December 02 / 15.03 Newcastle (AW)

15.03

Standard To Slow

Spreadex Sports Live UK Racing Streaming Handicap

  • Prize money: £3726
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Spreadex Sports Live UK Racing Streaming Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

1st
5 (9)
Ron O

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 918376 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on turf; mixed results on AW, including here for new stable this autumn; holds each-way claims on September effort (close third).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

2

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Ron O

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Ray Craggs

Developed into a very useful handicapper for Ray Craggs in 2024, including a C&D win on good to firm; failed to scale the same heights for David Thompson in 2025 but has a reduced mark to work with now back under the care of his owner.

20/1

12th

7

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Ron O

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David Thompson

C&D winner off this mark last summer and better than the result (met trouble) when fifth to Sir Busker in this 12 months ago; shaped as if retaining all his ability when sixth on C&D return in June and there have been excuses for two lesser runs since, with Thirsk fifth last time coming over a 7f trip which is likely a little on the short side for him nowadays; no shock were he to go well.

25/1

1

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Thirsk

Ron O

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: David Thompson

Won two in a row on turf last May/June (1m/1m2f) for Ray Craggs (who still owns him) and fair sixth on stable/seasonal debut at York (1m2f) in June; might not have been over those exertions when well held over 1m on AW at Newcastle 13 days later; effective over 7f.

33/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 633462 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer in July; generally consistent since and ties in closely with Whatwouldyouknow on course form 17 days ago; likely player.
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8th

4

(8)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Reclaim Victory

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Tjade Collier

C&D scorer who signed off for Brian Ellison with a good second of eight over C&D 24 days ago; since changed hands for £5,000 and she's very much in the mix for her new handler.

3/1

2nd

3

(6)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:30 Newcastle (AW)

Reclaim Victory

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

dwelt start, held up in rear, headway from 3f out, led inside final furlong, kept on but headed post

13/2

6th

4

(5)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Reclaim Victory

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Infrequent winner (3-39), who is not easy to predict but her last success came off this mark and she caught the eye with her strong finish over C&D (fifth of 11) last Thursday; ran into some trouble at a crucial stage in the race and she's an interesting contender.

13/2

3/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 432643 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-11 at this venue; creditable third back here last month (form looks good); respected off a handy mark back down in grade.
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11th

11

(12)

2nd Apr 2024

Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Pontefract

Perfect Swiss

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Can race freely but has responded well to blinkers, winning two of his three starts in this headgear (all on AW); up 7lb for the latest but that was quite decisive from off the pace and this could also be run to suit; 1m with cut underfoot is fine.

10/1

11th

11

(12)

2nd Apr 2024

Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Pontefract

Perfect Swiss

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, in rear

10/1

1st

8

(10)

18th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Perfect Swiss

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Tends to race too freely but seemed to respond well to first-time blinkers when winning off reduced mark at Southwell (7f) last month; ought to have been suited by the return to 1m when very disappointing joint-favourite here two weeks ago but no surprise if he bounces back quickly.

6/1

Form: 655151 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
2-3 since wearing cheekpieces and those three runs came over C&D; still well treated on peak form; solid chance in the retained headgear.
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7

(1)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Whatwouldyouknow

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won this race in 2022 and finished second in it last year; much lower rated this time around and last month's third over C&D was more encouraging; should have a part to play.

5/1

3rd

7

(1)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Whatwouldyouknow

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

in rear, headway under 2f out, went third inside final furlong, kept on

5/1

3rd

4

(12)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Whatwouldyouknow

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Three-time C&D winner including this race off 5lb higher two years ago; losing run up to 15 but could go well if bouncing back to his best form in the returning cheekpieces.

13/2

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5th
3 (7)
Elsaab

9/1

Form: 551329

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Best form at 7f, including two placed efforts for new yard; below par last time; pedigree suggests she's worth another go at 1m; not dismissed.
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5th

3

(7)

2nd Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:03 Newcastle (AW)

Elsaab

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Amy Murphy

in rear, bit short of room under 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

9/1

9th

1

(11)

11th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Elsaab

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Amy Murphy

in rear, ridden and minor headway over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

8/1

4

(6)

27th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:40 Lingfield (AW)

Elsaab

9st 7lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Amy Murphy

Off the mark on 12th start for Sean Woods by 6l at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) in August and, despite a 10lb rise, has run well in both starts since joining this yard, including when second of 15 back at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) nine days ago; due to go up another 3lb and likely to go well.

11/4

20/1

Form: 0-7176 CD

Last run: 267 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in February but has proved inconsistent on AW thus far; absent since March; not sure what to expect.
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10th

7

(10)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Possible Ambition

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Damien Wingrove

Runner-up over C&D on stable debut 14 months ago but well down the field all five starts since including in a classified event here last Monday; opposable.

33/1

7

(10)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Possible Ambition

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Damien Wingrove

Runner-up over C&D on stable debut 14 months ago but well down the field all five starts since including in a classified event here last Monday; opposable.

33/1

7th

10

(4)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Possible Ambition

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Damien Wingrove

prominent, led after 1f

16/1

Form: 921667 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Four wins on turf, the most recent in July; 0-10 on AW but made the frame off higher marks at Southwell last winter; could go well.
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9th

8

(3)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gypsy Whisper

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Has gone close at this course on four occasions since November; posted lesser efforts the last twice, taking AW record to 0-23.

16/1

5th

8

(3)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gypsy Whisper

9st 6lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

Last turf win came in 2022; 0-22 on AW but has gone close at Wolverhampton on four occasions of late; place possibilities if bouncing back from a lesser effort ten days ago.

9/1

5th

5

(2)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gypsy Whisper

9st 9lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

Infrequent winner recently but ran well in this grade over a furlong further last time; has run well on four of last five starts (including over C&D) and another good run seems likely.

