May 05 / 17.45 Bath

17.45

Good To Firm

Bring The Family August Car Festival Handicap

  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Bring The Family August Car Festival Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.80
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 586

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
4yo who has been well held at big prices in three AW runs this spring, most recently when 12l sixth at Wolverhampton last month; still early days but she needs a transformation on handicap/turf debut.
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11th

8

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Fighting Queen

8st 13lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

Won a C&D handicap (firm) last May; mixed bag since then and she was a remote 14th of the 15 runners at Windsor three weeks ago; now tried in a tongue-tie.

10/1

14th

11

(14)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Fighting Queen

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Joe Ponting

Made a winning turf/handicap debut at Bath (1m) last May and posted a creditable second upped to 1m2f at that track (also firm) nine days later; didn't match that form subsequently but last year was this 5yo's first season racing so chance she might have a shade more to offer this term.

16/1

6

(9)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fighting Queen

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Joe Ponting

Made a successful handicap debut at Bath (1m, firm) in May and ran well when third of 12 over C&D 17 days ago given she was keen and didn't enjoy a clear passage; that form has been boosted with the winner (twice) and fourth successful since; races off the same mark.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -71048 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner who is 1-15 on turf but he didn't get any luck back in this sphere over C&D (well backed into 6-1) last month; should get a decent tow into this race and could be a big factor if he gets the breaks this time.
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9th

2

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Villalobos

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Front-runner who returns to turf 4lb higher than when last seen on it after a Polytrack win in the winter; 0-11 round here down the years and needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at Lingfield a month ago.

6/1

5th

6

(2)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:33 Lingfield (AW)

Villalobos

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Scored over C&D (fourth victory here) in December and collared only late on having set a good pace when fourth of eight in 1m Kempton handicap 45 days ago; he merits serious consideration eased 1lb in a headgear change.

3/1

4th

7

(1)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Kempton (AW)

Villalobos

9st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Most effective when able to dominate as he again showed when making all at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) last month; given no peace up front there last time and now 7lb higher than for the win, but dangerous if allowed his own way and does have winning form over C&D.

9/2

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10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 20-807 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Clearcut winner on AW at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in November but he's lost his way in last four starts including a laboured effort over C&D last month; now only 1lb higher than for last win but he needs to get back on track.
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2

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Outrace

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

4lb lower than when winning at Wolverhampton last November; 2025 has been a struggle but he's eligible for this lowly level as a result and today is the first time he hasn't been apprentice-ridden in over two years; risky but not impossible.

8/1

2

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Outrace

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

4lb lower than when winning at Wolverhampton last November; 2025 has been a struggle but he's eligible for this lowly level as a result and today is the first time he hasn't been apprentice-ridden in over two years; risky but not impossible.

8/1

25/1

Form: 74-60

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much in her qualifying runs and was last of 12 on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month; still unexposed but needs cheekpieces to make a big difference on this switch to turf.
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9

(10)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Rebel Cove

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Simon Hodgson

0-11 and has around 9l to find with English Lady their meeting over C&D 13 days ago; the switch from cheekpieces to blinkers will need to make a big difference.

16/1

9

(2)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Kempton (AW)

Rebel Cove

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Simon Hodgson

Close third in 1m classified at Bath in June but unable to reproduce that form on her three starts since and is now 0-10.

14/1

11

(5)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Rebel Cove

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Simon Hodgson

Nine-race maiden; three minor honours here (1m/1m2f) this May/June and not discredited on latest outing; balance of form counts against her and she's unraced beyond 1m2f but her dam was a 1m2f/1m4f winner.

16/1

Form: 99429- CD

Last run: 140 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
His last three wins were in 2023, including this race; well handicapped on old form but he was generally disappointing last year and is ideally suited by some cut in the ground; looks opposable back from 140 days off.
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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

6th

6

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ffos Las

Eye Of The Water

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ronald Harris

Having his 105th career start and the last of his eight wins was in August 2023; beaten 4.5l into third at Bath last time and others appeal more.

14/1

3rd

11

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Eye Of The Water

8st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ronald Harris

Has plenty of C&D form to his name, including two wins, but his losing run is approaching three years; place claims but likely vulnerable for win purposes.

