Bath

14:15

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 2f 37y Handicap Going: Firm

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: 5yo BEAULD AS BRASS has been resurgent with wins under Simon Walker in his last two runs and may well be able to complete a hat-trick.

Beauld As Brass

Jockey: Mr S Walker Trainer: George Baker Age/Wt: 5/11-7 F: 452-11 OR: 68

8 tips

8/11

Comment: Habitual slow starter but stepping up in distance has made a difference and he's won under Simon Walker at Lingfield and Chelmsford (both at 1m2f on AW) in last two runs; has penalty for his win on Thursday but that was a comfortable success and conditions are no problem on this return to turf; strong contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	1 / 4	8/13	67
23/04/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	1 / 11	2/1	62
26/12/24	Fontwell / Unknown / H	4	P / 9	100/1	-
18/12/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 13	10/1	59
05/12/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	5 / 11	13/2	60
20/11/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	4 / 14	12/1	60

Cathedral Peak

Jockey: Mr Fletcher Yarham Trainer: Dylan Cunha Age/Wt: 4/10-8 F: 605-04 OR: 60

2 tips

4/1

Comment: Six-race maiden; beaten around 4l when fourth behind Beauld As Brass at Lingfield (1m2f) 12 days ago but she ran well for a long way and has a big swing in the weights with her old rival here; could pose a serious threat if she backs up that last run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	4 / 11	11/1	62
30/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	15 / 21	14/1	65
21/10/24	Gowran Park / Handicap / F	-	5 / 15	16/1	65
16/08/24	Cork / Unknown / F	-	11 / 12	16/1	-
07/07/24	Limerick / Unknown / F	-	6 / 9	11/2	-
26/05/24	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	6 / 8	7/1	-

My Chiquita

Jockey: Mr Paul Hainey Trainer: B Brookhouse Age/Wt: 6/11-2 F: 3/8237- OR: 68

2 tips

9/2

Comment: Two middle-distance wins (good to firm) on the Flat and she made it 3-5 over hurdles when landing a Worcester handicap (2m4f, good) last August; absent since but she's on a workable mark back in this sphere and interesting to see how she figures in market.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/08/24	Worcester / Handicap / H	4	1 / 11	4/1	117
05/08/24	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	7 / 12	7/2	69
27/06/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	5	3 / 6	11/8	69
01/06/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	2 / 7	5/1	67
17/05/24	Aintree / Handicap / H	4	2 / 14	5/1	115
07/05/24	Hereford / Handicap / H	4	4 / 11	12/1	115

Ellexis

Jockey: Miss Megan Jordan Trainer: R A Teal Age/Wt: 5/11-2 F: 0-2170 OR: 68

12/1

Comment: Triple AW winner who swooped late when scoring at Lingfield (1m2f) in January but she was tailed off back there (first-time cheekpieces) in March; back on last winning mark but has something to prove with visor now tried and her last turf run was in 2023.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/03/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	11 / 11	18/1	69
24/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	7 / 9	9/1	70
22/01/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	1 / 11	12/1	68
07/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	2 / 7	7/2	68
09/12/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	11 / 12	16/1	70
11/11/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	10 / 11	50/1	72

Galactic Glow

Jockey: Mr McKenzie Graham Trainer: J Tickle Age/Wt: 8/9-11 F: 86-5 OR: 47

1 tip

12/1

Comment: 0-12 over hurdles and his three Flat wins were in 2023 but they were all gained over C&D (good to firm/firm); mixed form over hurdles this spring but was runner-up on his penultimate run and he's on a dangerous mark back in this sphere; not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Taunton / Handicap / H	5	4 / 8	14/1	77
09/04/25	Taunton / Handicap / H	5	2 / 7	40/1	74
25/03/25	Taunton / Unknown / H	4	4 / 5	150/1	71
08/01/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	6	5 / 10	18/1	48
31/12/24	Uttoxeter / Handicap / H	5	P / 11	40/1	74
06/12/24	Exeter / Handicap / H	5	9 / 10	40/1	72

