December 09 / 20.15 Southwell (AW)

20.15

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Spreadex Sports Injury Time Loser Insurance Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3726
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Spreadex Sports Injury Time Loser Insurance Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

Form: 132288 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Finally broke his duck at Carlisle in August (7f, good to firm) and he is only 1lb higher today; heavy ground shouldn't have been an excuse for a lesser run last time but not the biggest surprise to see him bounce back.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

11

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Martins Brig

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: David Thompson

Winner at Wetherby in April 2025 (7f, good to firm) and some fair runs since; hasn't been in much form on the AW this year and perhaps best watched for now.

33/1

7th

13

(7)

20th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Martins Brig

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Triple C&D winner but he's finished in rear in his last three runs and and his last win was 12 months ago; one of three runners for the yard and he needs to turn things around.

16/1

8th

4

(2)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Martins Brig

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David Thompson

A three-time C&D scorer but he arrives out of sorts, beating only one in classified event over C&D 40 days ago; he needs this change of headgear to spark a resurgence.

16/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 781119 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Ten-time AW winner who rattled off a hat-trick on Tapeta this autumn; not a lot went right for him at Newcastle last week and he still looked in top form; drawn widest but dangerous to discount.
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10th

9

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

11-time course winner who defied this mark over C&D in December; some creditable efforts since but he has been a bit up and down and was only sixth behind Anthropologist here last time; others preferred.

16/1

6th

5

(9)

27th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

11-time course winner, the latest over C&D in December, and he twice finished placed over C&D last month; certainly of interest on that form but this 12yo has gone off the boil on his last two starts.

14/1

11th

1

(7)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Failed to fire at Newcastle last week but this veteran had run two fine races in defeat beforehand; fully effective at this track too so no great surprise were he to rebound quickly.

12/1

Form: 459085

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden; the occasional fair run since returning to the track in August but she remains vulnerable for win purposes.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6

(7)

18th Feb 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Independent Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lisa Williamson

Placed a few times but now 0-43 and finished last on her recent return from a break.

50/1

7th

5

(7)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Independent Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

mounted on course and taken down early

50/1

7th

5

(7)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Independent Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

mounted on course and taken down early, prominent, weakened over 2f out

50/1

Form: 893826 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
The winner of a 7f handicap at Redcar for Kevin Ryan in May (off a 2lb higher mark); shaped with more encouragement than the bare numbers would suggest on his stable debut at Wolverhampton three weeks ago, left with plenty to do but making some headway in the straight despite traffic issues; handicapped to win and interesting to see if there is any money about for him.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Kodebreaker

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Conditions no problem and he has run creditably on his last two visits here, the latest last week; shouldn't be too far away.

10/1

7

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Kodebreaker

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Conditions no problem and he has run creditably on his last two visits here, the latest last week; shouldn't be too far away.

10/1

6th

9

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Kodebreaker

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Showed he can be competitive from his reduced mark when a close fourth over C&D last month and bit better than the result (hampered towards finish) when sixth of 14 at Yarmouth since; on the shortlist.

11/2

14/1

Form: 988009 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Thrown in on last season's form but he has yet to fire for this stable in 2022; type to come good at some point and now drops in class; the betting is expected to forecast if a more prominent showing is on the cards.
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6th

12

(7)

18th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Six Strings

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

25/1

8

(5)

21st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Six Strings

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Ended a losing run when coming from off the pace to beat Channel Packet in a Wolverhampton classified event (extended 1m) in January; not so good since and don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

33/1

Form: -28302

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of her five runs for Tony Carroll, most recently over 7f at Wolverhampton 13 days ago; 1lb higher but relatively low mileage and she's one to consider.
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1st

10

(13)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Autumn Angel

8st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

Exposed mare whose last win came in Wolverhampton classified (6f, AW) in January 2025; having first start on turf since September 2024 and others are more persuasive.

12/1

7th

8

(8)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Autumn Angel

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Tony Carroll

Without a win since last January but her last two efforts have been solid, including when third over C&D 26 days ago; visor (worn once before) replaces blinkers and she has place claims.

4/1

Form: 592545

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Still seeking his first win after 18 starts but he regularly ran well for Phil Makin and he is almost certainly in better form for his new stable than his figures suggest; only the in-form winner ran the final 2f quicker when he was fifth at Wolverhampton 13 days ago and a big run looks on the cards.
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7th

4

(2)

9th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Cotai Class

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

disputed lead

6/1

5th

1

(9)

26th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cotai Class

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Went very close in a 6f Ayr maiden (good) in his final run for Phillip Makin in August but he's been well held in a handicap (6f) and seller (1m) at Redcar in both runs for current yard; record now stands at 0-17 and has something to prove from wide draw back on AW.

