March 04 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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Scu Selects Expert Tips By BetUK Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £9936
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Scu Selects Expert Tips By BetUK Restricted Maiden Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 333-

Last run: 194 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Finished third in three novice events (6f/7f, turf/AW) last summer; returns as a 4yo and concedes plenty of weight to the 3yos; however, again has clear place possibilities on form.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Yarmouth

Bill Plumb

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Phil McEntee

A dual C&D scorer last autumn; yet to hit top form this term but he wasn't best drawn when eighth of 12 in 6f Southwell handicap in February; possibilities from an easing mark after a break.

8/1

8th

2

(11)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Bill Plumb

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Phil McEntee

Won twice over 6f at Yarmouth last year and was a close third at Newcastle (6f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) in November; held in sixth at Chelmsford (6f, AW) on his return from a break last time, and better is needed.

25/1

50/1

  • Place: £13.40

Form: 9

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Similar profile to Covertly, having finished down the field in 6f event at Southwell on debut; best watched.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

(5)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mick Says No

9st 3lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Michael Attwater

Whiff of ability on AW in the spring; yet to progress in handicaps and too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

9th

10

27th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Mick Says No

8st 13lb

T: Michael Attwater

Whiff of ability on AW in the spring; yet to progress in handicaps and tailed off on her return from a break at Chelmsford two weeks ago.

20/1

9th

7

(3)

12th Oct 2023

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Mick Says No

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

prominent

16/1

OUR TIP

13/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 43-554

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
One of the main players judged on his placed effort at Newbury (6f) last July; has not repeated that form since switched to AW this year but a first-time tongue-tie may help.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(10)

6th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:30 Yarmouth

More Than A Grey

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Marco Botti

0-9; respectable fifth, despite taking a good hold, in 7f AW handicaps the last twice; may settle better and show improvement with hood now fitted (replaces other headgear); one to consider.

11/2

5th

4

(6)

8th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:50 Chelmsford (AW)

More Than A Grey

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Marco Botti

0-8; ties in with Captain Wentworth on last-time-out Kempton running (upped to 7f) but shaped as if he ideally needs a return to sprinting; goes in new headgear.

10/1

5th

8

(11)

10th May 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

More Than A Grey

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

Hasn't gone on, the cheekpieces not looking to help on soft last time; the tongue-tie (tried on last two starts) comes off in this first venture beyond sprint distances.

12/1

9/4

Form: 3-82

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Placed over 7f in two of her three starts, all on Tapeta, most recently 50-1 second behind short-priced favourite at Newcastle; holds leading claims provided she copes with this drop in distance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(8)

1st May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:28 Beverley

Tondeuse

8st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

AW form includes two placed efforts over 7f; distant second in heavy-ground claimer over 6f at Leicester on turf debut (wore blinkers) but may benefit from this step back up in trip; now goes in cheekpieces.

10/1

2nd

4

(8)

14th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Leicester

Tondeuse

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

in rear, soon pushed along

8/1

6th

5

(2)

6th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Tondeuse

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, prominent

10/1

5th
3 (7)
Zeno

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to 5f-5.5f winner Iffranesia (including AW/Listed), half-brother to two winners; dam Fr 7f-7.5f winner, half-sister to King's Stand winner Chineur; one of two newcomers in the field; market instructive.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(7)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zeno

8st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Off the mark with a narrow success in a four-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) last month; dropped away over C&D last time and others bring stronger claims.

10/1

7th

6

(10)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zeno

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Robert Cowell

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when beating Battle Point at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) 19 days ago; that was a last-gasp win in a four-runner race but he travelled well for a long way and is only 2lb higher here; respected back on Tapeta.

4/1

1st

3

(4)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

13:40 Lingfield (AW)

Zeno

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Robert Cowell

Best effort since debut when making the frame at Chelmsford last week but was still beaten just over 3l; more is needed.

4/1

Form: 3-4 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown clear promise in a couple of AW races, finishing third over 6f at Chelmsford then 2l fourth over 7f at Newcastle; beaten favourite last time but still ran creditably; major contender on the figures.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(11)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Lady Beechfield

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Showed promise in two AW races (6f-7f) but was entitled to run better the final time at Wolverhampton (6f); has a fair bit to prove off this mark switching to soft turf.

10/1

6th

7

(10)

4th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Beechfield

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has shown clear promise in a couple of AW races, finishing third over 6f at Chelmsford then 2l fourth over 7f at Newcastle; beaten favourite last time but still ran creditably; major contender on the figures.

