December 13 / 14.00 Lingfield (AW)

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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

  • Prize money: £8208
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 427311 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won seven of first 16 starts for current connections and has found the winning groove again of late; given canny ride last week and hat-trick could be achieved under 5lb penalty (he's 2lb well in) if this pans out as favourably returned to shorter.
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16th

15

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon off a 7lb higher mark; didn't run badly at Nottingham (5f, good) on penultimate start and a wide draw offers an excuse at Chester since.

33/1

10th

13

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon off a 5lb higher mark; didn't run badly at Nottingham 12 days ago (5f, good) but he has a double-figure stall to contend with and could prove vulnerable.

16/1

4th

9

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Intervention

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Appleby

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and has done all his winning over 6f/7f; inconsistent since last success; 0-12 over 5f and doesn't look the answer.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: -31694

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Picked up for just 5,000gns in September having won three times in Germany; did much better on second start for new connections latest but main concern is whether he'll be quick enough for a first crack at sprinting around here.
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4th

6

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Way To Dubai

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Has won only once since making his British debut in October 2023; has threatened plenty of times but has been very poor in last two races.

14/1

12th

2

(11)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Way To Dubai

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

He's won just once since making his British debut in October 2023; however, that came this January (7f, AW) and a slow start proved costly when back at 6f at Southwell last Thursday; effective on turf and might not be far away now back up in trip.

12/1

8th

9

(5)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Way To Dubai

8st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

1m win in January and back to his recent best when a close third at Lingfield last week; runs off the same mark today but he would be more appealing over an extra furlong.

5/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 40-076 D

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
0-7 in handicap company but mark is easing; second and third runs back from gelding operation and 415-day break on Tapeta in September/October weren't too bad; more is needed switched to Polytrack though.
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7th

6

(6)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Bosh

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Dods

Absent since finishing fifth over C&D two months ago; 0-10 for current stable but remains well handicapped on historical data; admittedly doesn't seem the force of old.

12/1

3rd

2

(6)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

13:55 Catterick

Bosh

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Four-time winner who has come down 15lb in the handicap since the start of the season but isn't obviously shaping as if he's about to exploit it.

12/1

14/1

Form: 811296 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
40-1 scorer over track and trip in March and capitalised on lower turf mark by winning back to back in the summer; didn't do enough in lesser C&D contest six weeks ago to be considered for this; blinkers return to accompany hood.
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8th

4

(1)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Kempton (AW)

Count Otto

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Amanda Perrett

One C&D success among a magnificent total of 13 wins; below best at Epsom last week but he showed he retains plenty of ability since absence when a front-running second of eight at Lingfield (6f, AW) in June; can give it a good shot from rail draw back on AW.

7/1

6th

7

(5)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

13:35 Epsom

Count Otto

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Amanda Perrett

10yo who has won 13 times, including twice over C&D; last success was in 2023 but he's well treated on old form and was a front-running second on AW when last seen in June; dangerous back from a break.

3/1

8

(6)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Count Otto

9st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Amanda Perrett

Conditions to suit and he's on a good mark but this veteran has been well beaten in two runs since returning from a long absence and this looks a tough race in which to bounce back.

33/1

Form: 057000 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Uncompetitive since switched to handicaps, including following gelding operation two ago and wind surgery latest; looks up against it again from wide draw having just second AW start.
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4th

5

(15)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Rousing Encore

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Promising second on reappearance at Newcastle and better than the bare results suggest since, meeting significant trouble in running in a big field at York last time; could play a major role if getting the breaks.

11/1

15th

19

(11)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Rousing Encore

8st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Merely fifth on his last two starts, following a very promising second on his reappearance at Newcastle (6f, AW); however, he won this last year (good to firm) and is handicapped to be in the mix if he's back on song.

14/1

5th

2

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:27 Doncaster

Rousing Encore

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Not much room for manoeuvre off this mark but has resumed in good form, latterly when inclined to pull hard at Newmarket (6f) in a race not run to suit; usually ridden patiently these days but has made all more than once in the past; a lot may hinge on how things unfold early.

8/1

OUR TIP

13/2

Form: 051007 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Back on AW for the first time in over two years when winning easily at Southwell in September and ran better than it looked in 0-105 at Newcastle 32 days ago; big chance if this sets up for the closers.
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14th

9

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:35 York

Gulliver

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Four course wins to his name and he rolled back the years when sweeping through to win a Class 5 handicap at Thirsk five weeks ago (6f, soft); not handicapped out of things up 6lb but this is a deeper race and it might not set up quite so favourably for him.

