December 12 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

20.00

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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 6f 21y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.50

Form: -86821

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has progressed the last twice when beaten a length into second of 13 here (1m3f) in September and making all at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) last month to beat a subsequent winner; only 2lb higher and the longer trip should be within range on breeding; respected.
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7th

2

(4)

11th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Savvy Brilliance

9st 11lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Low-mileage son of Cracksman who landed 1m6f handicap here in December before doing really well to complete his hat-trick at Wolverhampton (2m) the following month when carried very wide on the home turn; big player after a break.

6/4

7th

2

(4)

11th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Savvy Brilliance

9st 11lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Low-mileage son of Cracksman who landed 1m6f handicap here in December before doing really well to complete his hat-trick at Wolverhampton (2m) the following month when carried very wide on the home turn; big player after a break.

6/4

1st

6

(11)

7th Jan 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Savvy Brilliance

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

in touch with leaders

9/4

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 264

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in his three starts over 1m4f on the AW (off 252 days after his debut); nicely bred and no surprise if he shows even more now upped in trip for his handicap debut.
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5th

7

(7)

13th Mar 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Barrel Aged

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Marco Botti

Lightly raced 4yo who bids for a hat-trick after winning at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) and over C&D in January (first two clear); up another 7lb, but he remains open to further progress; major player.

11/8

1st

11

(4)

24th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Barrel Aged

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Marco Botti

Low-mileage son of Golden Horn who got off the mark in 1m6f Southwell handicap 19 days ago, showing a good attitude to edge out De Vega's Warrior; meets that rival on 1lb worse terms now but this step up in trip will suit; big shout.

11/4

1st

11

(10)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

15:32 Southwell (AW)

Barrel Aged

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Marco Botti

in touch with leaders, smooth headway and challenging over 2f out, led and hung right over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, faced challenge towards finish, just held on

7/2

14/1

  • Place: £6.20

Form: 947763

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer who has won just two of his last 37 starts but he ran better when third of nine at Chelmsford (2m, Polytrack) last time (form working out well) and is 1lb below his last winning mark; has won on Tapeta (at Wolverhampton) and could go well on return from a two-month break.
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1st

1

(6)

15th Feb 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Socially Shady

9st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Hold-up performer with a poor strike-rate; close fifth at Kempton (2m) last time in a race that wasn't run to suit and the prospect of another steady pace reduces his appeal.

7/2

5th

1

(10)

27th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Socially Shady

9st 12lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Hold-up performer who is hard to win with (4-44) and needs everything to fall right, which didn't happen when a never-dangerous third at Southwell last month; capable but not without risk.

5/1

20/1

Form: 521379

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Showed some fair form for Hugo Palmer, including a Wolverhampton success (1m4f, Tapeta) in September, but well held on stable debut at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) three weeks ago; tongue-tie (absent last time) returns but she still has stamina to prove and others make more appeal.
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7th

4

(7)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

15:30 Yarmouth

Eloped

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

Both wins were over 1m4f on Wolverhampton AW, the latest in January; close third of seven over C&D (good) on latest start, which was only her third run on turf; remote when out of her depth on heavy, her only run on softer than good; place chance (like most of these) if the ground is okay.

10/1

3rd

1

(5)

4th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

18:25 Yarmouth

Eloped

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

Recorded her second AW win when scoring at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in January but she was only fourth of six at Newcastle last time and was beaten 4l; bit to prove again after that and she's struggled in both previous runs on turf.

8/1

3rd

1

(5)

4th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

18:25 Yarmouth

Eloped

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

Recorded her second AW win when scoring at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in January but she was only fourth of six at Newcastle last time and was beaten 4l; bit to prove again after that and she's struggled in both previous runs on turf.

8/1

Form: 115352 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Completed a four-timer earlier in the year, the first win over hurdles and the last two over 16.5f here; back to form when beaten just half a length over C&D 18 days ago; further probably suits him ideally, but still a player off just 1lb higher.
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5

14th Jan 2026

Good

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

14:40 Newbury

Kiss My Face

11st 10lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Hurdles record of 5-32 includes wins over 3m on good ground at Wetherby in October and Haydock latest start; holding his form well and is better than ever; may remain competitive.

12/1

4

19th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 1f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Warwick

Kiss My Face

11st 8lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Running well at present and he followed a Wetherby win (3m) in October with a solid third at Bangor (2m7f, also good), despite giving Joe Anderson a workout, 12 days later; has form on soft and is one to consider.

8/1

6

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Kiss My Face

11st 6lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Arguably posted career-best performance when winning at Warwick (3m, good) 12 days ago, but is 6lb higher in a stronger race and not always one to rely upon; others appeal more.

11/2

Form: 742222

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
0-23 Flat/hurdles but runner-up in his last four starts on the AW, including when beaten by a dual subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) last time; up another 1lb but likely to go well again.
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6th

8

(7)

15th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Doublethetrouble

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: John Butler

No problem with conditions and he's run some sound races in defeat on AW this year; might find a few better treated.

8/1

6th

8

(7)

15th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Doublethetrouble

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: John Butler

No problem with conditions and he's run some sound races in defeat on AW this year; might find a few better treated.