5/2

4th

9

(7)

14th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Beechfield

8st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

slightly awkward start and slowly into stride, soon recovered and in touch with leaders

9/2

Form: 5657-3

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Modest third in similar event at Chelmsford (6f) last Saturday, taking record to 0-9; looking well exposed now and has a lot to find on ratings.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(3)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pink Stripes

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Lisa Williamson

30-race maiden; placed over 5f here in July, but precious little to enthuse about since, including when reluctant to load in this headgear combination at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) last Thursday; better to look elsewhere.

25/1

8th

10

(8)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:00 Pontefract

Pink Stripes

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Lisa Williamson

Third at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in July but well beaten on her three runs since and now 0-29; blinkers go on; best to look elsewhere.

40/1

6th

8

(2)

9th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pink Stripes

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Lisa Williamson

Exposed 28-race maiden; placed over C&D in July and had an excuse here last time; others still much more appealing for win purposes.

16/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
2,000gns 2yo; by Bated Breath; dam unplaced 5f-1m, half-sister to winners Danzeno (5f-6f including Group 3) and Demora (5f inc Listed); the betting should be helpful on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(10)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:45 Southwell (AW)

Dercol

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin Frost

Inconsistent results at about 6f, though looked much better than the bare result at Wolverhampton on penultimate outing; now 0-7 but this new trip is a possible source of improvement; not ruled out.

15/2

6th

7

(7)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

13:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dercol

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Kevin Frost

Promising efforts in C&D events last March; not yet had a chance to show what he can do in handicaps as he's been seriously hampered in both attempts for new yard (hood fitted latest, retained) but capable of going well.

9/1

8th

6

27th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dercol

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Kevin Frost

towards rear

20/1

12/1

Form: 5

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed signs of ability in 7f event at Kempton in January, finishing fifth; that race has thrown up a couple of winners since; open to improvement and could go well.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(5)

13th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Cabaret Show

9st 4lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Tom Ward

0-6 and yet to be placed; however, showed some promise at Chelmsford the last twice and gives the impression there may be a bigger effort in her; not without hope.

16/1

7th

2

(5)

9th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Cabaret Show

9st 8lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Tom Ward

Only a modest fifth to Nemorum over C&D 12 days ago, taking record to 0-5; however, may still prove capable of better, being a 3yo filly who retains low mileage.

9/1

5th

3

(7)

28th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Cabaret Show

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Ward

in rear, some headway when not clear run over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

12/1

Form: 4-7

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outran his 40-1 odds in C&D contest on debut, finishing fourth; lesser effort at Southwell since and may just be one for handicaps but the return to this venue looks a positive.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(5)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Smasher

9st 5lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Goes well here and has twice won over C&D; 2lb lower than his last winning mark and although two of his last three starts have been below par, they were at Chelmsford; likely contender back here.

7/1

6th

5

(4)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Smasher

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Attwater

Five-time AW winner over 6f, most recently at Kempton in October off today's mark; unfortunate not to finish closer there ten days ago but this drop back in trip may not prove ideal.

7/1

5th

3

(4)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Kempton (AW)

Smasher

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Won twice over C&D last year and back off the same mark as for the latest in October; respected, especially if getting a solid pace to aim at.

7/2

33/1

Form:

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always towards rear in 6f contest at Southwell last week, having been friendless in the betting; needs to leave that debut form well behind.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(7)

25th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Covertly

8st 6lb

J: Franny Norton

T: George Boughey

Not finished within 9l of the winner in five starts over 6f-1m2f on turf/AW; cheekpieces will need to make a big difference.

20/1

9th

14

(3)

17th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:10 Bath

Covertly

9st 0lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: George Boughey

prominent, led after 1f, ridden over 2f out, headed under 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

6th

12

(6)

1st May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:18 Bath

Covertly

9st 3lb

J: Connor Planas

T: George Boughey

slowly into stride

7/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £416.90
Straight Forecast £403.70
Trifecta £2045.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tondeuse

POSTDATA:

Lady Beechfield

NEWMARKET:

Bill Plumb

D Express:

Lady Beechfield

The Star:

Lady Beechfield

RP Ratings:

Tondeuse

Telegraph:

Tondeuse

The Guardian:

Tondeuse

Daily Mail:

Tondeuse

Daily Mirror:

Tondeuse

The Sun:

Tondeuse

Daily Record:

Tondeuse

The Times:

Bill Plumb