March 14 / 18.00 Southwell (AW)

18.00

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Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap

  • Prize money: £6490.16
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 9/0-33 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Third off today's mark over C&D in January, his second run after a long absence, and beaten under 1l when filling same position at Wolverhampton last month; can make another bold bid from the front.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

1

(3)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Herrington

Won a division of this off 9lb lower in 2025 when it was run as a 0-85, and raised his highest mark defied twice more after; holding his own in Polytrack Class 2s of late, but has more back in his favour tonight.

7/2

3rd

4

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 2

16:53 Lingfield (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Has registered all wins over 7f and in lower grades; however, ran respectably in Lingfield Class 2 most recently, while shaping as if this return to 1m is worth a go; whether he can defy current mark is another matter.

12/1

4th

3

(5)

14th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 3lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Herrington

Into the veteran stage but in the form of his life this winter, finishing third over C&D before a Wolverhampton win and a Southwell second; likely vulnerable to an improver but should give his running again.

9/2

20/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 02-088

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Returned from two-year spell in France with never-dangerous eighth on stable debut at Kempton (1m) a fortnight ago; likely to come good for Tony Carroll at some stage but today's drop back in trip is probably not ideal and others have more pressing claims.
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4th

3

(1)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Locked N Loaded

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

5/2

4th

3

(1)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Locked N Loaded

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

5/2

2nd

6

(2)

4th Apr 2024

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Locked N Loaded

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Last win came in France in 2022 but running well of late, including at this venue in race that wasn't run to suit on Tuesday; should go well back in trip if there's a gallop on.

100/30

7/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 204-03

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
A maiden after 11 runs but kept on well for third in Lingfield maiden (7f; first-time tongue-tie) on recent stable debut and now moves back in to a handicap on a workable mark; could have a say.
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7th

3

(5)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Rogue Star

9st 13lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

took keen hold, raced in second, lost second over 2f out, weakened final 110yds

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

14:25 Yarmouth

Rogue Star

9st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Longstanding, regressive maiden who's been tried over various trips in various forms of headgear and who's undergone wind surgery since last seen in the spring; Fayasel looks his yard's best chance.

9/1

3

(7)

23rd May 2023

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

15:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Star

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Looked as though he had a race in him when third at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) and Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March, but last four efforts have been modest and he is now 0-16; others preferred.

16/1

Form: 6-5122 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Kept on strongly to score at Newcastle (7f) in January and has finished second on both subsequent outings; probably doesn't have much margin for error off her career-high mark but ought to give another good account.
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11th

5

(10)

6th Nov 2024

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0m 7f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Lilikoi

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Michael Flannery

Four time winner in Britain but form since returning from long absence last month has been poor; blinkers tried.

25/1

11th

5

(10)

6th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Lilikoi

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Michael Flannery

Four time winner in Britain but form since returning from long absence last month has been poor; blinkers tried.

25/1

12th

6

(9)

30th Oct 2024

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0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Lilikoi

9st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Michael Flannery

Four time winner in Britain but form since returning from long absence last month has been poor; hard to fancy.

25/1

Form: 61-053 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Multiple course winner, most recently off 3lb lower over today's trip in December; ran very well when close third over C&D last month but moves up from Class 6 today and looks a shade vulnerable off his current mark.
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4th

4

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Back From Dubai

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

9yo who returned to form when third at Southwell (1m, AW) last month and built on it to win at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) nine days ago; he should be fine on today's better ground and is respected up just 3lb.

9/2

1st

10

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Back From Dubai

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Roy Bowring

Seven of his nine wins have been on AW but he's well handicapped on some runner-up efforts on turf last season; has mixed record since his last success 12 months ago but he was placed at Southwell (1m) last time and has claims if he can build on that.

16/1

3rd

7

(5)

29th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Back From Dubai

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Has won five times here; a line can be put through his most recent C&D run and he didn't get any peace out in front at Nottingham 11 days ago (weakened into eighth of ten); it wouldn't be the biggest surprise to see him bounce back (there is possible competition for the lead but no other out-and-out front-runners).

10/1

6th
11 (5)
Dr Rio

12/1

Form: 3107-7 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly over middle distances in Britain but didn't run badly when dropped to 7f at Newcastle last month, after a break, and connections evidently feel he's worth another go over this trip; not ruled out.
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3rd

7

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Dr Rio

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Veteran who is a multiple winner, from 7.5f to 1m4f, at Beverley; however, latest effort (here) doesn't suggest his old legs are crying out for this 3.5f drop back in trip.

16/1

4th

5

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

15:52 Beverley

Dr Rio

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Veteran who is 6-23 at Beverley, the most recent success last August in last 1m4f attempt; could go well returned to this scenario with Catterick reappearance (7f) under his belt.

