July 17 / 16.30 Bath

16.30

Good

DragonBet – Born From The Betting Ring Handicap (Bath Summer Stayers’ Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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DragonBet – Born From The Betting Ring Handicap (Bath Summer Stayers’ Series Qualifier)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 7-4221

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Doncaster (14.5f, good to firm) last month, clearly appreciating the longer trip, after a string of solid efforts; nudged up 2lb, she should still be competitive.
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20

(6)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Miss Gitana

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gordon Elliott

Won twice over this sort of trip for Sir Mark Prescott; hasn't really improved for her new yard but wasn't beaten far at Gowran last month and handicapper has dropped her a further 2lb.

18/1

6th

5

(6)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 185y

19:50 Gowran Park

Miss Gitana

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gordon Elliott

Won twice over this sort of trip for Sir Mark Prescott; hasn't really taken to hurdles for her new yard but she was better than the result when eighth of 18 in a 1m5f Navan handicap last month; not ruled out.

9/1

6th

5

(6)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 185y

19:50 Gowran Park

Miss Gitana

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gordon Elliott

Won twice over this sort of trip for Sir Mark Prescott; hasn't really taken to hurdles for her new yard but she was better than the result when eighth of 18 in a 1m5f Navan handicap last month; not ruled out.

9/1

20/1

  • Place: £9.20

Form: 3180-5

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler; won off this mark at Ffos Las last July but below his best when fifth at Salisbury (1m6f, good) in May; ran creditably on chase debut last month but others are preferred on this return to Flat.
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1st

5

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:05 Worcester

Masterdream

11st 6lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Form figures of 45U4 over fences and beaten 27l by Leading Force last time; hard to be confident.

12/1

4th

2

25th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

16:23 Uttoxeter

Masterdream

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Made a bad mistake and exited in the early stages last time, taking chase form figures to 45U; not especially solid and remains 3lb above last winning hurdles mark; others preferred.

11/2

4th

2

25th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

16:23 Uttoxeter

Masterdream

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Made a bad mistake and exited in the early stages last time, taking chase form figures to 45U; not especially solid and remains 3lb above last winning hurdles mark; others preferred.

11/2

16/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 13-455 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
1lb lower than when winning over C&D (good) last September with Rose Dawes on top; has not been firing on all cylinders lately and needs to up her game; withdrawn recently when ground was unsuitable (good to soft).
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3

(2)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

14:25 Yarmouth

Cherry Cola

9st 8lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sheena West

Losing run is mounting up but she's attractively treated and interesting back at Yarmouth; record of 2-4 at this venue includes a win (off 2lb higher) in this race two years ago, the last time she raced here.

7/1

3

(2)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

14:25 Yarmouth

Cherry Cola

9st 8lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sheena West

Losing run is mounting up but she's attractively treated and interesting back at Yarmouth; record of 2-4 at this venue includes a win (off 2lb higher) in this race two years ago, the last time she raced here.

7/1

14/1

Form: 42-673

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner; ran her best race this year when third at Chester (2m, good) last month, a place behind Tailorman; still 2lb higher than for her last win; needs more.
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5th

5

(2)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 11y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Dovena

9st 8lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Sue Gardner

Serial hard-puller who hung right and made her move very wide over 1m6f here a month ago; that was a decent effort in the circumstances and she's one to consider for a trainer who won a division of this last season.

6/1

4th

7

(8)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Dovena

9st 10lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Sue Gardner

Dual turf winner; ran her best race this year when third at Chester (2m, good) last month, a place behind Tailorman; still 2lb higher than for her last win; needs more.

14/1

3rd

8

(1)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:10 Chester

Dovena

8st 4lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Sue Gardner

Dual turf winner; went very close at Bath (11.5f, good to firm) on stable debut in September but she's been well held in both runs this season and latest was over 1m6f at Bath; now takes another step up in trip but she has questions to answer.

12/1

5/1

Form: 00-125 D BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
All four wins have been on AW; beaten a nose at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to soft) in May showing he is capable of scoring on turf but his overall profile suggests that others are more likely winners in this.
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8

(5)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Beggarman

9st 5lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Hughie Morrison

All four wins on the AW and although he's 0-19 on turf he had two close calls at 1m6f on turf (good to soft and good) off this mark in 2024; ran respectably on recent AW return from a break; likely contender.

10/1

9th

8

(5)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Beggarman

9st 5lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Hughie Morrison

All four wins on the AW and although he's 0-19 on turf he had two close calls at 1m6f on turf (good to soft and good) off this mark in 2024; ran respectably on recent AW return from a break; likely contender.

10/1

5th

5

(1)

8th May 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Beggarman

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

Four-time winner on Polytrack and last three have been at this course (1m5f-2m); his last success was 13 months ago but that was off today's mark on his reappearance last spring; yard is in decent form and he needs a close look back from 190 days off.

5/1

Form: 568-74

Last run: 137 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler who ran well in her two runs in that sphere this summer; makes Flat turf debut; probably best watched on first run on Flat since March.
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10th

4

(8)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pop The Champagne

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

taken down early

20/1

4

(8)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pop The Champagne

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Hasn't won in more than two years and needs to bounce back from a quiet run over hurdles three weeks ago; is a deal lower in the weights than for a couple of runs over C&D last winter but may be on the downgrade and wants a good test over this trip.

