March 28 / 19.30 Southwell (AW)

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

  • Prize money: £4919.96
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 648-41 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on his 2yo efforts when a close fourth in a handicap at Lingfield last month; better for that run when narrowly seeing off Bits And Bobs at Kempton (again 7f) four weeks ago; 2lb rise in what looks a deeper race could scupper the follow-up.
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2nd

3

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:15 Epsom

Silver Trumpet

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Acts on good to firm and good to soft; has a patchy profile and was well held at Brighton last time, but he made it 2-4 at Epsom when scoring over C&D on his penultimate; has claims if he can recapture that form and he's in the mix back at this track.

4/1

5th

1

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

17:30 Brighton

Silver Trumpet

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Bounced back from below-par run with narrow win at Epsom (7f, good to firm) last month and remains well treated after subsequent 2lb nudge; high on the list.

5/2

1st

3

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:15 Epsom

Silver Trumpet

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Didn't fire on Tapeta three weeks ago but began this campaign with three respectable runs and is now only 3lb higher than when winning easily by nearly 5l over C&D (good) last summer; dangerous to ignore.

7/2

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6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 3-14 D BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Confirmed the promise of his Wolverhampton debut when cosily seeing off his eight rivals in a Chelmsford maiden in January (both 7f); red-hot favourite for his handicap debut at Wolverhampton last month (8.6f) but he raced too freely and could manage only fourth of the five runners; too soon to write him off and he's clearly thought to be better than his mark.
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5th

5

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:40 Epsom

Super Hit

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Owen

Won twice in July, including here (1m2f, good), and his last two runs have seen him hamstrung by pulling far too hard; drops in trip on what will likely be the slowest ground he has encountered; risky.

6/1

7th

2

(7)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Super Hit

10st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: James Owen

Won twice over 1m2f last month (good and good to firm); pulled his chance away when third to Mariner at Doncaster 16 days ago; stamina for 1m4f has to be taken on trust but Henry Callan is 5-7 for James Owen and he should give it another good go.

9/2

3rd

1

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 6

15:40 Doncaster

Super Hit

9st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

All the better for a hood returning, winning two of his last three races; overcame some traffic issues to prevail narrowly at Windsor 12 days ago (1m2f, good to firm); 3lb higher.

8/11

Form: 563-2

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Promise over this trip for Charlie Fellowes as a 2yo and took a step forward on Saturday's handicap/stable debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f), finding only a similarly unexposed rival who got first run on him too strong; due to be 4lb higher from this weekend and of obvious interest with the drop in trip unlikely to be an issue.
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3rd

4

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Yaajooz

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Downey

T: Michael & David Easterby

Inconsistent gelding who was below par in three runs in the spring; has gone well fresh more than once, though, and returns from three months off on a career-low mark, so no surprise to see him fare better; keep an eye on the market.

12/1

12th

16

(14)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Yaajooz

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a 1m selling handicap (good to firm) at Thirsk when with George Boughey; has gone close a couple of times for this yard, including here (1m, good) 12 months ago when 3lb higher; below par in both starts this season but not written off.

20/1

9th

5

(10)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Yaajooz

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went close off this mark over C&D last backend and a good test over this trip is fine; quiet on his turf comeback and only has a selling handicap win to his name but he's quite capable.

16/1

9/1

Form: 233322 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Newcastle as a 2yo; he's been a model of consistency in handicaps there (7f-1m) all year and is highly likely to run his race, but might find a couple too strong once more.
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11th

7

(6)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Likeashadow

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Alan Brown

Saddle slipped when pulled up last time; best form on the AW and hasn't been running well enough before that to suggest he can take this.

14/1

11th

7

(6)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Likeashadow

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Alan Brown

Saddle slipped when pulled up last time; best form on the AW and hasn't been running well enough before that to suggest he can take this.

14/1

10

(6)

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:20 Beverley

Likeashadow

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Alan Brown

Ran well on AW as recently as last November and he's tumbled down the weights since, but for good reason; needs to get back on track.

33/1

Form: 06752-

Last run: 130 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Bumped into one who was well ahead of his mark at Newcastle when last seen in November (1m); should have more to offer this year and Silvestre De Sousa takes over for the first time.
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4th

8

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Berry Clever

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Chris Dwyer

Unraced here and three of his four wins have been at Kempton where he was a running-on fourth last time over 7f; won't mind returning to 1m and he has competitive turf form on slow and fast ground.

7/1

4th

11

(7)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Berry Clever

8st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

His three AW wins have all been at Kempton including two over C&D; made the breakthrough on turf at Yarmouth in May and he's run respectably there in his last two starts; now goes back up in grade but he's not ruled out back on Polytrack.

10/1

4th

3

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

18:49 Yarmouth

Berry Clever

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Three of his four wins have been on the AW and the other came over this C&D in May off a 3lb lower mark than today's; ran respectably over 1m here four weeks ago and holds solid claims back down in trip.

