December 20 / 16.15 Newcastle (AW)

16.15

Standard To Slow

Spreadex Sports Get £50 In Bonuses Handicap

  • Prize money: £5508
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
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Spreadex Sports Get £50 In Bonuses Handicap

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

8/11 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10

Form: 11 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
2-2 in novices, winning over C&D (standard to slow) and over 6f at Kempton; form nothing special but still looked green last time so further improvement likely and the one to beat on handicap debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Brewing

9st 1lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

All six wins have been gained on AW; in good form at Dundalk last winter, soft ground probably wasn't ideal on turf comeback (slowly away) over C&D early this month and fair bit to find with Gleneagle Bay on that run.

12/1

9th

14

(14)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Brewing

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

All six wins have been gained on AW; in good form at Dundalk this winter before a below-par Newcastle run on latest; others have much stronger claims on turf form.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 064561 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D winner on today's going in February who returned to form when winning for Zac Wheatley over 7f at Wolverhampton last time; should go well with his penalty.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(8)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Beattie Is Back

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Did best of those in the stands' side group at York (6f, good to firm) in July and then kept on for third of nine at Southwell (6f, AW) 27 days ago despite not getting the best of passages; now down to a career-low mark and this dual C&D winner should appreciate stepping back up in trip.

7/2

3rd

1

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Beattie Is Back

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

He's struggled to get competitive on turf on his four starts since May, albeit he fared best in the near-side group at York a fortnight ago; Tapeta seems to be his preferred surface and he's 5lb lower than when going close at Wolverhampton (7f) in February; no surprise to see a big run.

8/1

15th

15

(22)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Beattie Is Back

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has not matched this year's AW form since returned to turf; should be well treated now but not sure stall 22 will be an advantage.

33/1

20/1

Form: 635600 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Four AW wins to his credit; yet to score this year, but some fair runs on occasions; well beaten last twice (latest after a break) and addition of blinkers needs to bring about improvement.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(1)

11th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Parallel World

11st 1lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: K R Burke

Back to form with a bang when winning a 7f Class 5 at Newcastle last month; lacklustre run back there nine days ago though and has something to prove again for now.

10/1

8th

1

(7)

2nd Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:08 Newcastle (AW)

Parallel World

9st 13lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: K R Burke

Held on for narrow win over C&D five days ago, returning to something like his best form; only 2lb higher despite incurring a 4lb penalty and remains competitively treated (defied this mark in 2021); respected.

9/4

1st

1

(8)

28th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Parallel World

9st 11lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: K R Burke

Had form off much higher marks last winter but his current wellbeing is a concern, having been well short of his best in two runs back from a summer break; others are stronger.

16/1

11/2

Form: 163531 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Proved suited by first-time cheekpieces (wore a hood previously) when gaining narrow win over C&D on today's going last time; only one pound higher but this looks stronger.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(15)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Doncaster

Emily Post

9st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Well treated on old form but last win was two years ago and she's not posed a threat in her three runs this season; now drops back into a Class 6 event but she needs to find some extra spark.

12/1

7th

7

(3)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:03 Thirsk

Emily Post

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

On a losing run but handicapped accordingly and she ran a creditable race when fourth at Wetherby last month (7f, good to firm); better could be forthcoming.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.00
Straight Forecast £3.31
Trifecta £14.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Beattie Is Back

SPOTLIGHT:

Brewing

RP Ratings:

Brewing

NEWMARKET:

Brewing

Daily Mirror:

Brewing

Daily Record:

Brewing

POSTDATA:

Beattie Is Back

The Times:

Beattie Is Back

Telegraph:

Beattie Is Back

The Guardian:

Beattie Is Back

Daily Mail:

Beattie Is Back

D Express:

Beattie Is Back

The Sun:

Beattie Is Back

The Star:

Beattie Is Back