December 09 / 19.45 Southwell (AW)

19.45

Standard

Spreadex Sports Injury Time Loser Insurance Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3726
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Spreadex Sports Injury Time Loser Insurance Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 334622 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner but she is reliable and turned in another good effort when second to a well-backed runaway winner at Newcastle last week (1m); a strong pace would help now back at 7f; each-way claims again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 572650

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Finished second off a 4lb higher mark at Thirsk in September (1m, soft); poor draw when disappointing at Wolverhampton last time and she's not a forlorn hope.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(1)

18th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Grey Belle

8st 13lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

0-6 on AW; below-par fourth (behind Falesia Beach and Queen Of Burgundy) here 27 days ago; however, went very close over C&D (off this mark) earlier in December and has possibilities if reproducing that form.

6/1

7th

7

(7)

17th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Grey Belle

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

13/2

4th

9

(13)

22nd Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Grey Belle

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

in touch with leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong

11/2

7/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 940623 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Yet to win this year but placed in 6f handicaps on Tapeta the last twice and he is fully effective over this trip; 0-13 on AW but should make another bold bid.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(4)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Final Frontier

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

No win since the summer of 2021 and is handicapped accordingly (13lb below last winning mark); wasn't beaten all that far when fourth of 13 over 6f here on penultimate start, but failed to improve on that at Southwell; others are more convincing.

12/1

7th

13

(11)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Final Frontier

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

towards rear, switched left and hampered rival after 1f

16/1

4th

13

(11)

3rd Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Final Frontier

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Banging at the door on AW over the winter, including C&D, and he's well treated on those efforts; not at his best on turf the last twice but returning to this surface could help.

16/1

16/1

Form: 122309 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Had a good spell in the summer, including a 7f win at Catterick, and she has a 7f Tapeta win on her CV too; needs to bounce back from a couple of modest efforts though.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

5th
8 (12)
Forbearing

14/1

Form: 010890 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Two front-running AW wins in the spring, the second over C&D; the handicapper appeared to have caught up afterwards but he's back down in the weights now and should be sharper for a recent run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(7)

3rd May 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Forbearing

8st 13lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

20/1

7th

6

(1)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Forbearing

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Seems best ridden prominently; unsuited by change of tactics (raced in rear) in a handicap last week; has form figures of 133 at classified level, close third on last two occasions; possibilities.

13/2

9th

6

(9)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forbearing

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

in rear on outer

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 833432 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Tapeta winner (7f) for Sean Woods in March; two runs for her new stable have both been promising, more recently when picked off close home having surged to the front 1f out at Newcastle last week; can take a keen hold but she's a threat to all off her current mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

20/1

Form: 063757

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
His only win from 26 starts came in a seller at Hamilton as a 3yo; appears to retain some ability but others are still more persuasive.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(7)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Derek Shaw

Winless since 2023 and isn't up to much these days; had plenty of chances at this level of late and only holds outside claims.

16/1

6th

10

(7)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Derek Shaw

3-69 and his current losing run is up to 25; others preferred.

16/1

5th

8

(8)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Trusty Scout

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Three-time winner but the latest of those wins came in November 2023; fifth in two starts at Wolverhampton in January but he was well beaten at Newcastle (1m, AW) 13 days ago; others preferred.

16/1

12/1

Form: 647445

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden but he has shown promise, including for this yard; down in the weights on this return from a three-month break; not discounted.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bungle Bay

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have come here, five over this trip including in a 0-55 handicap six weeks ago; 1-1 at this level and very much respected.

5/1

2nd

5

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bungle Bay

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have been at this track (five over C&D) but has been below his best this year and doesn't look ready to strike.

7/1

8th

9

(10)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Bungle Bay

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: James Evans

Wolverhampton specialist who doesn't run often on turf these days and rarely goes this far; not in much form on the AW this year and isn't obviously fancied.

16/1

Form: 976-09

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Triple-figure prices and well beaten in two AW handicaps in October; lots to prove.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(3)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

14:50 Yarmouth

Fast Flo

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Christine Dunnett

Beaten only 2l but readily dealt with by B Associates in a 7f classified here 12 days ago (good), taking her career record to 0-43; probably that bit more effective down at 6f, but still brave to name this the day.

