UK Horse Racing Tips: Bath

JOHN BETJEMAN has been a reliable performer under both codes this year and the seven-year-old, who was last seen on the level finishing second at Salisbury in May, can be rewarded for his consistency. Fen Tiger has gone close on his last couple of starts, most recently when beaten a neck at Brighton. He is likely to be in the mix again, while others capable of a decent showing include Nevendon and Man Of The Sea.
Prediction : 1st John Betjeman 2nd Fen Tiger 3rd Nevendon

CENTURION DREAM may have been inconvenienced by a combination of a quick turnaround and softer conditions on his third start at Goodwood, following a couple of promising efforts at Newmarket. A repeat of his third the time before would give him strong credentials of getting off the mark. Unreal Connection landed an Epsom maiden on her latest outing and has to be of interest on her nursery debut, with Tactical Control expected to benefit from stepping up in trip.
Prediction : 1st Centurion Dream 2nd Unreal Connection 3rd Tactical Control

ROCKET WARRIOR took a decent step forward from his debut effort when fourth at Yarmouth and that piece of form appears to be the standout on paper. The son of Saxon Warrior is open to further improvement and gets the vote to strike at the third attempt. Hieloray displayed signs of greenness when benefiting from a step up in trip to finish fourth at Chepstow and is likely to progress again, while Continuance and Leguizamo can fight it out for the minor placings.
Prediction : 1st Rocket Warrior 2nd Hieloray 3rd Continuance

BEGGARMAN has claimed successive second placings at this venue and he can go one better. Hughie Morrison's charge was only beaten three-quarters of a length last time and another bold bid can be expected off the same mark. Cherry Cola won well over C&D on Wednesday and is feared most, although she may be vulnerable under a 4lb penalty. Lusaka has accounted for her, as well as the selection, this summer but has top weight to contend with. Book Of Tales is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Beggarman 2nd Cherry Cola 3rd Lusaka

BEYOND EQUAL has been knocking on the door and this looks a good opportunity to go close once again. The eight-year-old was beaten just a neck by Magnificence over C&D on his penultimate appearance and he can reverse the form with that rival now 1lb better off. Secret Handsheikh is feared most after a comfortable success at Brighton earlier in the week and he appears primed to offer another bold bid, despite the burden of a 5lb penalty.
Prediction : 1st Beyond Equal 2nd Secret Handsheikh 3rd Magnificence

WE'RE REUNITED (second) had Epeius (fifth) behind when runner-up in a classified event over 5f at this track and now steps back into the handicap ranks. The six-year-old is only 1lb higher than his last winning mark and he is fancied to go in. Suanni was beaten under two lengths into fourth at Wolverhampton and could have a say off a 1lb lower rating, while Tilsworth Ony Ta isn't out of it either.
Prediction : 1st Were Reunited 2nd Suanni 3rd Tilsworth Ony Ta

LILANDRA hasn't finished out of the top two on each of her last three starts, with the latest effort coming when runner-up over C&D, and she has been left on the same mark. The daughter of Equiano can continue her fine form to strike. The main danger might be Galactic Glow (third), who had Bantry (fourth) behind when only beaten a length and a half at Chepstow last month, and he could bounce back from his latest under-par effort at this track.
Prediction : 1st Lilandra 2nd Galactic Glow 3rd Bantry

Villalobos (second) had Alyara (third) behind when putting in a pleasing display at Lingfield and he was raised just 1lb, which keeps him well in the mix. However, preference is for MACON BELLE, who outran odds of 33/1 to take a big step forward in her form when reaching the frame at Wolverhampton and now steps up from 7f. If she stays, she ought to go close off the same rating. Barleybrown makes some appeal in first-time blinkers.
Prediction : 1st Macon Belle 2nd Villalobos 3rd Barleybrown