February 23 / 17.30 Newcastle (AW)

17.30

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Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap

  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 733-61 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Responded well to a drop in the weights and removal of the hood when winning his first handicap at the 11th attempt over C&D a fortnight ago; back up 5lb and his style of running requires some luck, but if the gaps do appear he has a good chance of following up.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(3)

23rd Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bin Hayyan

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

slowly away, towards rear, shaken up 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, just did enough

3/1

1st

4

(4)

9th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Bin Hayyan

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Little doubt he has the ability to win races off this mark but his style of racing makes him a hostage to fortune; in form but this isn't sure to be run to suit him ideally either.

5/1

6th

3

(3)

12th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

12:40 Newcastle (AW)

Bin Hayyan

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David O’Meara

The hood has had a positive effect and he's arguably been an unlucky loser over 7f here the last twice; didn't look to see out this trip in one previous attempt but has been shaping as though worth another try and holds leading claims.

3/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 6115-1 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
In fine form lately with three wins in his last four starts, two of them over C&D including when just getting up to win by a head last month; up another 3lb, but hard to leave out of calculations in his current mood.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Ron O

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Ray Craggs

Developed into a very useful handicapper for Ray Craggs in 2024, including a C&D win on good to firm; failed to scale the same heights for David Thompson in 2025 but has a reduced mark to work with now back under the care of his owner.

20/1

12th

7

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Ron O

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David Thompson

C&D winner off this mark last summer and better than the result (met trouble) when fifth to Sir Busker in this 12 months ago; shaped as if retaining all his ability when sixth on C&D return in June and there have been excuses for two lesser runs since, with Thirsk fifth last time coming over a 7f trip which is likely a little on the short side for him nowadays; no shock were he to go well.

25/1

1

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Thirsk

Ron O

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: David Thompson

Won two in a row on turf last May/June (1m/1m2f) for Ray Craggs (who still owns him) and fair sixth on stable/seasonal debut at York (1m2f) in June; might not have been over those exertions when well held over 1m on AW at Newcastle 13 days later; effective over 7f.

33/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 13-234 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has run well over 7f here the last twice and looked a bit unlucky not to go closer when fourth of eight five days ago; all seven wins have come over 1m, though, including three over C&D so not hard to imagine him playing a part.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(12)

2nd Apr 2024

Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Pontefract

Perfect Swiss

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Can race freely but has responded well to blinkers, winning two of his three starts in this headgear (all on AW); up 7lb for the latest but that was quite decisive from off the pace and this could also be run to suit; 1m with cut underfoot is fine.

10/1

11th

11

(12)

2nd Apr 2024

Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Pontefract

Perfect Swiss

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, in rear

10/1

1st

8

(10)

18th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Perfect Swiss

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Tends to race too freely but seemed to respond well to first-time blinkers when winning off reduced mark at Southwell (7f) last month; ought to have been suited by the return to 1m when very disappointing joint-favourite here two weeks ago but no surprise if he bounces back quickly.

6/1

10/1

Form: 195-14 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Nine-time winner, including over C&D, and produced an immediate return for his new stable when making just about all at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last month (mostly been held up in the past); may have found 1m2f too far when fourth of nine here a fortnight ago and respected back over this trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Crownthorpe

8st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

11-84; runner-up at Carlisle (1m, soft; joint-favourite) in July on last turf appearance; 0-4 on AW (1m-1m2f) since, not doing enough to suggest his turn is near; blinkers are added on this attempt for first win since April 2023.

16/1

3rd

10

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Crownthorpe

8st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

11-84; runner-up at Carlisle (1m, soft; joint-favourite) in July on last turf appearance; 0-4 on AW (1m-1m2f) since, not doing enough to suggest his turn is near; blinkers are added on this attempt for first win since April 2023.

16/1

3rd

10

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Crownthorpe

8st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

11-84; runner-up at Carlisle (1m, soft; joint-favourite) in July on last turf appearance; 0-4 on AW (1m-1m2f) since, not doing enough to suggest his turn is near; blinkers are added on this attempt for first win since April 2023.

16/1

20/1

Form: 55-448

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Turf winner in Ireland as a 3yo and made an encouraging stable debut when fourth of seven at Southwell (1m, Tapeta; first-time tongue-tie) last month, but has had a rear view of a couple of today's rivals in two starts over this C&D since then (14l behind Bin Hayyan last time); plenty to prove.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(7)

23rd Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Umneyaat

9st 3lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Sam England

towards rear

20/1

8th

1

(8)

9th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Umneyaat

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sam England

1m1f winner in June 2021 when trained by Dermot Weld; tailed off in two runs for George Boughey last spring, after which she had a second wind operation; two promising runs for this yard when an unconsidered outsider; drops in class this time and she makes some appeal.

