October 29 / 17.30 Newcastle (AW)

17.30

Standard To Slow

Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
8 (11)
Jez Bomb

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 124161

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three wins since cheekpieces went on in the summer, making it 2-2 at Wolverhampton when getting up to win by a neck (8.6f) ten days ago; 3lb higher but still shortlisted if proving as effective back here.
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5th

5

(1)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Beverley

Jez Bomb

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Sam England

Multiple winner but a 7lb rise for winning so well at Pontefract triggered a career-high mark off which he disappointed back there two weeks ago; handles good to soft but slower ground asks questions of him.

14/1

7th

3

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Jez Bomb

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Won here (1m, good) in June on first course visit; no match for the winner when second here (1m, good to firm) next time but he returned to winning ways in commanding fashion over today's C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; a 7lb rise takes him to a career-high mark but he has to be respected.

9/2

1st

4

(2)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

16:30 Pontefract

Jez Bomb

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Sam England

Back down to 1m when first and second in his last two outings, on his only appearances at this track; an in-form candidate who has plenty of earlier form at 1m2f, including an AW win; respected.

5/4

11/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 449131 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Four wins over C&D this year; not always the easiest as he needs his effort timing just right but Billy Loughane has struck up a good relationship with him (2-2) and rode him to a tee when successful a week ago; 5lb penalty shouldn't prevent another big effort if things pan out favourably.
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2nd

1

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Four C&D wins in 2024 (including a Class 5); unfortunate (hampered) not to justify market support when runner-up to Dinah Myte here in June; excuse - bled from nose - next time; recent Southwell run (fifth) should have him spot on for this.

9/2

5th

3

(13)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ruth Carr

The last four of his five wins were over 1m on Newcastle Tapeta (hampered on sole start here); looked an unlucky loser at Newcastle on penultimate start but bled from the nose when a disappointing favourite there on latest; player if straight back to form.

11/2

8th

3

(11)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Four C&D wins; attracted market support and looked an unlucky loser, hitting the line strongly after being hampered at a crucial stage over C&D (100-30 favourite, beaten a head) three weeks ago; still fairly weighted after a small upward nudge; holds an obvious chance.

4/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2-6385

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo (0-5) who finished a distant runner-up to a nice sort on his Southwell debut (7f, Tapeta) last December and was only beaten 2l into fifth of 14 at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) this month; shortlist material.
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5th

6

(7)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:28 Lingfield (AW)

Midnights Dream

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

Four solid efforts this summer once fitted with a visor; should remain competitive.

8/1

3rd

3

(10)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Midnights Dream

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Dual winner last year (7f/1m; AW/good to firm) when trained by Roger Varian; has dropped in the weights and his last two efforts have been good, including when runner-up to On Key over this C&D two weeks ago, despite a wide trip; considered.

7/1

2nd

4

(12)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Midnights Dream

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Dual winner for Roger Varian (7f/1m; AW/good to firm); has slipped to a good mark and he halted the slide in his fortunes with a third at Yarmouth; considered despite an awkward draw.

5/1

16/1

Form: 500083

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Losing run up to 17, but he ran his best race for a while when beaten 4l into third of ten behind Barleybrown over C&D five weeks ago; now 11lb better off but he does need to step up again if he is to reverse the placings.
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8th

6

(1)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wyvern

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Does most racing now at Newcastle, the scene of his last three wins; off for six weeks since finishing well held behind Captain Pickles over C&D.

20/1

Form: 3-6556

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Placed a couple of times on turf for Tom Dascombe, but no obvious improvement for the change of stable after four months off at Beverley (7f, good) five weeks ago; more needed if he is to make it 11th-time lucky.
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9th

8

(2)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Overlooked

10st 7lb

J: Miss Hannah Dring

T: Harriet Bethell

Longstanding maiden but he's in a consistent vein of form and went down by only half a length in first-time blinkers over C&D most recently; in the mix, with the blinds retained.

4/1

2nd

1

(8)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Overlooked

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Harriet Bethell

20-race maiden but hasn't been far away on last two starts, latest when hemmed in against the far rail when fourth of nine at Musselburgh (1m, good) 13 days ago; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims at least.

7/2

Form: -53674

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
0-6 and not really threatened in three handicaps since joining this yard, the latest when fourth of nine over C&D a fortnight ago; others make more appeal despite another 3lb drop.
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8th

7

(4)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:30 Carlisle

Ravishing Beauty

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

C&D win (soft) in June off a 2lb lower mark; solid efforts in defeat since and the forecast rain won't be a problem; still needs the new headgear to squeeze out a bit more.

10/1

4th

4

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:06 Southwell (AW)

Ravishing Beauty

9st 11lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Triple turf winner who scored at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June and has finished a respectable third at Pontefract in her last two starts; still unexposed on AW and she should be in the mix again back in this sphere.

7/1

3rd

1

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

20:52 Pontefract

Ravishing Beauty

10st 0lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Took this prize 12 months ago and she's back in excellent form of late, scoring at Carlisle (1m) before third of seven over C&D 26 days ago; merits serious consideration in her follow-up bid.

