The real story lies in recent form and in the riding partnership with David Allan. Over his last six races, Barmyblade has shown enough to suggest he knows how to win when the moment comes: a first place, a fourth, a second, a couple of mid-field finishes, and one poor run. That's not the record of a horse in terminal decline. Allan, his regular pilot, has partnered him twice in seven rides together and won both times — a 29 percent win rate that's well above the horse's career average. When the right jockey and horse click, good things happen.
Most tellingly, Barmyblade's last win came at Catterick Bridge on 22 July 2026, just three months ago. That wasn't a lucky day; he'd won at the same track on his debut at Catterick in April 2025, suggesting the horse genuinely suits that course. For a Class 6 horse, owning a track where it performs above its average level is a genuine asset. With Easterby's yard sending out 128 winners this season — a sign of a stable firing on all cylinders — Barmyblade remains part of a healthy operation. He is no star, but he is a reliable sort with a winning frame of mind and a place to run where he belongs.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catterick Bridge Sharp |
7 | 2 wins, 1 second, 4 other | 26 Aug | 28.6% |
| Ripon Sharp |
7 | 2 wins, 1 second, 1 third, 3 other | 17 Jun | 28.6% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
3 | 1 win, 2 other | 1 Jul | 33.3% |
| Beverley Undulating |
3 | 3 other | 14 Jul | 0% |
| Redcar Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 7 May | 0% |
| Ayr Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 28 Apr | 0% |
| York Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 13 Jun | 0% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 6 Jul | 0% |
| Chester Tight |
1 | 1 other | 15 Jun | 0% |
| Nottingham Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 19 May | 0% |
| Pontefract Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 5 Oct | 0% |