3:50 Bath
This Class 6 handicap over 1m3f137y at Bath on good to soft ground brings together a field of 13 where the KTB numbers point to a fairly competitive affair at the lower level. Basilette heads the KTB Fit ratings on 58 with recent placed form and course success, while Blue Hero and Virtual Hug both sit on 52 and bring solid course records to the table. Several runners arrive with questions about the ground or limited Bath form, and the overall KTB assessments suggest the principals hold the stronger claims in a race that looks winnable for those with proven ability at this venue.
How the race shapes up
The pace shape is on the even side with no pronounced front-running bias, though several runners prefer to race prominently or in mid-division. Basilette from draw 5 and Blue Hero from draw 4 are likely to be settled in the first half of the field, while Virtual Hug from stall 1 could track the pace closely. The key question is whether the race develops into a test of stamina up the straight or if those with a turn of foot can pick up the pieces off a steady gallop.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Basilette KTB Selection58/100
- 2Blue Hero52/100
- 3Virtual Hug52/100
- 4Ottoman46/100
- 5Ship To Shore45/100
- 6Belle Amie45/100
- 7Dogged42/100
- 8Master Dancer41/100
- 9Highland Harvey40/100
- 10Onlyriversrunfree38/100
- 11All About George37/100
- 12Endofastorm35/100
- 13My O My30/100
The contenders
Basilette KTB Fit 58/100
Basilette is the KTB selection and tops the Fit ratings on 58. A 7-year-old with recent form of 75/313, she has shown consistent ability at this level and won here from two starts at Bath. The trainer has an 8% strike rate at the track with an A/E of 0.97 from 38 runs, while the jockey posts a 9% strike rate at Bath with an A/E of 0.91 from 112 rides. She has recorded one win from three starts on good to soft, fitting the current conditions, and is drawn in stall 5 which should allow a handy position. Overall she brings the strongest blend of course form, recent placings and KTB assessment.
Blue Hero KTB Fit 52/100
Blue Hero is rated 52 on KTB Fit and holds a strong course record with nine wins from 31 starts at Bath. The 8-year-old arrives with recent form figures of 1968-4 and has a 15% strike rate at the venue for the trainer with an A/E of 1.06 from 245 runs. The jockey has a 12% strike rate at Bath with an A/E of 1.02 from 111 rides. He has one win and a placing from four starts on good to soft, suggesting the ground is within range, and his prominent run-style should see him well placed from draw 4 in a race with an even pace profile.
Virtual Hug KTB Fit 52/100
Virtual Hug also scores 52 on KTB Fit and has won once from six starts at Bath. Recent form of 516413 shows consistent ability in similar company, and the jockey has a 13% strike rate at the track with an A/E of 1.00 from 112 rides. The trainer's 5% strike rate at Bath comes with an A/E of 0.85 from 124 runs. The main concern is that he has no experience on good to soft ground, leaving him unproven under the conditions, though his course win and draw in stall 1 could help him track the leaders effectively.
Ottoman KTB Fit 46/100
Ottoman is assessed at 46 on KTB Fit and is a 4-year-old with recent form of 3650-8. He has placed once from a single start at Bath but the trainer has a 0% strike rate at the track from three runs with an A/E of 0. The jockey holds a 9% strike rate at Bath with an A/E of 0.74 from 34 rides. With no previous runs on good to soft he comes into the race unproven on the ground, and while his placed effort here offers some encouragement his overall profile leaves him with work to do from draw 2.
Ship To Shore KTB Fit 45/100
Ship To Shore is rated 45 on KTB Fit and steps back into a handicap after a break with a drop in class. The 6-year-old has form figures of 41242/ and the trainer has a 5% strike rate at Bath with an A/E of 0.51 from 155 runs, while the jockey posts an 8% strike rate at the venue with an A/E of 0.96 from 130 rides. He has two runs on good to soft without placing and finished fourth from one start at Bath, suggesting the course and ground are not ideal but the class drop may help him be competitive from draw 11 if he can find his rhythm.
