January 20 / 16.23 Southwell (AW)

16.23

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Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 5307-1 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Ran out the easy winner of a 6f handicap here two weeks ago, recording a good Topspeed figure in the process; 5lb rise looks manageable but his stamina for 7f has to be taken on trust.
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12th

6

(8)

28th Feb 2023

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Breezyandbright

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

raced freely, in touch with leaders

8/1

7th

1

(5)

27th Jan 2023

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Breezyandbright

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

took keen hold, prominent on outer

5/2

1st

7

(2)

20th Jan 2023

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:23 Southwell (AW)

Breezyandbright

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Ran out the easy winner of a 6f handicap here two weeks ago, recording a good Topspeed figure in the process; 5lb rise looks manageable but his stamina for 7f has to be taken on trust.

11/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 8580-1 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Ran on strongly to reward market support in good fashion at Newcastle 16 days ago (6f; Tricky Business back in third); 4lb rise not excessive and he's fully effective over this extra furlong; solid contender.
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8th

5

(1)

1st Mar 2025

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

took keen hold, towards rear throughout

5/1

1st

4

(9)

14th Feb 2025

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Latest three wins at 6f/7f in early 2023 but he confirmed he's perfectly effective over C&D when running well against a next-time winner in January (first-time visor); another sound effort back over 7f since; solid claims for in-form yard.

4/1

2nd

7

(9)

4th Feb 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Five wins here including two over this trip; one of his better recent efforts when second of 11 in a 0-50 classified event over 1m here (first-time visor) 12 days ago; could go well but a losing run of 21 tempers enthusiasm.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 7600-3 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f maiden at Newcastle for this yard as a 2yo; struggled in three runs for Stuart Kittow in the second half of 2022 and he was also well beaten on his first run back with this yard last month; better effort over 6f at Newcastle 16 days ago though and returning to 7f should suit; dangerous mark.
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8th

1

(3)

9th Mar 2023

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Tricky Business

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

Has dropped a long way in the weights; some positive signs of late but well beaten after racing freely in first-time cheekpieces (discarded) at Southwell (6f) last week; bounce back needed.

12/1

10th

5

(11)

28th Feb 2023

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Tricky Business

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

He has dropped a long way in the weights and there have been some positive signs of late; did too much early in first-time blinkers at Wolverhampton last month but it was still a fair run; cheekpieces tried now; return to 6f shouldn't be an issue; one to consider.

6/1

5th

6

(4)

27th Jan 2023

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tricky Business

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

led

5/1

Form: 5590-5

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Exposed maiden who has been unplaced in all 13 starts; the addition of blinkers isn't enough to tempt.
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5th

2

(2)

15th Mar 2023

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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

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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

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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: 76316- D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Unplaced when joint favourite at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but it was still a fair performance and he was in good form previously, with a close third over this C&D and a win at Wolverhampton.
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9th

9

(2)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Chepstow

Brave Display

9st 0lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Patchy this season, off the back of a lengthy absence, and the years appear to be catching up; having a first run on turf since 2022.

10/1

6th

9

(10)

12th May 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brave Display

9st 4lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

in touch with leaders early, dropped to rear after 2f

25/1

Form: 0600-2 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Having dropped in the weights he returned to form when a close second of 12 over C&D two weeks ago (Willing To Please behind in third); 1lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.
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4th

9

(9)

22nd Jan 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Wrath Of Hector

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Three-time winner at Southwell much earlier in career; poor strike-rate in last few years but ties in with American Rose on reappearance form over C&D last week.

5/1

7th

11

(11)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:30 Yarmouth

Wrath Of Hector

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

No issue with this track, his last two wins over C&D (good to firm); knocking at the door lately, going close at Nottingham (6f, good to soft; beaten a head) a fortnight ago; should give another reasonable account.

10/1

13

(14)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Wrath Of Hector

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Jessica Macey

Multiple 6f-7f winner (turf wins on fast ground); arrives in reasonably good form after two AW placed efforts but has plenty to prove on soft ground.

9/1

12/1

Form: 7108-4

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Two 1m wins in the second half of 2022, including on Tapeta in November (off 1lb lower); led 1f out but didn't get home over 1m at Newcastle 16 days ago (still ran respectably); in the mix.
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10

(6)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Catterick

Mintnthat

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Won two in a row at Newcastle (1m, AW) in January and has dropped below his last winning mark, but he's struggled on his six runs since.

