19:30 Wolverhampton

Monday 16 January 2023

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Scu Selects Expert Tips By BetUK Handicap

Off time: 19:34 | Winning time: 1m 58.89s

(9)

Roscioli^h²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-13| J: Joshua Bryan| T: A M Balding| OR: 71

7/2

After 5 months off (had second wind op), hinted at a revival when fifth of 11 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 26 days ago, having to pick way through. On a handy mark if building on latest effort.

Form: 446705-

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(6)

Under Fox⁴²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: Tom Marquand| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 70

16/1

Latest win at Hamilton in September, leaving Tim Easterby after next outing. 12/1 and eyeshields on for 1st time, not discredited when fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 42 days ago. Needs to find more.

Form: 081785-

(4)

Toophan^p,t¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Rossa Ryan| T: P & O Cole| OR: 71

13/2

In first-time cheekpieces and tongue strap after 9 weeks off, suited by return to all-weather when second of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) 19 days ago, conceding first run. Could still have more to offer.

Form: 688702-

(2)

Hector's Here^b²⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: Joey Haynes| T: I Furtado| OR: 70| CD

12/1

Four-time course winner (twice over C&D). Took advantage of much-reduced mark when winning 11-runner handicap (8/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 27 days ago. Remains well handicapped on old form and can follow up.

Form: 804681-

(1)

Rogue Star⁵⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: L Morris| T: Tom Clover| OR: 70

11/1

11/4, only fourth of 12 in minor event at Lingfield (1m, AW) 58 days ago. Could fare better back in handicap company.

Form: 444204-

(3)

Arcadian Nights²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: Billy Loughnane⁽⁷⁾| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 68| CD

13/2

Course winner. Shaped quite well when fourth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (15/2) 21 days ago, keeping on when no room final 1f. Merits consideration now 1 lb below his last winning mark.

Form: 567804-

(10)

Carey Street²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-8| J: Saffie Osborne| T: Mrs L Stubbs| OR: 66| CD

16/1

C&D winner, with his latest success coming here in March 2022. However, was struggling for form at the end of the year, sixth of 13 in another handicap at this C&D 21 days ago

Form: 652066-

(5)

Aryaah²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: K Stott| T: G Boughey| OR: 67| BF

10/1

Failed to improve for the longer distance when fourth of 7 in handicap (5/2) at this course (12.2f) 29 days ago. Back down in trip, but remains 3 lb above his last winning mark.

Form: 103634-

(8)

Johnny Boom^p¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: C Lee| T: S Lycett| OR: 65| CD

5/2

After just 6 days off, made it back-to-back wins in 13-runner handicap (7/2) at this C&D 11 days ago, suited by step back up in trip. Not taken lightly in current form.

Form: 57351-1

(7)

Caracristi³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-8| J: Madi Patzelt⁽⁷⁾| T: P A Kirby| OR: 53| CD

25/1

Gained reward for consistency when winning 9-runner handicap (9/4) at this C&D 35 days ago, keeping on well. Can give her running once again.

Form: 463321-

Forecasts

Johnny Boom (5/2), Roscioli (7/2), Arcadian Nights (13/2), Toophan (13/2), Aryaah (10/1), Rogue Star (11/1), Hector's Here (12/1), Carey Street (16/1), Under Fox (16/1), Caracristi (25/1)

Having dropped a long way in the weights, HECTOR'S HERE returned to winning ways at Newcastle last month and the 7-y-o is taken to follow up that success. He remains well handicapped on old form despite going back up 6 lb in the weights, so he can see off the challenge of the hat-trick seeking Johnny Boom, with Arcadian Nights completing the shortlist.