October 01 / 16.55 Bath

16.55

Soft

Silvershine Turf Services Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 5f 10y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Silvershine Turf Services Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 000880 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Five-time turf winner on a variety of ground, but has shown precious little in nine starts for this yard despite a plummeting mark; market should indicate whether a revival is expected.
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1st

4

(4)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:55 Bath

Speedacus

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: John Butler

Five-time turf winner on a variety of ground, but has shown precious little in nine starts for this yard despite a plummeting mark; market should indicate whether a revival is expected.

14/1

13th

5

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Speedacus

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: John Butler

Five-time winner over 5f on turf; out of form since joining present yard, but has dropped to a good mark and may do better on return from a break.

25/1

5/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 535501

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Looked to be going the wrong way prior to making it tenth-time lucky in a Brighton apprentice event (6f, good; 33-1) a fortnight ago; 3lb rise manageable and shortlisted if coping with the return to 5f and soft ground.
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1st

3

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:13 Sandown

Marching Mac

9st 7lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Multiple sprint winner who coped well with the rise in grade (Class 2) at Windsor on Monday and gets in here off a 3lb lower mark; that was from off the pace but can race prominently (drawn in 1); good chance.

9/2

3rd

8

(8)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

19:39 Windsor

Marching Mac

8st 11lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Multiple wins at sprint trips; they were all in lower grades than today but he's not badly treated, even from 3lb wrong, and the slower the ground the better his chance against some who prefer good ground.

13/2

4th

3

(5)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:05 Chepstow

Marching Mac

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Seven turf wins on ground ranging from good to heavy; not in peak form on AW this year but last autumn's wins at Bath (5.5f, heavy) and Leicester (5f, soft) make him of firm interest off this mark.

9/2

12/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 132689 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
1lb lower than when winning here (5.7f, firm) in July and has form on a soft surface, but his last two efforts leave him with a bit to prove.
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2nd

6

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:08 Bath

Sisters In The Sky

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Landed this race off 7lb higher last year; couldn't get involved over the bare 5f here 18 days ago but his two previous runs over this slightly longer trip were encouraging; likely there or thereabouts.

7/1

9th

10

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Sisters In The Sky

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

C&D winner who comes here in decent nick, fourth of nine in 5.7f classified event here eight days ago; not out of things back in handicap company.

12/1

4th

6

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:50 Bath

Sisters In The Sky

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Last three turf wins came on this track, on extremes of going; went quiet on the AW earlier in the year but he came from a long way back to take a late third over C&D in May and has better claims than most.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 767721 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
All three turf wins have come on good and faster ground, the latest at Windsor (5f, good to firm) 15 days ago; runner-up in his only previous go on soft ground, though, so is respected despite a 5lb higher mark.
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8th

4

(12)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Cabeza De Llave

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

C&D winner; no win anywhere since October 2024 but he's been placed this year on both his visits to Windsor (5f, good to firm); drawn wider this time but he's considered each-way.

10/1

3rd

8

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Cabeza De Llave

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Attwater

His losing run goes back to October 2024 and he was only fifth at Lingfield (5f, good) last month, but prior to that he was second over this C&D (good to firm) and the return to Windsor could be a plus for this two-time C&D winner; he's one to consider.

7/1

10/1

Form: 19-383

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over 6f on the AW late last year and is 0-6 on turf, though she ran with credit when third of nine over C&D (good) in June; now 4lb lower, but soft ground wouldn't be ideal.
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9th

8

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Havechatma

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dean Ivory

5yo mare who recorded her sixth AW win when scoring at Southwell (5f) last month; record of 0-10 on turf but she's 4lb lower back in this sphere and she ran well for a long way at Windsor in August; not ruled out.

11/2

8

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Havechatma

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dean Ivory

5yo mare who recorded her sixth AW win when scoring at Southwell (5f) last month; record of 0-10 on turf but she's 4lb lower back in this sphere and she ran well for a long way at Windsor in August; not ruled out.

11/2

1st

3

(8)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Havechatma

9st 9lb

J: Jefferson Smith

T: Dean Ivory

Recent form-figures look less than encouraging but she returned from a short break with a respectable fourth at Windsor and then showed up well for a long way over 6f at Lingfield; now returns to the C&D of her last three successes and she's back to her last winning mark; might be the answer.

6/1

Form: 734515 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Only fifth of nine here (5.7f, good) last time, but that came under a 4lb penalty just 24 hours after winning at Chepstow (5f, good); has winning form on soft ground and could go well back down 2lb.
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3rd

7

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Some Nightmare

8st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John O’Shea

In good form this year without managing to put his head in front; eligible for weaker races than this though and could prove vulnerable.

