January 31 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

20.00

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Scu Selects Expert Tips By BetUK Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0223-8

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Placed in three 6f races here this winter but she wasn't at her best in a similar grade here two weeks ago (first-time blinkers, retained); dropped 2lb and perhaps this first crack at 5f will spark something extra from her.
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No / Draw
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1st

4

(8)

31st Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Bluebird

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

made all, raced freely, pushed along and quickened 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds

5/1

8th

4

(13)

17th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bluebird

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

prominent, ridden and briefly disputed lead over 1f out

4/1

3rd

1

(9)

29th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Bluebird

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Two good efforts over C&D since the visor went on, latterly chasing home a handicap blot last week; from a fine family and a win would boost her paddock value; solid contender at this level.

5/2

2nd
9 (5)
Stroxx

7/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 25-832

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
35-race maiden; comes here on the back of two good C&D runs but more minor money is perhaps his best hope once again.
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8th

9

(7)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Placed at Newcastle in January (5f) but no progress in three runs since; has a rare outing over 6f tonight.

20/1

6th

8

(8)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Knocking on and been patchy since returning from a break, finishing well behind Kipp Kelly at Wolverhampton, then behind Desert Master here six days ago; others are more likely.

16/1

6th

9

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Welcome signs of a revival when third over C&D in January but failed to fire at Wolverhampton three weeks ago (drawn wide); not a solid option.

25/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 8559-9 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
After an encouraging start to 2022 his form rather headed south and he hasn't fired in two runs on AW this winter either; returning to 5f can help but he does have something to prove for now.
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5th

4

(7)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Dapper Man

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

led, went clear halfway, headed over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

7/2

6th

7

(12)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dapper Man

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Regularly leads; winning haul well into double figures but better at 5f than 6f and has weakened all three starts at this trip over the winter; best watched.

16/1

7th

11

(2)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Dapper Man

9st 3lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Regularly leads; multiple winner who is well treated with The Tron on 5f course form last May but, like that one, he has much more to prove over 6f, having found little in two C&D runs this winter.

14/1

Form: 3082-5 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won three sprint handicaps on turf in 2021; looked to retain ability in a light 2022 campaign and she looked in need of the run when returning from a break here three weeks ago; drops in class today and needs taking seriously.
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1

(3)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

14:20 Nottingham

Snow Berry

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Appleby

Four-time course winner, three over this trip, who was second in this race last year; running well since comeback in May, placed all three starts including a win over C&D (good; Soldiers Design third) in June; solid third over 6f here last time, despite a messy start; contender again.

9/2

3rd

5

(7)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

15:57 Nottingham

Snow Berry

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Winning for a fourth time here two weeks ago (5f; dual 6f winner), overcoming a slow start to prevail narrowly; just 3lb higher.

2/1

12/1

Form: 4560-5 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
The winner of just one of his 29 starts, a 5f Yarmouth handicap last summer when trained by Mick Appleby; latest run was the better of his two efforts for this yard, beaten under 3l into fifth at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (bled from the nose); others look safer.
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9th

9

(7)

15th Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Ubahha

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Yarmouth win (5f, soft) for Mick Appleby last summer was his only success in 31 starts; showed a little bit in a couple of outings for this yard in January, but comfortably held in a 0-50 classified event at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) last time; has bled from the nose on more than one occasion.

14/1

9

(10)

6th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ubahha

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

On dangerous mark but he's won just one of his 31 starts and was never involved behind Rockley Point at Southwell (5f classified) 11 days ago; not hard to have reservations.

14/1

8th

12

(11)

23rd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Ubahha

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Has won just one of his 30 starts but has been a fair fifth in handicaps the last twice, over C&D most recently, and that form reads pretty well now dropped into a 0-50 classified; could be involved.

8/1

Form: 07-664 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
It has been a long time since the last of his seven wins, all achieved over 5f at Newcastle, but he is down in the weights and didn't run badly in a well-contested 0-55 at Newcastle last week; others are more appealing for win purposes though.
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10th

11

(3)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Another Angel

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

led

25/1

10th

11

(3)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Another Angel

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

led

25/1

10th

7

(3)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Another Angel

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Eight-time C&D winner who's into the veteran stage and on the downgrade, arriving on a losing run of 18; is entitled to have come on for last month's Southwell run, following a short break, and the return here will suit.

10/1

12/1

Form: 948-54 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
C&D winner (Fibresand) who ran a creditable race when fourth over C&D 11 days ago (first-time cheekpieces, retained); a bit more will be needed to come out on top this time but it's not out of the question.
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5th

3

(6)

11th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amazing Amaya

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

Held off Rockley Point to win C&D classified last month but was unable to land a telling blow when back in a handicap here a fortnight ago and might remain a shade vulnerable off current mark; usually ridden patiently.

