January 20 / 16.23 Southwell (AW)

16.23

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Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 5307-1 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Ran out the easy winner of a 6f handicap here two weeks ago, recording a good Topspeed figure in the process; 5lb rise looks manageable but his stamina for 7f has to be taken on trust.
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12th

6

(8)

28th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Breezyandbright

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

raced freely, in touch with leaders

8/1

7th

1

(5)

27th Jan 2023

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Breezyandbright

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

took keen hold, prominent on outer

5/2

1st

7

(2)

20th Jan 2023

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:23 Southwell (AW)

Breezyandbright

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Ran out the easy winner of a 6f handicap here two weeks ago, recording a good Topspeed figure in the process; 5lb rise looks manageable but his stamina for 7f has to be taken on trust.

11/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 8580-1 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Ran on strongly to reward market support in good fashion at Newcastle 16 days ago (6f; Tricky Business back in third); 4lb rise not excessive and he's fully effective over this extra furlong; solid contender.
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7th

11

(11)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Jems Bond

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

All six wins were on AW, last five at Newcastle; recent form there would give him a huge shout but his turf record leaves plenty to be desired.

9/1

4th

7

(13)

8th May 2023

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

midfield towards near side

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 7600-3 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f maiden at Newcastle for this yard as a 2yo; struggled in three runs for Stuart Kittow in the second half of 2022 and he was also well beaten on his first run back with this yard last month; better effort over 6f at Newcastle 16 days ago though and returning to 7f should suit; dangerous mark.
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8th

1

(3)

9th Mar 2023

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Tricky Business

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

Has dropped a long way in the weights; some positive signs of late but well beaten after racing freely in first-time cheekpieces (discarded) at Southwell (6f) last week; bounce back needed.

12/1

10th

5

(11)

28th Feb 2023

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Tricky Business

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

He has dropped a long way in the weights and there have been some positive signs of late; did too much early in first-time blinkers at Wolverhampton last month but it was still a fair run; cheekpieces tried now; return to 6f shouldn't be an issue; one to consider.

6/1

5th

6

(4)

27th Jan 2023

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tricky Business

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

led

5/1

Form: 5590-5

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Exposed maiden who has been unplaced in all 13 starts; the addition of blinkers isn't enough to tempt.
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5th

2

(2)

15th Mar 2023

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Furniture Factors

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ronald Thompson

in touch with leaders

7/2

1st

1

(2)

4th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Furniture Factors

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ronald Thompson

16-race maiden but he ran well in a first-time hood when a staying-on fourth in classified event at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) three weeks ago; was only beaten 2l in that race and has each-way claims if he can find some extra spark.

5/1

4th

7

(7)

10th Feb 2023

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Furniture Factors

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ronald Thompson

Modest maiden who wore blinkers here (7f) the last twice, running well on first occasion; chance of first success largely depends on how well he responds to headgear switch (now goes in hood).

20/1

Form: 76316- D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Unplaced when joint favourite at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but it was still a fair performance and he was in good form previously, with a close third over this C&D and a win at Wolverhampton.
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2nd

4

(8)

4th Dec 2023

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brave Display

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Deborah Faulkner

Five-time AW scorer; placed twice at this venue (7f/8.5f) for new yard this autumn, close third latest; fighting chance off this mark.

9/2

3rd

7

(10)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brave Display

10st 12lb

J: Miss Zoe Lewis

T: Deborah Faulkner

Multiple winner, most recently over 1m at Southwell in February; in good form for new yard, even though unable to make up the deficit after racing wide on the home turn over C&D on Tuesday; not far away.

12/1

Form: 0600-2 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Having dropped in the weights he returned to form when a close second of 12 over C&D two weeks ago (Willing To Please behind in third); 1lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.
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6th

8

(8)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Wrath Of Hector

9st 3lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Jessica Macey

Three-time course winner (one on Tapeta); runner-up three times in a row earlier this season and wasn't beaten far back here (6f classified) last Sunday; his penultimate win was over C&D and he has possibilities back up in trip.

11/2

5th

7

(7)

20th Aug 2023

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:35 Southwell (AW)

Wrath Of Hector

9st 5lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Jessica Macey

Three-time course winner (one on Tapeta) who finished runner-up on three consecutive occasions before only fifth of 12 in a similar contest at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last month; needs to find a bit more in order to resume winning ways.

9/2

5th

10

(9)

19th Jul 2023

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wrath Of Hector

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Jessica Macey

Knows how to win (6-49) and one of his successes came over 7f here, but he has won over this trip elsewhere; runner up in similar contests in his last three starts (including over C&D) and more likely to run his race than most; high on the list.

5/2

12/1

Form: 7108-4

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Two 1m wins in the second half of 2022, including on Tapeta in November (off 1lb lower); led 1f out but didn't get home over 1m at Newcastle 16 days ago (still ran respectably); in the mix.
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6th

6

(10)

15th Mar 2023

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mintnthat

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

slowly into stride, in rear

10/1

6th

5

(10)

20th Feb 2023

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1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mintnthat

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Scored over C&D in November but he's been largely below par since and came in last of nine here 11 days ago; a change of headgear needs to spark a resurgence.

