February 10 / 20.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 1m 4f 51y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

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6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 351-27 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Did not fire in good-quality Polytrack race a fortnight ago but was in good form on Tapeta beforehand, notably when battling well for narrow C&D win in December; probably still on a workable mark; player if back on song.
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7th

5

(10)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Haku

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Loughnane

Multiple AW winner who should give his running but may struggle to defy current mark (career-high one) and reverse placings with Paradias; finished about 2l behind that rival in this contest 12 months ago and at Wolverhampton latest start.

10/1

2

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:50 Kempton (AW)

Haku

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Mark Loughnane

Completed an AW double in May when last seen and gained the latest success over C&D, taking record in this sphere to 9-30; likely player provided he returns in similar form.

13/2

1

(2)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:22 Kempton (AW)

Haku

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Mark Loughnane

Dual C&D winner who comes into this off the back off an easy success over three rivals at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) last Thursday (sixth win there); not quite sure what he achieved, though, and his penalty puts him back on a career-high mark.

15/2

5/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 3242-2 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Without a win since April 2022 but has made the frame eight consecutive times (five times over C&D) since September and Tyler Saunders' 5lb claim gives him some wiggle room today; might be the answer.
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1st

2

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Way Of Life

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Kickstarted 2026 with success at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in March and backed it up with a good third of 12 in another 9.5f handicap there since; this C&D scorer can go well again off the same mark.

5/1

3rd

4

(12)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Way Of Life

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

His first seven wins were all gained over 1m4f/1m3f, with the latest of those last October, but he then made all under Olivia Tubb in a six-runner race over C&D 13 days ago; that win was by a neck and he's been raised 2lb since, but a wide draw complicates today's task.

12/1

1st

5

(3)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Way Of Life

9st 6lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Has gained all wins over 1m3f/1m4f, including at Southwell (narrowly) in October when last seen; the 8yo is still competitively treated on historical data but has something to prove back down in trip.

7/1

25/1

  • Place: £6.70

Form: 687-67 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Very well suited by 1m4f on Tapeta and now 3lb lower than for narrow C&D win in September but has been out of form lately and needs to turn a corner.
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2nd

1

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

15:40 Brighton

Lexington Knight

10st 3lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Won this 12 months ago and returns on a hat-trick after another course win (made all) and a success at Salisbury that looked unlikely until he picked up late on; might travel sweeter back at this track and can cope with this mark.

3/1

1st

3

(2)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

19:50 Salisbury

Lexington Knight

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Returned from three-month break with front-running win at Brighton (1m4f, good) in May and will be fine on the faster surface here but he's probably not quite as good as he was; younger rivals appeal more.

11/4

1

(3)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

16:05 Brighton

Lexington Knight

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Ordinary form on the AW during the winter but he is 5lb lower than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last August; off since February but he's respected back here on this return.

13/2

20/1

Form: 2571-7 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won four times here (8.6f-1m4f) last AW season and made the frame in two low-grade handicap hurdles towards end of last year but made low-key return to the Flat (albeit on Polytrack) last month and remains on a fairly tough mark.
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3rd

4

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

18:55 Leicester

Johnny Boom

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Shaun Lycett

Scored over C&D in October and he got back on track when second of 12 in 1m4f Pontefract handicap last month; must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

9/2

2nd

4

(13)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Johnny Boom

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Shaun Lycett

Caused 28-1 surprise on soft ground at Leiester (1m4f) in the autumn but was below that form on his two AW starts in February (wore cheekpieces) and is too inconsistent to rely upon; no headgear today.

14/1

Form: 354-11 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Bang-in-form 4yo who won here (9.4f) and at Kempton (1m3f) last month; moves up in grade again today but is not fully exposed after only eight starts and needs to be taken very seriously in current mood.
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4th

6

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Charlies Choice

9st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

All eight wins have been on AW but he's lost his way with heavy defeats at Newcastle (12.4f, Tapeta) and Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in last two runs; still lightly raced on turf but he needs a major revival back in this sphere.

20/1

11th

2

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Charlies Choice

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Three-time winner over 1m4f/1m5f here and Taryn Langley gets on well with him, but he has never attempted this far before and he must put an uncharacteristically poor effort at Newcastle 13 days ago behind him.

16/1

7th

4

(5)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Charlies Choice

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Simcock

Reliable 6yo, who won three times (1m4f/1m5f) during a busy spell this winter and he ran another solid race when runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f) last Friday; should go well again on this drop back in trip and he's respected with Hollie Doyle booked.

9/2

Form: 7912-4 CD BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won easily by 4l on stable debut at Southwell (1m4f) in December and lost out only narrowly in Class 2 race over that C&D 17 days later (front pair clear); behind Haku and slightly disappointing when only fourth there last month but remains very much of interest.
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3rd

9

(10)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

14:53 Chester

Heathen

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Jennie Candlish

5-19 on AW and 0-9 on turf; twice close up over 1m4f on turf last year, including off this mark at Chester, but is also a dual 1m6f winner on AW and has at least one piece of 2m form in that sphere; a case can be made if he's tuned up sufficiently after 259 days off; the market may guide.

