March 17 / 17.20 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.20

Standard

Spreadex Sports Cheltenham Festival Offers Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Spreadex Sports Cheltenham Festival Offers Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 57637- BF

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden who was a beaten-favourite at Kempton (1m3f) late last year before a poor debut over hurdles recently; has plenty to prove now.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(6)

9th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Damascus Finish

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Brett Johnson

Only 1-28, though the win did at least come this year (at Wolverhampton, 8.6f); returning to 1m is probably a good thing but his record fresh is nothing to shout about.

12/1

8th

4

(5)

19th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Damascus Finish

9st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: Brett Johnson

Belatedly opened account at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March and was third over 1m in his next three races (twice on Polytrack); claims if judged on that evidence but is yet to convince over 1m2f and needs to bounce back from a duff effort on turf three weeks ago.

8/1

10th

1

(6)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Leicester

Damascus Finish

10st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Brett Johnson

Took a long time to get off the mark but he hit the target at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March and has held his form with three thirds since, including on turf at Brighton (1m, good) on his penultimate run; should be in the mix again on this step back up in trip and he's respected.

7/2

20/1

  • Place: £6.90

Form: 89-355

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Still to win after 16 starts but the blinkers have helped this year; better off than in 0-50 classified company and she holds each-way claims in a weak handicap.
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6th

8

(2)

2nd May 2023

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:20 Brighton

Somedayonedaynever

8st 10lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Tony Carroll

Placed on two of four AW starts this year, more recently when close second at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March, and is also suited by this C&D; looks fully exposed off her basement mark but probably won't be far away.

5/1

12

(11)

30th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Somedayonedaynever

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

0-17 but running respectably of late, including in handicap on most recent start; back in classified event but double-figure draw is a bit of a concern.

10/1

2nd

9

(2)

17th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Somedayonedaynever

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Still to win after 16 starts but the blinkers have helped this year; better off than in 0-50 classified company and she holds each-way claims in a weak handicap.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 0897-6

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Expensive to follow for Aidan O'Brien as a youngster and regressed sharply last year; can miss the break and pull hard and, while this is easier down another 3lb, he comes with risks attached.
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5th

10

(4)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:05 Southwell (AW)

Handel

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Only beaten a short head in an amateur riders' event at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) four weeks ago; only 1lb higher, but with a record of 1-37 (0-25 on AW) he would be far from certain to back that up.

8/1

2nd

8

(5)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Handel

10st 8lb

J: Miss Leah Banham

T: Chelsea Banham

Placed off 6lb higher at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) and Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) in the spring, but quiet of late and record of 1-36 suggests that others are more likely.

25/1

9th

8

(5)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

18:45 Pontefract

Handel

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Chelsea Banham

Won off 4lb higher at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) last July but he's 0-14 since and has been well held in last four starts; one of two runners for the yard and he looks opposable.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 198435

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Arrives in form and is better drawn than last time (just behind Seattle King); started life as a sprinter and this trip does look to stretch him but he's capable if things fall right.
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2

(6)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:10 Yarmouth

Kodebreaker

9st 13lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Michael Herrington

Dual 1m winner (soft and good) this summer who didn't get the breaks back at 7f last time; close to career-high mark now and, while he handles these conditions, the combination of an easy 7f and good to firm ground wouldn't look optimal.

7/1

7th

4

(8)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Doncaster

Kodebreaker

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

towards rear, brief headway over 2f out, short of room and lost ground over 1f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong

11/2

1st

2

(6)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Kodebreaker

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

Hacked up when ending a losing run at Yarmouth (1m, soft) and he didn't get the best of runs when beaten in AW classified on Monday; gone back up 8lb since but autumn form suggests this mark is within reach.

11/2

Form: 069443

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Useful as a 2yo and has been threatening since fitted with headgear of late; hasn't always looked the easiest under pressure but the handicapper's giving him every chance.
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0

7

26th Dec 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Kempton

Seattle King

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Phil McEntee

Three times a winner on the Flat (7f-1m2f) but hasn't been in much form in recent months; difficult to recommend on hurdling debut.

