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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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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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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.

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

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.

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Lucinda & Scud
2
39
5

S England
2
27
7

B Ellison
1
20
5

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
S W Quinlan
5
50
10

P Wadge
4
24
16

Craig Nichol
1
18
5

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Newcastle

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
B Ellison
29
200
15

Mrs A Hamilton
17
94
18

S England
5
59
8

Lucinda & Scud
4
41
10

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Newcastle

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Craig Nichol
25
312
8

S W Quinlan
13
99
13

P Wadge
12
76
16

Tom Midgley
10
96
10

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Newcastle

Horse
Wins
Runs
Freddy Robinson (GB)
0
7
Double Digits (GB)
0
3
Willie Shake Hands (IRE)
0
3