Newcastle
Today, February 27, 2025FlatClass 47fStandard
Verdict
Verdict
BARNABY is thriving on racing and had a few of these behind when finding a bit more improvement to notch his sixth C&D success 2 weeks ago. He looks sure to make another bold bid and is preferred to hat-trick seeking Longhaired General, who may get an uncontested lead again.
Barnaby
Longhaired General
William Dewhirst
7f Hcap
7f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. BarnabyJ: Warren FentimanT: Kevin RyanF: 11130-511
- Price History:
- 2.88
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
Verdict6-time C&D winner. Six wins from 17 Flat runs. Four wins from 11 runs last year. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D (7/2) 13 days ago, well positioned. Expected to be bang there again. - 4. Longhaired GeneralJ: William PyleT: Craig LidsterF: 462231-1
- Price History:
- 4.33
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
Verdict4/1, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at this course (8f) 12 days ago, very much having run of race. More needed to complete hat-trick but may get an uncontested lead again. - 3. William DewhirstJ: Paul MulrennanT: Ben HaslamF: 6112-1116
- Price History:
- 4.33
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
Verdict4-time C&D winner. Seven wins from 23 Flat runs. Latest win here in January. 9/4, not seen to best effect bidding for 4-timer when 3¾ lengths sixth of 10 to Barnaby in handicap at this C&D 13 days ago. Respected. 
2. Flying FletcherJ: Oisin James OrrT: Richard FaheyF: 51/7139-39- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 6
VerdictCourse winner. Latest win here in November. Last of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 6/1) 6 days ago.
5. Kings SchoolJ: Kaiya FraserT: Gemma TuttyF: 2411-4389- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictC&D winner. Latest win here in December. 8½ lengths ninth of 10 to Barnaby in handicap at this C&D (9/1) 13 days ago, missing break.
6. DanielsflyerJ: S. B. KirraneT: David ThompsonF: 1942069-0- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
Verdict3-time C&D winner. Four wins from 11 runs last year. 10¼ lengths last of 10 to Barnaby in handicap (40/1) at this C&D 13 days ago.- Unnamed Favourite
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