July 27 / 19.45 Newbury

19.45

Good To Soft

Bob Barker Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £4527.4
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Bob Barker Memorial Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: -11213

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won earlier this year on first two handicap runs (1m4f/1m6f, AW) and also at Sandown (1m6f, good to soft) in May; again ran well when third of five there (1m6f, good) latest and open to further improvement now tackling 2m.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

1

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:08 Worcester

Cinnodin

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Six-time Flat winner; opened account over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good; refitted cheekpieces) in May, after a break, and ran at least as well there three weeks later; pulled up at Newton Abbot in June but spreading a plate during the race might excuse that; considered.

6/1

4

23rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

20:20 Newton Abbot

Cinnodin

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Six-time Flat winner; opened account over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good; refitted cheekpieces) last month, after a break, and ran at least as well when close/clear second over that C&D three weeks later; can make presence felt again over this longer trip.

4/1

2nd

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

14:52 Uttoxeter

Cinnodin

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Jamie Snowden

Multiple Flat winner who was contesting only his second handicap over hurdles when winning with the front two clear over C&D (good) three weeks ago; a 6lb rise isn't the end of the world by any means.

7/4

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: -06432 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D (soft) last October and fair third of six at Ffos Las (2m, good) two starts ago before going very close at Chepstow (2m, good to soft); strong candidate, especially if the ground is slower than good.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(2)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

12:16 Lingfield (AW)

Tin Fandango

10st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Usher

towards rear

7/1

5th

4

(12)

18th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Tin Fandango

9st 12lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Mark Usher

Suited by slow ground and was runner-up over 2m at Chepstow and Newbury in the summer but his form nosedived at Ffos Las last month; has something to prove again after that and he's an infrequent winner.

10/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 733110

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Two good runs over 1m2f at Bath (good to soft/good) in May before a Wolverhampton double (1m4f/1m6f, AW); of interest on those performances but he was beaten a long way at Sandown (1m6f, good) last time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(5)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:30 Lingfield (AW)

Further Measure

10st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Mike Murphy

Won five in the early months of last year, including over C&D; often pulls hard and it's been costing him this summer but this is easier than he's used to, so no shock to see him bounce back.

8/1

6th

7

(2)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Further Measure

10st 6lb

J: Miss Charlotte Owen

T: Mike Murphy

Nine wins on the AW including one over C&D; 2lb lower than when successful at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) in February and makes the shortlist; jockey having her first ride under rules.

8/1

5th

4

(9)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell (AW)

Further Measure

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Mike Murphy

Gained a first win of 2026 at Kempton (2m) in May and in good form until beating just one there (2m) last month; this three-time winner here (including over C&D) can get back on track.

14/1

Form: 372916

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent and soundly beaten in mid-division at Epsom last time, but prior to that he won at Southwell (1m6f, AW) and he was a good second at Windsor (1m3f, soft) in April; not discounted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

1

(11)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:50 Bath

Ship To Shore

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Patrick Chamings

Both wins on all AW but runner-up three times on testing turf; has a reduced mark but that's as a result of him being off for 595 days; the betting should help guide to expectations.

14/1

2nd

12

(13)

26th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newbury

Ship To Shore

10st 5lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Both wins were AW but best turf results were on soft/heavy; latest start (following two good AW runs) wasn't one of them, and that was also on soft, but he's been second and first in his two races under Frederick Tett.

9/1

4

(14)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 5f 11y

Class 6

13:30 Bath

Ship To Shore

9st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Patrick Chamings

Has done well in recent weeks, winning and finishing runner-up on the Polytrack at Lingfield (2m); feasibly weighted - 3lb above last winning mark - and, while he's yet to score on turf (0-6), he has shown he acts on soft and heavy ground; plenty of positives.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7-2213 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Well-beaten third of five at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) last Monday but she was in good form previously (on good to soft and fast ground) and she can make a bold bid if swiftly bouncing back from last time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(9)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Goodwood

Russian Rumour

9st 7lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Multiple staying wins on turf and the AW and she's back on her most recent winning mark, at Nottingham (1m6f, good) in May; put a couple of modest runs in June behind her when a close third of four at Lingfield 25 days ago but likely to need more for this.

16/1

3rd

2

(4)

4th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Lingfield

Russian Rumour

10st 0lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Multiple winner but a 9yo now and hasn't been at her best in last two races, beaten 18l at Goodwood and then last of the three at Newbury (both at 2m); on last winning mark if she could stage a revival.

