October 01 / 14.05 Bath

14.05

Soft

Goughs Solicitors Commercial Property Specialists Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Goughs Solicitors Commercial Property Specialists Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £71.60
  • Place: £13.70

Form: 3-7878

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who showed some promise when third of seven at Newmarket (7f, soft) on her final 2yo outing, but well beaten in all four handicaps this year despite a sliding mark; others preferred.
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8

(11)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

17:25 Goodwood

Alika Breeze

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Very up and down in ten races for Richard Hughes but did win over Bath's 1m on soft ground in October (2lb lower); could go well back from a break with rain about.

25/1

10th

11

(5)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

15:58 Bath

Alika Breeze

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 3f out, soon dropped to rear, weakened over 1f out

10/1

10th

11

(5)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

15:58 Bath

Alika Breeze

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 3f out, soon dropped to rear, weakened over 1f out

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 443390

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has winning form on soft ground and ran consistently well after scoring from 2lb higher at Nottingham (1m, good) in May, but below form the last twice; needs to bounce back.
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8

(10)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Soi Dao

9st 10lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Several good runs in Class 6 turf events this summer, winning at Chepstow (7f, good) in August; not at her best last time and others look stronger.

10/1

3

(8)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

15:03 Chepstow

Soi Dao

9st 10lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Had been threatening for a while before winning for Taryn Langley over 7f here, back in the cheekpieces, off 4lb lower 11 days ago; there's little wiggle room off this mark but the extra furlong's fine round a course she likes, and she's a player.

7/1

3

(5)

14th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:45 Chepstow

Soi Dao

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Largely consistent mare who was placed over 1m here (good to firm) last month and went down fighting when very close second to Romanovich over C&D (good) a fortnight later; wears headgear for first time since 2023; likely to make her presence felt again.

3/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 102041 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Can miss the break but is a dual C&D winner on good ground this year, the latest from 2lb lower 16 days ago; more impressive when successful at Chepstow (1m, soft) in May, so is respected in the conditions.
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7th

2

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ffos Las

Racing Demon

9st 12lb

J: William Cox

T: Ed de Giles

Keeps missing the break but he still went close two starts ago at Chepstow and it wasn't a bad run here last time, again over 1m; returning to further looks a good move.

11/2

5th

1

(9)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ffos Las

Racing Demon

9st 12lb

J: William Carver

T: Ed de Giles

Yet again he missed the break before going down narrowly at Chepstow last week (1m, good; handles softer); too risky when he's almost certain to give himself another uphill battle by starting slowly.

9/2

2nd

1

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:35 Chepstow

Racing Demon

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ed de Giles

Two wins and a second in four starts over C&D and he is running at this lower level for just the second time, so there are positives; on the flip side, he's almost certain to miss the break and can give it away completely at the stalls; risky.

8/1

7/1

Form: 4-3276 CD

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Sole success came on handicap debut over C&D (soft) in April last year; 2lb lower than when second of 13 at Newbury (1m, good) in May and possible to excuse two defeats since; shortlisted if ready to go after 82 days off.
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9th

11

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Johnjay

8st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Keiran Burke

Pulled hard and didn't see it out on his hurdling debut last month; two wins for Roger Teal came in the spring but it's hard to find many other positives on this Tapeta debut in a first-time tongue-tie.

25/1

6th

3

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:15 Taunton

Johnjay

11st 5lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Keiran Burke

Fair performer at his best in 23-race Flat career (most for Roger Teal; two runs for this yard) which includes two 1m wins; hooded on latest outing and today; probably best watched on hurdles debut.

20/1

5th

7

(10)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

12:50 Kempton (AW)

Johnjay

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Keiran Burke

Never landed a blow at Lingfield (1m2f) on stable/seasonal debut but may fare better with that outing under his belt; has gained both turf wins over 1m and produced his best AW effort over C&D; hood applied.

14/1

Form: 722124 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
In good form during the summer including winning a novice over C&D (firm) in August; may not have quite seen out the trip when fourth of 12 at Windsor (1m2f, good) last month, but she has it to prove on a soft surface.
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3

(8)

9th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

16:02 Brighton

Darysina Gold

9st 7lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Record of 1-14 but she nearly added to her tally when going close off this mark over C&D (good to firm) last Monday; that was much more like it on her drop back to 1m and she's a big player if she can repeat the form.

