October 29 / 18.00 Newcastle (AW)

18.00

Standard To Slow

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
6 (10)
Barnaby

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 604611 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
0-8 on turf but has won his last two starts over C&D, particularly impressively a week ago; still looks well in on that form even with a 6lb penalty and has a big chance of completing the hat-trick.
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6th

4

(8)

19th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Barnaby

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

in touch with leaders

7/1

2nd

1

(2)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Barnaby

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Kevin Ryan

Enhanced his excellent record over C&D when extending his lead at the line 13 days ago with three of these rivals left trailing in his wake; up another 6lb but Warren Fentiman claims a useful 7lb (different claimer took away 3lb last time); very solid.

7/4

7

(10)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Barnaby

9st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Has form figures of 1111351 over C&D and he hit a personal best with that latest win 13 days ago; 6lb higher back up in grade but he still looks feasibly treated and should be in the thick of things again.

4/1

15/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 553452

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-10, but the drop in trip produced a better effort when beaten less than a length into second of 12 over C&D this month (three of these behind); back up 1lb but still a leading player.
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3rd

7

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:50 Ayr

Kings School

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Gemma Tutty

Four wins on AW but 0-7 on turf; has shown promise on good to soft but others bring more pressing claims.

16/1

5th

11

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Kings School

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Newcastle regular (four wins) but well held in both visits here; still 4lb above his last winning mark and others make greater appeal.

14/1

8th

14

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Kings School

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Gemma Tutty

Four-time AW winner, the latest at Newcastle (7f) in May, and good second at Chester (7f, good to soft) in June; however, only fifth of ten at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last time and has to leave that run behind if he's to get off the mark on turf at the seventh attempt.

33/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 302134 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ran well in one of three starts on the AW late last year and has been in good form on turf lately, winning at York (7f, good to firm) in July and finishing fourth of 16 in the Legends race at Doncaster (1m, soft) last month; shortlisted.
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1st

4

(8)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Finn Ironside

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Doubled his tally over C&D when making all in a class 5 handicap four weeks ago, his third win when ridden by Elle-May Croot; likes it here and has good claims off 3lb higher, but could be taken on for the lead by Spartan Fighter.

3/1

1st

9

(9)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Finn Ironside

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

No match for Coramento here last month in a race he won the previous season; however, he does have a pull in the weights with the winner and must have an each-way chance.

7/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: -63373

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
0-8 but has performed well in both goes over C&D, including when beaten just over a length into third of 12 this month when he finished a neck behind King's School; should go well again
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1st

2

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Beale Street

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Has done all his winning on Newcastle AW; however, finished a good second over C&D most recently and is due to go back up 1lb in future; holds a fighting chance in his attempt to go one better.

9/2

2nd

9

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Beale Street

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Five-time AW winner, the latest (May) his first over 7f; still seeking a first turf success but his two best runs on the grass came over C&D last summer; not discounted.

10/1

13th

22

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Beale Street

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Last of 20 over 6f last May on his only race here, before finishing on the heels of the leaders twice over 7f at Doncaster; 0-11 on turf and not the most consistent but he won at Newcastle on two of his last three AW starts and the latest was over 7f; 6lb lower today and needs a close look.

12/1

20/1

Form: 725079

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who suggested a first win was imminent when second of 12 at Chester (7.6f, good) in July, but he has regressed since despite a sliding mark; look elsewhere.
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5th

8

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rainwater

10st 12lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

2-34 but only faded late after racing prominently at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and met trouble in running when fifth of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW; 100-30) 12 days ago; on career-low mark and may be ready to take advantage.

5/1

5th

5

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rainwater

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two wins from 33 starts; runner-up over this C&D in January and he shaped as if still in form when eighth of 22 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 17 days ago, weakening late; returns to the AW with solid claims.

4/1

8th

16

(8)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Rainwater

10st 7lb

J: Miss Isla Clarkson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Infrequent winner but he has run some good races in defeat over the winter, including when coming from a long way back to take second at Southwell (7f) for this rider in January; ran poorly at this meeting 12 months ago.

16/1

Form: -84784 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Was awarded the nursery on this card 12 months ago and showed a return to form when fourth of 11 over 1m here 11 days ago (third has won since); down another 2lb and ran as though the return to 7f might suit last time; respected.
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6th

4

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Arantes Nascimento

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Michael Attwater

Ended a long losing run at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) in April and he's held his form back on turf since, including a close call at Salisbury (6f, soft) and a 2l sixth in a big field at Ascot (7f, good to firm) last month; still looks on a workable mark and he could be a big factor back on AW.

4/1

6th

8

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Arantes Nascimento

9st 11lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Arrives in top form after a 7f win at Kempton and two second places over 6f; hard to knock and should be thereabouts.

