18:45 Newcastle

Friday 20 January 2023

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Scu Selects Expert Tips By BetUK Handicap

Off time: 18:46 | Winning time: 1m 13.59s

(3)

Athollblair Boy^p⁶⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 9-9| J: Alex Jary⁽⁷⁾| T: N Tinkler| OR: 64| CD

12/1

Resumed winning ways in 14-runner handicap at this C&D 66 days ago, suited by strong pace. Nudged up 2 lb.

Form: 742941-

(8)

Highjacked⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-8| J: Amie Waugh⁽⁵⁾| T: J J Davies| OR: 63| D

2/1

Creditable second of 12 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 7 days ago, no match for winner. Will continue to give a good account.

Form: 36262-2

(7)

King Of Speed^p1¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Billy Loughnane⁽⁷⁾| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 62

13/2

Eleven runs since last win in 2021, though wasn't seen to best effect when sixth of 9 in handicap (18/1) at Kempton (6f) 16 days ago, racing wide and not settling fully. Eased 2 lb and fitted with first-time cheekpieces.

Form: 85754-6

(6)

Seesawing^p1⁴⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: Mark Crehan⁽³⁾| T: I Furtado| OR: 62

4/1

First run since leaving Robyn Brisland when creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 16/1) 49 days ago. Entitled to come on for that and not dismissed in first-time cheekpieces.

Form: 6233/76-

(4)

Mumcat²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Shane Gray| T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward| OR: 60

13/2

Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap (15/2) at this course (7.1f) 23 days ago, not ideally placed. Ought to remain competitive.

Form: 343264-

(5)

Delta Romeo^b,t¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: P J McDonald| T: G O'Leary| OR: 59| BF

9/2

Fair maiden who wasn't disgraced when fifth of 13 in handicap (3/1) at Dundalk (7f) 14 days ago. Respected on tapeta debut.

Form: 26352-5

(9)

Oriental Lilly⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 8-7| J: Shannon Watts⁽⁷⁾| T: J S Goldie| OR: 48| CD

12/1

6-time course winner. 9/2, respectable third of 12 in minor event at this C&D 7 days ago.

Form: 5995-43

(1)

Lucky Beggar¹⁰

Age: 13| Weight: 8-7| J: Faye McManoman| T: D C Griffiths| OR: 48| D

100/1

Scored at Nottingham in October but well held last 2 starts at Southwell. Back up in trip.

Form: 58140-9

Non-Runners

(2)

Gowanbuster¹⁶

Weight: 9-2| Age: 8

T: S Corbett J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Highjacked (2/1), Seesawing (4/1), Delta Romeo (9/2), Gowanbuster (5/1), Mumcat (13/2), King Of Speed (13/2), Athollblair Boy (12/1), Oriental Lilly (12/1), Lucky Beggar (100/1)

DELTA ROMEO was unlucky to bump into a rejuvenated rival on his penultimate outing and remains in form, so could finally get off the mark here. Mumcat hasn't been shaping too badly of late, while Highjacked seems sure to go well again.