UK Horse Racing Tips: Bath

PRINCESS NAOMI won a similar event over C&D 10 days ago and a 4lb rise in the ratings for that success may not be enough to stop her here. That said, Alainn Tu and My Delilah weren't that far behind her in the minor money on that occasion and the swing in the weights could see them close the gap. Dercol is improving steadily and merits consideration on his handicap bow.
Prediction : 1st Princess Naomi 2nd My Delilah 3rd Alainn Tu

SUCCESSION showed plenty of promise when fourth on his debut at Newbury and the experience that he gained on that occasion could prove to be vital here. Marroof is arguably the most eyecatching newcomer, having fetched 130,000gns as a yearling, and he is from the family of dual Group 1 winner Romanised. Dark Fandango also cost a lot and makes plenty of appeal, while any market support for Happy Tears would have to be noted.
Prediction : 1st Succession 2nd Marroof 3rd Dark Fandango

FOSSOS was last seen winning over 5f at Chepstow in September and a 5lb rise for that success appears to be fair. The son of Dandy Man merits plenty of respect on his return to action based on that evidence. Atty's Edge has the ability to go well in a race of this nature, while Notre Maison edges out Silver Diva and The Daley Express to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Fossos 2nd Attys Edge 3rd Notre Maison

There didn't appear to be any fluke about PROPHET'S DREAM's narrow defeat when sent off at a big price on his handicap debut at Goodwood last summer. He was just denied by Simply Sondheim, who has since improved a further 17lb, and Sir Mark Todd's colt makes plenty of appeal off a 3lb higher mark. God Of Thunder finished third on his return at Windsor last week and commands respect, while Niarbyl Bay and Far Horizon complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Prophets Dream 2nd God Of Thunder 3rd Niarbyl Bay

HIROMICHI filled the runner-up spot on his most recent outing at Leicester and, back on a sounder surface, the five-year-old appears to have been found a suitable opportunity to get his head back in front. Thebeautifulgame produced some consistent efforts last season and was dropped 2lb after her final effort at Lingfield in November. Rival, who finished third at Windsor last time, and Wind Your Neck In appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Hiromichi 2nd Thebeautifulgame 3rd Rival

Most of these have scope to improve, not least EMPIRE OF THE SUN, who tries blinkers for the first time now he switches back to turf. The Rae Guest-trained gelding wasn't beaten far in either previous attempt over this trip and a big run is expected with David Probert back in the saddle. Aurophobia also appeals at this level and rates as a key player based on the pick of her all-weather exploits. La Mia Dutchessa is another to monitor in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Empire Of The Sun 2nd Aurophobia 3rd La Traviata

Vitralite is unbeaten since arriving back on these shores after a long stint in Hong Kong and is again likely to be popular, despite picking up a 4lb penalty after winning a similar contest over this trip at Yarmouth last week. However, HAVANA GOLDRUSH is also holding his form and his previous experience over C&D is a key asset. Bobby Dassler was narrowly denied by the selection over C&D 10 days ago and is also likely to be thereabouts.
Prediction : 1st Havana Goldrush 2nd Vitralite 3rd Bobby Dassler