October 20 / 13.20 Southwell (AW)

13.20

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Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4536
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 527958

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Form has cooled in recent starts but he won over 1m in May and was second off a 2lb higher mark in July so he's more than capable of being involved; should find this being run to suit his hold-up style.
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Verdict Starting price

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

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 364116 CD BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Successful at Newcastle and over C&D in August and most recent start is easy to strike a line through; doesn't look handicapped out of things and he's one to take seriously.
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12th

4

(2)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Trevor

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Ann Duffield

Has always been happier on Tapeta than turf but he's handicapped accordingly (12lb higher than for his latest Ripon run); may well be on the downgrade and is some way down the pecking order.

16/1

9th

9

(8)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Mr Trevor

8st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ann Duffield

sweating

11/2

2nd

8

(1)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Catterick

Mr Trevor

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ann Duffield

ducked right start, soon led, clear after 2f, going best when switched to near side over 2f out, ridden against near rail over 1f out, much reduced lead inside final furlong, no extra when headed final 110yds

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 614724 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Successful at Leicester on his second run for this yard (August) and he has run creditably in defeat since; a bit more is required if he is to come out on top here though.
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9th

11

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Yoshimi

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Has nine wins, including one over 6f here in January; best effort since when fourth of eight at Leicester (7f) when last seen in August; fairly treated if fully primed after a short break.

8/1

3

(6)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Leicester

Yoshimi

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Herrington

Has nine wins, including two over C&D; hasn't shown much on his last three starts, over 6f; cheekpieces worn last time are left off and return to 7f in his favour so not out of this.

8/1

6th

2

(6)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Leicester

Yoshimi

9st 9lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Two of his five turf wins have come at this track, albeit over 7f; successful off today's mark (and for this rider) at Southwell in January; struggled in two runs back from a three-month break in the spring but grounds for expecting better today.

5/1

Form: 465094 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two solid efforts in stronger company to kick off his 2022 campaign but his form has dipped since; there was more encouragement from him at Kempton five weeks ago, however, and he has shaped well on Tapeta before; no surprise to see him on the premises.
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1st

4

(5)

16th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Full Intention

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

prominent, pressed leader 5f out

8/1

2

(7)

11th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Full Intention

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Simon Pearce

Successful nine times on AW, most recently at Chelmsford two starts ago; inconsistent of late but can't be dismissed with David Probert back on board (4-12 under this rider).

7/1

7th

1

(9)

14th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Kempton (AW)

Full Intention

9st 13lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Simon Pearce

took keen hold, midfield, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out

2/1

14/1

Form: 4-1024

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced for his age and showed improved form on his seasonal return in May, winning a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton with a bit to spare; both AW runs since have been encouraging but he needs to pull out more back up in distance (didn't conclusively prove stamina on one 7f run last year).
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1

(1)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Catesby

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Made all for clearcut C&D win off 1lb lower in October and did well to finish fourth at Wolverhampton three weeks ago, given he was slowly away and encountered traffic in the straight; could be very hard to catch if he breaks on terms from stall 1 today.

6/4

4th

17

27th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Catesby

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

reluctant to load, dwelt start, in rear, not clear run over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish

6/1

10/1

Form: 175240 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
7f maiden winner at Kempton in January; started his handicap career with three solid efforts but he hasn't hit the same heights on his last two starts; hopes pinned on the return to 7f sparking a revival.
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6th

6

(7)

20th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

13:20 Southwell (AW)

Murphys Dream

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Clive Cox

slowly into stride, in rear and pushed along early, midfield over 4f out, headway over 2f out, ridden when not clear run over 1f out, soon beaten

10/1

10th

3

(6)

4th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Murphys Dream

9st 10lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Clive Cox

took keen hold, towards rear of midfield, pushed along and weakened over 1f out

8/1

4th

4

(4)

10th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Salisbury

Murphys Dream

9st 2lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

raced centre, took keen hold, prominent, led then switched to far side under 4f out, ridden and headed when bumped 2f out, weakened over 1f out

11/2

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 428214 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner who showed plenty of grit when winning over 6f at Kempton last month; not quite so good at Chelmsford four weeks ago but he is effective over C&D and should give it another good go.
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9th

8

(6)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mostallim

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Michael Appleby

C&D winner in 2022; ran away with a 6f Chelmsford race in July off just 2lb lower, which stands out this season but he has place claims on other 2023 evidence nevertheless.

7/1

3rd

1

(7)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Mostallim

9st 11lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Ran away with a C&D handicap in July off just 3lb lower; two good efforts on Tapeta in successive days in early August; below par here last time but he can't be discounted.

6/1

6th

6

(10)

24th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Mostallim

9st 6lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Michael Appleby

midfield

7/2

14/1

Form: 807487 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to win a small-field handicap at Catterick in May off an 8lb higher mark; more recent efforts don't suggest he is the one to be on today.
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12th

2

(6)

21st Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Catterick

Parys Mountain

10st 0lb

J: Kieran Schofield

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time C&D winner (the latest last May) who scored at Redcar last November; however, this 9yo has been tailed off over C&D on both outings this season and a dramatic turnaround is needed.