Marley Head

Jockey: Mr Richard Upton Trainer: J Tizzard Age/Wt: 6/10-8 F: 862/0/ OR: 60

28/1

Comment: 11-race maiden who has been on the sidelines since a fair fourth in handicap hurdle at Exeter (2m, good to firm) in October 2023; still unexposed on the Flat but this looks a tough assignment after a massive absence and is probably best watched; cheekpieces worn last time are removed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/10/23	Exeter / Handicap / H	5	4 / 15	12/1	77
09/08/23	Bath / Handicap / F	6	12 / 13	80/1	67
23/07/23	Newton Abbot / Handicap / H	5	6 / 8	18/1	80
05/07/23	Worcester / Handicap / H	5	8 / 12	12/1	82
07/06/23	Newton Abbot / Handicap / H	5	9 / 11	7/1	85
17/05/23	Newton Abbot / Unknown / H	4	8 / 12	50/1	-

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Bath

14:50

Runners: 4 Distance: 0m 5f 10y Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: WINNER ONLY

Verdict: The vote goes to Richard Hannon's debutante SAFFRON DANDY, who is bred to be a sprinter and is a sister to a useful winner.

Saffron Dandy

Jockey: Joe Leavy Trainer: R Hannon Age/Wt: 2/9-2

5 tips

11/10

Comment: 25,000euros foal, £68,000 yearling; fifth foal; sister to winners The Bell Conductor (5f/6f including 2yo; RPR 103) and Fierce (5f turf/6f AW; 79), half-sister to winners Ohailbhic (6f AW; 87) and Bint Saffian (Qatar 5.5f/6f); dam unraced; plenty to like on paper and she's an interesting newcomer.

Eightthreeone

Jockey: Rob Hornby Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton Age/Wt: 2/9-7

6 tips

13/10

Comment: Son of Rumble Inthejungle; gelded half-brother to 7f/1m winner Sixntwothrees (including 2yo; RPR 95); dam unraced half-sister to Swedish Derby winner Handsome Hawk, out of maiden half-sister to 10.5f Group 1 winner Execute and 1m4f Group 2 winner Tot Ou Tard; has speed and stamina in pedigree and interesting to see how he figures in market.

Rajdad

Jockey: Finley Marsh Trainer: R Hughes Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 7

7/1

Comment: Has a striking pedigree but was 28-1 at Wolverhampton and she finished a remote last of seven; hard to recommend after that low-key start.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/04/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F		5	7 / 7	28/1	-

Touchwoodnwhistle

Jockey: Taylor Fisher Trainer: J S Moore Age/Wt: 2/9-7

9/1

Comment: First foal; dam unraced half-sister to 1m winner Johnjay, out of 5f/6f winning sister to smart 5f-7f winner Dark Power, is granddaughter of half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 3 winner Rich Ground; has speed on both sides of his pedigree and market should guide on debut.

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Bath

15:25

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 5f 160y Handicap Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Top of the list is MASTER ZACK (nap), who landed a gamble with his strong-finishing win from off the pace at Southwell last month.

Master Zack

Jockey: R Kingscote Trainer: Martin Dunne Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 8477-1 OR: 52

4 tips

21/10

Comment: Unplaced in first nine starts but he found improvement in new combination of equipment when landing a gamble on his Southwell reappearance (5f, AW) last month; up 7lb but that was a convincing win from off the pace and this step back up in trip looks a positive; respected back on turf.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	1 / 8	9/1	45
19/12/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	7 / 8	20/1	45
23/11/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 7	12/1	45
09/11/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	4 / 7	15/2	45
31/10/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	8 / 13	25/1	45
21/10/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	4 / 5	11/2	45

Roc Dazur

Jockey: Rob Hornby Trainer: J G Portman Age/Wt: 3/9-5 F: 0999- OR: 48

7/2

Comment: Finished in rear in all four runs including when ninth of ten on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in September; still early days but she needs a transformation on her return.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/09/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	9 / 10	16/1	51
02/09/24	Windsor / Unknown / F	5	9 / 12	150/1	-
12/08/24	Windsor / Unknown / F	5	9 / 13	150/1	-
25/06/24	Newbury / Unknown / F	4	11 / 12	66/1	-

Fregola

Jockey: Tyrese Cameron Trainer: R Hannon Age/Wt: 3/9-3 F: 788-30 OR: 46

1 tip

7/2

Comment: Nine-race maiden who has not progressed and was a long way below form at Redcar (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago; continues to drop down the weights but others are more convincing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	10 / 15	9/1	47
04/04/25	Bath / Handicap / F	6	3 / 6	9/1	48
28/09/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	8 / 12	22/1	50
31/08/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	8 / 13	22/1	52
07/08/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 10	40/1	54
17/07/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	7 / 9	11/2	57