12/1

Form: 0458-3 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Five-time turf winner and last four have been under prominent tactics at this trip (good/good to firm); was a bit up and down last season but he returned from a break with a good third of 15 at Yarmouth last month; on unchanged mark and he's a big player if he can back that up.
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2

(3)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:10 Yarmouth

Anglo Saxson

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Patrick Owens

Has earned four of his five wins here, three over C&D (all on a sound surface); placed again here twice this season but was below par on his penultimate start and finished last 27 days ago (both C&D); questions to answer now.

8/1

6th

6

(3)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:22 Yarmouth

Anglo Saxson

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Patrick Owens

Has earned four of his five wins here, three over C&D (all on a sound surface); placed again here twice already this season but also below par here latest; mixed messages but he's not ruled out.

6/1

5th

3

(7)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Anglo Saxson

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Patrick Owens

Successful four times at Yarmouth, including in this race (off 2lb higher) two years ago; finished second, beaten just over 1l, when favourite for C&D contest last week; nicely handicapped and looks a leading player.

11/4

33/1

Form: 52-780

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last January but has mixed record since and she's finished down the field in her three runs this year; on reduced mark and is still unexposed on turf but she has plenty to prove back in this sphere; cheekpieces added.
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11th

8

(9)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Quest

9st 1lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Joe Ponting

Out of sorts on both turf and AW this year, most recently over 8.6f here nine days ago; too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

8

(5)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Quest

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Joe Ponting

Out of sorts on both turf and AW this year; gained her only win over C&D and she should appreciate the return to Tapeta but she has enough to prove for now.

16/1

14

(12)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Olympic Quest

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Joe Ponting

Sole win (28 races) was on AW in January 2024 and she has not finished closer than fifth in her nine runs this year; uninspiring record here.

50/1

10/1

Form: 81106- CD

Last run: 245 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Two front-running wins on fast ground last summer (including over C&D) but he struggled in final two runs last season; now only 2lb higher than for last win but he needs a major revival after 245 days off.
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4th

13

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Weston Court

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ronald Harris

He ran his best race for some time when second of five in a handicap over C&D (good to firm) last week; fair fourth at Bath on Wednesday but others appeal more for win purposes.

16/1

4th

7

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Weston Court

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ronald Harris

Has largely struggled since landing two wins (including C&D on firm) in the summer of 2024 but did take a step back in the right direction when second of five at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) last Wednesday; claims if he can back that up.

5/1

2nd

5

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:11 Chepstow

Weston Court

8st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ronald Harris

Has struggled since landing two wins in the summer of 2024; visor returns replacing the first-time blinkers worn last time.

25/1

20/1

Form: 4453-9

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won as 2yo for Jim Bolger and was competitive in 1m-1m1f handicaps last summer; looks feasibly treated on her best form but she returned for new yard with a tame effort over C&D (good to firm; 40-1) last month and is hard to recommend after that.
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13th

2

(2)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Expecto

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Of interest on her best form for Jim Bolger but she's finished well beaten in two starts for new connections this spring; lots to prove for now.

33/1

13th

2

(2)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Expecto

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Of interest on her best form for Jim Bolger but she's finished well beaten in two starts for new connections this spring; lots to prove for now.

33/1

9th

3

(3)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Expecto

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

midfield

20/1

Form: 87-329 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-22 and was disappointing at Chelmsford last month, but he went close on Tapeta on his penultimate run and his win was off 11lb higher at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) last August; has another change of headgear and could be dangerous if he can bounce back.
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5th

3

(3)

12th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Tactical Control

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: B F Brookhouse

Sole win from 23 starts came on turf at Salisbury off 11lb higher last August; runner-up at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW; first-time blinkers) in March but he was disappointing over 1m2f here next time and was pulled up at Bath (1m, firm; reported to have moved poorly) when favourite 38 days ago; needs to bounce back.

7/2

7

(2)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Tactical Control

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: B F Brookhouse

always behind, pulled up back straight

7/2

7

(2)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Tactical Control

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: B F Brookhouse

always behind, pulled up back straight

7/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £98.20
Straight Forecast £76.20
Tricast £688.43
Trifecta £630.50

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Anglo Saxson

POSTDATA:

Outrace

RP RATINGS:

Tactical Control

The Star:

Weston Court

SPOTLIGHT:

Villalobos

The Times:

Outrace

Telegraph:

Anglo Saxson

The Guardian:

Anglo Saxson

Daily Mail:

Anglo Saxson

D Express:

Anglo Saxson

Daily Mirror:

Anglo Saxson

The Sun:

Anglo Saxson

Daily Record:

Anglo Saxson