March 24 / 18.15 Newcastle (AW)

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Spreadex Sports First Goalscorer Insurance Handicap

  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Spreadex Sports First Goalscorer Insurance Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 060-32 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Awarded a three-runner Musselburgh maiden (7f, good) 11 months ago having passed the post in second; best effort for some time when second over C&D 38 days ago; in the mix with a repeat.
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6

(1)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Code Purple

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Not one to trust and had the run of things up front when posting a better performance over 1m1f here recently; not sure to back that up.

11/2

3

(7)

1st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

Code Purple

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

C&D winner last summer; seemingly back in good form when second of 13 here (1m, good) in April, but disappointed on both outings last month and has become hard to predict.

9/2

4

(2)

19th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:15 Ripon

Code Purple

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

Enters calculations on the form of his second in 1m Musselburgh handicap in April but he beat only one over 7f there 12 days ago; he needs to get back on track.

14/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: -40981 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the fifth time of asking for his new yard when keeping on well in a 0-55 handicap over C&D two weeks ago; that effort was backed up by the clock and he's one to take seriously despite his 3lb rise in the weights.
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2

(8)

17th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:55 Ayr

St Andrews Castle

9st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Successful over 7f on AW and 1m2f here this term; form has dipped since the latter win, however.

12/1

5th

3

(8)

15th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:30 Hamilton

St Andrews Castle

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jim Goldie

Resumed winning ways at Ayr (1m2f) in May but he's been well below par since, only tenth at Musselburgh (9f) ten days ago; he needs to get back on track.

10/1

10th

7

(2)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:05 Musselburgh

St Andrews Castle

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jim Goldie

Won for the second time on turf at Ayr (1m2f, good) in May but despite that form looking solid enough, he's been some way below that in two subsequent starts; bit to prove dropping slightly in trip.

14/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 127218 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Two course wins this year, digging deep over this trip on his penultimate start; short of his best over 1m at Southwell ten days ago but he should be seen to better effect over this trip.
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8th

5

(1)

1st Mar 2025

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

took keen hold, towards rear throughout

5/1

1st

4

(9)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Latest three wins at 6f/7f in early 2023 but he confirmed he's perfectly effective over C&D when running well against a next-time winner in January (first-time visor); another sound effort back over 7f since; solid claims for in-form yard.

4/1

2nd

7

(9)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Five wins here including two over this trip; one of his better recent efforts when second of 11 in a 0-50 classified event over 1m here (first-time visor) 12 days ago; could go well but a losing run of 21 tempers enthusiasm.

7/1

Form: -23843 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Rattled off a 7f Tapeta hat-trick in the autumn; beaten eight times since the third leg of that treble and he's still 4lb higher; should run his race but others appeal more for win purposes.
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10th

9

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

11-time course winner who defied this mark over C&D in December; some creditable efforts since but he has been a bit up and down and was only sixth behind Anthropologist here last time; others preferred.

16/1

6th

5

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

11-time course winner, the latest over C&D in December, and he twice finished placed over C&D last month; certainly of interest on that form but this 12yo has gone off the boil on his last two starts.

14/1

11th

1

(7)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Failed to fire at Newcastle last week but this veteran had run two fine races in defeat beforehand; fully effective at this track too so no great surprise were he to rebound quickly.

12/1

Form: 654516 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 25th attempt when landing a 0-50 classified event over C&D last month; not in the same form at Southwell two weeks ago and he has more on his plate in this deeper race.
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5th

11

(8)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lucky Lucky Lucky

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sole win in 30 starts came in a 0-50 classified event over C&D in February, but out of the frame in all five starts since; others look more solid,

12/1

6th

3

(10)

4th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

19:50 Musselburgh

Lucky Lucky Lucky

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Just the one win from 29 starts but it was a similar race to this on AW in February; not at his best when last seen in April and rain would be a concern (unraced on slower than good and once a non-runner due to soft ground).

8/1

16/1

Form: 57446-

Last run: 179 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise but failed to win in his seven runs last season; edging down the weights but a bit more will be needed to break his duck; in-form yard also run Jems Bond.
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11th

7

(2)

22nd Nov 2024

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ice Shadow

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

C&D winner (off 3lb lower) last autumn but has a question mark over current form, having trailed home last (had an irregular heartbeat) in sole run this year; market can guide.

25/1

11th

7

(2)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ice Shadow

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

C&D winner (off 3lb lower) last autumn but has a question mark over current form, having trailed home last (had an irregular heartbeat) in sole run this year; market can guide.

25/1

11th

12

(3)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

20:20 Nottingham

Ice Shadow

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Races prominently; has won here (1m2f, soft) and was in good form over 1m at Newcastle late last year before an off-day at Wolverhampton; could well need this on his first sighting since Christmas.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 03-252 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Good-ground wins at Fairyhouse (7f) and Cork (6f) last season; in good form in defeat at Dundalk this year, bumping into an impressive winner, who has followed up since, when last seen; should make a bold bid.
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7th

8

(4)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:42 Lingfield (AW)

The Cola Brasil

9st 0lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Damien Wingrove

Down the field in four runs for his current stable and don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

25/1

7th

9

(6)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Cola Brasil

9st 9lb

J: Lloyd Applegate

T: Damien Wingrove

Veteran who won three times on turf in Ireland, but has lost his way lately including in three starts for this yard.

25/1

9th

10

(4)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

The Cola Brasil

10st 5lb

J: Miss Jodie Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

Veteran who is still seeking first success in Britain and looks far from solid on his two efforts for new stable.

40/1

10/1

Form: 057694 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Multiple course winner but drawn a blank since his C&D success in December 2020; ran better than the distance beaten suggests here ten days ago (hampered in the final 110 yards) but others still appeal more for win purposes.
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8th

8

(7)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Deolali

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Stella Barclay

Multiple course winner but drawn a blank since his C&D success in December 2020; ran better than the distance beaten suggests here ten days ago (hampered in the final 110 yards) but others still appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

4th

9

(8)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Deolali

9st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Stella Barclay

Five wins to his name on the AW but the last of them was here over 7f in December 2020; has won over 6f and hinted at a revival here two starts ago; blinkers go on; could go well at a decent price.

20/1

13

(1)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Deolali

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Stella Barclay

Five-time course winner in 2020 (four over this trip) but he hasn't shown that much since returning from an absence, weakening to finish ninth of ten over C&D a week ago; first-time blinkers (replacing regular cheekpieces) need to make a big difference.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £28.50
Straight Forecast £23.79
Tricast £97.12
Trifecta £111.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

St Andrew's Castle

RP Ratings:

The Cola Brasil

POSTDATA:

Jems Bond

The Sun:

Bobby Joe Leg

Telegraph:

Code Purple

D Express:

The Cola Brasil

The Times:

St Andrew's Castle

The Guardian:

St Andrew's Castle

Daily Mail:

St Andrew's Castle

Daily Record:

St Andrew's Castle

Daily Mirror:

Jems Bond

The Star:

Bobby Joe Leg