3/1

14/1

Form: 36226-

Last run: 184 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
0-10 as a 2yo but placed on six occasions, including his one start on AW; returns from six months off with his yard going well and Oisin Murphy is a positive booking.
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7th

5

(4)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Leicester

Mullins Beach

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Rod Millman

reared in stalls before start, led but pestered, headed and weakened over 1f out

7/1

7th

3

(5)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:10 Chepstow

Mullins Beach

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Rod Millman

Not much luck before finally off the mark last time at the expense of a subsequent winner; a 2lb rise is fair enough, especially with the promising Jack Doughty taking off 5lb, and he has a decent chance of following up.

5/2

1st

2

(5)

26th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:50 Ffos Las

Mullins Beach

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Maiden (0-13); regularly placed (5f-7f); hasn't been at his best in three runs this year, although there were some mitigating circumstances at Salisbury (6f) last time; others preferred.

7/1

Form: 09-872

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Initially struggled over sprint trips for this yard but having dropped in the weights he returned to form when second over this trip at Kempton three weeks ago; 1lb higher but not yet exposed at 7f.
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9th

9

(1)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Interestnpenalties

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Gained breakthrough win over C&D in April off today's mark; has run creditably in defeat on turf since and should make his presence felt.

6/1

3rd

3

(6)

17th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:20 Brighton

Interestnpenalties

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold

6/1

2nd

6

(6)

25th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:10 Yarmouth

Interestnpenalties

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

AW winner who is 0-8 on turf but is threatening to put that right, having finished second at Brighton (1m/7f, good/good to firm) the last twice; this in-form contender has to enter calculations.

4/1

16/1

Form: 494-75

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far on nursery debut at Kempton in November (favourite) on final run for Richard Hannon; modest in two runs for new yard in January, after which he was gelded; eased in grade today but others may prove better treated.
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9th

3

(7)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Ascot

Stratocracy

10st 5lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Has run well in competitive handicaps this summer, notably his third of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) two runs ago; big shout on that form if he can brush off his below-par effort at Newbury.

10/1

5th

3

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:58 Newbury

Stratocracy

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Ended 2025 with a 7f win at Chelmsford and he has run well in competitive handicaps on turf this summer, most recently finishing third of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; no obvious reason why he wouldn't make another bold bid.

11/2

3rd

6

(15)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Stratocracy

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Sixth of 22 over C&D (good) in May on reappearance and further respectable efforts when fifth of 14 on his next two starts (7f, good to firm); however, he needs something extra to return to winning ways today.

20/1

Form: -80524

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his debut win and although he's run some fair races this winter, he's twice finished behind Silver Trumpet; not at his best at Newcastle last time and others are stronger for win purposes.
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3

(9)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Bits And Bobs

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Turf winner for a previous yard; 0-8 for current stable and has posted two duck eggs since returned to AW; not the percentage call.

25/1

11th

7

(11)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bits And Bobs

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Walford

Placed at Musselburgh and Thirsk in July but has finished last on his two most recent starts; hard to fancy.

25/1

12th

8

(11)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bits And Bobs

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Just one win to his name from 21 starts; chance on this summer's best efforts but his last two runs have been over 1m1f and 1m2f and he now drops to sprinting; others are safer.

14/1

25/1

Form: 3244-

Last run: 261 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Promise in his first two starts (for Marcus Tregoning) but he has been absent since finishing last of four in a Brighton maiden last July (only run for Alice Haynes); sold for 14,000gns and gelded afterwards; others look better treated.
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11th

13

(3)

26th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Doncaster

Etihad Rail

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Enters calculations on the form he showed over 6f/7f for Marcus Tregoning last summer but he's failed to beat a rival on last two starts for Alice Haynes and on his handicap/stable debut at Southwell (7f); others appeal more.

33/1

11th

13

(3)

26th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Doncaster

Etihad Rail

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Enters calculations on the form he showed over 6f/7f for Marcus Tregoning last summer but he's failed to beat a rival on last two starts for Alice Haynes and on his handicap/stable debut at Southwell (7f); others appeal more.

33/1

11th

6

(4)

28th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Etihad Rail

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

dwelt start, in rear

25/1

Form: 573-

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £101.60
Straight Forecast £86.70
Tricast £432.18
Trifecta £618.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Yaajooz

The Sun:

Super Hit

LAMBOURN:

Solar Power

Daily Mail:

Havana Force

The Guardian:

Likeashadow

Telegraph:

Silver Trumpet

RP RATINGS:

Yaajooz

POSTDATA:

Yaajooz

NEWMARKET:

Yaajooz

The Times:

Yaajooz

D Express:

Yaajooz

Daily Mirror:

Yaajooz

The Star:

Yaajooz

Daily Record:

Yaajooz