HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD
horse’s name
colour graphic horse’s saddlecloth number
No of days since last ran
form guide
previous performances
/=new season
-=new year
Bold type shows all weather form
C=course winner
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
BF=beaten favourite
2BLUE HERO (CAN) (14) 501121 CD 5 9-11 (1)
B g Air Force Blue (USA) - Pomarine (USA)
Mr Adrian Wintle
Finley Marsh
Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Dr Tan Hyka TIMEFORMVIEWSIx-timecoursewinner,including3thissummer,thelatestover11/4m(good,6/1)14daysago,quickeningtolead inthefinalstridesunderaconfidentFinleyMarsh.Haswonoverthistripandanotherboldbidisonthecards. TFRHHHHI BHA62
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Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race
HHHHI Good chance of being placed.
HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED
HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.
HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability
The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.
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AVery Warm Welcome to Bath Racecourse
We’re delighted to welcome you forwhat promises to be a thrilling day of racing, with seven exciting races on the card.
Aheartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors for today’s fixture:
• Hotel Indigo
• Silvershine
• Heavenly Desserts
• MJ Church
• Signs Express
• Monarch Classic Cars
• Official Events
Looking ahead, we have a fantastic line-up of events this summer. Join us for our Opening Music Night on Friday, 6th June, featuring a live performance from an Oasis tribute band after racing. We’re also excited to announce ourABBAMusic Night on Friday 1stAugust, which is a brand-new themed racenight packed with fun, live music, and Mediterranean-inspired food and drink.
We’re also proud to launch a new feature: “Spotlight on the Bath Racecourse Team”—a chance to get to know the people who help make your raceday experience special. Kicking off the series is Ben Hicks, our Clerk of the Course.
“Welcome to our fifth meeting of the year here at Bath. The season has started well, and we’re looking forward to another competitive day with plenty of Bath regulars in action and hosting the second of our Sprint Series qualifiers.
The track is at full width today, offering some fresh ground for today’s runners, and following some recent rainfall, we’re expecting fair, quick ground conditions.
As always, a great effort has gone into the presentation of our site today by our dedicated ground team, so a big thank you to Andy, Tyler, Shaun, and Craig.
Have a wonderful day and enjoy the racing!
Ben Hicks”
We hope you have a wonderful afternoon with us. Ifyou’d like to enhance your experience, we have upgrades available in the Royal Crescent Restaurant and the famous Roof Garden. To upgrade, please visit the Customer Service Station located by the turnstiles—our team will be happy to assist.
Thank you for joining us today, and we hope to welcome you back to Bath Racecourse very soon.
Hannah Chree Executive Director
ABANDONMENT POLICY
In the event of racing being abandoned, the following rules apply:
• Abandonment before completion of the 1st race –badge valid for the next race meeting or full refund
• Abandonment prior to completion of the 3rd race –50% refund
• Abandonment thereafter – no refund
No refunds will be made on the day of racing. All refunds should be claimed in writing within 14 days of the abandoned meeting.
Please enclose your badge/s as proof of admission and send them to: Racecourse Office, Bath Racecourse, Lansdown, Bath BA1 9BU
Please PRINT your name clearly and send with the returned badges.
ADMISSION BADGES
Racegoers are politely requested to ensure their badges are worn and to be clearly visible at all times. If you have purchased an E-ticket, please ensure you have this with you at all times.
DISABLED USERS
A disabled viewing ramp is available for wheelchair users by the Winning Post. There is disabled access to both restaurants and a variety of disabled toilets across the racecourse.
DOGS
Dogs, with the exception of guide dogs, are not permitted within any of the enclosures.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR YOUR SAFETY
Bath Racecourse puts in place robust safety measures to ensure your safety, comfort and enjoyment. Should an incident occur which is beyond our control, it is important that you are aware of how we intend to look after you. As part of our safety management, we have employed professionally trained and experienced securitystaffto be located atvarious points throughout the Racecourse. This information is precautionary and we trust the procedures will not be needed.
Please remember in the event of an emergency, to take your belongings with you and, under the direction of Bath Racecourse representatives, proceed quickly and quietly to the agreed area.
HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT BATH
Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing
surface. On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse. The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site. We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital.
It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse. We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.bath-racecourse.co.uk.
INFORMATION POINT, RACECOURSE OFFICE
You can find information on our forthcoming fixtures, hospitality packages, race sponsorship and nonraceday conferencing and events from the Customer Service desk next to the coffee shop. If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to ask any member of the racecourse staff
PHOTOGRAPHY
Racegoers may take photographs for private use. However, no flash photography is allowed around the Pre-Parade Ring, Parade Ring or Winners Enclosure. Anyone with a professional/ high quality level of equipment needs to be granted permission to take photography on course in order to protect our racecourse image rights.
Please also be aware that racegoers entering Bath Racecourse do so by accepting our terms and conditions of entry, which state that their photograph may be taken and that this may be used in promotional material.
TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS
In orderto ease traffic congestion on leaving the course please would all traffic for Bath and the South West exit via the right hand lane, and traffic for Bristol and the North East exit via the left hand lane. It is hoped that these arrangements will provide a smoother exit for all patrons and your co-operation is appreciated.
