March 22 / 18.45 Newcastle (AW)

18.45

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: -67553

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Maiden whose best form is at sprint trips and he's gone nowhere for a yard that's often done well with others' castoffs; had some headgear experiments, hood left off today with tongue-tie retained.
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4

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miakoda

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Three 7f wins this year, including on Tapeta, and only 1lb higher than for the latest; well short of his best on his last two runs (slowly away latest); revival not out of the question.

10/1

6

(8)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Leicester

Miakoda

9st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Three wins over 7f this season, the first on Tapeta at Newcastle and the last two (Chepstow, Brighton) on fast ground; not at his best on Tapeta last time but could still go well.

9/1

5th

8

(5)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Miakoda

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Won at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month before a respectable fourth of ten at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 38 days ago; has won over this C&D and can go well.

3/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 0778-8

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Made no impact on handicap debut (7f, turf) in August and wasn't seen again until getting hampered, beaten at the time, over C&D 18 days ago; needs a fairly large step forward.
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7th

11

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

I Can Boogy

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Has run well in classifieds on AW this year, winning such an event at Newcastle (1m) in February, but has not been as good in a couple of handicaps; well handicapped on her best turf form.

8/1

6th

8

(4)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

I Can Boogy

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Started 2026 with 1m classified success at Newcastle and posted a solid third of 11 in similar event there (7f) last time; this course winner needs considering.

5/1

3rd

3

(4)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

I Can Boogy

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

First then second in 1m course classified events on her first two starts this year; only sixth in a course handicap latest (1m again) but capable of bouncing back; 7f winner last year.

5/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 98-86

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Promising turf debut when seriously hampered; can take a good hold and he was lit up by an early bump on handicap debut over C&D recently, after which he couldn't get cover; capable of better in a less competitive affair if the race plays out better for him.
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10

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Flamborough Head

8st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Proved resurgent with keeping-on fifth over C&D last time; may ideally need a return to further but is attractively weighted; won off 5lb higher here (1m) in April.

8/1

5th

12

(12)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Flamborough Head

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Sole success came here over 1m in April off a mark 4lb higher than today but he's been well beaten in recent starts; now back on grass.

25/1

10th

4

(2)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Flamborough Head

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Sole success came at Ripon (1m, good) in April off 1lb higher mark but hasn't troubled the judge in recent starts; makes return to AW and needs to show improvement.

16/1

Form: 7027-8

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Best handicap form by some way when runner-up in useful 1m event here in December (first-time visor; Falaise Blanc fourth); lesser efforts since, either side of a break; leaving off the visor needs to freshen him up.
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9th

9

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Precious Spartan

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

Progressive after joining this yard last May, winning three times at Ripon (1m, good) and posting a close third at Ayr (1m, soft) in September when last seen; the drop back to 7f might not be ideal on his reappearance but he's one to consider nevertheless.

11/1

8

(5)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Precious Spartan

9st 5lb

J: Archie Young

T: Patrick Neville

Returning to 1m from further is a good thing but all his best form is on drier ground.

40/1

7th

10

(11)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

17:27 Haydock

Precious Spartan

9st 1lb

J: Archie Young

T: Patrick Neville

Won three at Ripon from his six starts for this yard; those wins were 1m, however, and his form was not as good when tried over 1m2f, including when tailed off on latest start; big questions to answer over new trip.

20/1

40/1

Form: 890-

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Beaten upwards of 13l in three qualifying runs at 6f and 7f for Philip Kirby as 2yo; had wind surgery since the latest of them in October; ordinary handicaps offer more scope but likely other days; yard debut.
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9th

17

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Zivas Star

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

0-19 but the odd run has hinted at better and she's only been beaten around 3l in two runs here (5f/6f, good to firm) this season; looks worth another try at this trip and she could get involved.

33/1

7th

10

(11)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Zivas Star

9st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Simon Whitaker

0-18 but the odd run has hinted at better and she wasn't beaten far on her Doncaster return two weeks ago (5f, good to firm); not a solid option but could sneak into the frame.

20/1

7th

15

(17)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Zivas Star

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Simon Whitaker

0-17 and just one handicap run that makes her of interest, namely her close third at Ripon last July; absent for 139 days and others have more pressing claims.

40/1

7/1

Form: 3724-7

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Four defeats in AW handicaps but 1m was a shade too far on this track in December and he didn't have a chance to show what he could do back over C&D 18 days ago after a break; can be involved with a clear run.
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2nd

10

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:22 Hamilton

Falaise Blanc

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Won at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last August and runner-up at Musselburgh (1m4f, good to soft) next time; however, he's been well below that level so far this season and a major turnaround is necessary.

16/1

8th

11

(7)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Falaise Blanc

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Sole win from 19 attempts came off this mark at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last August and he's also effective on turf; however, he's been soundly beaten on his three outings this spring.

20/1

6th

8

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Falaise Blanc

8st 7lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Came good off a similar mark at Newcastle (1m2f) last summer but well held in two outings there this year; his hopes are pinned on a change of headgear (first-time cheekpieces for blinkers) sparking a revival.

