17:00 Southwell

Friday 17 January 2025

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30 In Free Bets With BetUK Handicap

Off time: 17:01 | Winning time: 2m 35.45s

(1)

King Ottokar⁶⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 10-2| J: Benoit D L Sayette| T: N J Henderson| OR: 87

66/1

Useful handicapper at best but lightly raced over hurdles in recent years, off 25 months (had wind op) ahead of finishing seventh of 10 in handicap at Leicester (15.5f, good to soft, 10/1) 60 days ago. This run should reveal more.

Form: 560376/

(4)

Asgard's Captain¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-13| J: Rhys Clutterbuck| T: Dylan Cunha| OR: 84

9/1

Five wins from 13 runs last year, with latest success at Newcastle in December. Below form when sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (11.1f, 15/2) 13 days ago, but he appeals as the type to bounce back quickly.

Form: 53841-6

(10)

Desert Emperor³⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-8| J: Joanna Mason| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 79| D

22/1

Confirmed promise of previous run when winning 8-runner handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 2/1) 39 days ago. Remains well treated on old form so he could be in the mix in his current mood.

Form: 638931-

(8)

Wiltshire Wonder²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: L Morris| T: A Watson| OR: 79| CD

6/1

Bumper winner and made it 2 wins from 3 starts in handicaps on the Flat when successful in 9-runner contest (14/1) at this C&D 28 days ago. Remains lightly raced and he's a major player with more still to offer.

Form: 644161-

(6)

Dunstan^v²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Rob Hornby| T: P Attwater| OR: 81| CD

9/2

Won first 4 starts last year, including at this C&D, when trained by Barry Brennan. After 5 months off, ran well when 2¼ lengths fourth of 9 to Wiltshire Wonder in handicap (12/1) at this C&D 28 days ago. More needed.

Form: 756644-

(9)

Plage De Havre⁴³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Jason Watson| T: A M Balding| OR: 80

7/2

Has progressed with each start so far, bumping into a good prospect when second of 14 in novice (10/3) at Chelmsford City (10f) 43 days ago. Remains with potential as he makes handicap debut.

Form: 6/22-

(3)

Alpine Oasis²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: S H James| T: K R Burke| OR: 79| CD

11/2

Stepped up on recent run when doubling her tally in 6-runner handicap (11/2) at this C&D 20 days ago, making running and keeping on well. Remains unexposed at this trip and she can make another bold bid.

Form: 51491-

(5)

Path To Dubai¹⁵²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: H Crouch| T: J Tate| OR: 79| C

4/1

Made a winning debut here (8.1f) a year ago and ran well when second of 13 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) in August, despite needing stronger gallop. Capable of getting involved if ready to go after 5 months off.

Form: 122792-

(7)

Gallant Lion¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: T Eaves| T: Ian Williams| OR: 73

16/1

Eleven runs since last win in 2023, but took a step back in the right direction when third of 9 in handicap (7/1) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 2 weeks ago. On a dangerous mark if building on his latest effort.

Form: 78308-3

(2)

Swinging London^t,p³⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 8-11| J: Finley Marsh| T: J Mackie| OR: 68| C| D

20/1

Gained a first victory on the Flat at this course (14.1f) in December and defied a penalty 2 days later when winning 9-runner handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 10/11) 36 days ago, easily. Up in grade but not dismissed lightly.

Form: 322211-

Result Amended

Plage De Havre - Original Position 1st. Amended Position 2nd.

Path To Dubai - Original Position 2nd. Amended Position 1st.

Forecasts

Plage De Havre (7/2), Path To Dubai (4/1), Dunstan (9/2), Alpine Oasis (11/2), Wiltshire Wonder (6/1), Asgard's Captain (9/1), Gallant Lion (16/1), Swinging London (20/1), Desert Emperor (22/1), King Ottokar (66/1)

WILTSHIRE WONDER has shown improved form since going handicapping on the Flat, overcoming a slow start (also hampered) when winning over C&D last time, and he can continue his progress to add to his tally. Heading the list of dangers is Alpine Oasis, who benefited from the step up in trip when making all here 20 days ago, ahead of Desert Emperor.