20:00 Southwell

Tuesday 31 January 2023

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Scu Selects Expert Tips By BetUK Handicap

Off time: 20:02 | Winning time: 58.02s

(4)

Snow Berry^p²³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Theodore Ladd| T: M Appleby| OR: 55| D

5/1

Fifth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (22/1) 23 days ago, making little impression. That was her first start for 7 months and she's entitled to be sharper now.

Form: 53082-5

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(2)

Storm Melody^b²⁰

Age: 10| Weight: 9-9| J: R Havlin| T: A Stronge| OR: 55| D

8/1

Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 14/1) 20 days ago. Likely he'll face competition for the lead here.

Form: 6376-34

(8)

Bluebird^b¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 53

9/2

11/1 and blinkered for 1st time, bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 14 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Handicapper has eased his grip a little more and she's a likely player.

Form: 70223-8

(7)

Battle Point^p¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: A J Farragher⁽³⁾| T: M J Attwater| OR: 52

9/1

Good third of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 15 days ago, no extra final 1f having been close up. Not discounted from career-low mark.

Form: 55663-3

(9)

Ubahha^h¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: William Carson| T: M J Attwater| OR: 52| D

25/1

One win from 29 Flat runs. 66/1, fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 15 days ago, faring best of those held up. Task is to build on that now.

Form: 24560-5

(6)

Dapper Man^b¹⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 9-6| J: Jonny Peate⁽⁵⁾| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 52| D

10/1

Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Ninth of 13 in handicap at this course (6.1f, 50/1) 14 days ago, doing too much too soon. Has come down plenty in the weights so shouldn't be dismissed lightly at this level.

Form: 38559-9

(12)

Another Angel^v⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 9-3| J: Cam Hardie| T: A Brittain| OR: 49| D

4/1

Thirty four runs since last win in 2020. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 16/1) 5 days ago, fading over 1f out having made the running. Losing run has to be a cause for concern.

Form: 007-664

(5)

Stroxx^b⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: S H James| T: L Bailey| OR: 49

11/2

Remains a maiden after 35 Flat runs. Respectable second of 11 in minor event (5/1) at this C&D 5 days ago, left behind by winner final 1f. Should give another good account.

Form: 325-832

(11)

Amazing Amaya^p¹¹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-0| J: L Morris| T: D Shaw| OR: 46| CD

11/1

C&D winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable fourth of 11 in minor event at this C&D 11 days ago, making late headway without landing a blow. No forlorn hope.

Form: 6948-54

(1)

Six O' Hearts⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: K T O'Neill| T: S Dixon| OR: 45

20/1

Ninth of 11 in minor event at this C&D (28/1) 5 days ago, slowly away and never involved. Others make greater appeal.

Form: 637-779

(10)

Enchanted Night^b1¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: Liam Wright⁽⁷⁾| T: Mrs C A Dunnett| OR: 45

22/1

Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. Eighth of 11 in minor event (28/1) at this C&D 11 days ago, not much room. Blinkers on 1st time. Something to find on form.

Form: 5645-88

Non-Runners

(3)

Brandy Station¹⁴

Weight: 9-10| Age: 8

T: L Williamson J: Zak Wheatley

Forecasts

Another Angel (4/1), Bluebird (9/2), Snow Berry (5/1), Stroxx (11/2), Brandy Station (11/2), Storm Melody (8/1), Battle Point (9/1), Dapper Man (10/1), Amazing Amaya (11/1), Six O' Hearts (20/1), Enchanted Night (22/1), Ubahha (25/1)

BLUEBIRD remains a maiden but her exploits around this venue late on last year give her sound claims in this field and, with her latest run best excused (raced closer to the pace than ideal), she could be worth chancing having a crack at 5f for the first time. The likelihood of a good gallop will help Amazing Amaya and she's a threat, along with Brandy Station and Snow Berry.