12/1

5th

7

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Dr Rio

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

All six of his wins in Britain, and all ten of his outings last season, have come at Beverley; won over 7.4f/1m4f last summer but this 10yo lacks a recent outing and hasn't really shone on his three previous visits here.

20/1

Form: 371-06 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Readily won modest Newcastle novice (7f) on stable debut in December but soundly beaten in two subsequent handicaps there (1m/7f) and comes here with quite a bit to prove.
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3

(5)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Drakeholes

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alison Hamilton

A four-time course winner who arrives in decent nick, fourth of eight over 7f here 19 days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more from an easing mark.

8/1

4th

6

(4)

6th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Drakeholes

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alison Hamilton

Four-time C&D winner, the most recent coming in November; however, not so good more recently.

10/1

6th

2

(5)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:58 Newcastle (AW)

Drakeholes

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alison Hamilton

midfield in centre of group

10/1

Form: 503-04

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Put in good front-running shift when fourth in Newcastle maiden (1m; first-time blinkers) in January and will presumably be ridden very positively again over today's shorter trip but his strike-rate is 0-11 and his overall profile is not convincing.
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7th

6

(6)

4th May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:55 Redcar

Positive Force

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Rebecca Menzies

Yet to get his head in front and he arrives below par, only 12th in 1m Southwell handicap 16 days ago; cheekpieces and tongue strap go back on with lots to prove.

5/1

12th

5

(5)

18th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Positive Force

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Rebecca Menzies

midfield

10/1

6th

1

(11)

4th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Thirsk

Positive Force

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Maiden who didn't go on for Kevin Ryan and needs more than he's shown for this yard, over hurdles and on the AW; should be well treated if the return to turf is what's wanted.

9/1

12/1

Form: 0100-8 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Well down the field on all three appearances since narrow 7f success at Kempton in November and has a wide draw today but he's now 1lb below his last winning mark and the booking of Oisin Murphy catches the eye.
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2nd

8

(14)

26th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Bath

Thrave

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Four-time AW scorer; only 1-37 on turf and the success was six years ago; not exactly a compelling profile but he holds a fighting chance at the weights in this grade; usually runs in handicaps.

9/2

6th

4

(7)

3rd Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Thrave

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

4-23 on AW but just 1-36 on turf; don't have to go too far back to find form that would give him solid claims and this might not take much winning.

9/1

5th

4

(10)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:15 Beverley

Thrave

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

The last four of his five wins have been on AW; only 1-35 on the grass and didn't offer much back on turf at Redcar (7f, good to firm).

12/1

Form: 090-80 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Very well handicapped on 2021 form but out of sorts since returning from one-year absence in October; drawn on the outside today; revival needed.
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9th

9

(6)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Eagle Creek

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Tumbled down the weights but with good reason; return to AW didn't help matters last month and too much to prove for now.

33/1

3

(7)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Eagle Creek

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Tumbled down the weights but with good reason; this more suitable than the heavy ground he tackled a fortnight ago but would only be of interest if backed (yet to start at shorter than 22-1 for current yard).

33/1

14/1

Form: 378/ BF

Last run: 563 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Placed over 5f on debut for William Haggas in June 2021 but absent since two lesser runs over 6f later that summer; considered only if lively in the betting before today's stable/handicap debut.
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11th

2

(4)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Scattering

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hughie Morrison

Placed over 5f on debut for William Haggas in June 2021 but absent since two lesser runs over 6f later that summer; considered only if lively in the betting before today's stable/handicap debut.

14/1

Form: 3434-3

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Consistent maiden who is yet to finish outside of the frame; behind Lilikoi when third at Newcastle (7f) last month but that was her first run since October and she has possibilities if that outing did her good.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

4

(3)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Gracelands Girl

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

led, headed over 1f out

8/1

6th

4

(3)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Gracelands Girl

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

led, headed over 1f out

8/1

6th

5

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

13:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gracelands Girl

9st 9lb

T: Tim Easterby

A maiden after 14 runs but made the frame in consecutive 1m turf races last month and is also suited by 7f on Tapeta; continues to edge down the weights and drops in grade here; probably won't be far away.

10/1

Non-runners

Gracelands Girl

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £10.40
Straight Forecast £9.91
Tricast £55.82
Trifecta £82.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Legal Reform

The Times:

Rogue Star

POSTDATA:

Lilikoi

Daily Mirror:

Back From Dubai

TOPSPEED:

Thrave

Telegraph:

Rogue Star

Daily Record:

Lilikoi

The Star:

Back From Dubai

RP Ratings:

Legal Reform

The Guardian:

Legal Reform

Daily Mail:

Legal Reform

The Sun:

Legal Reform

D Express:

Thrave