Bath Race 5 - Betwright Instant Withdrawals Handicap
LAUNCESTON (8) did well making seasonal return posting a 2.5L runner-up effort in this handicap grade over 2000m here. Can continue to improve. Top pick. BLACK SMOKE (4) brings strong form with a 0.75L victory attempting a 3200m handicap at Chepstow preceding a 2800m handicap second at Ffos Las. Big chance. OFFIAH'S BOY (3) ticks plenty of boxes. Secured a neck success among this company over course and distance two outings back. Every chance. VIRTUAL HUG (6) was a close third that day. Not discounted.

Jockey: William Cox
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 7 at Ffos Las on July 16 over 2400m, 8 len behind Respiro Solitario carrying 61kg at $34. The run before that 5th of 7 at Newbury on June 24 over 2200m, 5 len behind Boy George with 60.5kg at $23. Needs to do more.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 16/07/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ffos Las | 2414m | Good | William Cox | 61kg | 2:39.08 | 1-5-7 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
5/7 | 24/06/2025 | 10 | HCP APP 4U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 2212m | Good Firm | Ethan Jones | 60.5kg | 2:19.39 | 3-4-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $23.00 |
4/9 | 14/06/2025 | 40 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Bath | 2011m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 64kg | 2:08.28 | 9-7-4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
3/7 | 05/05/2025 | 231 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 56.5kg | 2:28.43 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
8/12 | 16/09/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $15,500.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 61.5kg | 2:08.28 | 5-11-8 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $23.00 |
9/15 | 03/09/2024 | 18 | HCP 4U | $19,330.00 | Goodwood | 2011m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 60kg | 2:08.82 | 3-4-9 | 12 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
3/11 | 16/08/2024 | 21 | APP HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Ethan Jones | 62kg | 2:03.33 | 5-10-3 | 2 |
| 19.0L | $8.00 |
7/11 | 26/07/2024 | 8 | APP HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 60kg | 2:09.45 | - | 9 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
1/13 | 18/07/2024 | 23 | HCP 4U | $10,340.00 | Chepstow | 2011m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 59kg | 2:03.28 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
7/11 | 25/06/2024 | 15 | HCP APP 4U | $20,300.00 | Newbury | 2212m | Good Firm | Ethan Jones | 61kg | 2:17.79 | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
4/10 | 10/06/2024 | 21 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Good Firm | Jack Doughty | 56kg | 2:26.89 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Adam Wedge
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation 8th of 11 at Plumpton on December 20 2022 over 4110m, slow going 43 len behind Churchills Boy with 68.5kg at $126. First up last campaign 5th of 7 at Angers on May 23 2020 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Wally carrying 57.5kg at $18. Can run a bold race.
Last Starts 955 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 20/12/2022 | 591 | MHDLE 4U | $16,070.00 | Plumpton | 4128m | Soft | Marc Goldstein | 68.5kg | 5:15.90 | - | 0 |
| 43.5L | $126.00 |
12/12 | 08/05/2021 | 33 | CL4 4 | $14,798.00 | Nort-Sur-Erdre | 1800m | Good | Damien Boche | 58.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 17.3L | $1.00 |
4/12 | 05/04/2021 | 9 | CL4 4 | $14,638.00 | Loudeac | 2200m | Good | Anthony Barzalona | 54kg | 2:29.74 | - | 4 |
| 10.5L | $1.00 |
3/11 | 27/03/2021 | 30 | CLM CL4 HCP 4U | $15,576.00 | Pornichet | 2100m | Neutral | Damien Boche | 53.5kg | 2:08.63 | - | 7 |
| 7.2L | $10.00 |
10/17 | 25/02/2021 | 42 | HCP CL3 4 | $28,526.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | Neutral | Damien Boche | 59kg | 1:57.86 | - | 13 |
| 5.4L | $10.00 |
2/14 | 14/01/2021 | 26 | HCP CL3 4 | $25,559.00 | Pornichet | 2100m | Neutral | Damien Boche | 56kg | 2:09.64 | - | 12 |
| 3.5L | $41.00 |
11/16 | 19/12/2020 | 28 | HCP 3 | $34,684.00 | Deauville | 1900m | Neutral | Damien Boche | 54kg | 1:58.22 | - | 15 |
| 4.2L | $86.00 |
10/16 | 21/11/2020 | 20 | HCP 3 | $28,027.00 | Pornichet | 1700m | Neutral | Sebastien Martino | 59kg | 1:40.95 | - | 10 |
| 6.3L | $20.00 |
2/13 | 01/11/2020 | 8 | CLM 3 | $15,755.00 | Durtal | 2000m | Heavy | Damien Boche | 53kg | 2:22.27 | - | 12 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |
10/11 | 24/10/2020 | 34 | HCP 3 | $44,335.00 | Saint Cloud | 2000m | Heavy | Maxime Guyon | 58.5kg | 2:22.96 | - | 2 |
| 28.3L | $13.00 |
4/6 | 20/09/2020 | 24 | CLM 3 | $36,408.00 | Fontainebleau | 2000m | Good Soft | Fabrice Veron | 54.5kg | 2:02.49 | - | 7 |
| 1.7L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Taylor Fisher
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at Windsor on July 26 over 2300m, 4.5 len behind Walk The Moon carrying 62kg at $4.50. The run before that favourite; won by a neck at this track July 16 over 2300m defeating Aoife's Thunder with 60kg at $8. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/13 | 26/07/2025 | 10 | HCP APP 3U | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Good | Taylor Fisher | 62kg | 2:29.09 | 4-2-7 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |
1/11 | 16/07/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Bath | 2313m | Fast | Taylor Fisher | 60kg | 2:28.29 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