7/1

14/1

Form: 140710 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D in early November; subsequent poor effort (finished last in race won by Whatwouldyouknow) tempers enthusiasm, however.
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10

(6)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Catterick

Mintnthat

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Won two in a row at Newcastle (1m, AW) in January and has dropped below his last winning mark, but he's struggled on his six runs since.

25/1

8th

2

(1)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

18:35 Beverley

Mintnthat

10st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

50/1

7th

5

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Ripon

Mintnthat

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Four wins when trained by Iain Jardine, including two at Newcastle this January; hasn't shone in four runs for new stable though and hopes are pinned on the returning blinkers (he's been wearing a visor or cheekpieces) working the oracle.

16/1

5/1

Form: 848135 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Unsuited by drop back to 7f last time; won well over 1m at Southwell (AW debut) in October and isn't fully exposed in this sphere; shortlisted.
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3rd

9

(2)

29th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Revoquable

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

midfield

11/2

2nd

15

7th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

12:12 Southwell (AW)

Revoquable

9st 6lb

T: Tim Easterby

led, increased tempo 3f out, 2 lengths ahead 2f out, kept on but headed towards finish

20/1

10th

4

(4)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Revoquable

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

prominent on outer

100/30

Form: 555586 CD

Last run: 128 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Absent since two below-par efforts in July; consistent otherwise this year and may bounce back; has won over C&D; not ruled out.
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4th

6

(8)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Odd Socks Havana

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Six of his seven wins have been on AW and yet to win beyond 8.5f; second of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) ten days ago where he stayed on to suggest this longer trip should suit.

11/2

4th

6

(8)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Odd Socks Havana

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader from over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/2

2nd

3

(7)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Odd Socks Havana

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Seb Spencer

Probably better on the AW but won on turf for David O'Meara in July 2021 (6f, good); good second over 1m at Newcastle two runs back and not beaten far when seventh of 13 at Thirsk last week (7f, good to firm).

9/1

16/1

Form: 151159 CD

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Form dipped on last two starts in the spring, following a productive spell (including here); market helpful on return from layoff.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

6

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Pallas Lord

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

Handy sort who is 1-1 here and ran well returned to turf when beaten a short head and a neck into third of eight at Hamilton (1m, good) a fortnight ago; ground faster than good probably not ideal, though.

7/1

3rd

3

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Donald Whillans

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (7f) in February but below par both runs since, sixth in 8.5f handicap at Wolverhampton last time; has a rare run on turf now.

7/1

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Donald Whillans

Gained Newcastle win number ten in February; respectable sixth at Wolverhampton (8.6f) latest; it's hard to get excited by last year's turf exploits but he was runner-up over 1m here in April 2024.

15/2

Form: 55-760 C

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Modest form on turf this year for Stuart Kittow; has rejoined Keith Dalgleish; now returns to the scene of 2yo win; revival possible.
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8th

1

(3)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Tricky Business

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

Has dropped a long way in the weights; some positive signs of late but well beaten after racing freely in first-time cheekpieces (discarded) at Southwell (6f) last week; bounce back needed.

12/1

10th

5

(11)

28th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Tricky Business

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

He has dropped a long way in the weights and there have been some positive signs of late; did too much early in first-time blinkers at Wolverhampton last month but it was still a fair run; cheekpieces tried now; return to 6f shouldn't be an issue; one to consider.

6/1

5th

6

(4)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tricky Business

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

led

5/1

40/1

Form: 606607

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Turf winner for previous stable; unconvincing form for current yard and needs to raise her game significantly.
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7th

7

(1)

3rd May 2023

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:10 Brighton

Valorant

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Appleby

Just a respectable sixth in 0-50 classified on stable debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) in February and ran poorly in that grade the following month; sports a new headgear combination today, though, and may yet come good for Michael Appleby.

8/1

6

(1)

1st Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Valorant

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Appleby

Didn't run too badly on her stable debut at Lingfield in February but never featured at Southwell three weeks ago; plenty to prove on the back of that; cheekpieces return (well beaten in them for former yard).

12/1

9th

11

(10)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Valorant

9st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Struggled for Scott Dixon having looked promising for Roger Charlton early in her career (7f turf winner); didn't run badly on her stable debut at Lingfield 13 days ago (7f) and she could be sharper with that behind her; stable also run Twistaline.

7/1

Form: 97422- BF

Last run: 433 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Maiden; went close at Chelmsford (7f, AW) on last two runs for Ian Williams; returns from 433-day break on debut for new yard; market can guide.
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11

(8)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Newcastle (AW)

Mrs Dibble

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

7th

10

(11)

9th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Mrs Dibble

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Linda Perratt

Ten-race maiden; went very close at Chelmsford (7f, AW) on last two runs for Ian Williams; dropped back in trip for stable debut after 502 days off (non-runner over 1m in December); risky.

33/1

10

(6)

2nd Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:03 Newcastle (AW)

Mrs Dibble

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Linda Perratt

Maiden; went close at Chelmsford (7f, AW) on last two runs for Ian Williams; returns from 433-day break on debut for new yard; market can guide.

14/1

Non-runners

Mrs Dibble

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £30.00
Straight Forecast £24.74
Tricast £78.77
Trifecta £95.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Reclaim Victory

SPOTLIGHT:

Perfect Swiss

Daily Mail:

Whatwouldyouknow

D Express:

Revoquable

NEWMARKET:

Elsaab

The Guardian:

Mrs Dibble

The Times:

Reclaim Victory

Telegraph:

Reclaim Victory

The Sun:

Reclaim Victory

RP Ratings:

Perfect Swiss

Daily Mirror:

Perfect Swiss

The Star:

Whatwouldyouknow

Daily Record:

Whatwouldyouknow