November 04 / 17.15 Newcastle (AW)

17.15

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Spreadex Sports Live UK Racing Streaming Handicap

  • Prize money: £3726
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Spreadex Sports Live UK Racing Streaming Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 641162 CD BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 112 in 7f contests on AW, the two wins gained in August (including here); creditable second at Southwell two weeks ago; may have more to offer under these conditions and has to be feared.
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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: £3.00

Form: -14445

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-12 on turf in Ireland, the win gained over 6f in May (not disgraced over 7f last time); looks well treated but not sure what to expect with usual headgear removed on AW/stable debut.
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1st

5

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Walking On Clouds

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Chelsea Banham

Missed a chunk of last year and has slid to a competitive mark for his current yard; just behind Southbank over C&D a month ago and is one to consider back in headgear (second-time blinkers).

5/1

3rd

9

(10)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Walking On Clouds

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Down the field on first four starts for Chelsea Banham but fared better when fifth in a Wolverhampton classified (6f; heavily backed) last month; needs to build on that effort but it will be interesting to see whether he's strong in the betting again.

6/1

5th

11

(2)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Walking On Clouds

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Won a C&D handicap in December 2024, recording an RPR of 71 in the process; unfancied and has finished down the field in four runs for Chelsea Banham this winter; eligible for this 0-50 classified as a result; a return to form is likely to be foretold by the betting.

5/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 583022 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
In good form having finished second over C&D (in Class 5) the last twice, beaten narrowly under Poppy Wilson on latest occasion; 2-2 in Class 6 events over 7f and warrants major respect back in this grade.
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2nd

7

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Novak

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Beaten 13 times since last win at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September but close fifth of seven at Ayr (1m, good to firm) recently and he may appreciate the return to 7f; his mark continues to fall and he might not be far away.

15/2

5th

6

(6)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Novak

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has done his winning over 6f/7f, the last five times on AW (hasn't scored on turf since 2023); kept mostly to Newcastle since last September; not the percentage call in this scenario.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 517429 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Six-time course winner who nearly made it seven when going close over 6f here on penultimate start; finished only ninth over C&D later in October and that effort tempers enthusiasm.
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9

(5)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Athollblair Boy

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Veteran who is a multiple course winner and perhaps needed latest run (back from layoff); losing sequence is mounting up, however.

12/1

9th

4

(11)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Athollblair Boy

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Veteran winner of 11 races here, mostly over this trip; hasn't got his nose in front for 15 months but was placed over C&D when just 1lb lower earlier in the year; not ruled out.

7/1

9th

4

(11)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Athollblair Boy

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

took keen hold, prominent, not clear run over 2f out, weakened final 110yds

7/1

25/1

Form: 5-68

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutante who has weak claims on her maiden/novice form; needs to show major improvement but market support would be encouraging back from 192-day absence.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(6)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:55 Southwell (AW)

City Central

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Liam Bailey

midfield

25/1

9th

7

(12)

10th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

City Central

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Liam Bailey

Lightly raced filly who kicked off her handicap career with a staying-on fifth of 14 at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last Friday; that was an eyecatching effort at a big price after a break and she's open to more progress on this step back up in trip; dangerous.

12/1

5th

11

(8)

4th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

City Central

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Handicap debutante who has weak claims on her maiden/novice form; needs to show major improvement but market support would be encouraging back from 192-day absence.

25/1

Form: 1-9322 CD BF

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Successful twice on AW last autumn; absent since finishing second to Mr Trevor over C&D (with cheekpieces applied) 11 weeks ago; largely consistent in handicaps and looks likely to go well again.
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4th

8

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 0lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Four C&D wins (mostly on soft), the latest when seeing off Chief Of State last October; has twice finished behind Evocative Spark over 7f here this year, so has work to do with that reopposing rival; latest effort - runner-up - was a definite step back in the right direction.

11/1

2nd

8

(12)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

His last four wins have come over 6f here (good and soft), the latest last October; reappeared with 5l third of 12 over C&D last month but only seventh of nine over C&D (also good) since; 6f seems his optimum trip.

25/1

7th

7

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

All four of his turf wins have come at Catterick but over 6f; creditable effort back from a break when third (5l behind Evocative Spark) two weeks ago; can build on that but perhaps vulnerable to stronger stayers.

8/1

7th
4 (14)
Safran

14/1

Form: 782364

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Scored twice in France; 0-21 for David O'Meara but wasn't beaten far at Ayr (7f) on debut for Ewan Whillans and has possibilities if building on that effort; remains 27lb below his peak mark.
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7th

4

(14)

4th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Safran

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Scored twice in France; 0-21 for David O'Meara but wasn't beaten far at Ayr (7f) on debut for Ewan Whillans and has possibilities if building on that effort; remains 27lb below his peak mark.

14/1

10

(5)

21st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Safran

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Ewan Whillans

Won twice in France but failed to win in 21 starts for David O'Meara; has dropped a long way in the weights and last month's stable debut wasn't without promise; stable also run Kilconquhar.

