February 09 / 19.10 Newcastle (AW)

19.10

Standard To Slow

Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap

  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Spreadex Sports Best Premier League Odds Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.30
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 4733-6 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Little doubt he has the ability to win races off this mark but his style of racing makes him a hostage to fortune; in form but this isn't sure to be run to suit him ideally either.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(3)

23rd Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bin Hayyan

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

slowly away, towards rear, shaken up 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, just did enough

3/1

1st

4

(4)

9th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Bin Hayyan

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Little doubt he has the ability to win races off this mark but his style of racing makes him a hostage to fortune; in form but this isn't sure to be run to suit him ideally either.

5/1

6th

3

(3)

12th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

12:40 Newcastle (AW)

Bin Hayyan

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David O’Meara

The hood has had a positive effect and he's arguably been an unlucky loser over 7f here the last twice; didn't look to see out this trip in one previous attempt but has been shaping as though worth another try and holds leading claims.

3/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 23/86-

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Shaped with promise in three novice runs in the latter part of 2021; no significant impact in either handicap run since returning from 325 days on the sidelines; visor now reached for.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

8

(2)

2nd Aug 2023

Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

20:12 Leicester

Grand Libya

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Handles most ground and has been placed in four of his seven handicaps, including a close second at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in June; looks interesting on that form but he failed to back that up at Newmarket last time and that took his record to 0-10; regular visor removed.

8/1

8th

3

(1)

30th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Grand Libya

10st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Tom Clover

Maiden after nine races but three seconds and three thirds, including when visored for his four handicaps this season (all 1m); acts on varied ground; probably involved again but a bit too exposed for win purposes.

8/1

3rd

4

(2)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Grand Libya

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: Tom Clover

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leaders over 1f out, no extra towards finish, joined for 3rd

100/30

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 2253-4

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run but he has been threatening a win in recent outings, keeping on for a close fourth at Southwell (7f) five weeks ago; now tackles 1m for the first time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

1-34 on the AW, that win coming over 6f at Southwell in April 2021; rather out of sorts over 6f-1m this year and now tries 5f for the first time since May 2024.

33/1

11th

11

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Without a victory since 2023 and he has yet to make the frame in seven starts in 2026; hard to warm to.

33/1

6th

9

(5)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Barneys Bay

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Minor classified form at 1m, 7f and 6f this year and it's 13 months since he posed a serious threat in a handicap (over 7f at Southwell); up against it.

25/1

4th
6 (1)
End Zone

3/1

Form: 33-432 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Three good runs over C&D this year, most recently when flying home having conceded first run to Showmedemoney last week; may well reverse the placings on the revised terms and he's a serious contender.
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3rd

2

(5)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

End Zone

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Roger Fell

11lb below his last winning mark and ran well when a close fourth of ten over C&D early last month, but twice held over 1m back here since; not quite sure what to expect.

10/1

3rd

2

(5)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

End Zone

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Roger Fell

11lb below his last winning mark and ran well when a close fourth of ten over C&D early last month, but twice held over 1m back here since; not quite sure what to expect.

10/1

5th

2

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

End Zone

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

Finished well for fourth over 7f here two starts ago ago but faded into sixth when back up to 1m in refitted blinkers here last time and remains without a win this year; cheekpieces given another whirl today.

8/1

Form: 74-541 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of the drop into Class 6 company when scoring over C&D last week, surging to the front over 1f out and having enough in reserve to hold off the pursuing End Zone; shouldn't be much between the pair at the revised weights.
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6th

9

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Showmedemoney

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Craig Benton

Goes back to the blinkers worn for both Newcastle wins, latterly off 3lb lower, for Iain Jardine in the winter but again no sign of the usual tongue-tie; big price and well held for his new yard on turf a few weeks ago.

20/1

8th

9

(13)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Showmedemoney

10st 4lb

J: Miss Taryn Cole

T: Craig Benton

Won twice over 1m at Newcastle for Iain Jardine over the winter; down the field at Lingfield on his stable debut three weeks ago; up in trip and usual tongue-tie absent; cheekpieces the headgear of choice.

