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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 837143 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three of four wins have been at this venue (including one over this trip) and this reliable sort has posted solid efforts on his last two starts; should give another good account.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

4

(2)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

9st 12lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: David Thompson

Solid strike-rate on AW at up to 1m2f but he struggled in two starts (both here; 7f/1m) this year; placed in all three outings over 1m4f but the latest of those was back in 2023; needs a revival.

20/1

12th

10

(12)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: David Thompson

10-47 on AW, with all bar one of those wins coming at Newcastle (7f-1m2f); now sits 3lb below his last winning mark, and Tom Kiely-Marshall's 5lb claim is a bonus, but seems to have lost his way; may strip fitter for 7f course comeback run.

40/1

11

(2)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Cusack

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Nine course wins to his name, mainly in the early months of the year; 50-1 for his C&D return a month ago, when well behind a few of these, and needs a big step forward.

25/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 7P5251 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Irish turf winner; slipped in weights prior to notching first AW win over 1m2f here last time (third/fifth both won next time); effective at a mile and claims with capable rider offsetting the 2lb rise.
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5th

4

(5)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

15:12 Hamilton

Loom Large

9st 4lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

0-13 this year and has dropped to a mark in the 40s; best recent effort when second at Newcastle (1m, AW) on penultimate start; has the worst chance at the weights on current figures.

20/1

6th

5

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Loom Large

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

prominent

9/4

2nd

11

(5)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Loom Large

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Both wins have come over 1m2f, the latest here in October last year; has run with credit to finish fourth in his last two starts on turf (1m), but he needs to produce more if he is to resume winning ways.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: 704576 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner (over 7f and a mile) but no improvement over 1m2f on last five starts; behind Looming Large last time but good apprentice up and could finish closer back in trip.
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6th

6

(4)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Danielsflyer

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Signed off last year in the doldrums and finished last behind Barnaby when returning from a break.

33/1

8

(4)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Danielsflyer

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Rattled off a four-timer here (7f-1m) early last year but he was out of sorts in his final three runs in 2024; now only 1lb higher than for his last success but this 11yo needs a major turnaround.

20/1

9th

5

(3)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle (AW)

Danielsflyer

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Veteran; rattled off a four-timer here (7f-1m) early in the year; weakened when sixth to a stablemate of Judgement Call over C&D six weeks ago and others appear to be on more manageable marks.

14/1

14/1

Form: 141306 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
9lb higher than for July C&D win and has since won over further on turf; creditable effort at Ayr last time and claims in this lesser grade.
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5th

6

(8)

1st Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Little Ted

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Back to winning ways with a clearcut success at Hamilton (8.3f, soft) ten days ago; escapes a penalty and today's 2lb higher mark is not beyond him (4lb well in); modest strike-rate on AW but fully effective over C&D.

9/4

1st

5

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:43 Hamilton

Little Ted

9st 3lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Tough sort who was third in this race on only previous run over C&D (back in 2020); good second at Ayr on Friday (1m, soft); contender.

11/4

2nd

11

(3)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Little Ted

8st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Quirky gelding who didn't look in love with the first-time hood (retained) when beaten 7.5l into second at Ripon, though the soft ground may also have been a factor; the ability is there to go close.

7/1

Form: 003859 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
7f course winner who has won over a mile on turf; form patchy since last win over a year ago but on a good mark and trainer among the winners; may be suited by drop in trip.
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4th

12

(11)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:22 Southwell (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Winless since his C&D success from 10lb higher in August 2024; runner-up at Newcastle (1m) in July, but took a step backwards over that C&D three weeks ago.

10/1

5th

2

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mercurius Power

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

Winless since August 2024 but he comes here on the back of a good second of 12 over C&D in July; this C&D scorer must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

4/1

12/1

Form: 550556 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Triple AW winner last winter (including one over C&D) but form has an uneven look since; below best over C&D last time but usual cheekpieces now replaced by first-time visor.
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5th

4

(2)

28th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Asdaa

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, held up in rear

7/2

6th

12

(7)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Asdaa

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Triple AW winner last winter (including one over C&D) but form has an uneven look since; below best over C&D last time but usual cheekpieces now replaced by first-time visor.

