16:00 Bath

Monday 6 May 2024

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Get Your EPC With The Eco Scheme Handicap

Off time: 16:00 | Winning time: 2m 20.14s

(11)

Midsummer Music¹⁷⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Joe Leavy⁽⁵⁾| T: R A Teal| OR: 71WS

11/2

Again ran creditably when 1¼ lengths fifth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 11/2) in November (has had a wind op since). Could be thereabouts as she drops in grade.

Form: 433355-

(2)

Ciotog⁵⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Billy Loughnane| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 70| C

15/2

Dual course winner in 2023. Has been in good form this year, never nearer when third of 8 in handicap (10/3) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 58 days ago. Major player back at this venue.

Form: 768-323

(6)

Moonlit Cloud²³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Liam Keniry| T: D K Ivory| OR: 70| BF| CD

11/2

C&D winner. Shaped as if still in good form when sixth of 13 in handicap (4/1) at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Capable of getting involved from her current mark.

Form: 05-5826

(8)

Afloat^h²⁷⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Cieren Fallon| T: Rae Guest| OR: 70| D

9/2

Showed improved form on her final 2 starts last year, making it back-to-back wins in 12-runner handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to firm, 11/10) in August. Respected as she bids for the hat-trick on her return.

Form: 564311-

(5)

Stage Show¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Finley Marsh| T: Alexandra Dunn| OR: 68

9/1

Wasn't able to build on promise of stable/seasonal debut when fourth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (13.3f, 11/1) 18 days ago. Improvement required as he drops back down in trip.

Form: 3432-24

(10)

Carp Kid^p²⁴⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 9-6| J: William Cox| T: J L Flint| OR: 67| CD

40/1

C&D winner. Recorded back-to-back victories at Windsor and Chepstow last summer. Not discredited when sixth of 12 in handicap at Goodwood (11.2f, good to firm, 18/1) in September. One to consider on reappearance.

Form: 461156-

(1)

Gallimimus^p¹⁹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: J Mitchell| T: J Gallagher| OR: 67| D

16/1

Three-time winner for George Boughey but has offered little in 2 starts for current yard, last of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 150/1) in October. Best watched after 6 months off.

Form: 124280-

(7)

Celebrating Ethel²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: Josephine Gordon| T: A W Carroll| OR: 65

15/2

After 13 weeks off, possibly needed the run on first outing since leaving Andrew Kinirons when seventh of 14 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good, 11/1) 3 weeks ago. Could still have more to offer at this trip.

Form: 7789-67

(3)

Bloodhound¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: R Kingscote| T: C Hills| OR: 64

9/2

Took a step forward making his handicap debut when fifth of 14 at Musselburgh (8f, good to soft, 6/1) 15 days ago. Needs to find more again as he goes back up in trip.

Form: 8P-355

(9)

Hotaugustnight^p⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: L Morris| T: S Hosie| OR: 64

12/1

First outing since leaving Kevin Philippart De Foy when fourth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (soft, 3/1) 8 days ago, having run of race. Can give her running again with cheekpieces back on.

Form: 3-76324

(4)

Royal Toast²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Millie Wonnacott⁽⁵⁾| T: A W Carroll| OR: 63

80/1

Made the frame both starts on Flat for Joseph Patrick O'Brien. However, struggled in 4 outings over hurdles for current yard and well held back on the level in maiden at Kempton (11f, 200/1) 3 weeks ago. Makes handicap bow.

Form: 42-6

Forecasts

Bloodhound (9/2), Afloat (9/2), Moonlit Cloud (11/2), Midsummer Music (11/2), Ciotog (15/2), Celebrating Ethel (15/2), Stage Show (9/1), Hotaugustnight (12/1), Gallimimus (16/1), Carp Kid (40/1), Royal Toast (80/1)

CIOTOG arrives in good heart having been placed on all 3 starts this year, caught further back than ideal when third at Wolverhampton last time, so he could be ready to add a third course success to his tally. The hat-trick seeking Afloat isn't taken lightly on her reappearance, with Midsummer Music completing the shortlist.