Spreadex Sports 2nd To Rag Insurance Handicap

Progressive in 2020-21, opening account in 8-runner minor event at Newcastle (7.1f) 21 months ago. Not seen since but appears nicely treated on return/handicap debut and must be taken seriously.

Latest win at Southwell in December. Creditable third of 6 in handicap (9/2) at Southwell (8.1f) 24 days ago, running on. Others preferred.

Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 10/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to soft). Off 109 days. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Had wind operation.

8/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Kevin Ryan when respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (7f, AW) 13 days ago, left poorly placed. Each-way claims.

C&D winner. Arrives in top form after victories at Kempton and Chelmsford (both 8f). 4 lb rise fair and looks sure to make bold bid for hat-trick.

Won 3 of his last 6 starts and shaped better than bare result when second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 7 days ago, left poorly placed. Should give another good account.

Course winner. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 8/1) 35 days ago. Not out of things.

C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. 25/1, 3¼ lengths fifth of 6 to Brains in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 20 days ago, left poorly placed. Makes limited appeal.

C&D winner. Three wins from 8 runs last year. Latest win at Southwell in November. 20/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 6 days ago. Has work to do.

Consistent sort who posted another creditable effort when third of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 31 days ago. Likely to be in the mix again.