October 25 / 19.30 Newcastle (AW)

19.30

Standard To Slow

Spreadex Sports 2nd To Rag Insurance Handicap

  • Prize money: £4536
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Spreadex Sports 2nd To Rag Insurance Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 378062 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has a largely consistent record at Newcastle, including two wins; creditable second over C&D last week, doing best work at the finish and confirming that she's well suited by this venue; solid contender off same mark.
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0

11

(6)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Vindobala

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Sam England

Has refused to race three times this year, twice at this track including behind several of these rivals on latest appearance (favourite); she was in a good mood when winning over C&D three days before that but there's no guarantee she'll be in the same frame of mind.

7/1

0

5

(8)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

15:40 Newcastle (AW)

Vindobala

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Has refused to race a couple of times this year and has had other moments at the stalls, but she was in a good mood when winning over C&D on Tuesday; holds leading claims under penalty if in the same frame of mind.

5/1

1st

4

(11)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Vindobala

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Four-time course winner including in this race last year for another trainer; has refused to race on a couple of occasions, but 2lb below her last winning mark and ran even better than it may have looked when fourth of 11 back here (7f) last month; comes with risks attached, but capable if things fall right.

6/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 432390 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Six-time C&D winner who is on a workable mark; down the field back here the last twice, meeting traffic issues on first occasion; the latest effort tempers enthusiasm.
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0

8

(5)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Broctune Red

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Gillian Boanas

Six-time course winner who was a good third over C&D on his penultimate run and he had an excuse when returned to 1m4f here last time; now drops back in trip and has possibilities if he gets a good pace and some luck.

12/1

8th

4

(5)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Broctune Red

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Gillian Boanas

Won in April and has mostly run respectably since; familiar face here, including with seven wins and nine seconds, but in a 68-race career he's only once (well beaten at 1m4f in 2019) been beyond 1m2f.

8/1

3rd

1

(10)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Broctune Red

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Gillian Boanas

On an 11-race losing run but he's a seven-time course winner (1m/1m2f) who ran well when fourth over 1m here on Tuesday; might not be far away.

9/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 467227 BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden on turf, runner-up four times; below-par favourite at Ayr most recently but seemed to be knocking on the door in August and may yet win a race of this nature; not dismissed on AW debut.
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3rd

7

(6)

25th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Timbukone

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

dwelt start, held up in rear, headway and prominent over 1f out, ridden when edged right and went third inside final furlong, kept on

13/2

9

(11)

6th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:35 Ayr

Timbukone

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Keith Dalgleish

2nd

4

(6)

17th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Timbukone

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Keith Dalgleish

led, faced strong challenge and ridden over 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on, no match for winner

9/2

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 447628 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Successful four times on AW last autumn/winter; finished only eighth here (back from six-month absence) on Friday, having drifted out to 40-1; perhaps best watched unless the market signals are stronger.
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6th

8

(2)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Abnaa

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out

10/1

7th

7

(6)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Abnaa

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

midfield

10/1

5th

2

(11)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Abnaa

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Antony Brittain

All seven wins have been on Tapeta, including four over C&D; very well treated on his best form last winter but he's been out of sorts in last eight runs and needs a major revival back from four months off.

25/1

7/2

Form: 6-0051 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Regained the winning thread in C&D event (off 3lb lower) last month when returned to AW for the first time this year; still fresh having had a fairly light 2022 campaign; remains well treated on peak form; respected.
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2

(5)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:05 Thirsk

Sandret

11st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

In good form for new yard this summer, recording a comfortable win at Redcar (1m, good) in July and just as good when second at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago (both under Rebecca Hitchen); another prominent showing is on the cards with the return to 1m in his favour.

7/2

2nd

4

(1)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Sandret

10st 13lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Recorded a comfortable win under Rebecca Hitchen, who was unable to claim, at Redcar (1m, good) last week on second start for new stable; rider can now use 5lb allowance, which offsets a penalty; scored over 7f very early in career; this in-form 9yo commands respect.

2/1

1st

3

(1)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Sandret

11st 0lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

5-43, with his latest win coming off this mark at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in December; posted a solid effort when third of 12 over that C&D on stable debut under Rebecca Hitchen 33 days ago (raced wide); has won over 1m but he hasn't won on turf since 2019.

