March 09 / 18.15 Newcastle (AW)

18.15

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Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap

  • Prize money: £8897.8
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain and snow

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 985-23 D BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner (1m/1m2f) for Richard Hannon and two solid runs on AW for new yard this year (third to Ron O and Roudemental over C&D latterly); has since had wind surgery; another who could play a part.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

25/1

  • Place: £7.10

Form: /9640-

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
His 3yo campaign was a little underwhelming; only had eight starts (all turf) so there's still time for him to get his career back on track but watching brief is the percentage call after six months off (has been gelded).
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Pontefract

Vaccine

9st 13lb

J: David Nolan

T: Michael Dods

Disappointing fifth at Redcar last time but has a good record here and won over C&D (good to soft) two starts ago; could bounce back with big run.

9/1

5th

2

(3)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:13 Redcar

Vaccine

10st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Off the mark for the season with last-gasp success at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago; only 2lb higher here and good 3lb claimer Sean Kirrane is enlisted; this straight mile should also suit; respected.

7/2

1st

4

(5)

21st Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Pontefract

Vaccine

9st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

0-12 since novice win in 2021 and below best when mid-division in the Carlisle Bell last time; however, prior to that he ran two good races over this C&D (good to soft/good) and is not discounted.

8/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1337-2 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in November and largely in form since, notably when short-headed by Ron O (Dingle third) over C&D six weeks ago; no reason why he won't go well again.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

4th
9 (1)
Ron O

9/2

Form: 115-12 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Third win of a productive winter when edging out the reopposing Roudemental over C&D in January; even better form when narrowly denied another C&D win a fortnight ago; should give another good account.
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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

Form: /1700- CD

Last run: 110 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Made a winning return from a long absence at Redcar (1m2) in September but his form slumped in three subsequent AW starts; has dropped back to the same mark as Redcar if a 110-day break has a reviving effect.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18th

20

(21)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Pillar Of Hope

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: P Sweeney

Five turf wins include a 1m4f course success during a solid 2025 campaign; below his best in two outings this term; mid-field behind today's Perry Mason on the first occasion.

33/1

8th

1

(3)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Pillar Of Hope

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Five turf wins include last year at the Curragh and when bolting up off 70 at Leopardstown in October; didn't count on seasonal return at the Curragh over a short enough trip; drops in class and upped to more suitable trip so has to be considered.

10/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: /320-0 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ended his time with Charlie Appleby on a low note and sent off at 80-1 when always towards the rear on his first start for Richard Fahey at Southwell a fortnight ago; needs to have come on a lot in a short space of time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(7)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

15:55 Doncaster

Khathak

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

0-20 since winning on his debut in 2021 and needs to prove he can get the job done, but he's gone close at Ripon (1m, good) and Chester (7.5f, good) this month and is also effective on fast ground; could be bang there.

9/2

2nd

9

(7)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:00 Chester

Khathak

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders

9/2

3rd

9

(7)

5th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Ripon

Khathak

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

In good form last month, finishing second at Leicester (demoted to fourth due to interference) and close fifth at Ayr; might not be far away but he's 0-20 since winning on debut in 2021; has to prove he can get the job done.

8/1

11/2

Form: /1321- D

Last run: 264 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made third handicap start a winning one when proving a neck too strong for the now very useful Amanzoe (pair over 9l clear) at Haydock (1m) when last seen in June; made light of a five-month break when landing a Tapeta novice on her second start so her absence since may not be a negative; can be made to look well treated on the Haydock form.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(10)

29th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Quick Change

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, prominent, lost position over 2f out, soon dropped to last and weakened

20/1

8th

7

(16)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

16:10 Haydock

Quick Change

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Second C&D win when seeing off nine rivals in a handicap on good to firm in June; stepped up on that form when third in 1m Deauville Listed race (soft) five weeks ago; that gives her each-way claims again here but the outside stall has the potential to make life awkward.

16/1

1st

2

(2)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

16:50 Haydock

Quick Change

10st 1lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Progress culminated in C&D win (good) one year ago off 4lb lower; seventh of 19 at York (7f, good to firm) last time was not far off that form and keeps her in calculations.

6/1

Form: 12-334

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 12334 since switched to AW, most recently 1l fourth over 7f at Lingfield; not dismissed but stamina has to be taken on trust on this rather belated first attempt over 1m.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(8)

13th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Bath

Dancinginthewoods

9st 12lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Amy Murphy

All of his four wins have come at 6f/7f and he was well held over this far at Southwell last week; vulnerable.

20/1

9th

12

(10)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

14:05 Southwell (AW)

Dancinginthewoods

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Amy Murphy

held up in rear

33/1

7th

11

(14)

19th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:25 Doncaster

Dancinginthewoods

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

Three-time turf winner who is well treated on AW form as recent as February; has struggled on both turf runs this summer but perhaps the wind operation will have done the trick.

14/1

Form: /008-9 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner at up to 1m in France but down the field on all four starts in Britain for this yard, including 7f Lingfield reappearance 20 days ago.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(9)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:50 Southwell (AW)

San Isidro

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

taken down early, took keen hold, held up in rear, rapid headway halfway, raced slightly wide but pressed leaders home turn, weakened quickly from 2f out

7/1

8th

5

(9)

2nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:50 Southwell (AW)

San Isidro

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

taken down early, took keen hold, held up in rear

7/1

7th

3

(2)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

San Isidro

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

His last win was in France in 2021 but he's dropped a long way in the weights and showed signs of a revival when third at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) two weeks ago; that was with an eyeshield added and he has claims if he can back that up.

3/1

10th
7 (6)
Deferred

5/2

Form: 542-

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to connections' very useful three-time AW scorer (including Listed) Invitational; made steady progress in three outings at the end of last summer, keeping on for second in a 1m2f novice at Lingfield (AW) on final start; gelded ahead of this reappearance and handicap debut; highly likely more to come and a very interesting contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

7

(8)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Wetherby

Deferred

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

0-5 but has shown promise for his top yard and he got outpaced when third over Beverley's extended 1m last time; returning to 1m2f can help; respected.

6/1

3rd

1

(2)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

15:25 Beverley

Deferred

10st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Promise when second on Polytrack at Lingfield (1m2f) in September but took big backward step when last of ten on seasonal reappearance on Tapeta at Newcastle (1m) last month; from top stable and should be capable of better but needs to bounce back on second start on turf.

3/1

10th

7

(6)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Deferred

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

took keen hold, prominent

5/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £89.70
Straight Forecast £91.58
Tricast £286.35
Trifecta £404.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Quick Change

Telegraph:

Dingle

NEWMARKET:

Deferred

POSTDATA:

Roudemental

TOPSPEED:

Ron O

RP Ratings:

Pillar Of Hope

The Star:

Deferred

The Sun:

Roudemental

The Times:

Quick Change

The Guardian:

Quick Change

Daily Record:

Quick Change

Daily Mail:

Ron O

THE NORTH:

Pillar Of Hope

D Express:

Dingle

Daily Mirror:

Dingle