December 13 / 18.45 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.45

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Spreadex Sports First Goalscorer Insurance Handicap

  • Prize money: £4536
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Spreadex Sports First Goalscorer Insurance Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

Form: 106456 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Raced over 6f for his next four starts after winning a Newcastle novice (7f, Tapeta) in February), but endured a wide trip when sixth of ten over C&D last time; down in grade and could go well from his favourable draw.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Beattie Is Back

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

4-29; runner-up off this mark at Wolverhampton (7f; beaten a neck) in February; in rear throughout at York (6f; 40-1) on return from a three-month break; this is slightly easier (Class 5) and Ethan Tindall takes off a handy 5lb.

7/1

15th

16

(22)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Beattie Is Back

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Landed a 7f turf win at Doncaster (good to firm) last summer and close second at Wolverhampton (7f) on latest start in February; back from a 12-week break with his stable among the winners but he's done all his winning at 7f.

12/1

2nd

8

(4)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beattie Is Back

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Record of 3-16 on AW includes a success in last C&D attempt (in 2022); close fourth to Abduction at Newcastle (7f) with Southwell reappearance under his belt; enters calculations off unchanged mark.

13/2

Form: 496722 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Having dropped to a favourable mark he has run well to finish runner-up the last twice, including when just missing out from a wide stall over C&D on his penultimate outing; hasn't been lucky with the draw again.
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No / Draw
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19th

16

(19)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Follow Your Heart

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Loughnane

Behind on his only run here (2023); Doncaster last June saw his only turf win since 2021, amidst plenty of AW success admittedly but he was out of form in February when last seen; has a competitive mark but other cases look a bit more solid, particularly as he's drawn wide.

33/1

4th

2

(3)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Follow Your Heart

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Loughnane

Six-time course winner, most recently off 2lb lower in December; finished an aggregate of almost 3l behind Diamondonthehill in two subsequent starts; that solid rival seems to have the upper hand.

3/1

6th

3

(3)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Kempton (AW)

Follow Your Heart

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Record of 10-46 on AW, the most recent success at Wolverhampton in December; respectable fourth to Echalar there in follow-up attempt and remains in form.

9/1

Form: 701712 CD BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Ayr (7f, good) in September and did it well when winning over C&D last month; didn't enjoy the clearest of runs when second of 12 at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) 13 days ago and makes plenty of appeal from the same mark returned here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

0

9

(2)

21st Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Min Till

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

upset in stalls, reared over backwards and unseated rider start

10/1

4th

7

(2)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Min Till

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

She was having just her second attempt over this trip when winning a C&D handicap last month, poaching enough of a lead in the final furlong to hold off the fast-finishing second; she'll need more to defy a small weights rise in a better race but that's not out of the question given her 2022 best.

3/1

1st

2

(2)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Min Till

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Got right back on track when second of ten in 7f handicap here in October; this course winner figures on a handy mark, so rates a big player off the same mark.

5/2

20/1

Form: 213740 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who often makes the running and is back off his last winning mark; should give it a good go from the inside stall, but may be vulnerable to less exposed rivals; stable also runs Madrinho.
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6th

6

(6)

1st Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:13 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fieldsman

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

led

10/1

6th

6

(6)

1st Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:13 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fieldsman

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

led

10/1

7th

2

(5)

21st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Fieldsman

9st 8lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

12yo who was disappointing here (1m) last Tuesday but did too much too soon in that amateurs' race; had previously been running consistently well (including over C&D) and he may well bounce back with a bold bid.

10/1

Form: 055475 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Redcar novice winner (7f, soft) as a 2yo and one of his better efforts in the meantime when beaten less than 3l into fifth of 13 at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) 11 days ago; return to this trip should suit and is now 14lb lower than when first entering handicaps in the spring; each-way shout.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(9)

8th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Barneys Gift

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Deborah Faulkner

dwelt start, in rear

14/1

8th

3

(8)

4th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Lingfield (AW)

Barneys Gift

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Deborah Faulkner

Won a 7f novice at Redcar in November 2021 (sixth start) but beaten 15 times since; returns for a new yard over a significantly longer trip and he's hardly a solid option after 398 days off; he is at least down in grade.

33/1

5

(5)

12th May 2023

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

18:20 Nottingham

Barneys Gift

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Philip Kirby

Beaten 15 times since winning at Redcar (7f, soft) on her second start as a 2yo and finished 10l behind She's Got Bottle at Pontefract (1m, good) nine days ago; look elsewhere.

8/1

8/1

Form: 562158 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner the latest of which was a narrow defeat of Novak at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in October; possibilities off 2lb higher, though he will need to settle much better than in his two outings since.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(8)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buraback

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Derek Shaw

Conditions to suit and he ran well in defeat at Chelmsford (5f) in February/March; didn't run badly in a stronger C&D handicap last week and he can feature prominently back into 0-55 company.

