September 14 / 15.15 Bath

15.15

Good To Soft

Signs Express ‘Confined’ Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (Horses Which Have Not Won A Flat Race In 2024)

  • Prize money: £2831.19
  • 1m 3f 137y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Signs Express ‘Confined’ Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (Horses Which Have Not Won A Flat Race In 2024)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.40
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 0-0868 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Not solid on this year's bare form but circumstances have played some part; scored twice off higher marks under Ross Birkett in 2022 and looks one to consider.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(3)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Mrs Meader

10st 11lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Four wins came on turf later in the year and made it 0-16 on the AW when tailed off over 1m6f here five weeks ago; on a career-low mark now but it's hard to find any other positives.

33/1

8th

8

(4)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Mrs Meader

9st 4lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

0-15 on AW but not beaten far when seventh of 13 on comeback run here (1m3f) 16 days ago; steps back up in trip and down to a career-low mark so not out of this.

12/1

7th

4

(8)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Mrs Meader

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Veteran who is a four-time winner on turf; 0-14 on AW but was a good second at Chelmsford on most recent attempt in this sphere; absent since September.

7/1

14/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: 575435

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner; only a modest fourth over C&D in July and fared worse at Brighton most recently, taking turf record to 0-10; others are more appealing.
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3rd

7

(4)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Bascinet

10st 6lb

J: Miss Katie Donnelly

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Three AW wins in 2023, over 1m5f and 2m here and 1m6f on Tapeta; slow to find form since back from absence and although his latest run at Bath was better, others have less to prove over 1m2f.

9/2

2nd

11

(11)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:15 Bath

Bascinet

10st 7lb

J: Miss Sophie Johnstone

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

midfield behind clear leaders

14/1

5th

8

(1)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:25 Brighton

Bascinet

9st 5lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Tends to ruin his chances by pulling too hard, as was the case when third at Wolverhampton (1m6f) last time but that was a fair effort all things considered in the first-time visor (retained); needs to settle but won off 11lb higher in March 2023 (AW, 1m6f) and has a big run in him; considered.

10/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: -74688

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
0-8 and far from consistent for Ralph Smith; not sure what to expect, so the betting may prove the best guide on debut for new stable; still with same owner.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

3

(4)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:53 Yarmouth

Harlington

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Six time winner who won three in a row in January/February and he ran another good race when third at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) last month; won on turf last summer but that was off a much lower mark and he needs to transfer his progress back to this sphere.

5/1

3rd

4

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Harlington

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Clover

Thriving for his current yard and he completed a hat-trick in 1m2f Chelmsford handicap in February; up another 4lb but this C&D winner rates a player in his bid for a four-timer.

9/2

1st

2

(3)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Harlington

11st 1lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: Charlie Clover

Improver who has won four of his last nine starts and he made it 2-3 for current yard when scoring over C&D 13 days ago; remains feasibly treated off only 2lb higher and he's a big player again in hat-trick bid.

5/4

OUR TIP

Form: -00032

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden but showed clear promise under David Dunsdon at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) the last twice, finishing second off this mark latest; possibilities.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(8)

10th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 115y

Class 6

13:30 Doncaster

French Martini

10st 10lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: Gary & Josh Moore

2m1f soft-ground winner who wasn't at his best at Brighton last time (behind Throne Hall); return to this longer trip should suit but bit to do to reverse placings with that rival.

8/1

4th

1

(3)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

French Martini

11st 2lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Record under David Dunsdon reads 3241, finishing third in this race last year and winning easily at Bath (2m1f, soft) in October; ran with credit when fourth of ten in a 0-75 contest at Kempton (2m, AW) in April and is back in calmer waters now; respected.

7/4

4th

9

(6)

21st Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:20 Kempton (AW)

French Martini

8st 13lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Revelation on her final start at Bath last autumn (2m1f, soft; first run since wind surgery) when winning easily off 3lb lower; was sent off 11-1 for the voided Lingfield 0-60 handicap on her intended return 24 days ago; market useful.