12/1

6th

1

(3)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Asdaa

9st 11lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Not quite at the top of his game of late; however, this six-time AW winner has clear possibilities off current mark back in Class 6.

6/1

Form: 678227 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent maiden; probably a bit better than he was able to show from stall 9 draw at Chelmsford last time; well beaten only previous run here (debut) but place claims this time.
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7th

9

(8)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Al Tarfa

9st 4lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: William Knight

Inconsistent maiden; probably a bit better than he was able to show from stall 9 draw at Chelmsford last time; well beaten only previous run here (debut) but place claims this time.

7/1

7th

7

(9)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Al Tarfa

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

A maiden after eight starts but his pair of seconds to a progressive rival at Lingfield (1m, AW) in recent weeks suggest he can put that right soon; high on the shortlist.

4/1

8th
5 (3)
Rory

14/1

Form: 556279 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
All wins have been over 5f (including here) but stays this trip; type that needs things to drop just right and below best on three of last four starts so probably one to take on back on AW.
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7th

7

(1)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Hold-up performer who needs the cards to fall right; losing run stretches back to July 2024 and others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

6th

7

(11)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

7-91 but without a win since July 2024; didn't get the breaks when fifth at Southwell (6f) on penultimate start and was an encouraging third to an in-form pair over C&D (beaten under 2l) 11 days ago; a likely player under Mulrennan.

4/1

13

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Three-time course scorer; on a long losing sequence but holds a good chance off current mark, provided he takes well to first-time visor; has won in cheekpieces.

10/1

14/1

Form: 373865 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut/reappearance at Hamilton in June but hasn't bettered that form or added to tally since; however, down to a handy mark and return to a mile should suit.
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9th

8

(2)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Powdering

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Down the field at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) last Tuesday but slow ground may not suit nowadays; third in this last year and she seems to like the Newmarket courses; each-way possibilities if back on song.

16/1

7th

8

(10)

15th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

16:47 Yarmouth

Powdering

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Herrington

Recorded her ninth win with a cosy success at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in June; below her best there last month but bounced back when a length behind Lady Roxby at Kempton ten days ago; has claims.

9/1

Form: 821425 D

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won over a mile at Wetherby in May but wasn't at best on soft at Ripon last time; still to show she's as good on AW and she'll have to return to her best if she's to win this.
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9th

3

(4)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Bay Dream Believer

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Has won over 1m2f (good) and about 1m (good to firm) this year; creditable third over C&D (good) on last two outings and likely to be in the mix again.

5/1

3rd

3

(10)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:21 Redcar

Bay Dream Believer

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Has won over 1m2f and about 1m this year; still on a fair mark and didn't get the clearest of runs behind Woodleigh here recently; in the mix.

5/1

3rd

4

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

18:00 Redcar

Bay Dream Believer

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Has won twice this year, at 1m2f and about 1m, but is 2lb above her highest winning mark so probably needs a career best to be successful here.

8/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: -67325 CD

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
C&D winner a year ago and has shown he retains his ability this year; however, has been off since early July and best watched unless market speaks in his favour.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

13

(9)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:23 Southwell (AW)

Cloch Nua

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Has somewhat lacked consistency since his productive spell in early 2025; no certainty to give his running but is well treated assuming this proves one of his better days.

20/1

6th

7

(4)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cloch Nua

9st 8lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

A four-time 7f/1m winner in 2025; in decent form in the spring but this C&D scorer needs to hit the ground running after a four-month absence.

14/1

6th

5

(1)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Cloch Nua

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Tapeta specialist who returned from a short break with an eye-catching third at Newcastle (1m) two weeks ago; has claims if he can back that up, but he's 0-11 on turf and has had only one run in this sphere in his last 14 starts; mixed messages.

8/1

Non-runners

Red Hat Eagle

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Payout
Exacta £8.80
Straight Forecast £6.83
Tricast £77.01
Trifecta £117.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Loom Large

Daily Mirror:

Cusack

NEWMARKET:

Red Hat Eagle

The Times:

Al Tarfa

POSTDATA:

Rory

Daily Mail:

Danielsflyer

Telegraph:

Red Hat Eagle

The Guardian:

Al Tarfa

D Express:

Loom Large

Daily Record:

Loom Large

The Sun:

Cusack

The Star:

Cusack