August 02 / 20.05 Bath

20.05

Good To Firm

Betting.Bet Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 5f 160y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Betting.Bet Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 741642 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Six course wins, the latest over today's trip in May; returns here after good effort in defeat at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) nine days ago and probably won't be far away.
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3rd

9

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:30 Bath

Symbol Of Hope

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

8yo who is without a win since August 2024; however, he was beaten just a nose in a classified here (5.7f, firm) in July and 6f stretched him at Windsor last time; this seven-time course winner could play a leading role back here and back down in trip.

13/2

7th

11

(5)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:25 Windsor

Symbol Of Hope

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Pipped by Jackie Brown in a 5.7f classified at Bath last time, with Sisters In The Sky finishing strongly another nose back; that was so nearly his first win for two years (8-81 overall) but coming fourth in 2022 was easily his best result from five visits here.

8/1

2nd

8

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

18:43 Bath

Symbol Of Hope

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Third in similar C&D race to this (good; first run since rejoining this stable) in June and also ran well when third in recent 5f handicap here (firm) but is not one to rely upon heavily and sometimes races too freely.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 358713 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Not as good as he was but won readily over C&D (firm) last month and, having started slowly, came from the rear for third (behind Savannah Smiles) here a fortnight later; obvious contender in current mood.
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4th

6

(8)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:00 Bath

Sisters In The Sky

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Placed over C&D twice in a row in July (firm) and respectable fourth at Windsor (6f, good to firm) since; this three-time course winner is high on the list.

3/1

4th

10

(7)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:25 Windsor

Sisters In The Sky

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

Nine wins in his 91-race career and he was beaten by two noses (by Jackie Brown and Symbol Of Hope) over 5.7f at Bath on latest start, flying at the finish having been last of nine inside the final 1f; that classified race puts him back in the picture but Bath is his most usual hunting ground and his only appearance here was in 2023.

8/1

3rd

5

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

18:43 Bath

Sisters In The Sky

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Grace Harris

Gained three of his nine wins here, two on firm ground over this trip; kept on for second (no match for winner) off his basement handicap mark over C&D (firm) at start of this month and has each-way claims again.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 655637 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Regressive 7yo who had conditions in his favour but was a disappointing favourite when last of seven at Ffos Las (5f, good to soft) last month; swaps blinkers for refitted cheekpieces here; others preferred.
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2nd

7

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:10 Chepstow

Some Nightmare

8st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

1lb out of the weights, but still 6lb lower than when gaining his sixth course success in this race last year; 0-19 since, but placed nine times and has winning form on soft ground; may be worth chancing.

5/1

2nd

10

(6)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Some Nightmare

8st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John O’Shea

Six-time course winner who's been on the downgrade for some time and is on a losing run of 18; remains consistent enough but, like stablemate Marisitta, has a job on with Arnaz on the same terms as last Sunday.

14/1

3rd

6

(2)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:06 Chepstow

Some Nightmare

9st 1lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: John O’Shea

Be An Angel didn't get the best of runs when this gelding was hot on her heels here last month; found wanting in a classified race since then; looks vulnerable.

6/1

Form: 062263

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Useful in his prime but has not won since summer 2022; went close at Windsor (5f, good to firm) in May and is also suited by this C&D but others appeal more all the same.
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1st

1

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:30 Bath

Recon Mission

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

10yo who has had a regressive campaign but he was a good third off this career-low mark at Lingfield (5f, AW) recently; he's effective here and could be involved.

11/2

3rd

3

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

19:45 Lingfield (AW)

Recon Mission

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Both AW wins have been over C&D; not the force of old but has dropped to a career-low mark; doesn't win very often nowadays though and is passed over.

5/1

3rd

1

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:30 Brighton

Recon Mission

9st 9lb

J: George Downing

T: Tony Carroll

Doesn't boast a great record round here, has become very hard to win with and the years have looked to be catching up this season; well below market expectations over C&D last time but this is easier again for a yard also responsible for Washington Heir.