10/1

Form: 52-585 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ran encouragingly at Windsor last week on return from a layoff; won off this mark over C&D (good to firm) in July 2023 and has a fighting chance back here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

17:23 Leicester

Gearings Point

9st 2lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sheena West

All four wins at about this trip in 2023, including over C&D; not totally clear whether she's still the same mare since back from an absence but she gave Moon Over The Sea some grief at Windsor (about 1m3f, good to firm) on her recent return to turf and has another good run in her.

9/4

2nd

11

(5)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:00 Windsor

Gearings Point

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

Winless since 2023 but she comes here in decent nick, fifth of 12 in 1m4f classified event at Lingfield in March; possibilities.

10/1

5th

5

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Gearings Point

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

C&D winner who enjoyed a productive 2023; losing run up to 18, but she was placed in a handicap over C&D last month and has each-way claims again.

6/1

Form: 074322 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Versatile and in-form mare who made the frame under William Dunlop in last four runs (1m-1m2f); stays 1m4f and again should be thereabouts; solid chance.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Chepstow

Sea Of Charm

9st 11lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Georgina Nicholls

Returned from break with 1m4f AW win in February, but didn't fire when back on turf this month and her tendency to race too freely is always a worry; others appeal more.

10/1

8th

4

(5)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:17 Windsor

Sea Of Charm

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Georgina Nicholls

Multiple winner who has finished fourth and first in two C&D starts, latterly when making all last August (good to firm); has added two more wins since, on turf and AW, most recently in February, and while not obviously ahead of her mark she shouldn't be far away.

16/1

Form: /5-027

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Hurdles winner and Flat runner-up under Imogen Mathias since joining this yard; however, form dipped markedly last time, which tempers enthusiasm somewhat.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

6

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

20:50 Stratford

Parikarma

11st 6lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Has three wins over hurdles but she has been below her best since returning from a 436-day break in February; down to a career-low mark in this sphere but best watched for now.

12/1

7th

6

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:17 Southwell (AW)

Parikarma

10st 12lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Six-time winner with three on the Flat and three over hurdles; returned after a lengthy absence in February but she's posted two respectable efforts over hurdles since; on dangerous mark back on the Flat but she's 0-21 on AW and others are preferred.

10/1

5th

3

4th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:10 Newton Abbot

Parikarma

11st 13lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Six-time winner with three on the Flat and three over hurdles; didn't fire at Taunton last month but her last win was over C&D (good) and she's well handicapped if she can bounce back near her best; has possibilities in change of headgear.

10/1

Form: 655253 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has lots of form under Henry Main, notably two wins in 2021; three-year losing spell is a big negative but current mark is attractive; not ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(11)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

14:07 Bath

Captain Haddock

10st 13lb

J: Miss Violet Barton

T: Heather Main

in rear

15/2

8th

7

(4)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:15 Bath

Captain Haddock

10st 11lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Heather Main

Has lots of form under Henry Main, notably two wins in 2021; three-year losing spell is a big negative but current mark is attractive; not ruled out.

14/1

3rd

6

(7)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ffos Las

Captain Haddock

9st 11lb

J: Miss Violet Barton

T: Heather Main

slowly away, in rear

10/1

Form: 4769/3 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Respectable third under Harry Snellgrove at Lingfield (2m, AW) last month on return from lengthy absence; big drop back in trip is a possible negative, however.
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9th

3

(10)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:15 Bath

Psyche

11st 0lb

J: Mr Harry Snellgrove

T: Chris Gordon

Respectable third under Harry Snellgrove at Lingfield (2m, AW) last month on return from lengthy absence; big drop back in trip is a possible negative, however.

8/1

3rd

8

(7)

27th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Psyche

10st 4lb

J: Mr Harry Snellgrove

T: Chris Gordon

His wins at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) and Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) in the summer of 2022 both came in amateur riders' races and he is 6lb lower than for the latest, but it will be some performance to win this after 638 days off; jockey has his first ride under rules.

