17:00 Bath

Monday 27 September 2021

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Off time: 17:00 | Winning time: 1m 9.28s

(2)

The Cruising Lord²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: L Morris| T: S Hodgson| OR: 82| CD

9/1

C&D winner in June. Poor twice since, including in first-time tongue strap at Epsom (7f, good) 28 days ago.

Form: 962-165

(8)

Phoenix Star^p¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: Oliver Stammers⁽⁵⁾| T: Jessica Macey| OR: 80| D

6/1

Gained second win of 2021 under this rider at Sandown in July and back to form when fourth of 17 in handicap (40/1) at Haydock (6f, firm) 15 days ago, nearest finish (Ancient Times second). Respected.

Form: 414464

(1)

Ancient Times¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: Hayley Turner| T: Harry Eustace| OR: 81| D

7/4

Won at Epsom in August (second/third/fourth scored next time) and even better when second of 17 in handicap at Haydock (6f, firm, 8/1) 15 days ago, worn down only late. Good claims up 3 lb.

Form: 431512

(4)

Swiss Pride^p²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: George Rooke⁽³⁾| T: R A Teal| OR: 76| D

10/1

Consistent sort who has scored 3 times this season. Rare start on turf when good third of 5 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, good to firm, 14/1) 20 days ago.

Form: 112823

(6)

Sarah's Verse¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: T E Whelan| T: R Harris| OR: 71| CD

7/1

3-time C&D winner this year. 13/2, tenth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (firm) 15 days ago. Others more persuasive now.

Form: 322220

(3)

Red Alert^p¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 8-11| J: Rossa Ryan| T: A W Carroll| OR: 65| CD

7/1

4-time C&D winner, latest earlier this month. 13/2, ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (firm) 15 days ago, not knocked about. Remains well treated on his best form.

Form: 664219

(9)

Ruby Cottage¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: Ryan Tate| T: M S Saunders| OR: 65| CD

4/1

C&D winner in July and has continued in good form here, second to Red Alert and then runner-up again in hot 12-runner contest 15 days ago. Should go well.

Form: 431222

Non-Runners

(5)

Vandad¹⁶

Weight: 9-10| Age: 4

T: M J Attwater J: William Carson

(7)

Eye Of Heaven⁵³

Weight: 9-5| Age: 3

T: C & M Johnston J: J Fanning

Forecasts

Ancient Times (7/4), Ruby Cottage (4/1), Phoenix Star (6/1), Vandad (6/1), Sarah's Verse (7/1), Red Alert (7/1), The Cruising Lord (9/1), Swiss Pride (10/1), Eye Of Heaven (20/1)

ANCIENT TIMES ran a cracker at Haydock last time and continues on the up. This track should suit the prominent racer and he can resume winning ways. Phoenix Star and the improving filly Ruby Cottage are dangers.