January 05 / 12.45 Wolverhampton (AW)

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Scu Selects Expert Tips By BetUK Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 1m 1f 104y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.70
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 57351- C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Triple 1m2f winner on turf; broke his AW duck in 8.5f apprentice handicap here last week and escapes a penalty for that success; strong chance off same mark (due to go up 3lb in future).
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3rd

4

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

18:55 Leicester

Johnny Boom

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Shaun Lycett

Scored over C&D in October and he got back on track when second of 12 in 1m4f Pontefract handicap last month; must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

9/2

2nd

4

(13)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Johnny Boom

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Shaun Lycett

Caused 28-1 surprise on soft ground at Leiester (1m4f) in the autumn but was below that form on his two AW starts in February (wore cheekpieces) and is too inconsistent to rely upon; no headgear today.

14/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 80115- C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form with two wins here (8.5f) last month, then was hindered by wide draw and difficult position at Kempton (1m) in hat-trick attempt; gives impression she'll stay this new trip; may have more to offer back at this course; remains of interest.
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1st

7

(1)

12th Oct 2024

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1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Measured Moments

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

Losing run now up to 15 and she has slid down the weights during an inconsistent season; capable still at this level but she's odds-on to pull hard and has had issues at the stalls of late, so isn't without risk.

16/1

5th

10

(10)

10th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:14 Leicester

Measured Moments

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John Butler

slowly away, took keen hold

8/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 46122- C BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has returned from a layoff in good form, winning over 8.5f here then running well twice; close second over C&D six days ago and has a major shout off the same mark; due to go up 3lb in future.
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6th

4

(8)

11th Mar 2023

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1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Giorgio Vasari

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ivan Furtado

midfield

5/1

3rd

4

(6)

4th Mar 2023

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1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:31 Lingfield (AW)

Giorgio Vasari

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Returned from a break with a win at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December; placed on his next four starts but his form has dipped the last twice; cheekpieces off, regular blinkers back on.

10/1

6th

5

(6)

10th Feb 2023

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1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Giorgio Vasari

8st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Returned from a break with a win at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December and he was placed in his next four runs; still looks on a workable mark but his form dipped in a messy race at Wolverhampton last time and he wouldn't want this to become tactical; new headgear.

7/2

9/2

Form: 33433- BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort who has made the frame (at about 1m) in his last six races, close third at Lingfield latest; likely player off the same mark, provided he stays this new trip; headgear removed.
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1st

6

(14)

21st Jun 2023

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Newcastle (AW)

Mcqueen

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Henry Spiller

Never getting there in time at Yarmouth latest (6f) and remains winless below 1m; on a winning mark, but may require a pace collapse.

16/1

5th

6

(2)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Mcqueen

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Henry Spiller

In fair form on AW around the turn of the year (over further); drop to 6f and return to turf saw him well beaten at Brighton six weeks ago; may need more of a test.

12/1

3

(10)

5th Jun 2023

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mcqueen

9st 9lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Henry Spiller

Both wins have been at 1m on Polytrack and latest was in January 2022; had some close calls during the winter but he's been well below form in last two starts (7f/6f) and has a tough draw on this switch back to Tapeta; others preferred.

11/2

Form: 45316- CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Successful twice over C&D in 2022, including on penultimate outing; spoiled chance with a tardy start, not for the first time, here last week; could be involved if she breaks on terms.
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6th

9

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

City Escape

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Nikki Evans

Five-time winner over C&D and 2lb lower than for the latest; never figured on last month's stable debut at Leicester after 217 days off, but she may have needed it and no great surprise if she ran well.

14/1

6th

2

(6)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Leicester

City Escape

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Nikki Evans

Consistent mare who signed off for Mark Loughnane with a solid third in 9.4f Wolverhampton handicap in October; has gone well fresh so not out of things for her new yard.

5/1

Form: 03513- C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Scored three times over 8.5f here in 2022, most recently on penultimate start; creditable third latest; in decent form but this step back up in trip looks a negative (0-4 over C&D).
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4th

5

(6)

17th Mar 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Ten-time AW winner (seven times over C&D); not one to rely upon heavily nowadays but went very close in similar race to this over C&D last month and rebounded from a lesser effort when third here three weeks ago.

10/1

3rd

8

(8)

25th Feb 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Multiple C&D winner who went desperately close in a classified event here 17 days ago; less good at Southwell last week and a bit more on his plate back in a handicap; not ruled out though.

10/1

7th

6

(1)

21st Feb 2025

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Has won over C&D but he tends to reserve his best for the extended 1m at Wolverhampton, as when collared in the final stride two weeks ago; no certainty to be in the same form this time.

8/1

25/1

Form: 80344-

Last run: 80 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Made the frame a few times (at 0-55 level) in the autumn, most recently fourth over C&D; however, he's a modest maiden and faces a tougher task in this better contest.
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3

(4)

13th Sep 2025

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1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Destinado

9st 10lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; below par twice on turf since a respectable third on AW at Southwell (1m6f) in July but is well handicapped again.

