July 17 / 17.30 Bath

17.30

Good

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 74-002 CD BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won twice over C&D last year on firm ground, latterly off mark 2lb higher than today's; shaped as if running back into form when second at Leicester (1m, good to firm) last month; withdrawn twice in previous seasons due to unsuitable ground (good to soft); Oisin Murphy takes over in the saddle and connections will be hoping that rain stays away.
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13th

14

(7)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newbury

My Ambition

8st 12lb

J: George Rooke

T: Denis Coakley

towards rear

14/1

4th

2

(2)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Salisbury

My Ambition

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Denis Coakley

Only prevailed by a neck at Bath (1m, good) but he was much the best in that race having travelled strongly throughout; respected off just 4lb higher.

9/4

1st

3

(12)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Bath

My Ambition

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Denis Coakley

Won twice over C&D last year on firm ground, latterly off mark 2lb higher than today's; shaped as if running back into form when second at Leicester (1m, good to firm) last month; withdrawn twice in previous seasons due to unsuitable ground (good to soft); Oisin Murphy takes over in the saddle and connections will be hoping that rain stays away.

4/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: -36242 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Ran his best race when second over C&D (good) in May; also in the frame on his two starts since, again runner-up last time, he is knocking on the door and looks sure to make his presence felt.
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9th

6

(10)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Monks Mead

9st 13lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

midfield

16/1

8th

11

(11)

12th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Monks Mead

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

held up in rear, brief headway 2f out, no extra from 1f out

12/1

9th

4

(8)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:45 Windsor

Monks Mead

9st 9lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

in rear

7/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 650221 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Twice second to an improving rival before winning at Ffos Las (1m, good) in reapplied cheekpieces (retained) last month; has been withdrawn twice this year due to unsuitable ground (soft/good to soft); should run well.
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1st

5

(3)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dappled Light

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Plenty of defeats at short prices to go with his odds-on turf win in recent months, including here three weeks ago; is better drawn this time but still to prove his stamina at beyond 1m.

6/1

4

(10)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dappled Light

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Disappointing favourite at Bath last time but generally consistent otherwise this year and may rebound, provided he's effective back on AW; most of his form is on turf.

8/1

8th

2

(13)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:35 Bath

Dappled Light

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Adrian Wintle

In the frame in all four starts since winning Ffos Las classified (1m, good) in refitted cheekpieces in June, most recently when close second in first-time blinkers at Chepstow (1m, good) 12 days ago; nudged up 2lb for that but likely to be on the premises again.

6/1

Form: -68043

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
0-8 but has finished in the frame on his last two starts, latterly third at Leicester (1m, good) 11 days ago; handicapper has dropped him another 2lb but he may need to step up in trip before taking advantage.
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8th

9

(11)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Kempton (AW)

Cobh Harbour

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Loughnane

Hung right for Mason Paetel, who was taking his first ride under rules, when below par last time; had previously been narrowly beaten as favourite by United Force and holds claims on that if Wolverhampton is ignored.

8/1

8th

9

(11)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Kempton (AW)

Cobh Harbour

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Loughnane

Hung right for Mason Paetel, who was taking his first ride under rules, when below par last time; had previously been narrowly beaten as favourite by United Force and holds claims on that if Wolverhampton is ignored.

8/1

8th

8

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cobh Harbour

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mark Loughnane

in touch with leaders

6/1

12/1

Form: 788

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Towards the rear in maiden/novices at 1m, 6f and 7f; gelded since his last run and makes handicap debut; market watch advised.
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9th

11

(8)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Salisbury

Oscar Mike

9st 3lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Ed Walker

Failed to raise his profile when 14-1 for handicap debut at Bath (1m, good) and he looks modest.

7/1

5th

8

(7)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Bath

Oscar Mike

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Towards the rear in maiden/novices at 1m, 6f and 7f; gelded since his last run and makes handicap debut; market watch advised.

12/1

8th

8

(3)

5th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Oscar Mike

9st 4lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Ed Walker

Hasn't been a big price for either turf run this spring but he's offered just minor promise (1m and 6f); should find life easier in handicaps.

100/1

Form: 473

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in three novices at big odds; steps up in trip on her handicap debut and can be expected to show improvement; respected.
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7th

12

(1)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Thundering Breeze

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Some promise in a couple of turf novices (6f/7f) earlier in year, but has been messed about at the start in both handicaps; probably has a bigger effort in her granted a bit more luck.

14/1

7th

12

(1)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Thundering Breeze

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Some promise in a couple of turf novices (6f/7f) earlier in year, but has been messed about at the start in both handicaps; probably has a bigger effort in her granted a bit more luck.