Sarabi

Jockey: Jim Crowley Trainer: Michael Keady Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 65-693 OR: 47

6 tips

11/2

Comment: Seven-race maiden but she's had only two runs for current yard and was a close third in Chelmsford handicap (6f, AW; 33-1) last month; that was her best effort so far and has claims if she can back that up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	3 / 9	33/1	47
10/04/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	9 / 10	22/1	50
13/01/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	6 / 7	11/4	53
13/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	5 / 10	14/1	55
11/11/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	6 / 12	40/1	-
29/10/24	Catterick / Unknown / F	5	4 / 4	33/1	-

Bluesy Moon

Jockey: Oliver Searle Trainer: M J Attwater Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 97-83 OR: 45

1 tip

7/1

Comment: Record of 0-10 but she perked up with a creditable third at a big price at Brighton (5.3f, good to firm) last Wednesday; this is a stiffer test back at this track but she could be in the mix again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	66/1	46
10/04/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	8 / 10	200/1	46
09/11/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	7 / 7	100/1	45
28/09/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	9 / 9	150/1	46
01/09/24	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	8 / 8	100/1	50
12/08/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	6	11 / 12	80/1	54

Hidden Verse

Jockey: Gina Mangan Trainer: Dr R Newland & J Insole Age/Wt: 3/9-8 F: 47-994 OR: 51

1 tip

8/1

Comment: Beaten 8l or more in first five runs but he got much closer to the target when dropped to 5f at Wolverhampton (2l fourth) last month; 1lb lower here and has claims if he can build on that back on turf.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	4 / 7	10/1	52
10/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	9 / 9	18/1	56
28/03/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	9 / 9	4/1	59
23/08/24	Ffos Las / Unknown / F	5	7 / 7	20/1	-
01/08/24	Epsom / Unknown / F	4	4 / 7	12/1	-
04/06/24	Leicester / Unknown / F	5	12 / 14	33/1	-

Havana's Dream

Jockey: Joey Haynes Trainer: R Harris Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 60-6 OR: 45

40/1

Comment: Big prices and has finished a tailed-off last in three novice events, with latest at Wolverhampton (5f) last Saturday; now switches to a handicap but can only be watched until she shows some encouraging signs.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	6 / 6	150/1	-
18/11/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	10 / 10	250/1	-
03/09/24	Chepstow / Unknown / F	5	6 / 6	40/1	-

Pipkin

Jockey: Callum Hutchinson Trainer: W S Kittow Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 09-9 OR: 45

Comment: Tailed off at massive prices in her three qualifying runs (6f/7f) during the winter; now goes handicapping at this new trip but she needs lots of improvement after 110 days off.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/01/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	9 / 9	300/1	-
31/12/24	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	9 / 9	200/1	-
19/12/24	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	4	10 / 10	100/1	-

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Bath

16:00

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 5f 10y Handicap Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: The vote goes to SISTERS IN THE SKY, who is on her last winning mark and represents a yard that won this race in 2022 and 2023.

Sisters In The Sky

Jockey: Jonny Peate Trainer: G Harris Age/Wt: 6/9-6 F: 1-5166 OR: 55

3 tips

4/1

Comment: Handles any ground and he's a seven-time winner including over C&D; held at Wolverhampton last twice but he defied this mark there in February and his yard won this race in 2022 and 2023; in the mix back from a short break.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	6 / 9	9/1	56
25/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	6 / 11	15/2	56
03/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 8	9/1	55
22/01/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	5 / 7	14/1	56
22/12/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	1 / 10	5/1	54
04/12/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	6 / 12	9/1	55

Tilsworth Ony Ta

Jockey: Jim Crowley Trainer: J R Jenkins Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 5-3269 OR: 46

1 tip

4/1

Comment: Five-time sprint winner, with three on turf and two on AW; went close in a classified event at Chelmsford in February but he's been well held in both runs since and needs to rediscover his spark back in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	9 / 12	10/1	48
03/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	6 / 9	5/1	49
13/02/25	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	6	2 / 7	4/1	49
16/01/25	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	6	3 / 7	15/2	50
30/12/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 11	9/2	51
14/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	4 / 11	33/1	52

