May 14 / 18.42 Bath

18.42

Firm

Best Cleaning Group Handicap

  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 6 runners
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Best Cleaning Group Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 32-662

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in four nurseries for Warren Greatrex and he posted his best effort for this stable when runner-up over C&D (firm) nine days ago, just bumping into an improver who was won again since; 0-10 now but he holds claims and is respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Havana Club

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Went down by only a head over C&D (firm) in April; things didn't go his way (slightly hampered) when fourth of 11 at Windsor (1m, good to firm) 16 days ago; likely to go well.

3/1

4th

7

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Havana Club

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Got behind after a slow start at Bath (1m, firm) on penultimate start but still got to within a head of the winner; hampered there when the hood was absent next time; 2-26 overall but one to consider.

11/2

6th

8

(6)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Havana Club

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Got behind after a slow start here last time but still got to within a head of the winner; the hood is removed but one to consider.

4/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 08-311

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Has proved a different proposition since switching to handicaps following a gelding operation, winning two of his last three starts (all three over 7f on AW); now steps up to a 1m (he's speedily bred) on this return to turf under a penalty, 4lb higher than for last week's Kempton win; respected in his hat-trick attempt.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(2)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Kempton (AW)

I Follow Rivers

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Spencer

Has form figures of 31122 since handicapping and that latest second was a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f; lost right hind shoe) two weeks ago; only 1lb higher in this similar race and he's open to more progress back on Polytrack; big player.

3/1

2nd

12

(7)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

I Follow Rivers

10st 2lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard Spencer

Progressive since handicapping, winning 7f events here and at Kempton this spring; solid second at Bath last time (1m, firm; slowly-run race); could take another step forward back on AW and he has the assistance of a leading amateur; would have more to prove over an extended mile if they go a strong pace

5/1

2nd

1

(2)

14th May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:42 Bath

I Follow Rivers

9st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Has proved a different proposition since switching to handicaps following a gelding operation, winning two of his last three starts (all three over 7f on AW); now steps up to a 1m (he's speedily bred) on this return to turf under a penalty, 4lb higher than for last week's Kempton win; respected in his hat-trick attempt.

4/1

2/1

Form: 009-3 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Gelded and well backed when he posted an improved effort on his handicap debut at Windsor (1m, good to firm) on reappearance, keeping on to finish third of 13 after being denied a clear run; he's entitled to come on for that first start in 185 days and has strong claims.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

9th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell

Paragon

10st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

Made fairly encouraging handicap debut over C&D (good) last month and his recent fourth in first-time cheekpieces at Market Rasen (2m, good) was also respectable; needs to find something extra today, though.

8/1

4th

5

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

20:42 Market Rasen

Paragon

11st 3lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

0-11 on the Flat and 0-4 over hurdles; made a fairly encouraging handicap hurdle debut when sixth of 13 at Southwell (2m, good) this month, though, and might be boosted by refitted cheekpieces here.

7/1

6th

4

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Paragon

11st 1lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

Modest maiden on Flat and a similar story over hurdles, all maidens; handicaps are now a better option but he's unconvincing.

20/1

18/1

Form: 00-8

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Beaten 23l and 20l in two starts last year (7f/1m); again down the field 16 days ago at Windsor (1m, good to firm) on his first start for 226 days, having been gelded; needs to find more switching to a handicap for in-form yard.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(2)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:21 Brighton

Banksman

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sheena West

2-2 at this level with both wins coming for Jack Channon around this time last year; has not set the world alight in eight starts under both codes since joining this yard but he didn't run too badly in a 0-55 handicap here (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago; interesting back in this company.

3/1

7th

5

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:52 Brighton

Banksman

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Sheena West

Finished second both previous starts over C&D and also won two classified events when trained by Jack Channon; well beaten in two starts on the Flat since joining this stable, however, and was pulled up over hurdles 40 days ago; others preferred.

20/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 2840-5

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Twice went close but was 0-11 for Kevin Philippart De Foy (6f-9.5f); off since only fifth of 11 at Wolverhampton over 6f and was sold for 7,000gns later in January; watch the market.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Chepstow

Oasis Sunrise

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Showed improved form when winning over this C&D in May and followed up at Leicester (1m2f, good) next time; raised 4lb for that latest success and she was held off this mark at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) two weeks ago; may be high enough in the weights now.

5/1

4th

1

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

20:30 Doncaster

Oasis Sunrise

9st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Is enjoying an excellent season and bids for a hat-trick after back-to-back handicap wins at Chepstow (1m4f) and Leicester (1m2f) recently; up 4lb but big shout with promising 5lb claimer Ashley Lewis up.

13/8

1st

3

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Oasis Sunrise

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Grace Harris

Posted her best effort when beating seven rivals at Chepstow (good to firm) on her first try over 1m4f 15 days ago, winning comfortably; unexposed over this sort of trip but she's now in a higher grade following a 6lb rise in the weights.

7/1

Form: 337234

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
0-10 but he's been generally consistent since joining this yard in January; behind Paragon when fourth of 13 at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last week and needs a bit more in the added cheekpieces (has tried blinkers and hood) to turn those placings around.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

(14)

26th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Herkeios

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

12-race maiden who has been well beaten in his last two runs but he failed to see out 1m2f last time and was placed a few times earlier in the year, going close over C&D in March; each-way possible now back down in trip.

14/1

6th

8

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Herkeios

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Went close off 2lb higher at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March and was good third at Yarmouth next time, but his form has cooled in last two starts; has bit to prove again and he's now 0-11; reapplied blinkers replace cheekpieces.

10/1

6th

4

(3)

14th May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:42 Bath

Herkeios

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

0-10 but he's been generally consistent since joining this yard in January; behind Paragon when fourth of 13 at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last week and needs a bit more in the added cheekpieces (has tried blinkers and hood) to turn those placings around.

7/1

Non-runners

D Day Major Winter, Me Tarzan

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.60
Straight Forecast £13.62
Tricast £18.84
Trifecta £28.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Paragon

NEWMARKET:

I Follow Rivers

The Times:

Me Tarzan

POSTDATA:

Havana Club

RP RATINGS:

Paragon

Telegraph:

Paragon

Daily Mail:

Paragon

Daily Mirror:

Paragon

Daily Record:

Paragon

The Guardian:

Me Tarzan

D Express:

I Follow Rivers

The Sun:

I Follow Rivers

The Star:

I Follow Rivers

WEST COUNTRY:

Havana Club