Bath
Tomorrow, April 20, 2025FlatClass 51m2f
Verdict
Verdict
It's quite late in the day for THAPA VC to be trying this sort of trip but there is a fair chance he may actually improve for it (regular slow starter) so he's awarded the vote back on turf. Caelan and Cavalry Call are potential threats.
Thapa Vc
Caelan
Cavalry Call
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Cavalry CallJ: Jack MitchellT: Simon & Ed CrisfordF: 1028-4862
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictUpped in trip and stuck to it well when good second of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 17 days ago. Nudged up 2 lb but fitness assured so likely to go well back on turf. 
3. Sir Edward LearJ: Sean Dylan BowenT: James OwenF: 14-- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 174
VerdictMade a winning debut n a weak 5-runner race at Ripon in August.. 9/1, matched that form when fourth of 9 under a penalty in novice at Redcar (10f, heavy). Off 174 days. Makes handicap debut and mark asks for a lot more but he's in excellent hands.- 6. Thapa VcJ: David ProbertT: Mark RimellF: 62-037758
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictTwelve runs since last win in 2024. 4/1, wasn't seen to best effect when eighth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 10 days ago, needing stronger gallop and also denied a clear run. Significantly up in trip, which has always promised to suit. 
9. Soi DaoJ: Finley MarshT: Adrian WintleF: 39025-842- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictTwelve runs since last win in 2024. 4/1, good second of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Isn't really crying out for this step back up in trip but he can boast a good course record.
8. Chicago StormJ: Trevor WhelanT: Daisy HitchinsF: 30174901-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictFourth of 6 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Taunton (19f, good) 26 days ago having won twice over hurdles prior to that for new connections. Fair on the Flat, didn't need to improve to win on last Flat outing in an Irish claimer (AW).
2. Polling DayJ: Jordan WilliamsT: Bernard LlewellynF: 4/400653-3- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 72
Verdict12/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 72 days ago. That cemented a sound start for new yard and this just his second Flat start on turf.
4. Golden CircetJ: Kieran ShoemarkT: Jim & Suzi BestF: 6/34918-5- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
Verdict20/1 and tongue strap on for first time, first run since leaving W. McCreery when good fifth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 17 days ago. Should be sharper for that outing.
7. Ice OperaJ: Ray DawsonT: Grace HarrisF: 6066-3298- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictBit below form eighth of 18 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, soft, 16/1) 35 days ago. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Ms Sheila Lavery. Hood back on.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
- 5. CaelanJ: Non RunnerT: Olly MurphyF: 1300-6953
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
Verdict12/1, respectable third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 27 days ago, slowly away. Can make presence felt with this step back up in trip sure to suit.