Savalas

Jockey: Finley Marsh Trainer: A Wintle Age/Wt: 10/8-12 F: 9573 OR: 47

4 tips

9/2

Comment: Nine wins including two over an extended 5f at this track; last win was off this mark at Wolverhampton (6f) in November and he ran well to finish third in a classified event there last time; now drops back in trip but he's effective on fast ground and should get a decent tow into this race; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	3 / 10	18/1	47
03/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	7 / 9	11/1	48
24/01/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	25/1	49
07/01/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	9 / 12	14/1	50
30/12/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	9 / 11	33/1	50
15/11/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 11	12/1	47

Midnight Flame

Jockey: Rob Hornby Trainer: Joe Ponting Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 36-509 OR: 45

11/2

Comment: Went close here (5.6f, good) in September but she's not hit the same level since and has finished in rear in last two runs; overall record now stands at 0-32 and she's opposable back from a break; new headgear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	9 / 11	28/1	46
07/01/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	10 / 12	18/1	46
04/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 8	28/1	46
21/11/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	6 / 11	11/1	46
31/10/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	12/1	46
12/10/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	8 / 8	33/1	47

Radiant Angel

Jockey: L Morris Trainer: Joe Ponting Age/Wt: 4/9-9 F: 415288 OR: 58

6/1

Comment: Won at Wolverhampton (6f) in February and was close second there last month but he's finished a well-held eighth (Tapeta/turf) in last two starts; still unexposed on turf but record is now 1-16 and he's untried at this trip; others preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	8 / 10	9/1	58
19/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	8 / 12	13/2	58
07/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 13	16/1	57
24/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	17/2	57
25/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 11	11/1	54
19/02/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	4 / 7	13/2	54

Banana

Jockey: Joey Haynes Trainer: S Dixon Age/Wt: 6/8-11 F: 20273 OR: 45

4 tips

13/2

Comment: 47-race maiden but she had some close calls at Wolverhampton (6f) in March and was a respectable third back on turf at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) last month; usually races prominently and she should go well again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	6	3 / 7	9/1	46
31/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 11	12/1	46
27/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	2 / 10	28/1	46
15/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	10 / 11	17/2	46
12/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	33/1	45
03/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	3 / 7	33/1	45

Professor Tickle

Jockey: Callum Hutchinson Trainer: M J Attwater Age/Wt: 4/9-6 F: 0-4468 OR: 55

9/1

Comment: Both wins for David Loughnane came over 6f in 2023; well handicapped on old form but losing run is up to 12 and he was only eighth of 12 on recent stable debut at Brighton (6f, good to firm); headgear now returns but he has work to do back in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	8 / 12	18/1	58
20/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	6 / 9	10/1	60
13/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	4 / 8	6/1	62
06/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	4 / 10	12/1	62
04/12/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	11 / 12	20/1	64
19/11/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	10 / 11	11/2	65

Were Reunited

Jockey: Thomas Greatrex Trainer: M Blake Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 527-68 OR: 45

11/1

Comment: Pipped at the post by the reopposing Savalas at Wolverhampton in November but he's not matched that since and was beaten 12l on Tapeta in March; plenty to prove again and he's not won for a long time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	8 / 10	28/1	47
17/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	6 / 10	22/1	47
22/12/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	7 / 10	11/1	48
15/11/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 11	25/1	46
31/10/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	5 / 10	40/1	46
15/09/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	6 / 8	14/1	47

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Bath

16:35

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Handicap Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: It's hard to get away from COMMANDING PRINCE, who is 2-3 and has plenty of scope for further progress on this handicap debut.

Commanding Prince

Jockey: L Morris Trainer: A Watson Age/Wt: 4/9-11 F: 211 OR: 82

7 tips

7/5

Comment: Scopey son of Too Darn Hot; went very close on Southwell debut in February and he's won in good style at Newcastle (1m/7f) in two subsequent runs; his last success was at 1-8 in a five-runner novice but he's a useful prospect and is a major player again off what looks a fair opening mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	4	1 / 5	1/8	-
10/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	4	1 / 5	6/1	-
12/02/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	2 / 6	2/1	-