10/1

4th

6

(2)

25th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Umneyaat

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sam England

Became disappointing for Dermot Weld and showed nothing in two starts on Polytrack for George Boughey last April but she showed ability remains when returning from a second wind op to finish fourth of seven at Southwell (1m) in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) 15 days ago; well handicapped if she can build on that.

10/1

13/2

Form: 52-138 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack), the latest from 1lb lower last month; didn't get the strong pace he needs when eighth of 13 at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) last time and capable of making his presence felt if this pans out more in his favour.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(9)

12th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Mawkeb

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

One piece of worthwhile form in his last three starts on turf, but returns to the AW off an 8lb lower mark than when successful at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in January; can take a hold and needs a good pace to aim at, but he may get it and interesting now dropped into a Class 6 for the first time.

5/2

5th

2

(2)

27th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Newbury

Mawkeb

9st 12lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Michael Appleby

Both wins have come at Chelmsford (1m, AW), the latest from 6lb higher in January; lightly raced on turf (0-4), but he ran with credit when third of nine in this headgear combination at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) this month; 2lb lower and the winner has gone in again since; possibilities.

3/1

3rd

8

(8)

4th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:45 Nottingham

Mawkeb

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Similar type to stablemate Nasim having gained his wins over 1m on AW; down the field in 1m2f contest back on turf last time; the plus point is his handy mark.

14/1

16/1

Form: 57320- D

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come over 1m1f at Hamilton, the latest from 3lb lower last summer; ran well on a couple of occasions afterwards, but his record suggests this first start in 172 days may be needed and he probably needs futher than this in any case.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

17th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

17:45 Aintree

Havana Party

11st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Iain Jardine

In career-best form on the Flat this year, winning twice over 1m on Tapeta at Newcastle (latest RPR 86); should be fine stamina-wise over hurdles and has possibilities here if he finds some fluency.

11/2

2

17th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

17:45 Aintree

Havana Party

11st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Iain Jardine

In career-best form on the Flat this year, winning twice over 1m on Tapeta at Newcastle (latest RPR 86); should be fine stamina-wise over hurdles and has possibilities here if he finds some fluency.

11/2

1st

3

(1)

13th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Party

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Iain Jardine

Ended 2023 in good form and he returned from five months off to win decisively over C&D three weeks ago; up 6lb but more appealing than most.

3/1

Form: 92860- CD

Last run: 114 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Not the most consistent and returns from a 114-day absence, but he is back off the same mark as when winning easily over C&D last May so a case can be made.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(8)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Dougies Dream

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

slowly away, in rear, ran in snatches

16/1

7th

2

(11)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dougies Dream

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Two of his four wins have come over C&D and although his losing run is up to 12, he is 7lb lower than when last successful; one for the shortlist returned here.

15/2

13/2

Form: 83143/ D

Last run: 489 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a Hamilton novice for Richard Hannon as a 2yo, but went missing after October of that year and now makes his stable/AW debut after an absence of 489 days (gelded in the meantime) having changed hands for 22,000gns in October; market should indicate what is expected.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(11)

13th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Sharvara

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Turf winner (8.5f, soft) for R Hannon as a 2yo; missed 2022; his two best efforts for new yard have come over 7f at Wolverhampton; chance if at that level but he's been below par the last twice.

8/1

7th

6

(2)

24th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

16:40 Yarmouth

Sharvara

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Archie Watson

Winner on soft ground for Richard Hannon as a 2yo before missing a chunk of his career; hasn't had a lot of luck with one thing and another on the AW this year and returns to turf on a fair mark if the first-time headgear helps.

6/1

7th

6

(11)

13th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:50 Lingfield (AW)

Sharvara

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Archie Watson

Below best over 1m on sole Polytrack start but in good form over 7f either side and found only a very interesting rival too good at Wolverhampton ten days ago; should be right there if handling this surface as well.

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.40
Straight Forecast £10.13
Tricast £28.51
Trifecta £37.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bin Hayyan

POSTDATA:

Perfect Swiss

TOPSPEED:

Ron O

RP Ratings:

Bin Hayyan

The Times:

Bin Hayyan

Telegraph:

Bin Hayyan

The Guardian:

Bin Hayyan

Daily Record:

Bin Hayyan

D Express:

Ron O

Daily Mail:

Perfect Swiss

Daily Mirror:

Perfect Swiss

The Sun:

Perfect Swiss

The Star:

Perfect Swiss