4/1

2nd

5

(5)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Darysina Gold

9st 4lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Gets away with 1m2f but she's pulled hard all four times she's tackled it and today's drop to 1m should suit; finished last in both runs this spring but ought to do much better.

7/2

2nd

5

(5)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Darysina Gold

9st 4lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Gets away with 1m2f but she's pulled hard all four times she's tackled it and today's drop to 1m should suit; finished last in both runs this spring but ought to do much better.

7/2

Form: 0790

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Not finished within 14l of the winner in four starts over 1m on turf/AW including on handicap debut at Windsor (1m, good) last month; look elsewhere.
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3

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:17 Southwell

Sense Of Reason

11st 4lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Charlie Fellowes

1m2f winner; positives to take from three of his four runs over hurdles, last time chasing home an odds-on Olly Murphy runner; thereabouts.

11/2

2nd

2

13th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:40 Fakenham

Sense Of Reason

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Charlie Fellowes

Won on the AW last summer (1m2f) and launched hurdling career with two encouraging fourths, latterly when just over 2l behind Jamada in 18-runner Lingfield maiden (2m, soft) in January; safely held on subsequent handicap debut but still considered here, with the switch to better ground a possible source of improvement.

2/1

7th
7 (6)
Chourmo

7/1

Form: 317331

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner on good and faster ground over 1m2f at Brighton this year; 5lb higher than for his latest success in August but while this trip may not be a major issue, ground softer than good probably is.
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5th

6

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:50 Bath

Chourmo

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Dan Horsford

Four-time winner, most recently in November 2024 at Newmarket (1m1f, good) off a 14lb higher mark than today's; has attracted support since joining this yard and was a close third in a classified event at Wolverhampton 65 days ago; steps back into handicaps with claims.

5/1

3rd

1

(8)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chourmo

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Dan Horsford

Scored four times on turf in 2024; on the decline since and 0-13 on AW but he was well backed when a creditable fourth in a C&D classified event ten days ago when just behind Dash Power; big player if he can build on that.

7/2

Form: -11218 CD

Last run: 68 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three wins this year including two over C&D (soft) in the spring; fast ground was against her at Doncaster last time and has been off for 68 days since, but she has won fresh; still on a career-high mark, but the return to a soft surface would be a plus.
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3rd

7

(10)

15th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

17:35 Leicester

Andromedas Kingdom

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins this year (two on soft), the latest when edging out Astronomica at Nottingham in June; now needs to bounce back from quieter runs, latterly in the Bath race dominated by two of today's rivals.

16/1

8th

2

(1)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Bath

Andromedas Kingdom

10st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins this year including two over C&D (soft) in the spring; fast ground was against her at Doncaster last time and has been off for 68 days since, but she has won fresh; still on a career-high mark, but the return to a soft surface would be a plus.

6/1

8th

2

(1)

25th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:45 Doncaster

Andromedas Kingdom

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Kicked off campaign with two wins at Bath (1m, soft) before a good second there (1m, good), and she returned to winning ways at Nottingham (1m, good to soft); it's unlikely she's going to be on slow ground today, which dents confidence somewhat, but this thriving mare is still respected.

3/1

Form: 268779 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
12lb lower than when gaining second C&D success in August 2023 and 7lb lower than when second of ten here (soft) in April; not matched that form since but hard to rule out completely if rediscovering some form.
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3rd

3

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:43 Bath

Eye Of The Water

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ronald Harris

This veteran hasn't tasted success for nearly three years; he ran okay over C&D two starts ago and when sixth at Ffos Las last week but more is needed.

11/1

6th

6

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ffos Las

Eye Of The Water

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ronald Harris

Having his 105th career start and the last of his eight wins was in August 2023; beaten 4.5l into third at Bath last time and others appeal more.

14/1

3rd

11

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Eye Of The Water

8st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ronald Harris

Has plenty of C&D form to his name, including two wins, but his losing run is approaching three years; place claims but likely vulnerable for win purposes.

