January 13 / 17.45 Newcastle (AW)

17.45

Standard To Slow

Scu Selects Expert Tips By BetUK Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Scu Selects Expert Tips By BetUK Classified Stakes

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 6089-6

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Maiden who's yet to be involved in a finish after nine runs, although he did shape as if this drop back to 6f may help when travelling comfortably (raced freely) for a long way in a 7f course classified last week; also has a hood added now; no shock were he to go well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

13

(8)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Jkr Cobbler

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Dual C&D winner who hasn't been running badly this year without getting the breaks; on a handy mark again and holds each-way claims into a stronger race.

11/1

5th

9

(9)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Jkr Cobbler

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Running fairly well this year and the handicapper's helped his cause; can sometimes miss the break but if giving himself a chance he might not be far away.

10/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 0000-2 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Three C&D wins early last year and back to form out of the blue when narrowly denied in a C&D handicap nine days ago; big player with a repeat.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17th

19

(13)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

Atrafan

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Alan Brown

towards rear

25/1

17th

19

(13)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

Atrafan

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Alan Brown

towards rear

25/1

10th

10

(2)

31st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Atrafan

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Alan Brown

Multiple AW winner but looks far from solid on 2024 form and may be somewhat on the wane aged ten; held by Written Broadcast on C&D running last time.

33/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 5995-4 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Multiple course winner at both sprint trips; out of sorts last spring but has shaped as if back in better form in two comeback runs, latterly fourth over C&D; Paul Mulrennan, who has been on board for her last two wins, takes over from a 7lb claimer; on the shortlist.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

3/1

Form: 0198-2 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Came good again over 6f at Chelmsford in October and bounced back from two lesser runs when second there (6f) eight days ago; not a regular to this track but he did go close over 5f here in 2020; considered.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(1)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jumira Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Derek Shaw

Won off 5lb higher over C&D last February but he has form figures of 970068 since; had some traffic issues back at this track last week but he's a frequent slow starter and well into the veteran stage; down the list.

20/1

8th

8

(5)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jumira Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Tremendous sprinter who's won 11 times, four here; low key since returning from a break but he didn't look a completely lost cause at Chelmsford last month and the likely good pace here will suit; weighted to pounce and revival on the cards.

20/1

8th

8

(5)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jumira Bridge

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Tremendous sprinter who's won 11 times, four here; low key since returning from a break but he didn't look a completely lost cause at Chelmsford last month and the likely good pace here will suit; weighted to pounce and revival on the cards.

20/1

20/1

Form: 0009-0 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Five course wins in 2020 but hasn't shown much since returning from the best part of two years off, well beaten over 7f here last week.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(7)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Deolali

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Stella Barclay

Multiple course winner but drawn a blank since his C&D success in December 2020; ran better than the distance beaten suggests here ten days ago (hampered in the final 110 yards) but others still appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

4th

9

(8)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Deolali

9st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Stella Barclay

Five wins to his name on the AW but the last of them was here over 7f in December 2020; has won over 6f and hinted at a revival here two starts ago; blinkers go on; could go well at a decent price.

20/1

13

(1)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Deolali

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Stella Barclay

Five-time course winner in 2020 (four over this trip) but he hasn't shown that much since returning from an absence, weakening to finish ninth of ten over C&D a week ago; first-time blinkers (replacing regular cheekpieces) need to make a big difference.

25/1

Form: 9038-5

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Longstanding, regressive maiden who never seriously threatened when fifth of 14 in a 7f course classified last week; visored first time; others preferred for win purposes again.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(8)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lucky Lucky Lucky

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sole win in 30 starts came in a 0-50 classified event over C&D in February, but out of the frame in all five starts since; others look more solid,

12/1

6th

3

(10)

4th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

19:50 Musselburgh

Lucky Lucky Lucky

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Just the one win from 29 starts but it was a similar race to this on AW in February; not at his best when last seen in April and rain would be a concern (unraced on slower than good and once a non-runner due to soft ground).

8/1

40/1

Form: 77066- D

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Three career wins (all turf) but he had a relatively quiet 2022 and has been unplaced on all five AW starts; others are preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(4)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:25 Redcar

Stronsay

10st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Liam Bailey

Ran okay in a couple of weak sprints on AW in February but quiet more recently and easy enough to swerve.

33/1

7th

12

(2)

19th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

20:26 Hamilton

Stronsay

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Well treated on his old form but he's 0-21 since his last win (6f, soft) in October 2021 and was tailed off at Redcar last time; opposable.

25/1

6th

8

(5)

10th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:16 Redcar

Stronsay

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

On a losing run of 20 since winning at Catterick in October 2021 (6f, soft); others appeal more.

14/1

8th
11 (10)
Nooo More

50/1

Form: 5690-0

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Poor maiden who has been down the field in two 7f starts for new yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(7)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Wetherby

Nooo More

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Seb Spencer

Outclassed in a novice last time but he's now 0-16 and has had his chances in handicaps.