14/1

4th

4

(2)

27th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:04 Ayr

Safran

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

in rear, midfield 5f out, pushed along 2f out, in touch with leaders when ridden over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, lost third final stride

16/1

Form: 706906 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Most recent win came on turf in April; subsequent form is largely unconvincing but he made good late headway over 6f here last time and could go well off a handy mark returned to 7f.
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7th

5

(1)

15th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Merry Secret

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has a patchy profile and was never involved at Newcastle (6f) last Monday but his last win was on Tapeta and he went close in a classified event over C&D in August; looks interesting on that form and he's not ruled out back up in trip; change of headgear.

12/1

5th

7

(1)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Merry Secret

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Went close in 7f classified at Wolverhampton in August but he's not hit the same level since including in three runs for this yard; losing run is now up to 16 and others are more persuasive.

8/1

35

10th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Merry Secret

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Went close in 7f classified here in August but soundly beaten in Tapeta handicaps on his two runs for this yard and has to raise his game.

25/1

10/1

Form: 212230 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Form dipped over 1m here last month but consistent otherwise of late and may bounce back; sole AW win came over C&D last autumn and she's now only 1lb higher.
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12

(3)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Wetherby

Key Look

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

held up in rear, lost action and pulled up soon after start

10/1

11/4

Form: 085151 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
In great form since returning to AW, most recently winning an apprentice race under Ryan Sexton at Lingfield (7f) last week; escapes a penalty and his rider can use 5lb claim this time; future mark 3lb higher; leading contender.
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6

(1)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:45 Ayr

Idoapologise

10st 5lb

J: Mr Aiden Blakemore

T: Colin Teague

Multiple winner at 6f and about 7f but he failed to beat a rival on yard debut in 2023 and has been off since; many questions to answer.

50/1

12th

12

(13)

25th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Idoapologise

9st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Colin Teague

Conditions won't be an issue and he's not on a bad mark but he was sold cheaply out of Brian Ellison's yard in May and he's landed the widest stall on his return from 168 days off.

16/1

5th

8

(3)

7th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Idoapologise

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Brian Ellison

took keen hold, prominent

7/1

8/1

Form: -42053

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who has bits of encouraging form, notably good third to subsequent scorer over C&D last week; unexposed at 7f and may well build on that latest effort; interesting off same mark.
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9th

9

(12)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Highland Queen

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Bryan Smart

midfield

8/1

4th

7

(3)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Highland Queen

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Bryan Smart

Maiden (0-15); went clear but couldn't sustain her effort when reeled in by Elettaria at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) last month; her subsequent Catterick run can be excused - stumbled badly early - so, on slightly better terms, she'd have a chance of reversing those earlier placings.

4/1

6th

2

(3)

30th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Highland Queen

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

took keen hold, midfield, smooth headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

5/2

12th
10 (11)
Boasted

25/1

Form: 5-7439

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
0-5 for Julie Camacho, though ran creditably on most recent 7f attempt; comfortably held over 1m when last seen; sold for 4,000gns since and now goes in new headgear; others have stronger claims on form.
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11th

11

(9)

10th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:10 Yarmouth

Boasted

8st 11lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

took keen hold, pressed leader, led after 1f, headed and pressed leader 4f out

20/1

5th

16

(14)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Boasted

9st 0lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

ducked right start, raced near side, midfield

33/1

6th

10

(6)

24th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

16:00 Bath

Boasted

9st 0lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

Placed once in 12 starts and well beaten at big prices the last twice.

50/1

40/1

Form: R07970

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Turf winner in August 2021; generally poor form since, including in two runs for current stable; enough to prove back on AW.
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13th

14

(10)

4th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Girl From Ipanema

8st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Martin Smith

Turf winner in August 2021; generally poor form since, including in two runs for current stable; enough to prove back on AW.

40/1

12th

9

(3)

13th Oct 2022

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

12:55 Brighton

Girl From Ipanema

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Martin Smith

midfield, pushed along after 2f, dropped to rear halfway, struggling and well beaten 2f out

33/1

7th

11

(7)

28th Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:39 Catterick

Girl From Ipanema

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Martin Smith

prominent, pushed along when edged right towards near side from over 2f out, soon lost position, ridden when towards rear from over 1f out, held but kept on inside final furlong

33/1

14th
7 (12)
Deolali

16/1

Form: 57011/ CD

Last run: 676 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Successful five times here in 2020, including last two starts (latest off 1lb higher); absent since but holds a fighting chance provided he returns in the same form; market confidence should be heeded.
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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 £35.60
Straight Forecast £29.82
Tricast £205.25
Trifecta £257.00

Selections

RP Ratings:

Idoapologise

SPOTLIGHT:

Novak

POSTDATA:

Highland Queen

Telegraph:

Crocodile Power

The Sun:

Mr Trevor

The Guardian:

Novak

D Express:

Novak

THE NORTH:

Idoapologise

The Times:

Idoapologise

Daily Mail:

Idoapologise

Daily Mirror:

Idoapologise

The Star:

Idoapologise

Daily Record:

Idoapologise