December 20 / 13.45 Lingfield (AW)

13.45

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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

1st
6 (8)
Habooba

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 527922

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who has finished second in 6f handicaps at Chelmsford on her last two starts; now 2lb higher but she still has time to do better.
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10th

9

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Habooba

9st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: T J Kent

Has bundles of early speed and she used it to good effect at both Kempton (6f) and York (5f) in the first half of the season; ran better than the 5l defeat suggests behind Shagraan at Beverley last time but, even so, it appeared to highlight her limitations at this level.

40/1

8

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Beverley

Habooba

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: T J Kent

Has progressed with virtually every run since joining her current yard in 2023, winning five handicaps; her latest success at York in May was a personal best by some way and showed she's at least as effective at 5f as 6f; in much deeper here but she still looks unexposed and could have a say.

14/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 222224 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Keeps running well in defeat but he's proving a thorn in the side of punters, his latest fourth (met trouble) behind Sixties Chic the fifth time in succession he's been a beaten favourite; no doubt he has the ability to go close granted some luck in running.
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7th

2

(11)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Mumayaz

10st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Versatile 7yo who has won ten times at up to 1m; hasn't made an impact since his Leicester win (6f, good to firm) in May but he had lots of traffic issues at Newbury three weeks ago; can put a line through that and he's a player if he gets some luck this time.

8/1

6th

4

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:05 Newbury

Mumayaz

9st 13lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 4lb higher than when winning at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in May but has been pretty consistent since rejoining Tony Carroll in March and probably won't be far away.

8/1

3rd
4 (10)
Ithra

16/1

  • Place: £7.40

Form: 273435

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ran poorly in a Newcastle novice last time; her close Kempton fourth in October brings her into the reckoning but she's not ideally drawn for a prominent racer and the new headgear will need to have a positive effect.
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9th

5

(8)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Ithra

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

0-10 but she has't run badly in handicaps on her last three starts; other pace to contend with in today's field, though, and she may come up short once more.

9/1

6th

1

(4)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ithra

10st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Prominent racer who is currently 0-9; ran well in first-time blinkers at Lingfield last month but she wasn't in quite the same form at Kempton last week; others appeal more today.

9/2

4th

1

(5)

3rd Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Ithra

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

bumped start, took keen hold, soon pressed leader, led over 1f out, soon hung right and bumped rival, headed 2f out

5/2

10/1

Form: 811117 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Four AW wins since October, one over C&D, and although his winning streak came to an end at Southwell last week he was beaten under 2l; should make another bold bid.
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11

(5)

30th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bankrupt

8st 11lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Made all at Lingfield (5f classified) in January but that was a narrow success and he's been vulnerable to finishers in five subsequent runs; could be the same story here and he looks opposable back in a handicap.

14/1

5th

2

(9)

10th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bankrupt

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Won a similar contest at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) in January and his proven early speed is an asset over this C&D, but the outside stall poses a problem; cheekpieces return.

8/1

3rd

6

(7)

8th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:10 Brighton

Bankrupt

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Fifth AW win came over 5f at Lingfield in January in second-time cheekpieces but backward steps since and was well beaten at Wolverhampton (6f) 12 days ago; he's won on turf but needs to return to form in the added blinkers.

10/1

Form: 325944 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
In good form last winter and he's running himself into form this time around too, close up in fourth in handicaps at Chelmsford and Southwell the last twice; should be involved again.
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4th

9

(1)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:48 Windsor

Em Jay Kay

8st 13lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Scored at Lingfield (6f) in January but below par since, only tenth on a rare turf start at Newmarket (6f) ten days ago; not easy to make a case for.

40/1

10th

12

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Em Jay Kay

8st 13lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Five of his six wins have been on AW and latest was on Polytrack at Lingfield (6f) in January; 4lb lower here but he's struggled at Wolverhampton in last three runs and has plenty to prove back on turf.

33/1

Form: -35008

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress for Richard Hannon and he's finished down the field in two 7f runs for this yard; handicapper giving him a helping hand and the drop to 6f could be beneficial, as may the new cheekpieces; perhaps not the hopeless cause his recent efforts might indicate.
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2nd

7

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

19:45 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Spring

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Won over C&D last November but has failed to match that level since and doesn't appeal.

9/1

4th

5

(6)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:58 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Spring

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Won three times in the second half of 2025, including here (5f); mixed bag in 2026 but he is capable at this level and shouldn't be discounted; stable also run Real Gold.

12/1

5th

8

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Spring

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Hard to predict and was well held at Salisbury last time but he looks interesting on his third in a Newbury handicap (6f, good to firm) in June; has claims if he can recapture that form and his last win was at this track.