12/1

20/1

Form: 857577

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won a Chelmsford novice (6f, AW) for John Ryan last December, but unplaced in all nine handicaps since including two for this yard; another 3lb drop not enough to tempt.
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8

(4)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:30 Chepstow

Kapparis Kid

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Ben Lund

Dual 6f AW winner for Tony Carroll in early part of this year, but not quite at same level for current stable in recent months; drops back to a more suitable trip after recent 1m defeat but still makes only limited appeal.

20/1

6th

8

(5)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Kapparis Kid

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Ben Lund

His three wins have come on AW and he has been unplaced in all nine turf runs; on a basement mark but there are risks attached.

20/1

6th

8

(5)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Kapparis Kid

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Ben Lund

His three wins have come on AW and he has been unplaced in all nine turf runs; on a basement mark but there are risks attached.

20/1

Form: 305564 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Course regular who has dropped 1lb lower than when making all over C&D (good) in April; far from disgraced when fourth of 12 back here (good) last month; has form on a soft surface; shortlisted.
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11th

13

(9)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Bath

Havana Goldrush

9st 1lb

J: William Cox

T: John & Rhys Flint

Course regular who has dropped 1lb lower than when making all over C&D (good) in April; far from disgraced when fourth of 12 back here (good) last month; has form on a soft surface; shortlisted.

10/1

4th

5

(4)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:35 Bath

Havana Goldrush

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: John & Rhys Flint

Dominated from the front over C&D (good) off today's mark for Stan Moore in April but not quite in that same form on any of three starts for current stable; others have more pressing claims.

10/1

6th

5

(6)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:12 Bath

Havana Goldrush

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

Dual C&D winner (same race in April the past two seasons), both under aggressive rides; again didn't look to see out 1m2f last time but he'd lost his way prior to that anyway.

10/1

12th
10 (13)
Magna Vega

33/1

Form: 053668

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
0-9; best effort when third of nine on stable debut at Windsor (1m, good; first-time cheekpieces) in May, but not matched that form in three starts since; something to prove back in trip.
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5

(2)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Magna Vega

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Nikki Evans

12-race maiden; ran well over 1m here on his stable debut last May but backward steps ever since; hopes pinned on the new, longer trip and the addition of blinkers (has worn a visor and cheekpieces in the past) sparking a revival.

25/1

5

(2)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Magna Vega

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Nikki Evans

12-race maiden; ran well over 1m here on his stable debut last May but backward steps ever since; hopes pinned on the new, longer trip and the addition of blinkers (has worn a visor and cheekpieces in the past) sparking a revival.

25/1

10

(8)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Magna Vega

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Nikki Evans

11-race maiden; given every chance here a month ago but finished behind Douglas Dc and Little Tiger.

14/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: -07072 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
1-22, the win coming at Lingfield (1m, AW) last November; ran well when second of 12 at Windsor (1m, good) last month and just 1lb higher, but there is a query about the ground.
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5th

8

(9)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Raqraaq

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Both wins have come over C&D but latest was in January 2025; finished third over 7f here in March but he's struggled in both subsequent runs and others are preferred.

20/1

8th

10

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Raqraaq

9st 4lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Patrick Chamings

Both wins on Lingfield AW but runner-up twice from six starts here; having run so poorly back on turf last time is the big stumbling block.

25/1

12th

9

(12)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Raqraaq

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Dual winner here on the AW over 1m; bounced back from a couple of lesser efforts when third of nine here on the AW over 7f last time but he could do without the rain on this switch back to turf (well beaten in three starts on soft).

13/2

Non-runners

Desert Footsteps

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £768.50
Straight Forecast £529.71
Tricast £3928.23
Trifecta £3955.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Racing Demon

The Guardian:

Desert Footsteps

The Times:

Johnjay

Daily Mirror:

Darysina Gold

WEST COUNTRY:

Chourmo

POSTDATA:

Havana Goldrush

D Express:

Andromedas Kingdom

RP RATINGS:

Soi Dao

The Star:

Desert Footsteps

The Sun:

Johnjay

Telegraph:

Racing Demon

Daily Mail:

Racing Demon

Daily Record:

Racing Demon