January 01 / 15.45 Newcastle (AW)

15.45

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

  • Prize money: £24300
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

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Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.40
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 18000- CD

Last run: 129 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Ended 2023 out of form (stiff tasks, notably in the Derby) but he has won first time out in each of his two seasons of racing (including a C&D Listed event last April); gelding and wind ops since last seen; potentially well treated and although there are risks involved, a case can be made.
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4th

2

(9)

4th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Dear My Friend

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charlie Johnston

in rear

15/2

4th

2

(9)

4th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Dear My Friend

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charlie Johnston

in rear

15/2

14th

2

(2)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:25 Doncaster

Dear My Friend

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Johnston

Smart AW performer who completed a 1m hat-trick early this year; inconsistent since, mostly on turf and including at Listed/Group level; soundly beaten in competitive York handicap most recently.

33/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 1/453- D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Completed an AW hat-trick (all at around 1m on Tapeta) when trained by Charlie Appleby; had a wind operation prior to his stable debut in June (C&D; after 518 days off) and he responded well to pressure, narrowly beaten into fourth in a blanket finish; backed and ran well for third at Kempton six weeks ago; still brings low mileage.
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1st

2

(10)

8th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Symbol Of Light

9st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Julie Camacho

dwelt start, midfield, raced wide and rushed up to lead after 3f

6/1

1st

3

(13)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Symbol Of Light

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Julie Camacho

Winless since 2022 and he failed to build on earlier promise when tenth of 12 in 1m Newcastle handicap 16 days ago; he's still not written off though.

7/1

1st

3

(13)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Symbol Of Light

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Julie Camacho

Winless since 2022 and he failed to build on earlier promise when tenth of 12 in 1m Newcastle handicap 16 days ago; he's still not written off though.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 05114- CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Finished just behind Helm Rock when bidding for a hat-trick at Chelmsford 18 days ago; rider's claim helpful today but suspicion there will be a few too strong.
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3rd

4

(3)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 2

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Fantastic Fox

8st 13lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Good record on AW, including a defeat of Talis Evolvere over C&D last January; second of 12 at Newcastle six weeks ago was right up there with his best form; another big run on the cards.

7/2

2nd

4

(9)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Fantastic Fox

9st 3lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

midfield, headway over 1f out, went second final 110yds, no match for winner

4/1

2nd

4

(9)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Fantastic Fox

9st 3lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Three wins on the AW last winter included one over C&D, while he caught eye when finishing strongly into fifth of 14 on his return from five months off at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in November (Popmaster second); seems well suited to this stiff mile and worth a second look; stable also runs Dragon Icon.

4/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 64572- CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won twice in Group 3 company in 2022; ran some creditable races in defeat last year, notably a second in Listed company at Kempton four weeks ago; this is less demanding than he's used to and he should have a big run in him.
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3

(4)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tempus

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Useful in his younger days but hasn't won in well over two years and the losing run now stands at 24; is always reliant on luck given his run style, which he hasn't had lately, but he's undeniably well handicapped now having been dropped another 4lb.

5/1

8th

3

(5)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Tempus

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

In-frame efforts at Wolverhampton and Newcastle in recent weeks show this 9yo is in reasonable form but his losing run goes back to August 2022.

13/2

1

(3)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Tempus

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Archie Watson

Dual Group 3 winner in his prime; very much on the downgrade now but suggested he might be ready to exploit some help from the handicapper when a keeping-on third at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month.

9/2

5th
10 (7)
Chuzzlewit

10/1

Form: /5004-

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Ran okay when fifth behind Dear My Friend over C&D last April, his only attempt at this trip; finished behind Master Zoffany here (7f) three weeks ago, travelling strongly and perhaps not best positioned; still has time to do better.
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3rd

6

(5)

6th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Chuzzlewit

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Most recent win in C&D Class 3 handicap when blinkered for first time last March; not particularly appealing on more recent form but this is his first start under these conditions since that win and headgear refitted.

12/1

6th

9

(10)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Chuzzlewit

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Defied a 10lb higher mark on AW last March; far from sure to repeat that win, having been in nothing like the same form since returned to this sphere.

20/1

6th

9

(10)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Chuzzlewit

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Defied a 10lb higher mark on AW last March; far from sure to repeat that win, having been in nothing like the same form since returned to this sphere.

20/1

10/1

Form: 17541- C

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to record a comfortable win over 7f here three weeks ago; 1m is within range and although he'll need another career best to win, it's not out of the question.
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12th

12

(2)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Master Zoffany

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

midfield towards far side

20/1

6th

8

(9)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Master Zoffany

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Acts on soft; close third on penultimate start, inconsistent otherwise this year; three-time winner at Chester and has possibilities back here, provided he takes well to first-time visor.

16/1

11th

10

(8)

1st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Master Zoffany

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

7f course winner who had dropped 6lb lower than when successful at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last December when beaten less than a length into third of 11 at Ripon (1m, good to soft) 12 days ago; races off the same mark but this trip looks to be right on the limit of his stamina.