13/2

Form: -43121 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Perhaps needed her first two starts back from a long absence and she's making up for lost time now, doing well to win at Wolverhampton on last month's handicap debut (6f) and following that with a near miss over 7f here and a cosy C&D win two weeks ago; 3lb rise not insurmountable and the best could be still to come.
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10th

7

(10)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Sixties Chic

8st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jack Channon

Progressive on the AW over the winter, winning three 6f handicaps; further progress back on turf this summer, winning competitive Class 4 events in May and June before coming up just shy in her hat-trick bid last week (hit top gear too late); likely there is better to come from her but this is a step up in class.

16/1

6th

1

(5)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Sixties Chic

10st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jack Channon

Three AW wins during the winter and she's found more progress when scoring over C&D (good) and at Newbury (6f, good to firm) in last two starts; up another 5lb but she should get a good tow into this race and is strongly respected in hat-trick bid.

5/1

1st

9

(8)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newbury

Sixties Chic

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jack Channon

Enjoyed produce AW campaign (three 6f wins) and returned from break with a win at Windsor (6f, good) three weeks ago; did that despite having to wait for a clear run and this progressive 4yo is respected up 6lb.

7/2

Form: 555562 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in March off 2lb higher; back to form when chasing home a well-backed winner here last month; shouldn't be far away.
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1st

6

(8)

16th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

El Hombre

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Veteran who has run a couple of good races this winter, including his third of eight over C&D ten days ago; a bit more will be needed to record his 11th career success.

11/1

3rd

6

(9)

6th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

El Hombre

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Veteran who was second to a well-backed winner at Lingfield in November but less convincing twice since.

20/1

14/1

Form: 188544 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two wins for Ed Walker, including 6f on Polytrack, and he ran well over C&D on last month's stable debut; finished behind El Hombre on that occasion, however, and more will be needed to come out on top.
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2

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Libra Tiger

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Laura Mongan

Not the force of old but he ran creditably when second to Alshimali over C&D ten weeks ago; wouldn't be sure to build on it.

7/1

1

(2)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:00 Brighton

Libra Tiger

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Laura Mongan

Dual AW winner who is 1-19 on turf; now 10lb lower than for his Kempton win (6f, Polytrack) last March but he's been well held in last six runs and others are preferred; cheekpieces back on.

20/1

10th

4

(8)

23rd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:17 Windsor

Libra Tiger

9st 12lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Laura Mongan

Dual AW winner who is 1-18 on turf; now 8lb lower than for his Kempton win (6f) last March but he's been well held in last five runs and others are preferred.

25/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 036931 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won three times over C&D (from the front) when trained by Conrad Allen; more patient tactics have been deployed by current stable and he took advantage of a drop in the weights to score at Chelmsford five weeks ago (6f); still has handicapping scope back up 2lb; drawn wide but still considered.
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6th

6

(4)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Impeach

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Continues to edge down the weights and he's run the odd fair race this year, but he's without a win since November 2023 and it's hard to be confident regarding his claims.

15/2

6th

6

(4)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Impeach

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

dwelt start, in rear, headway inside final furlong, not reach leaders

15/2

9

(5)

2nd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:07 Musselburgh

Impeach

9st 0lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Rebecca Menzies

He has run some fair races for this yard but all four wins, the latest of them in November 2023, have come over 6f on Polytrack; solid effort over 1m last week; each-way shout.

10/1

Form: 650254

Last run: 110 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate; effective over C&D but he's drawn widest on this return from 110 days off and his stable have stronger claims with Impeach.
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6

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:45 Brighton

Thismydream

9st 4lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Has shown inconsistent form, mostly on AW, this year and ran below par over C&D in most recent turf attempt; far from sure to take advantage of a reduced mark.

20/1

5

(7)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thismydream

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Won off 9lb higher at Bath (5.6f) last August but he's been up and down since then and has been well held in last three starts; has plenty to prove again and he's not run over this trip since 2021.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Thismydream

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Should be making a big impact off this sort of mark but mixed record early in the year and well held, albeit after 164 days off, at Brighton five weeks ago; others look safer.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.20
Straight Forecast £16.42
Tricast £330.84
Trifecta £256.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sixties Chic

The Guardian:

Habooba

NEWMARKET:

Em Jay Kay

RP RATINGS:

Glamorous Express

The Sun:

Libra Tiger

POSTDATA:

Mumayaz

Daily Mirror:

Habooba

TOPSPEED:

Sixties Chic

The Times:

Sixties Chic

Telegraph:

Sixties Chic

Daily Mail:

Sixties Chic

Daily Record:

Sixties Chic

D Express:

Em Jay Kay

The Star:

Glamorous Express