March 31 / 19.50 Newcastle (AW)

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Spreadex Sports Get £40 In Bonuses Handicap

  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Spreadex Sports Get £40 In Bonuses Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 17-262 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has winning form at up to 8.6f and shaped as though today's move back up in trip will suit when keeping-on second over 6f here 17 days ago; one to consider.
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10

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Streak Lightning

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

100-1 when unseating at the start in a Class 4 AW handicap last week on return from a lengthy break; this is more his level but has a bit to prove on the wellbeing front.

16/1

10

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Streak Lightning

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

100-1 when unseating at the start in a Class 4 AW handicap last week on return from a lengthy break; this is more his level but has a bit to prove on the wellbeing front.

16/1

10

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Streak Lightning

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

100-1 when unseating at the start in a Class 4 AW handicap last week on return from a lengthy break; this is more his level but has a bit to prove on the wellbeing front.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 3-2942 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has very solid record over C&D since the autumn and ran game race in defeat when close second here four weeks ago; likely to be right in the thick of things again.
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2nd

7

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Novak

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Beaten 13 times since last win at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September but close fifth of seven at Ayr (1m, good to firm) recently and he may appreciate the return to 7f; his mark continues to fall and he might not be far away.

15/2

5th

6

(6)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Novak

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has done his winning over 6f/7f, the last five times on AW (hasn't scored on turf since 2023); kept mostly to Newcastle since last September; not the percentage call in this scenario.

12/1

25/1

  • Place: £8.60

Form: 03070- D

Last run: 160 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner on turf but 0-11 on AW; makes seasonal debut from a good mark but is probably better suited by 1m nowadays and his fitness needs to be taken on trust.
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8th

6

(1)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:00 Redcar

Global Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Acts on any ground; still 4lb below his last winning mark but unplaced in all six starts so far this year, including when seventh of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) on Friday; more needed.

9/1

8th

6

(1)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:00 Redcar

Global Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Acts on any ground; still 4lb below his last winning mark but unplaced in all six starts so far this year, including when seventh of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) on Friday; more needed.

9/1

7th

9

(2)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

18:15 Pontefract

Global Spirit

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

disputed lead, led clearly after 3f, headed under 2f out, lost second inside final furlong, weakened inside final 110yds

20/1

Form: 216126 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Triple 7f winner at Kempton since joining current stable in the autumn and ran right up to best form when close second to Anif over C&D this month; had excuses when below par over 6f last time and may yet have a bigger run in him.
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6th

12

(3)

4th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Satin Snake

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Has three wins and three seconds to his name from nine runs over C&D but has been banging his head against the wall off this sort of mark for a good while now; was below market expectations here last time and this is stronger.

12/1

5th

5

(7)

9th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Kempton (AW)

Satin Snake

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Took a shine to this place during the winter, winning three times over C&D, and was seemingly back in peak form when close second at Ripon (1m, good) 11 days ago; commands respect on return to Kempton.

5/1

2nd

2

(7)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Ripon

Satin Snake

10st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

His four wins have all come on Polytrack, never off a mark this high, and he is still to finish placed after ten runs on turf; has done most racing over 7f and doesn't arrive in any form, so has a good bit to overcome.

16/1

13/2

Form: 334351 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Six-time course winner, most recently when just doing enough to fend off Satin Snake in similar C&D race to this four weeks ago; probably doesn't have much margin for error off today's 2lb higher mark, though.
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4th

7

(2)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Anif

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Veteran five-time course winner who's still capable of being competitive, as he showed when second to Urban Dandy in a classified here (1m) a month ago; the return to handicaps asks for a bit more.

8/1

4th

7

(2)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Anif

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

in rear, headway inside final furlong, not reach leaders

8/1

2nd

2

(6)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Anif

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

held up in rear, switched right over 2f out, headway over 1f out, pressed winner final 110yds, no extra towards finish

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5000-3 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Generally disappointing since joining current stable towards end of last summer but signalled a return to form when keeping on well from the rear for third at Southwell (6f) last month; remains a on very good mark and looks interesting on this return to 7f.
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10th

4

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Papa Cocktail

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Herrington

Consistent spell on Tapeta over the winter and continued the good work back on turf when close second of six at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; he's never won above a mark of 75, though.

12/1

2nd

6

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:27 Doncaster

Papa Cocktail

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

C&D win last summer came off 18lb lower and he returns to turf 10lb higher than when last running on grass, thanks to a consistent spell on Tapeta; will need something close to a career-best to take this and he's not improving at his age.

