17:00 BATH – BETTING.BET LIVE RACING RESULTS HANDICAP (Class 6, 0–55, 5f160y, 4yo+)

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Going: Firm
Surface: Turf
Field Size: 11 runners
Pace Forecast: Strong
Pace Bias: Front-runners usually favoured at Bath over this trip. This setup may play into the hands of Banana and Savalas, though there’s competition for the lead. Sisters In The Sky and Agent Mayfair may sit just behind the pace.


Strongest Contenders

  • BANANA (TFR 70) [Joey Haynes, Draw 11]
    Won here last time in comfortable style off the same mark (OR 46), making all over a slightly shorter trip. Fast ground and a prominent ride again suit. Ticks a lot of boxes but wide draw is a minor concern in a big field.
    Rating: 8.5/10
  • SAVALAS (TFR 67) [Finley Marsh, Draw 6]
    Runner-up to Banana last time and now meets her on the same terms. He’s older but consistent, and the strong pace forecast could bring him into this late. Solid claims.
    Rating: 8/10
  • AGENT MAYFAIR (TFR 69) [Jack Doughty (3), Draw 2]
    In-form on the AW, with strong figures in March/April, and well drawn. Yet to show turf form, but his early pace makes him a threat. Watch market.
    Rating: 7.5/10
  • SISTERS IN THE SKY (TFR 61) [Tyler Heard, Draw 8]
    Behind Banana last time but shaped as if 6f would suit better. Bath winner over CD and handles quick ground. In-form stable.
    Rating: 7/10

Main Dangers / Notables

  • RUSHEEN BOY (TFR 69) [Draw 7]
    Off the pace lately but has fair backform. Likely to go forward and that could help in this setup. Wouldn’t need to find much to place.
    Rating: 6.5/10
  • BIG TIME RASCAL (TFR 42) [Draw 4]
    Below par on return and trainer’s runners remain quiet. Better drawn now but hard to support confidently.
    Rating: 5/10
  • BONNY POWER (TFR 30) [Draw 5]
    Absent 290 days. Showed a bit in Ireland last year but now with a new yard and best watched.
    Rating: 4.5/10

Interesting Outsiders

  • HIMAWARI (TFR 67?) [Draw 1]
    Fleeting glimmers of ability but is inconsistent and hard to trust. Low draw ideal, but recent efforts underwhelming.
    Rating: 4/10
  • MILLIETHEMOLLIE (TFR 53) [Draw 9]
    Inconsistent and long layoff (161 days). Dropped in the weights but hard to assess fitness.
    Rating: 4.5/10
  • MIDNIGHT FLAME (TFR 49) [Draw 3]
    Well behind Banana last time on return. Visor didn’t help and she’ll need a turnaround in form.
    Rating: 4/10
  • KATAR (TFR 46) [Draw 10]
    Comes off a wind op and tailed off last time. Overall record uninspiring.
    Rating: 3.5/10

Trends / Trainer Notes

  • Grace Harris won this race in 2023 (Symbol of Hope) and fields both Sisters In The Sky and Himawari.
  • Tony Carroll runs two (Agent Mayfair and Milliethemollie) – watch the market for any stable support.
  • Scott Dixon’s Banana is on a roll and comes here just 9 days after a clear win at the track.

Each-Way Angles

With 11 declared and firms likely offering enhanced places, RUSHEEN BOY (if backed) and SISTERS IN THE SKY look logical place value if you’re against the short ones. Both have track experience and the pace to hold a position.


Tissue Estimate (Guide Only)

HorseEstimated Odds
Banana3/1
Savalas4/1
Agent Mayfair9/2
Sisters In The Sky6/1
Rusheen Boy8/1
Big Time Rascal14/1
Bonny Power16/1
Milliethemollie20/1
Midnight Flame25/1
Himawari33/1
Katar40/1

Final Advice

Keep a close watch for market support or drifts on runners returning from layoffs of 90+ days – notably Bonny Power, Milliethemollie, and Big Time Rascal. Conditions are sharp and firm; fitness and early speed will count.

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