTLIGHT:

Malham Tarn Cove

D Express:

Revolucion

The Guardian:

Nordic Glory

WEST COUNTRY:

Media Guest

Telegraph:

Savalas

Daily Record:

Glamorous Joy

Daily Mirror:

Princess Naomi

The Sun:

Malham Tarn Cove

POSTDATA:

Foreseeable Future

The Times:

Foreseeable Future