October 01 / 14.40 Bath

14.40

Soft

Goughs Solicitors Commercial Property Specialists Handicap (Div II)

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

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 24-371 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won a division of this race on soft a year ago and was back off the same mark when successful back here (good; first-time hood) last month; now 4lb higher but still respected.
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4th

3

(4)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:53 Salisbury

Albus Anne

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jimmy Fox

All five of her wins have been at Bath (1m/1m2f) with four of them on soft/heavy, the latest over 1m2f in October off a 4lb lower mark than today's; third in both starts over this C&D and she's proven fresh, so is of some interest on her first start for 188 days.

20/1

1st

6

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

13:55 Bath

Albus Anne

9st 10lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jimmy Fox

Loves it here and beat nine rivals with ease on her latest visit in September (1m, heavy); a 5lb rise could have been worse and she stays this far.

11/4

8/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: -50436

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Both wins came in the summer of 2023 including at Nottingham (1m, heavy); now 6lb lower and has an each-way shout with the conditions not an issue; stable also runs City Cyclone.
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9th

8

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Equion

9st 3lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Triple turf winner who is 1-19 on AW; perked up with a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December but he's not come close to that form in three subsequent runs; may have needed his Nottingham reappearance last month but his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip and others are more convincing.

16/1

4th

5

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

18:35 Nottingham

Equion

8st 7lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Dual C&D winner who had a near-miss off this mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December; didn't fire in his final two runs during the winter but has claims if he can rediscover his spark after a break.

10/1

5th

4

(5)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Kempton (AW)

Equion

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

6lb below his last winning mark but recent form has been patchy, his narrow defeat at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month surrounded by lesser efforts at the same track; 1-18 on AW; others more compelling.

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 9/0444 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced since winning a novice over C&D (good to soft) as a 3yo, but recent efforts such as when fourth of 12 at Windsor (1m, good) last time show that the ability remains; not dismissed.
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7th

4

(12)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bella Veneta

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

towards rear on outer

7/1

4

(12)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bella Veneta

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Missed the whole of 2023 but has been consistent in handicaps since last summer; didn't enjoy a clear run when third of six over C&D last month, but was still well held and that didn't really prove her stamina.

7/1

3rd

5

(5)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

17:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bella Veneta

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Lightly raced for her age; proving consistent for this yard, again making the frame when fourth of seven over 9.4f here in January; chance hinges on her staying this much longer trip (some encouragement from pedigree).

15/2

Form: 184043

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 18 starts under rules came at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in January; beaten just over 2l into third of 12 behind Judge Frank at Windsor (1m, good) 15 days ago and is now 4lb better off; might not be far away.
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5th

5

(5)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

City Cyclone

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won here over 7f in February either side of wins over this trip at Kempton; encountered a wide trip when down the field in a higher grade than this last time and he may well be able to bounce back.

8/1

8th

11

(8)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Kempton (AW)

City Cyclone

8st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Arrives seeking a four-timer, two of the wins over C&D, and he hasn't been treated punitively by the assessor having gone up just 6lb; this is a much stiffer test of his credentials but there are no doubts surrounding his wellbeing.

12/1

1st

6

(8)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

City Cyclone

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Has started 2026 with wins over C&D and in a small field at Wolverhampton (7f); only 1lb higher on the hat-trick bid but this is more competitive and he's drawn widest.

5/1

12/1

Form: 447263 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner on good ground just over a year ago; has run well in his last two visits having dropped well down the weights, but losing run is now up to 16; handles good to soft, unraced on soft.
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3rd

1

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ciotog

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Has plenty of form over C&D including two wins; losing run up to 18, but he has never raced down at this level before so can't be dismissed by any means; stable also runs Sorted.

5/1

6th

2

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:12 Bath

Ciotog

9st 8lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Has done all his winning at about 1m, including four times at Bath; has bits of 1m2f form but doesn't look the percentage call; losing run is mounting up.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Ciotog

10st 9lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Four C&D wins on good or slower (handles good to firm, not at best in one run on firm); not at his best this year but that is reflected in his much-reduced mark; risky but not impossible.