10/1

7th

11

(1)

28th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amazing Amaya

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

took keen hold, held up in rear, ridden and brief headway on inner 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

5/1

1st

1

(6)

6th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amazing Amaya

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

Her last win was two years ago but she's well handicapped on her old form and finished well to go close behind Astrophysics (runs in 4:55) over C&D three weeks ago; respected.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 376-34 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has run some sound races in defeat on AW this winter, most recently a close fourth in a 0-70 at Lingfield three weeks ago; first run at this track but he can't be ruled out.
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9th

12

(5)

31st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:54 Lingfield (AW)

Storm Melody

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ali Stronge

in touch with leaders

25/1

11th

10

(6)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Storm Melody

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ali Stronge

Multiple winner down the years and he retains some ability despite being well into the veteran stage; missed the break when well backed at Lingfield on penultimate start but had no excuses here last week; others stronger for win purposes.

14/1

6th

8

(5)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Storm Melody

8st 11lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ali Stronge

towards rear

13/2

Form: 5663-3

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden but he has shown ability, including at Wolverhampton two weeks ago where he was a solid third in a better race (first start after a gelding operation); one to take seriously at this level.
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5th

8

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:30 Brighton

Battle Point

9st 2lb

T: Michael Attwater

Has made the frame a few times over C&D, but a record of 1-49 doesn't make him an appealing proposition.

12/1

10th

11

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Battle Point

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Michael Attwater

1-48, the win gained over 5f here in 2023; back from a break with three pretty good efforts this year, the latest a 66-1 fourth at Kempton (6f), but still makes only limited appeal.

16/1

4th

11

(8)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Battle Point

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Michael Attwater

Respectable efforts in classified events (5f) in last two runs but it's almost three years since his sole win and others are preferred; one of three runners for the yard.

14/1

Form: 645-88

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-24 but she has some ability and is much better than she was able to show over C&D 11 days ago, not getting a clear run and her rider accepting the situation from some way out; new blinkers replace usual cheekpieces today and her rider takes off a useful 7lb; no surprise to see her fare much better this time.
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9th

5

(10)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Enchanted Night

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Charlie Wallis

slowly into stride, switched left soon after start, in rear

33/1

6th

10

(8)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:17 Lingfield (AW)

Enchanted Night

8st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Wallis

Record is just 1-59, the win on turf; never landed a blow in classified event last month on debut for new yard; opposed.

33/1

6th

10

(8)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:17 Lingfield (AW)

Enchanted Night

8st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Wallis

Record is just 1-59, the win on turf; never landed a blow in classified event last month on debut for new yard; opposed.

33/1

33/1

Form: 37-779

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who looks to be going the wrong way; slowly away and well beaten in a C&D 0-50 classified event here last week; others look stronger for win purposes.
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10th

8

(8)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Six O Hearts

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

13-race maiden with a very patchy overall record; step up in trip needs to have a big effect.

33/1

9th

11

(4)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Six O Hearts

9st 1lb

J: Molly Presland

T: Scott Dixon

towards rear

33/1

7th

8

(2)

13th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Six O Hearts

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Maiden; best AW form, including a placed effort, came over this C&D in late 2022; poor results elsewhere this year but could revive back here in first-time headgear.

20/1

Form: 103-63 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Four C&D wins to his name, the latest off 1lb lower in September; a couple of good efforts here this winter and he looks more likely to give his running than some.
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2nd

7

(5)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Brandy Station

9st 5lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Lisa Williamson

pressed leader, outpaced over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, went second final strides, ran on

20/1

2nd

7

(5)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Brandy Station

9st 5lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Lisa Williamson

pressed leader, outpaced over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, went second final strides, ran on

20/1

6th

8

(11)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Brandy Station

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Lisa Williamson

Four-time C&D winner; returned from 257 days off with an easy win in a weak four-runner race at Ffos Las in June (5f, good to soft); less good twice since and others have more convincing claims.

10/1

Non-runners

Brandy Station

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £27.60
Straight Forecast £29.81
Tricast £242.03
Trifecta £225.40

Selections

RP Ratings:

Bluebird

Daily Mirror:

Stroxx

The Guardian:

Brandy Station

SPOTLIGHT:

Snow Berry

Telegraph:

Ubahha

Daily Mail:

Amazing Amaya

D Express:

Dapper Man

POSTDATA:

Another Angel

NEWMARKET:

Bluebird

The Times:

Bluebird

The Sun:

Bluebird

Daily Record:

Stroxx

The Star:

Brandy Station