100/1

9th

9

(1)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Seattle King

8st 13lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

took keen hold, prominent, outpaced and lost position over 3f out

50/1

6th

11

10th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

15:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Seattle King

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Triple turf winner at up to 1m2f; 0-17 on AW; has been placed on Tapeta; 3lb lower than when a close second at Lingfield in March but hard to make a strong case judged on his last six starts.

33/1

8/1

Form: 55135-

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has gone well fresh before but is 0-13 on the AW and 5lb above her last winning mark; can make the running and is worth a market check but others are more likely.
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8th

5

(3)

14th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

18:10 Chepstow

Lilandra

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John & Rhys Flint

Closed out last season with an easy win off 6lb lower and may need some help from the handicapper before she's competitive again; finished well beaten on last month's comeback.

25/1

8th

5

(3)

14th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

18:10 Chepstow

Lilandra

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John & Rhys Flint

Closed out last season with an easy win off 6lb lower and may need some help from the handicapper before she's competitive again; finished well beaten on last month's comeback.

25/1

10th

9

(2)

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Bath

Lilandra

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John & Rhys Flint

led, headed 3f out, weakened from over 1f out

9/1

Form: 59539-

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Didn't look to see out 1m4f last time but had no problem with an extended 1m2f previously (all round Dundalk) and this may now be sharp enough; the market will guide on his first run since coming over from Ireland.
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9th

11

(8)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

The Lion Strikes

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John O’Shea

16-race maiden; runner-up (beaten 4l) over 9.5f at Wolverhampton early in the New Year; ran to an identical RPR (49) when fifth of 11 in first-time blinkers back there latest; has some work to do with Storm Asset.

33/1

5th

10

(3)

11th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Lion Strikes

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John O’Shea

Second in a similar race over C&D in January (weak contest) but not matched it twice since; new headgear given a go but others appeal more.

20/1

8th

10

(3)

21st Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

The Lion Strikes

8st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John O’Shea

14-race maiden with a patchy overall record; tailed off at Chelmsford six weeks ago (tried in cheekpieces which are absent today) and others are far more convincing.

20/1

8/1

Form: 34988-

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner last summer before losing his way latterly; resumes 2lb below his last successful mark, on Tapeta debut, but has run poorly first time up in his previous two seasons.
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11th

11

(8)

2nd Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

17:00 Windsor

Gilbert

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Adam West

took keen hold, soon towards rear

12/1

4th

14

(4)

13th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

14:30 Nottingham

Gilbert

10st 7lb

J: Miss Milica Jovana Dusanovic

T: Adam West

The odd encouraging effort this year without being at his best; others bring more pressing claims.

16/1

7th

12

(6)

16th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Gilbert

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Adam West

Should be making more of an impact than he has been of late; effective at the track but others come here with more pressing claims.

20/1

33/1

Form: 0-9090

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Didn't build on early promise last year, regressing sharply once handicapping; string of poor efforts since returned to the AW and can't be recommended.
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7th

10

(3)

16th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Naadyaa

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: John O’Shea

in touch with leaders

20/1

7th

8

(5)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Naadyaa

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: John O’Shea

Has course form; yet to win but she ran some good races on AW for Alexandra Dunn, including when close up, after getting checked, behind a subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in March; sold for 2,000gns in early June; worth a look for in-form new yard.

12/1

10

(6)

20th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:45 Brighton

Naadyaa

9st 3lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Alexandra Dunn

Close third over 1m4f at Wolverhampton on her penultimate run but down the field there next time and she's now 0-33.

20/1

Form: 064/03 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £278.40
Straight Forecast £382.18
Tricast £1823.97
Trifecta £2207.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Desert Miracle

The Times:

Seattle King

POSTDATA:

Kodebreaker

Telegraph:

Somedayonedaynever

D Express:

Damascus Finish

RP Ratings:

Handel

The Guardian:

Lilandra

NEWMARKET:

Desert Miracle

Daily Mirror:

Desert Miracle

The Star:

Desert Miracle

Daily Record:

Desert Miracle

The Sun:

Seattle King

Daily Mail:

Kodebreaker