May 22 / 17.40 Bath

17.40

Good

Blackmore Building Contractors Handicap (Bath Summer Sprint Series Qualifier) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 5f 160y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Blackmore Building Contractors Handicap (Bath Summer Sprint Series Qualifier) (Div II)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.80
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 878657 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Hasn't threatened in two AW runs for new yard this spring but he's now 6lb lower than for his last win in November and two of his three turf wins have come over C&D (good to firm); should get a good tow into this race and he's in the mix back at this track.
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9th

4

(5)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Neptune Legend

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Back with Tony Carroll this summer and he has registered three sprint wins on fast turf; some lesser efforts followed but he was back on track with a solid effort at Leicester last month; Billy Loughnane booked now dropping back into a Class 6.

6/1

5th

8

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:12 Leicester

Neptune Legend

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Three wins on turf this season but he's struggled since scoring at Bath (5.7f, firm) in July; his rider lost the irons at the start there last Sunday but he has a bit to prove and needs to get back on track; one of three runners for yard.

16/1

17th

2

(11)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

15:50 Bath

Neptune Legend

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Three wins this year, two here, latterly beating Sisters In The Sky by 3l when 5lb lower; not so clever since.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £6.90

Form: 788435

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Just one win from her 32 starts and recent efforts on AW and turf don't suggest she is primed to double her tally; down the list.
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11th

10

(11)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

She Went Whoosh

8st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Scott Dixon

1-38, the win gained over 5f at Lingfield (AW) in spring 2025; came second off her basement mark at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) in May but recent efforts have been disappointing.

33/1

9th

8

(1)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

She Went Whoosh

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Sole win from 37 starts came on the AW at Lingfield (5f) last April; runner-up at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) in May but she's struggled in four starts since; stablemate of Megaphone.

20/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 7-5652

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 24 starts but that was off 9lb higher at Brighton (5.3f, good) last spring; losing run is up to 13 but he's run some solid races on AW this year including when runner-up at Wolverhampton (7f) in March; seems tactically versatile and he's an interesting contender back in trip after a short break.
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10th

6

(8)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

15:50 Bath

Sioux Warrior

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Adrian Wintle

Has won over a similar trip to this but latest success was over 7f and he was staying on all too late when third to Neptune Legend over C&D earlier this year; he'll need a strong pace to chase.

20/1

5th

7

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

18:26 Chepstow

Sioux Warrior

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Doubled his winning tally when beating four rivals (including Too Much Trevor) over C&D (good to firm) 16 days ago; only 2lb higher and may be the one to capitalise if Prefer The Sister runs below form.

6/1

1st

3

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:11 Chepstow

Sioux Warrior

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

1-26 but generally consistent; didn't show any obvious improvement in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when third here (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago and likely to be competing for minor honours.

2/1

Form: 54234-

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who can take a strong hold but he finished well when runner-up over C&D (heavy) last autumn; returns after five months but he's handicapped on his best form and has had only three runs for current yard; needs a close look with hood added.
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6th

4

(3)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Mister Sandman

9st 3lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Beaten-favourite in five of his last six starts, latterly behind Thanks Dad at Yarmouth, and has tended to pull hard/not see it out in a few starts at beyond sprint trips; capable off this mark but is still a maiden and comes with risks attached.

6/1

4th

2

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Mister Sandman

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Still to score but he's a reliable type and comes here after a good second of eight in 5.5f classified event at Brighton in June; recent cheekpieces are left off here (just hooded) and he can go well after a break.

9/4

5

(13)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:26 Brighton

Mister Sandman

9st 9lb

J: Ben Pollard

T: Gary & Josh Moore

12-race maiden; track and ground no concern and he was running on well when second over 5.3f here 12 days ago; has been placed over 7f but others may see it out better.