13/2

10/1

Form: 441547 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come at this track, the latest over this trip in August; well held on his latest start back here this month when behind three of these, though, and is only 1lb lower; others preferred.
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6th

3

(5)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Profit Street

9st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Joey Ramsden

Solid form in victory and defeat this year for James Owen; left that yard for 5,000gns and he made a quiet debut for current connections in May.

10/1

7th

8

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Lingfield

Profit Street

9st 3lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Joey Ramsden

Plenty of short-priced defeats to go with four AW wins (three here over 7f) in recent times for James Owen, from whom he was picked up for 5,000gns recently; fine on turf and has a handy draw.

8/1

5th

3

(5)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Profit Street

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

In fine form in 2026, bagging a quickfire C&D hat-trick in March; ran another good race dropped to 6f here when third of 12 last time, bumped start; a player once more back at his ideal trip.

5/2

9/1

Form: 953871 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Made it 12th-time lucky when able to dictate a steady pace over C&D a fortnight ago; now 5lb higher in a better race and no guarantee to be allowed his own way this time.
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7th

11

(11)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Front Gunner

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Sole turf win came off 2lb lower in this race last year, when with Ann Duffield, and he is 1lb below his last winning mark; interesting to see how he fares in the market on his first start for Ivan Furtado (same owners).

12/1

6th

7

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Front Gunner

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

He has won on fast turf (7f) but he is a better horse on AW; not at his best on his last two starts and now tries 1m for the first time on his 26th start.

10/1

Form: 295274 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Gained two narrow wins over C&D at the start of the year and was only beaten 2l into fourth of 12 back here this month, finishing just behind King's School and Beale Street; each-way shout down another 1lb.
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5th

3

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Mereside Madness

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Four wins for the Barrons include three at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta); 16lb below last winning mark, but five starts since returning for this yard in February leave him with plenty to prove, despite the drop in grade.

25/1

10th

13

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Mereside Madness

8st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Scott Dixon

Well short of his best since joining this yard, only beating a handful of runners home in his four runs in 2026; tumbling down the weights but not a solid option.

33/1

9th

12

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Ffos Las

Mereside Madness

8st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

A four-time winner but has been regressing for a while and no effort of note for current yard.

33/1

12/1

Form: 29-636

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
0-8; best efforts when beaten a nose on nursery debut over C&D (first-time cheekpieces) last November and when third of 13 at Southwell (first-time hood) in August; other performances less convincing; no headgear today.
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1st

7

(5)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Fariha

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: William Haggas

Still to register a victory; had the hood dispensed with when tenth of 12 in 7f Newcastle handicap 20 days ago; blinkers are tried here with more required.

10/1

1st

7

(5)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Fariha

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: William Haggas

Still to register a victory; had the hood dispensed with when tenth of 12 in 7f Newcastle handicap 20 days ago; blinkers are tried here with more required.

10/1

10th

12

(12)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fariha

9st 0lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

in rear

12/1

14/1

Form: 333225 CD

Last run: 215 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Course regular whose two wins from 18 outings came here (7f/1m) around this time last year; has made the frame in 11 of his 12 starts since, but looks vulnerable to an improver back from seven months off; blinkers removed.
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11th

7

(6)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Likeashadow

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Alan Brown

Saddle slipped when pulled up last time; best form on the AW and hasn't been running well enough before that to suggest he can take this.

14/1

11th

7

(6)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Likeashadow

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Alan Brown

Saddle slipped when pulled up last time; best form on the AW and hasn't been running well enough before that to suggest he can take this.

14/1

10

(6)

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:20 Beverley

Likeashadow

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Alan Brown

Ran well on AW as recently as last November and he's tumbled down the weights since, but for good reason; needs to get back on track.

33/1

25/1

Form: 537427 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
1-17 with her win coming for Craig Lidster in a nursery over C&D in August last year; ran well in first two starts after returning for this yard at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month, but not so good there last time; others stronger.
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8th

10

(3)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buttercross Flyer

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Won a classified race at Lingfield (7f, AW) last summer; short of her best in three runs this winter though and she needs a full revival.

25/1

8th

1

(9)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buttercross Flyer

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Not as her best in handicaps lately, but she was successful the last time she raced at this level at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in August; has run well over C&D and a player; stable also runs Embarked.

6/1

7th

6

(2)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buttercross Flyer

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Dual 7f winner on the AW but a modest strike-rate overall and last win was in a classified race; could still run well off a realistic mark.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.60
Straight Forecast £23.54
Tricast £210.67
Trifecta £265.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Barnaby

SPOTLIGHT:

Arantes Nascimento

The Guardian:

Mereside Madness

POSTDATA:

Front Gunner

The Times:

Arantes Nascimento

D Express:

Mereside Madness

Telegraph:

Barnaby

Daily Mail:

Barnaby

Daily Mirror:

Barnaby

The Sun:

Barnaby

The Star:

Barnaby

Daily Record:

Barnaby