Scu Selects Expert Tips By BetUK Handicap

Latest win over C&D in October. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 8/1) 6 days ago, no extra final 1f. This ease back in trip rates a likely plus and he's not out of things eased in class.

Shed maiden tag on second start in handicaps at Salisbury (9.9f) in June. Failed to build on that in 3 subsequent starts for Marco Botti and subsequently changed hands for 9,000 gns in October. Market may guide.

Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 5/1) 19 days ago, effort soon after 2f out and keeping on. Visor replaces blinkers now and he remains low-mileage on artificial surfaces. Up in trip.

Enjoyed a good summer on Flat, resuming winning ways at Haydock (10.2f) in August prior to a good second at Pontefract (10f) in October. Not at best when tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 32 days ago. May find a few too good again.

Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, first run since leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien when fourth of 5 in maiden at Southwell (7.1f) 57 days ago, dropping away soon after 2f out. Progress required now switched to handicaps.

Thriving for new yard, supplementing his success over 8.6f at the start of the month when winning 13-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 2 days ago, forging away in the closing stages. Big player in hat-trick bid.

3 wins from 17 runs this year. 16/1, not disgraced when fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (12.4f) 47 days ago, racing off the pace but running on. Dropped to a handy mark.

Lightly-raced maiden. Nineteenth of 23 in handicap (28/1) at the Curragh (14f, heavy) 63 days ago. Down in trip. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien.

Latest win at Nottingham in October. Eighth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 30 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Others make greater appeal.