FRIDAY 23 MAY
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OFTHE MEETING
CHIEF STEWARD Steve Drowne STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR Charlie Lane
TRAINEE STEWARDS PANEL CHAIR Angus Kirkland
Margaret Groves, Richard Westropp, Lauren Thomson
STARTERS
Sophia Upton
Ciaran McKee
JUDGE
Guy Lewis
CLERK OFTHE SCALES
Chris Hill
HANDICAPPER
Ryan Skelton
VETERINARY OFFICER
Jessica Rainbow
VETERINARY SURGEONS
Bobby McEwen
Scott Milnes
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr Philip Pritchard
Dr Tim Tilsley
NURSE
Sarah Godfrey
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
Vince McKevitt
Stuart Shilston
Andrea Kelly
COMMENTATOR
Steven Powell
BETTING RING MANAGER
Sarah Woodborne
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Hannah Chree
CLERK OFTHE COURSE
Ben Hicks
HEAD GROUNDSMAN
Andy Hogston
SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
Hannah Chree
RACEDAY
PHOTOGRAPHER
Johnny Hathway
Al Basti Equiword, Dubai the UAE’s leading distributor or horse feeds and supplements proudly sponsors the Owners & Trainers facilities at Bath Racecourse
FIRST RACE 1.40
THE SIGNS EXPRESS FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (32 wins from 307 runners, 10%) runs KENSINGTON AGENT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Wintle (6 wins from 20 runners, 30%) runs VAUNTED LONGEST TRAVELLERS: SHIBUYA STORM trained by G Margarson, MAID IN CHELSEA trained by Jack Jones, both Newmarket, 155 miles.
CONNIE’S ROSE has bounced back to form at Chepstow on her last 2 starts, sticking to her task when runner-up on Wednesday, and she is taken to go one better as she drops back into this grade. Notre Maison has run creditably both starts this season and can make another bld bid, while Kensington Agent also arrives in good form and could be in the mix.
B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Chelsea Corsage (IRE) Jim Crowley
K Snell & Partners Jack Jones, Newmarket Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Won 2 novice races last season before finding it tougher on handicap debut After 6 months off, shaped as if needing the run when sixth of 7 at Brighton (6f, good to firm, 16/1) 23 days ago, but improvement required. TFRHHHII BHA72
2 CONNIE’S ROSE (GB) (2) 00-0032 C D BF 6 9-5 (6)
B m Adaay (IRE) - Sing So Sweetly Darragh Keenan
Paul & Ann de Weck Grace Harris, Shirenewton
A. S. Denniff Michelle Harris, Grace Harris Racing TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerwhohasreturnedtoformlast2starts,secondof6inhandicapatChepstow(5.1f,good,11/8)2daysago. Won on the back of a quick turnaround last season and she’s a leading contender back down in grade TFRHHHHH BHA68 (+2)
3 KENSINGTON AGENT (FR) (17) 4-45122 C D 6 8-13 (1)
B m Elusive City (USA) - Agent Kensington
Jack Doughty (3)
Wedgewood Estates Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Mme Liza Judd Wedgewood Estates
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner whose latest success came at Wolverhampton (6.1f) in March Has run well both starts since, second of 8 in handicap at the same C&D (6/1) 17 days ago. Could be thereabouts once more. TFRHHHHI BHA62
4 VAUNTED (GB) (10) 3101-00 CD
6 8-13 (2)
B m Ardad (IRE) - Vallila Finley Marsh
SKW Racing Partnership Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Norris Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 of final 6 starts last year, including at this C&D. However, well held both outings this season, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good to firm, 18/1) 10 days ago. Others more persuasive at present TFRHHIII BHA62 (-1)
5 JOY CHOI (IRE) (19) 33/221-5 D
7 8-10 (5)
B m Territories (IRE) - Vintage Molly William Carson
Paul Nicholas / M S Saunders Malcolm Saunders, Wells Pier House Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up twice here last season before scoring at Chepstow. After 12 months off, last of 5 in handicap at Salisbury (5f, firm, 14/1) 19 days ago, though she’s entitled to step forward from that outing (cheekpieces left off). TFRHHIII BHA59
6 SHIBUYA STORM (IRE) (169) 145066- D 4 8-10 (3)
B f Kodiac - Cartesienne (IRE) Mikkel Mortensen (5)
Miss K. A. Bartlett George Margarson, Newmarket
Milestream Stud Company Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Lingfield on second start but wasn’t able to kick on from that effort in handicaps, sixth of 11 at Chelmsford City (6f, 12/1) when last seen in December However, she’s edged down in the weights as a result. TFRHHHII BHA59
7 NOTRE MAISON (GB) (11) 1354-23
B m Coach House (IRE) - Our Piccadilly (IRE)
Mrs Gill Shire Stuart Kittow, Cullompton
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Mrs Gill Shire A Plus Accountancy & Business Solutions Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulatWindsorlastsummerandhasreturnedingoodheart,thirdof6inhandicapatWindsor(5.1f,good to firm, 3/1) on latest outing 11 days ago, form boosted by the winner since. Can make her presence felt TFRHHHHI BHA57
1-2-3: 1.CONNIE’S ROSE
Rob Hornby
KEY Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor S
Ch m Australia - Olympic Runner
Ethan Jones (5) Mr P. Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge Littleton Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since her only victory and has struggled for form this year, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm, 28/1) 10 days ago. Looks to be up against it from out of the weights. TFRHIIII BHA45 (-5)
2024: SARAH’S VERSE 7 9 0 Marco Ghiani 11-4 (Ronald Harris) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Connie’s Rose (GB), 7-2 Kensington Agent (FR), 9-2 Notre Maison (GB), 9-1 Shibuya Storm (IRE), 11-1 Maid In Chelsea (IRE), Joy Choi (IRE), 22-1 Vaunted (GB), 40-1 Olympic Quest (GB)
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BOOKMAKING
It is a condition of entry to this racecourse that only individuals in
British Stallion Studs will contribute £2million towards British
in 2025, bringing our total investment to £40million since we were founded in 1983
SECOND RACE 2.15
ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (5F ABT 10YDS) FOR NOVICE TWO YRS OLD
THE HEAVENLY DESSERTS BRITISH EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £6800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2902, 2nd £1450, 3rd £726, 4th £362. (Penalty Value £3672) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Cox (28 wins from 109 runners, 26%) runs BASSENTHWAITE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Watson (4 wins from 31 runners, 13%) runs FORTIFICATION LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALKUWARRIOR trained by D Donovan, Exning, 162 miles.
