April 05 / 16.55 Bath

16.55

Good

R.J. King & Sons Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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R.J. King & Sons Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: -74112 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Unraced on firmer than good; 3-7 since cheekpieces went on, with all those wins over 9.4f on the Wolverhampton Tapeta; good second, however, over 1m at Newcastle (AW) nine days ago; major player if that form is transferred to turf and he was fully effective (C&D winner) on turf in 2024.
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7th

1

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Law Supreme

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ian Williams

Six-time winner, the latest coming at Bath (1m, good) in April off a 2lb lower mark; had an excuse when below his best at Thirsk and bounced back to form when third of seven behind Jack Sparowe at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) 24 days ago; could go well.

13/2

3rd

1

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

18:40 Yarmouth

Law Supreme

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

His good run of form ground to a halt at Thirsk last time but he can be given a pass as he was tight for room at a crucial stage; Billy Loughnane back on board today and his record for him reads 4111; one to take seriously.

4/1

8th

2

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Law Supreme

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to his Wolverhampton win on Boxing Day; added further wins at Wolverhampton (twice) and Bath (1m, good) since; similar form when fourth at Nottingham two weeks ago (1m2f, good); shouldn't be far away if the ground is deemed suitable (untried on faster than good).

3/1

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5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 17060-

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Returned from seven months off to win from off the pace at Epsom (8.5f, good) last April; now bids to do much the same, after four lesser shows last season, and he's back to that last winning mark.
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12th

13

(9)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newbury

Tribal Rhythm

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Denis Coakley

Seems to run best when fresh and hasn't built on his second at Bath in April (1m, good); reservations in the new headgear.

25/1

8th

5

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Tribal Rhythm

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Denis Coakley

Seems best when fresh and duly ran well (close second) at Bath on seasonal debut; appeared to be a disappointing favourite at Epsom later in April but that effort is excusable with the race likely coming sooner than ideal; only attempt under Tom Marquand resulted in sole win (off current mark to boot); respected on return from 11-week break.

13/2

7th

8

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:58 Epsom

Tribal Rhythm

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Denis Coakley

Returned from seven months off to win this race from off the pace last year; couldn't build on that in four subsequent starts last season but was back down to that winning mark when slightly unlucky second at Bath (1m, also good) on his resumption three weeks ago; of firm interest.

9/4

6/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 32-321 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Most consistent since switched to the AW in October (1332321; most under Laura Coughlan) with the wins at Wolverhampton over 9.4f and 7f; creeping up the weights and although he had a 1m2f turf win last September, there is something for him to prove in this discipline.
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9th

11

(7)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Dark Baron

9st 4lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Kathy Turner

Goes well round here and showed a good attitude when gaining a second C&D victory in 12-runner handicap 20 days ago; not taken lightly despite a 4lb rise.

7/2

1st

3

(5)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Dark Baron

9st 13lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Kathy Turner

Usually apprentice ridden; Wolverhampton isn't the only place he's run well but he has a solid record here, including two of his three wins, and should be in the shake-up.

13/2

4th

7

(1)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Dark Baron

9st 8lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Kathy Turner

Two of his three wins have come here (9.5f/7f), the latest in March; ran with credit when fourth of ten at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) last time and he makes the shortlist.

10/1

9/1

Form: 2834-5

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Yet to win after 14 starts but has managed four seconds and is often thereabouts; place hopes with a recent run under his belt.
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1st

3

(2)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Hare Rail

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Roger Teal

Exposed 19-race maiden; placed over C&D (hooded first time) 11 weeks ago and has run well after a break in the past; still looks vulnerable for win purposes though.

7/1

3rd

6

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Hare Rail

9st 6lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Roger Teal

0-18 and his record is a patchy one; below par at Salisbury last month and the change of headgear isn't enough to tempt.

14/1

9th

3

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

The Hare Rail

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Still a maiden after 17 starts but scores good marks for consistency; runner-up in first-time visor (retained) at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month and ought to be on the premises again here.

6/1

Form: 88757-

Last run: 259 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner over 1m2f on good to firm in 2024 but no impact in 2025; didn't really take to hurdling and left Susan Corbett for £5,000 in December; hood and tongue-tie are removed on this debut for new yard.
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4th

2

(1)

1st Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Crimson Road

10st 0lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: John & Rhys Flint

Won twice in a row at Chepstow (1m2f, good to firm) before completing the hat-trick when dead-heating at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm); he's 5lb higher than last time but remains well treated on his old form; respected.

11/2

1st

3

(1)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Crimson Road

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Decent 3yo who's enjoyed a revival round Chepstow of late, beating a subsequent winner off 7lb lower last month before following up a fortnight ago; every chance of completing the hat-trick.

3/1

1st

4

(5)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:01 Chepstow

Crimson Road

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Prevailed by 1l in C&D contest (good to firm) last month on only his fourth start for current yard; back up only 3lb he remains attractively handicapped on 3yo form; respected.

5/4

14/1

Form: 3237-

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
1m2f seemed to stretch him when he was seventh of 13 here on handicap debut last September; peak form was at 1m the time before; overall improvement is needed but he's had only four races, so could still have potential.
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3rd

7

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Nottingham

In The Post

8st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Dylan Cunha

Low-mileage 4yo who arrives in good form, third of seven in 1m4f handicap at Doncaster 15 days ago; not out of things in his bid for a maiden victory.