25/1

7th

5

(6)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:22 Catterick

Parys Mountain

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, led, pushed along and headed over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

10/1

12th

9

(6)

12th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:18 Catterick

Parys Mountain

9st 0lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Tim Easterby

Improved for his first run last season but won this two years ago on his reappearance (good to firm); last season ended with a win at Redcar (1m, heavy) and this four-time C&D winner could play a leading role if ready to rumble on his comeback.

8/1

7/1

Form: 123024 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
1m winner for Ben Haslam in June; made a successful stable debut when easily landing a 7f handicap at Ayr in August; generally run to form since and showed promise in one run on Tapeta in the spring; front-runner.
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9th

10

(8)

20th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

13:20 Southwell (AW)

Cobra Kai

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Keith Dalgleish

led, headed but prominent 5f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out (jockey said gelding was never travelling)

7/1

4th

9

(5)

10th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 33y

Class 5

14:40 Musselburgh

Cobra Kai

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

led, headed and raced in second 5f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong

6/1

8

(10)

6th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:35 Ayr

Cobra Kai

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

Dual good-ground winner (7f/1m); has run to a similar level in three of his last five starts, including over C&D (good to soft) latest when collared late on after trying to make all; should be competitive.

5/1

8/1

Form: 962754 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Successful in a 7f nursery at Newcastle in December and she has run at least as well in defeat on a couple of occasions this year, more recently when fourth over 1m here 16 days ago; easy lead unlikely in this field though and she may prove vulnerable.
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1st

6

(5)

17th Apr 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Sweet Mist

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Sean Curran

Bang there in her last three runs and the race didn't really go her way when unpenalised at Wolverhampton (7f), where she challenged wide; only 2lb higher with Oisin Murphy replacing a 5lb claimer.

6/4

3rd

1

(4)

10th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:03 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sweet Mist

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Sean Curran

Has improved with each start since returning from 139 days off for this yard last month, winning an apprentice handicap in game fashion under Connor Planas over C&D last Wednesday; only 1lb higher (escaped a penalty) and should go well again.

5/4

1st

4

(4)

5th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sweet Mist

9st 13lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Sean Curran

Fair 7f winner at her best for Bryan Smart; trailed home last on her return from a break but after a troubled passage she stayed on for second over 6f here nine days ago; won't mind returning to 7f; chance.

7/2

20/1

Form: 097068 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Classy sprinter as a 3yo but he rather lost his way for Pam Sly; no sign of a revival for current stable, albeit he wasn't beaten far dropped into a Class 6 at Pontefract four weeks ago; well beaten in one AW start; something to prove for now.
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11th

12

(2)

20th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

13:20 Southwell (AW)

Dazzling Dan

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Olly Williams

prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out

20/1

8th

4

(3)

22nd Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:43 Pontefract

Dazzling Dan

9st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Olly Williams

in touch with leaders, ridden over 2f out, bit short of room over 1f out, bit short of room and no extra inside final furlong

16/1

33/1

Form: -42600

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Showed ability for his previous yard but he's been well beaten in two runs for this one; edging down the weights but with a lot to prove.
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6

8th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:15 Sedgefield

Swashbuckler

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Poor maiden who came in only 11th in 2m Hexham novice when last seen out in May; others appeal much more.

100/1

11th

6

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:00 Hexham

Swashbuckler

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Quite promising 3yo on the Flat in 2022 but has struggled since, including on his five starts over hurdles, and he's hard to fancy.

100/1

11th

6

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:00 Hexham

Swashbuckler

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Quite promising 3yo on the Flat in 2022 but has struggled since, including on his five starts over hurdles, and he's hard to fancy.

100/1

Form: 798205 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Four Tapeta wins for other yards; basically disappointing for this yard, though he did fare better when second of ten at Wolverhampton in August (6f; very well backed); should find this being run to suit and has the ability to play a big part off this mark; betting informative.
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1st

2

(7)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:52 Lingfield (AW)

Global Warning

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: John Butler

Veteran who is on a losing run but he was finishing his race off strongly when second over C&D last month; a 2lb rise doesn't handicap him out of things and he's on the shortlist.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £30.80
Straight Forecast £31.27
Tricast £346.22
Trifecta £438.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Mostallim

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Trevor

RP Ratings:

Full Intention

Telegraph:

Swashbuckler

D Express:

Sweet Mist

The Times:

Cobra Kai

The Sun:

Global Warning

Daily Mirror:

Mr Trevor

The Star:

Mr Trevor

The Guardian:

Mostallim

Daily Mail:

Mostallim

Daily Record:

Mostallim

NEWMARKET:

Full Intention