Island Bandit

Jockey: R Kingscote Trainer: H Main Age/Wt: 6/9-3 F: 025-6 OR: 74

1 tip

7/2

Comment: Six-time turf winner but his last success was in August 2023; returned to form with a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in October but he was beaten 8l there when last seen in January; bit to prove again after that and he doesn't have a great record when fresh.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	6 / 7	17/2	76
19/11/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	5 / 9	7/1	76
25/10/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	2 / 11	6/1	73
02/10/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	12 / 14	22/1	76
29/08/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	4	7 / 14	8/1	78
31/07/24	Sandown / Handicap / F	4	4 / 6	6/1	80

Star Pupil

Jockey: Finley Marsh Trainer: R Hughes Age/Wt: 4/9-3 F: 124210 OR: 74

7/2

Comment: All 14 runs have been on AW and he's won three times including at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March; never involved after slow start at Chelmsford last time but he had some traffic issues in that race; now switches to turf but he still has scope for further progress and is not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	12 / 16	4/1	74
31/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	4/1	69
13/03/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	2 / 6	4/1	68
14/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	4 / 8	9/2	68
24/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	11/4	66
16/01/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	1 / 5	1/2	61

Thapa VC

Jockey: Jim Crowley Trainer: M G Rimell Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 377584 OR: 67

2 tips

7/2

Comment: All 11 wins have been at 7f but he ran well to finish a 2l fourth over 1m2f here (good to form) last month; continues to edge down the weights and he could be dangerous back in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Bath / Handicap / F	5	4 / 7	11/2	68
10/04/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	8 / 11	4/1	70
24/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	5 / 11	10/1	71
08/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	7 / 9	15/2	73
16/02/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	7 / 9	18/1	75
07/02/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	3 / 7	16/1	76

My Ambition

Jockey: Tyler Heard Trainer: D J Coakley Age/Wt: 6/8-4 F: 2140-4 OR: 61

3 tips

17/2

Comment: The last three of his four turf wins have been gained over C&D (good/firm); still 3lb higher than for last win but he returned from a break with a creditable fourth here last month and should benefit from that run; possibilities.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Bath / Handicap / F	6	4 / 12	13/2	61
29/08/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	4	13 / 14	22/1	62
15/08/24	Salisbury / Handicap / F	6	4 / 11	11/4	62
17/07/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	1 / 12	6/4	58
27/06/24	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	3/1	58
03/06/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	5	11 / 13	16/1	60

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17:10

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Handicap Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: This can go to ZAPPATA, who has been a big improver since upped to 1m and was an easy winner at Redcar last Thursday.

Zappata

Jockey: Liam Wright Trainer: George Scott Age/Wt: 3/10-3 F: 756211 OR: 48

13 tips

3/10

Comment: Big improver since upped to 1m, scoring at Wetherby eight days ago and at Redcar (both on good to firm) last Thursday; has double penalty but that last success was by almost 5l and he's still unexposed; should be hard to beat in his bid to make it 3-4 in handicaps.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	1 / 8	4/5	52
27/04/25	Wetherby / Handicap / F	6	1 / 12	5/2	46
22/04/25	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	6	2 / 12	11/2	46
26/03/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	6 / 12	125/1	-
17/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	4	5 / 7	28/1	-
11/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	7 / 8	16/1	-

Havana Club

Jockey: Finley Marsh Trainer: A Wintle Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 432-66 OR: 52

7/1

Comment: Made the frame in four nurseries for Warren Greatrex last year but he hasn't been at his best in two runs for new yard this spring; ran into some trouble over C&D (good to firm) last time but he's now 0-9 and others are more convincing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Bath / Handicap / F	6	6 / 9	20/1	53
15/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	6 / 7	40/1	54
08/10/24	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 14	17/2	53
28/09/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	3 / 12	4/1	53
10/09/24	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	4 / 7	7/1	54
21/08/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 7	11/1	54

Evas Eyes

Jockey: Jim Crowley Trainer: Ian Williams Age/Wt: 3/9-3 F: 376434 OR: 45

15/2

Comment: 12-race maiden who was well held at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last time but she got pestered for the lead and that was after a couple of fair efforts on Tapeta; now makes her turf debut but she's a half-sister to three winners in this sphere and it wouldn't be a surprise if she ran well; change of headgear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	4 / 6	10/1	45
15/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 7	18/1	45
11/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	4 / 6	28/1	45
12/02/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	6 / 8	18/1	46
01/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 9	8/1	46
13/01/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	3 / 7	13/2	46