FORTIFICATION’s sales price rose markedly to £350,000 at the breeze-ups, so he’s taken to get his career off to the perfect start. America shaped with some promise on her recent debut at Yarmouth and can improve, with Too Darn Good another newcomer who makes some appeal on paper.
B c Alkumait - Elegant Peace (IRE) Ryan Kavanagh (5)
Mrs K. Keane Des Donovan, Exning
John Malone
TIMEFORMVIEWPutexperienceto good usewhennarrowwinner ofYarmouth maiden in April. However,was found out under a 7-lb penalty in a better race at Newmarket and looks opposable again. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 BASSENTHWAITE (GB) (13) 6
B c Ardad (IRE) - Thirlmere Finley Marsh
Mr David W. Armstrong Clive Cox, Hungerford
Highfield Farm LLP Highfield Farm LLP
TIMEFORM VIEW Speedily-bred sort who was in need of the experience when sixth of 7 in novice at Ascot (5f, firm) on debut 13 days ago. Open to progress TFRHHHII BHA-
3 FORTIFICATION (GB) (-)
Ch c Mehmas (IRE) - Shumookhi (IRE)
Wathnan Racing
9-4 (3)
James Doyle
Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Saeed Al Qassimi Damsa Holding Company W.L.L
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 27 £52,000 yearling, £350,000 2-y-o, Mehmas colt Dam 2-y-o 5f winner, runner-up in Firth of Clyde Stakes. Of obvious interest on debut. TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 LIL BROTHER (GB) (-)
9-4 (5)
B c Showcasing - Blank Verse Trevor Whelan
Mr Gary Gillies
Paul Attwater, Upper Lambourn
J H R Horses Ltd racingclub.com
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 24 Showcasing colt Dam unraced sister to useful winner up to 9.5f Mellow Yellow out of smart winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) Yellow Rosebud. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 TOO DARN GOOD (IRE) (-)
B c Too Darn Hot - Rebecca Rocks
K Hunter, D Leon and Hunscote Stud Ltd
Hunscote Stud Limited
9-4 (6)
Rob Hornby
Charles Hills, Lambourn
Wishanger Estates Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 27. Too Darn Hot colt. Dam 5f winner. Needs a market check. TFRHHIII BHA-
6
AMERICA
(IRE) (9) 3
B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Madonnadelrosario (IRE)
Memo Racing and Peter Leidel
8-13 (1)
Jim Crowley
Brian Meehan, Manton Barronstown Stud Sirecam Europe
TIMEFORM VIEW €190,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner filly who offered something to work on when third of 8 in maiden at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) on debut 9 days ago. Should improve TFRHHHHI
7 MISS AYALA (IRE) (-)
B f James Garfield (IRE) - Manaahil
8-13 (4)
George Bass
Miss A. Jones Mark Usher, Lambourn Rathbarry Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 21 James Garfield filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 9.5f Mr Baloo and 1 1/4m winner Kodiman Dam maiden (stayed 7f). TFRHHIII BHA-
BHA-
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor S
Probable S.P’s: 5-6 Fortification (GB), 9-2 America (IRE), 15-2 Too Darn Good (IRE), 14-1
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
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Please help us to keep Bath Racecourse as clean and tidy as possible by using the litter bins provided in all enclosures. Thank you.
HOTEL INDIGO BATH
WHERE PAST & PRESENT CULTURES COMBINE
You’ll know this neighbourhood before you visit it The honey-coloured streets and squares, the Palladian villas with their porticoes and pediments are all seared into our consciousness thanks to a thousand dramas, from Dracula to The Duchess shot locally
But it’s not just the style we know: it’s also the stories This district has provided the backdrop for some of the most enduring works in English literature. And it is here, too, that the modern day inhabitants keep the narrative tradition alive, instilling new generations with their tales of romance and mischief and celebrating their love of storytelling at the festivals that have turned the area into a literary Mecca.
FIVE FURLONGS ABOUT 160 YARDS (5F ABT 160YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE HOTEL INDIGO BATH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Bath Summer Sprint Series Qualifier)
Total prize fund £9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (32 wins from 307 runners, 10%) runs ALSHIMALI, CAMMY & SNOW BOOTS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Wintle (6 wins from 20 runners, 30%) runs SAVALAS LONGEST TRAVELLER: BIG TIME RASCAL trained by Micheal Attwater, Epsom, 107 miles.
