UK Horse Racing Tips: Bath

MOLLY MISCHIEF absolutely routed her rivals at Southwell last week and although her ability to act on turf must be taken on trust, she is 7lb well-in under her penalty and is very difficult to oppose. Galactic Glow saves his best for this venue and has had wind surgery during his winter break. Bobby Kennedy also returns to action and is worth a look, while Man Of The Sea should be competitive off his Flat mark.
Prediction : 1st Molly Mischief 2nd Galactic Glow 3rd Bobby Kennedy

FLICKA'S GIRL handed out a comprehensive beating to the Brocklesby runner-up on her Wolverhampton introduction and she looks a useful early-season juvenile. David Loughnane's filly appears to possess speed to burn and should be up to defying her penalty. Just a neck separated Spirited Dancer and Washington Dancer when they took minor honours at Kempton and there should be little between them again. Biddable, Englemere and Betty Clover, for last year's winning stable, are the most interesting newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Flickas Girl 2nd Spirited Dancer 3rd Washington Dancer

Slight preference is for KISS AND RUN, who was a comfortable winner over C&D on her penultimate start last October. The three-year-old may be 14lb higher in the handicap now, but this appeals as a decent opportunity and she gets the vote ahead of Bated Breeze, who wasn't beaten far on his return over 6f at Kempton earlier in the month. Making his first start for a new stable, Charlie Mason is one to monitor for market support.
Prediction : 1st Kiss And Run 2nd Bated Breeze 3rd Charlie Mason

A winner first time out on the turf last season and placed at the top level before, VADREAM sets a lofty standard on her return as a six-year-old. Pinafore ended last season with a creditable second in Listed company at the Curragh and she is likely to be thereabouts, along with the capable Rage Of Bamby. A shade unlucky when keeping on for third in the Cornwallis Stakes last October, Unbreak My Heart is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Vadream 2nd Pinafore 3rd Unbreak My Heart

GOD BLESS AMERICA should improve for a switch to the turf and he may be the one to beat on the back of two solid runner-up efforts at Southwell. His chief threat looks to be Prefer The Sister, who progressed from first to second start when not beaten far over 7f at Wolverhampton. Volto Di Medusa is an intriguing contender to note for the Rae Guest stable and cannot be ruled out.
Prediction : 1st God Bless America 2nd Prefer The Sister 3rd Volto Di Medusa

Black Smoke has been in good form on the all-weather recently and Mark Loughnane's charge, who was on target off 1lb lower on the turf at Lingfield last August, must enter calculations. Similarly, Virtual Hug arrives in fine fettle and he appeals as a leading candidate, although it is CALSHOT SPIT who might be worth taking a chance on. The less-exposed son of New Bay doesn't have many miles on the clock and could improve now switched to turf in this sphere.
Prediction : 1st Calshot Spit 2nd Black Smoke 3rd Virtual Hug

JOHNJAY might not have been seen for 309 days but, having won over C&D on his reappearance last year, the lightly-raced four-year-old might be able to strike. Three Yorkshiremen is 2lb well-in under a 5lb penalty following his Chelmsford win six days ago but that shouldn't prevent him from mounting another stern challenge, while others to note include My Ambition and Raqraaq, who returns to action off a competitive mark.
Prediction : 1st Johnjay 2nd Three Yorkshiremen 3rd My Ambition

Golden Phase was in good form when last seen, but the same can be said for LILANDRA, who capped off last season with a commanding C&D victory. The Equiano mare was hit with a 6lb rise for that triumph, but that might underestimate her and stall two looks to be a positive. King Of Speed has been knocking on the door of late and he shouldn't be far away, while Darvel is no back number either.
Prediction : 1st Lilandra 2nd Golden Phase 3rd King Of Speed