October 10 / 13.25 Bath

13.25

Soft

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 2m 1f 24y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 146772 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Slow starter but that's not overly worrying in a staying race and she stuck to her guns when a clear second at Ffos Las (2m, heavy); should be in the mix.
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3rd

5

(9)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Goodwood

Russian Rumour

9st 7lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Multiple staying wins on turf and the AW and she's back on her most recent winning mark, at Nottingham (1m6f, good) in May; put a couple of modest runs in June behind her when a close third of four at Lingfield 25 days ago but likely to need more for this.

16/1

3rd

2

(4)

4th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Lingfield

Russian Rumour

10st 0lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Multiple winner but a 9yo now and hasn't been at her best in last two races, beaten 18l at Goodwood and then last of the three at Newbury (both at 2m); on last winning mark if she could stage a revival.

6/1

3rd

2

(1)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:05 Newbury

Russian Rumour

9st 11lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Usually consistent, but her modest effort at Goodwood (2m, soft) last time was disappointing given she does handle any ground; needs to bounce back from that.

5/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 223662

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 26 runs came in a soft-ground 2m handicap last September; only 3lb higher and he returned to form with a second at Catterick; possible.
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2

(1)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

15:24 Newcastle (AW)

Tarbat Ness

9st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Berry

Struggled at York in July after winning his previous start by a wide margin at Carlisle (2m1f, good), but got back on track with a solid effort at Newmarket last time; he's 2-2 over this C&D, both coming earlier this year, and has to be considered.

9/4

3rd

2

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newmarket (July)

Tarbat Ness

9st 12lb

J: Luke Catton

T: John Berry

Two wins at Newcastle (2m, AW) early this year and another at Carlisle (2m1f, good) last month; struggled at York last time but he had a wide draw and was badly hampered at a crucial stage; can put a line through that and he's not ruled out on this drop back in grade.

9/1

12th

7

(14)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Tarbat Ness

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John Berry

Two wins at Newcastle (2m, AW) early this year and another at Carlisle (2m1f, good) three weeks ago; this 7yo is up 5lb to a career-high mark and everything dropped right last time, but he's nevertheless entitled to respect having won in fine style.

9/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 500-18 CD BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
After two wins over hurdles she bounded clear for an 8l success over C&D in June (good to soft); didn't run that well after a three-month break over 1m6f here last month and has a bit to prove off this high a mark.
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3rd

1

31st Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:45 Cartmel

Al Sayah

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Neil Mulholland

Well held when fourth over C&D on latest hurdling start but previously caught the eye when finishing strongly for close third in competitive race at Haydock (3m, good; first-time visor) and has since won on the Flat; raced mainly on good ground but was once placed on heavy on the Flat; shortlisted.

4/1

1st

1

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 208y

Class 5

15:27 Nottingham

Al Sayah

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Neil Mulholland

Three wins over hurdles since last seen on the Flat, going almost two stone up the weights; withdrawn on account of unsuitable (good to firm) ground last summer, which would be a concern, but she's much better treated on the Flat now.

2/1

4th

2

25th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:23 Cartmel

Al Sayah

11st 10lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Neil Mulholland

5-14 over hurdles, the latest win gained at Taunton (3m, good; wore cheekpieces) last month; posted another career-best performance when finishing well from the rear for close third in valuable Haydock handicap (3m, good; first-time visor) 16 days ago and commands respect here.

5/1

5/1

Form: 442313

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Admirably consistent handicapper from 1m2f to 1m6f but goes further this afternoon and ground this slow will be a first.
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6th

10

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

19:43 Salisbury

Grey Owl

9st 1lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Emma Lavelle

Gained his only career win in this 12 months ago when 3lb lower and perhaps unlucky not to have won last week at Lingfield (2m AW) given the trouble he found in running; good or quicker ground might be ideal but effective on good to soft.

7/2

3rd

6

(8)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Grey Owl

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Emma Lavelle

Sole win was at Salisbury (1m6f) last August but he's a reliable type who has hasn't been beaten far in his two runs this season including a clear second at Salisbury; looks worth another try at this trip and he's still unexposed on AW; shortlisted.

7/2

5

(1)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Bath

Grey Owl

8st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Emma Lavelle

Well suited by a stiff 1m6f and his clear comeback second at Salisbury a month ago has been boosted by the winner going in again since; only 1lb higher and his claims are obvious.

