March 31 / 14.05 Southwell (AW)

14.05

Standard

Spreadex Sports In-Play Racing Betting Handicap

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Spreadex Sports In-Play Racing Betting Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

1st
5 (3)
Airshow

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 30-956 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won four times in the first half of last year but has looked on the downgrade subsequently and it's a long time since he's gone beyond sprint distances; the handicapper is giving him every chance though.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Airshow

10st 13lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

led

14/1

6th

5

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Airshow

10st 13lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

led

14/1

5th

10

(8)

14th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Airshow

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

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

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3-4344 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Usually takes a good hold but has proved consistent since blinkers fitted; there's no obvious reason why he won't go well again but it's almost two years since he won.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

1-34 on the AW, that win coming over 6f at Southwell in April 2021; rather out of sorts over 6f-1m this year and now tries 5f for the first time since May 2024.

33/1

11th

11

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Without a victory since 2023 and he has yet to make the frame in seven starts in 2026; hard to warm to.

33/1

6th

9

(5)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Minor classified form at 1m, 7f and 6f this year and it's 13 months since he posed a serious threat in a handicap (over 7f at Southwell); up against it.

25/1

OUR TIP

3/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 14-243 D BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Boasts a fair record here without having won, and has enjoyed a consistent winter; turned over as favourite the past twice off today's mark, though, which is 5lb higher than when last successful.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(3)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Ring Of Gold

8st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Five-time AW winner but 0-22 on turf; ran poorly behind Penny Ghent at Ripon ten days ago and others have more obvious claims.

16/1

13th

12

(12)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Ring Of Gold

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

All five wins over 7f on AW; 0-21 on turf and doesn't appeal for win purposes despite career-low mark.

16/1

4th

9

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Ring Of Gold

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Billy Garritty gets on well with him (form figures together read 421125) and the likes of Kessaar Power should ensure this is truly run, which will suit this hold-up performer; he does seem more effective over 7f, though.

7/1

20/1

Form: 24240-

Last run: 136 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been seen since a poor effort at Newcastle four months ago; is low mileage for his age but it's hard to find any other positives.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(5)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Bayraat

10st 8lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Tom Tate

Only a length away over C&D on his return from 222 days away but no certainty to follow one good run with another, and he finds winning difficult (1-31).

13/2

2nd

6

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Bayraat

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Tom Tate

Getting on for three years since his sole success (6f, good to firm); thrown in on last year's best form and he has run well fresh in the past; not discounted now dropping into a 0-55.

7/1

5th

8

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Bayraat

9st 1lb

J: John Fahy

T: Tom Tate

Veteran who arrives with form-figures of 78800; however, he has had excuses for several of those defeats and now runs off a career-low mark, so he's not entirely without hope.

16/1

Form: -06186 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Justified strong support over C&D last month, despite looking far from straightforward, and is only 1lb higher today; is unpredictable but should be happier back down in trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(2)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:25 Brighton

Big Narstie

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

prominent

12/1

7th

8

(2)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:25 Brighton

Big Narstie

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

prominent

12/1

8th

4

(5)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Narstie

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

prominent, short of room and lost ground soon after start, in rear after 1f

9/2

Form: -53161 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Back close to a career-high mark, having been upped 4lb for his latest 1m win here, but he won't mind the return to 7f in a race that may be run to suit; considered.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Split Elevens

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Three C&D wins but perhaps even more effective on Tapeta; had the benefit of Jack Callan's claim when successful at Wolverhampton (7f) last month and although back up 3lb he's perfectly capable of finding another race off this mark.

5/1

1st

3

(4)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Split Elevens

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Winner of ten races on the AW including three over C&D; still 1lb below his last winning mark and recent efforts suggest he remains capable of playing a part.

6/1

4th

5

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Split Elevens

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

Ten-time AW winner; just a respectable fifth at Wolverhampton (7f) this month but remains on a workable mark and can't be ignored.

