January 26 / 16.30 Newcastle (AW)

16.30

Standard To Slow

Spreadex Sports First Goalscorer Insurance Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Spreadex Sports First Goalscorer Insurance Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 609-53 CD BF

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
C&D winner at a similar time last year and seems to be working his way back to form, finishing third in 9.5f Wolverhampton classified event on Monday; Billy Loughnane takes 5lb off this time; high on the shortlist.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(8)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Odd Socks Havana

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Six of his seven wins have been on AW and yet to win beyond 8.5f; second of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) ten days ago where he stayed on to suggest this longer trip should suit.

11/2

4th

6

(8)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Odd Socks Havana

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader from over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/2

2nd

3

(7)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Odd Socks Havana

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Seb Spencer

Probably better on the AW but won on turf for David O'Meara in July 2021 (6f, good); good second over 1m at Newcastle two runs back and not beaten far when seventh of 13 at Thirsk last week (7f, good to firm).

9/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 835-08

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
19-race maiden who finished down the field on first starts this month but then went very close in an amateurs' race over 1m2f here on Wednesday.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

3

(4)

4th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Laoch Gach La

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

0-23 but he's finished runner-up in three of his last five runs including in a 1m classified event at Newcastle (Tapeta) 12 days ago; should make another bold bid back at this track and he's a key player.

5/2

2nd

4

(4)

20th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Laoch Gach La

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

It's now 22 outings without a win but he comes here in good order, fifth of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap nine days ago; he can make his presence felt once more.

8/1

5th

10

(12)

11th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Laoch Gach La

10st 3lb

J: Miss Nicola Thornton

T: Stella Barclay

0-21 but ran very well when second twice at Newcastle (1m2f and 1m) on consecutive days late last month, including for Nicola Thornton; fair fourth at Chelmsford on Friday; drawn wide but considered.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: /139-0 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m winner last winter, including here; off 11 months prior to well held over C&D a fortnight ago, fading after taking a keen hold; that could have knocked the freshness out of him and he's back on a feasible mark.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(6)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:02 Southwell (AW)

Masham Moor

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Three C&D wins to his name, including this race 12 months ago; arrived in good form on that occasion whereas he has been struggling this winter; new headgear not enough to tempt.

9/1

7th

11

(2)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Masham Moor

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon West

Won a 1m classified event at Southwell last March; not firing on all cylinders this winter and stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust.

16/1

6th

5

(7)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Masham Moor

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Simon West

Kept on for fourth in 1m Southwell handicap in October, after a break, but this 9yo was not in the same form on any of his three subsequent appearances there; cheekpieces removed after one use.

14/1

Form: 327-22 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Running well here lately, finishing runner-up in classified events over 7f and 1m2f this month; should give another good account.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(2)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Coco Bean

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Helen Cuthbert

This veteran was enterprisingly ridden when back up in trip to contest other division to three of these in C&D classified 12 days ago and he did well to stick on for second once the favourite had swept past; opposable back in handicap company.

25/1

2nd

4

(4)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Coco Bean

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Helen Cuthbert

raced wide, pulled hard, prominent early, led and went clear after 1f, went further clear after 3f

20/1

10th

10

(5)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Coco Bean

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Helen Cuthbert

Losing run up to 50 and didn't show enough when behind two of these over C&D ten days ago to suggest that the drought is about to end.

33/1

Form: 0634-8

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Now 0-11 but he did reach the frame over 1m2f here in December; faded out of it over that same trip here a fortnight ago and now drops back to 1m; more than capable off this sort of mark on a going day.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(2)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Mister Falsetto

9st 1lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Julie Camacho

12-race maiden; made the frame at Newcastle (1m2f) in December, after a break, but not quite in same form there on either subsequent appearance (1m2f/1m); needs a boost from today's headgear switch.

14/1

5th

7

(6)

26th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mister Falsetto

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Julie Camacho

Now 0-11 but he did reach the frame over 1m2f here in December; faded out of it over that same trip here a fortnight ago and now drops back to 1m; more than capable off this sort of mark on a going day.

10/1

8th

11

(2)

12th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mister Falsetto

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Julie Camacho

0-10, but has made the frame in his last three visits here, including when fourth of 11 on his return from 166 days off over C&D last month (runner-up has won since); down in grade and one to take seriously.

5/1

Form: 13-608 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Seven-time AW scorer who is back to the same mark as when successful at Wolverhampton in January; however, recent efforts have been a little disappointing and he's never won here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(6)

17th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Ten-time AW winner (seven times over C&D); not one to rely upon heavily nowadays but went very close in similar race to this over C&D last month and rebounded from a lesser effort when third here three weeks ago.

