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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Ron O

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Ray Craggs

Developed into a very useful handicapper for Ray Craggs in 2024, including a C&D win on good to firm; failed to scale the same heights for David Thompson in 2025 but has a reduced mark to work with now back under the care of his owner.

20/1

12th

7

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Ron O

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David Thompson

C&D winner off this mark last summer and better than the result (met trouble) when fifth to Sir Busker in this 12 months ago; shaped as if retaining all his ability when sixth on C&D return in June and there have been excuses for two lesser runs since, with Thirsk fifth last time coming over a 7f trip which is likely a little on the short side for him nowadays; no shock were he to go well.

25/1

1

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Thirsk

Ron O

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: David Thompson

Won two in a row on turf last May/June (1m/1m2f) for Ray Craggs (who still owns him) and fair sixth on stable/seasonal debut at York (1m2f) in June; might not have been over those exertions when well held over 1m on AW at Newcastle 13 days later; effective over 7f.

33/1

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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22th

7

(22)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Dingle

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Julie Camacho

Seven-time AW scorer, mainly over 1m, most recently in January; latest effort (failed to beat a rival) took turf record to 0-16; enough to prove back over 7f for first time in five years.

33/1

11th

10

(3)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Ascot

Dingle

9st 1lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Julie Camacho

Had the run of things when winning over Newcastle's 1m in January and has since finished behind both Dosman and Angel Hunter; goes to work today off his 8lb lower turf mark but that's because he's 0-15 on grass.

12/1

3rd

1

(4)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Dingle

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Julie Camacho

Lightly raced since winning this last year off a 7lb lower mark; dictated steady fractions when winning his penultimate race at Newcastle (1m) and then well held off this rating at Southwell; may need everything to go like clockwork if he's to repeat last year's win off this higher mark.

11/1

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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Verdict Starting price

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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6

(6)

26th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:05 Carlisle

Star Shield

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

in rear

8/1

4

(2)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:35 Chester

Star Shield

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Scored three times at 1m in 2023 and he arrives in very good nick, runner-up in 1m Redcar handicap nine days ago; he must enter calculations off the same mark from his inside berth.

7/2

2nd

2

(10)

5th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Ripon

Star Shield

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

9yo who is 0-7 this year; however, he's run some good races and won three times in 2023; each-way contender off a reduced mark.

7/1

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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Verdict Starting price

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