October 09 / 16.12 Bath

16.12

Good To Soft

BetWright Safer Gambling Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 2f 37y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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BetWright Safer Gambling Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 6-5551 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Only her fifth race when dominant from the front at Sandown (1m2f, soft), beating a solid yardstick by 2.5l; should have every chance off 5lb higher.
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15th

1

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:40 Navan

Concert Party

10st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Two wins for Richard Hannon over 1m2f on easy ground; modest form so far over hurdles and recently in Flat claimers; handicapper relenting and first-time headgear combination.

10/1

9th

8

(9)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Concert Party

9st 1lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Two wins for Richard Hannon, both over 1m2f on easy ground; modest form so far over hurdles and on the Flat for this yard; soundly beaten in the Ballinrobe claimer won by She's Ideal; struggled at Sligo last time; cheekpieces tried now.

14/1

13th

5

(9)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 100y

17:30 Sligo

Concert Party

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Two wins for Richard Hannon, both over 1m2f on easy ground; modest form so far over hurdles and on the Flat for this yard; soundly beaten in Ballinrobe claimer on latest; however, she met trouble in running and is probably capable of better.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 5-1225

Last run: 103 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 122 in his first three handicaps (1m/1m2f), initially in cheekpieces and then a tongue-tie added; wasn't so good at Chester when tried in a visor; no headgear here for yard debut but has form claims.
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5th

8

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Goodwood

Arcturus Flame

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Sole win at Nottingham at about 1m (good) in April 2025 but he has C&D form and a close call with Zachary Hickes at Yarmouth (about 1m3f, good to firm) for new yard puts him in this picture; may well improve further even though he's not obviously ahead of his mark on past efforts.

7/2

2nd

1

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

15:13 Yarmouth

Arcturus Flame

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Sole win came over 1m in April 2025; in good form this season before his form dipped when fifth of ten in 1m4f Epsom handicap last month; latest race was voided and he's left Richard Hughes since; very much one to consider in a change of headgear for his new yard.

15/8

6

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arcturus Flame

8st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Sole success came in April 2025 when trained by Darryl Holland; has performed with credit on several occasions since, resulting in him being still 6lb higher than his winning mark; place claims.

6/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 754

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
A low-key start for this well-bred 3yo but was fourth of 14 in a 1m AW novice last time on first run since being gelded; could improve for handicaps now sent further and cheekpieces are added.
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1st

3

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Magic Star

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Gelded after his second start and he's fared much better since, fourth at Southwell in August and then a front-running third at Bath on his handicap debut 18 days ago (1m2f, good to soft; cheekpieces tried, left off today); should be fine back at 1m and he is more appealing than most.

2/1

1st

3

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Magic Star

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Gelded after his second start and he's fared much better since, fourth at Southwell in August and then a front-running third at Bath on his handicap debut 18 days ago (1m2f, good to soft; cheekpieces tried, left off today); should be fine back at 1m and he is more appealing than most.

2/1

3rd

7

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:12 Bath

Magic Star

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

A low-key start for this well-bred 3yo but was fourth of 14 in a 1m AW novice last time on first run since being gelded; could improve for handicaps now sent further and cheekpieces are added.

7/2

Form: 173895 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has lost his way since winning over this far at Lingfield in June (good to soft) but he is dropping back from Class 4 level.
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6th

4

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:03 Doncaster

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 13lb

J: Archie Young

T: James Evans

Veteran who was successful in this race last year but was in slightly better form at the time (completed an October double); that said, wasn't entirely disgraced when in the frame on latest start.

10/1

4th

1

(10)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:12 Bath

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Evans

Veteran who has lost his way since winning over this far at Lingfield in June (good to soft) but he is dropping back from Class 4 level.

20/1

4

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:25 Sandown

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 13lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Evans

Veteran who showed a fire still burned when winning a six-runner handicap at Lingfield (1m2f, good to soft) in June; third to Beach Point over C&D next time but his form has dipped on his last two starts; rain will help but vulnerable to less-exposed sorts.

33/1

Form: 444

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has got closer in each of her runs, last time beaten just over 2l at Leicester (1m2f, good to soft); one to be interested in on handicap debut.
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4th

6

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Leicester

Alta Rica

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Marcus Tregoning

Came close to a first win when involved in a tight finish on Lingfield AW (1m2f; first-time cheekpieces, now blinkered) in January; creditable show over 1m4f on this track in April but lesser effort returned to 1m2f since; reservations for win purposes.

8/1

4th

3

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Windsor

Alta Rica

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Marcus Tregoning

Went close at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in January but she's not matched that form in three subsequent runs; ran respectably at Leicester (1m4f, good) three weeks ago but she's now 0-9 and needs to find more back in trip.

5/1

3rd

4

(5)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

14:52 Leicester

Alta Rica

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Marcus Tregoning

Fair maiden after eight races; beaten a neck in first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in January but ran poorly next time (cheekpieces) and moderately on latest (visor); well treated on best efforts but others inspire a bit more confidence.