20/1

9th

3

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:21 Lingfield (AW)

Showmedemoney

11st 0lb

J: Miss Taryn Cole

T: Craig Benton

In excellent form for Iain Jardine this winter, signing off with 1m Newcastle win in February; more is needed for his new yard off a 4lb higher mark.

13/2

10/1

Form: 61420- CD BF

Last run: 114 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won a 0-55 over 1m2f here in September and also went close over this trip the following month; up in class for her return from a short break; others appeal more.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Balqaa

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

All five wins have came on AW; usually ridden with hold-up tactics and will need plenty of luck in running to get her head in front here.

10/1

5th

5

(4)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balqaa

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

It was a classified race she won over C&D last month but this mark isn't beyond her and a slow start was no help at Southwell.

10/1

5th

4

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Balqaa

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Regained the winning thread in Wolverhampton classified race (9.5f) last week and may remain competitive despite a 6lb rise in her mark; well treated on best handicap form at up to 1m2f.

9/2

16/1

Form: 4755-8

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Beat Grand Libya in a 7f novice at Redcar in November 2021; subsequent struggles mean he's now 8lb better off with that rival but he has too much to prove for comfort at present.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(9)

8th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Barneys Gift

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Deborah Faulkner

dwelt start, in rear

14/1

8th

3

(8)

4th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Lingfield (AW)

Barneys Gift

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Deborah Faulkner

Won a 7f novice at Redcar in November 2021 (sixth start) but beaten 15 times since; returns for a new yard over a significantly longer trip and he's hardly a solid option after 398 days off; he is at least down in grade.

33/1

5

(5)

12th May 2023

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

18:20 Nottingham

Barneys Gift

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Philip Kirby

Beaten 15 times since winning at Redcar (7f, soft) on her second start as a 2yo and finished 10l behind She's Got Bottle at Pontefract (1m, good) nine days ago; look elsewhere.

8/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: /55-44

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
1m1f winner in June 2021 when trained by Dermot Weld; tailed off in two runs for George Boughey last spring, after which she had a second wind operation; two promising runs for this yard when an unconsidered outsider; drops in class this time and she makes some appeal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(7)

23rd Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Umneyaat

9st 3lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Sam England

towards rear

20/1

8th

1

(8)

9th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Umneyaat

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sam England

1m1f winner in June 2021 when trained by Dermot Weld; tailed off in two runs for George Boughey last spring, after which she had a second wind operation; two promising runs for this yard when an unconsidered outsider; drops in class this time and she makes some appeal.

10/1

4th

6

(2)

25th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Umneyaat

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sam England

Became disappointing for Dermot Weld and showed nothing in two starts on Polytrack for George Boughey last April but she showed ability remains when returning from a second wind op to finish fourth of seven at Southwell (1m) in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) 15 days ago; well handicapped if she can build on that.

10/1

12/1

Form: 108-47 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in November off 1lb lower; mixed record since and his stable may hold stronger claims with Showmedemoney.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(6)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Catterick

Mintnthat

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Won two in a row at Newcastle (1m, AW) in January and has dropped below his last winning mark, but he's struggled on his six runs since.

25/1

8th

2

(1)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

18:35 Beverley

Mintnthat

10st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

50/1

7th

5

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Ripon

Mintnthat

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Four wins when trained by Iain Jardine, including two at Newcastle this January; hasn't shone in four runs for new stable though and hopes are pinned on the returning blinkers (he's been wearing a visor or cheekpieces) working the oracle.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £61.40
Straight Forecast £54.25
Tricast £310.05
Trifecta £378.30

Selections

RP Ratings:

End Zone

Telegraph:

Showmedemoney

POSTDATA:

Bin Hayyan

TOPSPEED:

Barneys Gift

NEWMARKET:

Grand Libya

The Times:

Balqaa

Daily Mail:

Barney's Bay

SPOTLIGHT:

Umneyaat

The Guardian:

Bin Hayyan

D Express:

Showmedemoney

The Star:

Showmedemoney

Daily Mirror:

End Zone

The Sun:

End Zone

Daily Record:

End Zone