Bath Race 5

Monarch Classic Concours Arts & Elegance Handicap

Stake: $20,325

COMMANDING PRINCE (1) Controlled the pace when winning by 2 3/4L last time at Newcastle and drawn nicely. Made it 2 wins on the trot and putting a tidy record together so far. Going good enough to win this and a clear top pick. STAR PUPIL (3) Unimpressive effort when 12th last time at Chelmsford but has drawn to do little work. Blinkers on could be an important change. Finley Marsh rates highly aboard. Finishes off strongly. Not out of this. THAPA VC (4) Made ground when closing off to finish 4th last run at this track but will be down in distance. Trainer has gone for the tongue tie on, take note. Keep in mind. ISLAND BANDIT (2) Fresh after a spell. Gave away some ground when 6th last start at Wolverhampton. Has shown early pace in races to date. Blinkers on could be an important change. Watch betting.

Distance: 1609m
Track: Good
Weather: Showers
Surface: Turf
Class: HCP, C4

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Commanding Prince (2) 211
Trainer: Archie Watson (Upper Lambourn, W Berks)
Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 62kg
Prize Money: $26,284
Win / Place: 66% / 100%

Going for the Hat-Trick

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: TOO DARN HOT (GB)

Dam: KHAWLAH (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Cape Cross

100

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 2-1-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Season

3: 2-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Synthetic

3: 2-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

3: 2-1-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1421m - 1614m

Comments

Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 46 day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 2.75 len at Newcastle All Weather March 20 over 1400m defeating Toralou with 62kg at $1.10. The start before that favourite; won by 2.75 len at Newcastle All Weather March 10 over 1600m defeating Bragbor with 59kg at $7.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 5	20/3/25	Newcastle	1421m	NOV 4U	6	Hollie Doyle	62kg	NS	1:30.66	56.4 km/h	2.8L	-	$1.13f	10	$20,920	$11,298	1. Commanding Prince 2. Toralou 3. Sogannie
1st of 5	10/3/25	Newcastle	1614m	NOV 4U	4	Hollie Doyle	59kg	Neutral	1:40.07	58.1 km/h	2.8L	-	$7.00	26	$20,920	$11,298	1. Commanding Prince 2. Bragbor 3. Always A Star
2nd of 6	12/2/25	Southwell	1422m	NOV 4U	2	Hollie Doyle	59kg	Neutral	1:29.22	57.4 km/h	0.2L	-	$3.00	-	$14,548	$3,688	1. Surrey Shadow 2. Commanding Prince 3. Groovy Baby

Island Bandit (5) 6x7470256x
Trainer: Mrs H Main (Wantage)
Jockey: R Kingscote
Weight: 58.5kg
Prize Money: $144,419
Win / Place: 20% / 31%

6 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: ZARAK (FR)

Dam: LADY OF THE COURT (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Camelot

Rating

Stats

Career

29: 6-3-0

Distance

18: 5-1-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

5: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 2-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-0

4th Up

4: 1-0-0

Turf

20: 6-1-0

Good

18: 6-1-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

9: 0-2-0

Clockwise

12: 4-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

17: 2-2-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1739m - 2011m

Gear Changes

[Blinkers]

Comments

Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Wolverhampton January 4 over 1740m, 8 len behind Smart Hero with 58.5kg at $9.50. First up last campaign ran last of 7 at Goodwood June 7 over 1600m, 19 len behind Skysail carrying 58kg at $7.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 7	4/1/25	Wolverhampton	1739m	HCP 4U	3	Jack Doughty	58.5kg	Neutral	1:47.24	58.4 km/h	8.5L	-	$9.50	46	$18,932	-	1. Smart Hero 2. Cynosure 3. Diamondonthehill
46 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 9	19/11/24	Lingfield	2011m	HCP 3U	5	Luke Morris	61.5kg	Neutral	2:06.77	57.1 km/h	2.8L	-	$8.00	25	$18,619	$580	1. Epsom Faithfull 2. Achillea 3. Charlie's Choice
2nd of 11	25/10/24	Wolverhampton	1709m	HCP 3U	6	Luke Morris	62kg	Neutral	1:47.47	57.2 km/h	0.2L	-	$7.00	23	$19,602	$4,893	1. Climate Action 2. Island Bandit 3. Kracking
12th of 14	2/10/24	Kempton Park	1609m	HCP 3U	4	Jack Mitchell	59.5kg	NS	1:37.46	59.4 km/h	8.8L	-	$23	34	$21,557	-	1. Kalamunda 2. Native King 3. Endless Power
34 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 14	29/8/24	Newbury	1609m	HCP 3U	8	Silvestre De Sousa	63.5kg	Good Firm	1:38.70	58.7 km/h	4.0L	-	$9.00	29	$27,443	-	1. Devoirs Choice 2. Hale End 3. Never Better
4th of 6	31/7/24	Sandown Park Uk	1609m	APP HCP 3U	3	Mia Nicholls	61kg	Good Firm	1:41.56	57.0 km/h	4.8L	-	$7.00	54	$22,540	$2,811	1. Debora's Dream 2. Crystal Casque 3. Wootton's Jewel
54 Day Freshen-Up

