June 14 / 16.50 Bath

16.50

Good To Firm

Bath Priory Handicap

  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Bath Priory Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 537411 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Generally consistent and knows how to win, showing the right attitude when beating Claxton Bay off 3lb lower over C&D last weekend; yard has a decent record here in recent times and he has a fair chance of the hat-trick.
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6th

2

(10)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Union Island

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Gained second win of 2026 at Leicester (1m) in May and has continued in good form, refitted in cheekpieces when fourth of seven at Musselburgh (1m) 16 days ago; that form has been franked so he can go well again.

11/2

4th

1

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Union Island

9st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Charlie Johnston

Gained his second win of 2026 at Leicester (1m) in May and posted a good third of 12 in 1m Carlisle handicap a week ago; this course winner rates a player off an unchanged mark.

5/2

3rd

1

(11)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Union Island

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Just 1lb higher than for this season's two wins, the latest a last-gasp success at Leicester last month (1m, good to firm); unplaced twice since; others appeal more.

14/1

Form: 424632 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who went too hard early here last month and is best judged on last week's neck second, back under Jordan Williams, to Union Island; closely matched with his old rival on revised terms.
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1

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Claxton Bay

9st 9lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: David Evans

Infrequent winner but well treated on this year's best efforts; well beaten at 40-1 on his return from a summer break two weeks ago and needs to leave that well behind.

8/1

10th

6

(10)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Claxton Bay

9st 10lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: David Evans

Never gave his running at Bath in June and off since; went close there the time before (1m) off only 1lb lower and effective on AW surfaces.

12/1

Form: 4110-4 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Dual winner last autumn before a poor effort on soft ground over C&D; didn't offer much on his comeback six weeks ago and needs to improve a deal on that.
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8th

11

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Judge Frank

9st 1lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Well held all four runs this season but has had excuses with one thing and another, latterly when drawn out of it over C&D nine days ago (among the favourites); has gone well here previously and is one to consider off a career-low mark.

10/1

8th

6

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Chepstow

Judge Frank

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: John & Rhys Flint

Both wins came in September 2024; tends to race prominently and if his natural exuberance can be harnessed then he would not be far away.

4/1

7th

12

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Judge Frank

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: John & Rhys Flint

Went back-to-back in good-ground handicaps (7f/1m, including here) in September 2024 but no wins since and two runs last month (led before weakening) don't suggest another crack at this trip will turn the ship around.

8/1

Form: 3-5696 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Last two wins came off this mark but he hasn't been in any form this year and is tried in a first-time visor today; fine on any ground and much will depend on how he reacts to the headgear.
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8th

4

(4)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:29 Lingfield (AW)

Roscioli

9st 5lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Brett Johnson

Four-time winner, split between turf and AW; last success was off 2lb higher at Salisbury (1m) last August but he's been out of sorts in last three runs and needs a major revival; reapplied cheekpieces replace a visor.

10/1

11

(6)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:52 Brighton

Roscioli

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Brett Johnson

Ran well at Bath in June but has lacked consistency this year; 7yo who's far from guaranteed to take advantage of being 2lb below last winning mark.

14/1

4th

5

(5)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Lingfield

Roscioli

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Brett Johnson

Recent form a bit patchy, but his second of 11 at Bath (1m, good; first-time visor) on his penultimate start took his record off today's mark to 313212; does most of his racing over shorter these days, but shouldn't have a problem with this trip.

4/1

Form: 412321

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Seven-time Wolverhampton winner who's having a rare run on turf (currently rated 5lb lower than on the AW); more consistent than most at this level and arrives in top form, so needs considering.
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6th

6

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

All seven wins have been here, including three over C&D; in the money twice here since his last win and holds place claims at least.

8/1

10th

2

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Pessoa

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Frequent Wolverhampton winner who's 0-12 on turf, including in his Irish days (has 4lb lower mark than on the AW); very consistent, though, and should get the good pace he wants, so every chance he gets involved again.

7/1

3rd

3

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

8.6f win here last month and turned in another solid effort back here on Monday; wouldn't want a tactical affair back at 7f but still more appealing than many.

