January 25 / 15.00 Newcastle (AW)

15.00

Standard To Slow

Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap

  • Prize money: £5129.32
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
7 (1)
Ron O

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 76115- CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Back in the grove with wins over C&D and at Southwell in December; didn't get a race run to suit his hold-up style when fifth back at Southwell last time and treated as if still in form.
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1st

3

(12)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Ron O

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Ray Craggs

towards rear, headway and in touch with leaders 3f out

8/1

7th

9

(7)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 3

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Ron O

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ray Craggs

Can start slowly and needs everything to fall right, but he arrives here in solid form and a strong pace up front will help him; fourth to Eldrickjones here last week.

9/1

1

(2)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Ron O

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ray Craggs

Won at Redcar (1m) in August and has continued in good form there the next twice; has won here three times and is firmly in calculations.

13/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 91337- CD BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Two wins for Hugo Palmer last year, latterly over C&D in November; good third at Southwell and Wolverhampton on next two outings and a slow start provides an excuse for a lesser run back at Wolverhampton just after Christmas; thereabouts.
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5th

9

(7)

24th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

20:40 Haydock

Roudemental

9st 4lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

Had quite a good spell on AW over the winter but well beaten in three runs back on the grass in April/May; has something to prove for now.

20/1

11th

11

(2)

27th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

16:05 Chester

Roudemental

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Hugo Palmer

His two wins have come at 1m on turf (good to firm) and Tapeta; placed four times since his last success in November but he's lost his way at Doncaster (1m) and here (7f) in last two starts; now returns to much quicker ground but he needs to bounce back near his best.

12/1

OUR TIP

9/2

Form: 5985-2 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner (1m/1m2f) for Richard Hannon and made a good start for his new stable when second at Southwell (1m) 15 days ago; unlikely to be far away if in similar form.
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4th

5

(9)

23rd Jun 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:30 Redcar

Dingle

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Got off the mark for his current yard at Newcastle (1m) in March and has posted two solid efforts since, not enjoying the clearest of runs when sixth in 1m Sandown handicap 29 days ago; he can go well again.

16/1

6th

10

(4)

25th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

20:12 Sandown

Dingle

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Julie Camacho

Not that prolific with just three wins in 21 starts but he's posted his best figures on the AW, the scene for all three of his wins; very pleasing run at Lingfield last time (1m) when never closer than at the finish but there are better options in a race of this nature.

20/1

3rd

12

(3)

7th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Dingle

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Julie Camacho

Made a successful return from wind surgery to end an 11-race losing run on his third start for this yard at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last month; 6lb higher, but still lower in the weights than at this time last year so he cannot be dismissed.

7/1

10/1

Form: 9/55-4

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Became disappointing for Dermot Weld and showed nothing in two starts on Polytrack for George Boughey last April but she showed ability remains when returning from a second wind op to finish fourth of seven at Southwell (1m) in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) 15 days ago; well handicapped if she can build on that.
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5th

7

(7)

23rd Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Umneyaat

9st 3lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Sam England

towards rear

20/1

8th

1

(8)

9th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Umneyaat

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sam England

1m1f winner in June 2021 when trained by Dermot Weld; tailed off in two runs for George Boughey last spring, after which she had a second wind operation; two promising runs for this yard when an unconsidered outsider; drops in class this time and she makes some appeal.

10/1

4th

6

(2)

25th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Umneyaat

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sam England

Became disappointing for Dermot Weld and showed nothing in two starts on Polytrack for George Boughey last April but she showed ability remains when returning from a second wind op to finish fourth of seven at Southwell (1m) in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) 15 days ago; well handicapped if she can build on that.

10/1

Form: 821/12 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in two hurdles last summer but much better back on AW Flat for excellent new stable in recent weeks, winning over C&D before narrowly denied on follow-up bid at Wolverhampton a week ago; races from a 3lb lower mark than at Wolverhampton so his claims are obvious.
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3rd

2

(2)

10th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Fast Style

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

Pulled up in two hurdles last summer but he returned to the Flat for new yard with a Newcastle win (1m) last month followed by a close call at Wolverhampton (8.6f); his progress stalled when a well-held fifth on Tapeta last time but he still looks feasibly treated on his penultimate form and his first win came on Polytrack; dangerous if he can bounce back at this new trip.

