December 30 / 18.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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Scu Selects Expert Tips By BetUK Handicap

  • Prize money: £13500
  • 1m 4f 51y
  • Class 2
  • 6 runners
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Scu Selects Expert Tips By BetUK Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 615-5

Last run: 272 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Highly tried in his next two starts after winning his maiden for Aidan O'Brien at Gowran Park (1m, yielding) as a 2yo, but has proved himself a useful prospect over hurdles for this yard (2-2) since returning in October; has AW winners in his pedigree and not to be underestimated with a tongue-tie now given a go.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(20)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Scriptwriter

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Milton Harris

Ex-Aidan O'Brien; has seen more action for current yard, mostly in a hurdles campaign but he's also made advances on the Flat; 10-1 for a five-runner Group 3 over C&D (good to soft, unraced on firmer than good) on latest start and he gave the odds-on favourite Hamish a scare, just in front of Tashkhan; up 3lb but he's a rising force.

12/1

2nd

3

(1)

15th Jul 2023

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:45 York

Scriptwriter

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Milton Harris

Useful turf form for Aidan O'Brien; better when winning a 1m4f AW handicap in late December, in the midst of a higher-profile hurdles campaign; held up from wide draw in handicap at Royal Ascot and never got into it, probably running creditably; others in this Group 3 field have better form but he's considered for second.

16/1

7th

5

(15)

20th Jun 2023

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Scriptwriter

9st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Milton Harris

Promise at up to 1m2f during short Flat career for Aidan O'Brien; all but one of his runs for this yard have been over hurdles (won juvenile Grade 2), the exception a 1m4f AW win last December; this is tougher but he may have untapped potential at 1m6f; handles good/soft, unraced on good to firm.

25/1

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13/8

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 186351 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Not the most consistent but is 2-2 over C&D, including when quickening well in a steadily-run contest this month; 6lb higher but can't be ruled out, especially if this becomes tactical.
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12th

9

(6)

13th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

16:07 Ascot

Base Note

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

5-19 on AW, compared to 0-3 on turf; thrown in judged on best AW ratings, including from three starts back, but he's not beaten a rival in those three runs on turf, including last time out.

40/1

6th

6

(3)

11th May 2024

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 2

13:50 Lingfield

Base Note

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

5-19 on AW, compared to 0-2 (modest form in spring 2022) on turf; two of his wins were on the AW track here and he's thrown in judged on best AW ratings, including penultimate start.

14/1

6th

6

(3)

11th May 2024

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 2

13:50 Lingfield

Base Note

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

5-19 on AW, compared to 0-2 (modest form in spring 2022) on turf; two of his wins were on the AW track here and he's thrown in judged on best AW ratings, including penultimate start.

14/1

Form: 100477 D

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Went a bit quiet on turf as the year went on but he is ultra-consistent on the AW and is back off the same mark as when winning at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) in March; not seen in 106 days and, although he won fresh as a 3yo, he may be better for the run this time.
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1

26th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Protected Guest

10st 3lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

7th

1

(5)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Protected Guest

10st 1lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

slowly away, in rear

10/1

8th

12

(9)

13th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 2

20:45 Southwell (AW)

Protected Guest

8st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: George Margarson

Performed respectably at Kempton on most recent AW attempt but was no match for Saratoga Gold and this is a higher grade; well exposed 8yo who is on a 16-race losing sequence; opposed.

25/1

Form: 704830 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won his first two starts in July, including on debut over this C&D; finished a close third of six on his return to the AW at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) last month, but didn't match that in a valuable contest back there last time; cheekpieces now given a go and interesting returned to this venue.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(3)

25th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Temporize

10st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Anthony Charlton

led at steady pace, increased tempo 5f out, headed over 1f out, kept on but lost two places final 110yds

3/1

8th

4

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 4f 97y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Temporize

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Syd Hosie

Won this race last year (soft) from Robert Johnson and dictated the pace under Connor Beasley when taking a useful Newbury race (2m, good to firm) 13 days ago, from closing rivals including Kyle Of Lochalsh; up 3lb but this highly reliable sort will surely be seriously involved again.

6/1

1st

7

(5)

20th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Temporize

8st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Syd Hosie

The Cesarewitch was his only disappointment for new yard last season and his win came at Glorious Goodwood (2m4f, soft); 7lb higher today, nudged up another 1lb following his second at Goodwood (2m, good) on reappearance; respectable fifth at Royal Ascot keeps him in each-way calculations.

7/1

3/1

Form: 580215

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Regained his form in the autumn, including a win at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) in October and when fifth of the 21 runners in the November Handicap at Doncaster (1m4f, heavy) last month; a couple of his siblings won on the AW and so did his dam, while his sire is 9-36 (25%) here in the past five seasons; not dismissed.
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3rd

2

(4)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:14 Nottingham

Mr Alan

9st 13lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

His last two wins came in this race in 2022 (soft) and 2023 (heavy), when trained by George Boughey; he may prefer deeper ground than he'll get today but he ran well when third of nine at Pontefract (1m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago and the promising Alexandra Egan removes a useful 7lb; respected.

5/1

3rd

1

(3)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

16:28 Pontefract

Mr Alan

10st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Beaten 17l on his British comeback in valuable handicap at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in March, after which he left George Boughey; far from disgraced after a 132-day break when fourth of six on stable debut at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) seven weeks ago; easier ground no problem and this trip is fine; far from dismissed.

7/1

1

(1)

8th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 3

16:13 Thirsk

Mr Alan

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Some good runs in Bahrain but beaten 17l on his British comeback in the valuable Rosebery at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in March, after which he left George Boughey; best known for his exploits in the mud, which isn't forecast, and probably best watched after 132 days away; stable debut.

14/1

11/1

Form: 235258 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
3-9 on the AW and showed this mark may not be beyond her when second of six at Goodwood (1m6f, good to soft) in September; returns to handicap company after finishing out of the frame in a couple of Listed events and drop in trip may help; can't be ruled out.
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6th

2

(6)

30th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 2

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Viola

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

towards rear

11/1

8th

10

(12)

27th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Lingfield (AW)

Viola

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

in rear, still plenty to do when short of room and pushed along over 2f out, some headway on inner from over 1f out, weakened towards finish

11/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.80
Straight Forecast £30.23
Trifecta £191.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Temporize

Telegraph:

Base Note

Daily Mail:

Scriptwriter

The Guardian:

Mr Alan

RP Ratings:

Temporize

TOPSPEED:

Temporize

POSTDATA:

Temporize

The Times:

Temporize

D Express:

Base Note

Daily Mirror:

Base Note

Daily Record:

Base Note

The Star:

Scriptwriter

The Sun:

Mr Alan