January 09 / 17.30 Southwell (AW)

17.30

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BetUK. Its Where The UK Bets Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 4f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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BetUK. Its Where The UK Bets Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 4220-

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two 1m4f Polytrack novice races in early 2023 but returned from ten-month break with poor run in Tapeta maiden three weeks ago; remains unexposed but needs a good boost from the first-time cheekpieces on this handicap debut.
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2

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

14:30 Newton Abbot

Polemon

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tim Vaughan

Three-time Flat winner (1m1f-1m4f) who showed promise in maiden hurdles but his progress stalled in spring 2025, pulling up on handicap hurdle debut and finishing well beaten on his final start for Denis Hogan in May last year; brought down at the first on stable debut after an absence this April (20-1), but still sets the standard with a mark of 110.

11/2

6

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

17:30 Chepstow

Polemon

11st 4lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Tim Vaughan

Three-time Flat winner who has also shown promise over hurdles; well beaten in this code last May and bought out of Denis Hogan's yard for £17,000 later that month; absent since but he's one of the likelier winners if at the top of his game on this comeback and stable debut; watch the betting.

4/1

3rd

1

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

17:45 Clonmel

Polemon

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three-time Flat winner on a sound surface last year; not as effective a hurdler (0-6), standout effort when second to a 10l winner in C&D maiden last month; stiff task on Flat latest; place claims back in maiden company but no easy task conceding weight.

9/2

Form: 09271- D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Came good for Rebecca Menzies at eighth attempt, keeping on well for clearcut success in slowly run contest at Newcastle (1m4f) last month; 4lb rise might be enough to leave this 8yo vulnerable, though.
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6th

1

(3)

27th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Sagauteur

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Rebecca Menzies

slowly away, took keen hold, towards rear, ridden and some headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

9/1

3

(11)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Sagauteur

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Came good for Rebecca Menzies at eighth attempt, keeping on well for clearcut success in slowly run contest at Newcastle (1m4f) last month; 4lb rise might be enough to leave this 8yo vulnerable, though.

9/2

1st

2

(2)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Sagauteur

10st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Mixed record for new yard this year but he went close off a reduced mark over 1m2f here on penultimate outing; not so good over that same C&D 17 days later but overdid it up front that day and remains well treated on old form; ran creditably in one of his four attempts at 1m4f.

14/1

Form: 61-

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo who built upon encouraging debut when narrow winner of five-runner Wolverhampton maiden (9.4f; front pair clear) in November; it's not easy to gauge the strength of that form but he's open to further improvement in handicaps and ought to be suited by today's step up in trip.
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4th

10

(8)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Assail

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Creditable second at Southwell (1m4f) in September but has failed to repeat the form in two outings over the same C&D since; defied a 2lb higher mark at Kempton in 2024 and receives weight all round in this field, so has possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.

8/1

3

(3)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Assail

9st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Simcock

Three-time winner with form at this track; not far off his best RPR when second in a small field at Ascot (1m4f) and a steady pace was no good for his patient tactics when behind Great Bedwyn and Mrs Twig at Kempton two weeks ago; fair shout should this pan out more favourably.

8/1

8

(11)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:50 Kempton (AW)

Assail

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Back in better form the last twice, runner-up at Ascot latest occasion; record of 2-6 on AW features a success (off just 1lb lower) in this contest 12 months ago; respected.

6/1

Form: /1254- D

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual Tapeta winner at around 1m4f last winter and not yet fully exposed but seen only once since last March, when struggling on heavy ground in October, and needs to prove his wellbeing.
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7th

1

(2)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:12 Southwell (AW)

Skye Breeze

10st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Did well last January-April over 1m4f on the Tapeta here and at Newcastle, and he returned from seven months off with a promising C&D performance (4-1) in December, not getting the best of runs; one to consider.

5/1

7th

1

(2)

30th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:12 Southwell (AW)

Skye Breeze

10st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Did well last January-April over 1m4f on the Tapeta here and at Newcastle, and he returned from seven months off with a promising C&D performance (4-1) in December, not getting the best of runs; one to consider.

5/1

6

(7)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Skye Breeze

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Edward Bethell

Took his turf record to 0-6 when well held in a York Dante meeting handicap in May but he's a much healthier 4-9 on AW, including a win over C&D; big player if ready to roll after seven months off.

