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20:40 Bath
bubblechristmasparties.co.uk Handicap (Class 6)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 5f 11y
- Going: Firm, Good to Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- £3,000 added
- Winner: £1,941
- 2nd: £578
- 3rd: £289
- 4th: £144
- Form 488635
- Age 8
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer D M Loughnane
- Jockey S W Kelly
held up towards rear, headway on inside over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, weakening when hampered closing stages
- Form 3358U1
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer J G M O'Shea
- Jockey Thomas Brown
started very slowly, detatched, always behind
- Form 5369U1
- Age 8
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 50
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 554358
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer J M Bradley
- Jockey Mr Will Pettis
held up in rear, headway halfway, soon no impression
- Form 778324
- Age 6
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer J R Weymes
- Jockey K T O'Neill
tracked leader, led over 1f out, soon hard pressed, stayed on well
- Form 074524
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer R A Teal
- Jockey Oisin Murphy
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, kept on well, never able to challenge
- Form 030662
- Age 4
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer J Hughes
- Jockey Catherine Gannon
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, headway to challenge over 1f out, soon every chance, hung left and weakened closing stages
- Form 6665-98
- Age 4
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 46
- Trainer A Hollinshead
- Jockey M Dwyer
led until over 1f out, gradually weakened
- Form 737656
- Age 10
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer D J S Ffrench Davis
- Jockey N Looby
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never dangerous
- Form 62-2009
- Age 6
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer C Mason
- Jockey Michael J M Murphy
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Verdict
Spic 'n Span had the advantage of a rails draw when winning at Ffos Las 10 days ago but starts on the outside here and it would be no surprise to see fifth Ingleby Star get a lot closer on 7lb better terms. Arch Walker hasn't won for a long time but has been knocking on the door lately and has made the long trip from Middleham. He must go on the short-list and Chester'Slittlegem was second at Brighton last month, though that was only a seller. BROWN VOLCANO overcame trouble in-running to score over a slightly longer trip here last week. Thomas Brown's claim halves his penalty and a follow-up is on the cards.
Formwatch
Ingleby Star (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, kept on same pace, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Spic 'n Span (8-9) at Ffos Las 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Brown Volcano (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, not much room over 2f out, hampered and lost place well over 1f out, switched left and ran on inside final furlong, led towards finish, won at Bath 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fm in Jul beating Roanne (8-12) by nk, 10 ran.
Spic 'n Span 14-1 (8-9) Made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on, won at Ffos Las 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul beating Lager Time (9-7) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Volcanic Dust (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Tried to anticipate start, went backwards sharply and very slowly away, always well behind, 8th of 10, 26l behind Excellent Aim (9-7) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-55 (6) fm in Jul.
Arch Walker (IRE) 9-4fav (8-12) In touch, ridden to chase leading pair over 1f out, no impression when lost 3rd inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, 4th of 9, 1l behind Captain Royale (9-6) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Johnny Splash (IRE) 4-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 4l behind Excellent Aim (9-7) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-55 (6) fm in Jul.
Chester'slittlegem (IRE) 11-4 (9-3) Led, ridden and narrowly headed over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Surrey Dream (9-1) at Brighton 6f sell hcp 0-60 (6) fm in Jul.
Too Ambitious : 50-1 (8-7) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, hampered well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 12l behind Brown Volcano (8-13) at Bath 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fm in Jul.
Superior Edge 12-1 (9-6) Close up, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 12l behind Crimson Queen (9-7) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Coalburn 40-1 (9-3) Dwelt took keen hold towards rear, ridden halfway, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 14l behind Suzy Alexander (9-0) at Bath 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Sep '11.