7/2

Form: 67488-

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Won stable debut at Nottingham last April (6f, good to firm) but she's gone the wrong way since and was a well-held eighth in her final two runs last year; has something to prove but she's on a reduced mark and her win came after a similar-length absence; first-time cheekpieces.
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1st

13

(1)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

15:50 Bath

Rinky Tinky Tinky

8st 7lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Hard to predict but had a good day here recently when fending off some of these under Alice Bond; only 1lb higher but wouldn't be a good thing to repeat that form.

20/1

1st

8

(2)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Rinky Tinky Tinky

9st 0lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Made a winning seasonal return as a 3yo (6f, good to firm) but there hasn't been a lot to cheer since; others have more pressing claims.

14/1

10th

17

(14)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Rinky Tinky Tinky

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Only 1-18 and opposable on what she's achieved in four races after a break; just out of the weights.

33/1

Form: 570-02 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Nine-time winner who has not scored since September 2024 but he finished well to go close at Catterick (5f, good) last week; looks interesting off same mark and this step back up in trip is a positive.
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5th

9

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Regressive veteran; finished second at Catterick (5f, good) in May but little to celebrate since; vulnerable once more.

20/1

9th

14

(8)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

Newyorkstateofmind

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Regressive veteran; finished second at Catterick (5f, good) in May but little to celebrate since; vulnerable once more.

33/1

6th

6

(9)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Has a better strike-rate on the AW and his last turf win was over two years ago; finished well when runner-up at Catterick (5f, good) in May but he's been quiet since and reared at the start when down the field at Ayr last time; others preferred.

20/1

Form: 939355

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Tapeta specialist but he's hung right before finishing a well-held fifth at Wolverhampton (5f) in his last two starts; continues to edge down the weights but he's 0-13 on turf and has not run in this sphere since last May; others preferred.
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3rd

7

(5)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phoenix Beach

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Should be on a very good mark and was a close fourth at Newcastle last week (5f) after a prominent position throughout; that was his best run for a while.

7/1

4th

4

(2)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Phoenix Beach

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Scott Dixon

Course winner (6f); most recent wins have come around the bend at Wolverhampton; prominent in the betting but left the impression the run would bring him on when seventh of 12 at Southwell last week (after three months off); due to be 2lb lower from the weekend but still looks on a good mark.

7/1

7th

6

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Phoenix Beach

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Has a course win (6f) on his record but better known for his exploits at Wolverhampton more recently; odds-on to hang to his right but he returns from a break on a dangerous mark; market to guide.

14/1

12/1

Form: 556888

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer who scored at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in January but he's not hit the same level since and has finished eighth in his three runs (Tapeta/turf); on dangerous mark but he has something to prove and slow starts can be an issue.
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5th

2

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Hes An Angel

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Has won six times on the AW, but 0-15 on turf; creditable second at Wetherby two runs back (5.5f, good to firm) but well beaten last time (6f).

8/1

8th

7

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Hes An Angel

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Back in better form (over 5f/5.5f) this month, winning AW classified event then solid second (behind a rival who was on the middle leg of hat-trick) in Wetherby handicap; has won over 6f; 0-14 on turf but holds a fighting chance.

8/1

Form: 0/070-

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 6yo but he's struggled at big prices in all of his runs including on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in November; now switches to turf but he needs a transformation after six months off.
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3rd

6

(1)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Titus Thor

8st 10lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Malcolm Saunders

Unplaced all seven starts; outran 50-1 odds when respectable fifth of 14 in Bath handicap (5f, good) in June and was denied clear run when filling same position in Chepstow classified (5f, good to firm) last month but others appeal more all the same.

8/1

5th

7

(8)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:45 Chepstow

Titus Thor

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Malcolm Saunders

Struggled on his first five starts but ran respectably when fifth of 14 at Bath (5f, good) three weeks ago; now drops into a classified.

7/1

5th

12

(12)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Titus Thor

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Malcolm Saunders

Yet to show any promise in his five runs to date, ninth of 12 in 5.7f handicap here 22 days ago; easy to look elsewhere.