9/2

25/1

Form: 539807

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Turned in a stinker with blinkers fitted last time (1m4f) and now drops back sharply in trip with the headgear removed; has regressed for current yard and remains a maiden so isn't easy to fancy.
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11th

24

27th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Broomy Law

8st 13lb

T: Scott Dixon

Poor, regressive maiden who hasn't gone close to making the frame in a long time; can't be recommended.

50/1

16/1

Form: 779008 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Very well handicapped on best form, including two wins here; however, current mark reflects a sharp decline this year; first-time visor (replacing usual cheekpeices) needs to prompt a revival.
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10th

8

(4)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

15:33 Pontefract

Defence Treaty

9st 5lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

prominent

7/1

1st

11

(10)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Nottingham

Defence Treaty

8st 10lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Took advantage of a low mark on Southwell AW in March but Lincoln Rockstar was too strong for him back on turf at Beverley (1m4f, soft) in May; has a weights turnaround today but the winner has edged forward since and has less to prove over 1m6f.

12/1

Form: 8092

Last run: 87 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo who made an encouraging handicap debut at Thirsk (went very close over 1m; improved form) when last seen three months ago; may be capable of further progress at this sort of level; shortlisted.
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7th

2

(6)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Rampage

9st 13lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner, last turf success was in 2023; two AW wins since then; unplaced favourite at Dundalk on latest; has a bit to find with Alto Sax on previous Leopardstown running.

9/1

6th

2

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rampage

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner, including on turf early in his career; won over C&D from current mark during a busy 2025 campaign; three runs on turf this year, a few lengths off Comfort Line when eighth of 20 at Leopardstown 11 days ago.

10/1

8th

2

(2)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Rampage

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner, including twice on turf early in his career; won at Dundalk during a busy 2025 campaign; ran respectably on the first of two Curragh outings last month; others preferred

20/1

25/1

Form: 345230

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden; placed a few times on turf for Mick Channon; didn't fare nearly so well here (1m2f) on debut for new stable, having been friendless in the betting; something to prove.
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6th

10

(7)

5th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Bazalgette

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Stella Barclay

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

16/1

8th

3

(4)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Bazalgette

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Stella Barclay

In-form maiden who has been performing respectably in classified events at Wolverhampton this year, most recently fourth (one place behind Three Dons) over 8.5f having been slowly away and met some traffic issues; possibilities granted a cleaner break and clearer run.

7/1

4th

3

(4)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bazalgette

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Stella Barclay

slowly into stride, took keen hold, held up in rear

9/2

13/2

Form: 102118 D BF

Last run: 130 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Absent since finishing lame at Ayr four months ago when failing to complete a turf hat-trick; sold out of the Barron yard for £10,000 since; won his last AW start but returns to this sphere on a career-high mark.
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7th

12

(1)

9th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Otto Oyl

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

All three wins at 1m, one here; 0-8 for his current yard and fortunes are not improving.

12/1

11th

8

(12)

27th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Otto Oyl

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

prominent, raced wide early, disputed lead 5f out

9/1

9th

10

(9)

20th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Otto Oyl

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Archie Watson

Three-time 1m winner in first half of 2022 but he arrives below par and also didn't look the easiest of rides when seventh of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap nine days ago; he needs to get back on track.

13/2

Form: 254323 C

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Consistent of late and has been placed at Southwell/Chelmsford since returning to AW; 0-12 in 2022 but defied a 3lb higher mark here last October and has possibilities back at this course.
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2nd

8

(14)

26th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Bath

Thrave

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Four-time AW scorer; only 1-37 on turf and the success was six years ago; not exactly a compelling profile but he holds a fighting chance at the weights in this grade; usually runs in handicaps.

9/2

6th

4

(7)

3rd Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Thrave

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

4-23 on AW but just 1-36 on turf; don't have to go too far back to find form that would give him solid claims and this might not take much winning.

9/1

5th

4

(10)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:15 Beverley

Thrave

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

The last four of his five wins have been on AW; only 1-35 on the grass and didn't offer much back on turf at Redcar (7f, good to firm).

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £48.50
Straight Forecast £60.20
Tricast £266.93
Trifecta £436.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Vindobala

The Guardian:

Rampage

Telegraph:

Sandret

The Times:

Thrave

Daily Mirror:

Otto Oyl

POSTDATA:

Defence Treaty

The Sun:

Rampage

RP Ratings:

Vindobala

Daily Mail:

Vindobala

Daily Record:

Vindobala

The Star:

Sandret

D Express:

Thrave