Desert Beauty

Jockey: L Morris Trainer: Dylan Cunha Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 889 OR: 50

10/1

Comment: Out of an unraced half-sister to a 7.5f/1m2f winner in Qatar; finished in rear at big prices in three runs on AW (6f) this spring but it's still early days and she's a possible improver now upped in trip on handicap debut; one to keep an eye on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	9 / 11	150/1	-
08/04/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	8 / 9	200/1	-
27/03/25	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	5	8 / 8	50/1	-

Leading Star Girl

Jockey: Jack Dace Trainer: M D I Usher Age/Wt: 3/9-3 F: 0-5758 OR: 45

40/1

Comment: Yet to make the frame in seven starts and was last of eight at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) when last seen in March; cheekpieces are now added on this drop back in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/03/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	8 / 8	80/1	46
12/02/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 8	33/1	46
01/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 9	66/1	48
20/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 8	20/1	52
14/12/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	10 / 11	200/1	-
14/10/24	Windsor / Unknown / F	4	12 / 13	200/1	-

Mount Of Gold

Jockey: Gina Mangan Trainer: R Cook & J Bridger Age/Wt: 3/9-3 F: 63495- OR: 45

50/1

Comment: Eight-race maiden; creditable third in Salisbury nursery (1m, good to firm) last August but she struggled in her final two runs last season; has something to prove after 201 days off and this looks a tough assignment against Zappata.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/10/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 8	50/1	46
08/10/24	Brighton / Handicap / F	6	9 / 14	18/1	46
15/09/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	4 / 12	22/1	46
30/08/24	Salisbury / Handicap / F	6	3 / 9	125/1	45
21/08/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	6 / 7	150/1	45
29/07/24	Windsor / Unknown / F	5	12 / 13	250/1	-

Marrakesh Dawn

Jockey: Tyler Heard Trainer: M D I Usher Age/Wt: 3/9-3 F: 80900- OR: 45

100/1

Comment: Big prices and has been beaten 9l or more in six starts including in three nurseries (5f-1m) last summer; has lots to prove after 232 days off and can only be watched; hood worn last time is removed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/09/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	11 / 12	100/1	50
31/08/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	12 / 13	66/1	53
17/07/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	9 / 9	50/1	57
27/06/24	Nottingham / Unknown / F	5	16 / 16	150/1	-
12/06/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	8 / 9	125/1	-
22/05/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	10 / 11	125/1	-

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17:45

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Handicap Going: Firm

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Preference is for VILLALOBOS, who is well treated on his Salisbury win last summer and he didn't get any luck over C&D last month.

Tactical Control

Jockey: R Kingscote Trainer: B Brookhouse Age/Wt: 4/9-2 F: 87-329 OR: 52

1 tip

7/4

Comment: Record of 1-22 and was disappointing at Chelmsford last month, but he went close on Tapeta on his penultimate run and his win was off 11lb higher at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) last August; has another change of headgear and could be dangerous if he can bounce back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	9 / 11	7/1	52
27/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 10	6/1	52
08/03/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	3 / 11	5/1	52
19/12/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	7 / 12	11/1	54
05/12/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	8 / 11	22/1	57
19/11/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	6 / 12	33/1	59

Anglo Saxson

Jockey: Jim Crowley Trainer: P Owens Age/Wt: 8/9-8 F: 0458-3 OR: 58

8 tips

9/4

Comment: Five-time turf winner and last four have been under prominent tactics at this trip (good/good to firm); was a bit up and down last season but he returned from a break with a good third of 15 at Yarmouth last month; on unchanged mark and he's a big player if he can back that up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	6	3 / 15	11/2	58
14/10/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	8 / 14	33/1	61
19/09/24	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	5	5 / 10	16/1	62
25/08/24	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	5	4 / 10	15/2	63
25/07/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	6	11 / 14	11/2	64
04/07/24	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	5	3 / 10	13/2	64

Outrace

Jockey: Tyrese Cameron Trainer: R Hannon Age/Wt: 5/9-9 F: 20-807 OR: 59

2 tips

13/2

Comment: Clearcut winner on AW at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in November but he's lost his way in last four starts including a laboured effort over C&D last month; now only 1lb higher than for last win but he needs to get back on track.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Bath / Handicap / F	6	7 / 12	20/1	61
08/03/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	11 / 11	18/1	63
25/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	8 / 8	8/1	64
30/12/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	10 / 10	11/1	64
14/12/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	15/2	64
23/11/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	12/1	58

