December 09 / 16.15 Southwell (AW)

16.15

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Scu Selects Expert Tips By Betuk Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £3541.77
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Scu Selects Expert Tips By Betuk Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £4.00

Form: 066862 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Yet to get her head in front in 2022 but she posted a good second of 11 to Coast in 6f Wolverhampton handicap ten days ago; she must enter calculations off an unchanged mark.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

7

(7)

28th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Camachess

8st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

In good order this winter, including a 6f win at Southwell last month (Class 6 for amateur riders); ran right up to her recent best at Southwell 11 days ago but this looks a stronger race.

8/1

2nd

5

(5)

17th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Camachess

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

towards rear, headway from 2f out, ridden and briefly disputed lead over 1f out, soon led clearly, kept on but headed towards finish

14/1

11

(12)

3rd Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Camachess

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

prominent

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 289645 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
His sole win came back in 2020 but he's hinted at a revival for his new yard, not enjoying the rub of the green when fifth of 11 to Tathmeen in 6f Wolverhampton amateurs' handicap ten days ago; blinkers replace cheekpieces; he's well worth considering off his basement mark.
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11th

10

(1)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Tahonta

9st 2lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Ultimately disappointing for this yard after some early promise; never featured over C&D last week and others appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

7th

6

(5)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Tahonta

9st 2lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

Sole win came in 2020 and he's 0-6 for current yard; ran well at Southwell four starts ago but has not backed up that effort since; down the field in classified events at Chelmsford and Newcastle this month.

12/1

OUR TIP

16/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 547696

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Winless in 2022 and he was below par when last seen out in September for Christine Dunnett; he returns after a break now for Micky Appleby so can't be discounted off a reduced mark if yard switch sparks a resurgence.
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12th

13

(5)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Mehmo

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

All six wins have come over 5f including two here; has only managed to win one of his last 30 starts and needs to find something extra in the returning visor.

33/1

7

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:45 Brighton

Mehmo

9st 5lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

All wins have been over 5f and was well held when seventh of ten over C&D (good to firm; 22-1) eight days ago; others preferred.

25/1

4

(7)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:40 Brighton

Mehmo

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Attwater

Has done all his winning over 5f but looked a shade unlucky when staying-on third over C&D on final appearance in May; respected off the same mark.

7/1

Form: 079530 D

Last run: 77 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Winless in 2022 and largely below par of late, only 11th in 5f Newcastle handicap in September; others appeal more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

9

(2)

13th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: John Wainwright

Veteran with a modest strike-rate on AW; not at his best when last seen and others have more obvious claims.

66/1

10th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: John Wainwright

Two-time C&D winner but this 10yo is 0-28 since scoring here in October 2021 and has been out of form on his last few starts.

33/1

10th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Muatadel

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: John Wainwright

Two-time C&D winner but this 10yo is 0-28 since scoring here in October 2021 and has been out of form on his last few starts.

33/1

Form: -04599 D

Last run: 274 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Yet to hit top form this season and he's been off for nine months since running poorly in 6f Newcastle handicap; her usual cheekpieces are left off on his return and others appeal more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

9

(8)

31st Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Ayr

Oriental Lilly

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Three-time course winner but she's been operating off this basement mark without success for quite a while; others are preferred.

25/1

5th

12

(6)

17th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:55 Ayr

Oriental Lilly

9st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jim Goldie

Losing spell goes back to 2021 and recent efforts don't particularly suggest she's about to regain the winning thread; opposed.

33/1

8th

12

(5)

10th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Oriental Lilly

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jim Goldie

Took a division of this race from 6lb higher in 2021 and 7lb lower than when successful at Newcastle (6f, AW) later that year, but she has gone 27 starts without a win since then; hard to fancy.

25/1

Form: 457591 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Ended a lengthy losing run in 6f Wolverhampton amateurs' handicap ten days ago, getting up late off a strong gallop; he saddles a 4lb penalty now and needs to find a bit more.
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1st

9

(3)

21st Jan 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Eight wins here, the latest off 3lb higher last March; return to this trip should suit after three runs over further, but he is hard to predict these days.

12/1

1st

9

(3)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Eight wins here, the latest off 3lb higher last March; return to this trip should suit after three runs over further, but he is hard to predict these days.

12/1

5th

10

(1)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:03 Southwell (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Veteran who is a 13-time AW scorer; however, has something to find on his autumn form and consequently needs to raise his game on return from two-month layoff.

12/1

Form: 328423

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Comes here in good nick for his current yard, third of 11 to Tathmeen in 6f Wolverhampton handicap ten days ago; her slow starts remain a cause for concern, however.
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9th

8

(5)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:25 Chepstow

Minhaaj

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John O’Shea

Lost all chance at the start when behind two of these over C&D (good) eight days ago and had run with some credit in three starts at Brighton prior to that, but losing run is up to 33 and her best form has come over shorter.

16/1

12th

8

(4)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Chepstow

Minhaaj

9st 0lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: John O’Shea

On a three-year losing run; however, has shown satisfactory form over 6f at Brighton since joining current yard, while shaping as if she's worth another crack at this longer distance; could go well.

