Bath 5:37 Result

Army Bugler is the highest rated horse in the field (OR74) and his recent form 147-62 shows he's in good shape, with a win two starts back and a solid 2nd last time. He's fast into his stride with fresh headgear (blinkers) added, which combined with a proven turn of foot over 5f makes him well suited to this minimal-distance sprint. Rob Hornby takes over which is a positive booking, and the draw of 2 should allow him to get a good position early which is crucial in a 5f dash. Charlie Boyo (OR75) is technically the top-rated runner but his form figures 5-6912 are mixed and he's had a lengthy 80-day break, raising fitness question marks, plus draw 1 could be tricky depending on the bias. Moe's Legacy has solid recent form (252744) and the addition of a visor could sharpen her up, and she looked competitive when 4th last time, but she's dropped in class from that level and her best form looks like it's on slower ground. Level Up has been running well fresh (216718) but is now 7yo and towards bottom of the weights, and his draw of 9 is a concern for a straight 5f course. Overall, Army Bugler's combination of class edge, recent améliorer form, and quality jockey booking gives him the best win claim, and I don't see this as an overly hot favourite - just a genuine, in-form contender at a fair price.