November 15 / 18.45 Newcastle (AW)

18.45

Standard To Slow

Spreadex Sports Injury Time Loser Insurance Handicap

  • Prize money: £4536
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Spreadex Sports Injury Time Loser Insurance Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 416353 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) in June and has mostly held her form since; has run well in both starts on Tapeta (including over C&D) and holds each-way claims; hooded all previous starts, but cheekpieces given a go today.
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1

(15)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Doncaster

Emily Post

9st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Well treated on old form but last win was two years ago and she's not posed a threat in her three runs this season; now drops back into a Class 6 event but she needs to find some extra spark.

12/1

7th

7

(3)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:03 Thirsk

Emily Post

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

On a losing run but handicapped accordingly and she ran a creditable race when fourth at Wetherby last month (7f, good to firm); better could be forthcoming.

5/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 343530

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Seemed sure to win races when third of 17 at York (7f, good to soft) in May, but not built on it and now 0-11; had a possible excuse when eased right off at Doncaster last time and blinkers are now given a go, but enough to prove for now.
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5th

9

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Al Baahy

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Prominent racer who won classified events at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Lingfield (1m2f) in January but he's found things tough back in handicaps in his last three runs; has something to prove again and his sole turf win was in May 2023.

25/1

5th

2

(2)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Baahy

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Kevin Frost

Won twice in January, including over 9.4f here, and he is back to a winning mark after three disappointing runs this spring; not a solid option.

8/1

8th

9

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Al Baahy

8st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Kevin Frost

Turf winner back in May 2023 who found classified company his thing when going back-to-back on AW (9.5f/1m2f) in January; forced out of that grade subsequently and has found handicaps a stretch on last three starts.

14/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 026947

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ayr winner (6f, good to firm) as a 2yo, but disappointing since his narrow defeat at Beverley (7f, good to firm) in June including on AW debut (first start since being gelded) at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) last month; needs the hood to make a difference.
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1st

4

(3)

23rd Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bin Hayyan

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

slowly away, towards rear, shaken up 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, just did enough

3/1

1st

4

(4)

9th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Bin Hayyan

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Little doubt he has the ability to win races off this mark but his style of racing makes him a hostage to fortune; in form but this isn't sure to be run to suit him ideally either.

5/1

6th

3

(3)

12th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

12:40 Newcastle (AW)

Bin Hayyan

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David O’Meara

The hood has had a positive effect and he's arguably been an unlucky loser over 7f here the last twice; didn't look to see out this trip in one previous attempt but has been shaping as though worth another try and holds leading claims.

3/1

Form: -67702 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who was having his first start since wind surgery when beaten half a length into second of 12 at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last month; 2lb higher, but still open to progress on the AW and a major player.
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13th

13

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

15:30 Nottingham

Jack Daniel

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Steph Hollinshead

His last win was in May 2023 and he was below par at Southwell (1m, AW) in August last time; however, he's run some good races this season on AW/good ground and his last win came on soft; might be worth a second look.

16/1

13

(2)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Jack Daniel

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

More than two years since his latest win and although he nearly put that right over C&D in April he ran flat here next time; in fair form on turf in the meantime but others look more likely winners.

9/1

7/1

Form: 595621 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
First two wins came on Polytrack, but he proved this surface was no problem when narrowly coming out best in a bunch finish over C&D last month; has since left Iain Jardine, but still holds claims despite a 3lb higher mark if in the same mood on debut for new yard.
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6th

1

(8)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buraback

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Derek Shaw

Conditions to suit and he ran well in defeat at Chelmsford (5f) in February/March; didn't run badly in a stronger C&D handicap last week and he can feature prominently back into 0-55 company.

6/1

7th

10

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buraback

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Finished a solid second at Chelmsford (5f Class 6) on his last two starts and his turn looks near; back up in grade but receives weight all round and remains favourably treated on plenty of form; not dismissed.

7/1

40/1

Form: -31050 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Got the race in the stewards' room in a three-runner maiden at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April, but not finished within 12l of the winner in three handicaps since; needs dramatic improvement for the switch to the AW.
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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

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 724819 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner including when ending a 13-race losing run in September; not so good over 1m here last month, but that trip just appears to stretch him on this stiff track and no surprise to see him bounce back.
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8th

1

(4)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Old News

10st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Linda Stubbs

Exposed performer who hasn't been at his best since winning over 7f here last September (has won over 1m); tongue tied for the first time.

20/1

10th

2

(12)

21st Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:20 Newcastle (AW)

Old News

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Linda Stubbs

midfield

7/1

4th

2

(4)

2nd May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:30 Yarmouth

Old News

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Linda Stubbs

Capable of better form than he's been showing of late and was only eighth at Newcastle last time on a track he runs well.

