December 10 / 18.30 Southwell (AW)

18.30

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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 6f 21y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 963222

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
1-38 under rules and 0-23 on the Flat, but has finished runner-up off this mark in his last three starts, the latest when beaten less than a length at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) eight days ago; seems sure to be bang there once again.
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8th

3

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Swinging London

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Mackie

Five wins on AW, including at Southwell (1m6f) last time; may remain competitive but looks by no means guaranteed to follow up, being 0-15 in Flat turf events; just 1-20 over hurdles.

6/1

1st

3

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Swinging London

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: John Mackie

Dual C&D winner; beaten 2l when fourth of six here last month and he was unfortunate not to go even closer when fourth of 12 at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft; short of room late on) 16 days ago; switches back to the AW with a good chance.

7/4

4th

3

(7)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Swinging London

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Mackie

Returned to the Flat with respectable fourth of six at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last month but is still 3lb higher than for narrow AW win last autumn, and his Flat turf strike-rate is 0-14.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 350333 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Hardly prolific (3-33) but was placing for the 17th time when third of six at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) last month; 2lb below her last winning mark and has won over this far on turf, but shorter trips may suit her better on the AW.
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7th

6

(5)

12th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Turner Girl

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Backed out of contention rather quickly the last twice and several others are higher on the list; visor the headgear of choice.

14/1

6th

3

(2)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Turner Girl

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Doesn't win very often but is usually there or thereabouts; fourth of six at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) five weeks ago not amongst her best efforts and better will be required.

8/1

6th

3

(2)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Turner Girl

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

prominent

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 37722 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Showed improvement when beaten a neck on handicap debut over C&D in October, but looked stretched by the trip when beaten further into second of six back here (16.5f) last month; still unexposed and a likely player back down in distance.
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1st

2

(2)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

Arc Zoosve

10st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Neil King

Thriving in 2026 and he gamely made all when completing a hat-trick in 2m Goodwood handicap ten days ago; up another 2lb but this likeable dual C&D scorer is a big player once more.

6/5

1st

7

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Goodwood

Arc Zoosve

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Neil King

Four AW wins since December and she completed a double in good style at Lingfield (2m) last month; 7lb higher back on turf but that was a clear personal best last time and she's unexposed in this sphere; respected.

7/2

1st

14

(6)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Arc Zoosve

8st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Neil King

Saw his race out well when successful at Southwell (2m2f, Tapeta) last month and is 1-1 here, having won over this trip in January; up another 3lb, but still one for the shortlist.

10/1

Form: 621825 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won on Tapeta as a 2yo and proved his stamina when successful in clearcut fashion at Haydock (1m6f, good to firm) in August; consistency not his strong suit, but he is just 2lb higher than at Haydock and is capable of playing a part if showing his best.
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7th

3

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Nottingham

Bulldog Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Scored over C&D last May for Brian Ellison; yet to fire for his new yard in handicaps at Wolverhampton (1m4f) and Lingfield (2m) this spring though.

14/1

5th

4

(1)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

Bulldog Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Bernard Llewellyn

A fair 1m6f scorer for Brian Ellison in 2025; beat only one for his new handler after seven months off in 1m4f handicap at Wolverhampton last month; needs to take a big step forward.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bulldog Spirit

8st 10lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Debuts for a fourth yard having been picked up from Brian Ellison last autumn for 7,500gns; won first time out as a 2yo and on his comeback last spring, which gives hope, but there's not much room for manoeuvre off this mark.

20/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 552252

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 31 starts came over hurdles, but unexposed on the AW and has twice finished runner-up at Newcastle (2m, Tapeta) during the autumn; one for the shortlist provided the shorter trip doesn't find him out.
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2nd

8

(1)

19th Feb 2026

2m 0f 57y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Weddell Sea

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Mike Sowersby

Three Class 5 C&D wins, the latest by a nose on penultimate start; ran respectably in a Class 2 C&D contest (fourth, 16-1) latest; likely to give his best, although others make more appeal.