Star Pupil (1) 6603124210
Trainer: R Hughes (Upper Lambourn, Berks)
Jockey: Finley Marsh
Weight: 58.5kg
Prize Money: $34,230
Win / Place: 21% / 42%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ZOUSTAR (AUS)

Dam: ROEDEAN (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Oratorio

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 3-2-1

Distance

4: 0-1-0

Season

7: 2-2-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Synthetic

14: 3-2-1

Anti-Clockwise

14: 3-2-1

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

7: 2-1-1

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m - 2011m

Gear Changes

[Blinkers]

Comments

Useful gelding. Most recently 12th of 16 at Chelmsford on April 18 over 1600m, 8 len behind Lord Rapscallion carrying 59kg at $5. The start before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at Wolverhampton March 31 over 1700m defeating Cosmos Raj carrying 61kg at $5.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
12th of 16	18/4/25	Chelmsford City	1609m	HCP 4U	6	Ryan Moore	59kg	Neutral	1:36.85	59.8 km/h	8.0L	-	$5.00f	18	$68,602	-	1. Lord Rapscallion 2. Mr Swivell 3. Mr Mistoffelees
1st of 7	31/3/25	Wolverhampton	1709m	HCP 4U	4	Finley Marsh	61kg	Neutral	1:47.88	57.0 km/h	2.5L	-	$5.00	18	$14,904	$7,926	1. Star Pupil 2. Cosmos Raj 3. Ciotog
2nd of 6	13/3/25	Chelmsford City	1609m	HCP APP 4U	6	Finley Marsh	60.5kg	Neutral	1:37.17	59.6 km/h	0.8L	-	$5.00	27	$17,939	$4,403	1. Drifts Away 2. Star Pupil 3. Stella Hogan
4th of 8	14/2/25	Southwell	1621m	HCP APP 4U	2	Ethan Jones	63.5kg	Neutral	1:41.01	57.8 km/h	5.8L	-	$5.50	21	$14,148	$868	1. Overnight Oats 2. Hartswood 3. Al Suil Eile
2nd of 8	24/1/25	Southwell	1408m	HCP 4U	2	Ethan Jones	59.5kg	Neutral	1:28.91	57.0 km/h	0.5L	-	$3.75	8	$11,761	$2,938	1. Rich Rhythm 2. Star Pupil 3. Profitman
1st of 5	16/1/25	Chelmsford City	1408m	HCP 4U	3	Finley Marsh	60.5kg	NS	1:24.38	60.1 km/h	4.3L	-	$1.50f	13	$13,954	$7,301	1. Star Pupil 2. Sonmarg 3. Capuchinero

Thapa Vc (3) 6x20377584
Trainer: M G Rimell (Witney)
Jockey: Jim Crowley
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $148,545
Win / Place: 18% / 39%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: THE GURKHA (IRE)

Dam: MERRITT ISLAND (GB)

Dam's Sire: Exceed And Excel

Rating

Stats

Career

58: 11-9-3

Distance

8: 0-2-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

7: 0-0-1

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 1-1-0

3rd Up

4: 2-0-1

4th Up

4: 1-1-0

Turf

15: 2-3-1

Good

15: 2-3-1

Synthetic

43: 9-6-2

Clockwise

6: 1-2-1

Anti-Clockwise

52: 10-7-2

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

5: 1-2-1

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1408m - 2045m

Gear Changes

[Tongue Strap]