C&D scorer SISTERS IN THE SKY looks the way to go here given he can race off a 1lb lower mark than when a good recent third over C&D Fishermans Cottage is next on the list on the back of a luckless Chepstow fifth, with Alshimali and Savalas also in the picture
Cropthorne Syndicate
NON-RUNNER
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Gerry Flannery Developments Ltd Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap (28/1) at Kempton (8f) 16 days ago. Back down in trip but
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Ch g Showcasing - Sunny York (IRE)
Paul & Ann de Weck
Whitsbury Manor Stud
Jordan Williams (5)
Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Michelle Harris, Grace Harris Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Wolverhampton in February 13/2, good third of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 9 days ago, nearest finish Likely player eased 1lb. TFRHHHHH BHA54 (+2)
3 BIG TIME RASCAL (GB) (25) 303-500 4 9-8 (3)
B g Blue Point (IRE) - Guerriere (IRE)
Mr Luke Oliver Vallance
V. I. Araci
John Egan
Michael Attwater, Epsom
TIMEFORM VIEW Tenth of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Hood back on and needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA54
4 ALSHIMALI (IRE) (72) 5622-50 4 9-7 (10)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Gharbeya (USA)
Jack Doughty (3)
Ms Liza Judd Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 18/5) 72 days ago but made headway when hampered 1f out. Needs considering TFRHHHII BHA53
5 SOUTHBANK (IRE) (25) 334303 D
B g Acclamation - Ramone (IRE)
Alwens & Digweeds
4 9-4 (7)
Jim Crowley
Chris Gordon, Winchester
Karis Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud Goodwin Racing Ltd, Equestrian Fencing & Timber Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Below-form third of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 4/1) 25 days ago on his final run for Stuart Williams More is required for his new handler. TFRHHIII BHA50
6 FISHERMANS COTTAGE (GB) (10) 5/040-15 D 6 9-2 (11)
B g Cappella Sansevero - Avrilo
Pat Hancock & Eric Jones
Eric Jones, Pat Hancock
William Carson
Malcolm Saunders, Wells
TIMEFORMVIEWResumedwithwinatSalisburyinMayandbadlyhamperedwhenfifthof8inhandicapatChepstow (5.1f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Very much one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA48
7 SAVALAS (IRE) (9) 050325 CD
Gr g Zebedee - Tap The Dot (IRE)
10 9-1 (4)
Finley Marsh
Mr Adrian Wintle Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Tally-Ho Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 7/2, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 9 days ago. Shortlisted. TFRHHHII BHA47
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor S 220455
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8 DASH GORDON (IRE) (30) 234060
Ch g Tagula (IRE) - Musicology (USA)
Rob Hornby
Miss G. Tuck Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
Seamus Phelan
TIMEFORM VIEW 22/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good) 30 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Michael Appleby with work to do TFRHHIII BHA47
9 OUTREACH (GB) (32) 0-41600 5 9-1 (12)
Gr g Outstrip - Willbeme
Mike Humphreys & Mark Usher
Stuart & Sarah Matheson
George Bass
Mark Usher, Lambourn
Mark Usher Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in February 28/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 32 days ago. Others more persuasive TFRHHIII BHA47
10 THE COLA KID (GB) (8) 040034 D
Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - George’s Gift Connor Planas (3)
Mrs S. M. Maine
Mrs A. Shone
Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Michelle Harris, Grace Harris Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Fifteen runs since last win in 2023 but he posted a creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to firm, 10/1) 8 days ago. Possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA46 (-2)
11 SNOW BOOTS (GB) (27) 00/004-0
Ch g Outstrip - Eesha Says (IRE)
Marco Ghiani
Mr A. W. Carroll Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Mr Tony Carroll Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 80/1) 27 days ago. Others are preferred. TFRHHIII BHA44
12 CAMMY (IRE) (11) 460600
Ch g Camacho - Swan Sea (USA)
7 9-0 (5)
Molly Gunn (7)
Mr A. W. Carroll Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
John B. Hughes Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 20 runs 18/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 11 days ago. Significantly down in trip Blinkers on 1st time. Not easy to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA42
2024: (DIV I) SYMBOL OF HOPE 6 9 4 Ethan Jones 10-3 (John & Rhys Flint) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2024: (DIV II) MALHAM TARN COVE 5 9 0 Dougie Costello 13-8 (Steph Hollinshead) 10 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 12. Hood worn by No. 3, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 7, 8, 9. Stewards Note: SAVALAS: Following its run on 14/5/2025 it was reported that the horse anticipated the start.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Sisters In The Sky (GB), 5-1 Fishermans Cottage (GB), 6-1 Alshimali (IRE), 9-1 Southbank (IRE), 10-1 Savalas (IRE), The Cola Kid (GB), 22-1 Dash Gordon (IRE), Outreach (GB), 33-1 Cammy (IRE), 50-1 Big Time Rascal (GB), Snow Boots (GB)
HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT BATH
Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface. On duty todaywe also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualifiedVets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout theirtime at the racecourse. The locations andvehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site. We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital.