6/1

8/1

Form: 605663

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has dropped 7lb lower than when winning at Nottingham (1m, heavy) in April last year and last month's third of seven at Lingfield (1m, AW) was a step back in the right direction; possibilities if building on it.
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10th

9

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Molly Valentine

10st 1lb

J: Mr Jake Holman

T: Stephanie Cassidy

String of poor efforts since going close for Dean Ivory here last June; would be a surprise winner back in headgear under Jake Holman (0-7 to date).

50/1

10th

4

(5)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Molly Valentine

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Lost her way for Dean Ivory last backend and has struggled in two runs for two yards this spring; would be a surprise winner.

100/1

7th

2

(13)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Molly Valentine

11st 2lb

J: Mr Jake Holman

T: Stephanie Cassidy

All four wins when trained by Dean Ivory; finished last of 12 at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) on her sole start for Clare Hobson last month; headgear removed for stable debut; hard to make a case for.

50/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: -54374

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
0-9 with his best effort for this yard when third of 11 at Haydock (1m2f, good) in July; down in grade but not sure dropping back in trip is the answer.
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1st

2

(6)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Savanna King

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Well-related ex-Gosden maiden who's gone as far as 1m4f and been expensive to follow; didn't improve for the drop back to this trip last time but the handicapper's given him every chance on his AW debut.

10/1

1st

2

(6)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Savanna King

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Well-related ex-Gosden maiden who's gone as far as 1m4f and been expensive to follow; didn't improve for the drop back to this trip last time but the handicapper's given him every chance on his AW debut.

10/1

7th

1

(11)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Bath

Savanna King

10st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Joseph Parr

0-9 with his best effort for this yard when third of 11 at Haydock (1m2f, good) in July; down in grade but not sure dropping back in trip is the answer.

8/1

Form: 333421 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Missed 2023; has run consistently well since returning in April but is 5lb higher than when winning easily under Taryn Langley at Brighton (1m, soft) last month; could go well if in the same mood, though a record of 2-45 sounds a note of caution.
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6th

8

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Bath

James Park Woods

8st 12lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Won twice in the space of three days last September, over C&D and then following up at Brighton (both on slower than good); yet to shine this year and the ground may not be soft enough for him to show his best.

12/1

7th

5

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:45 Nottingham

James Park Woods

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Well held in his last four starts but he may have needed the run at Bath two weeks ago and he's now back on the same mark as when completing a double at Brighton (1m, soft) in September; has claims if he can recapture that form and any rain would be a bonus.

10/1

12th

8

(9)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

James Park Woods

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

All four wins have come on good to soft/soft ground in September, including over C&D last autumn off 6lb lower; record returning from a break down the years is far from inspiring.

25/1

Form: 024333 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Running consistently well on good and faster ground since July, but his latest win came on heavy ground at Windsor just under a year ago; now 4lb lower; worth a second look.
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2nd

4

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

Marsh Benham

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Baker

Four wins here (three over this trip) and has dropped 2lb below his last winning mark; defied a five-month absence as a 3yo, but his reappearance efforts in the meantime suggest this first start in seven months may be needed.

16/1

5

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Marsh Benham

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Baker

Has defied current mark three times, including in this race 12 months ago, and Jack Callan removes a bonus 5lb today; close second at Brighton (7f) latest start; respected.

11/2

20/1

Form: 263477 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Placed three times over C&D this year including on soft ground, but losing run up to 27 and he was behind two of these back here last month; cheekpieces removed after one use.
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6th

9

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Ravenglass

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Strong at the finish when winning a C&D handicap last May off 1lb higher; retains all his ability, in the frame on his last two start, and going back over this trip will suit; one of two runners for the stable.

11/2

4th

2

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Ravenglass

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Last of five wins came at this track (7f) in May 2025 off this mark; returned to form when beaten a head here (7f, good) 12 days ago but not sure the step back to 6f for the first time since February 2024 will be in his favour.

