February 23 / 15.35 Southwell (AW)

15.35

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Spreadex Sports Live UK Racing Streaming Handicap

  • Prize money: £9936
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Spreadex Sports Live UK Racing Streaming Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
4 (11)
Zip

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 412-16 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who had dropped a long way in the weights prior to reviving at Doncaster in November; followed that with a win and a second at Newcastle (both 7f) and his latest C&D sixth wasn't a bad run either (ridden more patiently than normal); not much room for error off this mark but still likely to give it a good shot.
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12th

12

(8)

28th Jun 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

The oldest contender and a familiar face, having taken part in this race for the last four years (form figures read 6529); beat all bar Eldrickjones over C&D last month but the return to this better grade presents a tougher task.

16/1

2nd

10

(5)

11th May 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here.

10/1

2nd

10

(5)

11th May 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 11-112 C BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Reeled off four wins this winter, three of them here over 6f, but winning spree came to an end when second 23 days ago; the return to 7f needs to spark a career-best performance from him.
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1st

7

(3)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

15:53 Windsor

Justcallmepete

8st 7lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Nine wins on AW; scored at Bath on penultimate outing but is only 2-23 on turf and latest effort confirms that marks in the 80s are probably beyond him, at least nowadays, in this sphere.

11/2

3rd

1

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Justcallmepete

9st 13lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Has a better strike-rate on AW than turf but he's capable of useful 6f form on grass and made short work of his rivals at Bath (extended 5f, good) last week; now 6lb higher but this mark isn't beyond him on past exploits; would have welcomed rain but still considered.

5/1

1st

3

(12)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Justcallmepete

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Nine-time AW winner who won three in a row during the winter and was a creditable fifth in Class 3 at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) two weeks ago; record of 1-21 on turf but he's on a lower mark in this sphere and he had a close call at Windsor last autumn; dangerous.

13/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 24-512 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Cosy winner over C&D last month and although he was beaten 6l into second at Kempton 19 days ago, the winner looked a smart prospect and the third has since come out and won; should make another bold bid.
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6th

8

(8)

26th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Chola Empire

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Conditions to suit and he is back to the same mark off which he beat Captain Parma here in October; not at his best at Southwell last week but he is the type to bounce back quickly.

6/1

13/8

Form: 1/11- D

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Unbeaten 5yo; won with more authority than the winning margin would suggest on his handicap debut at Kempton ten weeks ago (7f) and he recorded a good Topspeed figure given he was eased down in the closing stages; 7lb higher as a result and this is his toughest test so far but there's a good chance he'll prove up to the task.
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6th

1

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Sandown

Hickory

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Third in this last year and improved form later in the season, finishing his campaign in fine form (on various ground); down the field at Ascot on recent return but he was hampered and may have needed the run; not discounted.

10/1

18th

13

(17)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Hickory

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Ended last season with a win and second-place finish, enhancing his good record at Ascot; two attempts at this race comprise a creditable fourth in 2024 and narrow success last year; impossible to dismiss, despite being an 8yo who is on another new career-high mark.

11/1

2nd

16

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Hickory

8st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jamie Osborne

Came from well off the pace to win nicely over C&D a month ago, taking his form figures at Ascot to 23047131 and those were in fierce handicaps; only 3lb higher than last time and course form here is a big selling point.

7/1

Form: 300-81 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Listed winner in France; slow start for his new yard but the drop to 7f sparked a revival when narrowly landing a Class 3 at Wolverhampton 16 days ago; still has some handicapping scope despite a 3lb rise.
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10th

7

(10)

17th Aug 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:22 Southwell (AW)

Perseverants

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Made all off 1lb higher at Windsor (1m, good) in spring 2024 and will also be suited by today's trip-and-surface combination but returned from long absence with 15l defeat last month and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing.

50/1

9

(3)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

16:25 York

Perseverants

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Made all in good style at Windsor (1m, good) in April 2024 and this 7yo is well treated now 2lb higher if retaining that ability; however, he's returning from a 454-day absence so there are questions to answer.

33/1

10th

3

(9)

28th Apr 2024

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0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Perseverants

9st 7lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Scott Dixon

Wolverhampton winner early last year who scored in some style at Windsor (1m, good) this month but was disappointing under his penalty at Pontefract (1m, soft) six days ago; not quite sure what to expect after that; stable also runs Visibility.

12/1

Form: 2579-9 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Just one win since the summer of 2019, namely a last-ditch success at Musselburgh last summer (7f), but he is useful on his day and lurks on a fair mark; others are more appealing for win purposes.
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1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

On A Session

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating Lady Arwen here over 7f last month (soft) off 74 for today's rider; just okay runs twice since off revised mark; more needed.

9/1

1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

On A Session

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating Lady Arwen here over 7f last month (soft) off 74 for today's rider; just okay runs twice since off revised mark; more needed.