2/10 | 05/07/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good Firm | Rhys Clutterbuck | 61kg | 2:06.92 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
2/6 | 25/06/2025 | 7 | OPEN 3U | $11,980.00 | Bath | 1609m | Fast | Callum Shepherd | 63.5kg | 1:41.89 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.63 |
1/7 | 18/06/2025 | 11 | OPEN APP 3U | $11,250.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Good Firm | Cieren Fallon | 61kg | 2:08.93 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
9/10 | 07/06/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Chepstow | 2414m | Soft | Taryn Langley | 54.5kg | 2:40.62 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 72.8L | $26.00 |
9/11 | 19/05/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $16,610.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Sean Dylan Bowen | 60.5kg | 2:09.67 | 3-4-9 | 9 |
| 24.0L | $8.00 |
2/9 | 10/05/2025 | 31 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good Firm | Sean Dylan Bowen | 60.5kg | 2:08.43 | 2-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $67.00 |
4/7 | 09/04/2025 | 100 | HDLE 4U | $16,790.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good Firm | Taylor Fisher | 67.5kg | 3:53.87 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 55.5L | $201.00 |
8/9 | 30/12/2024 | 53 | JHDLE 3 | $16,790.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good Soft | Taylor Fisher | 70kg | 4:08.13 | 2-7-8 | 0 |
| 54.3L | $201.00 |
5/5 | 07/11/2024 | 45 | JHDLE 3 | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | Taylor Fisher | 70kg | 3:56.32 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 22.3L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Ffos Las on July 9 over 2800m, 1.75 len behind Cogital carrying 61kg at $3.50. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Chepstow July 2 over 3200m defeating Star Of Jupiter carrying 63kg at $12. Rates highly and should run well.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/4 | 09/07/2025 | 7 | HCP 4U | $11,610.00 | Ffos Las | 2816m | Good | Edward Greatrex | 61kg | 3:11.98 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
1/7 | 02/07/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 63kg | 3:41.02 | 7-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
6/10 | 11/06/2025 | 53 | HCP APP 4U | $13,280.00 | Lingfield | 2816m | Good | George Wood | 57.5kg | 3:02.46 | 4-6-6 | 7 |
| 16.8L | $19.00 |
3/7 | 19/04/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $11,250.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 56kg | 3:05.01 | 6-6-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $21.00 |
4/9 | 05/04/2025 | 24 | HCP 4U | $12,600.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 61kg | 3:05.78 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
9/10 | 12/03/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $15,680.00 | Wolverhampton | 2815m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 61kg | 3:02.57 | 4-10-9 | 4 |
| 28.8L | $9.50 |
1/8 | 18/02/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | George Wood | 58.5kg | 3:08.14 | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
5/10 | 01/02/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 58.5kg | 3:05.78 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
7/11 | 18/01/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $11,070.00 | Wolverhampton | 3328m | Neutral | Mason Paetel | 60.5kg | 3:48.94 | 6-9-7 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |
6/11 | 09/01/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Chelmsford City | 2816m | NS | Mason Paetel | 58kg | 3:04.49 | 9-11-6 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $23.00 |
4/10 | 21/12/2024 | 19 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Mason Paetel | 57.5kg | 3:04.24 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Callum Hutchinson
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 10 at Wolverhampton on July 22 over 2800m, 12 len behind Forglen carrying 72.5kg at $17. The start before that ran last in a small field at Ffos Las on July 9 over 2800m, 27 len behind Cogital carrying 60.5kg at $3. Will not find this easy. Wait until she finds some form.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 22/07/2025 | 13 | HCP APP 4U | $11,010.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Frederick Tett | 72.5kg | 3:06.83 | 6-6-7 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $17.00 |
4/4 | 09/07/2025 | 56 | HCP 4U | $11,610.00 | Ffos Las | 2816m | Good | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 3:11.98 | 1-3-4 | 6 |
| 27.3L | $3.00 |
6/8 | 14/05/2025 | 8 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Bath | 2313m | Fast | William Cox | 61kg | 2:28.18 | 4-4-6 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $9.50 |
3/6 | 06/05/2025 | 148 | HCP APP 4U | $14,020.00 | Wolverhampton | 2815m | Neutral | Ethan Jones | 55kg | 2:59.85 | 2-4-3 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $29.00 |
1/10 | 09/12/2024 | 45 | HCP 3U | $10,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 2461m | Neutral | Kieran O'Neill | 59kg | 2:45.24 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
3/10 | 25/10/2024 | 11 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Kieran O'Neill | 59kg | 2:37.97 | 2-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
4/11 | 14/10/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $13,060.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Heavy | Charles Bishop | 59kg | 2:40.63 | 4-5-4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