4/1

33/1

Form: 334059 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
0-13 on the AW and currently on a losing run of 17; didn't cut much ice when last of nine on stable debut here (1m) a fortnight ago and he needs to show much more.
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5th

9

(2)

19th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:27 Carlisle

Tangled

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: R Mike Smith

Without a win since June 2021 and generally very disappointing since switching to current stable in October but some positives can be drawn from his recent run at Ayr and he's very well suited by this C&D; no forlorn hope in refitted cheekpieces.

20/1

7th

4

(8)

13th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

20:45 Ayr

Tangled

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: R Mike Smith

Losing run goes back two years; slow to find his feet for new yard despite taking a serious drop in the weights; has much to prove for now.

33/1

6th

4

(3)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Tangled

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: R Mike Smith

slowly away, towards rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression final furlong

10/1

5/1

Form: 411621 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Record in four starts on Tapeta since August reads 1121 including two wins over C&D, the latest when beating 13 rivals 11 days ago; 3lb higher in a better race, but still has to make the shortlist in his current form.
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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

7/2

Form: 2U2162 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year including over 6f here in February; was returning from 130 days off when second of 18 at Redcar (7f, heavy) a fortnight ago and respected from the same mark with the run under his belt.
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3

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Ripon

Clear Angel

9st 13lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Susan Corbett

His losing sequence goes back 15 races to June 2023 but he's been a good third on his last two starts and can be thereabouts once more.

5/1

3rd

2

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:40 Thirsk

Clear Angel

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Susan Corbett

Posted sound effort when placed off today's mark at Haydock (1m, good) last month but remains without a win since June 2023, and the faster ground here may not be ideal; not the percentage call.

6/1

7

(1)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

14:05 Haydock

Clear Angel

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Susan Corbett

Some encouraging efforts off a reduced mark this season but his form nosedived at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) two weeks ago; has something to prove again after that and his last win was over two years ago.

7/1

9/2

Form: 780621 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three wins and seven placings from her last 11 visits here; 4lb higher than for her latest success at this track (1m) three weeks ago, but her course record means she can't be dismissed and the return to this trip shouldn't be a problem on her first start for her new trainer.
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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

12th
13 (2)
Bayraat

11/1

Form: 2424

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Little show in four bumpers, but has made the frame in all four Flat starts including when fourth of ten on handicap debut at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; return to this trip may be a positive and he shouldn't be far away.
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2nd

8

(5)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Bayraat

10st 8lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Tom Tate

Only a length away over C&D on his return from 222 days away but no certainty to follow one good run with another, and he finds winning difficult (1-31).

13/2

2nd

6

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Bayraat

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Tom Tate

Getting on for three years since his sole success (6f, good to firm); thrown in on last year's best form and he has run well fresh in the past; not discounted now dropping into a 0-55.

7/1

5th

8

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Bayraat

9st 1lb

J: John Fahy

T: Tom Tate

Veteran who arrives with form-figures of 78800; however, he has had excuses for several of those defeats and now runs off a career-low mark, so he's not entirely without hope.

16/1

13th
11 (13)
Corvair

25/1

Form: 40R700 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick earlier in his career, but has gone 24 starts without a win since and has developed a serious problem with his starts, refusing to race here in August and virtually doing the same last time; too risky at present.
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5

(7)

5th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Corvair

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

C&D winner for Simon Crisford in 2020, but badly out of form for this yard (refused to race on one occasion) and would be a surprise winner.

50/1

13th

11

(13)

15th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Corvair

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Completed a hat-trick earlier in his career, but has gone 24 starts without a win since and has developed a serious problem with his starts, refusing to race here in August and virtually doing the same last time; too risky at present.

25/1

13th

1

(10)

21st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Corvair

10st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

virtually refused to race and lost many lengths start, tailed off

33/1

Form: 523158 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Twice held since winning narrowly off 2lb lower at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) in June; has winning form over C&D but looks high in the weights just now and needs a resurgence.
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5

(7)

15th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Eldelbar

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Twice held since winning narrowly off 2lb lower at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) in June; has winning form over C&D but looks high in the weights just now and needs a resurgence.

20/1

11

(18)

1st Nov 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Redcar

Eldelbar

9st 4lb

J: Tony Hamilton

T: Geoffrey Harker

Beverley winner in June (7.5f, good to firm) and not disgraced after meeting trouble in running at Catterick last time (6f, soft); a possible.

25/1

2

(6)

20th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Eldelbar

9st 13lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ninth career success when winning over Beverley's extended 7f in July and it was a stronger race when only fifth there last time; returning to a Class 5 will help and he has form here.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £136.60
Straight Forecast £136.33
Tricast £3342.99
Trifecta £2567.60

Selections

RP Ratings:

Mr Trevor

The Guardian:

Vindobala

SPOTLIGHT:

Jack Daniel

The Times:

Buraback

THE NORTH:

Clear Angel

POSTDATA:

Mr Trevor

Telegraph:

Mr Trevor

Daily Mail:

Mr Trevor

Daily Mirror:

Mr Trevor

The Star:

Mr Trevor

D Express:

Vindobala

The Sun:

Vindobala

Daily Record:

Vindobala