11/1

Form: 584

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Big prices for all three runs at sprint trips, improving each time and keeping on in fourth of five on this track three weeks ago; should stay 7f on pedigree and there could be more in the offing now handicapping; worth market check in first-time headgear.
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7th

2

(3)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Triple Wishes

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

slowly away, towards rear

5/1

4th

5

(4)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Triple Wishes

8st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 1f out, rallied inside final 110yds, no impression

33/1

10

(5)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Triple Wishes

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

28-1 on her Southwell debut (5f, Tapeta) last month and was never involved before finishing a 10l fifth nine; looked inexperienced in that race but she needs a transformation on this step up in trip; yard also runs Sharon Curly.

25/1

20/1

Form: 05-65

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Minor form so far, failing to improve for the switch to a handicap, over C&D last month; needs the fitting of a hood to be a big help.
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8

(1)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

18:33 Ayr

Nave Force

9st 0lb

J: Archie Young

T: Linda Perratt

Has achieved little to date, including on turf debut at Carlisle when finishing last (6f handicap).

50/1

12th

10

(4)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:15 Carlisle

Nave Force

9st 1lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Linda Perratt

Only run on Tapeta to date and has achieved little, including in a hood (off today) when last seen ten weeks ago; trainer, who also saddles Jackchester, is best known for older horses and boasts an ordinary record with 3yos in recent times.

33/1

12th

10

(4)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:15 Carlisle

Nave Force

9st 1lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Linda Perratt

Only run on Tapeta to date and has achieved little, including in a hood (off today) when last seen ten weeks ago; trainer, who also saddles Jackchester, is best known for older horses and boasts an ordinary record with 3yos in recent times.

33/1

Form: 0-552

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Well held in first three sprint runs but despite racing freely from off the pace she found plenty to go down narrowly on handicap debut at Southwell (6f), just unable to get past a determined rival; worth a go over 7f; respected.
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10th

13

(5)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Sandinyourshoes

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Stella Barclay

Sole 3yo in the field; achieved best effort over 6f (on AW) but elements of her pedigree suggest this new trip is worth exploring; interesting at the weights.

13/2

7th

6

(9)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

Sandinyourshoes

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Stella Barclay

All five races have been on the AW, best run when second at Southwell in February (6f); well beaten behind Miakoda over 7f at Newcastle next time; makes turf debut after 85-day break.

12/1

9th

9

(11)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Sandinyourshoes

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Stella Barclay

always behind

3/1

25/1

Form: 870-

Last run: 262 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Well held in three runs over sprint trips; mixed messages from pedigree regarding ideal trip but two siblings won on AW and he's open to improvement now handicapping even if this may be needed back from layoff.
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9

(1)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Crimson Lad

9st 0lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Jessica Macey

Limited maiden and there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel; having first run beyond 7f.

25/1

7th

14

(8)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

Crimson Lad

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Jessica Macey

Poor maiden who beat only one home in 7f Chelmsford handicap 26 days ago; others are much preferred.

25/1

7th

14

(8)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

Crimson Lad

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Jessica Macey

Poor maiden who beat only one home in 7f Chelmsford handicap 26 days ago; others are much preferred.

25/1

11th
4 (12)
Hardlass

7/1

Form: 050-44

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Looked to have more to offer as a sprinter when coming home nicely into fourth in a good race for the grade here (5f) in January, then kept on at the same pace at Wolverhampton since; pedigree suggests 7f should be within her scope if the change of tempo doesn't catch her out.
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9th

9

(4)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Hardlass

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Joe Ponting

Twice a runner-up for this yard but remains a maiden and was beaten a long way over C&D latest; tongue-tie now tried.

16/1

9th

9

(4)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Hardlass

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Joe Ponting

Twice a runner-up for this yard but remains a maiden and was beaten a long way over C&D latest; tongue-tie now tried.

16/1

11th

12

(11)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:22 Bath

Hardlass

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Joe Ponting

Runner-up in two of her five starts for this stable, including C&D, but they were in weak events and this looks more competitive.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 544

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Rank outsider for all three starts, getting closest when beaten nearly 6l in C&D novice run at a slow pace on her second start; needs a bit more than she's shown so far at 1m and 7f but this is her best chance yet.
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3

(4)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:35 Catterick

Call Me Audrey

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Rebecca Menzies

Seems a poor maiden on balance and she failed to beat a rival in 1m4f handicap at Beverley last time, having hung badly left on the first bend; hard to warm to.

12/1

3

(4)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:35 Catterick

Call Me Audrey

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Rebecca Menzies

Seems a poor maiden on balance and she failed to beat a rival in 1m4f handicap at Beverley last time, having hung badly left on the first bend; hard to warm to.

12/1

8th

8

(5)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:42 Beverley

Call Me Audrey

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Rebecca Menzies

Six-race maiden; posted an improved effort, neck second, at Wolverhampton (upped to 1m4f, AW) most recently; may remain competitive, provided that form is backed up.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £90.00
Straight Forecast £78.66
Tricast £465.74
Trifecta £491.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Sandinyourshoes

POSTDATA:

Miakoda

SPOTLIGHT:

Flamborough Head

Daily Mail:

Triple Wishes

The Times:

Sandinyourshoes

Telegraph:

Sandinyourshoes

The Guardian:

Sandinyourshoes

Daily Mirror:

Sandinyourshoes

D Express:

Flamborough Head

The Sun:

Triple Wishes

NEWMARKET:

Miakoda

The Star:

Miakoda

Daily Record:

Miakoda