Our Bath racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Friday 31st July 2026. The action gets underway at 17:35 and runs through to 20:18, with going reported as 5.35 & 8.18 +5yds) (Firm (goingstick 7.8) (selective bowsering) (rail movements).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Offiah’s Boy boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 6 runs at the track, Miss Brodie Hampson has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 7 rides, George Scott’s yard sends out runners with a 26.32% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Bath
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Bath over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Express | Sunday Express | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 81.82% |
| insidetraxs.co.uk | insidetraxs.co.uk | 12 | 3 | 25% | 75% |
| Tipman Tips | tipmantips.com | 12 | 2 | 16.67% | 58.33% |
| West Country | Racing Post | 21 | 3 | 14.29% | 33.33% |
| Moorestyle | Daily Star Sunday | 11 | 1 | 9.09% | 45.45% |
17:35 – Big Stage Hire Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap
Race Details: 1m 6f | Class 6 | Going: 5.35 & 8.18 +5yds) (Firm (goingstick 7.8) (selective bowsering) (rail movements) | | flat
This is only a four-runner affair, but it is not quite the penalty kick the market might suggest. Belle Of Kt arrives in winning form and is the obvious starting point after scoring last time, while Bumaan has been knocking on the door and looks the unexposed one now stepping into a weak Class 6 staying handicap. Sea Of Charm is reliable enough at this level without looking especially well treated, and Fabled Spirit has plenty to prove after three quiet efforts. In a race lacking depth, tactical positioning and stamina are likely to decide it more than raw pace. It is not a strong contest by any means, but there is just enough intrigue to make it more than a procession for the favourite.
Top Selections
1. Bumaan – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr Henry Callan | Trainer: George Boughey | Form: 56922 | Rating: 42 | Topspeed: 11
Bumaan is the one I want on side. He is still only a 3yo and, unlike a couple of these, there is some room for manoeuvre off a mark of 42. Those last two runner-up efforts suggest he has found his level now, and in a race this thin that matters plenty. George Boughey would not need much improvement to land a contest like this, and the weight concession from the older pair could be significant over 1m6f on fast ground. Belle Of Kt is respected, but at 13/8 with Bet365 Bumaan looks the better value of the pair and the more likely improver. Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a four-runner race: Bumaan is the win bet. There is no each-way angle with only one place on offer, so there is no sense forcing it. Belle Of Kt is the clear danger after her latest win, while Sea Of Charm looks the one most likely to pick up the pieces if the principals underperform.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Of Charm | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Belle Of Kt | 11/10 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 6/5 | 5/4 (Betfair) |
| Bumaan | 13/8 | 11/8 | 13/8 | 6/4 | 8/5 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Fabled Spirit | 17/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Andrew Mount | Bumaan |
18:08 – Trusted Betting Site Reviews gambling.com British EBF Restricted Novice (Bands B-D) (Qual) (GBB)
Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: 5.35 & 8.18 +5yds) (Firm (goingstick 7.8) (selective bowsering) (rail movements) | | flat
This looks the standout juvenile race on the Bath card and, for a restricted novice, it has a fairly solid shape to it. Tricky Jenny brings the best official mark and gets a handy pull at the weights, while Sheer Beauty arrives off the back of a win and still has scope after just two starts. Havana Gift sets the standard on experience after a string of honest efforts, and Texas Crown is another with obvious upside after finishing second on his latest outing. On quick ground over this sharp 5f, tactical speed and the ability to travel smoothly will matter plenty. It is not an impossible puzzle, but with four realistic contenders at the head of the market, it is a race where small details could easily make the difference.
