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Newcastle
Sat 3rd Jan

Formscan  - Spadestep hung right in the closing stages when runner-up at Doncaster last month. That spoilt his chances of winning, while the lack of a recent run took its toll on WILLIE SHAKE HANDS in the same race. The latter still finished a gallant third on his first start since July and Sam England's charge is taken to reverse running with that pipe-opener under his belt. Market Rasen winner Freddy Robinson faces a tougher test, but makes more appeal than Double Digits of the remaining pair.

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122-
Spadestep (IRE) 7,b g 11-9

Jukebox Jury (IRE)-Glibin(Luso)

ts2cp1(21) bf (Old Gold Racing 29)
Rated 117

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Spadestep (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Willie Shake Hands (IRE)1
13th Dec 2025 Doncaster(2m 78yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft-Soft in places) Spadestep (IRE) 2nd (10/11Fav 11-13 Rated 116) P Wadge .25L in front of Willie Shake Hands (IRE) 3rd (14/1 11-4 Rated 110) Tom Midgley (6 ran)
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371-
Freddy Robinson (GB) 7,b g 11-5

Adaay (IRE)-Bling Bling(Indian Ridge)

(30) (Brian Ellison Racing Club)
Rated 113

3
274-
Double Digits (GB) 8,b g 11-2

Mastercraftsman (IRE)-Singing Bird(Excellent Art)

(8) (Mr Ian Hamilton)
Rated 110

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343-
Willie Shake Hands (IRE) 7,b g 11-2

Mount Nelson (GB)-Lady Olivia(Yeats)

ts+(21) (Shake Hands Partnership)
Rated 110

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Willie Shake Hands (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Spadestep (IRE)1
13th Dec 2025 Doncaster(2m 78yds, Hcap Chase, Good to Soft-Soft in places) Spadestep (IRE) 2nd (10/11Fav 11-13 Rated 116) P Wadge .25L in front of Willie Shake Hands (IRE) 3rd (14/1 11-4 Rated 110) Tom Midgley (6 ran)
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First Time - Over Fences Freddy Robinson. In a Chase Handicap Freddy Robinson. Cheekpiece Spadestep» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 1/1 Spadestep, 3/1 Willie Shake Hands, 7/2 Freddy Robinson, 8/1 Double Digits.

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The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.