March 13 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

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Scu Selects Expert Tips By BetUK Handicap

  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 2m 0f 120y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Scu Selects Expert Tips By BetUK Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 99-821

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has shown progressive form since stepping up in trip lately, having no problem with the stiffer test when winning in good style at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) five days ago; 5lb penalty to carry but unexposed as a stayer and a repeat of his latest effort would put him right in the mix.
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7

(8)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rock Chant

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

Won three 2m handicaps on AW in the spring, the third of them off today's mark; absent since a heavy defeat at Lingfield four months ago; may need more of a test.

10/1

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11/4

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 2/0-92

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won twice on Polytrack (1m4f/1m6f) in 2021 and was having his third start back from a 15-month absence when second of eight here (1m6f) nine days ago; tackles this far for the first time but respected off the same mark if his stamina holds out.
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3rd

4

(4)

20th Apr 2023

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2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Heath Rise

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Took a couple of runs to find his feet after his long absence but he has been placed in each of his last three starts, including here and also over 2m; should run his race again.

9/2

3rd

2

(7)

1st Apr 2023

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1m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Heath Rise

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Won twice on Polytrack in 2021, latterly over C&D; 15-month absence before Christmas return and he's been back near his best when second at Wolverhampton on last two outings; major player again.

5/2

2nd

2

(6)

13th Mar 2023

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2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heath Rise

9st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Won twice on Polytrack (1m4f/1m6f) in 2021 and was having his third start back from a 15-month absence when second of eight here (1m6f) nine days ago; tackles this far for the first time but respected off the same mark if his stamina holds out.

11/4

Form: 93-253 C BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
All four wins at around 1m4f including twice here, the latest off 1lb higher just over a year ago; stays 1m6f well enough but tackles this far for the first time on his 35th outing so does have something to prove.
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6th

7

(8)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Windsor

Hooves Like Jagger

9st 4lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

in rear, pushed along over 3f out

25/1

6th

7

(8)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Windsor

Hooves Like Jagger

9st 4lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

in rear, pushed along over 3f out, not clear run over 1f out, switched right and some headway inside final furlong

25/1

12th

13

(4)

6th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Windsor

Hooves Like Jagger

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Tony Carroll

Last won in February 2022 and has been absent for 387 days; well treated on form early that year but there is more for him to prove these days on turf, including as sole run on softer than good was a heavy defeat.

25/1

11/1

Form: 296-03 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won twice at this track (1m6f/16.5f) early last year and was having his third start back from 193 days off when a staying-on third of eight back here (1m6f) nine days ago, finishing a head behind Heath Rise; should go well with his stamina not in doubt.
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7th

8

23rd Apr 2023

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

15:15 Stratford

Frame Rate

10st 8lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Carroll Gray

Has a patchy record over hurdles but he comes here on the back of a couple of creditable runs on AW last month; opposable on balance though.

20/1

4th

6

(3)

13th Mar 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Frame Rate

9st 3lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Carroll Gray

midfield

11/1

3rd

6

(6)

4th Mar 2023

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1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Frame Rate

9st 3lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Carroll Gray

Scored twice at this track in the early part of 2022; not in the same form in two runs since returning from layoff, soundly beaten latest; others preferred on recent evidence.

25/1

Form: 412-33 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Looked as good as ever towards the end of last year, winning three times including twice here (making it four wins over C&D in all); has continued to run well since and may find this race is run to suit; much respected.
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1st

7

(6)

19th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Bird For Life

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Usher

Habitual slow starter who has gained nine of her ten wins on the AW, including twice over C&D; likes to come late and needs a good pace to aim at, but despite the smallish field she might get it and is back off her last winning mark; a player if things pan out her way.

