January 02 / 16.10 Newcastle (AW)

16.10

Standard To Slow

Spreadex Sports Best Odds On Sunderland Handicap

  • Prize money: £13189.68
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 2
  • 6 runners
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Spreadex Sports Best Odds On Sunderland Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Sunny

1st
6 (5)
Zip

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 35412- CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ended his 2022 campaign in good form, winning at Doncaster then close second to Larado over this C&D; gets a 2lb pull with that rival and remains favourably treated having defied this mark here in 2021; solid claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(8)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

The oldest contender and a familiar face, having taken part in this race for the last four years (form figures read 6529); beat all bar Eldrickjones over C&D last month but the return to this better grade presents a tougher task.

16/1

2nd

10

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here.

10/1

2nd

10

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Zip

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here.

10/1

OUR TIP

9/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 10209- D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Useful handicapper on grass, winning three times; form dipped on last two appearances and has something to prove off this mark on AW; however, has a fighting chance if reproducing his best turf form.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(5)

1st Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Air To Air

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Second to Zip over C&D in January two starts ago and can't be ruled out; however, following his return to action at Newmarket in May he's now finished last in three of his last four races so his claims are hardly solid.

8/1

7th

3

(2)

20th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Newmarket

Air To Air

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: George Boughey

Better record on turf than AW so his second of six at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) early in the year has to be viewed positively in the circumstances; only 3lb higher than when making impressive winning reappearance at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) last June; big player if ready to roll after five months off in a first-time tongue-strap.

7/1

2nd

2

(6)

2nd Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Air To Air

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

slowly away, raced in last, headway on far side of group and went second over 1f out, kept on final 110yds, no match for winner

9/1

Form: 114/2- D

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Has low mileage; completed a hat-trick at Kempton (6f/7f) in 2021; went very close over 6f at this track (back from 435-day absence) one month ago, taking AW record to 1112 and continuing his progressive form in this sphere; gave the impression this step back up in trip will suit; could well improve further and commands respect.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(3)

29th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Noisy Night

9st 11lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

led, shaken up when headed 2f out, ridden and weakened gradually inside final furlong

8/1

5th

2

(5)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Noisy Night

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Three-time Kempton winner over 6f-7f as a 2yo who's gone backwards since returning from more than a year off; however, he again pulled hard upped to 1m last time and the return to this trip can see him do better.

6/1

6th

9

(6)

1st Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Noisy Night

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

took keen hold, prominent, in touch with leaders 5f out

5/1

Form: 50003- CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Horse

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Close third in useful 6f conditions race at Wolverhampton (back from a break) on Boxing Day, maintaining his consistent record on AW; scored twice off 3lb higher in this sphere in 2021, including over C&D; good chance back at handicap level.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(8)

31st Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Lord Of The Lodge

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

He ran well for a close third at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day (7f) but was unable to back it up in a good race at Southwell three weeks ago; other front-runners on show here and he could prove vulnerable again.

10/1

10th

1

(11)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Lord Of The Lodge

9st 9lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: K R Burke

prominent

11/2

3rd

3

(4)

26th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

16:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lord Of The Lodge

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

raced in second, led over 1f out, headed inside final 110yds, no extra and lost second towards finish

20/1

7/2

Form: 51561- CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Broke his AW duck in similar event over C&D (off 3lb lower) last month, gamely beating Zip and adding to his three turf wins; that was his first attempt at Newcastle, so may have more to offer on this course; enters calculations despite career-high mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(4)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:40 Pontefract

Larado

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Three-time turf winner who is just 1lb higher than when winning at Lingfield (1m, AW) in February; hasn't been in the same form since and returns from a break today, but drops back down in grade and is not ruled out.

9/1

10th

12

(7)

4th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:50 Newmarket

Larado

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Often front-runs; Lingfield AW in February ended his losing run and he was 33-1 when well held there in a Class 2 latest outing (rare start with this visor, instead of usual blinkers); second at Epsom last August showed some turf ability remained, but he's 2lb higher today and not the percentage call.

33/1

Form: 01198- C

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Veteran who showed he retains plenty of ability with two wins over 1m (including here) in September, ending a long losing spell; not in same form the last twice, however, and this is a step back up in grade.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(11)

4th Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:10 Newmarket

Raising Sand

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Jamie Osborne

towards rear

25/1

5th

4

(4)

6th Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:22 Ascot

Raising Sand

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Veteran who won this race in 2016 and 2022, albeit was in ostensibly better form at the time on both occasions; absent since a below-par effort over C&D five months ago; the market signals may prove helpful.

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.60
Straight Forecast £25.11
Trifecta £72.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Noisy Night

POSTDATA:

Larado

The Guardian:

Zip

RP Ratings:

Lord Of The Lodge

LAMBOURN:

Raising Sand

TOPSPEED:

Noisy Night

The Times:

Noisy Night

Telegraph:

Noisy Night

The Star:

Noisy Night

Daily Record:

Noisy Night

D Express:

Larado

Daily Mirror:

Larado

The Sun:

Larado

Daily Mail:

Zip