December 22 / 19.00 Southwell (AW)

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Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap (Div II)

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

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 584500 D

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Can go well fresh so the 11-week absence is not a major issue but a record of 2-50 does suggest that others are more likely winners.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(3)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:38 Redcar

Mac Ailey

10st 6lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

Two wins this season and close third at Beverley (1m2f, heavy) last month; latest run was also on heavy when below form at Ayr (off his highest mark for a long time) but he's one to consider.

11/1

7th

12

(7)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ayr

Mac Ailey

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Close third at Beverley (1m2f, heavy) last month and won comfortably at Hamilton (8.3f, good to soft) next time; only fourth of seven when unpenalised back at Hamilton (8.3f, soft) last Monday and a new 6lb higher mark has now kicked in, but he's not ruled out in view of his penultimate form.

12/1

4th

7

(6)

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

16:40 Hamilton

Mac Ailey

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Has done his winning in Class 6; however, he's ahead of the assessor, having escaped a penalty for last week's comfortable success in apprentice event over C&D (good to soft); strong chance off the same mark.

15/8

10/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 997

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Landed a gamble over hurdles a year ago but well beaten in three Flat runs since October, including when failing to beat a rival in two outings on Polytrack; makes Flat handicap debut but still can't be recommended.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:18 Cartmel

Pittsburg

11st 8lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Ryan Potter

Won over C&D in June (good to soft) and runner-up to Rory's Story in his only subsequent chase start; however, he was very disappointing over hurdles here on Saturday.

14/1

6th

7

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:45 Cartmel

Pittsburg

10st 11lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Ryan Potter

Latest chase win on this track (2m1f, good to soft; several wins on good) in June; creditable hurdle run the time before but below best in this sphere subsequently, including over C&D latest; needs revival.

8/1

10

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

13:42 Cartmel

Pittsburg

10st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ryan Potter

Six-time chase winner, who won here (2m1f, good to soft) in June and was runner-up back at this track on Saturday; his hurdling defeat at Uttoxeter on penultimate run was in an unsatisfactory race (most flights omitted) and he's not ruled out back in this sphere.

7/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 938264

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Sole success for Kevin Ryan came at Redcar (7f) in May but he has run well in both visits here including when fourth of 13 on his second start for this yard 13 days ago (winner has gone in again since); no problem with the return to 1m and high on the list.
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Verdict Starting price

7

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Kodebreaker

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Conditions no problem and he has run creditably on his last two visits here, the latest last week; shouldn't be too far away.

10/1

7

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Kodebreaker

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Conditions no problem and he has run creditably on his last two visits here, the latest last week; shouldn't be too far away.

10/1

6th

9

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Kodebreaker

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Showed he can be competitive from his reduced mark when a close fourth over C&D last month and bit better than the result (hampered towards finish) when sixth of 14 at Yarmouth since; on the shortlist.

11/2

8/1

Form: 132306 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
50-1 when narrowly making a successful handicap debut here (7f) in August; ran well in next three starts and although out of the frame the last twice she didn't run badly when sixth of 11 at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last time, shaping as though worth another go at 1m; each-way claims.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(8)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tea Garden

9st 3lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Alex French

Generally reliable 5yo who got back on the scoresheet over C&D in July and she didn't get much luck in a classified event at Catterick (sixth of 13) last time; still looks on a workable mark and she's respected back on AW.

11/2

6th

14

(6)

8th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:25 Catterick

Tea Garden

9st 2lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alex French

Off the mark for the year at Wolverhampton last time (7f), having run fairly consistently all season; unexposed on turf; a possible.

7/2

1st

8

(6)

11th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tea Garden

9st 3lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alex French

midfield, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds, led final stride, just prevailed

12/1

7/2

Form: 643622 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-15 but has finished runner-up five times including on Tapeta at Newcastle (1m) and Wolverhampton (8.6f) the last twice; latest effort boosted by the subsequent success of the winner and he should go well again.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(11)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Shabs

9st 4lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Joseph Parr

Off the mark at the 25th attempt when making all over C&D (classified event) in August but he was disappointing back in a handicap here last month; bit to prove again after that and he's had no luck with the draw.

8/1

7th

2

(6)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Shabs

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

Off the mark at the 25th attempt when making all in a classified event over C&D three weeks ago; should remain competitive at this level.

5/2

1st

8

(8)

24th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Shabs

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

Now 0-24 but has reached the frame in six of his last seven starts, including on Polytrack; likely to be involved for minor honours again but the wait will probably go on.

8/1

Form: 525761 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Horse

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Was winning his third race over 1m at Chelmsford when making all there five weeks ago, thereby ending a 21-race losing run; holds claims from 2lb higher if again able to dominate.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(3)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

18:30 Leicester

Channel Packet

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Appleby

Veteran who has had several chances off basement marks since his latest win in November 2022 and was tailed off when last in action a fortnight ago; swaps usual cheekpieces for first-time blinkers today.

