February 17 / 14.20 Lingfield (AW)

14.20

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Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 1835-3 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Respectable third to useful sort at Kempton (7f) two weeks ago; five-time AW winner who is nicely weighted (scored off this mark here last April) and has to enter calculations.
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1st

2

(1)

10th Jan 2025

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0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sayifyouwill

10st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Stephen Thorne

travelled strongly, prominent, joined leader over 2f out, led and ridden over 1f out, ran on

7/2

1st

2

(1)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sayifyouwill

10st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Stephen Thorne

travelled strongly, prominent, joined leader over 2f out, led and ridden over 1f out, ran on

7/2

4th

1

(6)

20th Dec 2024

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1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sayifyouwill

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Stephen Thorne

Refused to enter the stalls twice here before comfortably landing 1m claimer for Stephen Thorne last month; close fourth in 7f claimer for Sean Davis latest; step back up to 1m will suit back with Thorne.

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 273-13 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Productive filly who has been successful three times over 7f since last August; creditable third off this mark in higher grade at Wolverhampton ten days ago; holds solid claims.
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9th

7

(1)

1st Mar 2024

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0m 7f 1y

Class 2

14:02 Lingfield (AW)

Jilly Cooper

8st 11lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: James Owen

Four wins for the Johnstons, including C&D, and she ran well over 1m here on her final start for that yard in November; down the field in two runs for Philip Makin this winter; sold for 12,000gns last month; latest new yard quick to try headgear.

12/1

6th

5

(3)

1st Jan 2024

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0m 7f 14y

Class 2

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Jilly Cooper

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Phillip Makin

Triple 7f AW winner for previous yard; outstayed over 8.5f at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day when making debut for new stable; on a handy mark and has possibilities returned to her optimum distance.

14/1

5th

7

(6)

26th Dec 2023

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1m 1f 104y

Class 3

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jilly Cooper

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Phillip Makin

The winner of four races when trained by the Johnstons, two here over 7f; close second at Lingfield last month (1m) after which she changed hands for 16,000gns; stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust but it's a move that looks well worth exploring.

10/1

15/2

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 1-1137 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Creditable third to Jilly Cooper at Wolverhampton last month when bidding for four-timer; out of the money there ten days ago but consistent in the main and could well bounce back.
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5th

5

(5)

4th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:55 Newbury

Algheed

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Mark Loughnane

0-5 on turf but ran respectably over C&D nine days ago and ties in with Red Maids on that effort; still well treated on best AW form, though has a long losing sequence to quell (no success since early 2023).

8/1

4th

5

(12)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newbury

Algheed

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Mark Loughnane

Well treated on best AW form but her losing run is mounting up and this belated return to grass presents a question mark; her turf record (four attempts) is far from solid.

16/1

4

(10)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Doncaster

Algheed

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mark Loughnane

Five good runs over 7f on AW this year and all four wins have been on an artificial surface; modest form on turf, on last run, which was back in June 2022, finishing 9l seventh of eight at Chester (7f, good); best watched.

10/1

Form: 612-33 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 1233 since switched to AW, most recently third over C&D in new headgear (visor replaced blinkers); solid contender off same mark and should go well again.
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11th

4

(8)

13th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Bath

Dancinginthewoods

9st 12lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Amy Murphy

All of his four wins have come at 6f/7f and he was well held over this far at Southwell last week; vulnerable.

20/1

9th

12

(10)

6th Sep 2023

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1m 0f 13y

Class 5

14:05 Southwell (AW)

Dancinginthewoods

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Amy Murphy

held up in rear

33/1

7th

11

(14)

19th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:25 Doncaster

Dancinginthewoods

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

Three-time turf winner who is well treated on AW form as recent as February; has struggled on both turf runs this summer but perhaps the wind operation will have done the trick.

14/1

Form: 208-01 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Got on top close home in C&D contest (off 4lb lower) two weeks ago, belatedly recording a first success for current yard; still looks competitively treated on previous form; respected.
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4

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Brighton

Secret Strength

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Shaun Lycett

Four-time winner who can be slowly away; made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) off 5lb lower in January and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time; up in grade now back on turf and this smaller field probably isn't ideal for him due to his hold-up style, but he holds place claims.

7/2

4

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Brighton

Secret Strength

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Shaun Lycett

Four-time winner who can be slowly away; made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) off 5lb lower in January and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time; up in grade now back on turf and this smaller field probably isn't ideal for him due to his hold-up style, but he holds place claims.

