December 22 / 18.00 Southwell (AW)

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Scu Selects Expert Tips By BetUK Handicap

  • Prize money: £5508
  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Scu Selects Expert Tips By BetUK Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: -05633

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) for Sir Michael Stoute as a 2yo and was having his first start on AW since when beaten two necks into third of 13 at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) in August; has fitness to prove after 133 days off, but each-way claims if ready to roll and handling Tapeta.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:23 Limerick

Qaasid

11st 9lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Five-time Flat winner in Britain; promoted winner of C&D handicap in which Friar Hogan was carried out; he had also suffered interference caused by the first-past-the-post; went up 6lb and failed to distinguish himself at Punchestown.

10/1

13th

10

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 12y

15:07 Punchestown

Qaasid

11st 2lb

J: Ms K M Ryan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Five-time Flat winner in Britain; rightly got controversial 2m4f Limerick handicap hurdle in the stewards' room after being badly hampered by the first past the post; finished off well that day and likely drier ground here is a positive.

7/1

1st

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:20 Limerick

Qaasid

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Five-time winner on the Flat in Britain; 0-11 hurdling for this yard, best effort yet when runner-up in a claimer at Clonmel in February; leading when slipped up going to three out at the same venue nine weeks ago; not ruled out.

8/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 219023

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won two 7f novices on turf/Polytrack earlier in the year and has run well in both starts since returning to the AW last month, finshing second of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) and third of nine at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack); still unexposed and being out of a Galileo mare the longer trip should be within range; respected in first-time cheekpieces.
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2nd

1

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diamond Ranger

10st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

prominent

5/1

3rd

4

(6)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Diamond Ranger

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Regained the winning thread at Windsor (11.5f) last month; held off this mark at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last week but did enough to suggest he remains in form; could go well.

14/1

4th

4

(1)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diamond Ranger

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Beaten a neck at Kempton (1m4f) on penultimate start and went one better at Windsor (11.4f) 12 days later, his first win for over two years; acts on Tapeta; back up another 2lb but in the mix if that form is repeated.

4/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 043011 C

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three wins in 2022, including when making all and just holding on over 1m4f here in October; up 2lb and has had a break since but he has gone well fresh in the past; respected, especially if left alone in front.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(3)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

14:56 Brighton

Night Bear

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Yet to add to his C&D win just over two years ago but lost out only by a neck when clear second back here (1m2f, good) 12 days ago and is sure to be suited by this move back up in trip; high on the list.

100/30

2nd

3

(8)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:51 Brighton

Night Bear

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

Record here reads 3133, the win coming over 1m4f in June 2024; 0-21 since, though, and others are preferred for the win; stable triple-handed.

11/2

5th

1

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Night Bear

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time turf winner who last scored at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm; has won at this trip) two years ago; went close on two occasions at 1m3f (visored) during latest AW campaign but his latest effort when last of ten at Southwell (1m4f; raced freely) wasn't an ideal springboard for this switch back to grass; blinkers (has won in them before) go back on.

8/1

Form: 21-364

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Winner of 1m turf maiden as 2yo; has run well in two of her three starts since returning from 11 months off in September; seemed to be done for speed having attempted to make all at a steady pace on her AW debut at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) 15 days ago but is still open to improvement.
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2nd

5

(4)

20th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

17:45 Brighton

Suffrajet

9st 4lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

led, faced challenges from under 2f out, kept on but headed final 110yds, no match for winner

12/1

2nd

5

(4)

20th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

17:45 Brighton

Suffrajet

9st 4lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

led, faced challenges from under 2f out, kept on but headed final 110yds, no match for winner

12/1

15th

13

(1)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Suffrajet

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Charlie Johnston

Won from off the pace at Kempton in December (1m3f) but usually races prominently; well boxed to get a good early position but she raced freely out in front back at Kempton last time and didn't get home (finished behind Eleanor Cross); not entirely sure what to expect but she's capable on her day.