It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse. We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.bath-racecourse.co.uk
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FOURTH RACE 3.25
FIVE FURLONGS ABOUT 160 YARDS (5F ABT 160YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD
THE MJ CHURCH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (32 wins from 307 runners, 10%) runs CINDY LOU WHO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (5 wins from 27 runners, 19%) runs CINDY LOU WHO LONGEST TRAVELLER: BEAUTIFUL THINGS trained by Micheal Attwater, Epsom, 107 miles.
CINDY LOU WHO has few miles on the clock and wasn’t beaten far on her debut for new connections at Windsor earlier this month. Improvement may be forthcoming and she is taken to land the spoils. Piranha Rama and Over Spiced, who won 2 days ago, rate the principal dangers.
Ch f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Mimram
Tom Chadney and Friends
Marco Ghiani
Rod Millman, Cullompton
Whitsbury Manor Stud Rod Millman Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Bit below form eighth of 15 in handicap (11/1) at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Others more appealing TFRHHIII BHA67
2 JUBA (IRE) (27) 06-600
B g Profitable (IRE) - Spirit Kingdom (USA)
Mr B. J. Meehan
(5)
Rob Hornby
Brian Meehan, Manton
Kilshannig Stud Sirecam Europe
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Blinkered for 1st time, ninth of 12 in handicap (16/1) at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Bit to prove at present.
3 CINDY LOU WHO (GB) (18) 3000-0
B f Zoustar (AUS) - Beika (IRE)
Mr W. Clifford
TFRHHIII BHA66
9-6 (8)
William Carson
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Mrs S. Clifford Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Given a considerate ride, on debut for new yard, when seventh of 10 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good) 18 days ago. 2lb lower now and is an interesting contender.
4 BEAUTIFUL THINGS (IRE) (33) 320-004
B f Profitable (IRE) - Dry Your Eyes (IRE)
Dare to dream & Martyn cruse
TFRHHHHH BHA64
9-5 (7)
Ryan Kavanagh (5)
Michael Attwater, Epsom
Mountarmstrong Stud daretodreamracing.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW 14/1, bit below form fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (5f, firm) 33 days ago. Others look better treated.
TFRHHIII BHA63
5 PIRANHA RAMA (GB) (8) 620052 D 9-2 (9)
B f Massaat (IRE) - Piranha (IRE)
Eric Griffiths & P D Evans
Richard Kent & Clare Lloyd
John Egan
David Evans, Abergavenny
Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to form, in first-time visor, when good second of 11 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Can race off same mark here and must enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA60 (+2)
6 LADY DORCHESTER (IRE) (2) 020-000
(2)
Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Lady Kermit (IRE)
Paul & Ann de Weck
NON-RUNNER
Grangemore Stud & Cavalier Bloodstock
9-2 (4)
Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Michelle Harris, Grace Harris Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW100/1andcheekpiecesonfor1sttime,12 lengthslast of8toOverSpicedinhandicap atChepstow (5.1f, good) 2 days ago. TFRIIIII BHA60
Sh time, 12 lengths last at Chepstow od)
7 OVER SPICED (GB) (2) 055651
B f Adaay (IRE) - Alice’s Dancer (IRE)
Clancy, Coles & Colthart
9-6 (in 6lb ex) (3)
Jack Doughty (3)
Grace Harris, Shirenewton Kassala Ltd Coreus Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good, 5/1) 2 days ago. Considered. TFRHHHII BHA58
1-2-3: 1.CINDY LOU WHO 2.PIRANHA RAMA 3.OVER SPICED
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8 OFF THE BENCH (GB) (8) 50-3046 8-12 (6)
B g Ardad (IRE) - Davinci Dawn Finley Marsh
Mr H Maye J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn
Rosyground Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW 9/1, bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Dropped to a handy mark if able to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA56 (-3)
9 HARDLASS (GB) (32) 50-4400 8-4 (1)
B f Ardad (IRE) - Anbaa (IRE) Nicola Currie
Mr P. Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Below form ninth of 15 in handicap (12/1) at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 32 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Grant Tuer Needs a couple of these to falter TFRHHIII BHA48
2024: REVENUE (IRE) 3 9 0 Georgia Dobie 9-2 (Eve Johnson Houghton) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Blinkers worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 5.
Stewards Note:
CINDY LOU WHO: Following its run on 5/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Piranha Rama (GB), 11-2 Over Spiced (GB), 15-2 Off The Bench (GB), 8-1 Sweet Sonata (GB), Cindy Lou Who (GB), 12-1 Beautiful Things (IRE), 16-1 Hardlass (GB), 18-1 Juba (IRE) TIME DISTANCE
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THE OFFICIAL EVENTS PROVIDING UNIQUE STUDENT EXPERIENCES FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3072, 2nd £1536, 3rd £768, 4th £384. (Penalty Value £3888) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Sir M Prescott (5 wins from 21 runners, 24%) runs BOSPHORUS ROSE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (6 wins from 35 runners, 17%) runs PERGOLA LONGEST TRAVELLERS: BINTNOUF trained by K P De Foy, PERGOLA trained by W Haggas, BOSPHORUS ROSE trained by Sir M Prescott, all Newmarket, 155 miles.