7/2

Form: 080-51 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
This has always been his time of year and he improved his record in March to 3113151 when winning off 3lb lower over C&D a fortnight ago; has won back-to-back twice before and goes on the shortlist.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Saisons DOr

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Veteran; game AW winner at Southwell (7f; 6-1) recently; 1lb rise looks fair and he's still 5lb lower than when successful over C&D (good to firm) last August; no reason why he shouldn't be thereabouts.

4/1

1st

3

(10)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Saisons DOr

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Returned from break with three down-the-field runs this year but his fourth of ten over C&D three weeks ago was a big step back in the right direction and he's another 2lb lower today; considered each-way.

12/1

4th

11

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Saisons DOr

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

2-7 over C&D and 4lb below his last winning mark, but now at the veteran stage and has beaten a total of one rival in three starts since returning from five months off in February.

14/1

Form: 04-033

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Frustrating maiden who blew plenty of chances at short prices for Tom Clover last year; has resumed in good form for his new yard and looks set to get involved but has to prove he wants to do it.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

Standard

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

20/1

Form: 527-96

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Proved hard to place last year but the handicapper is giving her a chance; hasn't convinced in three tries at beyond sprint trips, however, and she'll need to be more amenable switched from blinkers to a hood.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(4)

29th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Amber Dew

9st 9lb

J: Dominique Van Der Kraats

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Broke lengthy losing run at Southwell in January but failed to back that up on either of two subsequent starts; needs to fare better if she's to return to winning ways.

12/1

8th

8

15th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:22 Southwell (AW)

Amber Dew

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

midfield, weakened gradually final 110yds

7/1

8th

8

(1)

4th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Amber Dew

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Belatedly added to her 2021 nursery win with narrow success at Southwell (6f; first-time tongue-tie) last month; this race is much more competitive, though, and she needs to prove she can cope with the drop back to 5f.

8/1

25/1

Form: 10P-58 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Back around his last winning mark but hasn't looked at his best since returning from a layoff and Split Elevens looks his yard's best chance.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

0

10

(7)

18th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Sweet Bertie

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: John Butler

Wins have come over further, aside from one over a stiff 7f, and his record here has been patchy at best; this is rather tougher than the Wolverhampton 0-55 he won off a 5lb lower mark when last seen in May.

8/1

1st

2

(6)

25th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sweet Bertie

9st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: John Butler

C&D winner who has dropped 4lb lower than when last successful, but has shown little since returning last November (hooded last three outings); best watched unless market suggests otherwise; stable also runs Good Humor.

10/1

11th
11 (1)
Caesar Nero

20/1

Form: 065-

Last run: 318 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Three poor efforts over 1m for Charles Hills last spring and left him for 2,000gns in the summer; the market will guide for his new yard, back from ten months off having been gelded.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(4)

14th Apr 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:55 Leicester

Caesar Nero

8st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ruth Carr

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

33/1

11th

11

(1)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:05 Southwell (AW)

Caesar Nero

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

Three poor efforts over 1m for Charles Hills last spring and left him for 2,000gns in the summer; the market will guide for his new yard, back from ten months off having been gelded.

20/1

Form: 52-250

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(7)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Rumnotred

10st 3lb

J: Mr Jack Nicholls

T: Stella Barclay

held up in rear

25/1

7th

5

(9)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rumnotred

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

midfield

8/1

Non-runners

Rumnotred

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £60.80
Straight Forecast £62.37
Tricast £203.62
Trifecta £236.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Split Elevens

POSTDATA:

Big Narstie

The Sun:

Rogue Star

RP Ratings:

Ring Of Gold

Daily Mail:

Saisons D'Or

The Star:

Rogue Star

The Times:

Ring Of Gold

The Guardian:

Big Narstie

D Express:

Big Narstie

NEWMARKET:

Split Elevens

Telegraph:

Split Elevens

Daily Mirror:

Split Elevens

Daily Record:

Split Elevens