The rest of the field
Belle AmieKTB Fit 45/100
Belle Amie has a KTB Fit of 45 and recent form of 223-14. The trainer has an 18% strike rate at Bath with an A/E of 1.03 from 76 runs but the jockey is on 5% at the track with an A/E of 0.38 from 19 rides. She has no experience of good to soft ground and no course form on record.
DoggedKTB Fit 42/100
Dogged is rated 42 on KTB Fit with form of 4580-9. The trainer and jockey combination shows a 22% strike rate with an A/E of 1.49 and positive LSP, and the trainer has an 11% strike rate at Bath. He has one win from ten starts on good to soft but no course form on record.
Master DancerKTB Fit 41/100
Master Dancer scores 41 on KTB Fit and has recent form of 0-963. The trainer has a 0% strike rate at Bath from two runs and the jockey is on 10% at the track. He has three runs on good to soft without placing and no course form.
Highland HarveyKTB Fit 40/100
Highland Harvey is assessed at 40 on KTB Fit with form of 809-23. The trainer has no Bath record of note and the jockey has a 7% strike rate at the venue. He has no experience of good to soft ground and no course form on record.
OnlyriversrunfreeKTB Fit 38/100
Onlyriversrunfree has a KTB Fit of 38 and recent form of 807-32. The trainer has a 0% strike rate at Bath from six runs and the jockey is on 5% at the track. He has no runs on good to soft and no course form.
All About GeorgeKTB Fit 37/100
All About George is rated 37 on KTB Fit with form of 80690-. The trainer has a 9% strike rate at Bath and the jockey a 13% strike rate at the venue. He has two runs on good to soft without placing and finished ninth from his one start at Bath.
EndofastormKTB Fit 35/100
Endofastorm scores 35 on KTB Fit with form of 662254. The trainer has a 4% strike rate at Bath and the jockey an 8% strike rate at the track. He has four runs on good to soft without placing but has won twice from 16 starts at Bath.
My O MyKTB Fit 30/100
My O My is the lowest rated on KTB Fit at 30 with form of -04653. The trainer and jockey both have 0% strike rates at Bath. He has no experience of good to soft and has placed once from two starts at the course.
KTB verdict
Basilette stands out as the KTB Selection with the highest Fit rating, a recent record that includes placed efforts, and a proven record at Bath where she has won. Her ability to handle good to soft ground and a favourable draw add to her claims in a race where the pace is expected to be even. The main dangers are Blue Hero with his excellent course record and Virtual Hug who has also won here, though both carry their own questions regarding current form or the ground. Ottoman and Ship To Shore may improve on their recent efforts but look a rung below the selection at present.
KTB Selection Basilette
Morning odds
Best available price per runner, captured 00:31 UTC, 13 Jun. These are a morning snapshot and will have moved — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Morning price | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Basilette | 9/2 | Bet365 |
| Blue Hero | 17/2 | CopyBet |
| Virtual Hug | 9/1 | Bet365 |
| Ottoman | 18/1 | Bet365 |
| Ship To Shore | 18/1 | 7Bet |
| Belle Amie | 9/4 | 7Bet |
| Dogged | 33/1 | Bet365 |
| Master Dancer | 7/1 | Bet365 |
| Highland Harvey | 14/1 | 7Bet |
| Onlyriversrunfree | 6/1 | Bet365 |
| All About George | 40/1 | Bet365 |
| Endofastorm | 12/1 | 7Bet |
| My O My | 22/1 | William Hill |
This is the narrative read of the 3:50 Bath. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the Bath racecard. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.
Questions about this race
Which horse has the strongest course record at Bath?
Blue Hero with nine wins from 31 starts at the track.
How many principals are unproven on good to soft ground?
Two: Virtual Hug and Ottoman.
Which runner drops in class for this race?
Ship To Shore.
Who has the best trainer strike-rate at Bath among the principals?
Blue Hero's trainer with a 15% strike rate at the track.
Which horse has won twice at Bath from 16 starts?
Endofastorm.
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