December 28 / 16.55 Newcastle (AW)

16.55

Standard To Slow

Spreadex Sports Get £50 In Bonuses Handicap

  • Prize money: £4536
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Spreadex Sports Get £50 In Bonuses Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.00
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 356003 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Had form off much higher marks last winter but his current wellbeing is a concern, having been well short of his best in two runs back from a summer break; others are stronger.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

2

(1)

11th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Parallel World

11st 1lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: K R Burke

Back to form with a bang when winning a 7f Class 5 at Newcastle last month; lacklustre run back there nine days ago though and has something to prove again for now.

10/1

8th

1

(7)

2nd Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:08 Newcastle (AW)

Parallel World

9st 13lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: K R Burke

Held on for narrow win over C&D five days ago, returning to something like his best form; only 2lb higher despite incurring a 4lb penalty and remains competitively treated (defied this mark in 2021); respected.

9/4

1st

1

(8)

28th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Parallel World

9st 11lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: K R Burke

Had form off much higher marks last winter but his current wellbeing is a concern, having been well short of his best in two runs back from a summer break; others are stronger.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 213 BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Didn't make debut until September but this 5yo has run well in all three starts, winning 6f maiden at Redcar (heavy) in October; should be suited by the return to 7f now handicapping and needs taking seriously.
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7th

5

(6)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Abruzzo Mia

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

held up in rear

14/1

10th

11

(1)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Abruzzo Mia

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

Two 7f wins on the Tapeta track at Newcastle; solid third off 1lb higher here three weeks ago; capable of another prominent showing.

12/1

3rd

8

(3)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Abruzzo Mia

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

held up in rear, headway over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, stayed on

16/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 269473

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Turf winner (6f) as a 2yo; put some quiet runs behind him when third over C&D six weeks ago, travelling strongly and not enjoying a clear run but finishing off his race strongly; handicap mark left unchanged and he has to enter calculations.
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1st

4

(3)

23rd Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bin Hayyan

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

slowly away, towards rear, shaken up 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, just did enough

3/1

1st

4

(4)

9th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Bin Hayyan

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Little doubt he has the ability to win races off this mark but his style of racing makes him a hostage to fortune; in form but this isn't sure to be run to suit him ideally either.

5/1

6th

3

(3)

12th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

12:40 Newcastle (AW)

Bin Hayyan

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David O’Meara

The hood has had a positive effect and he's arguably been an unlucky loser over 7f here the last twice; didn't look to see out this trip in one previous attempt but has been shaping as though worth another try and holds leading claims.

3/1

Form: 334326 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Doesn't do herself any favours by racing freely but has been in good form for this yard, including a close second behind Like A Lion over C&D this month; ran creditably at Southwell since; should give her running.
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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

20/1

Form: 248197 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins this year, more recently off 2lb lower in September; less good twice since and others look stronger.
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8th

1

(4)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Old News

10st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Linda Stubbs

Exposed performer who hasn't been at his best since winning over 7f here last September (has won over 1m); tongue tied for the first time.

20/1

10th

2

(12)

21st Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:20 Newcastle (AW)

Old News

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Linda Stubbs

midfield

7/1

4th

2

(4)

2nd May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:30 Yarmouth

Old News

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Linda Stubbs

Capable of better form than he's been showing of late and was only eighth at Newcastle last time on a track he runs well.

4/1

5/1

Form: -05001 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Made a slow start for Tim Easterby but he returned to form with a bang when landing a C&D handicap 26 days ago, keeping on well close home; 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.
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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

Form: 1040-1 CD

Last run: 275 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Returned from break to win a 6f handicap here in March; not seen since but he is fully effective over 7f and a 3lb rise isn't insurmountable; far from solid but it wouldn't surprise to see him go well.
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10

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Streak Lightning

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

100-1 when unseating at the start in a Class 4 AW handicap last week on return from a lengthy break; this is more his level but has a bit to prove on the wellbeing front.

16/1

10

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Streak Lightning

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

100-1 when unseating at the start in a Class 4 AW handicap last week on return from a lengthy break; this is more his level but has a bit to prove on the wellbeing front.

16/1

10

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Streak Lightning

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

100-1 when unseating at the start in a Class 4 AW handicap last week on return from a lengthy break; this is more his level but has a bit to prove on the wellbeing front.

16/1

OUR TIP

11/4

Form: 212604 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
7f novice winner on Polytrack; two best RPRs have come on Tapeta, over C&D in June and then when fourth over 1m at Southwell 19 days ago; still has time to do better and he is more appealing than most.
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5th

8

(10)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Tickets

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Short of room before catching the eye with late headway for fifth over 7f at Southwell three weeks ago; has done most of his winning on AW but a fast-ground win at Redcar last spring shows he's effective on turf; Jet Warrior has to be considered the stable number one but he's still of interest.

4/1

5th

5

(4)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Tickets

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Three of his four wins on the AW have been at Newcastle, the most recent in a classified event in February; runner-up there in first-time cheekpieces in March but ran below his best at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago.

8/1

6th

9

(14)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:12 Redcar

Tickets

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Often slowly away and frequently fails to settle; however, he won here (6f, good to firm) last April and got back on the scoresheet at Newcastle (6f, AW) in February; good second at Newcastle (6f) last time; in good form at Newcastle in autumn 2024 when he last tackled 7f and he's in with a chance.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £165.40
Straight Forecast £164.41
Tricast £562.59
Trifecta £929.70

Selections

Telegraph:

Streak Lightning

SPOTLIGHT:

Bin Hayyan

The Star:

Like A Lion

POSTDATA:

Tickets

Daily Mirror:

Mumcat

D Express:

Abruzzo Mia

Daily Mail:

Old News

RP Ratings:

Bin Hayyan

Daily Record:

Like A Lion

The Times:

Tickets

The Guardian:

Streak Lightning

The Sun:

Streak Lightning