December 22 / 19.30 Southwell (AW)

19.30

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Spreadex Sports Live UK Racing Streaming Handicap

  • Prize money: £4536
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Spreadex Sports Live UK Racing Streaming Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

4/6 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: -19321 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Is 2-5 since back from absence and his recent success was a dominant display with cheekpieces added at Kempton (1m; won by 5l) on Monday; drawn wide back on Tapeta but is well treated under a penalty and was only narrowly denied over C&D last week; big player in bid to make it 2-3 for Mick Appleby.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

14

(12)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:30 York

Zealot

8st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

All eight wins have been on the AW and he's been coming up short in weaker handicaps than this on turf.

12/1

2nd

1

(1)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 11y

Class 4

17:50 Goodwood

Zealot

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

dwelt start, took keen hold, raced in second, led narrowly going best 2f out, headed over 1f out, no match for winner

7/2

10/1

  • Place: £7.70

Form: -25083

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
7f turf winner as 2yo; has a mixed record this year but was back near best when a close third in 1m handicap at Lingfield (Polytrack) in September; only 1lb higher back from a break and has possibilities.
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7th

1

(5)

6th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

16:00 Yarmouth

Chiefs Will

10st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Last win came off this mark on AW in January; creditable third over C&D (good to firm) on the return to turf, then spoiled chance with an awkward start when beaten favourite at Newmarket later in June; has a fighting chance granted a clean break.

15/2

4th

3

(12)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Chiefs Will

10st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Archie Watson

awkward start and slowly into stride, in touch with leaders, switched right soon after start

7/2

3rd

6

(8)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Yarmouth

Chiefs Will

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Archie Watson

Doubled his winning tally when successful at Southwell (1m, AW) in January, but below form at the same venue the last twice and has a bit to prove back on turf; unraced on ground faster than good.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 111274 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Five AW wins this year include two over C&D; 6lb higher than for latest success last month but has been beaten less than 3l in three subsequent runs, the latest in a Class 4 event; dangerous now back in trip/grade.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Masqool

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Very respectable 12-76 record for one who plies his trade in this sort of grade; vast majority of those wins came on AW but he can do it on turf and latest third over C&D (good to firm), while beaten a fair way, wasn't a bad effort; has dropped back down to his career-low mark.

12/1

3rd

9

(8)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Windsor

Masqool

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

11-time AW scorer but sole turf win was three years ago; some creditable efforts on Polytrack for new yard this year but he's been out of sorts at Wolverhampton in last two runs; has some questions to answer and he looks opposable back on turf.

20/1

8th

5

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Masqool

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

12-74; sits below last winning mark and filled the runner-up berth at Lingfield (1m2f) on penultimate start; less productive in a change of headgear (visor) over 8.5f here latest; trainer also saddles Three on Thursday.

14/1

Form: -09241

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has done well on the AW in the last 12 months, taking his form to a new level when coming from well back to win at Kempton (7f) last month; 4lb higher on this step back up in trip but he has form over C&D and may not have reached his ceiling just yet.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(3)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Ring Of Gold

8st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Five-time AW winner but 0-22 on turf; ran poorly behind Penny Ghent at Ripon ten days ago and others have more obvious claims.

16/1

13th

12

(12)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Ring Of Gold

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

All five wins over 7f on AW; 0-21 on turf and doesn't appeal for win purposes despite career-low mark.

16/1

4th

9

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Ring Of Gold

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Billy Garritty gets on well with him (form figures together read 421125) and the likes of Kessaar Power should ensure this is truly run, which will suit this hold-up performer; he does seem more effective over 7f, though.

7/1

OUR TIP
5th
7 (1)
Ron O

13/2

Form: 837611 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has a patchy record but he's got back in the groove with Tapeta wins in his last two runs including a smooth success over C&D 13 days ago; up another 4lb but that was a personal best; looks a major force again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

15/2

Form: 000632 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
His sole win from nine starts was in a heavy-ground novice (1m) last October but he went very close over C&D two weeks ago, doing best of the closers; is respected off an unchanged mark.
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10th

6

(11)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bushfire

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Gemma Tutty

Win and a close second to his name from four runs over C&D and returns to Tapeta on a career-low mark following a patchy turf campaign; can pull hard and will need some luck from a wide stall in first-time cheekpieces but he's potentially well treated.

7/1

10th

6

(11)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bushfire

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Gemma Tutty

Win and a close second to his name from four runs over C&D and returns to Tapeta on a career-low mark following a patchy turf campaign; can pull hard and will need some luck from a wide stall in first-time cheekpieces but he's potentially well treated.

7/1

4th

6

(6)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Bushfire

10st 12lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

towards rear, good headway on inner 4f out, switched right 3f out, disputing second over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

6/1

Form: 356046

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won off 1lb higher on turf (7f) in May but has not hit the same level since and was a well-held sixth of eight at Wolverhampton last time; ran respectably here on his penultimate run but he needs to find more and is untried at 1m.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(8)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:20 Chester

Royal Musketeer

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Steph Hollinshead

No turf win since May 2022; has posted some decent efforts at Newmarket (6f, both tracks) this season, none better than when runner-up in June; cheekpieces are yet to elicit improvement but this appears a better option than Southwell (tenth of 14) last time; easing mark.

