Our Bath racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Tuesday 26th May 2026. The action gets underway at 14:30 and runs through to 17:02, with going reported as 7.6) (selective bowsering) (Firm, good to firm in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Jimmy Mark boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 9 runs at the track, Matthew Lloyd Slater has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 4 rides, Chris Dwyer’s yard sends out runners with a 60% 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% | 90.91% |
| insidetraxs.co.uk | insidetraxs.co.uk | 12 | 3 | 25% | 75% |
| Tipman Tips | tipmantips.com | 12 | 2 | 16.67% | 66.67% |
| West Country | Racing Post | 20 | 2 | 10% | 35% |
| Moorestyle | Daily Star Sunday | 10 | 1 | 10% | 40% |
14:30 – Download The Racecourse App Raceday Ready Apprentice Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 6 | Going: 7.6) (selective bowsering) (Firm, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This small-field mile doesn’t look the deepest Class 6 you’ll see at Bath, but it is competitive enough given four of the five arrive with at least something to recommend them. Nammos comes here off a win and has the best Topspeed figure in the field, while Rating has been knocking on the door and looks sure to be popular. Danehill Star is another who has been holding his form together well and should get a handy trip from stall 1. The Dark Baron is not out of it either, though his latest run took a bit of the shine off. Bownder has become harder to trust. In a race lacking much mystery, recent sharpness and suitability to conditions may well decide it.
Top Selections
1. Nammos – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Mason Paetel | Trainer: John & Rhys Flint | Form: 5-7261 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 69
Nammos looks the percentage call. He got his head back in front last time and, in a race where there isn’t much between the principals on official ratings, that recent win counts for plenty. The standout Topspeed figure of 69 also catches the eye in this company and suggests he may simply be moving a little better than these at present. He’s effectively proven he can still do the job from this sort of mark, and a low draw in a five-runner Bath handicap should not hurt. Available at 11/4 with Bet365, he makes solid win-only appeal in a race where current momentum could be the key.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in this five-runner race: Nammos is the win bet and the only play. The lack of runners kills any each-way angle, so there’s no need to get clever. Rating looks the obvious danger on consistent recent placed form, while Danehill Star is respected if getting an uncontested handy position from the inside stall.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bownder | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| The Dark Baron | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Rating | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Danehill Star | 4/1 | 18/5 | 18/5 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Nammos | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
15:00 – Get Raceday Ready EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Bands C And D) (EBF Qualifier) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 5f | Class 5 | Going: 7.6) (selective bowsering) (Firm, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a typically lively Bath juvenile maiden, with a handful bringing solid early form and several newcomers from yards fully capable of landing a race like this first time out. Sable Island, Cydney Sweenie and Arabica Queen set the standard on what they have already shown, and the latter’s debut fourth reads particularly well on the figures. The draw could play its part over this sharp 5f, especially with inexperienced fillies learning on the job, but raw speed and professionalism will matter most on this quick ground. There is depth here for the grade, so it is not a race to treat lightly from a betting angle. Even so, Arabica Queen appeals as the one with the most substance to her form, while Sable Island looks the each-way value in a field of 12.
Top Selections
1. Arabica Queen – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Rob Hornby | Trainer: Jonathan Portman | Form: 4 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 79
Arabica Queen makes plenty of appeal on the back of that debut fourth, and the bare numbers already put her right at the head of this. An official mark of 83 and Topspeed of 79 are notably strong figures in a restricted maiden of this nature, especially against rivals who are either still learning or have achieved less. The wide draw in 12 is not ideal around Bath, but if she breaks cleanly she has the pace to get herself into a handy spot. Portman’s filly looks to have shown enough natural speed first time up, and 5/1 feels fair rather than cramped in a race where some of the opposition are priced on potential alone. She holds the strongest win claims.
Bet: WIN
2. Sable Island – 5/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa | Trainer: Chris Dwyer | Form: 3 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed:
Sable Island shaped with definite promise when third on debut and looks the sort to come forward sharply for that initial experience. In these early-season 2yo races, that can count for plenty, and having Silvestre De Sousa booked is an obvious positive around this track where a decisive ride often makes the difference. Her mark of 73 leaves her with a bit to find on Arabica Queen on paper, but she has more upside than plenty of these and stall 5 gives her options. At 5/1 she is not exactly hidden, but in a 12-runner race with three places on offer she makes plenty of sense as the each-way play, especially if she breaks better second time around.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Arabica Queen is the win play because her debut form and figures are the most convincing in the field. Sable Island is the each-way alternative, with experience, a workable draw and the right rider for Bath all in her favour. Cydney Sweenie is an obvious danger after two solid runs, while any serious market strength for newcomers like Ennerdale Water or Acclamation Star would be worth noting.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Hathaway | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Arabica Queen | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Cydney Sweenie | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Eabha | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Ennerdale Water | 13/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Nasserein | 17/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Sable Island | 11/4 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 10/3 | 5/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Snow On The Beach | 16/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Yahaira | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Acclamation Star | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Happy Humpo | 33/1 | 30/1 | 30/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Martha Brown | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Newmarket | Agnes Hathaway |
| Tipman Tips | Cydney Sweenie |
15:30 – Download The Raceday Ready App Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 5 | Going: 7.6) (selective bowsering) (Firm, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
A sharp little five-runner sprint where there should be no hiding place. Bath over the minimum trip on fast ground tends to reward pace and balance, and that makes this a proper tactical dash rather than a pure burn-up. Tuscan Point arrives in the best recent nick after a string of solid efforts, while Strike is the old hand who keeps threatening to win one of these. Obsidian Dream also enters calculations after shaping with promise on his return, and Phoenix Moon is another who has been knocking on the door without quite getting his head in front. It is not a deep race, but it is competitive enough, and small-field positioning could easily prove the deciding factor.