2/1

9/1

Form: 437152 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner this year (7-62 on grass) and just 1-15 on the AW, albeit the win came here; his overall C&D record reads 1445424422 and he should go well again despite a 1lb rise.
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2nd

3

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:45 Ripon

Little Ted

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Quirky sort who has sometimes snatched defeat from the jaws of victory this season, partly through idling in front; has the ability to record a fourth C&D win, provided new headgear works a treat.

11/4

4th

9

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Little Ted

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has three C&D wins to his name, including this race in 2023; retains ability but threw away a golden opportunity at Leicester last month and a subsequent Newcastle run was below his recent best too; minor money perhaps his best hope.

14/1

6th

4

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Little Ted

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tim Easterby

The winner of nine races, including C&D, and arrives in good form having finished second in three of his last four races; did rather throw away his latest start at Leicester though, surging to the lead 1f out but dossing in front and picked off close home; has the ability to win but he will need producing late.

7/2

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 535008 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Six of his seven wins have come over 7f-1m2f here and he is now 3lb lower than when last successful; not at his best lately (particularly poor over C&D a fortnight ago) and may be best watched for now.
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12th

10

(12)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: David Thompson

10-47 on AW, with all bar one of those wins coming at Newcastle (7f-1m2f); now sits 3lb below his last winning mark, and Tom Kiely-Marshall's 5lb claim is a bonus, but seems to have lost his way; may strip fitter for 7f course comeback run.

40/1

11

(2)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Nine course wins to his name, mainly in the early months of the year; 50-1 for his C&D return a month ago, when well behind a few of these, and needs a big step forward.

25/1

12th

12

(11)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: David Thompson

Nine of his ten wins have come at this track (7f-1m2f) but last success was 13 months ago and he finished down the field here in his final two runs last year; looks opposable back from a break.

16/1

8/1

Form: 751484

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Responded well to the fitting of a hood when off the mark at Ayr (1m2f, good) in July and, having blown the start, he caught the eye when fourth of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) this month; not sure this shorter trip is in his favour, though.
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2nd

9

(13)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Dingwall

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Three-time winner (8.5f-1m2f) who is often slowly away; ran well when third at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) last time in a race won by a subsequent winner; has since left Iain Jardine having been bought for £5,000; has the hood removed for his stable debut and has stamina to prove.

10/1

3rd

8

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

12:15 Doncaster

Dingwall

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Iain Jardine

Has never won above Class 6 and doesn't look as if he's about to put that right; consistent spell has been terminated by his form taking a dip in last few runs.

14/1

25/1

Form: 283140 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
In good form earlier in the year with wins on handicap/stable debut over C&D in February and at Hamilton (1m1f, good) in May; latest effort back here 11 days ago can be forgiven (saddle slipped), but he still needs to get back on track.
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12th

7

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Redondo

9st 11lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: D Donovan

Won over this trip at Hamilton (good) for Daragh Bourke in June, but they didn't go quick enough for him when fourth of eight back there (good) the following month; makes his stable debut in a first-time hood after 68 days off and worth monitoring in the market.

10/1

4th

2

(3)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

21:00 Hamilton

Redondo

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

The last two of his three wins have come at this track and latest was over C&D (good) three weeks ago; up 5lb but he hit a personal best with that stylish success and the form has been franked by the third since; big player again in his bid to make it 3-3 at this track.

2/1

1st

6

(1)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

17:55 Hamilton

Redondo

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Two wins last year, the second coming at this track (1m1f, good) off today's mark; promising seasonal return when second at Carlisle (1m3f, good to soft) 19 days ago; that form has taken some knocks since but still no surprise to see him go well.

4/1

Form: 44500

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Some ability when fourth in a couple of Tapeta novices (including over 7f here) in January, but not built on that in just three outings since; enough to prove.
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14th

5

(6)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 44y

14:55 Thurles

Robs Umberella

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: T J O’Mara

0-11 and shown nothing in two turf runs; they've both come on soft ground and a drying surface may help but it was a low-key yard debut at Cork last month.

16/1

5

(3)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Cork

Robs Umberella

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: T J O’Mara

10-race maiden; went close at Chelmsford in December but didn't back that up in two subsequent AW runs and bought for just 4,500gns since; off 239 days and others appeal more.

20/1

7th

8

(9)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Robs Umberella

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Still to get his head in front but he comes here in decent nick, sixth of 11 in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 25 days ago; shortlisted off an easing mark.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.40
Straight Forecast £20.96
Tricast £48.82
Trifecta £69.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Barleybrown

The Times:

Jez Bomb

RP RATINGS:

Midnight's Dream

The Guardian:

Dingwall

Daily Record:

Jez Bomb

POSTDATA:

Barleybrown

Telegraph:

Barleybrown

Daily Mail:

Barleybrown

D Express:

Barleybrown

Daily Mirror:

Barleybrown

The Sun:

Barleybrown

The Star:

Barleybrown