April 29 / 18.20 Bath

18.20

Firm

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.50
  • Place: £5.50

Form: 40958-

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
He's dropped down the weights and was a close fifth at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last November on his penultimate start; however, a lesser run followed (6f, AW) to make it 0-7 and there's a stamina question to answer on his reappearance; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

13

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Newmarket

Prodigal Son

9st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Heather Main

Scored off today's mark on seasonal debut at Bath (1m, firm; first-time blinkers) in April but has not made any further progress and was well held when second in amateur riders' event at Salisbury (1m, good) last month.

16/1

2nd

5

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:27 Salisbury

Prodigal Son

10st 11lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Heather Main

The addition of blinkers saw him spring a minor surprise at Bath (1m, firm) in April; not at that level on his last three starts, most recently when ninth behind Marsh Benham at Sandown last month.

16/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 721540 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Not at the top of his game on AW on his last three starts but he won off today's mark at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in February and his sole run here yielded a C&D win in May 2024; versatile ground-wise; not written off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

12

(9)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Signcastle City

10st 13lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Richard Hannon

Has a poor strike-rate over the last two years but is in form, reaching the frame again at Newmarket (1m, good) last Thursday; back on last winning mark; fighting chance.

12/1

4th

3

(3)

24th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newmarket

Signcastle City

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Has a poor strike-rate over the last two years but is in form, placed at Windsor (1m) most recently; back on last winning mark; fighting chance.

7/1

13/8

Form: 4130-2 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner (firm/good) who scored at Lingfield (1m, AW) last September and was runner-up there (1m, AW) last month on his reappearance; has the same mark as last time and he ticks lots of boxes.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(5)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

My Ambition

8st 13lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Placed on his first two runs this year but last two runs not so good; three of his four turf wins have been at Bath, and may be best to wait until he returns to that venue.

10/1

4th

2

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:05 Leicester

My Ambition

9st 13lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Started the campaign with solid 1m efforts at Lingfield (AW) and Bath (firm); disappointed back at Bath last time but no surprise to see him bounce back in this uncompetitive event.

4/1

Form: 2422-8

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ran just four times last season and was runner-up on three occasions (7f/1m, various ground); down the field on reappearance at Kempton (1m, AW) four weeks ago but may have needed that outing and it will be no surprise if he's in the mix; a tongue-tie is added.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(6)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:30 Epsom

Magical Merlin

9st 1lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

Managed only fifth of eight when upped to 1m2f at Windsor (good to firm) two months ago and remains without a win since 2023; continues to edge down the weights but needs to turn a corner.

10/1

5th

6

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Magical Merlin

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

Continues to edge down the weights, but losing run is up to 19 and the application of a tongue-tie made little difference last time; something to prove on his first attempt over this far.

11/2

4th

3

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Bath

Magical Merlin

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Harry Charlton

Ran just four times last season and was runner-up on three occasions (7f/1m, various ground); down the field on reappearance at Kempton (1m, AW) four weeks ago but may have needed that outing and it will be no surprise if he's in the mix; a tongue-tie is added.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 1137-9 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
He made a winning reappearance here in 2024 and 2025 so it's disconcerting he was well beaten on his comeback here 24 days ago, and he could do with breaking sharper; however, it's possible he needed the run this time and, having won three times last year, he's entitled to respect.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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: 36259- C

Last run: 293 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
9yo who has been absent since two below-par runs last summer; however, this course winner is 4lb lower than when a close third at Kempton (1m, AW) on her reappearance last May and is not discounted on her return.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(9)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Redredrobin

10st 6lb

J: Miss Jodie Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

Her wins for Malcolm Saunders came over 6f-7f on turf; sold for 1,500gns recently; one of her better efforts at Epsom last time, a course she's always liked, but stamina and the surface switch are two concerns.

10/1

2nd

8

(7)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

17:27 Epsom

Redredrobin

8st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Malcolm Saunders

All eight of her wins have been over shorter trips, two at this track over 7f in 2023; below her best in both starts since finishing runner-up in first-time cheekpieces at Brighton (7f, good to firm) and others are preferred.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £64.20
Straight Forecast £44.27
Trifecta £174.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

My Ambition

RP RATINGS:

Signcastle City

Daily Mirror:

Magical Merlin

WEST COUNTRY:

Redredrobin

The Star:

Darvel

TOPSPEED:

Signcastle City

The Times:

Signcastle City

The Sun:

Signcastle City

POSTDATA:

My Ambition

Telegraph:

My Ambition

The Guardian:

My Ambition

Daily Mail:

My Ambition

D Express:

My Ambition

Daily Record:

My Ambition