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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

  • Prize money: £6908.88
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

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6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 63244- D BF

Last run: 128 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Trip and track shouldn't be an issue and he went close at Kempton in October (7f) off this mark; Silvestre De Sousa booked for his return to action; capable of a prominent showing.
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9

(2)

19th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Epic Express

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Chris Dwyer

Still below his winning C&D mark in March despite 6f Chelmsford success last month; should be all the better for the return to 6f after failing to find much over 7f last month but this looks tough.

8/1

9th

9

(2)

19th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Epic Express

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Chris Dwyer

Still below his winning C&D mark in March despite 6f Chelmsford success last month; should be all the better for the return to 6f after failing to find much over 7f last month but this looks tough.

8/1

8th

6

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Epic Express

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Chris Dwyer

Dual 6f course winner (has won at up to 1m), including when keeping on well latest, on his first start since wind surgery; up 3lb for that but he still looks feasibly treated; contender.

7/2

3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -42123 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
He has made giant strides in the last seven months, winning four sprint handicaps and better than ever when third at Southwell ten days ago (5f); races off the same mark and should be involved again.
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7th

4

(9)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Having slipped in the weights he returned to form with a close third at Southwell five weeks ago; won't be inconvenienced by this stiffer test and he is one to take seriously.

7/2

3rd

9

(1)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Shaped well on his return from a 258-day absence when fourth at Newcastle in December; yet to kick on from that and others look more persuasive.

14/1

7th

6

(3)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Darlo Pride

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Not at his best since returning from a nine-month absence, just fifth to Digital over C&D last time out; more is required from this C&D winner.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 171382 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year and he's run well in defeat at Chelmsford (5f) in two of his last three starts; others perhaps better treated.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

4

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Alafdhal

8st 11lb

J: Megan Smith

T: Phil McEntee

Solid strike-rate on AW but not so good on turf and latest sixth of 12 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) will need improving on; nothing wrong with this mark, though.

16/1

6th

7

(13)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alafdhal

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Phil McEntee

Enjoyed a hot spell in late 2025, winning three times (5f) either side of a close second over C&D; it has been tougher going this year and although Billy Loughnane's booking heightens interest, the draw could have been kinder.

14/1

7th

9

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Alafdhal

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Last five wins have been over 5f, the most recent at Wolverhampton (AW) in December; below his best in four starts since and now returns to turf for the first time since October 2024 following a 120-day break; best form on grass has been on soft/heavy.

25/1

Form: 334-71

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 25th attempt (fifth for this yard) when clinging on in a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; a 5lb rise for that doesn't look unduly generous though.
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17th

18

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Northcliff

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ross Burdon

Most recent win came over this trip at Chepstow in May on final run for Thomas Faulkner; not disgraced over 6f twice since and looks ready for a return to 7f; gets that here and should be thereabouts.

14/1

6th

8

(11)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Northcliff

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ross Burdon

Turned things around when scoring back on turf at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) for Thomas Faulkner last month; remains feasibly treated on that form and he made a solid start for new yard when fourth of 16 at Newmarket (6f, good) ten days ago; in the mix.

8/1

4th

10

(18)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Northcliff

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ross Burdon

Having tumbled down the weights he returned to form at Chepstow (7f, good to firm; well backed) three weeks ago, reportedly appreciating the return to turf; still has plenty of handicapping scope up 3lb and his new trainer (same owner) has won with two of his last three runners; visor returns today having worn cheekpieces last time.

6/1

5th
5 (11)
Harb

7/1

Form: 376-34 C

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
On the same mark as when toying with his rivals at Sandown last September (5f, soft); signs here this winter that he was primed to strike; drawn widest; market likely to prove instructive.
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3rd

1

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:40 Hamilton

Harb

10st 2lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Tristan Davidson

Gained a second win of 2026 at Carlisle (5f) in May but he's been well below par over C&D and at Newcastle since; needs to take a big step forward.

10/1

8th

9

(14)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Harb

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Two wins in 5f Class 5 handicaps in 2026, at this track in February and then when beating Fierce at Carlisle three weeks ago; stable form is a plus but he needs to bounce back from a quiet run at Hamilton.

10/1

6th

6

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Harb

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Hit and miss but it was career win number nine when narrowly scoring at Carlisle 17 days ago (5f, good), coming from off the pace; 4lb higher here.