9/1

7th

11

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Naas

On A Session

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating 14 rivals at Galway (7f, soft) and not a bad last run at Listowel when upside Midnight Strike, given that he came from well off the speed.

14/1

Form: 8171-1 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
3-3 over C&D since the Tapeta went down and he picked up very nicely to win here seven weeks ago; only 2lb higher and he should find this being run to suit; quite possible there's more in the tank.
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4th

4

(1)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:50 Redcar

Eligible

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who won over 7f at Southwell in January but has been rather below his best since; equally effective on turf and has won over 1m on fast ground; others look better handicapped.

16/1

8th

4

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Eligible

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Seven of his 12 wins have been here (five over this trip); has never won off a mark this high however and most likely needs to drop a few pounds.

20/1

8th

3

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Eligible

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

No signs of age dimming his enthusiasm, completing a December/January hat-trick (second leg over 1m here); a slow start didn't help when sixth of 12 at Southwell last time and he can be treated as if still in form.

14/1

Form: 20324-

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
6.5f AW winner in France; ran okay on his British debut at Chelmsford (6f) in November without suggesting he was a winner in waiting; gelded since and the tongue-tie now returns.
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6th

3

(1)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

12:15 Lingfield (AW)

See You Boy

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

in touch with leaders

12/1

6th

4

(6)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

See You Boy

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Marco Botti

The drop to Class 5 company saw him exploit a reduced mark at Lingfield last month; too keen again when down the field at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; has the ability to feature off this mark but he will need to settle better back up in grade.

20/1

0

1

(12)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

See You Boy

9st 10lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Marco Botti

Ended a long losing run with his 25-1 win off a reduced mark at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) last Wednesday; still looks feasibly treated under a penalty but he has a tough draw this time and he struggled over C&D on his penultimate run; some risks attached.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 55942/

Last run: 1252 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Horse

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins on slow ground to kick off his career; developed into a smart performer in his 4yo season, finishing second in a 7f Listed event at Newbury in September 2019; off the track for 1252 days since though and hard to recommend after such an absence on his stable debut.
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3

(2)

22nd Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

19:45 Doncaster

Sir Thomas Gresham

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Seamus Durack

Off a whopping 1252 days before his reappearance but this 8yo retains all his ability, finishing second in 6f handicaps at Ascot (soft) and Newbury (good) in May; fine at 7f and high on the shortlist with Billy Loughnane taking 3lb off.

6/1

2nd

2

(16)

20th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:18 Newbury

Sir Thomas Gresham

9st 9lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Seamus Durack

prominent, led 2f out, ridden 1f out, kept on final furlong, headed towards finish

8/1

2nd

8

(4)

12th May 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Sir Thomas Gresham

9st 2lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Seamus Durack

Dual winner (non-handicaps on soft) who has improved with each run this season and did well to finish fourth of 15 at Newbury (6f, soft) after rearing at the start (plenty to do even 2f out); not your typical 8yo with only 12 starts behind him; shortlisted.

7/1

20/1

Form: 1/320-

Last run: 293 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut (1m, Polytrack) for Charlie Appleby last winter; two good placed efforts on Tapeta followed but he hasn't been seen since finishing tailed off on his handicap debut at Ascot 293 days ago; sold for 12,000gns in October; one of two runners for Richard Fahey.
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5th

6

(7)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

15:55 Doncaster

Khathak

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

0-20 since winning on his debut in 2021 and needs to prove he can get the job done, but he's gone close at Ripon (1m, good) and Chester (7.5f, good) this month and is also effective on fast ground; could be bang there.

9/2

2nd

9

(7)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:00 Chester

Khathak

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders

9/2

3rd

9

(7)

5th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Ripon

Khathak

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

In good form last month, finishing second at Leicester (demoted to fourth due to interference) and close fifth at Ayr; might not be far away but he's 0-20 since winning on debut in 2021; has to prove he can get the job done.

8/1

11th
1 (3)
Moai

66/1

Form: 7/3-00

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 5yo who has finished out the back in two runs for current yard; may need more help from the handicapper before he's of real interest.
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8th

8

(4)

3rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Moai

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Won twice in France (1m-1m1f) as a 3yo; poor form for this yard in 2023, dropping 40lb in the process; may come good at some point but 6f not sure to suit and he's usually slowly away.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £57.40
Straight Forecast £60.04
Tricast £193.37
Trifecta £209.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hickory

TOPSPEED:

Chola Empire

The Guardian:

Justcallmepete

POSTDATA:

Zip

Daily Mail:

Chola Empire

Daily Record:

Chola Empire

RP Ratings:

Hickory

NEWMARKET:

Hickory

The Times:

Hickory

Telegraph:

Hickory

D Express:

Hickory

Daily Mirror:

Hickory

The Sun:

Hickory

The Star:

Hickory