Racecards
16:30 Bath
Mobility Bureau And Beaufort Polo Club In Support Of The R.A.B.I. Handicap (Class E)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 1m 3f 144y
- Going: Firm, Hard in places
- Form 540643
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Trainer J L Dunlop
- Jockey S Sanders
held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten
- Form 502614
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Trainer T McCarthy
- Jockey N Chalmers
close up, tracked leader after 1 mile, under pressure over 2f out, kept on until weakened over 1f out
- Form 004020
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer L M Cumani
- Jockey N Mackay
started slowly, held up, headway over 2f out to chase leaders, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out
- Form 324061
- Age 6
- Weight 9-4
started slowly, towards rear, headway wide over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong nearest finish
- Form 044655
- Age 6
- Weight 9-4
held up mid-division, effort 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, not pace to challenge
Archirondel
22- Form 055603
- Age 5
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer John Berry
- Jockey G Baker
held up, ridden over 2f out, no headway from over 1f out
- Form 022635
- Age 6
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer G Ham
- Jockey D Kinsella
led after 1f, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on until weakened final furlong
- Form 314032
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer A W Carroll
- Jockey F Norton
close up, led 2f out, kept on under pressure until headed close home
- Form 505230
- Age 5
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer C G Cox
- Jockey S J Drowne
close up until ridden and weakened over 3f out
Cody
149- Form 6300-04
- Age 4
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer G Ham
- Jockey J F McDonald
led 1f, stayed prominent, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, soon well behind, tailed off
- Form 400034
- Age 4
- Weight 8-5
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey C Catlin
started slowly, held up towards rear, headway 3f out, not clear run over 1f out, switched right to outside, strong run inside final furlong to lead close home
- Form 025602
- Age 4
- Weight 8-4
- Trainer W Brisbourne
- Jockey P M Quinn
behind, headway 2f out to chase leaders, no extra approaching final furlong, beaten when hampered well inside final furlong
- Form 404010
- Age 3
- Weight 8-1
always behind, tailed off final 2f
Sharp Spice
45- Form 505066
- Age 7
- Weight 7-12
- Trainer D Coakley
- Jockey F P Ferris
started slowly, behind, headway over 3f out, ridden and weakened 2f out
In depth
Verdict
A competitive but moderate contest in which what can only be a tentative vote goes to Sninfia, who gets the verdict over Tasneef and Royal Approval. The last two mentioned are closely matched on their running at Folkestone in August and there should not be a great deal between the two of them. Tony Carroll's Short Change has shown a return to form in recent weeks and is entitled to be thereabouts again but may once more find at least one too good. The David Evans-trained Top Of The Class is likely to find this tougher than the handicap he won at Chester last time racing off a 5lb higher mark, while Billy Bathwick appears to be in the grip of the handicapper at present so a chance is taken with Sninfia. Luca Cumani's filly is less exposed than most of her rivals and gave every indication at Yarmouth last time that there would be more to come over today's trip. She gets the nod.