10/1

3rd

8

(8)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Multiple C&D winner who went desperately close in a classified event here 17 days ago; less good at Southwell last week and a bit more on his plate back in a handicap; not ruled out though.

10/1

7th

6

(1)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Inexplicable

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Has won over C&D but he tends to reserve his best for the extended 1m at Wolverhampton, as when collared in the final stride two weeks ago; no certainty to be in the same form this time.

8/1

5/1

Form: 732-54

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
0-19 but recent efforts have been creditable; often races prominently but a slow start forced him to come from behind when fourth over 1m2f here latest; fine at 1m; likely to be on the premises.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(1)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

15:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Dutchie

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Steph Hollinshead

25-race maiden who has shown no worthwhile form in four starts since joining this trainer; new headgear goes on.

50/1

7th

8

(7)

30th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Dutchie

8st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Steph Hollinshead

pressed leader, prominent after 2f

66/1

21

27th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Dutchie

8st 13lb

T: Steph Hollinshead

Form: 83169- CD

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Dug deep when making all and springing an 18-1 surprise over C&D in September; comfortably held here twice since, though; first start for ten weeks.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(3)

19th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Perfect Soldier

8st 12lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Wilf Storey

raced in second

9/2

1st

10

(4)

15th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:30 Musselburgh

Perfect Soldier

8st 11lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

2-2 at Musselburgh, the wins gained over 7f/1m in April 2021; now a 9yo and looks far from solid on 2023 form (mostly AW) but the return to this venue gives cause for optimism.

16/1

7th

14

(12)

11th May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Thirsk

Perfect Soldier

8st 5lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

prominent

33/1

Form: 0089-2

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Struggled on turf in Ireland; more positive signs for new yard when second in 1m Chelmsford classified event 12 days ago but failed to build on that when last of five in a 7f handicap here on Wednesday.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(11)

30th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

Non Mollare

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Runner-up at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month then won comfortably here (1m1f, good) three weeks ago; the drop back in trip seems a likely negative but she went close over 7f on AW in February and is entitled to respect given how well she took to the course last time on her first visit here.

13/2

1st

9

(12)

11th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:53 Musselburgh

Non Mollare

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Returned from three-month break with creditable second on Tapeta at Newcastle (1m) a fortnight ago but needs to prove she can transfer that form to turf (unplaced all ten starts on grass).

7/1

2nd

5

(9)

29th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Non Mollare

9st 7lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Daragh Bourke

in touch with leaders towards near side, headway and went second 2f out, chased clear leader over 1f out, kept on final 110yds, no match for winner

13/2

10/1

Form: 4456-9 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
C&D winner but it was two years ago and he hasn't been threatening to add to it lately.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(9)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

8st 10lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Daragh Bourke

On a long losing run (last win was at Ayr in July 2024) but he has run a few creditable races this year; has a bit to find with Royal Blaze on their C&D form last month.

20/1

5th

5

(9)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

Triple course winner (1m/1m2f) but his last success was 14 months ago and he struggled here last time; on dangerous mark but he's been hard to predict this season and others are preferred.

20/1

10th

3

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Not disgraced when third of eight to Jewel Maker in 1m Carlisle handicap a week ago; this C&D winner is one for the shortlist.

10/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: 3577-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Made a winning handicap debut at Lingfield (7f) last January but he's 0-10 since, including always behind on his recent stable over 6f here; 2f longer trip now needs to make a big difference.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(4)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

16:15 Chepstow

Essencial

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Liam Bailey

led, headed inside final furlong, soon lost position then weakened

20/1

8th

12

(12)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Essencial

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Ex-Marco Botti; poor form for current yard; blinkers now tried; others stronger.

50/1

Form: 44-112 D BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

Non-runners

Run Teddy Run

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Payout
Exacta £19.80
Straight Forecast £16.55
Tricast £101.98
Trifecta £164.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Odd Socks Havana

Telegraph:

Run Teddy Run

Daily Mirror:

Mr Coco Bean

The Times:

Masham Moor

Daily Mail:

Perfect Soldier

The Guardian:

Run Teddy Run

RP Ratings:

Odd Socks Havana

POSTDATA:

Odd Socks Havana

D Express:

Odd Socks Havana

The Sun:

Odd Socks Havana

The Star:

Odd Socks Havana

Daily Record:

Mr Coco Bean