Top Selections
1. Tricky Jenny – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Mason Paetel | Trainer: James Owen | Form: 5662 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 57
Tricky Jenny sets a pretty useful standard here on the figures and the weight concession only strengthens her case. That latest second suggested she is learning her job and moving the right way, while an 81 rating already makes her the one they all have to aim at in this company. James Owen’s youngster has shown enough pace in her races to think this sharp Bath 5f on firm ground will suit, and she does not need to improve much to take this. At 2/1, she is hardly hiding, but she still looks the percentage call in a race where proven ability counts for plenty. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Texas Crown – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Luke Catton | Trainer: Daisy Hitchins | Form: 02 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 36
Texas Crown is the one that makes most each-way appeal if you want to take on the favourite at the prices. After shaping with promise on debut, he took a clear step forward when runner-up last time, and that form gives him every chance of being competitive again in this smaller field. He is not yet as exposed as Havana Gift and could still have a chunk of improvement to come with only two runs under his belt. The 4/1 on offer looks fair rather than flashy, but in a seven-runner race with two places, he makes plenty of sense as the each-way punt against a shortish market leader. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Tricky Jenny is the straight win play because her rating and weight make her very hard to oppose in this grade. For an alternative angle, Texas Crown looks the sensible each-way option with further progress likely after his latest second. Sheer Beauty and Havana Gift are the obvious dangers, especially if either gets first run, but the main betting focus is straightforward enough.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheer Beauty | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Betfair) |
| Crimson Blaze | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Havana Gift | 3/1 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Texas Crown | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Thai Boxer | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| Zonneveld | 33/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Tricky Jenny | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
18:43 – Bath Rum And Reggae Race Night 15th August Classified Stakes (Bath Summer Sprint Series Qualifier)
Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: 5.35 & 8.18 +5yds) (Firm (goingstick 7.8) (selective bowsering) (rail movements) | | flat
This is a typical Bath 5f classified: low-grade on paper, but not short of runners arriving in fair nick. Some Nightmare sets the standard on ratings and recent consistency, having been placed on his last three starts, while Jackie Brown looks the obvious danger after a solid second and comes here with one of the stronger recent figures in the field. Rogue Rebellion is interesting as the only 3yo and gets 5lb from his older rivals, which gives him a proper chance if handling the test. Sisters In The Sky and I Was Thinking also have bits of placed form that keep them in the argument. It is not a deep race, but it is a slightly trappy sprint where track position and sharp early speed will matter plenty.
Top Selections
1. Some Nightmare – 7/2 with Betfair
Jockey: William Carson | Trainer: John O’Shea | Form: 435433 | Rating: 62 | Topspeed: 53
He is hardly hiding from the assessor, but in a race like this I would rather side with the horse bringing the most solid profile to the table. Some Nightmare has finished third on his last three starts, his mark of 62 is the highest in the field, and that Topspeed figure of 53 is also a fair edge on these rivals. The obvious knock is that he does not find a great deal once pressure is applied, but this is not a race packed with finishers either. Available at 7/2, he looks the percentage call for John O’Shea and William Carson if reproducing his usual level. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Rogue Rebellion – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: William Carver | Trainer: Ronald Harris | Form: 299343 | Rating: 59 | Topspeed: 40
Rogue Rebellion makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where the exposed older sprinters all have their quirks. He has been holding his form well enough, with recent efforts reading 3-4-3, and the fact he carries only 130 compared to 135 for most of these is a clear plus round this sharp 5f. Ronald Harris knows the Bath sprint scene inside out, and this 3yo looks the one runner with a bit more scope than many of these battle-hardened regulars. At 5/1 with three places on offer, he looks a sensible each-way punt, especially if he can get across from stall 9 without wasting too much petrol early. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Some Nightmare is the win play because he brings the best figures and the most reliable recent form. For an each-way alternative, Rogue Rebellion makes plenty of sense getting weight as the lone 3yo in the line-up. Jackie Brown is the obvious danger after that recent second, while Sisters In The Sky is another who could easily nick a place.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Point | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| I Was Thinking | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Jackie Brown | 11/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Rinky Tinky Tinky | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Sisters In The Sky | 13/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Some Nightmare | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Betfair) |
| Spirited Dancer | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Symbol Of Hope | 9/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Rogue Rebellion | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
19:18 – Compare Betting Sites At gambling.com Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B-D) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 5f | Class 5 | Going: 5.35 & 8.18 +5yds) (Firm (goingstick 7.8) (selective bowsering) (rail movements) | | flat
This does not look a deep novice by any means and, on the figures, it may revolve around whether Honky Tonk Girl can build on her solid third last time. She brings the best rating in the field, has already shown more than most of these, and a sharp 5f on firm ground around Bath should suit a filly with pace. Kodicall shaped with some promise on debut and is the obvious one open to a chunk of improvement, while Nzuri has experience on her side but is starting to look a little exposed. Elmfield has bits and pieces of form without yet threatening to win. The remaining pair need to find plenty. Small field, straightforward shape, but not one packed with hidden depth.