Top Selections
1. Tuscan Point – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Charles Bishop | Trainer: Adam Kirby | Form: 125212 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 68
Tuscan Point is the one I want on side because he is doing very little wrong and looks the most reliable piece of current sprint form in the line-up. His recent figures of 125212 tell their own story: he is holding his form well, he travels like a horse comfortable at this level, and he usually gives himself a proper chance. A Topspeed of 68 is the best on offer here, which matters in a tight 5f handicap round Bath, and stall 3 should give Charles Bishop options in a race lacking numbers. At 9/4, he is not wildly overpriced, but he is still the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
With only five runners, this is a straight win play and nothing else. Tuscan Point is the solid option and the one with the strongest recent profile, so keep it simple and back him to win. Strike is the obvious danger if getting the run of the race from stall 1, while Obsidian Dream could build on his comeback third and make this tighter than the market suggests.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian Dream | 4/1 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Tuscan Point | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Early Release | 8/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Strike | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Phoenix Moon | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Ian Gaughran | Obsidian Dream |
| Luke Tucker | Tuscan Point |
16:00 – Tips For Every Race At raceday-ready.com Handicap (Brighton Summer Sprint Series Qualifier)
Race Details: 5f | Class 5 | Going: 7.6) (selective bowsering) (Firm, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a tight little 5f handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to Correspondence after he got his head back in front last time. He sets the standard on recent form, but he is hardly thrown in and this sharp sprint asks for no hiding place. Level Up and Candy Warhol arrive in good nick without getting the job done, while Over Spiced has the raw pace figures to get involved if bouncing back from a lesser effort. Aces Wild and Danger Alert are not dismissed either, but both need to show a bit more spark. In a seven-runner race where track position and early speed will matter, it looks competitive rather than impossible.
Top Selections
1. Correspondence – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Rossa Ryan | Trainer: Tony Carroll | Form: -82631 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 71
He is the obvious one, but sometimes obvious is the right answer. That recent form line reads well in the context of this race and the latest win suggested Tony Carroll has him right back where he wants him. An 81 mark is workable judged on that effort, and his Topspeed figure of 71 is one of the better numbers on offer in this field. Rossa Ryan is exactly the sort you want in a sharp Bath sprint where getting organised early matters. At 2/1 he is not a giveaway, but he looks the runner with the fewest questions to answer and is hard to oppose if breaking on terms. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Over Spiced – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ashley Lewis | Trainer: Grace Harris | Form: 4-5215 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 72
There is enough about Over Spiced to make him the value play. He was in winning form two starts back before failing to back it up, but that sort of profile is not unusual in these sprint handicaps and his overall numbers stack up well. In fact, that Topspeed mark of 72 is the best in the field, which tells you he has the pace to be very competitive if getting into a rhythm from stall 1. Grace Harris does well with these sprinters and Ashley Lewis should be able to make use of the inside draw. Available at 6/1, he makes plenty of appeal as the each-way punt against the favourite. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Correspondence is the win bet because he comes here off the strongest recent piece of form and looks the most solid option in a race lacking much depth. For an each-way alternative, Over Spiced is the one at the prices given his pace figures and handy draw. Level Up and Candy Warhol look the main dangers if the principals fluff the start.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over Spiced | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Aces Wild | 8/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Correspondence | 2/1 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Level Up | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Danger Alert | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Candy Warhol | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Diomed Spirit | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| RP Ratings | Aces Wild |
| The Guardian | Candy Warhol |
| Jason Heavey | Correspondence |
| West Country | Over Spiced |
| Andrew Mount | Over Spiced |
16:30 – Free Digital Racecard At raceday-ready.com ‘Confined’ Handicap (Not Won Since 2025 Flat Turf Season)
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 6 | Going: 7.6) (selective bowsering) (Firm, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a modest little confined handicap and, frankly, not one packed with dependable winners. That said, there are some solid enough angles. Baynoona arrives off a good second and looks one of the few with momentum, while Annexation keeps knocking on the door without quite getting his head in front. Show Biz Kid is another with the raw ability to play a major part, though he has become a touch frustrating, and Jimmy Mark is interesting if ready after the break from stall 1. In a race where plenty have had their chances and several are badly out of form, the key may simply be who handles Bath best and gets the run of things on this quick ground. Tricky rather than strong.