9/2

4th

3

(9)

4th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:57 Brighton

Minhaaj

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: John O’Shea

Nothing like the force of old but she retains some ability and has run creditably in both starts for this yard, latterly finishing second over C&D (soft) two weeks ago; each-way claims; new headgear.

9/4

Form: 277244 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Course winner who wasn't disgraced when fading fourth of 11 in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 11 days ago; he's in the mix with this return to 6f likely to prove ideal.
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9th

1

(6)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bernard Spierpoint

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Nine-time winner; good runs few and far between in 2025 and he made a low-key return to action over C&D two weeks ago; revival not out of the question but others look safer.

16/1

7th

2

(7)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bernard Spierpoint

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Most recent wins were over 5f/5.5f for Darryll Holland in August and September 2024; some fair runs since and just as effective at 6f but lacks a recent outing; back with a former yard.

10/1

6th

2

(10)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Bernard Spierpoint

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Darryll Holland

Nine-time winner, including once here (5f), and currently 6lb lower than for his last success; returned to Darryll Holland ahead of his fourth of eight at Brighton 11 days ago; market useful with the stable also running Kodi Red.

15/2

11/4

Form: 691051 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways in 6f Wolverhampton handicap ten days ago by 2l from Camachess, making all; he merits serious consideration under a 6lb penalty.
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3rd

10

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:30 Brighton

Coast

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner who ran well when fourth of 13 at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) a week ago, but her losing run is up to 26 and she's unlikely to get her own way in this field.

9/1

4th

15

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Coast

9st 0lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Winless since 2024 and she has failed to beat a rival in last three starts including over 5f here (firm) last week; not hard to look elsewhere.

40/1

11/1

Form: -68224 C

Last run: 121 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Course winner who posted a solid fourth in 7f Yarmouth handicap when last seen out in August; he has gone well off a break before so needs considering.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

12

(11)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lincoln Red

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Olly Williams

towards rear

33/1

9th

6

(5)

24th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Lincoln Red

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Olly Williams

His last win was on AW (7f) in December 2020; did have some close calls at Yarmouth last summer but he hasn't got competitive in three outings this year

33/1

11th
11 (12)
Bearcardi

16/1

Form: 390880

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Arrives out of sorts, beating only one in 7f Newcastle handicap in October; visor goes back on but others are more persuasive.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(12)

9th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Bearcardi

10st 10lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Les Eyre

Arrives out of sorts, beating only one in 7f Newcastle handicap in October; visor goes back on but others are more persuasive.

16/1

13th

7

(12)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bearcardi

9st 4lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Les Eyre

prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

25/1

8th

7

(7)

29th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bearcardi

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Les Eyre

took keen hold, prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong

16/1

Form: 203305

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Raced too freely retried in cheekpieces when fifth in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 11 days ago; this drop back to 6f is a plus but he remains without a victory.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

9

(3)

3rd Jul 2024

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

18:00 Bath

Viewfromthestars

9st 2lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

1-33, his win coming at Chelmsford (5f) in April; raced mainly on AW and has shown little on his last three starts, all on turf; big improvement needed.

20/1

6th

6

(1)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

19:00 Bath

Viewfromthestars

9st 9lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

taken down early, slowly into stride, in rear and outpaced

12/1

7th

6

(6)

4th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:08 Leicester

Viewfromthestars

9st 6lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Mark Usher

Finally got off the mark when winning in first-time visor (retained since) at Chelmsford (5f, AW) in April; lightly raced on turf but came last at Bath (5f, good to soft) latest and has something to prove on grass.

14/1

Form: 576494

Last run: 121 days

W: 10st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Poor maiden who came in a below-par fourth of six in 7.5f Beverley claimer in August on his final run for Iain Jardine; he needs to hit the ground running after his break for his new stable.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(9)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Florida

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

Sole win came narrowly over C&D this time last year and Paul Mulrennan got another good tune out of him when runner-up last time (also C&D); has another short break to overcome but is a player.

13/2

2nd

8

(8)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Florida

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

There's a doubt regarding his current form in view of his three runs this summer (one over C&D); however, he's well treated judged on his C&D efforts earlier in the year and is not written off back from a break.

20/1

2nd

8

(8)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Florida

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Wainwright

There's a doubt regarding his current form in view of his three runs this summer (one over C&D); however, he's well treated judged on his C&D efforts earlier in the year and is not written off back from a break.

20/1

Non-runners

Monsieur Fantaisie, Viewfromthestars, Kraken Florida

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £125.90
Straight Forecast £96.13
Tricast £284.37
Trifecta £750.50

Selections

RP Ratings:

Coast

D Express:

Bearcardi

SPOTLIGHT:

Tahonta

Daily Mail:

Bernard Spierpoint

Telegraph:

Minhaaj

The Times:

Lincoln Red

Daily Record:

Camachess

POSTDATA:

Tathmeen

The Guardian:

Coast

Daily Mirror:

Coast

The Sun:

Coast

The Star:

Coast