January 17 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

20.00

Standard

Spreadex Sports First Goalscorer Insurance Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
SKY
View Course
Spreadex Sports First Goalscorer Insurance Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.20
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 847-58 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Four Tapeta wins last winter; two fair efforts in stronger company this month and he's not a forlorn hope back down in class.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(2)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Abnaa

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out

10/1

7th

7

(6)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Abnaa

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

midfield

10/1

5th

2

(11)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Abnaa

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Antony Brittain

All seven wins have been on Tapeta, including four over C&D; very well treated on his best form last winter but he's been out of sorts in last eight runs and needs a major revival back from four months off.

25/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 26154- D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Got up late to win a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton in November; two solid efforts have followed and he's another to consider in an open race.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 0lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Four C&D wins (mostly on soft), the latest when seeing off Chief Of State last October; has twice finished behind Evocative Spark over 7f here this year, so has work to do with that reopposing rival; latest effort - runner-up - was a definite step back in the right direction.

11/1

2nd

8

(12)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

His last four wins have come over 6f here (good and soft), the latest last October; reappeared with 5l third of 12 over C&D last month but only seventh of nine over C&D (also good) since; 6f seems his optimum trip.

25/1

7th

7

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

All four of his turf wins have come at Catterick but over 6f; creditable effort back from a break when third (5l behind Evocative Spark) two weeks ago; can build on that but perhaps vulnerable to stronger stayers.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 5831-5 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 14th attempt when landing a 6f handicap here last month; creditable fifth behind Bond Boy at Wolverhampton 12 days ago but that will need bettering if she's to gain a second success.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Giselles Izzy

9st 7lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Won by a length under Cara Tuke over C&D last week (good to soft) and escapes a penalty for that; that was a return to form and she can put a sequence of solid efforts together.

4/1

8th

3

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Giselles Izzy

9st 7lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Won by a length under Cara Tuke over C&D last week (good to soft) and escapes a penalty for that; that was a return to form and she can put a sequence of solid efforts together.

4/1

8th

3

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Giselles Izzy

9st 7lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Won by a length under Cara Tuke over C&D last week (good to soft) and escapes a penalty for that; that was a return to form and she can put a sequence of solid efforts together.

4/1

Form: 28811- CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Landed a gamble in determined fashion over C&D last month and followed up under a penalty one week later; the latest win was backed up by the Topspeed figure and a 4lb rise shouldn't be a barrier to another good run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

11

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Martins Brig

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: David Thompson

Winner at Wetherby in April 2025 (7f, good to firm) and some fair runs since; hasn't been in much form on the AW this year and perhaps best watched for now.

33/1

7th

13

(7)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Martins Brig

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Triple C&D winner but he's finished in rear in his last three runs and and his last win was 12 months ago; one of three runners for the yard and he needs to turn things around.

16/1

8th

4

(2)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Martins Brig

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David Thompson

A three-time C&D scorer but he arrives out of sorts, beating only one in classified event over C&D 40 days ago; he needs this change of headgear to spark a resurgence.

16/1

9/4

Form: 972-41 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Wasn't winning out of turn when landing a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton 12 days ago, his first success at the 14th attempt; 3lb higher mark to deal with but set to go well once more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 70753- CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off a 9lb higher mark last winter; quiet in the second half of 2022 but there were more positive signs when a close third of 14 over this trip at Newcastle last month; dangerous if building on it.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(3)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Revived by the drop to 0-50 classified events, runner-up over 7f at Wolverhampton and then C&D before seeing off six rivals in a 1m event here last week; that was a notably weak race, even for the grade, and he has a bit more on his plate as he bids to defy a penalty.

5/2

1st

3

(7)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:02 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

No win since 2024 and all his succes has come over 7f; that said, he is effective at this trip and arrives on the back of a pair of runner-up finishes at this level; unlikely to be found a better opportunity to register a first 1m success.

5/4

2nd

3

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Has won three times over C&D; clear of the remainder when runner-up in a Wolverhampton handicap last time; sound chance down in grade.

11/4

12/1

Form: 673-

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won a bumper on Tapeta on his debut one year ago; switched to the Flat in May, showing his best form when third of seven in a 1m novice at Hamilton six months ago; the winner aside that was a poor race though and he's not easy to assess on this handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(4)

1st Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Ri Na Farraige

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Looked to be a lightly raced 6yo to follow when winning in good style over C&D in February; however, he was soundly beaten over C&D next time and it was the same story at Pontefract last time; return to form required.

12/1

11th

3

(9)

3rd May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:50 Pontefract

Ri Na Farraige

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

AW bumper winner on debut (2m); sole win on the Flat was over 1m2f at Newcastle in February; not so good last time but unexposed on turf and could bounce back.

6/1

6th

8

(1)

17th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ri Na Farraige

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

midfield, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened

7/2

Form: 66450-

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Below his best here 19 days ago but he was drawn wide over 6f; his earlier C&D fifth wasn't too bad an effort and this drop in class can help matters; another to consider.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(6)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6).

7/1

4th

1

(6)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6).

7/1

9th

6

(10)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

midfield

33/1

16/1

Form: /4367- D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
He has returned from 11 months off with some fair efforts for his new yard; he will need to squeeze out a bit more if he's to come out on top in a competitive race though.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(3)

1st Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Nat Love

9st 11lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

took keen hold, led narrowly, headed but pressed leader after 1f, reminders when hung left 3f out

16/1

9th

8

(5)

17th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Nat Love

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

midfield, pushed along 3f out, dropped to last and eased 2f out

16/1

7th

2

(10)

13th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

12:43 Southwell (AW)

Nat Love

9st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Has returned from almost a year off in decent nick for his new yard; he's done a lot of his racing over 7f, though; each-way shout but he will need to find more if he's to take this.

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £74.90
Straight Forecast £56.46
Tricast £538.19
Trifecta £619.20

Selections

Telegraph:

Bond Boy

SPOTLIGHT:

Martin's Brig

The Times:

Giselles Izzy

RP Ratings:

Homer Stokes

THE NORTH:

Crocodile Power

POSTDATA:

Surprise Picture

The Guardian:

Bond Boy

D Express:

Bond Boy

Daily Mirror:

Bond Boy

The Sun:

Bond Boy

The Star:

Bond Boy

Daily Mail:

Martin's Brig

Daily Record:

Martin's Brig