3/1

17/2

Form: 632472

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
No match for Calshot Spit here last month but he has a 6lb pull on that rival and that was his first run after three months away (stable debut); further positives are today's slower ground and the booking of Oisin Murphy.
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8th

9

(6)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Nottingham

Tigerten

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Michael Blake

midfield, outpaced up the centre 4f out, weakened and eased over 1f out

16/1

8th

9

(6)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Nottingham

Tigerten

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Michael Blake

midfield, outpaced up the centre 4f out, weakened and eased over 1f out

16/1

5th

4

(5)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

14:07 Bath

Tigerten

11st 1lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Michael Blake

in touch with leaders

6/1

OUR TIP

15/2

Form: 4/2-05

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner; only 6l away last time at Pontefract (2m1f, good to firm) on ground that would have been on the lively side for her; can see her going well.
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6th

3

(10)

10th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:25 Bath

Zestful

10st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Martin Keighley

Dual hurdle winner; only 6l away last time at Pontefract (2m1f, good to firm) on ground that would have been on the lively side for her; can see her going well.

15/2

5th

6

(2)

19th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 5

16:05 Pontefract

Zestful

9st 11lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Martin Keighley

took keen hold, midfield, headway after 8f, outpaced over 2f out, kept on

10/1

11th

8

(9)

19th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Zestful

10st 13lb

J: Mr Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

midfield, outpaced then weakened over 3f out

12/1

Form: 4/6-32

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won his latest race over hurdles two weeks ago and that after finishing runner-up on the Flat (2m1f); clearly in good order and won't mind this ground.
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6th

4

22nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 3

15:53 Exeter

Made For You

11st 9lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: John & Rhys Flint

Six-time hurdle winner, most recently in five-runner race at Worcester (2m7f, soft) last month; still on workable mark after recent 3lb rise but needs to bounce back from poor Flat run 12 days ago.

8/1

7th

4

(5)

10th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:25 Bath

Made For You

9st 13lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

Won his latest race over hurdles two weeks ago and that after finishing runner-up on the Flat (2m1f); clearly in good order and won't mind this ground.

6/1

6

27th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Worcester

Made For You

11st 8lb

J: Connor Brace

T: John & Rhys Flint

Consistent under both codes since joining the Flints, narrowly missing out at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) in July; similarly close second the last time a stayers' trip was tried in March 2023 off 6lb higher; chance.

100/30

4/1

Form: 522211 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Made all over C&D (good; 6lb lower) last month and followed up with a narrow success over hurdles; handles this softer ground fine and this career-high mark might not be beyond him.
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3rd

2

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:50 Fontwell

Calshot Spit

12st 0lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Acts on fast and heavy ground; dual course winner, more recently when clinging on by a short head in December (2m2f, heavy ground); back on the same mark today but he's struggled in his last two runs and needs to get back on track.

12/1

33/1

Form: 90/0/9

Last run: 260 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won a Flat maiden in Ireland; won twice over hurdles earlier this year but well held in his final two races in that scene; also tailed off on the AW in January on sole Flat run in the last two years.
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4th

5

6th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:52 Plumpton

San Pedro

10st 13lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

prominent, not fluent 4 out, soon lost ground, struggling from 3 out

10/1

4th

5

6th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:52 Plumpton

San Pedro

10st 13lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

prominent, not fluent 4 out, soon lost ground

10/1

Form: 564445

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
1m4f Group 3 winner in Germany back in the day; kept plugging away over 2m at Ffos Las (good to soft) in July and might be about to rediscover some form.
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3rd

5

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

17:02 Ffos Las

Adrian

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

Far too inconsistent to rely upon heavily but lost out only narrowly to Buck Barrow when clear second in C&D classified (good to soft) in June and is 1lb better off with that rival today.

10/1

2nd

1

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

20:20 Ffos Las

Adrian

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Bernard Llewellyn

A regressive 9yo who last won in 2021, a 1m4f Group 3 in Germany; well beaten after a break and probably wants 2m ideally.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £46.20
Straight Forecast £41.43
Tricast £478.60
Trifecta £526.70

Selections

Telegraph:

Calshot Spit

RP RATINGS:

Grey Owl

POSTDATA:

Russian Rumour

SPOTLIGHT:

Tigerten

D Express:

Made For You

The Guardian:

Calshot Spit

The Sun:

Calshot Spit

Daily Record:

Calshot Spit

The Times:

Grey Owl

Daily Mirror:

Grey Owl

The Star:

Tigerten

LAMBOURN:

Russian Rumour

Daily Mail:

Russian Rumour