17:25 Bath Tips — Sunday 5th April 2026

All eyes turn to Bath for the 17:25, and our strong fancy for this competitive flat handicap is the remarkably consistent **Volendam**. Tony Carroll’s gelding has been a model of reliability recently, as evidenced by his superb form figures of 3-7422623. Crucially, he’s a horse that perfectly fits our key trend of consistency, having finished in the frame an impressive four times from his last five outings. This level of dependability is priceless in these types of races, often making the difference between profit and loss.

Currently priced at EVS, the market clearly shares our confidence, recognising his ability to run a big race. With Jack Doughty back in the plate, who knows him well, Volendam looks primed to finally convert these strong placings into a deserved victory on what should be suitable good ground. His current Official Rating of 53 makes him a very interesting proposition here, suggesting he's well-handicapped to go one better than his recent seconds and thirds.

For those seeking an alternative for each-way value, **American Rose** catches the eye. She’s shown flashes of ability and could be peaking at the right time to grab a minor placing at a bigger price. However, we're firmly behind **Volendam** to get the job done and deliver a confident win at Bath.