Top Selections
1. Honky Tonk Girl – 11/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Mason Paetel | Trainer: Oliver Cole | Form: 5943 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 66
She sets the standard on what we know. That latest third was a step in the right direction and, in a race where several rivals are either limited or still very raw, a mark of 75 gives her a clear edge. The Topspeed of 66 also says she has already run to a level the others will need to improve to match. This Bath 5f can reward horses that travel and quicken rather than just blast away, and she looks the one with the most solid all-round profile. At 11/8, she is not a giveaway, but she is still the one they all have to beat. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Kodicall – 7/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Taylor Fisher | Trainer: J S Moore | Form: 5 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 66
Of the dangers, Kodicall is the one I would want on side at a bigger price. A debut fifth does not leap off the page, but it was a perfectly fair introduction and the bare numbers are interesting enough here: a 70 rating and a Topspeed of 66 put him firmly in the argument if he comes on as expected. Drawn in stall 1, he could get a handy run round this quirky track, and J S Moore’s runners can improve for a first look at things. Available at 7/2, he makes more appeal as the value alternative than some of the more exposed types in the line-up. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Honky Tonk Girl is the win play because she has the strongest form in the book and this is not a race overflowing with depth. For an each-way punt, Kodicall makes most appeal as the likely improver and is drawn to be competitive. Nzuri is the obvious danger if experience counts for plenty, but she is not especially convincing as a finisher.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodicall | 5/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Elmfield | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Honky Tonk Girl | 11/8 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 5/4 | 11/8 (Bet365) |
| Nzuri | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Kaiko | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Kieran McHugh | Honky Tonk Girl |
| West Country | Kaiko |
19:48 – Thank You Great Western Air Ambulance Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: 5.35 & 8.18 +5yds) (Firm (goingstick 7.8) (selective bowsering) (rail movements) | | flat
This is a tight little five-runner sprint rather than a deep handicap, and it may not take much winning. Candy Warhol sets the standard on recent consistency after finishing runner-up last time, while Connie’s Rose has been knocking on the door in similar company and brings a solid speed figure to the table. Beerwah is harder to weigh up, arriving off a poor run but with a win two starts ago, while Nordic Glory and Payforanother Daay look to need things to fall perfectly. Around Bath’s sharp 5f on firm ground, tactical speed and track position will matter plenty, so this could easily turn into a dash from halfway. It is not a strong race, but it is the sort where the most reliable recent performer is often the safest play.
Top Selections
1. Candy Warhol – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Mikkel Mortensen | Trainer: Scott Dixon | Form: 247442 | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 62
Candy Warhol is hard to get away from in a race lacking depth. He has been holding his form well, and that latest second suggested he remains very competitive from this sort of mark. His rating of 76 leaves him right in the mix with the principals, and in a five-runner contest I would rather side with the horse who keeps turning up and running his race than one with a more patchy profile. Scott Dixon’s veteran knows the sprinting game, and this sharp 5f on firm ground should suit his style well enough. At 13/8, he is no giveaway, but he still looks the most solid option in a race where reliability counts for plenty. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a race of this size: Candy Warhol is the win bet and the one with the fewest questions to answer. There is no each-way angle in a five-runner field. Connie’s Rose is the obvious danger on recent placed form, while Beerwah has the talent to get involved if bouncing back from that latest disappointment.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beerwah | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Nordic Glory | 8/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Candy Warhol | 13/8 | 11/8 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 8/5 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Payforanother Daay | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Ian Gaughran | Connie’s Rose |
20:18 – Great Western Air Ambulance Handicap
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 6 | Going: 5.35 & 8.18 +5yds) (Firm (goingstick 7.8) (selective bowsering) (rail movements) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary six-runner Class 6, but not an impossible race to get a handle on. Blue Hero brings the most convincing recent form after a win and a close second, and in a race lacking depth he sets the standard despite top weight. Miss Colette is the fascinating one for Sir Mark Prescott, returning from an absence as a 3yo getting plenty of weight, and the market has clearly latched on. Racing Demon has bits of form that make him a player, though he does come with frustrations attached, while All About George is at least sliding to a workable mark. The others need a fair chunk more than they’ve shown lately. On firm ground at Bath, tactical speed and track position could easily prove decisive.