7/1

3rd

4

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:05 Chepstow

Some Nightmare

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

Six of his eight wins have been at this track, the last three over today's distance; must come into calculations.

9/4

Form: 645-84

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has twice made the frame here, the latest when fourth of eight over this trip (good) last time; hood returns but he needs more if he is to make it ninth-time lucky.
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4

(5)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:10 Chepstow

Fishermans Cottage

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Malcolm Saunders

1-15 but has been running well since returning from seven months off in May, including when second of ten in his only previous start down at this level; beaten just over a length into second of six in a 0-55 handicap over C&D nine days ago and that reads well in this company.

11/4

2nd

4

(6)

23rd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:25 Chepstow

Fishermans Cottage

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Malcolm Saunders

6f win at Salisbury on his seasonal return last month; series of good runs in defeat since but needs to raise his game judged on latest Bath effort (behind Darkened Edge and lucky to finish in front of Coco Hill).

4/1

3rd

9

(9)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:08 Bath

Fishermans Cottage

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Malcolm Saunders

Won at Salisbury on his reappearance and he has finished second over 5.7f here on his last two starts; should give it another good go.

9/2

Form: 806-74

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
May have needed the run after 222 days off when fourth of five at Lingfield (5f, AW) in August, but that took his record to 0-15; needs a big step forward.
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9th

9

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

13:28 Bath

Storm Venture

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Thomas Faulkner

in touch with leaders, pushed along after 1f, lost position 2f out, weakened and lost touch inside final furlong

12/1

9th

9

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

13:28 Bath

Storm Venture

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Thomas Faulkner

in touch with leaders, pushed along after 1f, lost position 2f out, weakened and lost touch inside final furlong

12/1

5

(4)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:37 Bath

Storm Venture

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Thomas Faulkner

Still a maiden after 17 starts but she's dropped a long way in the weights and was a clear second over C&D (heavy; blinkers added) 11 days ago; that was a bold bid and she looks interesting off same mark here.

11/4

10/1

Form: 095674

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-15, but he put up one of his better efforts when beaten 3l into fourth of nine behind Cabeza De Llave at Windsor (5f, good; first-time visor) 15 days ago; enjoyed anything but a clear passage there, but not sure whether he can repeat it.
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2nd

8

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:20 Epsom

Haveagobeau

8st 7lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Jim Boyle

Lingfield AW classified winner in March but was safely held in two turf outings (also 1m2f) last month; others hold more pressing claims.

25/1

5th

3

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:12 Lingfield

Haveagobeau

9st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jim Boyle

Dual Polytrack winner here this year, latterly in 0-50 company; didn't look to have any excuses back on turf (now 0-19) off this mark early in the month and needs more.

8/1

5th

5

(7)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Windsor

Haveagobeau

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jim Boyle

Took an age to get off the mark, finally opening his account at the 31st attempt in a 1m2f handicap at Lingfield (AW) in January; four runs since, twice finishing second before recording another Lingfield success six weeks ago; still unexposed at this trip and he is effective on turf.

7/2

7/1

Form: 515526 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Just 2-42, but his record here so far this year reads 2212; handles soft ground and holds each-way claims again if the switch to blinkers from cheekpieces has an effect.
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3

(5)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Media Guest

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Mark Gillard

2-45, with the latest win coming at Bath (5.5f, good) last July; tailed off on his return at Salisbury (5f, good to firm; reported to have had a respiratory issue) two weeks ago; has form over this far but others are currently preferred.

20/1

3

(5)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Salisbury

Media Guest

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Mark Gillard

Has a poor strike-rate and is the only runner who lacks recent match practice, having been absent since last October; best watched unless the market speaks favourably.

33/1

5th

9

(8)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Media Guest

8st 11lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Mark Gillard

Had a good record at Bath until tailed off here (5f, heavy) last time in first-time blinkers; however, the ground may have been too much and he's back in cheekpieces today; has shown promise on soft going; could go well.

10/1

Non-runners

Apache Star, Chaotic

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £48.30
Straight Forecast £53.56
Tricast £673.86
Trifecta £643.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cabeza De Llave

POSTDATA:

Apache Star

NEWMARKET:

Marching Mac

WEST COUNTRY:

Fishermans Cottage

The Guardian:

Marching Mac

RP RATINGS:

Cabeza De Llave

Telegraph:

Cabeza De Llave

Daily Mail:

Cabeza De Llave

Daily Mirror:

Cabeza De Llave

The Sun:

Cabeza De Llave

Daily Record:

Cabeza De Llave

The Times:

Apache Star

D Express:

Apache Star

The Star:

Apache Star