December 22 / 18.30 Southwell (AW)

18.30

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Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3726
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: -56763

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in first five starts but with cheekpieces added to a tongue-tie she went down by less than a length at Wolverhampton recently (8.6f, Tapeta; runner-up has won since); respected from the same mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(10)

14th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Capparis

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Cheekpieces were helping until fading out of the picture at Newcastle (1m) ten days ago; beat Eagle Eyed Freddie the time before at Southwell (1m) but she can be keen and was well held here on her previous attempt at 1m2f.

4/1

8th

10

(9)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

12:50 Newcastle (AW)

Capparis

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

1st

11

(2)

22nd Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Capparis

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, ridden over 2f out, went second over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, led towards finish

4/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 772233 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won his first two starts (including one over C&D) after returning from wind surgery in July and has been placed in his last four outings over 1m-1m2f in slightly better company on the AW; may be allowed his own way in front and will be a danger to all if he is.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(8)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:50 Leicester

Eagle Eyed Freddie

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins this year, including when making it tenth time lucky on turf in a classified claimer at Catterick (7f, good to firm) last month; only beat three rivals and has more to do back in a handicap.

7/1

2

(5)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

21:00 Brighton

Eagle Eyed Freddie

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

1st

2

(3)

2nd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:55 Catterick

Eagle Eyed Freddie

9st 5lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Prominent racer with two AW wins to his name this year; not at his best at Chelmsford when last seen eight weeks ago but he's the pick of today's weights and ran well over C&D on his one run at Catterick.

7/4

12/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 479056

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in last two starts on Lingfield Polytrack (1m/1m2f) but now 0-13 despite a sliding mark; others preferred.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(3)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Waleyfa

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Ran her first disappointing race for this yard when last of six at Brighton last month, a race where conditions should have been fine; overall profile suggests she'll bounce back quickly.

5/1

4th

4

(3)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Waleyfa

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Ran her first disappointing race for this yard when last of six at Brighton last month, a race where conditions should have been fine; overall profile suggests she'll bounce back quickly.

5/1

6th

5

(4)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

18:55 Brighton

Waleyfa

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

in rear

3/1

Form: 47068U

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in a couple of turf novices in the summer but has gone the wrong way in handicaps since (unseated early over C&D nine days ago); look elsewhere.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(6)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

16:35 Redcar

Island Of Skye

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Paul Collins

Won a Thirsk handicap for Mark Walford in June 2024 (1m, good to firm); lightly raced since, but was a good third at Leicester on stable debut this year (1m, good to firm); lesser run on AW latest; place chance.

22/1

6th

6

(11)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Island Of Skye

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Paul Collins

A fair 1m winner for Mark Walford who wasn't discredited for his new yard when third of six in 1m handicap at Leicester in June; not ruled out after a break.

5/1

1

(2)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

18:30 Leicester

Island Of Skye

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Paul Collins

All three of his wins have been over 1m, the most recent on debut for Mark Walford off 3lb higher at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) last June; drops back to this trip for another new yard after two below-par efforts this year.

13/2

5th
3 (12)
Ebury

6/1

Form: 455535 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has run well over 7f on Tapeta the last twice as when fifth of 14 here six days ago; may appreciate the return to 1m with blinkers back on, but losing run now up to 30 so he may find one or two too good for him again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(2)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Ebury

9st 9lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Scott Dixon

Won twice for Martyn Meade at a much higher level back in 2019, but has failed to score since; always behind at Wolverhampton (9.5f; 40-1, held by Storm Asset) last time; highly unlikely to offer the solution.

25/1

8th

2

(9)

11th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ebury

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Won twice in 2019 but he's not added to his tally since, often well backed too; others look safer.

20/1

Form: 335445 D

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Tapeta winner in early 2021; has a chance on some of this season's form, as when beaten just over a lenth into fourth at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) on penultimate start, but may need a stiffer test than this.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(9)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

8st 10lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Daragh Bourke

On a long losing run (last win was at Ayr in July 2024) but he has run a few creditable races this year; has a bit to find with Royal Blaze on their C&D form last month.

20/1

5th

5

(9)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

Triple course winner (1m/1m2f) but his last success was 14 months ago and he struggled here last time; on dangerous mark but he's been hard to predict this season and others are preferred.

20/1

10th

3

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Not disgraced when third of eight to Jewel Maker in 1m Carlisle handicap a week ago; this C&D winner is one for the shortlist.

10/1

50/1

Form: 707999

Last run: 143 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has shown little in six starts since being trained in Britain, including when last of seven in a novice over C&D; has plenty to prove on return from five months off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(7)

20th Jan 2023

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Porto Ercole

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Philip Kirby

Ten-race maiden whose handicap form (7f-1m2f) is far from compelling; new trip needs to make a big difference.

