October 31 / 15.28 Bath

15.28

Soft

On Course Values Online DragonBet Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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On Course Values Online DragonBet Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 726351 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won by just over 3l over C&D (soft) ten days ago; arrived on 17-race losing run and has to back up that latest performance, but his last three wins have come here and he remains well treated on old form (carries 5lb penalty).
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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

12/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 877994 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
He's dropped to a mark 9lb lower than when runner-up over C&D (soft) in April but has been unable to threaten since, including in a few runs here; others are preferred.
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5th

5

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:00 Chepstow

Eye Of The Water

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ronald Harris

Hasn't won for ages but he was a close third under a prominent ride in a classified event at Bath (1m, firm) when last seen in early July; has possibilities if he can back that up and he's ideally suited by slow ground

11/2

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

3/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: -37113 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D (good) last month and followed up over C&D (soft); another good run when third at Windsor (1m, heavy) last time; she's 3-5 at Bath and holds strong claims now back here.
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6th

11

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Albus Anne

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Jimmy Fox

Excels on slow ground at Bath, the scene of all her five wins; quiet run at Salisbury last time after a break and now back from another.

20/1

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

15/2

Form: 533

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
3yo who made debut in August and has displayed ability over 7f on AW on all three starts, keeping on nicely on each occasion; open to improvement now up in trip on handicap/turf debut and he's a possible contender.
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8th

8

(4)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Genta

9st 1lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Alice Haynes

Eight-race maiden who showed some promise in his first four starts last autumn, but hasn't built on it (cheekpieces made little difference last time); best watched for now.

16/1

8th

8

(4)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Genta

9st 1lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Alice Haynes

Eight-race maiden who showed some promise in his first four starts last autumn, but hasn't built on it (cheekpieces made little difference last time); best watched for now.

16/1

7th

3

(8)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Genta

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

in rear, headway from 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

9/1

Form: -13747 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at Brighton (1m, soft) a fortnight ago but his two visits here have yielded a C&D second (soft; last October) and a C&D win (good; this April) and he could be in the shake-up now back here.
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5th

3

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:27 Salisbury

Darvel

11st 0lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 1lb higher mark (for today's rider); solid efforts on last three starts and he's a leading contender.

5/1

4th

2

(4)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:01 Chepstow

Darvel

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

3lb higher than when winning this race last year, but is off the same mark as when following up at Salisbury (1m, good to soft) next time; looked unlucky not to go even closer when third of eight at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) 15 days ago and is respected.

6/1

3rd

3

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Darvel

9st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Patrick Chamings

Returned to form with second in amateur riders' race at Brighton (1m, good to firm) last month and is still on a good mark but has become far too inconsistent to rely upon, and his habit of starting slowly is another worry.

7/1

Form: 55-P86 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ran on well for fifth in 5f 2yo novice here (heavy) last October; goes up to 1m for the first time today but he hasn't shone on his three outings this season and could do with settling better.
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9th

7

(5)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Clyde Bay

9st 1lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

Maiden; picked up for 1,000gns out of Eve Johnson Houghton's yard in January; sent off favourite when third in C&D handicap on last week's stable debut (took keen hold); had been off for 55 days; may build on that but he carried his head high under pressure so doesn't look one to trust; maybe the refitted tongue-tie will help.

6/1

3rd

4

(2)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Clyde Bay

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

0-9 for Eve Johnston Houghton, one his best efforts when fourth of 11 over C&D in November; changed hands for 1,000gns last month and improvement needed on debut for David Evans; no headgear today.

12/1

8th

9

(3)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Clyde Bay

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Still a maiden but this keen-going sort was fitted with cheekpieces when an encouraging fourth of 11 on his Tapeta debut at Southwell (7f) last month; he's one to consider eased 2lb now if his stamina holds out.

10/1

Form: 8530

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Well-bred 3yo for whom it's very early days but this slow-starter has shown only limited promise and was well beaten at 25-1 on handicap debut at Chelmsford four weeks ago (7f, AW; reportedly resented the kickback).
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5th

1

(8)

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

15:47 Beverley

I Cant Believe

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: David Evans

Has shown some promise on turf and he won at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in January; however, he's finished down the field there the last twice and needs to get back on track now reverting to grass.

14/1

5th

1

(8)

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

15:47 Beverley

I Cant Believe

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: David Evans

Has shown some promise on turf and he won at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in January; however, he's finished down the field there the last twice and needs to get back on track now reverting to grass.

14/1

9th

1

(5)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

I Cant Believe

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

Off the mark over 8.6f here in January and placed in both goes over C&D in the meantime; the switch to blinkers didn't have a positive effect last time but the return of a visor looks a positive; high on list.