Top Selections
1. Blue Hero – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Finley Marsh | Trainer: Adrian Wintle | Form: 8-4812 | Rating: 64 | Topspeed: 53
Blue Hero is hard to get away from in a race of this nature. His recent figures are the standout in the field, and that 1-2 sequence says he arrives in the right sort of nick for a modest handicap. He is an eight-year-old, so nobody is pretending there is loads of upside, but this is his level and he looks reliable enough in a contest where several rivals are anything but. The mark of 64 is no gift, yet he has already shown he can be competitive off it, and Finley Marsh should be able to keep things straightforward from stall 2. At 13/8, he is short enough, but still the most likely winner. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. All About George – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Josephine Gordon | Trainer: Keiran Burke | Form: 90-754 | Rating: 54 | Topspeed: 45
All About George makes more each-way appeal than some of the shorter-priced alternatives. He is hardly bombproof, but that latest fourth was at least a small step back in the right direction and he is now operating from a basement mark of 54. In a six-runner race where only two places are on offer, you still want a horse with some chance of getting involved rather than one merely making up the numbers, and he fits that bill better than the bigger-priced pair. Josephine Gordon is a positive booking in this grade, and if this turns tactical his light weight could help. At 9/1, he looks the value each-way punt against a favourite pair dominating the market. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Blue Hero is the solid play and the one to keep on side for win purposes given his recent consistency. For an each-way alternative, All About George is the price angle if building around the obvious ones. Miss Colette is the danger if ready after her absence, while Racing Demon has enough ability to threaten but is getting expensive to trust.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Hero | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 8/5 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Racing Demon | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Hammal | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Paddy Power) |
| All About George | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Miss Colette | 2/1 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
Bath Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offiah’s Boy | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 50% |
| Blue Hero | 34 | 10 | 29.41% | 47.06% |
| Spirited Dancer | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Racing Demon | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 66.67% |
| Symbol Of Hope | 35 | 7 | 20% | 34.29% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Brodie Hampson | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 28.57% |
| Finley Marsh | 236 | 33 | 13.98% | 33.05% |
| Josephine Gordon | 150 | 20 | 13.33% | 31.33% |
| Dylan Hogan | 53 | 7 | 13.21% | 28.3% |
| Taylor Fisher | 123 | 15 | 12.2% | 30.89% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Bath:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Scott | 38 | 10 | 26.32% | 42.11% |
| Julia & Shelley Birkett | 8 | 2 | 25% | 50% |
| Sir Mark Prescott Bt | 29 | 7 | 24.14% | 31.03% |
| George Boughey | 86 | 19 | 22.09% | 48.84% |
| Daniel & Claire Kubler | 44 | 8 | 18.18% | 40.91% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Bath racing tips for Friday 31st July 2026. We’ve covered all 6 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Bath today?
The first race at Bath on Friday 31st July 2026 goes off at 17:35, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Bath today?
The going at Bath is reported as 5.35 & 8.18 +5yds) (Firm (goingstick 7.8) (selective bowsering) (rail movements).
How many races are at Bath today?
There are 6 races on the card at Bath today, running from 17:35 through to 20:18.
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