4/1

16/1

Form: /5458- D

Last run: 309 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
0-9 on AW and absent since two below-par runs last February/March; resumes on a good mark but others have much more obvious claims.
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8th

3

(4)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

15:55 Epsom

Bearaway

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Laura Mongan

Five wins at up to 1m4f but last three have been on AW and last turf win was 2022; finished placed twice on AW this season but he was last of five over C&D last month and was beaten 12l on that stable debut; opposable.

16/1

5th

3

(1)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:50 Epsom

Bearaway

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Laura Mongan

Five-time winner; picked off by late arrivals at Chelmsford (1m2f) earlier this month and a day later changed hands for 6,000gns at the sales; could have further wins in him.

7/1

Form: 36725-

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Kept on well for second at Lingfield (1m2f) in November and last month's running-on fifth at Kempton (1m3f) was also a good effort; not yet proven over this far but is suited by Tapeta and can make his presence felt.
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1

(9)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:40 Yarmouth

Royal Dream

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Four-time AW scorer who has proved consistent, including on grass, since most recent success (in May); went close off this mark at Chester (good) on last turf attempt; in the mix.

7/2

3rd

5

(5)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Dream

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

Won twice over 1m2f on Polytrack in the spring and has continued to run well, most recently runner-up at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack); that surface may suit better than Tapeta but he's not discounted here.

3/1

2nd

1

(4)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Royal Dream

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Ed Dunlop

pressed leader early, soon lost ground but in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 47026-

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
A maiden after ten starts but went close in first-time cheekpieces at Kempton (1m3f) in November and was asked to make up a lot of ground in the straight when sixth over that C&D last month; high on the list.
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1st

3

(2)

3rd Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Page Three

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

A maiden after 11 starts but went close in first-time cheekpieces over C&D in November; hasn't built on that in two subsequent outings but might be worth one more chance back here.

5/2

8

(7)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Page Three

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

A maiden after ten starts but went close in first-time cheekpieces at Kempton (1m3f) in November and was asked to make up a lot of ground in the straight when sixth over that C&D last month; high on the list.

7/1

6th

11

(13)

6th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Page Three

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

in rear, headway over 2f out, no extra inside final 110yds

7/1

Form: 12379- D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won on turf in September and was placed on Tapeta at Newcastle (1m4f) in November but ended last year with two down-the-field runs and this 12yo has a poor strike-rate in recent years; others preferred.
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9

(4)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Restorer

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

awkward start, in rear, looked to go wrong and pulled up 7f out

6/1

9

(4)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Restorer

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

awkward start, in rear, looked to go wrong and pulled up 7f out

6/1

2nd

6

(8)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:40 Lingfield (AW)

Restorer

9st 9lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Ian Williams

midfield

14/1

Form: 38319-

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won on soft turf in France last summer but was pulled up on stable/hurdle debut in November and finished last on last month's AW debut at Chelmsford (1m2f); big leap of faith needed to support her here.
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10

14th Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

14:38 Fakenham

Bubblecraft

10st 2lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Michael Wigham

Flat winner in France in summer 2023 but yet to show any worthwhile form on the Flat or over hurdles in Britain and is 23lb out of the weights for this handicap hurdle debut; sports first-time blinkers.

33/1

13

28th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:25 Uttoxeter

Bubblecraft

10st 7lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Michael Wigham

Won on the Flat in France last summer but has struggled over hurdles and on the Flat since switching to current stable in the autumn.

100/1

10th

2

(2)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Leicester

Bubblecraft

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Won on soft ground in France last summer (11.5f) but has struggled on the AW and over hurdles since joining current stable in the autumn; urgently needs to prove some ability remains.

25/1

Form: 48973-

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; gave good account when keeping-on third off this mark here (1m3f) last month and today's extra furlong will suit but others appeal more all the same.
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6th

6

(6)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Polar Princess

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Philip Kirby

towards rear

16/1

3rd

4

(4)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

19:38 Southwell (AW)

Polar Princess

9st 4lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Philip Kirby

The only one of these with track experience having been placed in all three visits last winter; 5lb lower than when winning at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) in February, but that her only success in 18 starts and she takes on a couple of progressive 3yos here.

14/1

Non-runners

Matewan

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Assail

The Times:

Polar Princess

SPOTLIGHT:

Page Three

THE NORTH:

Skye Breeze

Telegraph:

Sagauteur

LAMBOURN:

Polemon

RP RATINGS:

Royal Dream

POSTDATA:

Restorer

Daily Mail:

Assail

The Star:

Assail

Daily Record:

Assail

The Guardian:

Polar Princess

The Sun:

Polar Princess

TOPSPEED:

Page Three

D Express:

Skye Breeze

Daily Mirror:

Sagauteur