7/2

2nd

8

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:03 Chepstow

Ravenglass

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

C&D win last May came off a 1lb higher mark; promising seasonal return in April but two lesser runs have followed; stable also run Sioux Warrior.

12/1

14/1

Form: 251735 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner, the latest when just getting the better of Ciotog in August; now just 1lb higher, but although he has run well on a soft surface all seven turf wins have come on good or faster; others more solid.
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6th

7

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Bath

Fact Or Fable

9st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Eight-time turf winner including three over C&D (good to firm/firm); disappointing effort on his final start last year and he was held in sixth here on his reappearance 12 days ago; may come on for that.

14/1

6th

8

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Fact Or Fable

8st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: J S Moore

Eight-time turf winner including three over C&D (good to firm/firm); well handicapped on his best form in 2025 but he's not easy to predict and he ended last season on a low note; market should guide after 169 days off.

16/1

8th

13

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Fact Or Fable

8st 6lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: J S Moore

Close up behind James Park Woods here three starts back but comfortably held on two subsequent visits, latterly in Lovely Jubly's race.

20/1

Form: 609411 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Winless in his first eight starts, but now bids for a hat-trick after wins on good ground at Chepstow (7f) and Windsor (1m, first-time cheekpieces) last month; another 3lb rise fair enough, but he would have made more appeal on drying ground.
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8th

11

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Judge Frank

9st 1lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Well held all four runs this season but has had excuses with one thing and another, latterly when drawn out of it over C&D nine days ago (among the favourites); has gone well here previously and is one to consider off a career-low mark.

10/1

8th

6

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Chepstow

Judge Frank

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: John & Rhys Flint

Both wins came in September 2024; tends to race prominently and if his natural exuberance can be harnessed then he would not be far away.

4/1

7th

12

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Judge Frank

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: John & Rhys Flint

Went back-to-back in good-ground handicaps (7f/1m, including here) in September 2024 but no wins since and two runs last month (led before weakening) don't suggest another crack at this trip will turn the ship around.

8/1

Form: 726279

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
A mixed bag so far, going close at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in June and Sandown (1m, good to firm; first-time visor) the following month, but hasn't threatened in his other six starts; enough to prove especially in the conditions.
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13th

8

(3)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Bath

Never Mind Me

9st 7lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Andrew Balding

A mixed bag so far, going close at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in June and Sandown (1m, good to firm; first-time visor) the following month, but hasn't threatened in his other six starts; enough to prove especially in the conditions.

14/1

9th

11

(11)

10th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

17:35 Lingfield (AW)

Never Mind Me

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Twice beaten half a length this summer, at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) in June and at Sandown (1m, good to firm) in July; a player on those efforts, but he reportedly bled at Kempton last month which would be a concern.

7/1

7th

10

(5)

12th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Kempton (AW)

Never Mind Me

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Took his record to 0-6 but emerged with credit when second of ten at Sandown 12 days ago (1m, good to firm; visored first time), keeping on well; 2lb higher today but returning to Polytrack will be no issue and he's a leading contender.

9/2

100/1

Form: 06000-

Last run: 404 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Beat just one rival in five starts last year; makes no appeal back from 404 days off.
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14th

14

(14)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Bath

Azamhan

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Richard Hawker

Beat just one rival in five starts last year; makes no appeal back from 404 days off.

100/1

12th

8

(1)

24th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:30 Chepstow

Azamhan

9st 7lb

J: William Cox

T: Richard Hawker

midfield on outer, dropped to rear over 3f out, soon no impression

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £51.30
Straight Forecast £29.66
Tricast £214.57
Trifecta £418.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Albus Anne

Telegraph:

James Park Woods

POSTDATA:

Marsh Benham

NEWMARKET:

Savanna King

The Sun:

Ciotog

WEST COUNTRY:

Ravenglass

D Express:

Bella Veneta

RP RATINGS:

Albus Anne

Daily Mail:

Albus Anne

The Star:

Albus Anne

Daily Record:

Albus Anne

The Times:

Marsh Benham

The Guardian:

James Park Woods

Daily Mirror:

James Park Woods