March 24 / 19.45 Newcastle (AW)

19.45

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Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap

  • Prize money: £7955.68
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 327624 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Had a busy few months but showing little sign of his enthusiasm waning, most recently keeping on for fourth over 1m here last week; another who would benefit from a good pace.
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No / Draw
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2

(5)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:32 Yarmouth

Starshiba

10st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jack Morland

Eight-time winner on AW and 0-24 on turf but he went very close off his lower turf mark at Nottingham (8.5f, good to firm) one week ago; same mark here and must have claims in search of his turf breakthrough.

15/8

2nd

1

(3)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

14:12 Nottingham

Starshiba

9st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jack Morland

Last nine starts on AW; ended a losing run when scoring at Lingfield (1m) in December but that set up for his closing style and he's not really threatened in four runs since, latterly at Kempton (7f) 113 days ago; can race off his lower turf mark today but others are more persuasive.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 44270/

Last run: 517 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Failed to win in 13 starts for Jessica Harrington but did boast some solid handicap form at 7f and 1m; sold for 9,000euros in November; interesting to see if there's market support for her back from a 517-day absence.
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5th

11

(6)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Windsor Pass

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: John Butler

Just one win from her 42 starts; hard to crab her consistency but she's back up in class in a deep race for the grade.

12/1

7

(1)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Windsor Pass

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Has been running well for a while now and was only a length away last week at Ffos Las (extended 7f); however, finds winning extremely hard with a strike-rate of 1-41.

5/1

8

(10)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:20 Ffos Las

Windsor Pass

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Has modest 1-40 strike-rate but scores very high marks for her consistency on turf/AW over the last year or so; runner-up off today's mark at Southwell (1m, AW) three weeks ago; probably on the premises again here.

4/1

20/1

  • Place: £6.80

Form: 73200-

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
All his wins have come over 6f but he does stay this far; chance on last year's best but he ended the year with two heavy defeats and he'll need to be spot on for his return from 168 days off; clear promise here early in his career.
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10th

11

(9)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

As If By Chance

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Inconsistent and regressive this year but down the weights and he was third of 13 off this mark over C&D last month; would have been closer granted a clear run and can be involved if he's on another going day.

8/1

3rd

12

(6)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

As If By Chance

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

5lb lower than for his turf win last August; mixed bag this year but he's fully effective under these conditions; others still appeal more.

16/1

11th

10

(11)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:55 Windsor

As If By Chance

9st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

slowly away

10/1

Form: 1068-6 CD

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner for Andrew Balding, including C&D; yet to fire for current stable and a wind op since last seen needs to turn things around.
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8th

3

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Difficult to win with in recent years, now 7lb lower than when last successful at Southwell (1m) in August 2024; met trouble when sixth (beaten over 4l) here on penultimate start, but latest Leicester effort was less encouraging.

12/1

7th

9

(7)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Mercurius Power

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jessica Macey

It's now 17 outings since his last success but he arrives on the back of a respectable sixth of 11 in 1m Newcastle handicap last month; easing in the weights and no forlorn hope.

14/1

6th

4

(9)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Regular 1m placings here and at Southwell since September; form dipped on latest outing, however, and there's been no win since August 2024.

8/1

Form: -23435 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Beat no less a rival than Zealot (now rated 40lb higher) at Southwell in December; string of good runs since, not seen to best effect over 1m here last week; shouldn't be far away.
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11th

11

(12)

2nd Apr 2024

Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Pontefract

Perfect Swiss

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Can race freely but has responded well to blinkers, winning two of his three starts in this headgear (all on AW); up 7lb for the latest but that was quite decisive from off the pace and this could also be run to suit; 1m with cut underfoot is fine.

10/1

11th

11

(12)

2nd Apr 2024

Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Pontefract

Perfect Swiss

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, in rear

10/1

1st

8

(10)

18th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Perfect Swiss

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Tends to race too freely but seemed to respond well to first-time blinkers when winning off reduced mark at Southwell (7f) last month; ought to have been suited by the return to 1m when very disappointing joint-favourite here two weeks ago but no surprise if he bounces back quickly.

6/1

Form: 8-1351 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Reinvented as a sprinter by new connections and he has won two 6f handicaps here this year, sweeping through to win decisively three weeks ago; 5lb rise asks a stiffer question of him but going back over 7f won't hurt; more appealing than many.
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12th

7

(9)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Mighty Power

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

Has been useful on AW in the past but nothing for his current stable to make him of interest tonight.

33/1

8th

10

(4)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Mighty Power

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Lisa Williamson

On a two-year losing spell and current mark reflects a big decline in his form; others preferred.

25/1

8th

7

(6)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mighty Power

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Lisa Williamson

Much better than this on AW in his pomp but there hasn't been much to celebrate in five runs for this yard, including returned to AW when last of seven over C&D two weeks ago; another ease in grade today but he's risky.

