December 02 / 17.15 Newcastle (AW)

17.15

Standard To Slow

Spreadex Sports 2nd To Rag Insurance Handicap

  • Prize money: £3726
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Spreadex Sports 2nd To Rag Insurance Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £32.90
  • Place: £8.50

Form: 6-0500 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Turf winner for previous stable; unconvincing form for new yard, most recently finishing last back on AW; enough to prove.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

4

(3)

23rd Jun 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Redcar

Like A Lion

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Third in a 1m selling handicap here last month but beaten about 6l, and remains that bit more compelling at the 7f of his two career successes, the latest on Tapeta before Christmas; down to a new career-low mark.

16/1

5th

7

(3)

1st Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:20 Ripon

Like A Lion

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

He's 2lb lower than when winning at Newcastle (7f, AW) last December and didn't run badly when third of seven in selling handicap at Redcar (1m) last time; however, he needs something extra here and is untested beyond 1m.

14/1

3rd

1

(1)

4th May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:55 Redcar

Like A Lion

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Largely below par on the AW this winter and again returned to turf in a change of headgear when sixth in 7f Catterick handicap eight days ago; handily weighted now so he can't be totally dismissed.

3/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 083343 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at Wolverhampton; consistent there this autumn; each-way claims provided she transfers the form to Newcastle (first run here).
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10th

9

(10)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mumcat

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

A bit in and out since winning off 4lb higher at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) a year ago, twice finishing runner-up in five starts in 0-50 classified company this year; record of 3-51 a concern and she isn't well drawn.

11/1

10th

9

(10)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mumcat

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

A bit in and out since winning off 4lb higher at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) a year ago, twice finishing runner-up in five starts in 0-50 classified company this year; record of 3-51 a concern and she isn't well drawn.

11/1

2nd

7

(8)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mumcat

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

3-40 on AW and form has been uneven since last win at Wolverhampton nearly a year ago; below best from wide draw at Southwell last time but no surprise to see him go well here.

7/1

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 977075 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Far from consistent in 2022 but this drop in grade may prompt a big effort; won off 9lb higher at Southwell last December.
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3rd

1

(3)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Revived by the drop to 0-50 classified events, runner-up over 7f at Wolverhampton and then C&D before seeing off six rivals in a 1m event here last week; that was a notably weak race, even for the grade, and he has a bit more on his plate as he bids to defy a penalty.

5/2

1st

3

(7)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:02 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

No win since 2024 and all his succes has come over 7f; that said, he is effective at this trip and arrives on the back of a pair of runner-up finishes at this level; unlikely to be found a better opportunity to register a first 1m success.

5/4

2nd

3

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Has won three times over C&D; clear of the remainder when runner-up in a Wolverhampton handicap last time; sound chance down in grade.

11/4

6/1

Form: 545242 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
In-form sprinter who went very close over 6f here 17 days ago; still on a workable mark; likely player provided he stays this new trip.
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13th

3

(11)

21st Jun 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Newcastle (AW)

Macho Pride

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Ruth Carr

5lb better off with Beast Of Burden for a C&D defeat of just over 1l last month, and last week's fine Hamilton second was a third podium finish from as many starts since; losing run mounting up, but claims still good.

4/1

2nd

4

(12)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Hamilton

Macho Pride

11st 2lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: Ruth Carr

Sandwiched between Beast Of Burden and Zegos Surprise when second at Newcastle early last month and has backed that effort up twice since (one C&D), albeit held behind Giselles Izzy latest; obvious place claims.

9/1

3rd

1

(1)

1st Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:22 Ripon

Macho Pride

9st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Poor strike-rate and on a long losing run but he is fully effective over C&D and he comes here on the back of two seconds last month; drawn on the outside and may have to wait a bit longer to get off the mark for this yard.

9/2

13/2

Form: 144452

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Turf winner in Ireland; good second over C&D four weeks ago when making AW/stable debut; may build on that effort; in the mix.
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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

10/1

Form: 6233-7 BF

Last run: 330 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-7 for Robyn Brisland but was placed several times; off since January; heed the market signals on debut for new yard.
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1st

4

(6)

20th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Seesawing

9st 7lb

J: Mark Crehan

T: Ivan Furtado

Eight-race maiden but was placed several times for Robyn Brisland and he was beaten less than 2l on his stable debut here (7f) last month; that was promising under a positive ride after 11 months off and he looks interesting on this return to sprinting; first-time cheekpieces.

13/2

6th

3

(9)

2nd Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Seesawing

9st 7lb

J: Mark Crehan

T: Ivan Furtado

led, headed but prominent after 1f, led again 3f out, ridden and hung left 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened and lost two places towards finish

10/1

12/1

Form: 211685 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Both wins at Musselburgh; has consistent AW form, most recently fifth of 14 (behind Bobby Joe Leg) over this C&D; should give her running.
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10

(9)

5th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aquamas

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

0-8 on the AW but back to form when beaten a short head at Southwell last week (7f, standard); not ideally drawn for first run here, but a possible.