Top Selections
1. Baynoona – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Olivia Tubb | Trainer: Sue Gardner | Form: 135-52 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 59
Baynoona makes plenty of appeal in a race lacking depth. She returned with a fair enough fifth and then shaped much better when runner-up last time, suggesting she is coming to the boil at the right moment. Off just 119lb, she gets in here with a handy racing weight and that matters around Bath when things can get a bit attritional up the hill. Her profile is simply more convincing than most of these exposed rivals, and at 4/1 she looks a fair win play rather than a grudging favourite. If she builds on that latest second, she holds strong claims.
Bet: WIN
2. Jimmy Mark – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Rob Hornby | Trainer: Zoe Hawkins | Form: 52685- | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 72
Jimmy Mark is the one at a slightly bigger price who could outrun the market. He has not been seen since the back end of last year, so there is an obvious fitness question, but his Topspeed figure of 72 stands out in this field and stall 1 is no bad place to operate from if Rob Hornby can hold a position early. His overall profile is patchy, no point dressing that up, but this is Class 6 company and it will not take a world-beater to win it. At 7/1, he looks the each-way punt if returning in anything like decent order.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Baynoona is the straightforward win bet after shaping like a mare ready to strike next time. Jimmy Mark is the each-way alternative at a workable price, particularly if the market speaks positively after the layoff. The obvious dangers are Annexation, who is running well without winning, and Show Biz Kid, who has the ability to get involved if putting it all together.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Show Biz Kid | 4/1 | 18/5 | 18/5 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Dissident | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Annexation | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Racing Demon | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Jimmy Mark | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Bobby Dassler | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Rovinia | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Knightmare | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Baynoona | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| talkSPORT 2 | Jimmy Mark |
17:02 – Follow @attheraces On Instagram Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 6 | Going: 7.6) (selective bowsering) (Firm, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This won’t take a huge amount of solving with only four runners, but it is still a fairly interesting little 3yo handicap because two arrive chasing hat-tricks. Mohmentous and Legacy Rock dominate the market for good reason, and between them they bring the best recent form to a race that doesn’t look especially deep. Mohmentous has the better Topspeed figure and comes here on the back of successive wins, while Legacy Rock has also found his feet quickly in handicaps and looks straightforward. Phantom Shadow has at least hinted at better the last twice and isn’t dismissed entirely, but Station Bar needs to bounce back after a flat enough effort. In truth, this looks a match on paper, and the pace and track position could easily decide it around Bath.
Top Selections
1. Mohmentous – 11/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Rossa Ryan | Trainer: Ollie Sangster | Form: -04711 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 65
Mohmentous is the percentage call. He has really clicked the last twice, his form figures now reading 11, and that Topspeed mark of 65 stands out in this field. He carries just 129, is drawn in stall 1, and Rossa Ryan is exactly the sort you want in a tactical four-runner affair at this track. Legacy Rock is respected, but Mohmentous looks the sharper horse at present and may still have a bit more to come despite a 5lb rise for the latest win. At 11/8 with Bet365, he is hardly a giveaway, but in a race lacking depth he still makes plenty of appeal. Bet type: WIN.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a four-runner race: Mohmentous is the win bet and the only sensible play with each-way terms offering no value at all. Legacy Rock is the obvious danger after back-to-back wins of his own and is the one most likely to make a race of it if getting a smooth trip. Phantom Shadow can chase them home if the principals underperform.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Rock | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Station Bar | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Phantom Shadow | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Mohmentous | 11/8 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 11/8 (Bet365) |
Bath Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Mark | 9 | 3 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Racing Demon | 8 | 2 | 25% | 75% |
| Over Spiced | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
| Baynoona | 9 | 1 | 11.11% | 33.33% |
| Bobby Dassler | 10 | 1 | 10% | 50% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Lloyd Slater | 4 | 1 | 25% | 75% |
| Myla Coppins | 5 | 1 | 20% | 40% |
| Ashley Lewis | 23 | 4 | 17.39% | 47.83% |
| Jack Doughty | 76 | 13 | 17.11% | 34.21% |
| Olivia Tubb | 19 | 3 | 15.79% | 42.11% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Bath:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Dwyer | 5 | 3 | 60% | 80% |
| Clive Cox | 121 | 29 | 23.97% | 47.11% |
| Kathy Turner | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 55.56% |
| Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole | 19 | 4 | 21.05% | 42.11% |
| Stuart Williams | 10 | 2 | 20% | 40% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Bath racing tips for Tuesday 26th May 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 Tuesday 26th May 2026 goes off at 14:30, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Bath today?
The going at Bath is reported as 7.6) (selective bowsering) (Firm, good to firm in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Bath today?
There are 6 races on the card at Bath today, running from 14:30 through to 17:02.
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