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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Verdict Starting price

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

6th

1

(8)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Silver Trumpet

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Three encouraging runs this year, all in a higher grade than this; C&D winner; interesting contender back at this level.

4/1

7th

8

(17)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Silver Trumpet

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

All his wins have been over 7f but there's been only one of those (Epsom last August) in very nearly two years now; still paying for the ease of that win in a seven-runner race, so others are preferred.

12/1

OUR TIP

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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1st

3

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Super Hit

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Owen

Returned to form with a brave win at Epsom (1m2f, good) 19 days ago and he backed that up with a creditable third at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm); a 2lb rise has now kicked in but he remains feasibly treated and should go well again.

7/2

3rd

5

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:50 Brighton

Super Hit

9st 6lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Got back on track for first success with this yard at Epsom (1m2f, good) last Wednesday; runs off the same mark here as that was a race confined to apprentices and he should be in the shake-up once more.

5/2

1st

5

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:20 Epsom

Super Hit

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Encouraging stable debut when second of 12 at Lingfield (1m, AW) hasn't been built on, although latest 8l defeat when fourth of 14 at Redcar (7f) came when the first two home raced alone; from the family of an Oaks winner so there's hope on pedigree that this new trip might help.

10/1

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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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

8th

10

(8)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

15:22 Beverley

Yaajooz

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Gained sole win in July 2024 on final start for previous yard; record of 0-9 for current stable doesn't tell the whole story as he's posted a few second-place finishes that represent peak form; capable of going well.

14/1

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

5

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

11:30 Yarmouth

Berry Clever

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Just 1-13 on turf but that win came with a strong finish over 7f here (good) last month; held in fifth of 12 at Doncaster last time but that was a respectable effort and this step back up to 1m is no problem; in the mix.

13/2

5th

2

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Berry Clever

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

He had been banging at the door prior to his Yarmouth win last month (7f, good); similar form when a close fourth back at Yarmouth one week later; not ruled out.

5/1

4th

9

(3)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:48 Yarmouth

Berry Clever

9st 4lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Chris Dwyer

Added to his three AW wins when justifying favouritism over C&D (good) last week; goes back up in grade under a penalty but he was as good as ever last time and he's effective on good to firm; shortlisted.

9/2

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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5th

6

(14)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newbury

Stratocracy

10st 0lb

J: George Downing

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Four wins divided between turf and the AW; 7lb above his highest winning mark and appeared to have no excuses when fifth of 14 at Wetherby four weeks ago (7f, good to firm).

14/1

5th

2

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Stratocracy

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Two-time turf and AW winner (7f-1m); 8lb higher than his highest winning mark and although he may have needed his reappearance, he may also now need a favour from the handicapper.

14/1

6th

10

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Stratocracy

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin Frost

On a career-high mark but he won well from the front at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in November when last seen and may remain competitive; dual scorer on turf and doesn't necessarily need to dominate.

12/1

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