December 13 / 17.45 Southwell (AW)

17.45

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BetUK. It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap

  • Prize money: £7955.68
  • 2m 0f 102y
  • Class 3
  • 5 runners
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Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 759271 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
3-6 on Tapeta and he did it well when winning over a similar trip at Wolverhampton last month; only 3lb higher and this 3yo still has the scope to go on to better things as a stayer; major chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

4

(6)

19th Feb 2026

2m 0f 57y

Class 3

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Alrazeen

9st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Gay Kelleway

5-14 on AW; stopped quickly in last year's Northumberland Plate and it was a similar story in added cheekpieces at Wolverhampton (1m6f) the following month; afforded time off thereafter, returning with a sound effort at Southwell (2m; beaten a neck) in December; key player from a 1lb higher mark.

11/4

4

(2)

31st Jul 2025

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1m 5f 219y

Class 3

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alrazeen

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Gay Kelleway

Completed an AW hat-trick at around 2m during the winter, but has disappointed in his last three starts including when beaten miles in the Northumberland Plate (2m, Tapeta); will need the first-time cheekpieces to make a big difference.

25/1

19th

19

(16)

28th Jun 2025

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2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Alrazeen

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gay Kelleway

Disappointing on last two outings, denting his good records both on AW surfaces and at 2m; having been dropped just 1lb, he needs to return from three months off with a career best; good 5lb claimer is enlisted.

40/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 983832

Last run: 246 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won five times over 1m2f-1m4f on the AW for David O'Meara between October 2022 and March 2023, but no success since; makes his debut for another new yard (same owners) after a fruitless second spell over hurdles; not quite sure what to expect.
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8th

3

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newbury

Barenboim

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Tom Dascombe

Just 1lb above his last winning mark, but is 6-31 on the AW and 0-18 on turf, including six starts over hurdles; others more solid.

20/1

9th

12

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

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2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Barenboim

8st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tom Dascombe

Made all at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) in January and head second to Berkshire Sundance at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) later that month; not quite at the same level at Southwell (2m2f, Tapeta) last month but he failed to settle; Newcastle form figures read 12139 and he has an each-way shout.

16/1

6th

2

(5)

4th Mar 2026

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2m 2f 98y

Class 4

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Barenboim

9st 13lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Kempton winner (2m Class 4; 3-1, from 3lb lower) on penultimate start; went close to following up - pipped on the post - at Lingfield (2m; 9-2) subsequently; this asks a slightly sterner question over a new distance on the Flat; likely to give another positive account.

4/1

Form: 26303

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Placed in two of his first three starts on turf but hasn't built on them and he hasn't looked an easy ride in his last two outings; still unexposed but whether this big step up in trip will make a difference is anyone's guess, especially as he is inclined to take a pull.
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6

(7)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Clockmaker

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Won over an extended 1m6f at Doncaster in May but no progress since; could prove vulnerable dropping in trip.

10/1

4

(9)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 3

14:57 Ascot

Clockmaker

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

Not had lots of racing and things were looking up when edging out a useful yardstick at Doncaster in May (1m6f, good to firm), only to then not beat a rival in his next two races (1m5f/2m); back to the drawing board.

7/1

4th

3

(2)

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newbury

Clockmaker

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Successful at Doncaster (14.5f) on reappearance, opening his account; last of five in 1m5f AW event since but looks likely to be better suited by this step back up in distance and return to turf; showed solid promise at Newbury on debut; may do better still and remains of interest.

5/1

2/1

Form: 467801 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Two of four wins have come here, the latest over 1m6f last month after a break; 3lb higher and still has a bit to prove over this far but with this unlikely to be a true test at the trip he has to be respected.
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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

Form: 528325

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) and Nottingham (1m6f, good to firm) earlier in the year but has been a bit in and out since; will need to be better than ever in order to win this.
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5th

7

(8)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Le Rouge Chinois

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

towards rear

14/1

5th

7

(8)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Le Rouge Chinois

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

towards rear, headway from 2f out, no impression inside final furlong

14/1

5th

1

(5)

7th Jan 2025

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1m 5f 219y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Le Rouge Chinois

10st 0lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Appleby

Won twice last year and is 2lb lower than when successful at Nottingham (1m6f, good to firm) in June; met late interference when beating one home over C&D 11 days ago (Green Team second); capable of playing a part at this level granted a clearer run.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £26.80
Straight Forecast £27.47
Trifecta £81.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Alrazeen

RP RATINGS:

Heathen

Daily Mirror:

Clockmaker

TOPSPEED:

Le Rouge Chinois

Telegraph:

Alrazeen

The Sun:

Alrazeen

The Star:

Alrazeen

Daily Record:

Alrazeen

POSTDATA:

Heathen

The Times:

Heathen

Daily Mail:

Heathen

D Express:

Heathen