6/1

7th

10

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buraback

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Finished a solid second at Chelmsford (5f Class 6) on his last two starts and his turn looks near; back up in grade but receives weight all round and remains favourably treated on plenty of form; not dismissed.

7/1

Form: 332805 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner who has dropped 1lb lower than when winning this race in a first-time visor last year; made a pleasing return from two months off when fifth of 11 at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) 15 days ago and worth a second look.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(10)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Madrinho

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Tony Carroll

Almost two years since he won and is knocking on now but he remains pretty consistent for his age; has won a couple of times round here and, while he'll need luck if dropped in as usual from a wide stall, he remains capable back in headgear.

7/1

7th

6

(10)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Madrinho

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

Getting long in the tooth now and hasn't won for a while but chased home Reel Power in C&D classified race in July and was close second to He's Our Star in that grade over 7f here last month; probably won't be far away.

15/2

2nd

4

(7)

10th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Madrinho

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and went second final 110yds, kept on well towards finish

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 860376 CD

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Seven wins here, four of them over this trip the latest of which was from 1lb higher in March; 3lb lower than when successful at Ayr (7f, soft) in May and could go well from his good draw.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(8)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Chookie Dunedin

8st 7lb

J: Franny Norton

T: R Mike Smith

raced in last

50/1

13th

14

(10)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:42 Ayr

Chookie Dunedin

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: R Mike Smith

towards rear

100/1

20/1

Form: 540300 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Didn't need to be at his best when winning a C&D claimer on his final start for Kevin Philippart De Foy in January; 0-13 for this yard despite a plummeting mark and others are more persuasive; stable also runs Catesby.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(9)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mudlahhim

8st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Scott Dixon

9yo who is without a win since July 2023 and he was never involved following a slow start over C&D ten days ago; others have stronger claims.

14/1

20/1

Form: -10245 C

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Sole success came from 1lb lower over 6f here in May; not disgraced when fifth of 13 at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in October, but he does look best over shorter and has a high draw to overcome.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(1)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Catesby

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Made all for clearcut C&D win off 1lb lower in October and did well to finish fourth at Wolverhampton three weeks ago, given he was slowly away and encountered traffic in the straight; could be very hard to catch if he breaks on terms from stall 1 today.

6/4

4th

17

27th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Catesby

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

reluctant to load, dwelt start, in rear, not clear run over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish

6/1

Form: 830223 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Handy sort whose nine AW starts have come on the Newcastle Tapeta, only once finishing unplaced; well drawn and still feasibly treated, but hasn't really shone in the past when racing around a bend.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Novak

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Beaten 13 times since last win at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September but close fifth of seven at Ayr (1m, good to firm) recently and he may appreciate the return to 7f; his mark continues to fall and he might not be far away.

15/2

5th

6

(6)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Novak

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has done his winning over 6f/7f, the last five times on AW (hasn't scored on turf since 2023); kept mostly to Newcastle since last September; not the percentage call in this scenario.

12/1

Form: 126150 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has been placed at up to 1m in his time, but his three wins this year have all come over 6f here; moderate effort at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) last time (has gone well there) leaves him with something to prove and he is drawn widest.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(6)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Nail Gunner

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: D Donovan

Three-time C&D winner, ridden prominently for those successes, and now 8lb lower than for the latest of them; not hit top gear in three runs for this yard and he'll be 3lb lower from the weekend; still needs a market check with blinkers tried for the first time.

12/1

8th

11

(2)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

13:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Nail Gunner

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: D Donovan

All three wins over C&D in 2022; promising start for new yard after Christmas but he ran no race at Southwell (mixed record there but does handle the surface) ten days ago and now has the hood discarded; on a good mark at present and may well return to form back here.

8/1

11th

2

(5)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

The Nail Gunner

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: D Donovan

Prominent racer whose three career wins have come over 6f at Wolverhampton (when trained by Ivan Furtado); shaped nicely under his optimum conditions on stable debut ten days ago but he has a bit more to prove at this venue; one to keep an eye on in the betting.

5/1

Non-runners

Novak, The Nail Gunner

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £14.76
Tricast £37.72

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Min Till

RP Ratings:

Follow Your Heart

The Times:

Beattie Is Back

The Guardian:

Buraback

THE NORTH:

Chookie Dunedin

POSTDATA:

Madrinho

TOPSPEED:

Fieldsman

Daily Mail:

Min Till

The Star:

Min Till

Daily Record:

Min Till

D Express:

Beattie Is Back

Telegraph:

Follow Your Heart

Daily Mirror:

Follow Your Heart