25/1

11th

13

(9)

13th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:30 Nottingham

Channel Packet

9st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Veteran without a win since late 2022 and finished well behind returned to turf here last week.

25/1

6th

9

(8)

5th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

14:27 Nottingham

Channel Packet

9st 0lb

J: Jack Enright

T: Michael Appleby

in touch with leaders, weakened from over 1f out

9/1

7th
3 (11)
Velma

8/1

Form: 3-5917 D

Last run: 287 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta), the latest off 2lb lower in February; has proved that she can go well fresh but whether she can take this after 287 days off is another matter.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(5)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:40 Beverley

Velma

8st 4lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Chris Fairhurst

Both wins achieved on the AW, though, to be fair, she has had only four runs on turf; disappointed on Tapeta at Southwell last time and has some questions to answer back on grass.

16/1

10th

9

(9)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:35 Southwell (AW)

Velma

9st 7lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Chris Fairhurst

Both her wins have come at Newcastle but she's also effective here, as when a good second over C&D in January; didn't threaten at Newcastle 17 days ago but she's better than that and can't be ruled out.

8/1

7th

8

(2)

20th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Velma

9st 4lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Chris Fairhurst

never better than mid-division

5/1

14/1

Form: 030903

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Ran well to finish third of 12 off this mark over 7f here six days ago but is now 0-18 so is far from certain to reproduce that effort; stamina for this far also remains questionable.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(8)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lucky Lucky Lucky

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sole win in 30 starts came in a 0-50 classified event over C&D in February, but out of the frame in all five starts since; others look more solid,

12/1

6th

3

(10)

4th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

19:50 Musselburgh

Lucky Lucky Lucky

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Just the one win from 29 starts but it was a similar race to this on AW in February; not at his best when last seen in April and rain would be a concern (unraced on slower than good and once a non-runner due to soft ground).

8/1

Form: 230909

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden who made the frame in six of his 11 starts for Mick Channon but has shown nothing in four outings on Tapeta (at Newcastle and Wolverhampton) since joining this yard.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(7)

5th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Bazalgette

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Stella Barclay

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

16/1

8th

3

(4)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Bazalgette

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Stella Barclay

In-form maiden who has been performing respectably in classified events at Wolverhampton this year, most recently fourth (one place behind Three Dons) over 8.5f having been slowly away and met some traffic issues; possibilities granted a cleaner break and clearer run.

7/1

4th

3

(4)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bazalgette

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Stella Barclay

slowly into stride, took keen hold, held up in rear

9/2

9/1

Form: 880095 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Losing run up to 16 but has dropped a long way in the weights and he showed more when fifth of 13 here (7f) 13 days ago, finishing just behind Kodebreaker; the return to 1m may help and is more appealing than many.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

12

(7)

18th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Six Strings

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

25/1

8

(5)

21st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Six Strings

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Ended a losing run when coming from off the pace to beat Channel Packet in a Wolverhampton classified event (extended 1m) in January; not so good since and don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

33/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 526729

Last run: 113 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
One of her best efforts when beaten less than a length into second of nine over C&D in August but she didn't back it up next time and is inconsistent; more needed if she is to get off the mark after a break.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(2)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Coligone Kate

8st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

prominent

20/1

8th

13

(2)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

13:40 Beverley

Coligone Kate

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Still seeking her first win (0-23) and the signs haven't been overly encouraging this year; rates as an unlikely candidate.

33/1

7th

9

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:30 Beverley

Coligone Kate

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Maiden after 22 starts; wasn't beaten that far when eighth of 14 over 8.4f here 16 days ago but a leap of faith is still needed.

16/1

14/1

Form: 823308 D

Last run: 122 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) and is just 1lb higher than for the latest of them in January but she returns from four months off and has no great record fresh; can make the running.
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3rd

6

(3)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:04 Newcastle (AW)

Stand Free

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ivan Furtado

Turned things around with a 33-1 win over C&D (classified) last August but she's finished down the field in both runs since, including a 16l defeat at Southwell 11 days ago; has something to prove again and she needs another bolt from the blue.

9/1

3rd

6

(3)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:04 Newcastle (AW)

Stand Free

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ivan Furtado

Turned things around with a 33-1 win over C&D (classified) last August but she's finished down the field in both runs since, including a 16l defeat at Southwell 11 days ago; has something to prove again and she needs another bolt from the blue.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £162.90
Straight Forecast £89.21
Tricast £533.48
Trifecta £1767.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kodebreaker

POSTDATA:

Channel Packet

NEWMARKET:

Shabs

The Times:

Tea Garden

The Sun:

Stand Free

Telegraph:

Velma

The Star:

Six Strings

The Guardian:

Shabs

RP Ratings:

Kodebreaker

THE NORTH:

Kodebreaker

Daily Mail:

Kodebreaker

D Express:

Channel Packet

Daily Mirror:

Channel Packet

Daily Record:

Channel Packet