50/1

11th

1

(13)

28th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

14:15 Doncaster

Nooo More

10st 1lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Unplaced in all 15 starts and flying too high here.

100/1

6

(4)

20th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Nooo More

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Poor maiden who came in only tenth to Blackcurrent in classified event over C&D six days ago; needs to take big step forward in refitted blinkers.

20/1

7/1

Form: 4525-0 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner; started out for this yard with four respectable efforts but he was below form at Chelmsford last week; bounce back needed.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

10th
6 (6)
Epeius

12/1

Form: 26534- CD

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Last of his six wins was in July 2020 but he showed he can still be competitive at a basement level when reaching the frame in handicaps over C&D and at Chelmsford in the autumn.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(5)

16th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Epeius

9st 3lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Veteran who has shown only occasional glimpses of retaining ability this year; others look safer.

16/1

5th

4

(7)

31st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:00 Bath

Epeius

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Shaped better when having a troubled run at Chepstow last week but he has something to find on these terms and was never in contention in a similar C&D race in July.

33/1

8th

13

(13)

24th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:40 Chepstow

Epeius

9st 0lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Joe Tickle

Over three years since the last of his six wins and he has to bounce back from a low-key run at Bath on Saturday; others look much safer.

33/1

OUR TIP

66/1

Form: 976-

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 34

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in three maiden/novice events (last two over 1m here), showing a tendency to hang left; early days but a good chunk of improvement will be needed even at this low level; tongue tied first time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(8)

20th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Hamilton

Christys Star

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Big odds and well beaten on all five starts; first-time blinkers replace the cheekpieces adopted last time.

66/1

12th

12

(7)

15th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

18:30 Hamilton

Christys Star

8st 9lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Katie Scott

Has yet to show any worthwhile form, beating only one in 6f Newcastle classified event six months ago; cheekpieces go on for his handicap debut; has lots to prove.

66/1

11th

3

(2)

13th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Christys Star

9st 2lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Katie Scott

Beaten a long way in three maiden/novice events (last two over 1m here), showing a tendency to hang left; early days but a good chunk of improvement will be needed even at this low level; tongue tied first time.

66/1

66/1

Form: 00688-

Last run: 242 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 37

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a rival in 7f Carlisle handicap when last seen in May, taking record to 0-9; still has little worthwhile form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(12)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fighting Chance

9st 3lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Simon West

Poor, longstanding maiden who's lost his way again after a better spell last autumn; makes little appeal from the outside stall.

50/1

12th

12

(12)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fighting Chance

9st 3lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Simon West

Poor, longstanding maiden who's lost his way again after a better spell last autumn; makes little appeal from the outside stall.

50/1

7th

9

(7)

25th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fighting Chance

10st 7lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Simon West

26-race maiden who has generally struggled this year and he failed to beat a rival after missing the break over C&D last time; opposable.

25/1

Form: 22857- CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(1)

13th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Burtonwood

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Julie Camacho

7

(9)

29th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Burtonwood

10st 9lb

J: Miss Elle Paterson

T: Julie Camacho

5th

9

(5)

1st Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Burtonwood

8st 12lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Julie Camacho

in touch with leaders, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, beaten inside final furlong

11/2

Form: 56050-

Last run: 137 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Low-level form for Tina Jackson, including in three turf handicaps (6f-1m2f) last summer; however, she's joined yard with a very good record with new recruits and very much enters the reckoning if the market vibes are strong.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(1)

17th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Elisheva

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Off the mark at the 12th attempt in a similar event at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) at the start of the month and put up an even better effort when beaten less than a length into second of 11 in a 0-55 handicap here (7f) eight days ago; strong claims.

7/4

2nd

8

(14)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Elisheva

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Consistent since joining this yard, getting up in the final strides in 6f Kempton classified race eight days ago; not obviously well treated under a 5lb penalty (revised mark 2lb lower) but it's possible she'll kick on now she's got her head in front; return to 7f should suit, too.

5/1

1st

3

(10)

1st Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Elisheva

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

First Polytrack run and has a tricky draw but she's been running well in 6f Tapeta races for new yard and can surely win one of these before long; due to run in first-time cheekpieces in 8.00 Southwell last night.

5/1

Non-runners

Burtonwood

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £22.40
Straight Forecast £16.39
Trifecta £102.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Oriental Lilly

SPOTLIGHT:

Atrafan

RP Ratings:

Jumira Bridge

Telegraph:

Epeius

D Express:

Jkr Cobbler

THE NORTH:

Oriental Lilly

The Star:

Oriental Lilly

The Times:

Atrafan

Daily Mail:

Atrafan

Daily Mirror:

Jumira Bridge

Daily Record:

Jumira Bridge

The Guardian:

Epeius

The Sun:

Epeius