Spreadex Sports First Goalscorer Insurance Handicap

Twenty eight runs since last win in 2019. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap (13/2) at this course (8.6f) 9 days ago, dropping away having proved too free. Now operating from a career-low mark so can't be entirely ruled out.

C&D winner who did plenty in front but saw it out well to resume winning ways at Pontefract (1m) in April. Probably needed first start for 6 months when well held sixth of 7 in seller at Redcar (1m, heavy) 4 weeks ago and better showing anticipated.

Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Twelfth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 17/2) 27 days ago. Others arrive with more pressing claims.

Winner at Newcastle (7f) in October. Not disgraced when fourth of 13 in handicap back at that venue (7.1f) 27 days ago, headway over 1f out and keeping on. No surprise to see him thereabouts again.

Winner at Southwell in August. 11/2, last of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 27 days ago, off bridle before most and beaten 2f out. Had been proving consistent previously and likely to bounce back.

Below form eighth of 14 in handicap (80/1) at Newcastle (1m) 13 days ago, short of room 2f out and never a threat. Still, not the easiest to weigh up on balance.

Maiden who produced best effort to date when runner-up over 6f here back in August. Placed on first 2 starts for new yard but he does need to shrug off a lesser effort back here last time. Cheekpieces go back on.

Thrice-raced maiden. 15/2, fourth of 10 in minor event at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in July, keeping on without landing a blow. Return to 7f rates a likely plus now attentions are switched to handicaps.

Course winner. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford (5f) 20 days ago. Significantly up in trip.

50/1, first run since leaving John Butler when good fifth of 11 in minor event at this C&D 14 days ago. That was his first start for 6 months and his task now is to build on that.

Successful on yard debut at Chelmsford (1m) earlier this month and backed that up when good second of 12 in handicap back at that venue 11 days ago, no extra only late on. Respected again in present form returned to 7f.