April 05 / 17.55 Bath

17.55

Good

Ella Bury Always In Our Hearts Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Ella Bury Always In Our Hearts Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.30
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 646046

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent filly who lost a shoe when behind Port Noir at Kempton last time; goes without cheekpieces again under Billy Loughnane, who's 3-17 for the yard after a few recent winners for them.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:43 Bath

Scenario

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

April's C&D handicap win reads well; not in the same form since but returning to classified company, where she's 1-2, should help.

4/1

6th

6

(9)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Scenario

9st 5lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Couple of valid excuses since a Bath win in the spring; there was a poor effort on Tapeta last time but she's capable of popping up back on turf.

10/1

10th

13

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Scenario

9st 2lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Well held at a short price round Bath last time but paid for going with a strong pace; had hit traffic here previously and this mark should be within range for a yard also responsible for Terries Royale.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 8478-5 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Won second time out last spring and a reproduction wouldn't surprise, as she was not suited by the way the race panned out on AW comeback; on a competitive mark now for a yard enjoying a good spell and she is one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(1)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Sharma dAmour

8st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Denis Coakley

Back from five months off in good form, set a lot to do and nearest at the finish when second of 14 in 1m Bath handicap last month; she can go well again.

7/1

2nd

12

(12)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Sharma dAmour

9st 2lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Won second time out last spring and a reproduction wouldn't surprise, as she was not suited by the way the race panned out on AW comeback; on a competitive mark now for a yard enjoying a good spell and she is one to consider.

6/1

5th

10

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Sharma dAmour

8st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Denis Coakley

Made a winning handicap debut over C&D last April when rated 3lb higher; failed to progress afterwards but she may be refreshed by a break and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

11/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 933278

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Sole win during a long career came in a 0-50 classified event on the AW in February; string of generally poor turf efforts when trained in Ireland dampens enthusiasm as he comes back down in distance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(8)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:31 Bath

Man Is King

9st 13lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: David Flood

Triple course winner over 1m-1m2f, including on firm; placed elsewhere over 1m4f; 1lb higher than when winning a 0-60 here last month; claims if repeating that effort but has a bit to prove after his last three starts.

7/1

6th

2

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:13 Brighton

Man Is King

9st 8lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: David Flood

Front-runner who has won three times at Bath (1m/1m2f) since the start of last month, but he didn't get home when fourth of nine over C&D (good to firm) nine days ago; may not face too much competition up front so could still be dangerous.

9/2

4th

4

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:56 Brighton

Man Is King

9st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: David Flood

Front-runner; modest overall strike-rate but not in recent weeks having won three of his last five races, all victories at Bath (1m-1m2f); still on a fair mark and good to soft ground was a feasible excuse at Chepstow last Monday.

11/2

Form: 70-635 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Running fairly well on the AW when last seen but in only 0-50 company and he is a highly infrequent winner; no more than each-way claims.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Rainbow Sign

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Mark Pattinson

Just three wins from 64 starts but he returned after a short break with a near-miss in a classified at Brighton (7f, good) last month; has possibilities back up in trip and his first two wins came on AW at Lingfield.

7/1

2nd

8

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:21 Brighton

Rainbow Sign

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Mark Pattinson

Strike-rate of 3-63; he won a 0-52 handicap here (1m, good to firm) last September and his latest fourth of 14 in a 0-55 handicap at Bath (1m, good) was commendable; frame possibilities again.

4/1

4th

14

(13)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Rainbow Sign

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Mark Pattinson

Running fairly well on the AW when last seen but in only 0-50 company and he is a highly infrequent winner; no more than each-way claims.

20/1

10/1

Form: 75662- CD

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Didn't take to hurdles late last year having enjoyed a consistent time on the Flat; sole win came over C&D off today's mark and Rossa Ryan, who rode a winner for the yard at Doncaster last weekend, is an obvious plus.
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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

4/1

Form: -71171 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
It's almost three years since she won on turf but she's struck up a good relationship with Rose Dawes on the AW this year, winning three of her last four; hard to discount in current form.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Port Noir

9st 3lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Has enjoyed a good year with four wins, two of them over C&D; last two efforts leave her with a bit to prove, though.

14/1

12th

2

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Port Noir

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Hardy mare who landed four races on AW (1m to 9.5f) between February and April; also a previous four-time winner on turf but this is just her second crack at 1m2f on her 111th start; still not discounted.

12/1

7th

4

(5)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Port Noir

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Robert Stephens

9yo who has won four times since February including twice over C&D; held in third when unpenalised at Wolverhampton last time but she wasn't beaten far and that was another creditable effort; should be in the mix again off 3lb higher.

4/1

Form: 57746-

Last run: 240 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Couple of costly defeats for George Boughey early last year, not looking the easiest; more of the same in three runs for his current yard and there are obvious risks back up in trip in a first-time hood after eight months off; likely has the ability though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

8

(13)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Admiral

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

Couple of expensive defeats for George Boughey early last year before being sold for 4,600gns, looking anything but easy; pulled away his chances on comeback, back up to 1m, despite a first-time hood and only has daylight on his outer from stall 13.