Impossible to rule out any of the quartet but the vote goes to BOSPHORUS ROSE, who can tread the path like many before her from this yard and prove a different proposition upped markedly in distance. Pergola showed ability for longer trips when fifth at Newcastle (1m) on debut 3 weeks ago, so she can give the selection most to do now tackling 1 1/4m.
colours no horse age st lb Draw 1
BINTNOUF
(IRE) (25) 6
Ch f Justify (USA) - The Tooth Fairy (IRE)
Benoit de la Sayette
Salhia Stud Limited Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket Westerberg KPF Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 250,000 gns yearling, Justify filly who was in need of the experience when sixth of 8 in maiden at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on debut 25 days ago. Should improve TFRHHHII BHA-
2
BOSPHORUS ROSE (GB) (181) 333-
B f Golden Horn - May Rose (IRE)
3 9-2 (3)
Rhys Clutterbuck
The Bosphorus Rose Partnership Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket
Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW7/2, matched previous form to finish placedonceagain when thirdof 9 in novice at Newcastle(7.1f) when last seen 6 months ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Remains with potential now upped markedly in distance TFRHHHHH BHA74
3 NUPTOWN GIRL (GB) (14) 6-05
B f Mohaather - Blue Geranium (IRE)
3 9-2 (1)
Rob Hornby
Mr H. Frost Charles Hills, Lambourn
Miss K. J. Keir Wishanger Estates Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed more than previously albeit in a race that didn’t test her stamina when fifth of 10 in maiden at Ascot (10f, firm, 66/1) a fortnight ago, better placed than most. Needs to build on that here. TFRHHHII BHA72
4 PERGOLA (IRE) (21) 5
3 9-2 (2)
B f Wootton Bassett - Il Palazzo (USA) Adam Farragher
Highclere Thoroughbred Racing-Kingfisher William Haggas, Newmarket Cn Farm Ltd Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd TIMEFORMVIEW240,000gnsWoottonBassettfillywho showedabilityforlongertrips when fifthof7inmaidenatNewcastle(8f) on debut 3 weeks ago, late headway. Open to improvement with that in mind switched to turf from her top yard. TFRHHHHI BHA2024: LOVE YOU DARLING 3 9 2 Alistair Rawlinson 11-2 (B F Brookhouse) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Bosphorus Rose (GB), 5-2 Nuptown Girl (GB), 7-2 Bintnouf (IRE), Pergola (IRE)
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THE MONARCH CLASSIC AT BATH RACECOURSE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund
£6600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2725, 2nd £1363, 3rd £681, 4th £341, 5th £170. (Penalty Value
£3454.44) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (32 wins from 307 runners, 10%) runs NIGHT BEAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (5 wins from 27 runners, 19%) runs NIGHT BEAR LONGEST TRAVELLER: VILLALOBOS trained by S Hodgson, Hook, 75 miles.
Previous C&D winner MREMBO ran creditably in a higher grade when a close third at Windsor 11 days ago and she’s taken to end her losing streak back down in class. Villalobos returned to form with a good second over C&D 18 days ago and rates the main danger with Galactic Glow, a three-time C&D winner, completing the shortlist.
1 NIGHT BEAR (GB) (55) 3-65520 D 8 9-9 (7)
Ch g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Contenance (IRE)
Jack Doughty (3)
R. Bellamy Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
N. O’Neill Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWRanwellwhen2ndof5behindalessexposedatNewcastleinMarchbuttendstopullhardinraces.Finished15thof18inhandicapatDoncaster(14/1) 55daysago,slowlyintostrideandmakingnoimpression.Downingradeandcouldbouncebacktoforminachangeofheadgear TFRHHHII BHA60
2 TROJAN TRUTH (GB) (11) 62455-4 D 6 9-6 (5)
B g Ulysses (IRE) - Verity Darragh Keenan
Woodham Walter Partnership
Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Ed de Giles, Ledbury
Ed de Giles Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner who was runner-up at Wolverhampton in September before finishing fourth of 6 in a handicap at Windsor (16/1) 11daysagowhenlookingrustyafterabreak Maycomeonforthatrunbutprobablywantsfurtherthanthisnowadays TFRHHHII BHA57 (-1)
3 MREMBO (GB) (11) 433-023 CD
6 9-6 (1)
B m Albaasil (IRE) - Shesha Bear Trevor Whelan
RWH Partnership Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn
Mr G. Wickens and Mr J. Homan Pump Technology Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’twonin16racesbuthasbouncebackedtoforminrecenthandicaps,includingwhensecondatBrightonover10fpriortofinishingthirdof4inaClass5 handicapatWindsor(11.5f)11daysago,runningcreditablyandbeatenbyjust3/4-length.Meritsconsiderationbackdowningrade. TFRHHHHH BHA57
4 VILLALOBOS (IRE) (18) 010402 D
6 9-4 (4)
B g Footstepsinthesand - Swift Acclaim (IRE) Adam Farragher
Mr P T Newell Simon Hodgson, Hook
Mrs Alison Lewis
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Kempton in January with a visor Returned to form when runner up to a lightly-raced type in 8f handicap at this course (9/2) 18daysago,didbestofthoseriddencloseup Cheekpiecesreplacevisornowandcouldgoonebetternowsteppingbackupintrip TFRHHHHI BHA55
5 GALACTIC GLOW (IRE) (18) 5406-53 CD
B g No Nay Never (USA) - Shine Like A Star Rob Hornby
(2)
The Clueless Syndicate Joe Tickle, Tiverton
D. Boocock
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timecourseanddistancewinnerwithoutsuccessin27subsequentruns.Finished3rdof6inhandicapatBath(10/1)18daysago,runningaswell ascouldbeexpectedfromoutofthehandicapunderaninexperiencedjockey Coursespecialistcouldreturntoformatthisvenue TFRHHHHI BHA47
6 LADYPACKSAPUNCH (GB) (10) 040-303 C 6 8-10 (6)
B m Time Test - Punchy Lady
Sam Hitchcott
Ms Michelle Harris Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Mr & Mrs Paul & Clare Rooney
TIMEFORM VIEW Sole win came at this course from 1lb lower mark last August but has been inconsistent in winless 9 runs since, most recently finishingthird of7 inhandicap at Chepstow (28/1)10days ago,hadnoexcuses. Should becompetitive ifonagoingday. TFRHHIII BHA47