7/2

3rd

3

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

In The Post

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Dylan Cunha

Form figures of 323 in maiden/novice events but he's been well held in four handicaps; may have had stamina issues over 2m at Lingfield (AW) last month but he needs to raise his game on this big drop back in trip.

7/2

4th

2

(5)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

In The Post

9st 12lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Dylan Cunha

Low-mileage 4yo; safely held in first three handicaps (1m-1m2f) but this big hike up in trip is an interesting move; cheekpieces removed after one use; well worth a glance in the bettting.

8/1

Form: 4517-5 BF

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Shot back up the weights after an easy win at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in November; had comparable form over 6f on turf last season and finished on heels of the leaders in 1m2f AW race in January on latest start, but others may well be a bit better handicapped.
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3rd

8

(1)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

16:25 Brighton

Dark Rosa

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Georgina Nicholls

Runner-up in 1m handicaps at Sandown and Bath on her last two starts but beaten a respectable distance on both occasions; will need more if she is to come out on top off the same mark.

8/1

2nd

5

(9)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Bath

Dark Rosa

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Georgina Nicholls

Dual winner but has yet to win this season and does need to raise her game despite recent placed efforts, as didn't really threaten to win any of those.

8/1

2nd

3

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Sandown

Dark Rosa

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Georgina Nicholls

Acts on good to firm and heavy ground; yet to win this season but she was a good third at Salisbury (1m, good) in June and filled the same position behind a big improver at Lingfield (1m, AW) last time; continues to edge down the weights and she's in the mix back on turf.

8/1

Form: -72141

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
3-9 since a hood went on, including wins under Ashley Lewis at Wolverhampton (1m4f and 9.4f) on two of her last three starts; unraced over a trip this short since her pre-handicap days and the hood is removed; also unraced on turf since last July and none of her turf form matches this mark.
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7th

7

(10)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Little Miss India

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Gained a second success of 2026 here over C&D in March; second run back from a five-month layoff when a solid fourth of seven over C&D 17 days ago and she's not out of things eased 1lb.

12/1

4th

1

(8)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Little Miss India

10st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Last two wins have been here, over 1m4f and this trip; did lose her way in the spring and last week's comeback run at Doncaster wasn't overly encouraging.

7/1

Form: 31137- CD

Last run: 159 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Two of his eight wins have been over C&D and they were first time out in April 2024 and April 2025; two wins last summer ensure that he remains much higher in the weights but that reappearance record here is striking.
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6th

3

(12)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

16:25 Brighton

Darvel

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Two-time C&D winner, including the corresponding race in 2022; no win in 2026 but he ran well for second in a stronger C&D handicap 17 days ago (Gone Rogue back in sixth); won't be far away if returning in the same form.

7/1

2nd

9

(9)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:15 Brighton

Darvel

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Ran no race at Salisbury last time in a handicap he had won the previous year; had been in good form prior to that and couldn't dismiss; third in this 12 months ago.

8/1

5th

3

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:27 Salisbury

Darvel

11st 0lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 1lb higher mark (for today's rider); solid efforts on last three starts and he's a leading contender.

5/1

Form: 57069- D

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Usually slowly away; lost his form last autumn but he's thrown in judged on plenty of earlier 2025 form, never mind peak efforts; first run since he left Gemma Tutty for 9,000gns in December and the market may guide.
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6th

4

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Look Back Smiling

10st 0lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Neil Mulholland

All five wins at 6f-1m, the latest at Doncaster in March 2024 off 20lb lower and now on a career-low mark; has dwelt at the start on his last two runs and first-time blinkers worn last time are retained; cannot discount but losing run is offputting.

5/1

3rd

2

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Look Back Smiling

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Neil Mulholland

Course winner at 7f who won the Spring Mile on turf in 2024; winless since but there were some flickers of life this summer before he faded at Chepstow 18 days ago; on a handy mark now and he might be more effective back on this track with first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces.

8/1

6th

2

(8)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Look Back Smiling

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Neil Mulholland

Has done his winning at trips between 6f and 1m; losing run goes back to March 2024 but, following a spell in the doldrums for previous yard and this one, he's been back in better form of late, doing some good late work on the AW at Kempton (1m) and Wolverhampton (about 1m1f); can be involved with Tom Marquand up for the first time

11/4

Form: 8226-0

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Sole win (21 races) was over 1m2f at Yarmouth last May but subsequent efforts include two seconds; left Alice Haynes for 17,000gns in October and came last of 12 (hood removed) when upped to 1m5f for new yard in February; now has a bit to prove over a trip this short.
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9th

7

(8)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Bath

Risen Again

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: John & Rhys Flint

Only 1-26; had lost his way but back to form with two seconds, latterly behind Rating at Chepstow (1m, good to firm); should feature and has run well in the reapplied blinkers (replacing cheekpieces).

8/1

2nd

5

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Risen Again

9st 4lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Broke duck at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) in May 2025 and some good efforts in defeat followed later in the year; however, it's been a slow process recapturing form for new yard and was well held when second of five back at Yarmouth recently; no good thing to take advantage of a tempting mark.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.30
Straight Forecast £13.56
Tricast £79.99
Trifecta £75.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Law Supreme

SPOTLIGHT:

Tribal Rhythm

TOPSPEED:

Look Back Smiling

The Sun:

The Hare Rail

NEWMARKET:

Little Miss India

The Times:

Dark Rosa

The Star:

Darvel

RP RATINGS:

Tribal Rhythm

D Express:

Look Back Smiling

Telegraph:

Law Supreme

Daily Mirror:

Law Supreme

Daily Record:

Law Supreme