12/1

4th

11

(7)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:15 Newcastle (AW)

Weddell Sea

8st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Mike Sowersby

Behind New York Minute at Southwell before edging home in a Class 5 over C&D; will do well to follow up in this higher grade.

20/1

10/1

Form: 516233 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come this year, the latest at Redcar (1m6f, good) in July; has run with credit to be placed in steadily run contests in his last three outings and holds each-way claims again.
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2

(6)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Gastronomy

9st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice last year, including over 12.5f here, but his losing run is beginning to mount up; now 6lb below his last winning mark but not easy to recommend after a heavy defeat over C&D one month ago.

16/1

5

(2)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Gastronomy

9st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice last year, including over 12.5f here, but his losing run is beginning to mount up; cheekpieces left off last time are back on and he needs to show improvement.

6/1

6/1

Form: 679416 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Knows how to win as he showed when successful from four rivals at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) last month, but he was allowed to dictate there and didn't back it up at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) a week ago (has won over that C&D); needs to bounce back.
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7th

1

(1)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Western Stars

10st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jim Boyle

Knows how to win as he showed when successful from four rivals at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) last month, but he was allowed to dictate there and didn't back it up at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) a week ago (has won over that C&D); needs to bounce back.

6/1

7th

1

(1)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Western Stars

10st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jim Boyle

Knows how to win as he showed when successful from four rivals at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) last month, but he was allowed to dictate there and didn't back it up at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) a week ago (has won over that C&D); needs to bounce back.

6/1

6th

6

(1)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:27 Lingfield (AW)

Western Stars

9st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Jim Boyle

Recorded his sixth win when making all to justify favouritism off reduced mark at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 18 days ago; this is a deeper race but he's only 2lb higher than last time and has won over C&D in the past; could be a major force again.

4/1

Form: 932398 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
0-10; one of his better efforts when third of seven here (1m3f) in September, but quiet in both starts since; needs to get back on track.
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6th

7

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:05 Brighton

Fram Castle

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Campaigned over further for the past year or so and gained sole win at 2m (AW); not crying out for this marked drop back in distance.

16/1

7th

4

(5)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Fram Castle

9st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Overall record of 1-19 but his win was off 2lb lower at Kempton (2m, AW) in June and he's posted some creditable efforts since; finished a remote second on turf here (1m5f, good) last time but that was behind a major improver and he's respected back up in trip; cheekpieces added.

5/1

2nd

3

(5)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:12 Lingfield

Fram Castle

9st 10lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Sole success in 18 starts under rules came at Kempton (2m, AW) last month, but he does act on turf and the form of his latest fifth of eight at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) is working out quite well; best form would give him a chance.

5/1

Form: 6-9774

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 40-235

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
2-46; was returning from nearly a year off when second of seven at Leicester (1m2f, heavy) in October, but has not built on it in either start since including when behind Gastronomy at Redcar (1m6f, soft) five weeks ago; can make the running.
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4th

13

(11)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Red Derek

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Lisa Williamson

10yo who's 2-55, with last win in 2022; well handicapped on some 1m6f form last term and probably needed recent run, but whether he can be competitive at this trip nowadays remains to be seen.

25/1

4th

4

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Red Derek

8st 7lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Lisa Williamson

Only 2-54 and a long time has passed since that second success; well handicapped on some form over 1m6f last season but he was up and down last year and he doesn't have a great record when fresh; others preferred.

10/1

7

(6)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

14:25 Redcar

Red Derek

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Lisa Williamson

Only 2-53 and a long time has passed since that second success; however, he had been knocking on the door until a near 10l defeat at Doncaster; couldn't be ruled out.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £28.00
Straight Forecast £23.58
Tricast £112.66
Trifecta £128.00

Selections

The Times:

Arc Zoosve

SPOTLIGHT:

Swinging London

D Express:

Fram Castle

POSTDATA:

Gastronomy

The Star:

Sun Tracker

Telegraph:

Western Stars

RP RATINGS:

Turner Girl

The Sun:

Weddell Sea

Daily Mail:

Arc Zoosve

Daily Mirror:

Arc Zoosve

Daily Record:

Arc Zoosve

The Guardian:

Swinging London