25/1

7th

7

(3)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Red Admiral

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Gallagher

Couple of costly defeats for George Boughey early last year, not looking the easiest; more of the same in three runs for his current yard and there are obvious risks back up in trip in a first-time hood after eight months off; likely has the ability though.

20/1

3

(6)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:35 Brighton

Red Admiral

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: John Gallagher

Six-race maiden on his third trainer and beaten 12l and 15l here in two runs for his current one, including a C&D handicap.

7/1

16/1

Form: 17-805

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Wolverhampton specialist who doesn't run often on turf these days and rarely goes this far; not in much form on the AW this year and isn't obviously fancied.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(11)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Leicester

Bungle Bay

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have been at Wolverhampton and he went close in a classified event there (7f) last Tuesday; record of 0-12 on turf but he has placed form in this sphere and he seems fairly versatile ground-wise; key player.

11/4

2nd

2

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bungle Bay

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have come here, five over this trip including in a 0-55 handicap six weeks ago; 1-1 at this level and very much respected.

5/1

2nd

5

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bungle Bay

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have been at this track (five over C&D) but has been below his best this year and doesn't look ready to strike.

7/1

16/1

Form: 16160-

Last run: 171 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Often came to hand early in the past but is getting on now and has never won first time out; carries a big weight, ideally suited by an easy 7f and today's stiff 1m doesn't appeal as optimal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(8)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:36 Chepstow

Amathus

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Has seven wins and usually at his peak in the summer months but below his best at Bath on his last two starts; others preferred.

25/1

8th

7

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:40 Brighton

Amathus

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Patrick Chamings

Dual C&D winner who traditionally peaks in the summer; showed enough in three runs over 1m round Bath in the spring to suggest he's still up to winning at this level if he gets one of his better starts and the race pans out his way.

20/1

OUR TIP
10th
2 (11)
Pessoa

7/1

Form: 545123

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
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.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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: 82657- D

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Regressed last year and goes without the usual headgear on his return from four months off; twice ran well off higher marks over C&D last summer, though, and ran well on his 2yo debut, so a better showing wouldn't surprise as long as there's not much rain.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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: 11667- CD

Last run: 157 days

W: 9st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
All four wins have come on good to soft/soft ground in September, including over C&D last autumn off 6lb lower; record returning from a break down the years is far from inspiring.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Bath

James Park Woods

8st 12lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Won twice in the space of three days last September, over C&D and then following up at Brighton (both on slower than good); yet to shine this year and the ground may not be soft enough for him to show his best.

12/1

7th

5

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:45 Nottingham

James Park Woods

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Well held in his last four starts but he may have needed the run at Bath two weeks ago and he's now back on the same mark as when completing a double at Brighton (1m, soft) in September; has claims if he can recapture that form and any rain would be a bonus.

10/1

12th

8

(9)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

James Park Woods

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

All four wins have come on good to soft/soft ground in September, including over C&D last autumn off 6lb lower; record returning from a break down the years is far from inspiring.

25/1

Form: 23041- CD

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Makes debut for a sixth yard, having closed out last season with a heavy-ground C&D win in a first-time tongue-tie for Alison Thorpe; there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh, and a 7lb rise looks plenty.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(7)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:36 Chepstow

Bobby Dassler

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Barry John Murphy

Returned to winning ways when scoring over C&D (good) last month off 4lb lower; raced too freely at Ffos Las two days later and may be worth considering back at his last winning venue.

12/1

3rd

5

(5)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Ffos Las

Bobby Dassler

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Barry John Murphy

Placed three times from four starts here but his regular hunting ground is Bath and he scored there (1m, heavy) off 5lb lower wearing a new hood/tongue-tie combination in October; kept to that track until the hood was removed in ten-runner handicap at Chepstow (1m, good) on Monday when he saw it well to score under Mason Paetel; carries 4lb penalty but won't mind what the weather does; player.

7/2

1st

5

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Bobby Dassler

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Barry John Murphy

Patchy round Bath for his current yard this year, mainly over further; ran poorly ten days ago, hard to predict and some way down the pecking order.

16/1

33/1

Form: 8-7530

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Exposed as ordinary on the AW, placed just once from ten starts; needs to improve a good deal for the switch to turf.
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Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

18:20 Brighton

Mishys Star

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Placed in a 7f classified event at Southwell in February but she has followed that with three heavy defeats; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers but hard to fancy.

66/1

9th

10

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Mishys Star

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Placed in a 7f classified event at Southwell in February but she has followed that with two heavy defeats, including C&D latest; hard to fancy.

33/1

14th

13

(14)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Mishys Star

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Keiran Burke

Exposed as ordinary on the AW, placed just once from ten starts; needs to improve a good deal for the switch to turf.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £32.00
Straight Forecast £26.27
Tricast £251.18
Trifecta £340.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Port Noir

SPOTLIGHT:

Sharma d'Amour

Daily Mirror:

Oasis Sunrise

RP RATINGS:

Scenario

The Times:

Bobby Dassler

D Express:

Sharma d'Amour

The Sun:

Oasis Sunrise

Telegraph:

Port Noir

The Star:

Port Noir

Daily Record:

Port Noir