10/1

7th
12 (5)
Ron O

14/1

Form: 25471- CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive 6yo who took his form to a new level when keeping on well to win at Southwell in November; that form has a solid look to it and he ought to give another good account under suitable conditions.
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15

(37)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Ron O

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ray Craggs

taken down early

16/1

5th

7

(12)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Ron O

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ray Craggs

6yo who has thrived this season, completing a double when beating 16 rivals to win over C&D (good to soft) in June before highly creditable efforts in defeat here the last twice (1m/1m4f, good to soft/good to firm); today's big-field scenario is right up his street and he's a solid contender.

11/2

2nd

2

(5)

27th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

17:10 York

Ron O

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ray Craggs

raced in second, went second and ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

3/1

Form: 11503- CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Has recorded RPRs of 103, 105 and 104 in his last three AW starts, one of them a C&D win; should be sharper for last month's promising third at Chelmsford; one to take seriously.
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3rd

2

(7)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Helm Rock

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Back to winning ways at Southwell (1m) in November; best run since when close third over 9.4f at Wolverhampton ten days ago; the drop back to 1m looks ideal and Billy Loughnane takes the ride so there are reasons to be very hopeful from the same mark; also has first-time blinkers in place of cheekpieces.

11/4

4

(4)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Helm Rock

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Eight career wins include one here, one of four on the AW; hasn't been at his best the last twice and faces some in-form opposition here.

7/1

8th

3

(10)

18th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

12:50 Lingfield (AW)

Helm Rock

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

prominent, led after 1f, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

15/2

20/1

Form: 80226- D

Last run: 182 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Made good progress for John Quinn last winter, winning twice over 1m at Southwell and second over C&D off 1lb lower last March; this is his first AW start since and he could still have more to come on this surface; pitched into a deep race after six months off though.
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5th

1

(5)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Tropez Power

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Three course wins, the latest over this trip last April off 1lb lower; yet to shine in two runs this year but drops in class today and Jason Hart returns to the saddle; much better expected this time.

5/1

10th

9

(11)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Tropez Power

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John & Sean Quinn

C&D winner who went without his usual visor when last of seven in 7f Newcastle handicap on his return 13 days ago; again goes without headgear here.

14/1

10th

9

(11)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Tropez Power

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John & Sean Quinn

C&D winner who went without his usual visor when last of seven in 7f Newcastle handicap on his return 13 days ago; again goes without headgear here.

14/1

Form: 45133-

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Ex-French colt who made a promising stable debut when third of ten at Wolverhampton last month (extended 1m); that form has worked out and he should be seen to better effect granted a stiffer test at the trip.
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5th

5

(4)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:42 Southwell (AW)

Woodstock City

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Made most when winning a 1m2f handicap at Ripon in August off 2lb lower; modest hurdles form more recently but not disgraced back on AW when fifth of eight at Newcastle (1m2f) eight days ago; steps up in trip and not out of this.

12/1

Form: /1855- D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Looked promising in maiden/novice company, winning twice (7.5f and 1m); lots went wrong at Chester on his handicap debut in September but he's not kicked on since, including when behind Helm Rock at Chelmsford last month (stable and AW debut); others appeal more.
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13th

3

(11)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Lord Bertie

9st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Out of sorts on AW in final two runs last winter but he got back to form with a bang when landing a classified event at Ascot (7f, soft) on his return last month; even better form when 1l second of eight to the reopposing Myal at Haydock (7f, soft) since.

14/1

2nd

1

(3)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

17:40 Haydock

Lord Bertie

10st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Out of sorts on AW in final two runs last winter but he got back to form with a bang when landing a classified event at Ascot (7f, soft) on his return three weeks ago; nudged up 2lb for that but he's now 3-6 on turf and is respected back in a handicap.

5/1

1st

4

(8)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Lord Bertie

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Plenty of initial promise for William Haggas but hasn't been that threatening in any of his five handicaps; bit to prove now even in a classified race and after a lengthy break as well.

25/1

Form: 61118- C BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick when getting an easy lead at Lingfield (1m2f) on his handicap debut last month; disappointed off this mark at Wolverhampton on Tuesday; drops in trip but improvement needed to defy this mark.
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Gincident, Urban Sprawl

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £26.40
Straight Forecast £16.29
Tricast £80.71
Trifecta £96.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Master Zoffany

RP RATINGS:

Dear My Friend

Telegraph:

Symbol Of Light

POSTDATA:

Fantastic Fox

SPOTLIGHT:

Helm Rock

The Times:

Chuzzlewit

Daily Mail:

Urban Sprawl

The Sun:

Tempus

The Star:

Dear My Friend

Daily Mirror:

Symbol Of Light

The Guardian:

Fantastic Fox

LAMBOURN:

Helm Rock

D Express:

Master Zoffany

Daily Record:

Master Zoffany