October 31 / 13.58 Bath

13.58

Soft

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 5f 160y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 187957 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row at Ayr (6f/5f, good/good to firm) this summer; he's below his last winning mark and may be fine on slow ground, but his form since those wins has been patchy; claims aren't compelling.
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4th

3

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Pop Star

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Well-backed when winning over 5f at Carlisle two runs back; not disgraced off this 5lb higher mark when fourth to Stirrup Cup over 6f (soft) on same track last week; a possible.

5/1

4th

4

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Pop Star

9st 11lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Ended a run of duck eggs with 5f success at Carlisle (good) ten days ago and although back up 5lb he remains well treated on historical data, which includes 6f win off current mark (two years ago); respected.

2/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 475962

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two wins earlier in the season (5f/6f, soft/good to soft) and she was back on song when a close second off this mark at Nottingham (6f, soft) last Thursday; strong claims if repeating that latest form.
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3rd

3

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

19:39 Ffos Las

Cypriot Diaspora

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Rod Millman

Two wins and a second to her name in three runs here, all over C&D; slid to a dangerous mark now, being 8lb lower than when last successful, but she's lost her way this year; soft ground ideal, so the more rain the better for her.

10/1

6th

8

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Leicester

Cypriot Diaspora

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Five-time winner from 32 starts, the latest success coming at Ffos Las (7.5f, soft) last August; below her best in three starts this year and this drop back to 6f isn't certain to suit, but she is back on a handy mark.

10/1

8th

6

(10)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Cypriot Diaspora

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Rod Millman

A dual winner over the extended 7f at Ffos Las (good/soft) last August; made an encouraging return when fifth over 7f at Kempton in March but well held back on turf at Leicester 12 days ago.

14/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 325-51

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who won at Chelmsford (6f, AW) in August on second start for this yard; also effective on turf (has shown promise on slow ground) and could have more to offer for the stable; key player.
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3rd

7

(8)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Happy Tears

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Failed to fire at Newcastle last time, an effort that was disappointing given she broke on terms; on the same mark as for her Chelmsford win in August but others have more pressing claims.

8/1

3rd

7

(8)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Happy Tears

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Failed to fire at Newcastle last time, an effort that was disappointing given she broke on terms; on the same mark as for her Chelmsford win in August but others have more pressing claims.

8/1

5th

5

(11)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Newcastle (AW)

Happy Tears

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Overcame a tardy start to win at Chelmsford in August (6f) but she hasn't got away with it twice since; feasibly weighted but her propensity for missing the break makes her a risky proposition.

12/1

Form: 664634 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
9yo whose losing sequence goes back to 2021; however, he often runs well here, as was the case when third over C&D (heavy) two starts ago, and he's since been a good fourth at Southwell (6f, AW); can be thereabouts.
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4th

3

(1)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beyond Equal

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

took keen hold, prominent, going okay over 1f out, lost third final strides

8/1

4th

3

(1)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beyond Equal

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

took keen hold, prominent, going okay over 1f out, lost third final strides

8/1

4th

7

(3)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Beyond Equal

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Stuart Kittow

dwelt start

6/1

Form: 155260 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 141645 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
3yo who won over C&D (good) on stable debut in April and added wins in May (5f, heavy) and June (6f, good to soft); hasn't kicked on from there but he hasn't run badly the last twice and is not ruled out.
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2nd

8

(11)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Sub Thirteen

8st 12lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Jeremy Scott

Got back on song for his new yard with third of ten in 1m Chepstow handicap 23 days ago; no forlorn hope off an easing mark.

11/1

3rd

1

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Sub Thirteen

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Jeremy Scott

Has done most racing, and gained all his wins, in sprints, apparently not seeing it out in a few runs over 7f; having a first run in a 0-55 but has regressed this year and stamina would have to be a concern.

10/1

8th

6

(10)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:25 Chepstow

Sub Thirteen

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Jeremy Scott

A fair 6f scorer for Tony Carroll but largely below par this season for his present handler, 13th of 14 in 6f Windsor handicap two weeks ago; others are preferred.

25/1

Form: 445809 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Six-time course winner (various ground) who runs off the same mark as when winning at Ffos Las in June; however, she's failed to shine here on her three runs this autumn and needs to turn things around.
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7th

3

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Sarahs Verse

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Ronald Harris

Six-time course winner (various ground) who runs off the same mark as when winning at Ffos Las in June; however, she's failed to shine here on her three runs this autumn and needs to turn things around.

12/1

7th

3

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Sarahs Verse

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Ronald Harris

Six-time course winner (various ground) who runs off the same mark as when winning at Ffos Las in June; however, she's failed to shine here on her three runs this autumn and needs to turn things around.

12/1

9th

7

(7)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:10 Bath

Sarahs Verse

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Ronald Harris

Versatile ground-wise and has won six times at this track; most recent win came off this mark at Ffos Las in June but she had a major blip over C&D (heavy) 20 days ago and needs to bounce back after that heavy defeat.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 331578 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made all twice here last year (firm/heavy) and has added three wins this season (5f/6f); not written off but she hasn't been at her best here on her last few starts and needs to raise her game.
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4th

3

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Connies Rose

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Grace Harris

Multiple course winner, the latest last September (6f, soft) off a 1lb lower mark; she has run some solid races in defeat this year but consistency has been an issue and others appeal more in today's field.

6/1

4th

6

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:37 Salisbury

Connies Rose

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Seven-time winner at Chepstow and finished a solid second, splitting subsequent winners, there last time; has form over this C&D and warrants respect up just 1lb.

9/4

2nd

2

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

Connies Rose

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

Seven-time course winner (4-12 over this trip); has been running over 7f of late but should be all right with the return to 5f and is back at the right sort of level off her last winning mark; enters calculations.

7/1

Form: 561225 BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won at Epsom (7f, good) in July and Salisbury (6f, good to soft) last month, and she was runner-up twice in a row on heavy ground after that latest win; below par at Newbury (6f, heavy) just six days ago but this front-runner reared at the start; could bounce back and play leading role today.
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7th

7

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Land Of Magic

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Gradually back to form this term, most recently prevailing at Goodwood (6f, good to soft); has never won above Class 5 but she remains favourably treated, having defied current mark last term (over 7f).

4/1

1st

8

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Goodwood

Land Of Magic

9st 7lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Strike-rate of 4-35; best run for a while when a front-running second at Lingfield (7f, good) and dropping back to 6f won't hinder, nor the slower ground; could have done with a higher draw ideally but should run well.

13/2

2nd

8

(5)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Lingfield

Land Of Magic

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Out of the frame in her last ten starts, but is 4lb lower than when making all over C&D this time last year; by no means written off.

11/1

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Payout
Exacta £37.00
Straight Forecast £33.35
Tricast £193.65
Trifecta £220.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Happy Tears

RP RATINGS:

Cypriot Diaspora

POSTDATA:

Connie's Rose

D Express:

Sub Thirteen

The Times:

Land Of Magic

TOPSPEED:

Pop Star

Daily Mirror:

Beyond Equal

The Sun:

Cypriot Diaspora

Daily Record:

Cypriot Diaspora

LAMBOURN:

Happy Tears

Telegraph:

Happy Tears

The Guardian:

Happy Tears

The Star:

Happy Tears

Daily Mail:

Connie's Rose