6/1

Form: 8-9243

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Twice in the frame over C&D this season (good/firm) but her last four wins were recorded over 7f and she'd make more appeal over that trip.
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3

(6)

23rd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:15 Chepstow

Diamond Cottage

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Malcolm Saunders

Course regular who led close home to score over C&D (good) last month; reportedly unsuited by the soft ground when well beaten here 16 days ago; current mark is workable if she's back on song.

9/1

8th

6

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

Diamond Cottage

8st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: Malcolm Saunders

Notched a third course win when ending a losing run over C&D 17 days ago (unlucky Vape not far behind in sixth); got messed about a bit herself and has a fair chance of defying a 3lb rise.

3/1

1st

8

(9)

21st May 2025

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:35 Chepstow

Diamond Cottage

8st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Malcolm Saunders

Suffered lots of defeats since last win nearly two years ago, though went down by a short head at Salisbury (6f) two runs ago; she was entitled to run better here last week over the 7f, though.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: -49674

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f winner last spring; not operating at same level this year but was close fourth off today's mark at Newbury (7f, good to firm; first-time tongue-tie) last week; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers and drops back in trip here; could have a say.
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8th

1

(10)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:45 Yarmouth

Flying Secret

10st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

in rear

5/1

1st

5

(6)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Yarmouth

Flying Secret

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Dual 7f winner (once over C&D) in spring 2023; not firing on all cylinders this year but was denied a clear run before keeping on for fourth at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) last month and now reverts to optimum trip after a failed 1m attempt on Tapeta; on a tempting mark.

10/1

7th

3

(11)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:58 Southwell (AW)

Flying Secret

9st 8lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won two 7f handicaps last June; would have finished closer at Chepstow two weeks ago but for running into some trouble; stamina for a mile has to be taken on trust though.

7/1

Form: 653152

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner over 6f this year (AW/turf) and arguably posted career-best performance when close/clear second over C&D (good) last month; big player if she handles the faster ground today.
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5th

4

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:10 Chepstow

Savannah Smiles

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Three course wins over 5f/6f; just 2lb above her last winning mark and softening ground wouldn't be a problem, but she needs to do better than in her last two starts.

8/1

9th

1

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Savannah Smiles

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Grace Harris

Well backed and took advantage of a sliding mark when winning an uncompetitive small-field handicap off 3lb lower at Lingfield (turf) in June; always liked it here but this mark is as high as she's ever won off, so there's little margin for error.

8/1

6th

2

(7)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:11 Chepstow

Savannah Smiles

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Grace Harris

Three-time winner over 5f/6f here; finished 2l behind stablemate So Smart over C&D eight days ago and meets him on the same terms, but she lost ground at the start when the blindfold was removed late so she may get closer.

7/2

7/2

Form: 66-424 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Fast-ground C&D winner in spring 2023; found things happening too quickly in Class 4 C&D race last month but was a close second off this mark over the bare 5f here two starts ago; respected back down in grade.
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7th

6

(4)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Delilah

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Went close off 5lb higher at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) in August but she's not matched that since and has finished seventh over C&D in last two runs; overall record now stands at 1-22 and others are preferred.

20/1

7th

6

(4)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Delilah

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Went close off 5lb higher at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) in August but she's not matched that since and has finished seventh over C&D in last two runs; overall record now stands at 1-22 and others are preferred.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £42.10
Straight Forecast £41.43
Tricast £334.92
Trifecta £253.90

Selections

The Times:

Savannah Smiles

SPOTLIGHT:

My Delilah

RP RATINGS:

Flying Secret

Daily Mail:

Sisters In The Sky

Telegraph:

Recon Mission

POSTDATA:

My Delilah

The Star:

My Delilah

The Guardian:

Savannah Smiles

Daily Mirror:

Savannah Smiles

Daily Record:

Savannah Smiles

D Express:

Flying Secret

The Sun:

Flying Secret