7/2

9

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Destinado

10st 13lb

J: Miss Teagan Padgett

T: James Owen

Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; ran respectably penultimate start (AW) but not well enough in his other recent races and his record for amateur rider is discouraging; his three turf wins have all been on soft or good to soft.

12/1

Form: 66255- CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Has gained both wins over C&D and has a consistent overall record at this venue; respectable fifth to City Escape here most recently; again likely to give her running.
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2nd

3

(3)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Diamond Jill

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Ended 2022 with three very respectable runs over 9.4f at Wolverhampton, most notably when second off mark 1lb higher than today's on first occasion, but didn't fire over that C&D last month and today's drop back in trip may not be ideal.

14/1

8th

10

(9)

5th Jan 2023

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

12:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diamond Jill

9st 5lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

took keen hold, prominent

14/1

5th

3

(9)

10th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

15:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diamond Jill

9st 6lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Sarah Hollinshead

reluctant to load, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

12/1

10/1

Form: 42224- CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off 3lb lower last April (sole attempt over track and trip); consistent since, most recently fourth over 1m2f at Chelmsford on return from break; holds solid claims back here.
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5th

6

(1)

10th Mar 2026

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1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sun Festival

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Joseph Parr

Course winner (9.5f) but losing run up to 20 and rarely seen over this far; look elsewhere.

14/1

6th

9

(3)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sun Festival

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Joseph Parr

Winless since 2023 but he ran a big race at a big price when third in classified event at Lingfield (1m2f) last month; that was eyecatching from off the pace and he has each-way claims again if he can repeat that form.

6/1

3rd

6

(9)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Sun Festival

9st 9lb

J: Zacharia Clarke

T: Joseph Parr

Winless since 2023 and he beat only one after six months off in 1m2f classified event at Chelmsford ten days ago; he's not easy to make a case for.

33/1

Form: 98025- BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-6 since returning from lengthy absence and was a disappointing favourite at Chelmsford most recently; however, solid second at Lingfield (1m2f; split subsequent winners) the time before and holds a good chance on that form; same mark.
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7th

3

(5)

20th Jan 2023

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

George Ridsdale

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Inconsistent since returning from lengthy absence; however, posted a solid effort (split subsequent winners) over 1m2f at Lingfield in November and holds good claims if back to that form.

8/1

10th

11

(3)

5th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

12:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

George Ridsdale

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

midfield

13/2

5th

2

(9)

8th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

George Ridsdale

11st 2lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

2-5 on AW (both 1m2f, Tapeta); put in four below par efforts on returning from a lengthy absence in August; that didn't stop him starting as the favourite at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) last time, when he failed to get a clear run late on and had to settle for second; big player.

15/8

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: /4600-

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Sole win for previous yard came over 1m in hood; pair of duck eggs at Southwell (1m4f/1m; minus hood) for new stable; not sure to revive with headgear still missing.
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25/1

Form: 211/8-

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive in 2021 for previous yard but made no impact over C&D last month on return from lengthy absence; best watched unless the market speaks favourably.
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14th

15

(8)

22nd May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:35 Windsor

Glint Of An Eye

9st 2lb

J: William Cox

T: John Flint

Two Polytrack wins at 1m2f in the spring of 2021 but was off after the latest of them until making debut for this yard in December and not yet recaptured form.

33/1

4th

7

(6)

15th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glint Of An Eye

8st 12lb

J: William Cox

T: John Flint

took keen hold, in rear, pushed along 3f out

12/1

4th

4

(5)

17th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glint Of An Eye

9st 3lb

J: William Cox

T: John Flint

slowly away, pushed along soon after start, in rear

16/1

13th
12 (2)
Nashy

33/1

Form: 477/8-

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden who failed to beat a rival on sole Flat outing in 2022 and suffered a heavy defeat back hurdling last time; difficult to recommend.
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13th

12

(2)

5th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

12:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nashy

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Mackie

midfield, pushed along and dropped to rear over 4f out

33/1

9th

9

6th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

12:55 Uttoxeter

Nashy

11st 6lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: John Mackie

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

100/1

8th

1

(9)

9th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Nashy

9st 9lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: John Mackie

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £24.70
Straight Forecast £30.67
Tricast £78.60
Trifecta £117.00

Selections

The Guardian:

Giorgio Vasari

SPOTLIGHT:

Measured Moments

NEWMARKET:

Mcqueen

RP Ratings:

Johnny Boom

The Times:

Sun Festival

POSTDATA:

City Escape

Telegraph:

Measured Moments

Daily Record:

Mcqueen

Daily Mail:

Giorgio Vasari

D Express:

Giorgio Vasari

Daily Mirror:

Giorgio Vasari

The Sun:

Giorgio Vasari

The Star:

Giorgio Vasari