14/1

8th

6

(2)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Thundering Breeze

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

squeezed out start, in rear

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-7185 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has a much better strike-rate on AW (5-31); sole success on turf was at Salisbury (1m, good) last August; ran a decent race after nearly five months off when fifth at Sandown (1m, good) this month but more required.
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9th

6

(2)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Always Fearless

9st 8lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Returned to form with a win at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in July but he's been back in the doldrums since and was last of 12 at Nottingham 17 days ago; now 1lb lower than for his last win but he needs another bolt from the blue.

25/1

9th

6

(2)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Always Fearless

9st 8lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Returned to form with a win at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in July but he's been back in the doldrums since and was last of 12 at Nottingham 17 days ago; now 1lb lower than for his last win but he needs another bolt from the blue.

25/1

12th

10

(9)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:18 Nottingham

Always Fearless

9st 8lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Hasn't had a lot of racing on soft ground but he handles it; far greater concerns surround his current wellbeing having shown no form in his last three races.

50/1

Form: 574303 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been on AW when trained by Richard Hannon; gave it a good go from the front when third over C&D (good) on latest outing; not out of this.
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9th

11

(12)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:10 Chepstow

Ower Starlight

9st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Daisy Hitchins

Placed in two 1m Bath handicaps for new stable this season (both on good), but his record is very mixed and he finished well down the field there on latest outing six weeks ago; not an easy one to predict on this drop back in trip.

14/1

8th

13

(6)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Bath

Ower Starlight

9st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Daisy Hitchins

All three wins have been on AW when trained by Richard Hannon; gave it a good go from the front when third over C&D (good) on latest outing; not out of this.

14/1

50/1

Form: 6410-8 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has been hurdling without success; also well down the field here (1m6f, firm; 40-1) last month; makes stable debut and drops significantly in trip; difficult to fancy.
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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: 058811 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Struck form winning his last two races over C&D (firm) and at Windsor (1m, good to firm), switched to front-running in reapplied cheekpieces (retained); looks sure to adopt similar tactics and will take some catching.
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6th

4

(2)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:40 Chepstow

Weston Court

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ronald Harris

Two front-running 1m wins this summer; pressured for the lead when disappointing at Bath 47 days ago; might find it easier dominating this smaller field and he's not ruled out.

5/1

10th

14

(9)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Bath

Weston Court

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Ronald Harris

Struck form winning his last two races over C&D (firm) and at Windsor (1m, good to firm), switched to front-running in reapplied cheekpieces (retained); looks sure to adopt similar tactics and will take some catching.

6/1

1st

12

(1)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Weston Court

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ronald Harris

soon led

7/2

25/1

Form: 60/90-

Last run: 337 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Showed little for recently retired Paul Webber; makes stable debut following 11-month layoff; cheekpieces worn on her last two starts are dispensed with and she's probably best watched.
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12th

10

(7)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Elwing

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Hasn't beaten many in her eight starts, including both runs for this yard since returning last month; needs the longer trip to bring about plenty of improvement; stable also runs Chocolate Hobbnob.

33/1

5th

8

(9)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:55 Windsor

Elwing

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Seven-race maiden who has weak claims on form; never figured over 1m at Bath (66-1) on stable/seasonal debut; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

25/1

11th

12

(3)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Bath

Elwing

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ian Williams

Showed little for recently retired Paul Webber; makes stable debut following 11-month layoff; cheekpieces worn on her last two starts are dispensed with and she's probably best watched.

25/1

12th
11 (13)
Eccentric

50/1

Form: 210955 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Sole success at Southwell in March but has shown little in two runs on turf; left Jamie Osborne for 10,000gns eight days ago; difficult to fancy.
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6th

8

(2)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eccentric

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Adrian Wintle

led, headed over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

7/1

6th

8

(2)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eccentric

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Adrian Wintle

led, headed over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

7/1

6th

9

(3)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eccentric

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Adrian Wintle

pressed leader early, soon prominent

9/1

Non-runners

Lunarscape, Shaws Phoenix

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Payout
Exacta £8.30
Straight Forecast £6.59
Tricast £22.76
Trifecta £24.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Shaws Phoenix

WEST COUNTRY:

Dappled Light

RP RATINGS:

My Ambition

SPOTLIGHT:

Thundering Breeze

The Star:

Weston Court

D Express:

Oscar Mike

Daily Mail:

Thundering Breeze

Daily Record:

Weston Court

NEWMARKET:

Shaws Phoenix

The Guardian:

Shaws Phoenix

Telegraph:

Dappled Light

Daily Mirror:

Dappled Light

The Times:

My Ambition

The Sun:

My Ambition