Comments

Useful gelding. Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on April 20 over 2040m, 2.25 len behind Golden Circet with 58kg at $6.50. The start before that 8th of 11 at Lingfield All Weather on April 10 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Mister Mojito with 61kg at $5.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 7	20/4/25	Bath	2045m	HCP 4U	2	David Probert	58kg	Good Firm	2:11.38	56.0 km/h	2.2L	-	$6.50	10	$15,941	$978	1. Golden Circet 2. Cavalry Call 3. Chicago Storm
8th of 11	10/4/25	Lingfield	1410m	HCP 4U	10	Rob Hornby	61kg	Neutral	1:26.42	58.7 km/h	5.3L	-	$5.00	17	$15,142	-	1. Mister Mojito 2. City Cyclone 3. Mount Mogan
5th of 11	24/3/25	Wolverhampton	1408m	HCP 4U	10	Rossa Ryan	61kg	Neutral	1:26.87	58.3 km/h	2.3L	-	$11	16	$15,487	$432	1. Ash Wednesday 2. Straight A 3. Chifa
7th of 9	8/3/25	Wolverhampton	1408m	HCP 4U	1	Jack Mitchell	58kg	Neutral	1:28.54	57.2 km/h	4.5L	-	$8.50	20	$20,434	-	1. Follow Your Heart 2. Pressure's On 3. Intervention
7th of 9	16/2/25	Lingfield	1609m	HCP 4U	1	Jack Mitchell	57.5kg	Neutral	1:38.56	58.8 km/h	5.3L	-	$19	9	$18,619	-	1. Bravo Zulu 2. Rey De La Batalla 3. Invincible Aura
3rd of 7	7/2/25	Lingfield	1408m	HCP 4U	1	Jack Mitchell	59.5kg	Neutral	1:26.69	58.5 km/h	2.3L	-	$17	13	$18,619	$2,323	1. Rey De La Batalla 2. Giorgio M 3. Thapa Vc

My Ambition (4) 4x002140x4
Trainer: D J Coakley (West Ilsley)
Jockey: Tyler Heard
Weight: 52.5kg
Prize Money: $46,480
Win / Place: 15% / 23%

6 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: GALILEO GOLD (GB)

Dam: RISE UP LOTUS (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Zebedee

Rating

Stats

Career

26: 4-2-0

Distance

19: 4-2-0

Trk/Dst

8: 3-0-0

Track

8: 3-0-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

5: 1-0-0

2nd Up

4: 1-0-0

3rd Up

4: 1-1-0

4th Up

4: 1-1-0

Turf

20: 4-2-0

Good

16: 2-2-0

Soft

2: 0-0-0

Synthetic

6: 0-0-0

Fast

2: 2-0-0

Clockwise

4: 0-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

22: 4-1-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m

Comments

Second-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 12 at this track on April 4 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Darvel carrying 61kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Windsor on June 3 over 1630m, 5.5 len behind Siam Fox with 54.5kg at $17.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 12	4/4/25	Bath	1609m	HCP 4U	9	Rob Hornby	61kg	Good Firm	1:39.64	58.1 km/h	4.3L	-	$7.50	218	$17,939	$1,102	1. Darvel 2. Soi Dao 3. King Of Speed
218 Day Spell
13th of 14	29/8/24	Newbury	1609m	HCP 3U	7	George Rooke	56kg	Good Firm	1:38.70	58.7 km/h	21.0L	-	$23	14	$27,443	-	1. Devoirs Choice 2. Hale End 3. Never Better
4th of 11	15/8/24	Salisbury	1609m	HCP 3U	2	Ray Dawson	63.5kg	Good Firm	1:42.79	56.4 km/h	6.3L	-	$3.75f	29	$14,699	$1,833	1. Roscioli 2. Persian Phoenix 3. Claxton Bay
1st of 12	17/7/24	Bath	1609m	HCP 3U	12	Oisin Murphy	62.5kg	Good	1:38.59	58.8 km/h	0.3L	-	$2.50f	20	$15,682	$8,343	1. My Ambition 2. Monks Mead 3. Dappled Light
2nd of 8	27/6/24	Leicester	1609m	FLAT HCP 4U	4	Rob Hornby	61kg	Good Firm	1:42.10	56.7 km/h	3.3L	-	$4.00f	24	$11,761	$2,938	1. Love Your Work 2. My Ambition 3. Plumette
11th of 13	3/6/24	Windsor	1637m	HCP APP 4U	8	Adam Farragher	54.5kg	Good Firm	1:42.37	57.6 km/h	5.3L	-	$17	45	$16,740	-	1. Siam Fox 2. Intercessor 3. Finn Russell
45 Day Freshen-Up

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