7 AGENT OF FORTUNE (GB) (755) 33540/4/- 10 8-9 (3) Ch m Kheleyf (USA) - Royal Bloom (IRE) John Egan
Nikki Evans Racing Nikki Evans, Abergavenny
Barton Stud Radnor Hills
TIMEFORMVIEWWinlessinlast22runs Showedsomeabilityremainedwhenfourthof9inhandicapatWolverhampton(22/1)755daysago.but lengthy absence is a major concern. First run for new trainer and faces an uphill task from 1lb out of the handicap. TFRHIIII BHA42
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2024: PINK LILY 4 9 6 Alec Voikhansky 5-1 (Richard Hannon) 13 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Blinkers worn by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 5, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Night Bear(GB), Mrembo (GB),Villalobos (IRE), 9-2 Galactic Glow(IRE), 7-1 Ladypacksapunch (GB), 8-1 Trojan Truth (GB), 66-1 Agent of Fortune (GB)
THE SILVERSHINE TURF SERVICES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund
£6600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2725, 2nd £1363, 3rd £681, 4th £341, 5th £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Wintle (27 wins from 164 runners, 16%) runs DAPPLED LIGHT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Wintle (6 wins from 20 runners, 30%) runs DAPPLED LIGHT LONGEST TRAVELLER: KING OF SPEED trained by D M Loughnane, Kidderminster, 91 miles.
The strong pace forecast won’t hinder the chances of DAPPLED LIGHT who arrives on the back of a career-best performance when winning at Chepstow He can defy a penalty at the expense of King of Speed, who travelled as well as any when placed here on his penultimate run, while Waleyfa could feature if racing more efficiently than she did last time.
(4)
Ch f Iffraaj - El Gumryah (IRE) Rob Hornby
Mr J Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
H. H. Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa
TIMEFORM VIEW Looked better the further she went winning over C&D earlier this month. Ran at least as well in defeat over a longer trip when secondof4 inhandicap(7/2) at this course (10.2f,good tofirm)9days ago.Shouldremaincompetitive backovera mile. TFRHHHII BHA61
2 KING OF SPEED (IRE) (27) 216536
6 9-9 (8)
B g Acclamation - Music And Dance Jonny Peate
Mrs C. Loughnane
Norelands B/Stock & Emma Capon B/Stock
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatWolverhamptoninFebruary Travelledaswellasanywhenplacedhereonpenultimatestartanddidenoughtosuggesthewasstill informwhensixthof7inhandicap(11/2)atDoncaster(8f,goodtofirm)27daysago,slowlyawayandneverthreatened.Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA61
3 CLAXTON BAY (GB) (66) 60-4246 D BF 4 9-9 (1)
B g Due Diligence (USA) - Bassmah
Dave & Emma Evans
J. R. Shannon
John Egan
David Evans, Abergavenny
Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW In good form at the start of the year but ran below form when 11/4 and visored for first time, sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 66 days ago. Could bounce back after a break. TFRHHHHI BHA61
4 WALEYFA (GB) (23) 213-436 D 7 9-7 (3)
B m Awtaad (IRE) - Sweet Secret
Threes Company
Carmel Stud
Jim Crowley
Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn
D + I Joinery Ltd, Floorex Carpets Ltd, Kubler Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner over 1m at Brighton last year but typically too free when 5/2, last of 6 in handicap at the same venue (8f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Strong pace forecast is in her favour and she has a chance if racing more efficiently TFRHHHHI BHA59
5 DAPPLED LIGHT (GB) (10) 2001-61 D
9-6 (in 5lb ex) (6)
B g Twilight Son - Mumtaza Finley Marsh
P J King & Son
Saeed Nasser Al Romaithi
Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
TIMEFORMVIEWEnhanced fine course record 7/2 when easily winning an 11-runner handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, good to firm) 10 days ago, easily. Carries penalty but holds strong claims if he can replicate that form here. TFRHHHHH BHA53 (+6)
6 WESTON COURT (IRE) (18) 01106-0 CD 4 8-13 (9)
B g National Defense - Mollie’s Girl (IRE)
Marco Ghiani
R Jarrett Ronald Harris, Chepstow Martin Kelly Ron Harris Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Land first leg of double of C&D last summer but below form since, 40/1, 8 3/4 lengths eighth of 10 to Fighting Queen in handicap at this C&D (firm) 18 days ago. Questions to answer now. TFRHHIII BHA51
7 EYE OF THE WATER (IRE) (18) 00420-5 CD 9 8-10 (2)
B g Lilbourne Lad (IRE) - Desert Location Adam Farragher Ridge House Stables Ltd Ronald Harris, Chepstow
M. Fahy Ron Harris Racing TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerpossiblyneededtherunafter5monthsoff9/1,respectable5lengthsfifthof10toFightingQueen in handicap at this C&D (firm) 18 days ago, though remains on a long losing run. Others preferred. TFRHHHII BHA48
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8 KAPPARIS KID (GB) (43) 103065 4 8-9 (5)
B g Inns of Court (IRE) - La Roumegue (USA) Ethan Jones (5)
Mrs Carol Kennedy Ben Lund, Bridgwater La Roumegue Partnership
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Southwell in February Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap (100/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 43 days ago but will need to step forward again to take this TFRHHIII BHA47
9 MIDNIGHT FLAME (IRE) (9) 6-50000 5 8-7 (7)
Gr m Dark Angel (IRE) - Light My Fire (IRE) Nicola Currie
CHERRY RACING Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
Charlotte Greenway
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 34 Flat runs Blinkered for first time, seventh of 9 in handicap (18/1) at this course (5.7f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Significantly up in trip but has plenty to find. TFRHHIII BHA44 (-2)
2024: RACING DEMON 4 9 4 George Rooke 4-1 (Ed de Giles) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Hood worn by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Dappled Light (GB), 5-1 Claxton Bay (GB), 11-2 King of Speed (IRE), 6-1 Fighting Queen (GB), 7-1 Waleyfa (GB), 12-1 Eye of The Water (IRE), 18-1 Kapparis Kid (GB), 22-1 Weston Court (IRE), 28-1 Midnight Flame (IRE)
