19:00 Wolverhampton

Saturday 20 September 2025

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Abbi Bettles Travel Counsellors Handicap

Off time: 19:00 | Winning time: 1m 28.29s

(1)

A Pint Of Bear^p¹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-8| J: Joey Haynes| T: S Dixon| OR: 54| CD

11/1

Ran good third over C&D last December from 25/1. Fifth of 11 in handicap at Brighton (16/1) 19 days ago, slowly into stride after 9-month absence and never threatening. Should be sharper today returning to a track where previously successful, though has now gone 17 races without a win.

Form: 67737-5

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(4)

Gilt Edge^p¹⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 9-8| J: Gina Mangan| T: C Mason| OR: 54| CD

28/1

Course and distance winner but finished last of 8 in handicap here (13/2) 18 days ago, dropping back quickly. Needs a drop in the weights to be competitive again.

Form: 5159-28

(8)

Valadero^p¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Hollie Doyle| T: Brian Toomey| OR: 53

4/1

Showing improved form with two consecutive second places including runner-up of 11 in handicap at Brighton (11/2) 19 days ago. Still seeking first win after 25 career starts. Cheekpieces back on could help the cause on return to AW.

Form: 5-56022

(10)

Toussarok¹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-6| J: Jack Doughty| T: A W Carroll| OR: 52| BF| D

15/2

Won a 7f handicap in July and placed twice since, most recently when third of 9 in handicap at Brighton (7/2) 19 days ago, running well.

Form: 8-01343

(9)

Step Along¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Connor Planas⁽³⁾| T: W Muir & C Grassick| OR: 54| BF

9/1

Third twice in 7f handicaps before finishing last of 6 at Chepstow (9/4) 18 days ago in a run that can be excused. May be better suited to 6f based on previous efforts.

Form: 285336

(6)

Saidha¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Nicola Currie| T: M D I Usher| OR: 54

7/1

Still seeking a first win after 9 starts and finished sixth of 10 in handicap at Haydock (16/1) 15 days ago, staying on final furlong but never challenging after meeting trouble. May need further weight relief to be competitive.

Form: 855656

(3)

Latin¹⁰⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Paddy Bradley| T: James Owen| OR: 50

3/1

Maiden after 23 starts who finished third twice on AW in May before running fifth of 10 in handicap at Goodwood (4/1) 106 days ago, giving his running with cheekpieces. Returns with headgear removed back down in trip.

Form: 676335

(2)

Under Curfew^v⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 9-3| J: William Carson| T: A W Carroll| OR: 49| C

15/2

Veteran with good recent sprint form, including third at Brighton. Second of 12 in handicap at Bath (7/1) 7 days ago with headgear refitted, staying on well after angling wider than winner. Versatile performer who merits serious consideration.

Form: 830352

(11)

Woodrafff¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Jonny Peate| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 49| D

13/2

Won 7f handicap at Beverley (10/3) in July. Kept on well for third of 11 in AW handicap at Newcastle (13/2) 12 days ago when denied a clear run over 1f out. Player.

Form: 841483

(5)

Zaramara^p⁵⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Mason Paetel⁽⁵⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 50

22/1

Little shown in five starts, including sixth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (14/1) 54 days ago when racing freely in first-time cheekpieces.

Form: 46586

Non-Runners

(7)

Hint Of The Jungle¹⁶

Weight: 9-9| Age: 4

T: M Murphy J: Darragh Keenan

(12)

Twitch¹⁸

Weight: 9-6| Age: 8

T: Craig Benton J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Latin (3/1), Valadero (4/1), Hint Of The Jungle (4/1), Woodrafff (13/2), Saidha (7/1), Toussarok (15/2), Under Curfew (15/2), Step Along (9/1), A Pint Of Bear (11/1), Twitch (20/1), Zaramara (22/1), Gilt Edge (28/1)

UNDER CURFEW has been showing consistent form in recent sprints, finishing a strong second at Bath just 7 days ago after having to angle wider than the winner. This versatile veteran looks primed for success. Woodrafff kept on well for third at Newcastle recently despite traffic issues, while A Pint Of Bear returns to a track where he's been successful previously.