16:55 Bath Tips — Sunday 5th April 2026

All eyes at Bath will surely be on **The Dark Baron** in the 16:55, and for very good reason. This four-year-old gelding arrives here in absolutely top-drawer form, having emphatically won his last outing, which clearly indicates he's currently operating at the peak of his powers. What’s even more impressive than that recent victory is his remarkable consistency; he’s been placed in an outstanding five of his last five starts, showing incredible reliability and a real will to win. Trainer Kathy Turner has him flying, and Laura Coughlan, who knows him so well, retains the ride.

Still a relatively young horse at just four years of age, and with that winning habit now firmly established, there's considerable scope for The Dark Baron to continue improving and progress further through the handicaps. While the EVS price clearly reflects his standout claims, it's entirely justified for a horse ticking so many boxes and with such strong recent form. He looks set for another bold bid and is our confident selection.

For those looking for an each-way alternative to get involved in the finish, **Little Miss India** represents good value and could well sneak into the frame.