25/1

9th

7

(2)

28th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Psyche

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Chris Gordon

Won back-to-back amateur riders' events at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) and Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) in the summer; back off the same mark as for the latest of those, but yet to prove he stays this far.

8/1

Form: 606334

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who has some encouraging form, latterly on slow ground; quite interesting off a reduced mark with useful amateur Serena Brotherton booked.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

6

(6)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Angelica K

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Made all the running to win a 1m classified event here two weeks ago; not so good at Chelmsford two days later; drops back in trip with cheekpieces given a go; not ruled out.

6/1

6th

4

(3)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Angelica K

9st 9lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Simon Hodgson

Built on her return from a short break when making virtually all in a classified event at Lingfield (1m, AW) on Tuesday; carries a 5lb penalty for that success but she's been competitive off higher marks in the past.

5/2

1st

2

(8)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:48 Lingfield (AW)

Angelica K

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Won a 1m handicap at Kempton a year ago; beaten 5l in a handicap after three months off last time and now tackles first classified race; could feature.

9/4

Form: 428906 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Usually ridden by Brodie Hampson since joining current yard; won at Windsor (11.5f) last October and second at Chepstow in June; out of sorts since, however.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

15

(1)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Breguet Boy

9st 12lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

in touch with leaders, weakened 3f out

16/1

11th

12

(14)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:15 Bath

Breguet Boy

10st 5lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

prominent

16/1

6th

6

(7)

1st Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

14:22 Brighton

Breguet Boy

10st 1lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Finished third in this contest 12 months ago but is far from certain to repeat that effort; has lost his form badly since finishing second at Chepstow in June and needs to rebound.

16/1

Form: -30565

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden; has failed to build on reappearance effort but soft/heavy ground possibly wasn't ideal the last twice; could go well off this reduced mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9

(2)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Penalty Shootout

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Rod Millman

Often a non-stayer over middle distances this term; was in the process of running okay when hampered late at Kempton dropped back to 1m last time; may build on that effort.

12/1

8th

8

(3)

11th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Penalty Shootout

9st 4lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Rod Millman

in touch with leaders

20/1

12th

13

(5)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:15 Bath

Penalty Shootout

10st 1lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

led

10/1

Form: -76920 BF

Last run: 116 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent in the last year or so and has been absent since a heavy defeat at Brighton in May; penultimate effort (runner-up over C&D) gives him place claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(14)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Hurtle

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Yet to add to his 2yo win and was out of form when last seen in the autumn; drops back to 1m having been campaigned over middle-distances over the last couple of years; others have more pressing claims.

16/1

8th

5

(1)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Hurtle

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

in rear

10/1

13th

10

(1)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:15 Bath

Hurtle

10st 9lb

J: Miss Sarah Bowen

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

pressed leader

8/1

Form: 042753

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Competitively weighted on best efforts; however, record is 0-22 and chance of finally winning depends on how well he responds to first-time blinkers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(3)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Change Of Fortune

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Just one win from 35 starts and he finished eighth of nine in a classified event at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last month; remains unexposed over this trip but he's hard to predict and others are more convincing.

14/1

8th

2

(5)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Change Of Fortune

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Record of 1-34 but his win was at Ffos Las last summer and he returned from a break with an encouraging fifth here (8.6f classified) last month; should benefit from that run and he could be dangerous back up in trip.

13/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £210.80
Straight Forecast £187.97
Tricast £2047.45
Trifecta £2940.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

French Martini

The Guardian:

Gearing's Point

The Star:

Bascinet

The Times:

Breguet Boy

RP RATINGS:

Mrs Meader

POSTDATA:

French Martini

Telegraph:

French Martini

Daily Mail:

French Martini

Daily Mirror:

French Martini

The Sun:

French Martini

Daily Record:

French Martini

D Express:

Gearing's Point