January 24 / 20.30 Southwell (AW)

20.30

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Spreadex Sports First Goalscorer Insurance Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Spreadex Sports First Goalscorer Insurance Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 3324-3 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won his first two starts back from a wind operation last summer and he has been reliable in defeat since; returning to 1m in his favour and Rossa Ryan takes over today (apprentice-ridden on last four starts).
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6th

4

(8)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:50 Leicester

Eagle Eyed Freddie

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins this year, including when making it tenth time lucky on turf in a classified claimer at Catterick (7f, good to firm) last month; only beat three rivals and has more to do back in a handicap.

7/1

2

(5)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

21:00 Brighton

Eagle Eyed Freddie

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

1st

2

(3)

2nd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:55 Catterick

Eagle Eyed Freddie

9st 5lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Prominent racer with two AW wins to his name this year; not at his best at Chelmsford when last seen eight weeks ago but he's the pick of today's weights and ran well over C&D on his one run at Catterick.

7/4

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6/5

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 044-11 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
He has found a chunk of improvement of late, following his easy C&D win nine days ago with another victory here on Friday; has a 10lb penalty to deal with but the latest win was a good effort on the clock and he still looks feasibly weighted; obvious claims in his hat-trick bid.
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1

(3)

26th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Run Teddy Run

10st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Big improver with pair of 1m Southwell wins this month; should make a bold bid for the hat-trick; engaged 8.30 Southwell on Tuesday.

2nd

2

(4)

24th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Run Teddy Run

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

He has found a chunk of improvement of late, following his easy C&D win nine days ago with another victory here on Friday; has a 10lb penalty to deal with but the latest win was a good effort on the clock and he still looks feasibly weighted; obvious claims in his hat-trick bid.

6/5

1st

4

(4)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Run Teddy Run

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Found a surge of improvement to easily win a 0-60 handicap over C&D on Sunday, recording a solid Topspeed figure in the process; looks well-in under a penalty and he's a leading contender.

2/1

3rd
1 (1)
Daafy

9/1

Form: 6822-0 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three course wins last winter and he was threatening last month, notably when chasing home a rapid improver over this trip on his penultimate start; not at his best here 16 days ago but he's still well tretaed if bouncing back to his recent best.
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6

(10)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Daafy

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Course regular who has been placed on both starts since winning over 7f here in January; also effective over 1m and current mark is probably not beyond him; ought to be on the premises again.

4/1

3rd

1

(3)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Daafy

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Southwell specialist who has performed well (won then second) in C&D events this year and the form has received several boosts; strongly respected off an unaltered mark.

5/2

12/1

Form: 4647-5 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is on a good mark and looks to retain a good chunk of ability; bled from the nose when fifth at Kempton three weeks ago; seen to best effect when coming late off a good pace.
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1st

3

(7)

9th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

De Vegas Kid

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

Five-time course winner (7f-1m); out of form in sprint handicaps since returning from break in June (four runs) but will appreciate today's drop in grade, and this trip ought to be much more suitable.

6/1

7th

8

(7)

26th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:40 Bath

De Vegas Kid

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Ten-time winner (once over C&D) but has poor strike-rate in recent years and has not fired since returning from break in June.

16/1

Form: 0261-0 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Five course wins last year, most recently a defeat of Divine Connection over 7f here last month; poor run behind a couple of today's rivals here nine days ago but he's better than that.
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4th

4

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Back From Dubai

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

9yo who returned to form when third at Southwell (1m, AW) last month and built on it to win at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) nine days ago; he should be fine on today's better ground and is respected up just 3lb.

9/2

1st

10

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Back From Dubai

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Roy Bowring

Seven of his nine wins have been on AW but he's well handicapped on some runner-up efforts on turf last season; has mixed record since his last success 12 months ago but he was placed at Southwell (1m) last time and has claims if he can build on that.

16/1

3rd

7

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Back From Dubai

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Has won five times here; a line can be put through his most recent C&D run and he didn't get any peace out in front at Nottingham 11 days ago (weakened into eighth of ten); it wouldn't be the biggest surprise to see him bounce back (there is possible competition for the lead but no other out-and-out front-runners).

10/1

Form: 22106-

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Gained compensation for some near misses when easily landing a Wolverhampton handicap in October (extended 1m1f); less good twice since but the booking of Billy Loughnane an obvious plus.
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8th

3

(7)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Lethal Touch

10st 1lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joseph Parr

led, headed but prominent after 2f, led again 5f out, went clear under 3f out, headed 1f out, weakened final 110yds

8/1

8th

8

(5)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lethal Touch

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joseph Parr

Steadily progressive and arrives here on a hat-trick after clearcut successes over this trip at Epsom in August and September; up another 4lb for last time but may not have reached her ceiling yet; big chance.

4/1

1st

6

(7)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

16:00 Epsom

Lethal Touch

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Joseph Parr

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, sustained duel with runner-up from 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well inside final 110yds, won going away

5/2

Form: 4879-2

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden; put three poor runs behind him when chasing home Run Teddy Run here nine days ago; 10lb better off with that rival but this keen sort isn't sure to be in the same form again; claims if he is though.
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6th

2

(4)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:10 Brighton

John OGroats

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Gillard

0-11 and beaten a long way in his last three starts, over 6f-1m2f, including both runs for this yard; little to suggest dropping to 5f will result in a change of fortune.

25/1

11th

10

(10)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:15 Chepstow

John OGroats

8st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mark Gillard

Maiden who was very mixed for Michael Bell and dropped right out back over 1m2f for new yard at Lingfield in March; has plenty to prove over 6f and needs weight off his back.

66/1

Form: 227-02 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Three times a runner-up on AW this winter, all over 7f; this mark isn't beyond her but she might not get an easy time of things up front.
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5

(8)

3rd May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Divine Connection

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Three times a runner-up during the winter but has been well held on last two outings and this front-runner faces competition for the lead.

10/1

1

(4)

17th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Divine Connection

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

12th

3

(3)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:35 Southwell (AW)

Divine Connection

9st 10lb

J: Mark Crehan

T: Craig Lidster

She has finished second over 7f three times this winter, twice at this track; not at her best at Newcastle last month, however, and others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

Non-runners

Divine Connection

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.30
Straight Forecast £6.66
Tricast £17.83
Trifecta £29.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Run Teddy Run

NEWMARKET:

John O'Groats

The Star:

Daafy

Daily Record:

John O'Groats

RP Ratings:

Run Teddy Run

POSTDATA:

Run Teddy Run

The Times:

Run Teddy Run

Telegraph:

Run Teddy Run

The Guardian:

Run Teddy Run

Daily Mail:

Run Teddy Run

D Express:

Run Teddy Run

Daily Mirror:

Run Teddy Run