September 04 / 15.02 Bath

15.02

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  • Prize money: £3402
  • 0m 5f 160y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 65

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on his debut effort when fifth of 16 at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) latest; now has to prove he has the pace to cope with this drop in trip.
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5th

1

(4)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:30 Bath

Obsidian Dream

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

C&D winner as a 2yo; stood little racing since 2024 but there were more promising signs at Lingfield (7f, AW) when last seen in January; others look stronger.

4/1

3rd

1

(4)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:35 Lingfield (AW)

Obsidian Dream

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Turf maiden winner as a juvenile but failed to beat a rival in a 1m Kempton conditions event and 7f Wolverhampton 0-95 handicap in just two outings last year; takes a drop in class here but has too much to prove.

14/1

5th

2

(4)

29th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Kempton (AW)

Obsidian Dream

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Won a sprint maiden at Bath last term and finished the campaign with a good fourth in 7f York novice; will probably stay 1m but he faces a stiff task on the ratings and would be a surprise winner on his reappearance.

40/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 34

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1 when making a positive start at Catterick (5f, soft) in July; raced freely then and on fast ground at Beverley (5f) since, when 3l fourth; step up in trip could help her improve if settling; not ruled out.
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3

(10)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield

Atherstone Beau

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Keiran Burke

0-8 but he wasn't beaten far at Newcastle (5f, AW) in January off 9lb higher; shaped as if she would benefit from a return to this trip when fourth at Newcastle on her final start for Roger Fell in March; makes her stable debut returned to turf in the added cheekpieces.

7/1

3

(10)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield

Atherstone Beau

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Keiran Burke

0-8 but he wasn't beaten far at Newcastle (5f, AW) in January off 9lb higher; shaped as if she would benefit from a return to this trip when fourth at Newcastle on her final start for Roger Fell in March; makes her stable debut returned to turf in the added cheekpieces.

7/1

4th

3

(8)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Atherstone Beau

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

Not beaten far off a 7lb higher mark on her C&D comeback; didn't see out 6f next time before running in a maiden here two weeks ago, and should fare better.

7/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 6482

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Had shown glimpses of ability before an improved effort when under 2l second over C&D (good to firm) latest, where he would have finished closer but for having to switch late on; a player if he can back that up.
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1st

1

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Distant Rumble

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Roger Teal

C&D winner last spring off a 4lb higher mark who finished a clear second on his return to turf nine days ago; 2lb higher now but having Jack Callan (1-11 for the yard) up to take off 3lb won't hurt; one to consider.

6/1

2nd

9

(7)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Distant Rumble

9st 4lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Roger Teal

Two wins from 18 starts; dropping to 5f wouldn't have suited at Lingfield in February but he was too free at Kempton (6f) when last seen 78 days ago; switches back to turf with others preferred.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Distant Rumble

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Roger Teal

Dropping back to 5f at Lingfield 11 days ago wouldn't have suited but was no match for Em Four at Chelmsford the time before; opposable.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
50-1 for debut when last of 12 at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in May.
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3

(7)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

Azuinthejungle

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won three last year, including at Ayr (5f, good to soft; 13-8 favourite) in July; yet to threaten this year, restless in the stalls at Musselburgh (5f) in April; easing mark - sub 70 for first time in a while - helpful, but tough to recommend at present.

14/1

12th

12

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Azuinthejungle

8st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Progressive in lesser company last summer, when completing a hat-trick, latterly off 6lb lower; excuses subsequently, including when getting upset in the stalls (not for the first time) on his comeback behind two of these three weeks ago.

25/1

7th

9

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Azuinthejungle

8st 11lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Completed a hat-trick last summer (5f/6f) and had excuses on his final two starts last season, namely a slow start at tight Chester and soft ground at Doncaster; could rediscover his progressive ways on this comeback.