33/1

13th

13

(12)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:50 Newcastle (AW)

Porto Ercole

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Philip Kirby

Still to get involved in a finish, including in Ireland as a 2yo; finished just ahead of Hardy at Southwell last time but that's about as positive as it gets.

16/1

7th

10

(11)

22nd Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Porto Ercole

9st 4lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Philip Kirby

Has shown little in six starts since being trained in Britain, including when last of seven in a novice over C&D; has plenty to prove on return from five months off.

50/1

14/1

Form: 683140

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Made it 18th-time lucky at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in October and was a fair fourth of 13 there next time before failing to beat a rival at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta); has something to prove, not least stamina.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(13)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:20 Newcastle (AW)

Hardy

9st 7lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Jessica Macey

in touch with leaders

5/1

4th

4

(6)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Hardy

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jessica Macey

Had a couple of today's rivals behind when landing a C&D classified race in January; nicely on top at the finish and ought to be very competitive if showing up in similar form 64 days on.

9/2

1st

5

(8)

4th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:50 Newcastle (AW)

Hardy

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jessica Macey

Three efforts since his C&D win last autumn will need forgiving but this is easier and perhaps the visor coming off again will help; is one of the likelier types.

5/1

Form: 555860 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
In good form on Tapeta at the start of the year including wins at Newcastle (1m) and Wolverhampton (8.6f); form has regressed since, though, including on his return from 128 days off at Newcastle this month; on last winning mark but still not convincing.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

10th
13 (1)
Jazz Music

40/1

Form: 9900-7

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in all eight starts; wasn't totally disgraced when seventh of 12 on her return from a mammoth absence at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) a fortnight ago, but a leap of faith is still required.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(3)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Jazz Music

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Unplaced all nine starts and absent since finishing down the field over 1m here in December 2022; visor refitted today; can't be recommended.

50/1

35

7th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

12:12 Southwell (AW)

Jazz Music

8st 13lb

T: Derek Shaw

10th

13

(1)

22nd Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Jazz Music

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Derek Shaw

Out of the frame in all eight starts; wasn't totally disgraced when seventh of 12 on her return from a mammoth absence at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) a fortnight ago, but a leap of faith is still required.

40/1

OUR TIP
11th
2 (7)
Haseef

4/1

Form: 394333

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-17 but has been running well lately, as when beaten just over a length into third of ten in first-time blinkers (retained) at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) ten days ago; has a race like this in him.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(1)

2nd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

13:10 Carlisle

Haseef

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Adam Nicol

24-race maiden but is well treated on several pieces of placed form for previous yards; non-stayer over 1m4f here (second run for current stable) last month; not dismissed back down in distance.

13/2

8th

2

(2)

15th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:20 Catterick

Haseef

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Adam Nicol

took keen hold, midfield

2/1

5th

3

(12)

25th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Haseef

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Adam Nicol

in rear

9/1

40/1

Form: 007

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in his first three starts over 1m-1m3f on turf/Tapeta; makes his handicap debut off a low mark and may appreciate the return to this trip, but improvement will be needed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(6)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Proud Warrior

8st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Tony Carroll

11-race maiden whose best run was over 2m on AW in March; no form claims otherwise.

40/1

4th

7

(4)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Chepstow

Proud Warrior

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Tony Carroll

led, headed but prominent after 2f

16/1

Form: 806

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much in three starts over 7f/1m on turf for Roger Varian and now makes stable/handicap debut having been sold for 22,000gns in October; probably best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(4)

5th Jul 2023

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:10 Bath

Royal Debut

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon Hodgson

slowly away and lost many lengths start, in rear, joined main group after 2f

12/1

5th

5

(5)

28th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Bath

Royal Debut

9st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Simon Hodgson

held up in last, headway from over 2f out, not clear run and waiting for room from 2f out, eyecatcher

12/1

8th

6

(2)

24th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

19:50 Lingfield

Royal Debut

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Simon Hodgson

Placed twice over 1m on Polytrack in March (handicap/classified) but his more recent efforts have been underwhelming and he's now 0-10; cheekpieces given another whirl today.

9/1

Non-runners

Royal Debut

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £21.10
Straight Forecast £28.89
Tricast £459.57
Trifecta £399.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Haseef

Daily Mail:

Capparis

RP Ratings:

Eagle Eyed Freddie

NEWMARKET:

Royal Debut

Daily Mirror:

Capparis

The Star:

Capparis

POSTDATA:

Haseef

The Times:

Haseef

Telegraph:

Haseef

The Guardian:

Haseef

D Express:

Haseef

The Sun:

Haseef

Daily Record:

Eagle Eyed Freddie