August 17 / 18.42 Bath

18.42

Good To Firm

Ann Lewitt Where It All Began Handicap (Bath Summer Sprint Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 5f 160y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Ann Lewitt Where It All Began Handicap (Bath Summer Sprint Series Qualifier)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 344288

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Veteran who retains his enthusiasm and has done a lot of his racing in better company; has gained most wins round easy courses but he's just below his last successful mark and capable if things fall right.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 8-1236 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Solid start for his new yard in early summer but was disappointing at a short price down to 5f last time; returns to the trademark visor, worn for both wins for Robert Cowell, and needs to bounce back.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lipsink

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Resurgent 8yo who has won three of his last five starts including a game success at Catterick (6f, good) last Saturday; only 2lb higher back on AW and he's a big player again in hat-trick bid.

7/4

1st

5

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lipsink

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Resurgent 8yo who has won three of his last five starts including a game success at Catterick (6f, good) last Saturday; only 2lb higher back on AW and he's a big player again in hat-trick bid.

7/4

1st

10

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

13:55 Catterick

Lipsink

9st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

August's Sandown win was over 5f but showed he's as effective over 6f when landing a Kempton apprentice event on Wednesday; escapes a penalty and Jack Dace also takes 5lb off so his claims are obvious from a handicapping perspective; yet to win back to back in his 56-race career, though.

7/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 123145 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who's enjoyed a good spell in the cheekpieces; is a dual course winner who's fine on any ground but there's little wiggle room off this mark and she was below her best last time.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Connies Rose

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

Front-runner who is much better known as a sprinter, but won over C&D in 2022 and looked suited by return to this trip when close third here (good to soft; just behind Too Much Trevor) last week; back in action before 1lb nudge takes effect and will be fine on the faster ground; respected.

7/2

3rd

8

(2)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Connies Rose

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

Front-runner who has gained seven of her ten career wins at Chepstow; went backwards from a sound reappearance effort at Bath (extended 5f) when last of six over a bare 5f there 12 days later but a revival can't be ruled out back at Chepstow; raced exclusively at sprint trips since 2023 but won over C&D in 2022.

12/1

6th

5

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

17:20 Bath

Connies Rose

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

Front-runner whose ten wins on turf have included two over this C&D; possibly needed her first run for 179 days when fifth of 11 here over 5.5f last time and has to be of interest now dropping back in grade.

11/4

Form: 66-336

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced gelding who sports first-time headgear on his return from three months off; has shown enough, notably on his turf/handicap debut in the spring, to suggest he's worth a look for a trainer who's 3-12 with 3yos here.
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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

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Mesaafi

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

On a losing run but he got right back on track with fourth of 17 in handicap at Ascot (5f) last month; can go well off an unchanged mark.

11/2

4th

9

(8)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Mesaafi

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Ran a fine race when third over C&D last July and he turns up here off an 8lb lower mark; poorly drawn when down the field at Lingfield on Good Friday; could bounce back with a big run.

10/1

Form: -54219 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Latest effort behind Beyond Equal off his much higher (outdated) AW mark is best ignored and he'd previously been in good form; isn't as good or consistent as he was but remains capable at this level.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Brian The Snail

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran with 14 wins on his CV; kept on for third when dropped back to 5f at Newcastle 12 days ago but is inconsistent nowadays and younger rivals appeal more.

8/1

3rd

8

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Brian The Snail

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran who never featured in a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton nine days ago; drops back to 5f with a point to prove.

20/1

8th

6

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brian The Snail

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Patrick Morris

Slow-starting veteran who is having his 100th outing this evening; he has won 14 times already and his latest Newcastle fourth was a solid effort; should go well again.

10/1

Form: 422726 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
A long time since he won but he remains consistent and was unlucky not to go much closer from a wide stall on the AW last time (second-time blinkers; back to the visor tonight); goes well at stiff tracks (C&D winner) and will rightly be popular.
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4th

3

(1)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beyond Equal

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

took keen hold, prominent, going okay over 1f out, lost third final strides

8/1

4th

3

(1)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beyond Equal

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

took keen hold, prominent, going okay over 1f out, lost third final strides

8/1

4th

7

(3)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Beyond Equal

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Stuart Kittow

dwelt start

6/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 719004

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Wins have all come in the summer, mainly a bit earlier; offered more last time and a 2lb drop sees her back on her last successful mark, but she's inconsistent and far from certain to back it up.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(2)

4th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:12 Ascot

Crazy Luck

10st 12lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

Her form has been patchy since she won at Nottingham (6f, good) in May but she's now 6lb lower and can also be effective on soft ground; it might be dangerous to rule her out.

16/1

14th

5

(16)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

16:20 Bath

Crazy Luck

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Ended her losing run at Nottingham in May (6f, good); more modest efforts than good have followed but she's 3lb lower than for the win as a result; stable also run Silent Flame.

16/1

4th

4

(1)

3rd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:00 Chepstow

Crazy Luck

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Landed her sixth win on turf when making all at Nottingham (6f, good) in May for today's rider Oliver Searle off 1lb higher mark; beaten five times since, mostly below form, and steps back up to 7f for the first time since August 2022; vulnerable to less exposed rivals.

14/1

Form: 276033 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a maiden and he's been very expensive to follow in handicaps, getting turned over as favourite the past twice, latterly in first-time blinkers (retained); still has to prove he's as good on turf as on the AW.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(3)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Laytown

One More Wave

10st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Noel C Kelly

Two AW wins (at 5f and 6f) last year for Jonathan Portman; has run well off marks in the mid-70s; now a modest 60, having shown very little in four runs for this stable, including a 7f claimer at Dundalk last time; definite chance on his old form; worth a market check.

7/1

11th

12

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

One More Wave

9st 4lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two-time AW winner at 5f-6f for Jonathan Portman; hard to fancy on recent form (blood noted at both nostrils on comeback run), too keen at Ayr latest; first-time tongue-tie.

33/1

9th

8

(6)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:33 Ayr

One More Wave

9st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two-time AW winner at 5f-6f for Jonathan Portman; blood noted at both nostrils after a poor run at Down Royal (7f) for May's stable debut and he beat one home back there (5f, also good) having stumbled last time; risky.

20/1

Form: 391423 CD BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Rather a mixed bag this year, getting turned over at odds-on in a small field last time; goes well here and is fine on any ground but she's 4lb above her highest winning mark.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Jax Edge

9st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Six-time sprint winner who handles any ground; has faded in both runs this season but she's well treated on her best form last year including a front-running win at Windsor last summer; one to keep an eye on.

8/1

4th

4

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Salisbury

Jax Edge

9st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Dropped right away at Bath (5.7f, good) on her reappearance 16 days ago; can win more races this year but she is yet to defy a mark this high and there are in-form opponents.

8/1

9th

4

(2)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Jax Edge

9st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Six-time turf winner who has a good record at Bath and is only 2lb higher than for her win here (5f, heavy) last autumn; returns after 165 days off but she went close on her reappearance last season and that was on good to firm at Chepstow (6f); in the mix.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £24.60
Straight Forecast £32.09
Tricast £163.96
Trifecta £148.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mesaafi

POSTDATA:

Jax Edge

RP RATINGS:

Brian The Snail

Daily Mail:

One More Wave

Daily Mirror:

Connie's Rose

D Express:

Crazy Luck

The Times:

Beyond Equal

TOPSPEED:

Treacherous

NEWMARKET:

Mesaafi

Telegraph:

Mesaafi

The Star:

Mesaafi

The Sun:

Jax Edge

Daily Record:

Jax Edge

The Guardian:

Brian The Snail