6/1

3rd

2

(1)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:05 Newbury

Russian Rumour

9st 11lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Usually consistent, but her modest effort at Goodwood (2m, soft) last time was disappointing given she does handle any ground; needs to bounce back from that.

5/1

Form: 25-547 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m4f here last July and continued in good form at up to 2m; however, she's yet to hit the same heights this season for her new yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(5)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

16:28 Kempton (AW)

Shibuya Song

8st 13lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

No impact in two runs for her new stable last month; should be well treated and interesting to see if she's stronger in the betting today.

16/1

10

8th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Shibuya Song

9st 0lb

T: James Owen

7th

6

(7)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Shibuya Song

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Won a 1m4f Flat handicap for Ed Walker in July 2022 and over hurdles in September 2024 for Richard Phillips; well beaten at Southwell (1m6f, AW; 20-1) on stable debut nine days ago and needs to leave that effort well behind.

12/1

50/1

Form: 282156

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won at Chelmsford (1m5f, AW) in April on final run for Marco Botti but she's struggled on both outings since (1m4f/1m6f, good/AW).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(6)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sexy Rexy

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

led

33/1

9th

7

(6)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sexy Rexy

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

led

33/1

8th

5

(9)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sexy Rexy

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Grace Harris

Course winner but she came in last of ten in 1m4f handicap here ten days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

20/1

Form: 6-2334 BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Made it 0-12 when below-par favourite at Wetherby (2m, good to firm) last month but running really well on various ground previously and he can be in the mix if leaving his last run behind, following a 44-day break.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(1)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

15:24 Newcastle (AW)

Tarbat Ness

9st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Berry

Struggled at York in July after winning his previous start by a wide margin at Carlisle (2m1f, good), but got back on track with a solid effort at Newmarket last time; he's 2-2 over this C&D, both coming earlier this year, and has to be considered.

9/4

3rd

2

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newmarket (July)

Tarbat Ness

9st 12lb

J: Luke Catton

T: John Berry

Two wins at Newcastle (2m, AW) early this year and another at Carlisle (2m1f, good) last month; struggled at York last time but he had a wide draw and was badly hampered at a crucial stage; can put a line through that and he's not ruled out on this drop back in grade.

9/1

12th

7

(14)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Tarbat Ness

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John Berry

Two wins at Newcastle (2m, AW) early this year and another at Carlisle (2m1f, good) three weeks ago; this 7yo is up 5lb to a career-high mark and everything dropped right last time, but he's nevertheless entitled to respect having won in fine style.

9/1

Form: 055

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten at big prices on her three starts but she showed some staying potential when fifth at Carlisle (1m3f, good to soft) last time and this step up in trip could prompt improvement on handicap debut; interesting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(6)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:52 Goodwood

Spiced Rum

11st 5lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Stuart Kittow

2m1f Flat winner in 2023 (on heavy) and she also won for Stuart Kittow twice over hurdles early in 2024; runner-up twice from her three races for Kevin Philippart de Foy this May-July, all on AW, and is now back with her former trainer; one to consider seriously.

11/2

2nd

2

(8)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Spiced Rum

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

2m Flat winner in 2023 (on heavy) and she also won twice over hurdles in spring 2024 for Stuart Kittow; both runs for new yard were over 1m4f on Tapeta recently, with a lesser effort last time (despite starting favourite) but she could prove more potent with today's step back up in trip.

9/1

5th

2

(6)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Spiced Rum

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won twice over hurdles in spring 2024 for Stuart Kittow; pleasing start for new stable when 4l second of eight at Wolverhampton (1m4f; 15-2) last month, rallying; can build on that run and may go one better.

11/2

Non-runners

Thibault

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £6.60
Straight Forecast £5.41
Tricast £51.64
Trifecta £59.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cinnodin

POSTDATA:

Tin Fandango

LAMBOURN:

Russian Rumour

RP RATINGS:

Further Measure

The Times:

Cinnodin

Telegraph:

Cinnodin

The Sun:

Cinnodin

The Star:

Cinnodin

D Express:

Russian Rumour

The Guardian:

Tin Fandango

Daily Mail:

Tin Fandango

Daily Mirror:

Tin Fandango

Daily Record:

Tin Fandango