8.16 Bath – BetWright Safer Gambling Handicap (Bath Summer Sprint Series Qualifier) – Class 5 – 5f10y – 3yo – FIRM

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Pace Angles + Draw Angles

Bath’s 5f dash is a sharp, fast test, and pace dominates—early speed from the inside to middle stalls is historically ideal on firm ground. Expect Solar Edge (drawn 5) and Azuinthejungle (3) to press the issue early, with Cindy Lou Who (4) close up. Toolatetonegotiate (6) could track them.

Reporter (1) may be stuck for room needing a late run. Draw bias and early pace favour low to mid draws with early tactical speed.


Strongest Contenders + Main Dangers + Interesting Outsiders

  • Cindy Lou Who – Progressive and proven (Score: 9/10):
    Strong form since joining Tony Carroll, rising from 64 to 75. Her last two RPRs of 84 show a sprinter in career-best form. Versatile regarding ground, stays 6f strongly, but her Bath win (79 RPR) over 5f confirms suitability. Pace profile, draw, and trainer/jockey combo all positive. Still unexposed for her mark.
  • Azuinthejungle – Proven and thriving (Score: 8/10):
    3-3 in handicaps since June, showing increasing professionalism and now tackling a stiffer race under a 9lb rise. A stiff 5f suits perfectly, and there’s a strong form line through his Beverley and Ayr wins. Might be nearing ceiling but drawn ideally and still improving.
  • Solar Edge – Strong pace angle, promising (Score: 8/10):
    Genuine front-runner with back-to-back strong turf efforts (RPRs 84 and 87). Bath not tried yet but should be suited. Taryn Langley’s 5lb claim makes him effectively 70-rated. Expect aggressive tactics; not easy to pass.
  • Toolatetonegotiate – Consistent and threatening (Score: 7/10):
    Tenacious filly still seeking a breakthrough but reliable RPRs in the 82–86 range. Races prominently, has pace, but may just lack finishing punch compared to the top trio. Could land a small one if race collapses late.
  • Reporter – Inconsistent but capable (Score: 6/10):
    Showed ability at Windsor (RPR 85) but struggled either side of that win. Blinkers or stronger handling might unlock potential. A draw in 1 a double-edged sword—needs gaps. Hard to predict.
  • Hardlass – Interesting outsider (Score: 6/10):
    Twice placed over C&D, unlucky not to win at Ffos Las. Beaten only 1L by Cindy Lou Who in May. Just a 3lb swing today but gets weight all round. Not flashy but shapes like a course specialist. Place claims if race falls right.

Runner Scores and Suitability Analysis

  • Cindy Lou Who: 9/10 – Track-proven, thriving, running career-best RPRs.
  • Azuinthejungle: 8/10 – Hard fit, winning sequence, ideally drawn for prominent run.
  • Solar Edge: 8/10 – Front-runner in form, suited by Bath’s speed emphasis.
  • Toolatetonegotiate: 7/10 – Consistent, racing prominently; deserves reward.
  • Reporter: 6/10 – Patchy, but has speed; stall 1 no gift.
  • Hardlass: 6/10 – Best outsider, improving, well treated vs key rival.

Keep an eye on the market for support or big drifts for runners returning from layoffs of 90+ days.
Watch out for in-form sprinters returning quickly; they can be hot.


Each-Way Angles (6 runners)

Fewer than 8 runners – each-way advice withheld.


Private Tissue Estimate

  • Cindy Lou Who – 5/2
  • Solar Edge – 7/2
  • Azuinthejungle – 4/1
  • Toolatetonegotiate – 11/2
  • Reporter – 7/1
  • Hardlass – 9/1

Market watch advised for runners making their 2nd start.


Summary + Professional Punter View

This is a tightly matched 3yo sprint with pace and draw crucial. Cindy Lou Who looks to be peaking and has the profile of a filly still climbing. Azuinthejungle is unbeaten in his last three but has more to prove under a higher impost. Solar Edge is the possible lone speed and could pinch it if allowed an easy lead.


Smart Play

Win Selection: Cindy Lou Who – upwardly mobile, peaking at the right time, track form in the book.
Each-Way Saver: Not applicable – only 6 runners.

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