March 07 / 20.30 Newcastle (AW)

20.30

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £5862.08
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Classified Stakes

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 635-52

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden but he arrives in good form, not enjoying a clear passage when runner-up to Retirement Beckons in classified event over C&D six days ago; weighted to turn the tables here so big shout.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
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9th

11

(9)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

8st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Five-time winner over 6f-1m2f here, the latest from 3lb lower over 7f in January; capable of playing a part if this sets up for his closing style.

13/2

5th

7

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:13 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile sort; narrowly beat Ardaddy at Newcastle (7f) in January; creditable fourth at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last time; not ruled out.

7/1

8th

7

(2)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile 6yo who had form over all sorts of trips last year and just did enough to hold off Ardaddy over C&D one week ago; recent 3lb rise is probably enough to leave him a shade vulnerable, though.

6/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 700-32

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who has resumed from seven months off in very good nick, cheekpieces on when runner-up in classified event over C&D a fortnight ago; blinkers go on now and she can go well again.
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No / Draw
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8th

8

(7)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:50 Thirsk

Eva Rosie

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Four wins on AW this year (1m-1m3f); came up short off this mark at Southwell three weeks ago and she has something to prove on turf.

16/1

7

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Eva Rosie

9st 10lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Stella Barclay

Started the year in ordinary form in classified events but she's made great progress and won four times on Tapeta since, over 1m2f, 1m3f (on this course) and 1m; that latter win was gained in fine style and she's a major contender despite the 6lb rise.

11/2

1

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Eva Rosie

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Won over 1m2f here in March and followed up over further at Southwell; form has dipped since.

8/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 5-6164 D BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Gained her first success since early 2022 at Southwell in January and not disgraced when fourth to Retirement Beckons over C&D six days ago; shortlisted.
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9th

2

(11)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:10 Southwell (AW)

Copper Mountain

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two wins (0-65 and classified) to show from eight C&D starts, but has offered too little back here either side of March's Newcastle classified success and it's three years now since her most recent handicap score.

20/1

9th

2

(11)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:10 Southwell (AW)

Copper Mountain

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two wins (0-65 and classified) to show from eight C&D starts, but has offered too little back here either side of March's Newcastle classified success and it's three years now since her most recent handicap score.

20/1

9th

8

(9)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Copper Mountain

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two-time C&D winner; off the mark for the year with a snug win in a 7f classified event at Newcastle 17 days ago, asserting in the final 100 yards; more on her plate back in a handicap but holds each-way claims.

10/1

Form: -63375 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Without a victory since 2021 but he posted a fair fifth to Retirement Beckons over C&D last time; others remain more persuasive though.
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8th

8

(2)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Coco Bean

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Helen Cuthbert

This veteran was enterprisingly ridden when back up in trip to contest other division to three of these in C&D classified 12 days ago and he did well to stick on for second once the favourite had swept past; opposable back in handicap company.

25/1

2nd

4

(4)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Coco Bean

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Helen Cuthbert

raced wide, pulled hard, prominent early, led and went clear after 1f, went further clear after 3f

20/1

10th

10

(5)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Coco Bean

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Helen Cuthbert

Losing run up to 50 and didn't show enough when behind two of these over C&D ten days ago to suggest that the drought is about to end.

33/1

Form: 7-9071 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Ended a run of poor efforts with 50-1 success in classified event over C&D six days ago by over 1l from Ana Emaraaty; he needs to back it up now (also 4lb worse off with that rival).
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8th

6

(6)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Retirement Beckons

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Has gone 0-17 since winning over C&D last March at 50-1; ran the odd fair race last year but trailed home last here three weeks ago.

20/1

10th

7

(2)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Retirement Beckons

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

slowly away

25/1

20/1

Form: 900U0-

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Has yet to finish higher than ninth in his six starts to date, only 11th in 1m Dundalk handicap on his final run for Johnny Levins in December; needs this yard switch to spark a major improvement.
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7th

10

(2)

18th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:15 Beverley

Capernoity

9st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Peter Niven

Ex-Irish maiden who has weak claims on overall form; no improvement for new yard and suffered a heavy defeat over 1m2f most recently; drops back in trip.

25/1

11th

14

(7)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

Capernoity

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Peter Niven

Ex-Irish maiden; saddle slipped last time (second run for new yard); holds poor claims on overall form; tongue-tie fitted.

16/1

11

(5)

6th May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Capernoity

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Peter Niven

Ex-Irish maiden who holds weak claims on form and is best watched unless the market speaks positively; returns to turf on third start for new stable.

16/1

33/1

Form: 5-6788

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Yet to make the frame in his seven outings, beating only one over C&D a fortnight ago; it's easy to look elsewhere.
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5th

7

(7)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Knight Of Magic

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: James Owen

Has three wins on AW, including two here (one over C&D); tends to race freely and needs to settle better to fulfil his potential; second over hurdles two weeks ago.

8/1

2nd

4

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 111y

Class 4

14:40 Exeter

Knight Of Magic

11st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Gained a third win on the AW in February (1m6f) but regressed in his last four starts; 0-6 as a hurdler and returns to this discipline for the first time since pulled up in a handicap last summer for Chris Grant; hardly solid but this is a poor race.

100/30

8th

10

(4)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Knight Of Magic

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

Successful three times (1m3f, 1m4f and 1m6f) this January/February, with the last two wins at this track; way below form on last two outings (headstrong on Saturday) but he has bounced back before.

6/1

7/1

Form: 804-06

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Tongue tied and not disgraced when sixth of nine in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap 17 days ago; cheekpieces go on now but it's still 12 outings since his sole success.
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8th

8

(4)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Maraakiz

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Tongue tied and not disgraced when sixth of nine in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap 17 days ago; cheekpieces go on now but it's still 12 outings since his sole success.

7/1

6th

9

(8)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maraakiz

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Won at Chelmsford (7f, AW) on his debut in November 2020 but he's 0-11 since and has finished tailed off in six of his last seven starts; has dropped a long way in the weights and he ran well on his penultimate run but he was beaten 38l at Newcastle last time; opposable.

16/1

11th

5

(1)

4th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Maraakiz

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ewan Whillans

Chelmsford winner for William Haggas as a 2yo who showed little after returning from a mammoth absence last July, but much better when beaten just over a length into fourth of 12 at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) four weeks ago; major player if building on that from the same mark.

6/1

Form: 600-69

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Only poor form shown to date and he pulled too hard in a first-time tongue tie when last of nine over C&D six days ago; he's hard to make a case for.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(1)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Fulltime

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ex-Irish maiden who has achieved little in 1m classified races at this course for new yard; this drop in distance needs to make a difference.

40/1

9th

6

(3)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Fulltime

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Rebecca Menzies

Only poor form shown to date and he pulled too hard in a first-time tongue tie when last of nine over C&D six days ago; he's hard to make a case for.

33/1

9th

6

(8)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Fulltime

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Rebecca Menzies

Showed no significant promise in Ireland last year (four runs) but made fairly encouraging stable debut when sixth over C&D behind Ledger last week (first-time cheekpieces), having persistently been denied a clear run; tongue-tie added today; further progress possible.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.00
Straight Forecast £23.93
Trifecta £80.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ana Emaraaty

Daily Mail:

Eva Rosie

RP RATINGS:

Copper Mountain

The Sun:

Eva Rosie

Daily Record:

Eva Rosie

POSTDATA:

Ana Emaraaty

Telegraph:

Ana Emaraaty

The Guardian:

Ana Emaraaty

D Express:

Ana Emaraaty

Daily Mirror:

Ana Emaraaty

The Star:

Ana Emaraaty

The Times:

Copper Mountain