14/1

6

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Heathen

11st 3lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Jennie Candlish

Below best at York in June and since left David O'Meara for 20,000gns; an assured stayer who is capable off this mark and could have a part to play.

8/1

5/1

Form: 1444-1

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Consistent in second half of last year and arguably posted career-best performance when leading close home at Kempton (1m3f) last month; ought to give another good account on this Tapeta debut but does not appear to have much margin for error off new mark.
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7th

4

(5)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Liseo

9st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Hasn't had much go right in his last two starts and is best known for his Polytrack exploits, as when successful off 4lb higher at Kempton (1m3f) in April; finished second of 14 over this C&D as a 3yo, though, so certainly one to be interested in.

11/2

8th

1

(11)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:20 Kempton (AW)

Liseo

10st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

All three wins have been on Polytrack and last two have been off higher marks over C&D; has mixed record since his last success in April but he was creditable fourth of 13 here last time and has claims if he can built on that.

6/1

4th

4

(12)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Liseo

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Not far behind Ludo's Landing at Beverley before a poor show at Epsom (soft); now 0-13 on turf but he's 3-12 on the AW and that includes a C&D success; nothing wrong with his mark.

12/1

Form: 29554- CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Prevailed by a short head off 1lb lower at Newcastle (1m4f) in October, after a break, and was very respectable fourth over C&D on latest Flat start in December; didn't run badly on either hurdle start last month but others appeal more all the same.
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7th

1

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

10st 1lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

All six wins have been on Tapeta, including three over C&D; well treated on his best form last year and he went close off this mark over C&D (Rubellite third) last Thursday; that was his second run after a break and he's a big player if he can repeat that form.

9/2

2nd

3

(7)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Three C&D wins to his name; should be sharper for his recent return to action and he'll appreciate both dropping into Class 6 and returning to a longer trip; one to consider.

100/30

4th

8

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:39 Newcastle (AW)

Percy Willis

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

2lb below last winning mark and although not seen in six months, has won after a similar absence; has run well in all four starts over C&D, but all six wins have come over 1m4f (three here) so he wouldn't want a dawdle over this trip.

14/1

Form: 14/36-

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 5yo who won on turf in France in 2022 (1m5f) and returned from long absence with pleasing C&D third for new stable in November; major player if able to build on that performance today but his run at Chelmsford (1m6f) in December was disappointing.
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7th

2

(6)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chepstow

Sun Tracker

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Richard Phillips

1-4 on turf in France but regressive in seven starts on the AW for this yard; returns to grass after five months off and he may need it.

16/1

7th

2

(6)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chepstow

Sun Tracker

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Richard Phillips

1-4 on turf in France but regressive in seven starts on the AW for this yard; returns to grass after five months off and he may need it.

16/1

9th

6

(5)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Sun Tracker

9st 11lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Richard Phillips

Won on turf in France as a 2yo but hasn't gone on from a promising stable debut at Wolverhampton just over a year ago, finishing 11l behind Western Stars when fourth of five there (1m6f) last month; opposed.

16/1

Form: 8129-9 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Unable to justify good market support when only ninth at Southwell (1m3f) last month, after a break, and remains 5lb higher than for last summer's 1m4f turf win; comes here with a point to prove.
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4th

3

27th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

17:45 Market Rasen

Cavern Club

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: James Owen

Posted career-best performance when leading close home in valuable Summer Hurdle over C&D (good) in July; 6lb higher today but confirmed his wellbeing with a good Flat run last month; probably won't be far away.

7/2

3rd

3

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Cavern Club

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Never better on Flat than when winning over C&D (soft) in June, coming from the rear with the first two finishing 6l clear; 4lb higher today but that was followed by a hurdling career best, when winning a good prize on good ground six weeks ago, so he's on a roll.

5/2

66/1

Form: 5-0090 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won four amateur riders' races on turf last year but, following a break, looked badly out of sorts on all four AW starts last month.
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11th

11

(8)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Let Her Loose

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Won four amateur riders' races on turf last year but, following a break, looked badly out of sorts on all four AW starts last month.

66/1

11th

2

(11)

31st Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Let Her Loose

10st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Won four times in amateur races for Brodie Hampson last year; sent off at huge prices and she's struggled in three runs this month; dropped 7lb as a result and Hollie Doyle takes over; interesting to see if there's any market interest now down in class.

12/1

9th

4

(2)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Let Her Loose

9st 8lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

held up in rear

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £64.30
Straight Forecast £60.40
Tricast £1695.33
Trifecta £1362.60

Selections

The Times:

Charlie's Choice

RP RATINGS:

Liseo

SPOTLIGHT:

Way Of Life

TOPSPEED:

Percy Willis

The Star:

Sun Tracker

D Express:

Haku

Telegraph:

Charlie's Choice

Daily Mail:

Charlie's Choice

Daily Mirror:

Charlie's Choice

Daily Record:

Charlie's Choice

NEWMARKET:

Liseo

The Guardian:

Liseo

The Sun:

Liseo

LAMBOURN:

Way Of Life

POSTDATA:

Percy Willis