50/1

Form: -87909 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner but his last success was in July 2024 and he has form figures of 87909 this year; opposable.
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7th

10

(5)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:25 Brighton

Tilsworth Ony Ta

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Little to celebrate this year and looks vulnerable, even at this level.

50/1

10th

12

(4)

7th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:15 Windsor

Tilsworth Ony Ta

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

C&D winner, but losing run now up to 28 and not performing as though that is about to change; tongue-tie will need to make a huge difference.

50/1

6th

10

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tilsworth Ony Ta

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: J R Jenkins

Has won five races, two on the AW, but out of form recently and hard to fancy.

33/1

33/1

Form: 34-687

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Winless since her 2yo days and she's finished down the field at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in her three runs this year; losing run is now up 30 and others are preferred.
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13th

15

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Coco Hill

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Without a victory since 2022 and she arrives under a cloud, beating just one home in 5.7f classified event here eight days ago.

50/1

8th

2

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Coco Hill

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Adrian Wintle

Winless since her 2yo days and she has beaten only one rival home in each of her last three starts, including over this C&D two weeks ago; others are preferred.

33/1

11th

12

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Coco Hill

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Winless since her 2yo days and she's finished down the field at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in her three runs this year; losing run is now up 30 and others are preferred.

33/1

9/1

Form: 2419-5

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Turned over a 1-12 shot in Chepstow maiden (5f, good) last August but she's finished down the field in two handicaps since; still lightly raced and wasn't beaten far on her Nottingham reappearance last month but others are more convincing.
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14th

9

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Scent Of May

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Gained a first win (at the fourth attempt) in 5f Chepstow maiden in August but she has failed to build on it, last of 12 in 5.7f handicap here 22 days ago; cheekpieces are now reached for.

20/1

12th

7

(12)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Scent Of May

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Turned over a 1-12 shot in Chepstow maiden (5f, good) last August but she's finished down the field in two handicaps since; still lightly raced and wasn't beaten far on her Nottingham reappearance last month but others are more convincing.

9/1

5th

8

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

Scent Of May

8st 13lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Henry Candy

Turned over a 1-12 shot in Chepstow maiden (5f, good) last August; never involved in an AW handicap in the autumn but retains unexposed potential on return having had only five starts.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 74648P CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Versatile sort who won three times last year including at Leicester (1m, good to firm) and over C&D (heavy); now 2lb lower than for her AW win in December but things have not gone well in two runs this season; got hampered by a faller when pulled up at Lingfield on Tuesday but she needs a major revival back at this track; yard also runs Neptune Legend.
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2nd

2

(6)

27th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:19 Ffos Las

Up The Anti

9st 8lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

The trip and conditions will be fine but she's lost her form in a major way since the winter; leap of faith is required to support her now.

14/1

6

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:09 Ffos Las

Up The Anti

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Tony Carroll

Versatile regarding trip/ground but very little has gone to plan during this season's light campaign; ran as though something was amiss at Bath 19 days ago; leap of faith required to support her here.

10/1

9th

1

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:00 Bath

Up The Anti

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Hampered by faller and pulled up at Lingfield in May, and withdrawn here three days later when jockey had concerns over how filly was moving and was not prepared to ride; however, she was just 7-2 at the time of withdrawal and this C&D winner is capable of playing a leading role off her last winning mark.

6/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £158.70
Straight Forecast £111.09
Tricast £450.61
Trifecta £2286.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Newyorkstateofmind

WEST COUNTRY:

Sioux Warrior

The Times:

Up The Anti

NEWMARKET:

Rinky Tinky Tinky

D Express:

Mister Sandman

The Guardian:

Scent Of May

POSTDATA:

Neptune Legend

The Sun:

Up The Anti

Telegraph:

Sioux Warrior

Daily Mail:

Sioux Warrior

RP RATINGS:

Newyorkstateofmind

Daily Mirror:

Newyorkstateofmind

The Star:

Newyorkstateofmind

Daily Record:

Newyorkstateofmind