5:55 Bath
This 0-55 Arab Race handicap over 1m2f at Bath features a small but open-looking field of five where the KTB Fit Scores are tightly bunched between 40 and 45. All runners arrive with questions to answer on unproven ground, with limited or modest recent form and several making their first attempt at this trip. The KTB numbers underline a race short on standout performers, with the top three separated by just five Fit points and the remainder all rated at the same level.
How the race shapes up
With no strong front-runners declared, the pace shape is expected to be on the steady side early on, which should suit those with a bit of tactical speed from the lower draws. Zizania Du Mazet from stall 1 and Sassy in stall 2 are likely to be prominent or handy, while Pharitz Lahia can track from a central draw. The key question is whether the race will develop into a test of stamina up the straight or whether the lack of early pace allows one of the more patiently ridden types to close up effectively.
The KTB Fit ranking
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1Pharitz Lahia KTB Selection45/100
Pharitz Lahia has shown modest form at best in two starts this year, finishing no better than fifth. He was beaten a long way when fourth on his only previous visit to Bath and has failed to place at this trip. The yard's small sample here makes it hard to gauge their local record while the jockey's steady 10 percent strike-rate from nearly 400 rides at the track offers some routine competence. From draw 5 he should be able to track the early pace before delivering his effort, though his recent form figures of -53255 offer limited encouragement. Unproven on the ground, the six-year-old remains difficult to assess with real confidence yet is still the one KTB rates highest in a modest event.
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2Zizania Du Mazet43/100
Zizania Du Mazet is lightly raced with just one run in the last year, so the recent form figures of 64351 give little to go on and need treating with caution. The trainer's modest 3% strike rate at Bath from 39 runs is a clear negative while the jockey's solid 15% record from 138 rides offers some compensation. Stepping up to 1m2f for the first time poses a fresh question. Drawn in stall 1, the five-year-old is likely to be handy in a race that may not be strongly run early. With so few recent outings the overall profile is hard to weigh up accurately.
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3Aloof40/100
Aloof has shown very little in three runs this year and was beaten a long way on her only start in the last 12 months. The nine-year-old steps up in trip today for a yard with too few runners at Bath to judge and a jockey who is still seeking her first winner at the track from 15 rides. With so little recent form and a low data confidence rating this one is impossible to assess with any confidence. Recent form figures of 64-677 underline the lack of spark and from draw 4 she will need the race to fall her way if she is to make an impact.
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4Sassy40/100
Sassy has shown little in two runs this year, finishing no better than fifth on her only visit to this track. The first-time headgear is an obvious attempt to spark some improvement but the small sample makes it hard to be confident. Trainer has too few runs here to judge while the jockey is still waiting for a first Bath winner from six rides.
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5Shakura Sky Zayin40/100
Shakura Sky Zayin has shown modest form at best in four starts, finishing no better than fifth on her latest two outings. She steps up to 1m2f for the first time today, which asks a fresh question of her. Trainer Tim Vaughan has a 5% strike rate from 22 runs at Bath while the 7lb claimer is too lightly represented at the track to judge.
KTB verdict
Pharitz Lahia is the KTB Selection. Although he has only shown modest form at best this year and was well beaten on his sole previous Bath run, he edges the rest on the KTB Fit Scores and has the services of Kieran O'Neill who brings steady competence at the track. The small field and uncertain pace may allow him to get a nice position from draw 5. His main dangers are Zizania Du Mazet, who has the best jockey booking and a good draw, and Aloof, though both come with significant question marks over recent form and suitability of the trip.
KTB Selection Pharitz Lahia
This is the narrative read of the 5:55 Bath. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the Bath racecard. Every result we hold for the track is on the Bath results & records page. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.
Questions about this race
Which horse is making its first start over 1m2f?
Both Zizania Du Mazet and Shakura Sky Zayin are stepping up to 1m2f for the first time.
Who is wearing first-time headgear?
Sassy is fitted with first-time headgear.
Which jockey has the strongest strike rate at Bath?
Jack Mitchell has a 15% strike rate at Bath from 138 rides.
How many previous runs has Pharitz Lahia had at Bath?
Pharitz Lahia has run once at Bath, finishing fourth.
Which trainer has the highest strike rate at the track?
Tim Vaughan has a 5% strike rate at Bath from 22 runs.
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