7/2

5th

8

(8)

25th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fast Style

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

Pulled up in two hurdles last summer but much better back on AW Flat for excellent new stable in recent weeks, winning over C&D before narrowly denied on follow-up bid at Wolverhampton a week ago; races from a 3lb lower mark than at Wolverhampton so his claims are obvious.

3/1

2nd

1

(7)

18th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

15:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fast Style

10st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

took keen hold, prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on but headed towards finish, just failed

11/4

Form: 4960-4 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Not at the top of his game in four starts at Kempton and Southwell since returning from a break but all four AW wins have come over 7f-1m here and he's well treated on the form he showed at this time last year if a return to this venue sparks a revival.
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6th

1

(6)

25th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Imperial Command

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Not at the top of his game in four starts at Kempton and Southwell since returning from a break but all four AW wins have come over 7f-1m here and he's well treated on the form he showed at this time last year if a return to this venue sparks a revival.

8/1

4th

2

(2)

10th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Imperial Command

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

All four AW wins have come over 7f-1m at Newcastle; has been some way off full strength since back from break and has yet to beat a rival in two C&D runs, including behind Tropez Power three weeks ago.

12/1

10th

2

(4)

20th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

14:13 Southwell (AW)

Imperial Command

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Four-time Newcastle winner, latterly off today's mark early in the year; pulled hard in a messy affair on Polytrack last time and should do better back to Tapeta under a 7lb claimer who's enjoying a good spell.

16/1

Form: 5426-4 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Went close off 1lb higher over C&D in October and made a sound return from a short break when fourth at Southwell (1m) 17 days ago; this largely reliable type should be in the shake-up again.
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1st

7

(11)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Star Shield

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Dual C&D winner; comes from off pace and beat all bar Hortzadar in moderately run affair over C&D latest; big shout again if he gets the breaks.

5/1

2nd

6

(9)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

15:40 Newcastle (AW)

Star Shield

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Dual C&D winner who'll always be reliant on a strong pace given his run style; didn't find things panning out his way behind Irish Flame over C&D last time and is one to consider down 2lb (career-low mark).

7/1

6th

2

(8)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Star Shield

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Dual C&D winner who returns to Tapeta on a workable mark; remains consistent despite his age, wasn't beaten far at Ayr last time and should give his running again; each-way claims.

12/1

9/1

Form: 324-45

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Only a 6f turf maiden win to his name but has largely run well in handicaps lately, albeit he never threatened a serious blow when stepped up to 1m for the first time at Southwell on Monday.
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2nd

1

(2)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Thirsk

Tothenines

10st 1lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: K R Burke

Just one win to his name but he regularly ran to an RPR in the 80s through the winter and his penultimate start at Ripon (1m, soft) wasn't bad in the context of this race; disconcerting to see him dropped to this grade but no surprise were he to prove too classy.

11/4

12th

5

(8)

13th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:50 Lingfield (AW)

Tothenines

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Weighted to be involved on 7f Tapeta form in midwinter but he can lose ground at the start and, with no experience of Polytrack, he has something to prove against rivals who handle the surface well.

8/1

5th

5

(8)

20th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Ripon

Tothenines

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: K R Burke

Sole success came over 6f on good ground last June; mostly consistent since, including in his autumn/winter campaign on AW, but he missed the break and was never involved in the Spring Mile at Doncaster on his return to turf 19 days ago.

7/1

Non-runners

Tothenines

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £30.30
Straight Forecast £36.96
Tricast £87.12
Trifecta £111.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fast Style

RP Ratings:

Imperial Command

THE NORTH:

Dingle

TOPSPEED:

Tothenines

The Guardian:

Ron O

The Times:

Fast Style

Daily Mail:

Fast Style

Daily Mirror:

Fast Style

Daily Record:

Fast Style

D Express:

Dingle

The Sun:

Dingle

POSTDATA:

Imperial Command

Telegraph:

Imperial Command

The Star:

Imperial Command