10/1

Form: 9480-1 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Bounced back to form to cause 25-1 surprise over 1m here three weeks ago, after a break; moves back up in grade today but a 4lb rise does not look excessive and the drop back in trip won't be a problem.
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6th

6

(4)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Danielsflyer

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Signed off last year in the doldrums and finished last behind Barnaby when returning from a break.

33/1

8

(4)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Danielsflyer

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Rattled off a four-timer here (7f-1m) early last year but he was out of sorts in his final three runs in 2024; now only 1lb higher than for his last success but this 11yo needs a major turnaround.

20/1

9th

5

(3)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle (AW)

Danielsflyer

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Veteran; rattled off a four-timer here (7f-1m) early in the year; weakened when sixth to a stablemate of Judgement Call over C&D six weeks ago and others appear to be on more manageable marks.

14/1

Form: 4333-2

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who lost out only by a head to short-odds favourite in 6f novice here on seasonal/stable debut a week ago; moves back up in trip for today's handicap debut and probably still has potential.
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7th

3

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Lord Abama

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Front-runner who made an encouraging seasonal debut in higher-grade contest at Thirsk (6f good; visored) in April; not in same form on either start since (blinkers refitted last time) but has slipped to a tempting mark.

12/1

7th

9

(5)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Abama

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Two-time C&D winner; unplaced but ran with credit in two Thirsk handicaps last month; type to pop up soon off a reduced mark.

12/1

9th

10

(9)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

Lord Abama

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

His three turf wins have come over C&D and he made a pleasing seasonal return when fifth of 15 here (Stirrup Cup second) eight days ago; one for the shortlist.

10/1

Form: 4149-1 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Returned from six-month absence to win amateur jockeys' contest at Southwell (1m) 17 days ago; will be fine back at 7f (C&D winner last year) but recent 4lb rise asks quite a lot of him in this more competitive race.
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8th

8

(7)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Viva Voce

9st 4lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Tom McGuinness

Ended a lengthy losing run when scoring at Dundalk (1m, Polytrack) last month but he was always out the back in his follow-up bid here (7f) on Saturday; now steps back up in trip but he has something to prove again on this quick turnaround.

9/1

33/1

Form: 69-909 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Veteran who did most of his winning on the old Fibresand surface at Southwell; out of form since returning from a break in the autumn (four runs) and needs today's headgear switch to prompt a revival.
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4th

12

(4)

8th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Custard The Dragon

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: John Mackie

Multiple C&D winner, mainly in the Fibresand days; it's been looking like the years have caught up since he returned from a nine-month absence though.

33/1

10th

10

(8)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:50 Newcastle (AW)

Custard The Dragon

8st 12lb

J: Graham Lee

T: John Mackie

in rear

33/1

9th

1

(2)

16th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:10 Southwell (AW)

Custard The Dragon

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Mackie

towards rear, shaken up over 3f out

20/1

20/1

Form: 23456- D

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
On workable mark if judged on best of last year's turf form but not seen since two below-par efforts in the autumn and doesn't often race on the AW nowadays.
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9th

9

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:17 Ayr

Merricourt

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has drawn a blank since winning in small field over C&D in April 2022; hasn't shaped too badly in some of his recent starts but he was down the field at Carlisle last time.

11/1

9th

3

(12)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:35 Carlisle

Merricourt

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

No win since April 2022 (7f, Ayr) but has slipped to a workable mark, running consistently at Musselburgh; didn't enjoy a great deal of luck when a closing fourth over 7f there last week; returns to a trip which probably suits best; stablemate of Loom Large.

7/1

4th

8

(8)

30th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

Merricourt

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Beaten 16 times since last win last April but he's run three good races over C&D this season and is edging down the weights; each-way possible.

9/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £38.80
Straight Forecast £42.13
Tricast £1361.96
Trifecta £838.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Novak

SPOTLIGHT:

Papa Cocktail

D Express:

Lord Abama

POSTDATA:

Streak Lightning

The Sun:

Satin Snake

Daily Mirror:

Viva Voce

Daily Record:

Lord Abama

The Times:

Novak

The Guardian:

Novak

Daily Mail:

Novak

RP Ratings:

Papa Cocktail

Telegraph:

Papa Cocktail

The Star:

Streak Lightning