15/2

Form: 16637-

Last run: 385 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner for Michael Dods who is on a handy mark on last season's best form; changed hands for 4,000gns last October; however, this is his first run since and it's a hefty absence to defy.
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10th

5

(7)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Greyed

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Eight-time winner with first four on turf and latest four on Tapeta; his last success was by 3l here (9.4f) in December but he's been disappointing in both subsequent runs and needs to bounce back near his best.

14/1

8th

10

(4)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Greyed

8st 9lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Eight-time winner with first four on turf and last four on Tapeta; his last success was by 3l here (9.4f) last month but he flopped when favourite over C&D ten days ago; a switch to more prominent tactics may have backfired in that race but he needs to bounce back after that disappointing effort.

9/1

2

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Ffos Las

First Greyed

11st 9lb

J: Mr Sam Burton

T: Thomas Faulkner

In excellent form in refitted visor on Tapata when last seen in spring, winning three in a row (1m-8.6f); has fitness and stamina to prove today but the return to turf on the slow side of good won't be a problem.

11/2

Form: 667642 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Just one win from his 19 starts and the return to slow ground poses a question, but with these cheekpieces back on he returned to form when second to Albus Anne over C&D (good) last time, and he's not ruled out.
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3rd

4

(5)

28th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ffos Las

King Of The Dance

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

On a losing run but consistent in the main and was a close fourth in a 1m2f classified here last week; must have some sort of chance.

4/1

4th

5

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ffos Las

King Of The Dance

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

Needs to rebound from a poor handicap run here nine days ago but is generally very consistent; came second in similar race to this over C&D (good) in June and probably won't be far away.

8/1

6th

6

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ffos Las

King Of The Dance

9st 2lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

Admirably consistent 7yo who chased home Angel's Call in 7.3f classified race here in June and was third over C&D in that grade a fortnight ago; probably in the mix again.

7/2

Form: 0743

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Makes handicap debut with trainer in good form but he's failed to threaten on his four starts (5.7f-1m) and improvement is needed.
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4

(2)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Chepstow

Treasure Bay

9st 6lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Keiran Burke

Limited maiden for two yards (5.7f-8.7f) who's been off for three months having refused to enter the stalls when last due to run (28-1 at the time); hard to make a case for him back on turf.

10/1

9

(9)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Treasure Bay

8st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Seven-race maiden who has shown no improvement in two runs for new stable; first-time hood needs to make a difference.

33/1

9

(9)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Treasure Bay

8st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Seven-race maiden who has shown no improvement in two runs for new stable; first-time hood needs to make a difference.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 436

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
3yo who displayed ability earlier this year on his three runs for George Boughey; improvement is needed on this handicap/turf debut, having changed hands for 5,000gns in July, but his new trainer's horses are running well and he's not ruled out.
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6

(8)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Radiant Angel

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

1-20 with his win coming over C&D in February; 1lb lower than when beaten less than a length into second of 13 here in April and very much a player if reproducing that form.

6/1

6

(7)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:20 Lingfield

Radiant Angel

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

1-19 with the win coming in a Wolverhampton handicap (6f, AW) in February; five starts on turf leave something to be desired, but he does drop to this level for the first time; respected.

16/1

8th

10

(13)

16th Jul 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:20 Bath

Radiant Angel

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

Poor strike-rate and he's gone off the boil in recent starts; back down in grade today but others look more persuasive.

33/1

25/1

Form: 9-8368

Last run: 135 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Headstrong sort who was unable to threaten in May/June in his first four handicaps; hope are pinned on the wind op prompting improvement.
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7th

2

(8)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:38 Brighton

Barnsnape Boy

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Has become unreliable and was soundly beaten on latest outing a fortnight ago but won similar race to this over C&D (good) in June and has obvious claims if able to replicate that form.

8/1

8th

2

(15)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Barnsnape Boy

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

5f turf winner here who scored for the third time when taking 7f Brighton classified event (good) under Donagh Murphy last month; not so good on his next two starts but he's got a good draw and can't be ruled out.

12/1

4th

3

(13)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

18:20 Brighton

Barnsnape Boy

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Inconsistent sort but landed his second course win (7f) in a similar race last month, with Donagh Murphy on board; the drop back in trip may not suit.

11/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.00
Straight Forecast £19.03
Tricast £31.68
Trifecta £31.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Ciotog

SPOTLIGHT:

Albus Anne

RP RATINGS:

Darvel

The Guardian:

Ciotog

D Express:

Ciotog

Daily Mirror:

Ciotog

The Star:

Ciotog

The Times:

Albus Anne

Daily Mail:

Albus Anne

The Sun:

Albus Anne

Daily Record:

Albus Anne

Telegraph:

Darvel