December 03 / 18.20 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.20

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Fallon’s Fancies Expert Tips By BetUK Handicap

  • Prize money: £5508
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Fallon’s Fancies Expert Tips By BetUK Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 754874 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Losing run stretches back to August 2020; the pick of this year's form gives him claims and he ran creditably over C&D on Monday when he attracted support; each-way claims.
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6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

6th

9

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Treacherous

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Prolific on AW with ten wins (eight at Kempton) including over C&D; not the force of old and has dropped 14lb since the start of the year; others preferred.

16/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 630743 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
2-4 on AW; looked an improved performer when running away with a Pontefract handicap (6f, soft) on his seasonal return but that hasn't been a stepping stone to better things; he hasn't run badly the last twice but more will be needed to come out on top now back at 6f.
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7th

3

(2)

2nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Epsom

Pocket The Profit

10st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

Soundly beaten at Doncaster last month but may have needed that comeback run; fair sixth of 15 in this race last year (good) and close third of six here (6f, good to firm) next time; each-way claims if back on song.

14/1

6th

1

(4)

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:55 Doncaster

Pocket The Profit

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: George Boughey

Ended 2022 in good order, winning a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton in good style in December; not in the same form over 7f last time; conditions shouldn't be an issue but he's high in the weights.

9/2

7th

5

(9)

26th Dec 2022

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0m 7f 36y

Class 3

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pocket The Profit

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Dual course winner over shorter, including over 6f last time; has won over this far on turf, but a high draw and 6lb higher mark may be enough to prevent a follow-up.

6/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 108751 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
He was completing a hat-trick when winning the corresponding race 12 months ago; took advantage of his drop in the weights by winning a Class 5 at Chelmsford four weeks ago; up 3lb for that but he's still 7lb lower than last year; well drawn and needs serious consideration.
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6

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:35 Epsom

Muscika

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Veteran with 18 wins on his CV, including over C&D; last success was from the front at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May but he's been well held in both runs since; bit to prove again but has possibilities if he can bounce back.

12/1

Form: 609179 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Snapped a 24-race losing sequence at Ayr (6f, heavy) in October; two runs since have been less good but this mark is manageable and he is dropping back in class today; one to take seriously.
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3rd

1

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Multiple winner down the years and gained his most recent success (narrowly, three starts ago) off current mark; subsequent dip in form is the negative.

12/1

11th

1

(15)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Getting on but retains a lot of his old ability, is still consistent enough and has won over C&D before; rare off-day at Thirsk a fortnight ago, having beating a subsequent winner in a small field off 1lb lower previously; quite capable of bouncing back.

12/1

6th

2

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Retains a large portion of his ability despite his advanced years and took advantage of a reduced mark at Cattterick (6f, good) ten days ago; only nudged up 1lb for that narrow success.

7/2

10/1

Form: 333534 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Two 6f AW wins in the first half of the year; in good form over further more recently and not impossibly treated at present; likely he will need a good pace to come out on top back at 6f though.
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5th

4

(7)

3rd Dec 2022

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0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alablaq

9st 6lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

Two 6f AW wins in the first half of the year; in good form over further more recently and not impossibly treated at present; likely he will need a good pace to come out on top back at 6f though.

10/1

4th

3

(9)

5th Nov 2022

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:45 Doncaster

Alablaq

9st 7lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: David Evans

First two wins this year came at Lingfield (6f, AW) but proved just as effective over 7f on turf when successful at Newbury (7f, good) in June; ran well when third of 17 in first-time tongue-tie (retained) at Newmarket (7f, soft) a week ago but still 9lb above latest winning mark; may be vulnerable.

15/2

3rd

2

(7)

29th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:08 Newmarket

Alablaq

9st 10lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

raced in second, ridden and led 2f out, headed 1f out, soon lost second and no extra

10/1

Form: 258036 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run; some good efforts in defeat this year and conditions won't faze him but others look more appealing for win purposes.
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1

(3)

22nd Sep 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mighty Gurkha

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Thomas Faulkner

Nowhere near as good as he was and last win was in June 2023; on much reduced mark and has run some decent races this year but he didn't get very far here (unseated at start) last time and all of his wins have been at 6f; down the list.

15/2

1

(6)

16th Sep 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mighty Gurkha

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Thomas Faulkner

Nowhere near as good as he was and although not disgraced on a few occasions on turf/Polytrack this year, more is needed in order to win despite dropping into a 0-55 for the first time; visor returns.

8/1

4

(5)

2nd Sep 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mighty Gurkha

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Thomas Faulkner

A lot of water has flowed under the bridge since winning a Group 3 on the AW as a 2yo; not disgraced on a few occasions on turf/Polytrack (with and without headgear) this year, but a bit more is needed in order to win.

7/1

Form: 023643 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Had a fantastic year and he has been right up near his best in recent starts; not sure there is much wiggle room off this mark but foolish to think he wouldn't give another good account.
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16th

15

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon off a 7lb higher mark; didn't run badly at Nottingham (5f, good) on penultimate start and a wide draw offers an excuse at Chester since.

33/1

10th

13

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon off a 5lb higher mark; didn't run badly at Nottingham 12 days ago (5f, good) but he has a double-figure stall to contend with and could prove vulnerable.

16/1

Form: 211970 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
He has added three more Pontefract wins to his tally this year, taking his career record to 17-76; quiet more recently though and his recent return to AW was uninspiring.
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9th

8

(4)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:46 Lingfield (AW)

Corinthia Knight

9st 6lb

J: Emily Ivory

T: Archie Watson

prominent

8/1

7th

6

(3)

28th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Corinthia Knight

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear halfway

9/4

OUR TIP

Form: 556174 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
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3rd

9

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

High Velocity

9st 6lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: David Loughnane

All four wins on the AW (rated 4lb higher than on turf) including one over C&D; went close at Redcar (5f, good to firm) on his penultimate start, but is without a success since August 2022; others make greater appeal.

10/1

7

(4)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

High Velocity

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Did well to go close at Redcar (5f) two weeks ago considering he probably didn't have the ideal track position; now 0-9 for current yard and 7lb higher back on AW but still looks well treated on historical data.

7/1

2nd

7

(9)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:43 Redcar

High Velocity

9st 8lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: David Loughnane

Four AW wins for previous yard; 0-8 for current stable and has the same record on turf but he ran encouragingly on his most recent start in this sphere; attractively weighted.

7/1

Form: -12165 D

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

High Velocity, Vespasian

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £34.10
Straight Forecast £23.68
Tricast £87.47
Trifecta £187.00

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Pocket The Profit

The Guardian:

Vespasian

TOPSPEED:

High Velocity

POSTDATA:

Intervention

SPOTLIGHT:

Aberama Gold

The Times:

Muscika

The Star:

Vespasian

D Express:

Pocket The Profit

Daily Record:

Pocket The Profit

Daily Mirror:

High Velocity

Daily Mail:

Intervention

RP Ratings:

Aberama Gold

Telegraph:

Muscika