15/2

4th

6

(1)

1st Nov 2022

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:55 Redcar

Cotai Class

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Best sprint form, including on good to soft, offers hope but he made little impact over 6f here on debut for new yard last week and the new trip raises major questions.

9/2

Form: 656052

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
6f winner at Wolverhampton in January; mixed bag since but he ran well when chasing home a rival who was completing a hat-trick at Chelmsford last month (7f); contender if able to reproduce that form.
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6th

7

(2)

1st Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Brazen Arrow

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Christine Dunnett

Yet to add to his 6f win in early 2022 and had several chances off lowly marks last year; easy enough to swerve.

25/1

1

(5)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Brazen Arrow

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Christine Dunnett

Poor strike-rate and he's better known for his exploits at 6f and 7f; others appeal more.

25/1

14/1

Form: 1U0676 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Got up late to win a 7f classified event at Musselburgh in July (first-time blinkers); in and out since then but he does have the ability to feature if on a good day.
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5

(7)

25th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Shaftoe

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

took keen hold, held up in rear, pulled up quickly over 4f out, broke down

5/2

1st

2

(1)

23rd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Shaftoe

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

ducked left start, held up in last, smooth headway over 2f out, going easily but waiting for room against near rail over 1f out, soon switched left, pushed along and squeezed through to lead inside final furlong, readily

6/4

1st

2

(2)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Shaftoe

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Five-time course winner, three of them over tonight's trip, latterly off 2lb lower last month; hit traffic in a messy affair at Wolverhampton latest and, while a bigger field would have been ideal (is usually dropped in and can pull), he's shortlisted.

5/2

6/1

Form: 278381 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Good strike-rate for one of his rating, winning for the fourth time in a 6f handicap here three weeks ago; stays 7f and shouldn't be far away.
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7th

6

(12)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:10 Yarmouth

Hilarys Boy

9st 10lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

slowly into stride, held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and no impression from 2f out

12/1

7th

14

(11)

8th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Hilarys Boy

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

taken down early, dwelt start and bumped start, towards rear

7/1

7

(15)

29th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Hilarys Boy

9st 1lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

7/1

Form: 525133 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Ended a losing run when winning a 7f handicap at Catterick in September; two solid efforts in defeat have followed and he looks set for another prominent showing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Veteran who is 3-15 over C&D on ground ranging from good to soft; hard to predict these days, but capable of running well off if putting his mind to it.

12/1

11

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Veteran who is 3-15 over C&D on ground ranging from good to soft; hard to predict these days, but capable of running well off if putting his mind to it.

12/1

7th

11

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Seb Spencer

Went close last time at Catterick (7f, good) but following one good run with another can be challenging these days; has form on soft ground but 7f is his trip.

10/1

Form: 907559

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden with patchy profile; achieved his highest RPR on the only other occasion Graham Lee has ridden him (1m, here) but still looks vulnerable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

2

(2)

15th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Furniture Factors

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ronald Thompson

in touch with leaders

7/2

1st

1

(2)

4th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Furniture Factors

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ronald Thompson

16-race maiden but he ran well in a first-time hood when a staying-on fourth in classified event at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) three weeks ago; was only beaten 2l in that race and has each-way claims if he can find some extra spark.

5/1

4th

7

(7)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Furniture Factors

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ronald Thompson

Modest maiden who wore blinkers here (7f) the last twice, running well on first occasion; chance of first success largely depends on how well he responds to headgear switch (now goes in hood).

20/1

Form: 716-09 D

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Looked promising at a low level when decisively winning a 7f handicap at Chelmsford last autumn; failed to back it up last November and his two runs this year have been poor; risky.
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9th

9

(2)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Hanoverian King

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Simon Pearce

Sole win in 19 starts came at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) as a 3yo; cheekpieces are now given a go, but something to prove tackling this far for the first time.

20/1

8th

8

(12)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Hanoverian King

9st 0lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Simon Pearce

Mixed record and although he has enough ability to feature at this level, he's easy enough to swerve from the widest stall.

16/1

Non-runners

Bond Boy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £24.63
Tricast £921.86

Selections

RP Ratings:

Autumn Angel

SPOTLIGHT:

Cotai Class

The Guardian:

Brazen Arrow

POSTDATA:

Bobby Joe Leg

Daily Mirror:

Hilary's Boy

Daily Mail:

Kodebreaker

Telegraph:

Autumn Angel

Daily Record:

Autumn Angel

D Express:

Cotai Class

The Sun:

Brazen Arrow

The Star:

Bobby Joe Leg