3/1

2nd

12

(3)

22nd Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Aquamas

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

in touch with leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on final furlong, every chance towards finish, just denied

10/1

7th

9

(2)

2nd Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Aquamas

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Michael Dods

in touch with leaders

12/1

10/1

Form: 472385

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden; caught the eye at Wolverhampton (6f) three weeks ago, shaping as if well worth another go at 7f; interesting off same mark.
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8th

3

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Giselles Izzy

9st 7lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Won by a length under Cara Tuke over C&D last week (good to soft) and escapes a penalty for that; that was a return to form and she can put a sequence of solid efforts together.

4/1

8th

3

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Giselles Izzy

9st 7lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Won by a length under Cara Tuke over C&D last week (good to soft) and escapes a penalty for that; that was a return to form and she can put a sequence of solid efforts together.

4/1

8th

3

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Giselles Izzy

9st 7lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Won by a length under Cara Tuke over C&D last week (good to soft) and escapes a penalty for that; that was a return to form and she can put a sequence of solid efforts together.

4/1

9/2

Form: 978111 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Retains plenty of gusto aged eight and is seeking a four-timer, having won his last three races (including two over C&D); shortlisted.
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10th

9

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

11-time course winner who defied this mark over C&D in December; some creditable efforts since but he has been a bit up and down and was only sixth behind Anthropologist here last time; others preferred.

16/1

6th

5

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

11-time course winner, the latest over C&D in December, and he twice finished placed over C&D last month; certainly of interest on that form but this 12yo has gone off the boil on his last two starts.

14/1

11th

1

(7)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Bobby Joe Leg

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Failed to fire at Newcastle last week but this veteran had run two fine races in defeat beforehand; fully effective at this track too so no great surprise were he to rebound quickly.

12/1

10th
13 (11)
Jems Bond

14/1

Form: 138858 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Scored twice here early in 2022; only eighth in a race won by Bobby Joe Leg 39 days ago and needs to bounce back from that below-par run.
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8th

5

(1)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

took keen hold, towards rear throughout

5/1

1st

4

(9)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Latest three wins at 6f/7f in early 2023 but he confirmed he's perfectly effective over C&D when running well against a next-time winner in January (first-time visor); another sound effort back over 7f since; solid claims for in-form yard.

4/1

2nd

7

(9)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Five wins here including two over this trip; one of his better recent efforts when second of 11 in a 0-50 classified event over 1m here (first-time visor) 12 days ago; could go well but a losing run of 21 tempers enthusiasm.

7/1

16/1

Form: 860586

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent sprinter who isn't sure to back up her latest effort (not beaten far) and is going into unknown territory over 7f.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8

(9)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fylingdale

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Tapeta winner at Southwell (6f) in early 2023 but she hasn't regained her best form since back from an absence and was well held on the return to Southwell last week.

10/1

8

(9)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fylingdale

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Tapeta winner at Southwell (6f) in early 2023 but she hasn't regained her best form since back from an absence and was well held on the return to Southwell last week.

10/1

5th

10

(1)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Fylingdale

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner in 2023; her form has dipped the last twice but the pick of this year's form gives her claims and this is not a strong event.

12/1

12th
11 (8)
Deolali

33/1

Form: 011/00 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Successful five times here in 2020; however, has achieved little in two starts since returning from long layoff; best watched.
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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

Form: 421230 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Best to forgive latest run (lost her action); consistent otherwise since June and has place claims off unchanged mark.
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5th

9

(1)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

15:35 Musselburgh

Willing To Please

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

pressed leader, led over 2f out

14/1

6th

13

(10)

27th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Redcar

Willing To Please

8st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

prominent

16/1

6th

12

(1)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:35 Carlisle

Willing To Please

8st 9lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Philip Kirby

Dual C&D winner (from marks in the mid 50s); started off the turf season reasonably well - placed on three occasions - but hasn't been quite so sharp in more recent times, including when finishing sixth of 11 (behind Elettaria) in first-time cheekpieces at Beverley last time.

12/1

9/2

Form: 523 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly, less exposed than her rivals; placed the last twice, including over C&D; may progress now handicapping; respected.
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3rd

25

(5)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:40 Ascot

Victoria Falls

8st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Hugo Palmer

Won three times last season, including twice in 1m turf handicaps (good/soft); good second in 1m handicaps at Newmarket (good to firm) and Wetherby (good) on her last two outings but this is a rise in grade.

50/1

2nd

3

(9)

11th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Wetherby

Victoria Falls

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Won three times last season, including twice in 1m turf handicaps (good or slower); no problem with faster ground, as when second of 13 at Newmarket 23 days ago; should give her running once more.

9/2

2nd

5

(10)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newmarket

Victoria Falls

10st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Midfield (never landed a blow) in Class 2 event at Chester on seasonal debut; remains on career-high mark but this return to Class 5 is a plus; has done all her winning at this level.

15/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £621.20
Straight Forecast £429.30
Tricast £2909.49
Trifecta £4482.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Walking On Clouds

POSTDATA:

Bobby Joe Leg

RP Ratings:

Homer Stokes

Daily Mail:

Victoria Falls

D Express:

Mumcat

The Sun:

Macho Pride

The Times:

Walking On Clouds

The Guardian:

Walking On Clouds

Daily Mirror:

Homer Stokes

Daily Record:

Victoria Falls

Telegraph:

Bobby Joe Leg

The Star:

Bobby Joe Leg