25/1

8th

2

(1)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

18:35 Beverley

Mintnthat

10st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

50/1

7th

5

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Ripon

Mintnthat

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Four wins when trained by Iain Jardine, including two at Newcastle this January; hasn't shone in four runs for new stable though and hopes are pinned on the returning blinkers (he's been wearing a visor or cheekpieces) working the oracle.

16/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 2693-8

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Just one win from her 21 runs for the Johnston stable, namely a Class 6 handicap at Hamilton last summer (6f, good to firm); attracted some support on her stable debut here 19 days ago but didn't stay on her first run over 1m; this is weaker and returning to 7f can help.
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9th

9

(2)

24th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Liv Lucky

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Broke losing run over 5f at this track in September but below that level since; cheekpieces back on but plenty has to be taken on trust back up in distance.

25/1

9

(2)

24th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Liv Lucky

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Broke losing run over 5f at this track in September but below that level since; cheekpieces back on but plenty has to be taken on trust back up in distance.

25/1

5th

5

(5)

15th Jan 2025

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

12:38 Southwell (AW)

Liv Lucky

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Successful in C&D handicap in September; far from consistent otherwise in the last 12 months and AW record is just 1-27 but she's one of the bigger players on these terms, granted a return to form.

8/1

Form: 3007-3 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Bounced back from three quiet runs when a close third over C&D two weeks ago, cruising to the front 2f out but tying up in the closing stages; likely to make another bold bid.
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5th

9

(1)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

15:35 Musselburgh

Willing To Please

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

pressed leader, led over 2f out

14/1

6th

13

(10)

27th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Redcar

Willing To Please

8st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

prominent

16/1

6th

12

(1)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:35 Carlisle

Willing To Please

8st 9lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Philip Kirby

Dual C&D winner (from marks in the mid 50s); started off the turf season reasonably well - placed on three occasions - but hasn't been quite so sharp in more recent times, including when finishing sixth of 11 (behind Elettaria) in first-time cheekpieces at Beverley last time.

12/1

Form: 05305-

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
0-9 but she has been placed a couple of times, including over this trip on the Tapeta at Newcastle; she needs to leave two lesser runs behind her though.
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9th

9

(12)

7th Nov 2023

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Highland Queen

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Bryan Smart

midfield

8/1

4th

7

(3)

29th Sep 2023

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Highland Queen

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Bryan Smart

Maiden (0-15); went clear but couldn't sustain her effort when reeled in by Elettaria at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) last month; her subsequent Catterick run can be excused - stumbled badly early - so, on slightly better terms, she'd have a chance of reversing those earlier placings.

4/1

6th

2

(3)

30th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Highland Queen

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

took keen hold, midfield, smooth headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

5/2

12/1

Form: 28887-

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Placed in three C&D runs last winter; yet to make much of an impact in handicaps but she returns from six months off on a reduced mark and possible the return to this track will give her a lift.
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11th

3

(12)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:23 Southwell (AW)

Dark Enchantment

9st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Placed in three C&D runs last winter; yet to make much of an impact in handicaps but she returns from six months off on a reduced mark and possible the return to this track will give her a lift.

12/1

Form: 494-22 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
On a losing run but he has performed with credit in 0-50 classified events twice this month, including over C&D on Sunday; blew the start and then raced too keenly at Wolverhampton on Thursday; this looks more competitive.
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11th

5

(1)

2nd Mar 2023

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0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Hachert

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jennie Candlish

took keen hold, prominent, led 5f out

12/1

10th

8

(3)

24th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Hachert

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

taken down early, pulled hard, in touch with leaders, on outer 5f out, headway over 4f out

11/2

11

(11)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:23 Southwell (AW)

Hachert

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

On a losing run but he has performed with credit in 0-50 classified events twice this month, including over C&D on Sunday; blew the start and then raced too keenly at Wolverhampton on Thursday; this looks more competitive.

9/1

Form: 0528-7

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
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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

Non-runners

Hachert, Brazen Arrow

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £26.00
Straight Forecast £18.47
Tricast £105.20
Trifecta £177.10

Selections

Telegraph:

Breezyandbright

SPOTLIGHT:

Wrath Of Hector

The Guardian:

Mintnthat

D Express:

Highland Queen

The Sun:

Hachert

POSTDATA:

Jems Bond

NEWMARKET:

Brave Display

Daily Mail:

Breezyandbright

The Star:

Breezyandbright

Daily Record:

Breezyandbright

RP Ratings:

Wrath Of Hector

The Times:

Wrath Of Hector

Daily Mirror:

Wrath Of Hector