9/1

14th

9

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:35 York

Gulliver

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Four course wins to his name and he rolled back the years when sweeping through to win a Class 5 handicap at Thirsk five weeks ago (6f, soft); not handicapped out of things up 6lb but this is a deeper race and it might not set up quite so favourably for him.

9/1

1st

8

(9)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Thirsk

Gulliver

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

in rear

4/1

Form: 326208 C

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Runner-up off breaks of 102 days and 67 days so could feasibly play a part here; out of form when last seen and is opposable on balance.
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4th

1

(1)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:40 Yarmouth

Rocking Ends

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Clover

Three-time winner on good to firm last year, including over C&D in August off a mark 1lb higher than today's; 0-4 in Bahrain this winter but now returns to Britain on a handy mark having been off for 83 days; could have this run to suit and holds claims.

11/1

7

(14)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:07 Southwell (AW)

Rocking Ends

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Clover

Has gone 3-4 in cheekpieces and was drawn out of contention in the defeat at Goodwood; however, the handicapper is creeping closer and this race demands his best form yet.

12/1

1

(1)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

15:20 Yarmouth

Rocking Ends

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Clover

Has won two of his last three and was drawn out of contention when beaten at Goodwood; always in a good place before doing it comfortably at Windsor (5f, good to firm); 7lb rise asks a question but he's on top of his game.

6/4

Form: 034004 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Low mileage on AW and 6f looks worth revisiting given he did some decent late work from a poor track position over the minimum trip at Wolverhampton last time; handicapped to play major part.
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6th

9

(2)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

13:55 Catterick

Ancient Times

9st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Harry Eustace

Weakened quickly at Southwell 15 days ago but had been a model of consistency in 2025 prior to that, winning twice (including C&D) and placed on three other occasions; capable of bouncing back.

7/1

12th

5

(5)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Ancient Times

9st 10lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Series of good runs this year, winning twice and placed on his other three starts with the latest over 5f here 12 days ago; no obvious reason why he wouldn't be in the thick of the action once again.

5/1

10/1

Form: 962313 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Small field should have been right up her street at Wolverhampton last week given she likes to dominate but she checked out quickly; had snapped long losing run at Chelmsford the time before when ridden by Rossa Ryan for the one and only time; her 62nd start is set to be her first here.
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8th

3

(1)

26th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Salisbury

Cuban Breeze

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Last two wins at 6f but has been shaping as if this return to 5f will suit; defied higher marks twice under Pat Cosgrave in the summer of 2022 and holds major claims on that form.

9/1

4th

3

(8)

7th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:28 Haydock

Cuban Breeze

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

led

8/1

6th

3

(7)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:40 Windsor

Cuban Breeze

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Won a big race over C&D in 2022 off 6lb higher; only 1lb higher than for her game success at Chelmsford in November but she'll need to be somewhere near her best on this return from five months off.

6/1

10/1

Form: 310986

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won the Dash off 2lb higher in June and was effective on AW and over this far at two/three; needs to step up on what we've seen of late.
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7

(12)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

18:50 Southwell (AW)

Navello

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Latest run at Nottingham is easy to forgive (unsuitable ground) and he had recorded a career-best RPR when winning at Wolverhampton (5f) on his penultimate start; no issue with 6f but 5f is possibly his optimum.

20/1

7

(12)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

18:50 Southwell (AW)

Navello

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

in rear, eased and pulled up over 4f out

20/1

7th

2

(3)

16th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:50 Nottingham

Navello

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

prominent

11/1

Form: 174334 CD

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won first three starts following gelding operation for Kevin Philippart de Foy (legs two and three over C&D) and not beaten far last few; market can guide starting out for new yard from widest draw.
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1st

6

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Expert Agent

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Won at Kempton (6f, AW) last month and second of 11 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) next time; this in-form 6yo is one to consider.

6/1

2nd

8

(8)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:08 Windsor

Expert Agent

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Generally in good form on AW since December and regained the winning thread at Kempton (6f) most recently; goes without usual cheekpieces but that was also the case when he scored over C&D (off 2lb higher) in 2024; warrants respect.

3/1

1st

9

(3)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Expert Agent

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Style of racing can leave him a hostage to fortune but he is well handicapped and has been threatening something bigger of late; should get a pace to aim at this time and he is greatly respected.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.90
Straight Forecast £26.37
Tricast £137.65
Trifecta £132.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Intervention

SPOTLIGHT:

Ancient Times

Daily Mail:

Expert Agent

The Sun:

Rocking Ends

The Guardian:

Buccabay

The Times:

Bosh

TOPSPEED:

Gulliver

RP RATINGS:

Ancient Times

D Express:

Ancient Times

Telegraph:

Intervention

Daily Mirror:

Intervention

The Star:

Intervention

Daily Record:

Intervention