Bath and Windsor host national races on Bank Holiday Monday, with Star Anthem headlining an eye-catching Maiden Stakes.
2.50 Bath – Star Anthem looks to be the one to beat
Clive Cox Anthem of the Stars was unlucky not to be derailed when he was beaten by a neckbreaker against Hawaiian on his debut at Newbury last month. Richard Kingscote is on the plate for this Reduce household bills with the eco-friendly EBF Maiden Stakes programwho has made 56 percent of his appearances on the Flat so far this season.
Richard Hannon gives a first start to Siegen under the direction of Pat Dobbs, who probably won’t show up in the Lily Agnes after being declared here. The half-sister of intelligent winner Shamwari Lodge will be joined in the post by Harmonywho will look to improve on their disappointing sixth place on debut at Windsor last time out.
4.35 Bath – Fleurir eyes back-to-back successes
Jack Mitchell takes the reins of Fleurir in this Win With Eco At The Eco Scheme Handicap, while Roger Varian’s filly returns from a 10-month absence. If she performs as she did when she completed the same mile ride at Pontefract that day, she should be a favorite here.
Among the others, Ring Of Light stands out as an interesting contender. The six-year-old, partnered here with Trevor Whelan, enjoyed an impressive 2022 Handicaps season but failed to reach the same heights on his return to Windsor last month. If he can rediscover the form that saw him head to the Winners’ Enclosure three times in a row two years ago, we could have a contender on our hands.
Also keep an eye on Lunatick, who is making his first start since being gelded in October. Hughie Morrison’s four-year-old backs up to a seven-furlong mile here, but might prefer heavier ground than expected, good to soft.
3.10 Windsor – Normandy Legend and Vibrato face off in the Novice Stakes
Normandy Legend hit the frame last time on all-time, but returns to grass for this Gabby Fullbrook Memorial Novice Stakes in Windsor. Trainer James Ferguson will be looking to improve from his first start in the Novice Stakes class, when he was outclassed at Salisbury.
The real eye-catcher here is Vibrato – making his first appearance on the turf for the Gosdens and Michael Tabor. Galyx is also in the mix, trained by Jack Channon who has 14 winners from 70 starts so far this season.
Watch all the races from St Cloud, Windsor and Bath on Sky Sports Racing on Monday May 6.
