September 14 / 17.28 Bath

17.28

Heavy

Bath Rugby Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Bath Rugby Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 466165 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Brighton (1m) in August and not disgraced when fifth of nine in 1m Salisbury handicap 16 days ago; shortlisted.
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6

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Uncle Dick

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Eight C&D wins, the most recent off current mark in August; not in the same form since and was behind a few of today's rivals last time.

10/1

5

(11)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:55 Brighton

Uncle Dick

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has struggled on his last three starts but always a force to be reckoned with at this track having registered an eighth win here on his last visit in August (1m, good; ridden by Oliver Carmichael); only 2lb higher.

16/1

1

(10)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:28 Bath

Uncle Dick

9st 13lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Resumed winning ways at Brighton (1m) in August and not disgraced when fifth of nine in 1m Salisbury handicap 16 days ago; shortlisted.

12/1

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 65761 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Took a big step forward on just his second go in handicaps when runner-up at Salisbury (1m) 16 days ago, hampered last 1f and awarded race; up 2lb but he remains unexposed at this trip; player.
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3

(3)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:28 Bath

Mums Angel

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Clive Cox

Took a big step forward on just his second go in handicaps when runner-up at Salisbury (1m) 16 days ago, hampered last 1f and awarded race; up 2lb but he remains unexposed at this trip; player.

7/2

1

(2)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:43 Salisbury

Mums Angel

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Clive Cox

Smart sprinting pedigree but he's raced only at about 7f, keeping on at just the one pace when sixth of 12 on handicap debut at Doncaster (good to soft; first start since gelded) in July; might prefer quicker ground but he moves up to 1m with something to find.

9/1

6th

1

(4)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:30 Doncaster

Mums Angel

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Soundly beaten on all three starts (7f/7.3f) and improvement is needed on handicap debut; however, he's been gelded since his last run last month which could help him tap into the considerable potential in his pedigree.

10/1

Form: 13-798

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
A fair 7f juvenile winner but yet to fire in a trio of runs this term, beating only one at Newbury (1m2f) 17 days ago; he needs to take a big step forward.
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7th

1

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

20:53 Bath

Pivotal Days

10st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Syd Hosie

7f win for Ed Walker as a 2yo; modest form on Flat and over hurdles for new yard this year; Royal Ascot was fanciful latest and although this is more realistic, others still bring more compelling claims.

25/1

13th

13

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 143y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Pivotal Days

9st 3lb

J: George Downing

T: Syd Hosie

7f winner for previous yard but very minor form under both codes for this one and it would be the shock of all shocks if he won this.

250/1

6th

7

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:11 Worcester

Pivotal Days

10st 12lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Syd Hosie

Won over 7f on the Flat for Ed Walker in 2024; has shown only modest form in two runs over hurdles for current yard.

100/1

6/1

Form: 021121 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Made it three wins in his last four starts in C&D handicap 11 days ago; figures on a career-high mark now but he remains one to be interested in.
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3rd

4

(11)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Ajrad

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Has three course wins over 1m but has found it tougher going this year; slowly easing in the weights but dropping back to 7f is not enough to tempt.

16/1

5th

2

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Ajrad

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Rod Millman

Record over C&D reads 1112; getting on and has not been at his best this year but this task is easier, down in class having been dropped another 2lb; ought to fare much better.

5/1

Form: 475044

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden who wasn't disgraced when fourth of ten in 7f Southwell handicap 20 days ago given he raced wide; in the picture on his first go over 1m off a slipping mark.
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1st

1

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:58 Beverley

The Sweet Escape

9st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Tough type who has been on the go since last December, winning at Nottingham and just touched off at Leicester (both at about 1m), but seemingly suited by the shortest trip he's tackled this year when making all over C&D 11 days ago; back up 3lb; can go well again.

13/8

1st

7

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

The Sweet Escape

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Loughnane

Consistent since his Nottingham win in April (good) and latest race at Hamilton for which he was favourite didn't go to plan; ideally wants further, however.

6/1

6th

5

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

The Sweet Escape

9st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Loughnane

Took advantage of a drop back in trip and ease in grade (into a Class 6) when scrambling home at Nottingham (8.5f, good; from 3lb lower) in April; beaten by a nose off this mark at Leicester (1m) in May and consistent since; possible.

13/2

Form: 091722

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Chepstow (7f) in June and comes here on the back of a good second of six in 1m Sandown handicap following month; needs considering after a break.
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5th

8

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Dapper Gee Gee

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Landed his third win at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) last month and ran up to that form when runner-up back there (soft) six days ago; still on a workable mark and holds claims.

