Racecards
16:00 Bath
A.k.s. Yeovil Claiming Stakes (Class 6)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 5f 11y
- Going: Firm
- Surface: Turf
- Form 6/00807
- Age 5
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 55
slowly into stride and always towards rear, no impression
- Form 57-0070
- Age 7
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer R Harris
- Jockey R Kingscote
in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on well to chase winner final furlong, just failed
- Form 096386
- Age 9
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer J M Bradley
- Jockey Barry Savage
held up towards rear, ridden and headway and switched right over 1f out, switched left final furlong, ran on
- Form 309745-
- Age 10
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 43
- Trainer R Harris
- Jockey J Letherby
mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out
- Form 82-4535
- Age 8
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 44
- Trainer J M Bradley
- Jockey S W Kelly
led, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 164994
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer J S Moore
- Jockey Steven Gibson
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
- Form 405810
- Age 5
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 45
soon outpaced towards rear, no impression
- Form 059588
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 41
- Trainer B Palling
- Jockey F P Ferris
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out. ran on well final furlong, readily (hand-timed)
- Form 060600
- Age 5
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 43
- Trainer M D I Usher
- Jockey Frances Pickard
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
- Form 0/00-090
- Age 4
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 35
- Trainer J M Bradley
- Jockey Saleem Golam
always behind, no impression
- Form 797608
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 43
- Trainer Miss J R Tooth
- Jockey P Fitzsimons
Nonrunner
- Form 551143
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 55
Nonrunner
In depth
Verdict
Diamond Josh can take this at the expense of Tomthevic and Seven No Trumps. The selection has already won over course and distance this season and he won at Ripon too. He has since run well on both occasions most latterly at Lingfield when finishing third to Banjo Bay. Back in claiming company here he has to go close once more. Tomthevic has run well around here in the past. He possesses plenty of early speed and usually breaks well but then lacks finishing speed. His last performance when finishing fifth of eight at Carlisle was not great but this track will suit so he is worth noting as is stable mate Seven No Trumps who again has not won since last June but back in this company holds every chance. But for the winner we return to Diamond Josh.
Formwatch
Ballybunion (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Prominent, driven over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 16, 6l behind Paddywack (9-4) at Beverley 5f app hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Seven No Trumps 7-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway and edged right when hampered over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 6th of 17, 6l behind Paddywack (9-0) at Beverley 5f hcap (6) gf.
Indian Bazaar (IRE) 10-1 (8-6) Led, ridden halfway, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 5th of 13, 2l behind Lady Hopeful (8-11) at W'hampton 5f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Nov.
Tomthevic 10-1 (8-6) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Aegean Dancer (9-6) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-70 (5) frm.
Twinned (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Glenargo (9-0) at W'hampton 5f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) pol.
Ardkeel Lass (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Chased leaders stands' side, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 12th of 16, 13l behind Joy And Pain (8-5) at Nottingham 6f app hcp (6) gf in May.
Jinksonthehouse 33-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, weakened halfway, 15th of 16, 10l behind King Egbert (8-5) at Bath 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Diamond Josh 10-1 (9-2) Led, edged right after 1f, ridden when edged left 2f out, headed close home, 3rd of 17, 2l behind Banjo Bay (9-8) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.