6/1

7th

2

(6)

5th Jun 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bird For Life

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mark Usher

towards rear, not clear run 3f out, headway from over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

16/1

5th

2

(14)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

14:40 Southwell (AW)

Bird For Life

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mark Usher

dwelt start, raced in last, detached after 3f

7/1

16/1

Form: 266-75 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Usually seen over hurdles these days and only modest form in three starts on Tapeta during the winter but he is 8lb lower than when winning over C&D in September 2021; could be given a chance if rediscovering anything like that form.
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13

11th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

12:35 Hereford

Robeam

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Michael Mullineaux

Dual hurdle winner in 2022; placed twice on the AW this autumn but his last two Flat runs were disappointing and this chasing debut will be his 82nd career start; 3lb out of the weights; too risky.

66/1

14/1

Form: 63059-

Last run: 211 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won a Newcastle maiden (1m2f, Tapeta) for Mark Johnston in September 2020 but 0-20 in handicaps since including six starts for this yard; returns from seven months off in a first-time tongue-tie and others hold more compelling claims.
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3rd

7

24th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:37 Uttoxeter

Fandabidozi

11st 2lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Gary Hanmer

Two wins and a number of places to his name over hurdles; only 2l away on the AW 16 days ago when returning from a year off; handicapped to go well.

13/2

4th

6

(4)

8th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fandabidozi

8st 10lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Gary Hanmer

Doubled his tally over hurdles when winning at Bangor last April and he was placed there on his next start; disappointing at Aintree when last seen 357 days ago and he's best watched on his return to this sphere.

16/1

3

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 103y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Fandabidozi

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Doubled hurdling tally with clearcut win at Bangor (2m, good) last month and was placed off today's mark there (good to soft) a few days later; Sean Bowen takes the ride today; likely contender again.

7/1

Form: 2845-9

Last run: 62 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Confirmed front-runner who is 7lb lower than when beating three rivals at Pontefract (1m4f, good to firm) last May; couple of fair efforts since returning to Tapeta at Southwell in December but has still to prove that he wants this far.
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9th

8

(3)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Sociologist

8st 6lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

led

16/1

9th

8

(3)

24th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Sociologist

8st 6lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

led

16/1

9th

7

(9)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Sociologist

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Course regular and often a front-runner whose losing run is up to 22, but he ran his best race for a while when fourth of 11 here (1m3f) seven days ago; 0-23 over this trip and further, though, which raises doubts.

12/1

Form: 8273-5

Last run: 66 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Placed on a few occasions on turf/Tapeta for Roger Fell last year but has shown nothing in four starts for this yard (including on hurdle debut last time) and now 0-21; cheekpieces given a go but has plenty to prove, not least stamina.
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5th

6

(7)

27th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Bellshill Beauty

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Regressive and failed to win for Roger Fell; hasn't achieved much for this yard, latterly when pulled up on her debut over hurdles.

20/1

9

(1)

13th Mar 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bellshill Beauty

8st 6lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Placed on a few occasions on turf/Tapeta for Roger Fell last year but has shown nothing in four starts for this yard (including on hurdle debut last time) and now 0-21; cheekpieces given a go but has plenty to prove, not least stamina.

40/1

1

15th Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

14:00 Hereford

Bellshill Beauty

11st 0lb

J: William Kennedy

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Modest (0-20) Flat maiden, her latest three starts being for this yard; limited appeal on hurdling debut.

50/1

Non-runners

Sociologist, Bellshill Beauty

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.00
Straight Forecast £4.49
Tricast £12.45
Trifecta £16.30

Selections

RP Ratings:

Rock Chant

NEWMARKET:

Heath Rise

SPOTLIGHT:

Bird For Life

D Express:

Hooves Like Jagger

The Guardian:

Frame Rate

Telegraph:

Rock Chant

Daily Mail:

Rock Chant

Daily Mirror:

Rock Chant

The Sun:

Rock Chant

Daily Record:

Rock Chant

The Times:

Heath Rise

The Star:

Heath Rise

POSTDATA:

Bird For Life

LAMBOURN:

Bird For Life