10/1

14/1

Form: 1228-6 C

Last run: 75 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won twice over further on Tapeta last October; not disgraced off a 1lb higher mark on his last three starts but this trip probably sharp enough back from 75 days off; connections also run Mighty Power.
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6th

5

(1)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Cloch Nua

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Tapeta specialist who returned from a short break with an eye-catching third at Newcastle (1m) two weeks ago; has claims if he can back that up, but he's 0-11 on turf and has had only one run in this sphere in his last 14 starts; mixed messages.

8/1

3rd

2

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cloch Nua

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Four wins in the early part of 2025 including three over C&D; down to a handy mark again but he generally struggled during the winter and was beaten 11l at Wolverhampton (7f) last time; has something to prove after a short break and he needs a major revival back up in trip.

7/1

6th

8

(9)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cloch Nua

9st 5lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Four wins in the early part of 2025 (7f and 1m); down to a handy mark again and his penultimate effort was a step back in the right direction; disappointed 12 days ago (slowly away) but a revival isn't out of the question.

12/1

8th
5 (8)
Ron O

13/2

Form: 15-124 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
He has made fine progress this winter, winning three 1m handicaps (two of them here); poorly positioned when only fourth off this mark two weeks ago and wouldn't want to use that as conclusive evidence the handicapper had his measure; likely he'll need a good pace back at 7f though.
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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: 92370- D

Last run: 165 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Reeled off a fast-ground 7f handicap last summer; ended 2022 with two low-key runs and he'll need to be cherry ripe to take this on his return to action.
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15

(12)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Ey Up Its The Boss

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Two 1m2f wins at Ripon (good to soft/soft) this season and he's also effective here and on good ground; however, he's been below par on his last two outings and needs a much bigger performance today.

25/1

7

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:50 Doncaster

Ey Up Its The Boss

8st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Gained fourth Ripon success when making all over 1m2f (soft) in July; 4l second at Chester (1m2f, good) next time and perhaps a drop back to 1m didn't suit when only sixth of seven back at Ripon 19 days ago.

14/1

6th

3

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Ripon

Ey Up Its The Boss

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Comes into this as good as ever, gaining his fourth course success here (1m2f, soft) last month and finishing second of nine off this mark at Chester (1m2f, good) a week later; he is another for whom dropping in trip poses a question, though.

9/1

Form: 06940- CD

Last run: 128 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a C&D handicap on his stable debut one year ago; struggled since but he's now 5lb below that winning mark and he also has the assistance of Billy Loughnane's claim; better could be on the cards.
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6th

7

(3)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fiftyshadesofred

9st 4lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Kevin Frost

Made a successful stable debut at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in March 2022, but 0-16 since and recent efforts don't suggest a return to winning form is imminent.

16/1

7th

6

(8)

9th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fiftyshadesofred

9st 7lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Kevin Frost

took keen hold, disputed lead, prominent after 1f

14/1

5th

4

(2)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fiftyshadesofred

9st 10lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Kevin Frost

Sole win came on Tapeta last year; two good thirds this term (Polytrack/turf); weak in the betting and failed to land a blow two runs back from a break recently, with 1m2f against him latest; may do better in reapplied headgear.

12/1

Form: -73453 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Losing run gathering momentum but he usually gives his running and he wasn't beaten far in a higher grade over C&D last week; dangerous if left alone to do his thing up front.
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11th

8

(9)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Gobi Sunset

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Front-runner and dual C&D winner, the latest from 5lb higher just under a year ago; 0-16 in the meantime, though, and needs to do better than when returned to the AW at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; stable also runs Novak.

12/1

5th

4

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Gobi Sunset

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Iain Jardine

Not been in much form off his lower turf mark this season, coming 12lb down the weights; is 3lb lower than when last seen on the AW but it may just be he's on the downgrade now.

6/1

5th

3

(1)

29th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Ayr

Gobi Sunset

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

C&D winner whose mark continues to fall and he showed some good AW form earlier this year; however, he's without a win on turf since 2019 and he's been unable to threaten on grass on his recent starts.

8/1

12th
2 (6)
Muntadab

25/1

Form: 20190- D

Last run: 153 days

W: 9st 8lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has run well after an absence in the past but not in the last two seasons and he's now an 11yo; others appeal more.
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2nd

1

(12)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:52 Catterick

Muntadab

9st 13lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

started quickly, led

4/1

2nd

7

(4)

28th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:28 Doncaster

Muntadab

9st 8lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

led, headed over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

12/1

4th

1

(4)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Muntadab

10st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

11yo who returned to form when third off this mark at Musselburgh (7f, good to soft) last month; also effective on soft ground; patchy profile this year and he likes Musselburgh, but he's not ruled out.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £99.40
Straight Forecast £90.19
Tricast £1374.81
Trifecta £1853.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mighty Power

TOPSPEED:

Cloch Nua

POSTDATA:

Gobi Sunset

The Times:

Fiftyshadesofred

NEWMARKET:

Windsor Pass

Telegraph:

Starshiba

D Express:

Cloch Nua

RP Ratings:

Mighty Power

The Guardian:

Mighty Power

Daily Mail:

Mighty Power

The Sun:

Mighty Power

The Star:

Mighty Power

Daily Record:

Mighty Power

Daily Mirror:

Gobi Sunset