5:37 Bath
This Class 6 handicap division at Bath over a mile on good to soft ground features a field of ten where the KTB numbers suggest a tight contest at the top of the weights. Brinton heads the Fit ratings on 55 with a recent C&D success on his record, while Revich and Galactic Glow sit just behind on 54 and both bring solid course form. The race looks competitive on paper with several runners showing placed efforts in recent starts, and the overall trainer strike rates at the track add another layer to a race that should be decided by who handles the conditions best.
How the race shapes up
The pace shape points to a race with a few prominent runners likely to contest the lead early. Galactic Glow from stall 1 and King David drawn in 2 are both inclined to race up with the pace, while Danehill Star and Nammos can also be forward. This should set up an end-to-end test over the mile, with the key question being which horse can quicken off what looks like an even gallop and sustain the effort up the straight on ground that could ride testing.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Brinton KTB Selection55/100
- 2Revich54/100
- 3Galactic Glow54/100
- 4Danehill Star51/100
- 5King David50/100
- 6James Park Woods47/100
- 7Nammos45/100
- 8Pop Favorite38/100
- 9Victory Sound38/100
- 10Freedom Bay36/100
The contenders
Brinton KTB Fit 55/100
Brinton arrives with a KTB Fit Score of 55 and is the clear selection. A 5-year-old with recent form figures of 275210, he showed his liking for this track when successful over C&D last time out. The Jonathan Portman yard posts a 12% strike rate at Bath with an A/E of 1 from 356 runs, though the trainer-jockey combination stands at 1 from 18 with an A/E of 1.79. William Cox takes the ride and the horse has a course record of one win from two starts, though he remains unproven on good to soft ground. His ability to handle the mile and track makes him the one to beat if he reproduces his latest effort.
Revich KTB Fit 54/100
Revich is rated just a point behind on the KTB Fit scale at 54. Now a 10-year-old with form figures of 564663, he has shown consistent placed form without winning of late. The Adrian Wintle stable has a 15% strike rate at Bath with an A/E of 1.06 from 245 runs, though the trainer-jockey record reads 6 from 65 with an A/E of 0.78. Taryn Langley claims 5lb and the horse has one win from eight starts on good to soft, while he has placed once from a single run at the track. His experience and ability to handle the ground should see him involved once more.
Galactic Glow KTB Fit 54/100
Galactic Glow carries a KTB Fit Score of 54 and has a strong course record. The 9-year-old boasts form figures of 5-6232 and has won four times from 21 starts at Bath. Joe Tickle's yard records a 14% strike rate at the venue with an A/E of 1.1 from 72 runs, while Taylor Fisher has a 13% strike rate at Bath with an A/E of 1 from 112 rides. The trainer-jockey partnership stands at 24 from 216 with an A/E of 0.98. He has placed once from seven starts on good to soft and his proven course ability from a low draw will make him a major player in a race run to suit his prominent style.
Danehill Star KTB Fit 51/100
Danehill Star is next in the KTB Fit order on 51. A 5-year-old with form figures of 152214, he has shown winning form this year and remains competitive. Tony Carroll has an 11% strike rate at Bath with an A/E of 1.02 from a large sample of 849 runs, though the jockey Jack Callan has a 5% strike rate at the track with an A/E of 0.38 from 19 rides. The horse has one run on good to soft without placing and finished fourth on his only previous visit to Bath. His recent wins give him a solid chance if he can adapt to the surface.
King David KTB Fit 50/100
King David completes the principals with a KTB Fit Score of 50. The 5-year-old has form figures of 424647 and has been competitive in similar company without winning lately. Gay Kelleway's operation shows a 13% strike rate at Bath with an A/E of 0.92 from 96 runs, though the jockey Kyle McHugh is yet to score at the track from one ride. He remains unproven on good to soft ground and has no course form on record. His placed efforts suggest he can be in the mix if the ground does not prove against him.
The rest of the field
James Park WoodsKTB Fit 47/100
James Park Woods has a KTB Fit Score of 47 and recent form of 667-07. The 10-year-old has won once from seven starts at Bath and has a record of one win and two places from seven runs on good to soft. Dominic Ffrench Davis has a modest 5% strike rate at the track, but the jockey Ben Ffrench Davis boasts a 20% strike rate at Bath with an A/E of 3.99 from ten rides.
NammosKTB Fit 45/100
Nammos is rated 45 on KTB Fit with form figures of -72612. A 6-year-old who has won once from two starts at Bath, he has one run on good to soft without placing. The John & Rhys Flint yard has a 5% strike rate at the venue, while William Carson has a 7% strike rate at Bath from 308 rides.
Pop FavoriteKTB Fit 38/100
Pop Favorite carries a KTB Fit of 38 and recent form of 754498. The 8-year-old remains unproven on good to soft and has no course form on record. Scott Dixon's record at Bath is modest at 3%, though Tyler Heard has a 12% strike rate at the track with an A/E of 1.02.
Victory SoundKTB Fit 38/100
Victory Sound is rated 38 on KTB Fit with form figures of 9-0073. The 4-year-old has one run on good to soft without placing and has no course form. Mark Usher has a 5% strike rate at Bath, while Rhys Clutterbuck also has a 5% strike rate at the venue.
Freedom BayKTB Fit 36/100
Freedom Bay has the lowest KTB Fit at 36 and recent form of 9457-0. Now fitted with first-time headgear, the 4-year-old has placed once from one run on good to soft. Zoe Hawkins is yet to strike at Bath, though Callum Hutchinson has an 8% strike rate at the track.
KTB verdict
Brinton is the KTB Selection and looks to have the best blend of current form, course affinity and fitness. His recent C&D win underlines his ability to handle this track and trip, and the Portman yard's solid record at Bath adds confidence. The main dangers are Galactic Glow, who loves it here and has the jockey and draw in his favour, and Revich, who brings consistent placed form and proven ability on similar ground. Danehill Star and King David are likely to make it a strong pace, but Brinton is taken to come out on top.
KTB Selection Brinton
Morning odds
Best available price per runner, captured 00:02 UTC, 13 Jun. These are a morning snapshot and will have moved — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Morning price | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Brinton | 9/1 | Bet365 |
| Revich | 5/1 | Bet365 |
| Galactic Glow | 4/1 | 7Bet |
| Danehill Star | 7/2 | Bet365 |
| King David | 16/1 | William Hill |
| James Park Woods | 22/1 | William Hill |
| Nammos | 4/1 | 7Bet |
| Pop Favorite | 35/1 | 7Bet |
| Victory Sound | 11/2 | Bet365 |
| Freedom Bay | 14/1 | 7Bet |
This is the narrative read of the 5:37 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?
Galactic Glow has won four times from 21 starts at Bath, the best course record in the field.
Who is unproven on good to soft ground?
Brinton, King David and Pop Favorite have no runs on good to soft.
Which jockey has the best strike rate at Bath?
Ben Ffrench Davis has a 20% strike rate at Bath with an A/E of 3.99 from 10 rides.
Which horse is wearing first-time headgear?
Freedom Bay is fitted with first-time headgear.
Which trainer has the highest strike rate at Bath in this race?
Adrian Wintle has a 15% strike rate at Bath with an A/E of 1.06 from 245 runs.
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