Bad mistake costly for Barney backers

>>There was a close three-way finish to division one of the 6f handicap at Newcastle when 12-1 chance Wahaab joined well-backed 9-2 market leader More Beau to dead-heat after trading at 1,000 in running on Betfair.

Wahaab hit no shorter than 4.5 and was available at 50 when photo betting opened as More Beau looked to have held on.

Third-placed Be Royale was also popular and touched 1.14 before losing out by just a nose.

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Graeme RodwayDeputy betting editor

Published on 7 November 2016inHorse racing tips

Last updated 18:47, 7 November 2016

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