9/2

Form: 271261 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Made it 3-8 in cheekpieces when going in on rain-softened ground off 3lb lower at Brighton late last month; having the experienced Ryan Kavanagh take off 5lb won't hurt and she's one of the likelier winners for a yard going well of late.
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7th

4

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Bath

Brinton

9st 7lb

J: William Cox

T: Jonathan Portman

Overcame a slow start to win a C&D handicap (firm) in April; completely blew the start at Wolverhampton last month and was always behind thereafter; has the ability to pop up again but too risky for comfort.

15/2

11th

5

(11)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brinton

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Got into the habit of blowing the start but in fair form, adding to her trainer's good recent run when winning on turf last time; has not looked to see it out in a couple of previous tries over this far, though, and is drawn widest upped 3lb.

6/1

1st

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Bath

Brinton

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Three-time winner, most recently at Brighton last May off a 2lb lower mark than today's; has posted some good efforts on the AW this year, including when runner-up at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) last month, but she can be slowly away so she needs things to drop tight.

3/1

Form: 104823 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Knows how to win and has been in decent form here of late; made all over this trip at Kempton early in the year and, given he stays further, is likely to have plenty of use made of him again.
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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

33/1

Form: 4-3500

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has done his racing over 6f-7f since coming over from Hong Kong and has stamina to prove round here; switches from the usual blinkers to cheekpieces after a few lacklustre efforts of late.
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4th

12

(10)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twitch

8st 10lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Not well drawn for one who likes to race prominently and last two runs have been underwhelming; others safer.

20/1

6th

12

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Twitch

8st 4lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Often leads; tight between him and Francisco on C&D form in April but he couldn't hold his place on the turf track here since and this looks competitive, especially with others in the field who like to lead.

14/1

5th

11

(11)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Twitch

8st 7lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Without a win since 2024 but went close here (7f, AW) last month; this race may be more competitive than he is used to but he's not dismissed.

5/1

40/1

Form: 875-68

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden for two yards (6f-1m3f) who again finished well held last time (Twitch behind); little to recommend her.
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7th

1

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:43 Bath

Baynoona

9st 9lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Sue Gardner

Sole win came over C&D under Millie Wonnacott last September; had the odd ground/trip excuse since and was messed around in the closing stages at Chepstow last time; chance.

10/1

7th

9

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Baynoona

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Sue Gardner

Second at Bath in the spring before appearing not to see out 1m2f on latest outing (not for the first time); last autumn's win (good to soft) came off a similar mark and it wouldn't be a shock were she to pop up.

10/1

8th

9

(7)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Baynoona

8st 7lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Sue Gardner

1m win here last September off a 2lb lower mark; two respectable runs here last month and stepping back up in trip can help; each-way chance.

4/1

Form: 29-534 CD BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner; again gave his running when favourite at Chepstow last weekend; close to a career-low mark and could end a lengthy losing run sooner rather than later.
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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

40/1

Form: 70-856

Last run: 100 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has only run on Tapeta to date, mainly over a bit further, and is still to make the frame after seven tries; not obviously fancied back from a few months off.
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8th

8

(7)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:12 Lingfield

Stoneacre

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Poor maiden who's never gone close to finishing placed (7f-1m6f); the switch from cheekpieces to blinkers didn't make any difference back on turf one month ago.

33/1

6th

9

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Bath

Stoneacre

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

13-race maiden and was tailed off over 1m6f at Wolverhampton 71 days ago; drops back markedly in trip with blinkers applied.

50/1

9th

9

(9)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Stoneacre

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

11-race maiden who has finished ninth here in his two runs this winter and was behind several of today's rivals two weeks ago; passed over.

50/1

Non-runners

My Ambition, Adace

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Payout
Exacta £103.50
Straight Forecast £92.12
Tricast £807.77
Trifecta £1032.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Claxton Bay

SPOTLIGHT:

Brinton

The Guardian:

Union Island

The Times:

Judge Frank

RP RATINGS:

My Ambition

Daily Mail:

Eye Of The Water

Daily Mirror:

Union Island

Telegraph:

Claxton Bay

D Express:

Claxton Bay

The Sun:

Claxton Bay

Daily Record:

Claxton Bay

LAMBOURN:

Brinton

The Star:

Brinton