7/2

2nd

9

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:53 Chepstow

Dapper Gee Gee

8st 11lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Gained a second C&D victory when getting up late in 11-runner handicap last month; up 2lb but that form is working out well so he must enter calculations.

9/2

1st

5

(8)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:10 Chepstow

Dapper Gee Gee

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Better than ever when readily seeing off 11 rivals at Southwell (7f) under Gina Mangan in January; never involved over 1m at Doncaster next time but shaped as if still in form when fourth back at Southwell (7f) 23 days ago.

6/1

Form: 33-732 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Multiple course scorer who got right back on track (in a refitted hood) when runner-up in 1m Sandown handicap 16 days ago; he must enter calculations off the same mark.
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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

1st

6

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

13:55 Bath

Albus Anne

9st 10lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jimmy Fox

Loves it here and beat nine rivals with ease on her latest visit in September (1m, heavy); a 5lb rise could have been worse and she stays this far.

11/4

Form: 577442 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in April who was refitted with cheekpieces when a good second of 12 in 1m Windsor handicap 13 days ago; she can go well again nudged up 1lb.
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3rd

4

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:18 Bath

Thiscouldbefun

9st 5lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Scored readily off this mark/under Ashley Lewis last October (1m, AW); turf win came over C&D but looks best watched here having ran so poorly in refitted cheekpieces at Salisbury 17 days ago (finished three places behind Sant Alessio).

20/1

10th

7

(1)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

Thiscouldbefun

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: J S Moore

Placed three consecutive times on turf (1m, good to form-heavy) in refitted cheekpieces in September and won on Polytrack (1m) the following month; made satisfactory reappearance ten days ago (no headgear) and is of interest with cheekpices back on again here.

12/1

Form: 6-4356 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden who wasn't disgraced when sixth of 11 in 1m Kempton handicap 26 days ago; shortlisted off a 2lb lower mark here.
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8th

3

(2)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Ffos Las

Bizou

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Jonathan Portman

Won at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) and followed up from the front at Wolverhampton (9.4f), albeit narrowly; however, ground slower than good is looking an issue.

15/2

6th

4

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

17:25 Goodwood

Bizou

9st 11lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Improved to win at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) and followed up from the front at Wolverhampton (9.4f), albeit by the skin of her teeth; only 2lb higher so remains on a competitive mark, but slow ground hasn't looked ideal previously.

9/2

1st

2

(3)

18th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bizou

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Showed improved form to get off the mark at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) 11 days ago; 5lb higher here and should not be far away.

4/1

Form: 84545-

Last run: 390 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Consistent maiden who signed off for Tom Clover with a solid fifth of eight in 1m Kempton handicap last August; subsequently changed hands for 4,600gns and she needs to hit the ground running for her new yard here.
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12

(12)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Princess Jastar

8st 11lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Tony Newcombe

Six-race maiden; beaten long way on belated reappearance (stable debut); others preferred.

33/1

11

(2)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:28 Bath

Princess Jastar

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Tony Newcombe

Consistent maiden who signed off for Tom Clover with a solid fifth of eight in 1m Kempton handicap last August; subsequently changed hands for 4,600gns and she needs to hit the ground running for her new yard here.

20/1

Form: -77558

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Remains winless and she was tried in a hood for her new yard when beating just one in 7f Newmarket handicap 22 days ago; others appeal more.
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8th

5

(8)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Lady Kameko

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Simon Pearce

Maiden who isn't particularly solid on her 6f-1m form for current stable; bred to stay further but failed to convince with her stamina over middle distances for previous yard.

20/1

8th

5

(1)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Lady Kameko

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Simon Pearce

Inconsistent maiden who possibly needs soft/heavy ground; has achieved little in two starts since returned to AW; enough to prove.

25/1

8th

5

(1)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Lady Kameko

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Simon Pearce

Ten-race maiden; finished second at Bath last September but that was 1m on heavy ground; too much to prove dropped in trip.

25/1

Non-runners

Sant Alessio

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £85.00
Straight Forecast £94.81
Tricast £600.64
Trifecta £730.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mum's Angel

POSTDATA:

Ajrad

D Express:

Bizou

NEWMARKET:

Lady Kameko

The Times:

Pivotal Days

RP RATINGS:

Albus Anne

The Star:

Uncle Dick

Daily Mirror:

Mum's Angel

The Sun:

Mum's Angel

Telegraph:

Ajrad

Daily Record:

Ajrad