16/1

Form: 420

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Glimpses of ability on his first two starts; 125-1 and last of 12 in a Salisbury novice event (6f, good to firm) on his first start for this trainer; much more needed.
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5th

6

(5)

4th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:02 Bath

The Bear Of Saints

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

towards rear, outpaced from over 3f out

20/1

12th

10

(4)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Salisbury

The Bear Of Saints

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Joe Tickle

prominent

40/1

25/1

Form: 6

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
25-1 and never a factor on debut at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) recently.
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10th

14

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Beltadaay

8st 9lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: James Horton

Has a rather all-or-nothing profile, easily winning 7f Leicester nursery (heavy) last October and a Lingfield handicap (7.6f, soft) in June; not sure what to expect and wouldn't want the ground to dry out too much.

33/1

11

(4)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

17:32 Pontefract

Beltadaay

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: James Horton

Very patchy profile and he's yet to reproduce the form of his wide-margin Lingfield win (7.5f, soft) in June, when possibly flattered by bagging the stands' side rail; handicapper still in an unforgiving mood.

20/1

7th
5 (4)
Sofian

2/1

Form: 04

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made significant improvement on a modest C&D debut, when despite running green again, he finished fourth at Ffos Las (7.5f, soft) latest; drops back down in trip and a repeat of that latest form would see him heavily involved.
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8th

6

(2)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sofian

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Nikki Evans

Ended his 2025 campaign in good form over the extended 7f at Ffos Las, recording an account-opening win prior to a respectable effort; the question is whether he can transfer the ability to AW on reappearance.

12/1

2

(4)

9th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

19:25 Ffos Las

Sofian

9st 7lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Nikki Evans

His two best efforts have come here, the latest when narrowly getting off the mark over C&D (good) five weeks ago (third has won since); has run well on soft ground and shortlisted up 3lb.

9/4

1st

6

(4)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:15 Ffos Las

Sofian

9st 5lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Nikki Evans

3yo who has shown ability but he's been well beaten on his last three starts (two of them handicaps) and is hard to fancy.

50/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,500gns yearling; first foal; by Kameko; dam 1m2f AW 2yo winner (RPR 79), half-sister to winners Vociferous (1m AW 2yo/French 8.5f) and Porto Rosa (6f AW 2yo); hooded on debut; trainer 11% with turf 2yos in the last five years; market check suggested.
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10th

7

(8)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:40 Brighton

Rationale

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rae Guest

disputed lead, lost position 3f out

16/1

13th

13

(13)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Rationale

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Rae Guest

reared in stalls before start

100/1

9th

10

(5)

21st Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rationale

9st 2lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Rae Guest

First foal from a fair 1m2f AW winner; wore hood and was too green to do herself justice when 33-1 for recent debut at Bath (5.7f, good); needs to have learnt a lot very quickly.

33/1

Form: 3752

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Made a respectable start in handicaps when 4l second at Nottingham (6f, good) last month, having raced prominently; will need to improve on that bare form but not ruled out each-way.
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6th

3

(4)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Dark Sorceress

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Clare Hobson

Her sole success came over C&D and she shaped as though the run was needed after a 12-week layoff when a fading seventh of nine in 6f Kempton handicap 29 days ago; she can take a step forward now.

11/2

7th

9

(10)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Dark Sorceress

10st 6lb

J: Mr Jake Holman

T: Clare Hobson

Gained sole win off 2lb higher at Chelmsford (6f) on reappearance last year; inconsistent since but this return from a break may be the time to catch her.

16/1

6

(11)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Dark Sorceress

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clare Hobson

Just 1-16 but her win came at this track (6f) in March and she was a close third at Kempton two weeks ago; looks worth another try at this trip and has claims if she can repeat that latest form.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £46.50
Straight Forecast £58.32
Trifecta £193.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sofian

The Times:

Atherstone Beau

LAMBOURN:

Distant Rumble

NEWMARKET:

Beltadaay

Daily Mirror:

The Bear Of Saints

Telegraph:

Dark Sorceress

RP RATINGS:

Sofian

POSTDATA:

Sofian

Daily Mail:

Sofian

D Express:

Sofian

The Guardian:

Atherstone Beau

The Sun:

Atherstone Beau

The Star:

Distant Rumble

Daily Record:

Distant Rumble