7/2

4th

5

(5)

24th Apr 2025

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0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Secret Strength

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Shaun Lycett

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

9/2

12/1

Form: 6768-4 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ties in with Sayifyouwill on recent Kempton running and like that rival he's a five-time AW scorer; however, inconsistent of late and isn't sure to back up the latest effort.
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6th

4

(6)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Mohareb

9st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

pressed leader

8/1

6th

2

(7)

25th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:58 Kempton (AW)

Mohareb

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

took keen hold, towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, rallied and kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

6/1

10th

4

(8)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Mohareb

10st 2lb

J: Bradley Furniss

T: Michael Appleby

Came from off the pace to chase home an improver at Chelmsford 18 days ago; his losing run is gathering momentum but he's capable of going well at this level.

5/1

Form: 6-1712 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
In-form 9yo who scored twice (Class 5) last month; ran well at Chelmsford seven days ago and is due to go up 2lb in future; hard to dismiss despite going back up in grade.
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5th

1

(5)

4th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poetic Force

10st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Recorded the 18th win of his long career when leading late over C&D in February (for Myla Coppins); ran well behind a thriving rival at Lingfield next time but he failed to fire over C&D a fortnight ago (finished behind Coloane); he has bounced back from quiet runs before so can't be ruled out.

6/1

8th

7

(7)

20th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poetic Force

9st 5lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Tony Carroll

18th success of his long career when getting the better of Antiquity (winner since and runs in the 6.00) over C&D last month; bumped into an in-form opponent at Lingfield two weeks ago (7f; blinkered first time); another 2lb rise is not ideal but he is likely to give his running.

5/1

2nd

2

(4)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:53 Lingfield (AW)

Poetic Force

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Well into the veteran stage but he retains plenty of enthusiasm and ran on well to beat a subsequent winner (Age Of Time third) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) three weeks ago, his 18th success; a 2lb rise not excessive but late in the day to be giving blinkers a go (has run well in new headgear before).

10/1

16/1

Form: 009-67 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Successful for some of his previous yards; out of the money in two starts at Southwell for current stable and needs to raise his game.
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3rd

2

(11)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sun Power

9st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Off the mark for his new stable when readily landing a 7f handicap here ten days ago; not well in under his penalty but still more likely than some to give his running.

4/1

1st

3

(10)

19th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sun Power

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

midfield, smooth headway to lead over 1f out, ridden out final 110yds

9/2

2nd

4

(7)

8th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Sun Power

9st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

took keen hold, prominent

11/2

Form: 7/008-

Last run: 249 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner in France; down the field in three runs for new stable last May/June; unappealing on British form thus far but market support should be noted on reappearance.
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8th

5

(9)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:50 Southwell (AW)

San Isidro

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

taken down early, took keen hold, held up in rear, rapid headway halfway, raced slightly wide but pressed leaders home turn, weakened quickly from 2f out

7/1

8th

5

(9)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:50 Southwell (AW)

San Isidro

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

taken down early, took keen hold, held up in rear

7/1

7th

3

(2)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

San Isidro

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

His last win was in France in 2021 but he's dropped a long way in the weights and showed signs of a revival when third at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) two weeks ago; that was with an eyeshield added and he has claims if he can back that up.

3/1

OUR TIP

15/2

Form: 6067-8 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Better than bare result (met trouble) in Class 2 contest over 6f here last month; effective at 7f and has possibilities off a workable mark back down in grade, granted better luck.
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2nd

4

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Lequinto

9st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Eight of his 14 wins have come at Windsor and latest was a comfortable success over C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; up 5lb but he still looks on a workable mark and has been in good form since April; big player.

11/4

1st

3

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Lequinto

9st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Seven of his 13 wins have come at Windsor and latest was over 5f (good) last month; finished well to snatch third at Bath (5.7f) and Sandown (5f) in his last two runs and he's strongly respected back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

8

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:13 Sandown

Lequinto

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Loves Windsor where he beat Kiss And Run before finishing third at Bath; has won here but usually runs in Class 5s.

8/1

Non-runners

Lequinto

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Payout
Exacta £38.30
Straight Forecast £43.38
Tricast £433.65
Trifecta £410.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Secret Strength

The Times:

Jilly Cooper

POSTDATA:

Poetic Force

The Star:

Dancinginthewoods

TOPSPEED:

Mohareb

The Guardian:

Jilly Cooper

Daily Record:

Jilly Cooper

RP Ratings:

Secret Strength

Telegraph:

Secret Strength

Daily Mail:

Secret Strength

D Express:

Secret Strength

The Sun:

Secret Strength

Daily Mirror:

Poetic Force