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First Race 1.40 - THE SIGNS EXPRESS FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 56-75 (also open to such fillies and mares rated 55 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Signs Express have kindly sponsored this race and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 8 entries at £40. - Closed May 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS
SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.15 - THE HEAVENLY DESSERTS BRITISH EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3672 to the winning horse The second to receive £1723, the third £862 and the fourth £431. for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, May 17th and pay £34 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 4lb For each other race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). Heavenly Desserts and The E.B.F have kindly sponsored this race and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed towards the prize money for this race 14 entries at £34. - Closed May 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2902; Second £1450; Third £726; Fourth £362. (Penalty Value £3672) SS
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.50 - THE HOTEL INDIGO BATH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Bath Summer Sprint Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the fifth £275. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below) £45 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Hotel Indigo Bath have kindly sponsored this race and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race All horses which Start in this race, as defined in the Rules of Racing, will be eligible to enter THE BATH SUMMER SPRINT SERIES FINAL to be run over 5f 160y at Bath on 14 September, 2025. In the event of the abandonment of this qualifying race, any horse which has been declared to run in this race , or any horse entered to run in this race if the time of the abandonment was prior to the declaration stage, will be qualified to enter the Final. Any horse which has been eliminated from this qualifying race will also be eligible, subject to the Rules of Racing, to enter the Final. The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) for the purposes of this race, such that a horse will gain protection from elimination by obtaining points throughout the series. Points will be awarded in each qualifier as follows: Winner-10 points, 2nd-8 points, 3rd-6 points, 4th-4 points, 5th-2 points, 6th-1 point. Points will also be awarded under the Bath Frequent Runner Scheme. Horses that Start in three Qualifiers at Bath during 2024 will be awarded 9 points. These 9 points will be in addition to any points that a horse may gain from the qualifying races. The horse obtaining the highest number of points will be afforded the greatest protection from elimination. In the event of two or more horses being entered for the Final with the same number of points, the horse allotted the lowest weight will be eliminated first. If two or more such horses have the same weight, their position in the elimination sequence will be allocated by random ballot. 24 entries, 1 at £9 and 23 at £45 - Closed May 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.25 - THE MJ CHURCH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for three yrs old only, Rated 49-68 (also open to such horses rated 48 and below) £40 stake if the horse is rated 49 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 48 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each race won 6lb. MJ Church have kindly sponsored this race and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 15 entries at £40. - Closed May 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.00 - THE OFFICIAL EVENTS PROVIDING UNIQUE STUDENT EXPERIENCES FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3888 to the winning horse The second to receive £1825, the third £912 and the fourth £456. for novice three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, May 17th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lb; 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). Official Events have kindly sponsored this race and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 11 entries at £36. - Closed May 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3072; Second £1536; Third £768; Fourth £384. (Penalty Value £3888) SS SEE PAGE 23 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.35 - THE MONARCH CLASSIC AT BATH RACECOURSE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3454 to the winning horse The second to receive £1620, the third £809, the fourth £405 and the fifth £201. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below) £33 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. The Monarch Classic have kindly sponsored this race and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 11 entries at £33. - Closed May 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2725; Second £1363; Third £681; Fourth £341; Fifth £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.05 - THE SILVERSHINE TURF SERVICES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3454 to the winning horse The second to receive £1620, the third £809, the fourth £405 and the fifth £201. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below) £33 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 21st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 10th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SILVERSHINE TURF SERVICES have kindly sponsored this race and will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 11 entries, 1 at £6 and 10 at £33. - Closed May 17th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2725; Second £1363; Third £681; Fourth £341; Fifth £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS
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