3/1

14/1

Form: 73/60-

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Showed promise for James Horton, including a close-up sixth on her handicap debut last August (7f); likely she has races in her off this sort of mark and her two best RPRs have come on her seasonal debut; interesting starting out for her up-and-coming yard.
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5th

1

(2)

10th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

19:09 Nottingham

Martini Nights

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Still a maiden but she wasn't disgraced for her new yard when sixth of 13 in 1m Yarmouth handicap 17 days ago; she can't be discounted with this step up in trip a likely plus.

9/1

5th

1

(2)

10th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

19:09 Nottingham

Martini Nights

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Still a maiden but she wasn't disgraced for her new yard when sixth of 13 in 1m Yarmouth handicap 17 days ago; she can't be discounted with this step up in trip a likely plus.

9/1

6th

2

(8)

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

16:20 Yarmouth

Martini Nights

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

midfield, outpaced over 2f out, soon lost position, headway inside final furlong, no impression

8/1

10/1

Form: 147-77 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Easily saw off six rivals over C&D in October off this mark; not so good since but David Probert takes over from apprentices and a revival isn't out of the question.
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8th

6

(11)

8th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Lilkian

9st 5lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Darryll Holland

All-the-way winner in a first-time eyeshield over C&D last month but diminishing returns over this trip in the same headgear (now discarded) since; has something to prove again and he's drawn out widest of all.

16/1

8th

6

(11)

8th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Lilkian

9st 5lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Darryll Holland

raced wide, in touch with leaders

16/1

Form: 233424 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner; string of good runs since returning to action in December and no obvious reason why she wouldn't give another good account.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(6)

3rd Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Come On Girl

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

All five wins have been at 6f on Polytrack but last success was in August 2022; has finished placed off higher marks several times this year but her form has cooled in last two runs and she missed the break last time; now drops back into a Class 6 event but others are more solid.

14/1

7th

7

(6)

3rd Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Come On Girl

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

All five wins have been at 6f on Polytrack but last success was in August 2022; has finished placed off higher marks several times this year but her form has cooled in last two runs and she missed the break last time; now drops back into a Class 6 event but others are more solid.

14/1

8th

11

(3)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Come On Girl

8st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Appleby

Four-time C&D winner; string of good runs since returning to action in December and no obvious reason why she wouldn't give another good account.

10/1

Form: 25210- D

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; won twice at Brighton last year; starts this campaign off a tough mark though and best watched after a six-month absence.
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5th

1

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:31 Bath

Secret Handsheikh

9st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John Gallagher

5.5f course winner (firm) who arrives on the back of a revived 5f win at Chepstow (good to firm); up 3lb for that but has won several times from higher marks and has to be taken seriously.

5/2

1st

2

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:05 Chepstow

Secret Handsheikh

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John Gallagher

Has eight wins on turf but losing run is mounting up; needs to rediscover his form.

5/1

7th

10

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Secret Handsheikh

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John Gallagher

Close third off this reduced mark at Brighton (6f, good to firm) last month and he can't be discounted; however, this 8yo has been inconsistent this season and was soundly beaten back at Brighton most recently.

14/1

10th
9 (2)
Snuggle

33/1

Form: 5578-7 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Form tailed off in pretty busy 3yo campaign for Ed Walker; down the field on his stable debut at Kempton 16 days ago; dropped 3lb but others are safer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

3

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:25 Chepstow

Snuggle

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Thomas Faulkner

A fair 6f scorer for Luke Dace in 2024; off ten months but shaped well for his new stable with fourth of 12 in C&D handicap 16 days ago; not without interest off a reduced mark.

6/1

4th

1

(12)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Snuggle

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Thomas Faulkner

Dual 6f Windsor winner (soft and good to firm), latterly in April 2024 for Luke Dace; left Claire Hobson after three starts, including fair fourth of nine at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft; first-time visor) last July; market might help on this stable debut (same owner) and first start for ten months.

12/1

3

(4)

28th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

14:15 Yarmouth

Snuggle

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Clare Hobson

Second of two wins was in April 2024 when trained by Luke Dace; has shown little in two starts for current trainer this year; first-time visor goes on but hard to recommend.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.40
Straight Forecast £20.90
Tricast £178.75
Trifecta £198.40

Selections

The Guardian:

Darlo Pride

Telegraph:

Northcliff

RP RATINGS:

Kessaar Power

TOPSPEED:

Come On Girl

SPOTLIGHT:

Martini Nights

The Star:

Snuggle

NEWMARKET:

Epic Express

Daily Mail:

Darlo Pride

Daily Mirror:

Darlo Pride

The Sun:

Darlo Pride

The Times:

Kessaar Power

D Express:

Northcliff

Daily Record:

Northcliff

POSTDATA:

Come On Girl