3/13 | 01/10/2024 | 16 | APP HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Bath | 2615m | Soft | Ethan Jones | 56.5kg | 2:59.20 | 11-9-3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $9.00 |
5/13 | 15/09/2024 | 11 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Bath | 2816m | Good | Tyler Heard | 51.5kg | 3:01.42 | 8-7-5 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
1/12 | 04/09/2024 | 58 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Bath | 2313m | Good | William Cox | 58.5kg | 2:30.21 | 6-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $41.00 |
8/10 | 08/07/2024 | 14 | WFA 3U | $10,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 2461m | Neutral | Charles Bishop | 61kg | 2:40.67 | 2-6-8 | 8 |
| 37.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on July 16 over 2300m, neck behind Offiah's Boy with 57.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 15 at Fairyhouse on June 9 2023 over 2414m, 9 len behind Out On Friday carrying 59kg at $19. Solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 16/07/2025 | 85 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Bath | 2313m | Fast | Elizabeth Gale | 57.5kg | 2:28.29 | 5-5-3 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $26.00 |
7/11 | 22/04/2025 | 50 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Lee Edwards | 68kg | 3:49.00 | 8-7-7 | 0 |
| 25.8L | $251.00 |
7/9 | 03/03/2025 | 4 | HCP 4U | $11,950.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | David Probert | 59.5kg | 2:39.21 | 6-8-7 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $4.50 |
5/12 | 27/02/2025 | 38 | HCP 4U | $13,750.00 | Chelmsford City | 2715m | NS | David Probert | 60.5kg | 2:51.37 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
7/11 | 20/01/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $11,950.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 60kg | 2:40.35 | 4-3-7 | 11 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
2/9 | 06/01/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $11,950.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | David Probert | 61kg | 2:41.92 | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
6/10 | 16/12/2024 | 25 | HCP 4U | $10,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 2461m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 60.5kg | 2:41.13 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $15.00 |
7/10 | 21/11/2024 | 17 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 61kg | 3:02.65 | 1-1-7 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $7.00 |
4/10 | 04/11/2024 | 58 | HCP 3U | $10,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 2815m | Neutral | Joshua Bryan | 62kg | 3:01.77 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
7/10 | 07/09/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Gina Mangan | 62.5kg | 3:03.45 | 2-3-7 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
5/6 | 16/08/2024 | 24 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 59kg | 3:03.21 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: T E Whelan
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 8 at Epsom Downs on July 10 over 2020m, 9 len behind Pergola with 58kg at $67. The start before that got back early 11th of 14 at Windsor on June 23 over 1630m, 13 len behind Silent City carrying 59kg at $301. Worth following up.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 10/07/2025 | 17 | HCP 3 | $11,990.00 | Epsom Downs | 2027m | Good | Nicola Currie | 58kg | 2:10.56 | 4-7-6 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $67.00 |
11/14 | 23/06/2025 | 14 | OPEN MDN 34 | $14,760.00 | Windsor | 1637m | Good Firm | Nicola Currie | 59kg | 1:41.52 | 12-14-11 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $301.00 |
10/10 | 09/06/2025 | 19 | OPEN NOV 3U | $14,760.00 | Windsor | 1637m | Good Soft | Charles Bishop | 60.5kg | 1:44.18 | 6-10-10 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $301.00 |
11/13 | 21/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 34 | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Charles Bishop | 57kg | 1:24.86 | 13-11-11 | 4 |
| 21.5L | $81.00 |

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after eight months 2nd in a small field at this track on June 25 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Galactic Glow with 57kg at $2.30. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Lingfield All Weather on September 5 over 1200m, 12 len behind Gilet carrying 60.5kg at $81. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 25/06/2025 | 232 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Bath | 2011m | Fast | Luke Morris | 57kg | 2:10.27 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.25 |
9/11 | 05/11/2024 | 14 | NOV 2 | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Soft | Luke Morris | 59kg | 1:27.94 | 5-8-9 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $251.00 |
12/12 | 22/10/2024 | 27 | NOV 2 | $17,510.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Rhys Clutterbuck | 59kg | 1:28.45 | 8-11-12 | 8 |
| 36.5L | $201.00 |
6/6 | 25/09/2024 | 20 | NOV 2 | $36,300.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | 1:24.72 | 3-6-6 | 3 |
| 23.5L | $126.00 |
5/7 | 05/09/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $11,430.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | 1:12.27 | 4-6-5 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $81.00 |
10/11 | 15/08/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | 1:11.22 | 9-11-10 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $26.00 |