10/1

9th

9

(2)

9th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Mintnthat

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Iain Jardine

C&D winner in November off 1lb lower; mixed record since and his stable may hold stronger claims with Showmedemoney.

12/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 2693-8

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Just one win from her 21 runs for the Johnston stable, namely a Class 6 handicap at Hamilton last summer (6f, good to firm); attracted some support on her stable debut here 19 days ago but didn't stay on her first run over 1m; this is weaker and returning to 7f can help.
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8th

3

(12)

4th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Liv Lucky

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Roy Bowring

Sole win came on turf (for previous yard); however, holds place claims if backing up latest effort (66-1 third over C&D, back from break).

7/1

3rd

4

(11)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Liv Lucky

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Won a low-grade 6f handicap on turf in 2022 when with the Johnstons; below par in three runs for this yard and has been off since April.

50/1

4

23rd Oct 2023

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Liv Lucky

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Form: 3007-3 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Bounced back from three quiet runs when a close third over C&D two weeks ago, cruising to the front 2f out but tying up in the closing stages; likely to make another bold bid.
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5th

9

(1)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

15:35 Musselburgh

Willing To Please

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

pressed leader, led over 2f out

14/1

6th

13

(10)

27th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Redcar

Willing To Please

8st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

prominent

16/1

6th

12

(1)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:35 Carlisle

Willing To Please

8st 9lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Philip Kirby

Dual C&D winner (from marks in the mid 50s); started off the turf season reasonably well - placed on three occasions - but hasn't been quite so sharp in more recent times, including when finishing sixth of 11 (behind Elettaria) in first-time cheekpieces at Beverley last time.

12/1

Form: 05305-

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
0-9 but she has been placed a couple of times, including over this trip on the Tapeta at Newcastle; she needs to leave two lesser runs behind her though.
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9th

9

(12)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Highland Queen

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Bryan Smart

midfield

8/1

4th

7

(3)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Highland Queen

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Bryan Smart

Maiden (0-15); went clear but couldn't sustain her effort when reeled in by Elettaria at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) last month; her subsequent Catterick run can be excused - stumbled badly early - so, on slightly better terms, she'd have a chance of reversing those earlier placings.

4/1

6th

2

(3)

30th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Highland Queen

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

took keen hold, midfield, smooth headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

5/2

12/1

Form: 28887-

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Placed in three C&D runs last winter; yet to make much of an impact in handicaps but she returns from six months off on a reduced mark and possible the return to this track will give her a lift.
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11th

3

(12)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:23 Southwell (AW)

Dark Enchantment

9st 10lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Placed in three C&D runs last winter; yet to make much of an impact in handicaps but she returns from six months off on a reduced mark and possible the return to this track will give her a lift.

12/1

Form: 494-22 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
On a losing run but he has performed with credit in 0-50 classified events twice this month, including over C&D on Sunday; blew the start and then raced too keenly at Wolverhampton on Thursday; this looks more competitive.
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11th

5

(1)

2nd Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Hachert

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jennie Candlish

took keen hold, prominent, led 5f out

12/1

10th

8

(3)

24th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Hachert

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

taken down early, pulled hard, in touch with leaders, on outer 5f out, headway over 4f out

11/2

11

(11)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:23 Southwell (AW)

Hachert

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jennie Candlish

On a losing run but he has performed with credit in 0-50 classified events twice this month, including over C&D on Sunday; blew the start and then raced too keenly at Wolverhampton on Thursday; this looks more competitive.

9/1

Form: 0528-7

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

(11)

21st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Brazen Arrow

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Christine Dunnett

Just one win from 41 starts and although he's effective here, he wasn't at his best over 7f last week; previous 1m runs haven't been convincing from a stamina perspective.

20/1

5th

8

(8)

16th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Brazen Arrow

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Christine Dunnett

Placed in similar event over C&D last Thursday on second run back from a break; however, again looks set for minor honours at best, with strike-rate just 1-40.

14/1

3rd

8

(6)

9th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Brazen Arrow

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Christine Dunnett

Placed a few times this year but failed to beat a rival last time when back from a break; poor strike-rate (1-39) is unlikely to be improved.

20/1

Non-runners

Hachert, Brazen Arrow

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £26.00
Straight Forecast £18.47
Tricast £105.20
Trifecta £177.10

Selections

Telegraph:

Breezyandbright

SPOTLIGHT:

Wrath Of Hector

The Guardian:

Mintnthat

D Express:

Highland Queen

The Sun:

Hachert

POSTDATA:

Jems Bond

NEWMARKET:

Brave Display

Daily Mail:

Breezyandbright

The Star:

Breezyandbright

Daily Record:

Breezyandbright

RP Ratings:

Wrath Of Hector

The Times:

Wrath Of Hector

Daily Mirror:

Wrath Of Hector