16/1

16/1

Form: 746175

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Returned to winning form at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) in October, but twice held since including when almost 4l behind Daheer at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) last time; stamina for this far remains unproven.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(10)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:28 Redcar

Freak Out

10st 0lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Gemma Tutty

The standout in-form candidate after front-running efforts on last three starts brought two 1m2f Beverley wins and a short-head defeat off this mark in blanket finish over Musselburgh's 1m4f; should go very well again.

3/1

2nd

3

(3)

11th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

14:20 Musselburgh

Freak Out

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Prominent racer; feasibly weighted seeking a hat-trick after back-to-back Beverley wins (1m2f; has risen a combined total of 5lb); the stable is going really well, he's versatile ground wise, and this sharp track should suit; enthusiasm is tempered by inconclusive stamina over 1m4f.

7/2

Form: 513363

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
All five wins have come over 9.5f on Wolverhampton Tapeta (the last two from 1lb lower) and far from disgraced when third of seven behind a filly who was completing a five-timer there (1m4f) this month; not out of it if as effective on his first visit here.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(1)

1st Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

13:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daheer

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

dwelt start, midfield on inner

14/1

7th

2

(1)

1st Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

13:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daheer

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

dwelt start, midfield on inner

14/1

4th

3

(1)

26th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daheer

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mark Loughnane

All five wins have been at this track (9.4f) but losing spell goes back to April 2022 and he's been quiet in his three runs this winter; mark continues to fall but he's 0-8 at this trip and others are more convincing.

14/1

7/1

Form: 311045

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 1m2f on turf before a close fourth of 16 at York (1m2f) in October, but comfortably held in two starts on AW either side; pedigree doesn't suggest he will improve for the extra furlong.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Eeetee

9st 5lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

Two wins at Redcar (1m, good to firm/good to soft) last summer, the latest off today's mark; however, it was a tame end to the season and this 8yo needs to get back on track on his reappearance.

50/1

9

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Eeetee

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Has gained all wins on turf, mostly at Redcar; has gone off the boil since last success and this return to AW seems unlikely to help, with record in this sphere far from solid.

20/1

40/1

Form: 414317

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner (1m2f/1m4f) for Hughie Morrison this year, but finished behind two of today's rivals when a well-beaten last of seven on stable debut at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) this month; plenty to prove.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(4)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

15:55 Epsom

Bearaway

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Laura Mongan

Five wins at up to 1m4f but last three have been on AW and last turf win was 2022; finished placed twice on AW this season but he was last of five over C&D last month and was beaten 12l on that stable debut; opposable.

16/1

5th

3

(1)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:50 Epsom

Bearaway

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Laura Mongan

Five-time winner; picked off by late arrivals at Chelmsford (1m2f) earlier this month and a day later changed hands for 6,000gns at the sales; could have further wins in him.

7/1

Form: 10694

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(4)

20th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

16:55 Hamilton

Hezmie

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Chris Fairhurst

Lightly raced 4yo whose mark continues to fall but she's been beaten a long way on her three starts this year and has plenty to prove.

25/1

8th

9

(7)

12th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 3

19:00 Pontefract

Hezmie

8st 4lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Chris Fairhurst

Far from consistent since her 50-1 debut success; down the field in both runs this season; now takes a step up in grade; opposed.

33/1

8th

4

(1)

3rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 5

14:15 Doncaster

Hezmie

9st 8lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Chris Fairhurst

Down the field at Wetherby on reappearance, but didn't run badly and she's now 3lb lower than when a fair fourth of nine at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) on her final run last year; could improve for last time and is not discounted.

12/1

Non-runners

Hezmie

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.10
Straight Forecast £13.12
Tricast £51.61
Trifecta £72.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Diamond Ranger

The Guardian:

Eeetee

Daily Mirror:

Qaasid

The Star:

Night Bear

POSTDATA:

Daheer

RP Ratings:

Diamond Ranger

TOPSPEED:

Diamond Ranger

NEWMARKET:

Diamond Ranger

The Times:

Diamond Ranger

Telegraph:

Diamond Ranger

D Express:

Diamond Ranger

Daily Mail:

Eeetee

The Sun:

Qaasid

Daily Record:

Night Bear