12/1

Form: 331477 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Hasn't threatened another success since getting up late on at Windsor in July (1m2f, good to firm; other wins on good); coming back in grade can help, though.
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6th

5

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:12 Bath

Manila Thriller

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jack Channon

Hasn't threatened another success since getting up late on at Windsor in July (1m2f, good to firm; other wins on good); coming back in grade can help, though.

12/1

7th

7

(3)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

15:55 Epsom

Manila Thriller

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jack Channon

Recorded her third win when swooping late at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last month but she's not got involved in two subsequent runs; needs to step up again and she wouldn't want this to be tactical.

12/1

11

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:30 Chepstow

Manila Thriller

8st 3lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Jack Channon

Knocking at the door prior to winning in small field at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last month; soundly beaten fourth at Sandown since but that wasn't run to suit her hold-up style; this 3yo has an each-way chance.

20/1

Form: 865

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ran in a pretty nice race at Newmarket last time (1m2f, good) and could be a lively one on handicap debut; best to let the market guide.
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14th

2

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Wood Whisperer

9st 8lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Showed some fair form for Paul Attwater in 2025 but has failed to build on it for his present yard, going very freely when 12th in 1m2f handicap at Nottingham in April; has since been gelded.

16/1

12th

7

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Wood Whisperer

9st 6lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Travelled with purpose close to the pace before fading late into fifth over 1m3f at Southwell 16 days ago; today's slightly shorter trip should help and retains potential after only six starts.

10/1

5th

3

(7)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Wood Whisperer

9st 8lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Five-race maiden; shaped with some promise, beaten about 3l amid traffic issues, at Kempton (1m3f) on stable/seasonal debut; interesting off 2lb lower assuming he builds on that effort.

7/1

20/1

Form: 957645 D

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Most wins and best form has come on the AW; was close up over Lingfield's 1m2f (good to firm) before a modest final run there behind Croeso Cymraeg; wouldn't be the percentage call.
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2

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Party Island

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Bids for a hat-trick after two wins at Bath (1m2f, firm), beating Galaxy Wonder by half a length on the latest occasion; up another 2lb, but still a big player in his current mood.

5/1

1st

5

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:23 Bath

Party Island

9st 4lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Most wins on the AW but it was his third success on the grass when coming home 2.5l to the good over C&D two weeks ago; defying the 5lb rise shouldn't be beyond him.

9/2

1st

5

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Party Island

9st 6lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf but he's in form, creditable third at Lingfield on Good Friday last time; gained last win off 5lb higher (in July 2024); shortlisted.

2/1

Form: 421375 D BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Career win number six at Chepstow in July (1m2f, good) but levels have dipped the last twice; on a handy mark if she can get herself back on track.
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9th

6

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

16:35 Chepstow

Spirit Of The Bay

8st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: John & Rhys Flint

Three-time winner here, two over this trip the latest of which came last month; finished behind Revelance and Nakaaha when third of seven back here last time, but lost more ground at the start than she was beaten by; has winning form on soft ground and of interest; stable also runs Auburn Avenue.

12/1

3rd

6

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 4

19:05 Chepstow

Spirit Of The Bay

9st 2lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

4lb higher than for her recent Class 5 win over C&D and she posted an ordinary time; others preferred.

8/1

1st

5

(6)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:01 Chepstow

Spirit Of The Bay

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

Was back off her last winning mark when beaten a neck at Ffos Las (7.4f, good) ten days ago, doing very well to go so close following a poor start; should be bang there granted a cleaner break this time; stable also runs Nammos.

5/1

100/1

Form: 0147-0 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Exposed four-time winner; finished tailed off on the AW last time after a year out and was 125-1 that day.
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5th

9

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Tiger Beetle

9st 9lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

All four wins, including three at Wolverhampton, have come at around 1m2f; this trip looks right on the limit of his stamina, but he drops to this level for the first time so is well worth a second look.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 04-5

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Doesn't look well handicapped on his three runs for Karl Burke and pulled hard when tailed off on recent hurdling (new hood and tongue-tie); others safer.
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5th

2

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:15 Taunton

Famous Shoes

11st 5lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Some promise in brief Flat career but he hasn't shown much in his four runs over hurdles; had wind surgery before penultimate start.

100/1

3

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:40 Taunton

Famous Shoes

11st 6lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Showed promise on the Flat for Karl Burke, but hasn't shown much in three runs over hurdles, including on first run after wind surgery last time; this better ground may suit but plenty to prove.

25/1

5

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:00 Newbury

Famous Shoes

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

No promise in two attempts over hurdles, behind when late faller latest; had wind surgery since.

200/1

Non-runners

Saliko, Camzara, Kotari

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.20
Straight Forecast £12.26
Tricast £37.90
Trifecta £70.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Magic Star

The Times:

Concert Party

RP RATINGS:

Kotari

POSTDATA:

Saliko

LAMBOURN:

Manila Thriller

NEWMARKET:

Magic Star

Daily Mail:

Magic Star

D Express:

Magic Star

Telegraph:

Concert Party

Daily Mirror:

Concert Party

Daily Record:

Concert Party

TOPSPEED:

Kotari

The Guardian:

Kotari

The Star:

Spirit Of The Bay