December 30 / 16.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.30

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Spreadex Sports Get £50 In Bonuses Hands And Heels Apprentice Handicap (RE Initiative)

  • Prize money: £3726
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Spreadex Sports Get £50 In Bonuses Hands And Heels Apprentice Handicap (RE Initiative)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 975735

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 1m2f on turf for Richard Fahey in the summer of 2021 and far from disgraced in his last two starts for this yard since returned to the AW with cheekpieces reapplied; remains on a handy mark and holds each-way claims.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

18:55 Leicester

Johnny Boom

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Shaun Lycett

Scored over C&D in October and he got back on track when second of 12 in 1m4f Pontefract handicap last month; must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

9/2

2nd

4

(13)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Johnny Boom

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Shaun Lycett

Caused 28-1 surprise on soft ground at Leiester (1m4f) in the autumn but was below that form on his two AW starts in February (wore cheekpieces) and is too inconsistent to rely upon; no headgear today.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 558597

Last run: 113 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Twice runner-up in Tapeta maidens (7f/1m) in March, but out of the frame in all eight handicaps and now 0-11; returns from 113 days off having been gelded in the meantime; market useful; yard also runs Eagle Eyed Freddie.
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8th

4

(2)

9th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Bond Boy

9st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins early in the year, including over C&D off a 7lb higher mark in February; not beaten many home in his last seven starts (often slowly away) but the return of the visor may help and he's got the ability to go well.

12/1

10th

6

(6)

26th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bond Boy

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

slowly away, in rear

16/1

13th

9

(10)

13th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Bond Boy

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

Did very well in early part of this year, winning three times (7f-8.6f), but has been out of form in recent weeks and needs to turn things around.

25/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 212731

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Successful in two of his last five starts, the latest a battling victory at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) this month; 2lb higher and each-way claims at least if as effective on this first start on Tapeta; stable also runs Cuban Strike.
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7th

10

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Collar Lad

8st 5lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Daniel Steele

Course winner who returned from five months off with a very good second of nine over C&D last month, faring best of those held up; a player nudged up 1lb.

8/1

2nd

6

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:52 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Collar Lad

9st 5lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Daniel Steele

Clearcut win in first-time blinkers on turf here (7f, soft) last June; several creditable efforts since but he was disappointing at Bath in his final run last autumn; has bit to prove with headgear missing after five months and this is competitive for the grade.

12/1

7

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Bath

Blue Collar Lad

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Daniel Steele

Has fared reasonably well since blinkers were fitted and again competitive at Brighton (7f) recently; has form over 1m but it's been a long time since he ran over this far.

7/1

Form: 722332 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won twice over 1m on Tapeta/Polytrack in July and has been placed in six of his eight starts since, including twice here; a bit more is needed to defy this mark but likely to run well again.
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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

16/1

Form: 469760

Last run: 139 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-23 in Ireland for John McConnell and makes his debut for his new yard after 139 days off; still has stamina to prove and best watched.
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12th

11

(2)

8th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:25 Catterick

Sir Dotti

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Andrew Crook

32-race maiden who has plenty to find on recent form and would be a surprise winner.

50/1

8th

10

(2)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Sir Dotti

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Andrew Crook

31-race maiden who has poor claims on recent form and can be readily opposed.

50/1

8th

12

(2)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:15 Beverley

Sir Dotti

9st 0lb

J: Neeraj Rawal

T: Andrew Crook

Longstanding maiden who has yet to make the frame this season; very opposable.

50/1

Form: 379099 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Ten-time course winner who is now 3lb below his last winning mar; not in much form lately and finished well behind Vitesse Du Son over C&D last time; risky at present.
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8th

11

(5)

14th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Street Poet

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

led at steady pace, ridden from over 2f out

9/1

6th

9

(1)

30th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Street Poet

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Herrington

prominent

7/1

9th

3

(2)

12th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Street Poet

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

prominent, ridden over 2f out

14/1

Form: 236221 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Has shown progressive form since returning to the AW and was gaining his second course success when winning over C&D 18 days ago; 3lb higher, but still a major player under conditions he handles so well.
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12

(9)

12th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Vitesse Du Son

9st 3lb

J: Dominique Van Der Kraats

T: Alice Haynes

Without a win since December 2022 and absent since below-par turf run in June last year; probably better suited by 1m+ nowadays; not the most obvious answer.

33/1

5th

5

(1)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

19:30 Brighton

Vitesse Du Son

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

7th

6

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Vitesse Du Son

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Back to form when second of seven in a minor handicap at Wolverhampton last month; never in contention back there 13 days ago; usually worth taking on.

10/1

Form: 75461-

Last run: 612 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Four of his five wins have come on Polytrack, including on his final start for Charlie McBride at Lingfield (1m2f) in April last year; makes his debut for his new yard after 612 days off and the market should reveal more.
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7th

6

(1)

11th May 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Captain Pugwash

9st 0lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Tony Carroll

prominent, pushed along from under 4f out

7/2

3rd

6

(5)

29th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Pugwash

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Tony Carroll

Has run well here, but his best AW form has come on Polytrack as when beaten a short head in a 0-50 classified event at Lingfield (1m2f) last month; behind three of these when last of eight over C&D a fortnight ago and others are preferred; stable also runs Afternoon Tea.

10/1

8th

5

(5)

15th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Pugwash

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, in rear, behind when eased from 2f out

5/1

20/1

Form: 083706

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
0-9 over a variety of trips in Ireland for Noel Meade, but was an eyecatcher when sixth of 11 in this headgear combination on stable debut here (7f) nine days ago; interesting to see if he can build on that back up in distance.
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0

8

15th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:55 Ffos Las

The Rebel Breen

10st 13lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Katy Price

Safely held in plating company on last month's handicap hurdle debut at Stratford (2m2f, good); 8lb lower here but needs significant improvement, and it's questionable whether today's stamina test will suit this former Flat-racer.

33/1

5th

6

9th Sep 2023

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:30 Stratford

The Rebel Breen

10st 2lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Katy Price

Displayed some ability at a modest level on the Flat but safely held on all four hurdling starts, most recently when remote third of five in 2m6f novice here last month; 8lb out of the weights for today's handicap debut and difficult to enthuse over.

20/1

3rd

5

24th Aug 2023

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 3

14:05 Stratford

The Rebel Breen

10st 10lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Katy Price

Regressive maiden on Flat and no turnaround in three attempts over hurdles; has no obvious form claims.

33/1

Form: 679

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well beaten in three Tapeta novices, including when a tailed-off last of nine over C&D this month; hard to recommend on handicap debut.
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10th

9

(3)

29th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Leicester

Cuban Strike

8st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robyn Brisland

Unexposed having had just five starts, all on AW and last four over about 1m; no impact in those, however, and needs marked improvement.

50/1

11th

7

(12)

18th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Cuban Strike

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Robyn Brisland

led, headed but prominent 4f out

33/1

9th

8

(3)

7th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Cuban Strike

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Robyn Brisland

in rear, lost touch from 3f out, tailed off

25/1

Non-runners

Mabre, Cuban Strike

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.20
Straight Forecast £12.53
Tricast £72.89
Trifecta £63.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Vitesse Du Son

POSTDATA:

Eagle Eyed Freddie

RP Ratings:

The Rebel Breen

The Star:

Blue Collar Lad

Telegraph:

Captain Pugwash

The Times:

Eagle Eyed Freddie

The Guardian:

Vitesse Du Son

Daily Mail:

Vitesse Du Son

D Express:

Vitesse Du Son

Daily Mirror:

Vitesse Du Son

The Sun:

Vitesse Du Son

Daily Record:

Vitesse Du Son