16/1

10th

7

(13)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Royal Musketeer

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

He is on a competitive mark and has a course win on his record (7f); not beaten far at Newmarket this month when tried in cheekpieces for the first time; wide draw but he's not ruled out.

5/1

2

(9)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Newmarket (July)

Royal Musketeer

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Steph Hollinshead

Twice placed on the two courses here before his effort petered out tamely at Haydock two weeks ago; returning here has to rate a positive, as might the addition of cheekpieces.

8/1

Form: 2700-7 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Went close in 1m2f Chelmsford handicap last September but he struggled in final three runs in 2021 and was down the field over C&D (behind Bushfire; first run after wind op) on recent comeback; mark is sliding but last three wins have come at middle distances; others are more convincing.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(8)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Bay Of Naples

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

His three wins here were in the old Fibresand days and he's not scored anywhere since September 2023; plenty of competitive shows at this track, the latest three starts ago, and his usual tongue-tie (absent last time) returns but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

8th

9

(8)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Bay Of Naples

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

His three wins here were in the old Fibresand days and he's not scored anywhere since September 2023; plenty of competitive shows at this track, the latest three starts ago, and his usual tongue-tie (absent last time) returns but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

8th

9

(8)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bay Of Naples

9st 2lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Creditable third at Southwell (1m3f) last month but he's not easy to predict and was beaten 8l at Wolverhampton (1m4f) last time; needs to bounce back and will need a good pace back at this trip; tongue-tie removed.

6/1

50/1

Form: 403009

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a Wolverhampton claimer (7f, Tapeta) on his final start for Kevin Philippart De Foy but he's 0-14 for this yard since and has finished in rear at Wolverhampton (7f/8.6f) in last three runs; opposable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(9)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mudlahhim

8st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Scott Dixon

9yo who is without a win since July 2023 and he was never involved following a slow start over C&D ten days ago; others have stronger claims.

14/1

16/1

Form: 63219- C BF

Last run: 415 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Defied this mark at Catterick (7f) last October but was disappointing in final run last year and has been off since; has something to prove and has uninspiring record at this trip; tongue-tie reapplied.
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1st

1

(3)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Herrington

Won a division of this off 9lb lower in 2025 when it was run as a 0-85, and raised his highest mark defied twice more after; holding his own in Polytrack Class 2s of late, but has more back in his favour tonight.

7/2

3rd

4

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 2

16:53 Lingfield (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Has registered all wins over 7f and in lower grades; however, ran respectably in Lingfield Class 2 most recently, while shaping as if this return to 1m is worth a go; whether he can defy current mark is another matter.

12/1

4th

3

(5)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 3lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Herrington

Into the veteran stage but in the form of his life this winter, finishing third over C&D before a Wolverhampton win and a Southwell second; likely vulnerable to an improver but should give his running again.

9/2

11th
3 (4)
Vidhaata

16/1

Form: 93404

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo; best effort to date when a 2l fourth in Lingfield handicap (1m2f, AW; cheekpieces added) two weeks ago; needs to build on that but he shaped as though this drop back at 1m could suit; blinkers on.
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11th

3

(4)

22nd Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Vidhaata

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Marco Botti

Lightly raced 3yo; best effort to date when a 2l fourth in Lingfield handicap (1m2f, AW; cheekpieces added) two weeks ago; needs to build on that but he shaped as though this drop back at 1m could suit; blinkers on.

16/1

4th

1

(5)

8th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Vidhaata

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Marco Botti

Showed some ability in a Wolverhampton novice (April) and a Windsor maiden (October) but he was well beaten into tenth on his handicap debut at Wolverhampton last month (extended 1m1f); drops in class and now tried in headgear; early days but needs to pull out more.

9/1

10th

8

(13)

7th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vidhaata

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Marco Botti

Thrice-raced colt who is the least exposed contender; ran well over C&D in April then had a layoff until returning with a respectable effort at Windsor last month; open to progress in handicaps; interesting.

10/1

Form: 2269d5 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
1m2f Lingfield winner (AW) in March; runner-up twice in May but has lost his way since and was a remote last on stable debut here (1m3f) last week; still 2lb higher than for last win and has plenty to prove.
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6th

15

10th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

12:20 Doncaster

Smart Connection

10st 8lb

J: Miss Clara Brewitt

T: Michael Chapman

Narrow Cartmel winner off 2lb higher in August (2m6f, good to soft) but below form both starts since and stamina has not been proved beyond that, including in two runs last year over 2m7f.

66/1

9th

10

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:22 Market Rasen

Smart Connection

10st 9lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Michael Chapman

Cartmel winner in August (2m6f, good to soft) and not disgraced over 2m7f here on only run since; could go well again.

50/1

7th

6

16th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:51 Market Rasen

Smart Connection

10st 11lb

J: Mr Lewis Saunders

T: Michael Chapman

raced wide, midfield, no impression before 3 out

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £54.90
Straight Forecast £78.63
Tricast £322.60
Trifecta £332.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Zealot

LAMBOURN:

Chief's Will

POSTDATA:

Ron O

Telegraph:

Chief's Will

RP Ratings:

Zealot

TOPSPEED:

Zealot

The Times:

Zealot

The Guardian:

Zealot

Daily Mail:

Zealot

D Express:

Zealot

Daily Mirror:

Zealot

The Sun:

Zealot

The Star:

Zealot

Daily Record:

Ron O