8/1

5th

1

(2)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Doublethetrouble

9st 12lb

J: Katrine Holm

T: John Butler

in touch with leaders, not clear run and dropped to rear over 2f out, headway inside final 110yds, not pace to challenge

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 503568

Last run: 108 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Wolverhampton maiden winner (1m4f, Tapeta) for Brian Ellison a year ago but form under both codes since the summer has been modest (including three starts for this yard); usual cheekpieces removed; best watched for now.
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2nd

2

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:25 Musselburgh

Punxsutawney Phil

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Won over C&D in December and by 16l at Newcastle (extended 2m4f) in February, both from the front on good to soft; disappointing in his two runs in between and again on latest start but he was brought out quickly under a penalty in the latter; visor replaces his usual cheekpieces.

14/1

3

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

14:45 Huntingdon

Punxsutawney Phil

11st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Won at Musselburgh (3m) in December and by 16l at Newcastle (extended 2m4f) last Thursday, both from the front on good to soft; disappointing in his two runs in between but he'd have a huge chance under this penalty if that form from last week (a narrow career best) is repeated.

2/1

3

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

Punxsutawney Phil

11st 11lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Won over 3m at Musselburgh in December (good to soft); rather disappointing in his two runs since and needs to bounce back.

16/1

11/1

Form: 473844 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Down another 1lb having run with credit to finish fourth at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) in his last two starts but now 0-22 and others have more to recommend them.
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7th

8

(4)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Super Stars

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Ran well when beaten just over a length into third of nine behind a couple of these over C&D in January; given a short break since and can go well fresh, but he is now 0-24 and others look a bit more solid.

7/1

3rd

6

(9)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Super Stars

9st 3lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

23-race maiden; wasn't beaten far (1.75l) when fourth to today's rival Spirit Of Ash over C&D in November, and meets that mare on improved terms if factoring in the 7lb claim of Tom Kiely-Marshall; latest effort excusable (1m6f), so isn't a forlorn hope from a career-low mark.

5/1

8th

12

(4)

12th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Super Stars

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

midfield

11/1

7/1

Form: 523336

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-11 but placed in four of her first five handicaps (closely matched with Doublethetrouble on Newcastle October running); her stable debut at Chelmsford (2m, Polytrack) three weeks ago caught the attention of the stewards; could go well.
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5th

9

(1)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Natacata

9st 2lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

took keen hold, pressed leader, led narrowly after 3f, joined 4f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

9/2

5th

9

(1)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Natacata

9st 2lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

took keen hold, pressed leader, led narrowly after 3f, joined 4f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

9/2

2nd

7

(2)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Natacata

9st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

15-race maiden but has run with credit in recent starts, second at Chelmsford (2m) before fifth over C&D; place claims.

6/1

16/1

Form: 220230 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 1m6f/2m on Polytrack, the latest in May last year; twice placed on turf (1m5f/2m) in October and poor effort at Catterick last time may have been down to the heavy ground, but others look more solid.
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4th

3

(8)

7th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Beggarman

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Hughie Morrison

Won twice at Ffos Las last year but he's scored on AW on four occasions, including first time out in 2024; absent since a heavy defeat at Newbury (1m4f, soft) in October but is back on a workable mark for his reappearance.

12/1

14

(2)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:50 Newbury

Beggarman

10st 6lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Hughie Morrison

Won twice in small fields at Ffos Las (1m6f/2m) this summer and creditable fourth at Goodwood 13 days ago; placed twice on soft but has a poor record on heavy, including penultimate start, which clouds his each-way claims.

8/1

6/1

Form: 21-752

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
1-6 when trained in France and 1-11 on Jersey but ran very well when beaten a neck on stable debut at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta; 80-1) eight days ago, clear of the third; the winner followed up back there on Sunday so this one would have a fine chance if building on that effort from same mark.
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10th

2

(2)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rubeus

10st 0lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

Has run well on two of his three runs for Scott Dixon, last time benefiting from a forward ride over C&D with the blinkers back on; fighting chance off just 3lb higher.

12/1

1st

3

(4)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rubeus

9st 11lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

Successful in France/Jersey; close second at this venue (1m6f) on debut for new yard but needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat at Southwell later in December.

12/1

11th

8

(9)

12th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Rubeus

9st 8lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

in rear

6/1

33/1

Form: 773-68

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-17 Flat/hurdles and her three efforts for this yard since returning in October from seven months off don't provided a compelling case for her here; the tongue-tie needs to make a big difference.
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7th

3

29th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

19:50 Cartmel

Libby

11st 4lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Rebecca Menzies

0-5 over fences and 0-24 overall but has posted two pretty good efforts to finish third in a visor this month, latterly at Perth (2m, good to soft) a fortnight ago; major player if judged on that evidence.

5/1

3rd

5

15th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:22 Perth

Libby

10st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Rebecca Menzies

soon raced in second, not fluent 4 out, pressed leader 3 out, lost ground approaching last, lost second inside final 110yds

7/2

3rd

5

15th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:22 Perth

Libby

10st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ex-Irish, longstanding maiden who fared better at Sedgefield last Friday (first-time visor; has worn cheekpieces) despite again not jumping well; this mark should be within range when she puts in a decent round.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £19.30
Straight Forecast £14.96
Tricast £295.16
Trifecta £265.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Savvy Brilliance

SPOTLIGHT:

Rubeus

The Times:

Natacata

POSTDATA:

Doublethetrouble

Daily Mail:

Barrel Aged

Telegraph:

Savvy Brilliance

The Star:

Savvy Brilliance

Daily Record:

Savvy Brilliance

D Express:

Natacata

The Sun:

Doublethetrouble

The Guardian:

Rubeus

Daily Mirror:

Rubeus