20/1

4th

2

11th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Kempton

Pop The Champagne

11st 10lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Consistent over hurdles and on the Flat this year; holds no secrets from the handicapper but last month's Wincanton fourth (2m5f, good) was perfectly respectable and she'll be fine over today's shorter trip; probably won't be far away.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4-1467 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has won twice for Olivia Tubb, latterly off today's mark at Nottingham (1m6f, good) in May; shaped as if still in form in three runs since and should run well.
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2

(5)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Bath

Russian Rumour

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Jonathan Portman

Three-time course winner who's resumed in good form and will appreciate any rain; little room for manoeuvre off this mark but she's adaptable as regards tactics (has often made the running) and enters calculations.

4/1

2nd

7

(2)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Nottingham

Russian Rumour

9st 3lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Jonathan Portman

Claimer ridden to win as a 7yo last May (C&D) and October (Bath 2m1f); made a creditable reappearance when fifth (Golden Flame third) in Class 4 at Ascot three weeks ago and he's one of several with each-way claims.

12/1

2nd

7

(2)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Nottingham

Russian Rumour

9st 3lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Jonathan Portman

Claimer ridden to win as a 7yo last May (C&D) and October (Bath 2m1f); made a creditable reappearance when fifth (Golden Flame third) in Class 4 at Ascot three weeks ago and he's one of several with each-way claims.

12/1

9/2

Form: 40942

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Kicked off his handicap career with a promising fourth at Nottingham (1m6f, good to firm) last month, two days before he was beaten a head when making most at Chester (2m, good); the latter performance, in particular, makes him of interest; Oisin Murphy also a notable booking.
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2nd

4

(5)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 5

19:50 Doncaster

Tailorman

9st 3lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ian Williams

Two wins last season, the latter by a nose at Kempton (2m); placed off today's mark at Nottingham (1m6f, good to firm) on reappearance in April but he's finished down the field at Chester and Chelmsford since; turf record now stands at 1-13 and others are more persuasive.

9/2

7th

13

(6)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Tailorman

8st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Ian Williams

Two wins last season, the latter by a nose at Kempton (2m); placed off today's mark at Nottingham (1m6f, good to firm) on reappearance outing in April and didn't run badly in last month's Chester Plate but others appeal more here; cheekpieces refitted (ran well when they were used once last year).

9/1

7th

13

(6)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Tailorman

8st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Ian Williams

Two wins last season, the latter by a nose at Kempton (2m); placed off today's mark at Nottingham (1m6f, good to firm) on reappearance outing in April and didn't run badly in last month's Chester Plate but others appeal more here; cheekpieces refitted (ran well when they were used once last year).

9/1

8/1

Form: 1335-1 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
2022 C&D winner; returned from 11 months off to win at Yarmouth (1m6f, soft) last month, in the same race she took the previous year; she didn't win again last year and the 4lb rise here should be enough to scupper her chances of following up.
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4

(4)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Bath

Hidden Pearl

9st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Won on her comeback at Yarmouth in 2023 and 2024, and did so again at a big price a fortnight ago; boasts a C&D win too but a 5lb rise sees her higher in the weights than for many a year and rain will be more in the favour of others.

4/1

5

(3)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

14:25 Yarmouth

Hidden Pearl

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: John Berry

Absent since a heavy defeat on AW in December; however, last two attempts over C&D resulted in reappearance wins in 2023 and 2024; clear possibilities returned to this scenario on seasonal debut.

14/1

5

(3)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

14:25 Yarmouth

Hidden Pearl

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: John Berry

Absent since a heavy defeat on AW in December; however, last two attempts over C&D resulted in reappearance wins in 2023 and 2024; clear possibilities returned to this scenario on seasonal debut.

14/1

10th
6 (5)
Nadim

12/1

Form: /1767/

Last run: 704 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler; makes Flat British debut and best watched unless the market speaks in his favour.
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8

19th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

15:05 Exeter

Nadim

11st 1lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Daisy Hitchins

towards rear

25/1

8

19th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

15:05 Exeter

Nadim

11st 1lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Daisy Hitchins

towards rear

25/1

9th

7

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 40y

Class 5

15:10 Taunton

Nadim

11st 7lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Daisy Hitchins

Three-time hurdle winner; fair third on chase debut but well behind next time and then unseated early at Plumpton.

20/1

10/1

Form: 5-683

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ran well up in distance on her handicap debut when third at Wolverhampton (1m4f) last month; has scope to improve further on another step up in trip and has place claims.
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11th

12

(6)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Implacable

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Alan King

Ran well up in distance on her handicap debut when third at Wolverhampton (1m4f) last month; has scope to improve further on another step up in trip and has place claims.

10/1

3rd

1

(3)

30th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Implacable

9st 7lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Alan King

Showed ability and promise when outsider in all three novice/maiden races, keeping on but never dangerous over 1m2f on both starts this term; dam was fairly useful over 1m2f/1m4f and this filly could have a big say upped in trip for this handicap debut.

5/2

8th

7

(5)

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:05 Haydock

Implacable

9st 2lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Alan King

Clear signs of ability in two races, latest at Nottingham (1m2f) where she kept on from rear into midfield; however, likely to be more interesting in handicaps shortly.

33/1

50/1

Form: /78-60

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

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

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £73.10
Straight Forecast £83.16
Tricast £535.64
Trifecta £1044.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Miss Gitana

The Times:

Implacable

SPOTLIGHT:

Tailorman

POSTDATA:

Pop The Champagne

The Guardian:

Masterdream

Daily Mirror:

Hidden Pearl

The Star:

Implacable

D Express:

Tailorman

NEWMARKET:

Miss Gitana

Telegraph:

Miss Gitana

Daily Mail:

Miss Gitana

The Sun:

Miss Gitana

Daily Record:

Miss Gitana

WEST COUNTRY:

Pop The Champagne