33/1

2

(7)

3rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

15:07 Yarmouth

Fast Flo

9st 9lb

J: Dominique Van Der Kraats

T: Christine Dunnett

Placed three times in 11 visits here but is now 0-42 and looks up against it, even at this level; stable also runs Primrose Maid.

25/1

10

(9)

16th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Fast Flo

8st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Christine Dunnett

41-race maiden but her best efforts on turf have been here; went off the boil in the spring but it was a respectable effort when sixth of 14 here (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; weakened gradually that day so the return to this trip might help a bit.

25/1

Form: 088929 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ran well at Kempton on his penultimate start, coming from well back to finish second in a big field; too keen when unable to match it at Wolverhampton two weeks ago; widest draw but he's handicapped to win.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(10)

20th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Le Cheval Rapide

9st 6lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

Runner-up at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) last month but he's been down the field the next twice on his first two encounters with Tapeta (over 7f at Wolverhampton and here); needs to raise his game.

16/1

10th

4

(14)

9th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Le Cheval Rapide

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

7/1

9th

1

(2)

26th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Le Cheval Rapide

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Backed at big prices at Kempton this month before coming from well back to take second (7f); 3lb rise for that fair enough and he's a key player now back in form.

3/1

10/1

Form: 838086 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
4lb lower than for his last win (6f, Tapeta; January); getting better with each run back from a summer break and the betting should guide as to expectation levels.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(11)

26th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Martineo

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Butler

Four-time course winner who has form figures of 33313 on AW since March and he made a bold bid when a close third at Chelmsford (7f) last time; should go well again back in a classified event and he's respected.

5/2

9

(12)

5th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Martineo

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: John Butler

Four-time course winner who has form figures of 33313 on AW since March and he made a bold bid when a close third at Chelmsford 11 days ago; on same mark on this return to Tapeta and he's respected.

11/2

3rd

3

(3)

25th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Martineo

9st 4lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John Butler

Had been knocking at the door prior to a narrow, tough success at Newcastle 16 days ago; 1lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

4/1

12th
11 (13)
Methinks

12/1

Form: 204334 BF

Last run: 93 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
He had been in fair form on the Flat this summer; showed little aptitude for hurdling in two attempts this autumn; this should be more suitable but maiden status set to continue.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(6)

6th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Methinks

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Good third over 1m here last month at 50-1 and he's a contender on that form, but this inconsistent maiden failed to back that up here on Sunday and it's hard to know what to expect.

10/1

8th

7

(2)

1st Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:26 Southwell (AW)

Methinks

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Still to win a race and lacks consistency but he's run well here more than once, latterly at a big price over C&D three weeks ago; that gave something to build on.

5/1

3rd

11

(4)

13th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

12:43 Southwell (AW)

Methinks

8st 12lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Regressive maiden who finished well held back on the Flat here last Friday (7f); hard to find a reason to back him.

33/1

11/2

Form: 323001 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Dug deep to win a 7f handicap at Kempton 11 days ago, reportedly appreciating the return to 7f; that effort backed up by the Topspeed figure and a 4lb penalty isn't insurmountable; more appealing than many.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

14th
14 (3)
Nooo More

20/1

Form: 8-0569

Last run: 117 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in ten runs for his two previous trainers; there has been the odd flicker of promise but it will be a feather in his new trainer's cap if he can get him to win.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(7)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Wetherby

Nooo More

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Seb Spencer

Outclassed in a novice last time but he's now 0-16 and has had his chances in handicaps.

50/1

11th

1

(13)

28th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

14:15 Doncaster

Nooo More

10st 1lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Unplaced in all 15 starts and flying too high here.

100/1

6

(4)

20th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Nooo More

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Poor maiden who came in only tenth to Blackcurrent in classified event over C&D six days ago; needs to take big step forward in refitted blinkers.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £42.40
Straight Forecast £37.57
Tricast £444.28
Trifecta £416.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Reclaim Victory

SPOTLIGHT:

Mumcat

RP Ratings:

Key Look

D Express:

Final Frontier

Daily Mail:

Martineo

Daily Record:

Mumcat

Telegraph:

Key Look

The Guardian:

Reclaim Victory

The Sun:

Reclaim Victory

The Star:

Reclaim Victory

Daily Mirror:

Final Frontier