Villalobos

Jockey: Finley Marsh Trainer: S Hodgson Age/Wt: 6/9-4 F: 8-71048 OR: 54

1 tip

9/1

Comment: Five-time AW winner who is 1-15 on turf but he didn't get any luck back in this sphere over C&D (well backed into 6-1) last month; should get a decent tow into this race and could be a big factor if he gets the breaks this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Bath / Handicap / F	6	8 / 12	6/1	54
16/02/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	4 / 9	11/1	54
22/01/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	10 / 12	8/1	56
20/01/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 8	25/1	51
09/01/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	7 / 8	40/1	53
03/12/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	8 / 12	18/1	55

Eye Of The Water

Jockey: Joe Leavy Trainer: R Harris Age/Wt: 9/8-13 F: 9429- OR: 49

10/1

Comment: His last three wins were in 2023, including this race; well handicapped on old form but he was generally disappointing last year and is ideally suited by some cut in the ground; looks opposable back from 140 days off.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/12/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	9 / 11	12/1	50
31/10/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	2 / 11	8/1	48
21/10/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	4 / 10	11/2	48
01/10/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	9 / 13	10/1	50
14/09/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	9 / 12	20/1	52
15/06/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	7 / 10	11/1	55

Expecto

Jockey: Callum Hutchinson Trainer: G Harris Age/Wt: 4/9-5 F: 4453-9 OR: 55

12/1

Comment: Won as 2yo for Jim Bolger and was competitive in 1m-1m1f handicaps last summer; looks feasibly treated on her best form but she returned for new yard with a tame effort over C&D (good to firm; 40-1) last month and is hard to recommend after that.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Bath / Handicap / F	6	9 / 12	40/1	57
12/06/24	Limerick / Handicap / F	-	3 / 11	9/2	60
03/06/24	Gowran Park / Handicap / F	-	5 / 17	16/1	57
17/05/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	4 / 16	12/1	58
08/05/24	Gowran Park / Handicap / F	-	4 / 12	11/2	60
26/04/24	Cork / Handicap / F	-	8 / 9	12/1	61

Fighting Queen

Jockey: Rob Hornby Trainer: Joe Ponting Age/Wt: 4/9-5 F: 586 OR: 55

20/1

Comment: 4yo who has been well held at big prices in three AW runs this spring, most recently when 12l sixth at Wolverhampton last month; still early days but she needs a transformation on handicap/turf debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	6 / 11	100/1	-
28/03/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	4	8 / 12	80/1	-
08/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	3	5 / 8	150/1	-

Weston Court

Jockey: Joey Haynes Trainer: R Harris Age/Wt: 4/9-3 F: 81106- OR: 53

1 tip

20/1

Comment: Two front-running wins on fast ground last summer (including over C&D) but he struggled in final two runs last season; now only 2lb higher than for last win but he needs a major revival after 245 days off.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/09/24	Chepstow / Handicap / F	6	6 / 7	11/2	54
17/07/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	10 / 12	9/1	54
01/07/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	6	1 / 10	11/4	51
24/06/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	1 / 10	18/1	46
15/06/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	8 / 11	22/1	46
31/05/24	Chepstow / Handicap / F	6	8 / 9	9/1	47

Olympic Quest

Jockey: L Morris Trainer: Joe Ponting Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 52-780 OR: 47

25/1

Comment: Won at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last January but has mixed record since and she's finished down the field in her three runs this year; on reduced mark and is still unexposed on turf but she has plenty to prove back in this sphere; cheekpieces added.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	11 / 12	33/1	52
11/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	8 / 11	100/1	53
25/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 8	25/1	54
21/10/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 11	5/1	52
14/10/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 12	18/1	52
14/09/24	Bath / Handicap / F	6	11 / 12	100/1	52

Rebel Cove

Jockey: Jack Dace Trainer: S Hodgson Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 74-60 OR: 46

40/1

Comment: Didn't show much in her qualifying runs and was last of 12 on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month; still unexposed but needs cheekpieces to make a big difference on this switch to turf.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	12 / 12	50/1	47
05/02/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	6 / 6	250/1	-
30/12/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	4 / 5	28/1	-
09/12/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	7 / 10	12/1	-

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