January 06 / 16.00 Southwell (AW)

16.00

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000euros yearling; by Havana Grey; dam Italian Group-placed 1m winner (including 2yo; RPR 95), sister to two winners in USA; belated debut for an expensive yearling; powerful stable had two impressive novice winners between Christmas and New Year.
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3rd

6

(2)

4th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Kempton (AW)

Cuban Tiger

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

led, increased tempo 3f out, headed 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/2

6

(2)

4th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Kempton (AW)

Cuban Tiger

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Won two of his first three starts (second to the subsequent 2000 Guineas winner in between the wins); some fair races on turf this summer and could prove well handicapped back on AW.

11/2

13th

9

(10)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Leopardstown

Cuban Tiger

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

prominent

7/1

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Soldier's Call; dam US 6f-8.3f dirt winner, half-sister to useful winners Rebel Tale (Group-placed 5.7f 2yo) and Rebel Step (1m 2yo and 2m hurdle); has the right sort of pedigree and worth a market check on debut.
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2

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Call To Action

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ended 2025 with a win and better than ever when a close second of eight at Pontefract (5f, good) on reappearance; Thirsk was disappointing but that was a Class 4, so this is easier.

7/2

9th

11

(16)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Call To Action

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Lightly raced 5yo; ended 2025 with a win and he showed himself better than ever when a close second of eight at Pontefract (5f, good) on reappearance; still of interest despite a 2lb rise in the weights.

10/1

2nd

1

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

14:48 Pontefract

Call To Action

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Lightly raced 5yo; revived by blinkers last summer, following his Redcar fourth with a cosy win at Ripon (5f, good) 296 days ago; this 3lb higher mark is unlikely to prove beyond him but he is taking on match-fit opposition today.

6/1

Form: 54-

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Too green to do himself justice on debut but improved a little when never-nearer fourth of nine at Wolverhampton (6f) four weeks ago; looks the type to keep getting better as he gains experience.
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7th

1

(1)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Musical Touch

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Acts on good to firm and soft ground; won at Thirsk (6f, good) last spring and recorded his second AW win on his Southwell reappearance last month; up 4lb but he still looks feasibly treated and should get a good tow into this race; key player.

3/1

1st

3

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Musical Touch

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ended 2025 with a whimper but he has slipped back down the weights as a consequence; won on last year's reappearance and also ran a fine race after a 175-day layoff in 2024 so unlikely to be lacking in fitness; one to consider.

8/1

32

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Musical Touch

9st 7lb

T: Richard Fahey

Got no run when favourite at Thirsk a fortnight ago and a line can be put through that race; effective in a big field and has an each-way shout on this year's best form (on various ground); wears first-time cheekpieces.

16/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unconsidered 66-1 shot on her Chelmsford debut (6f) but it was quite a promising start, slowly away and keeping on to take third close home; should be more clued up today.
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1

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Alfa Kellenic

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Could do no wrong in handicaps as a 3yo, winning all five at 6f and 7f (good to firm and good to soft); had some excuses when only fifth in this last year (soft; favourite) and was entitled to need the run on her belated Ayr comeback last month for a new yard, albeit under the pump from some way out; could well be a lot sharper back on good ground.

9/2

6

(24)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Alfa Kellenic

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Another success story in 2024, her smooth win in the Silver Cup completing a six-timer; subsequent Listed defeat at Newmarket (6f, soft; poor track position) is easy enough to excuse; highly likely this mark is still in range but it can't have been plain sailing for her to be reappearing so late in the campaign; remains a filly of interest but perhaps one for another day; first run for Ivan Furtado.

16/1

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
90,000euros yearling; brother to two winners including Never Cry Never (6f AW; RPR 88), half-brother to five winners including Full Moon (7f-1m2f including AW/Qatar Derby; 103) and Chiricahua (12.6f-1m6f, 98); dam 6f/7f winner (including 2yo Listed; 103); another interesting newcomer on paper.
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5th

7

(7)

27th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Winter War

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

prominent

9/1

5th

7

(6)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Winter War

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

pressed leader

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 9-

Last run: 109 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
The sole newcomer in the field when a well-held ninth of 13 at Redcar (5f; 14-1) on debut; gelded since; needs significant improvement.
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8th

8

(2)

24th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:37 Beverley

Hardman

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: David & Nicola Barron

Off the mark at the eighth attempt at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last month and won easily at Musselburgh nine days ago (1m, good; unraced on softer); strong claims under a 6lb penalty.

9/2

1st

3

(5)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

14:10 Musselburgh

Hardman

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David & Nicola Barron

Second to Oceanic Wonder at Redcar (1m) and improved for the 1m2f when off the mark at Chelmsford; back in trip here but up just the 2lb and should be competitive.

5/2

100/1

Form: 87-

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Dam won six AW races but this filly has shown little in two runs to date and may be more of a long-term prospect.
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6th

10

(5)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Queen For Adaay

9st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Derek Shaw

Finished off strongly for third in a 6f handicap at Newcastle last February; has a chance if near that level but her return to action in January was a low-key one.

33/1

3rd

10

(5)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Queen For Adaay

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Derek Shaw

dwelt start, in rear

40/1

3rd

10

(5)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Newcastle (AW)

Queen For Adaay

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Derek Shaw

dwelt start, in rear

40/1

8th
5 (8)
Power Shot

33/1

Form: 60-

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went the wrong way from debut when beating only one home at Wolverhampton (11-2) and now has a bit to prove; yard also runs Cuban Tiger.
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8th

5

(8)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Power Shot

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Went the wrong way from debut when beating only one home at Wolverhampton (11-2) and now has a bit to prove; yard also runs Cuban Tiger.

33/1

10th

5

(9)

9th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Power Shot

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

14-1, made an encouraging start when sixth of nine in 7f Newcastle novice 22 days ago, leading until over 1f out; this son of Showcasing can do better now dropped in trip.

9/2

6th

7

(4)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Power Shot

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

led

10/1

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Payout
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Selections

RP RATINGS:

Alfa Kellenic

Telegraph:

Cuban Tiger

Daily Mail:

Winter War

SPOTLIGHT:

Musical Touch

Daily Record:

Secret Attack

D Express:

Winter War

The Sun:

Musical Touch

POSTDATA:

Alfa Kellenic

The Times:

Alfa Kellenic

The Guardian:

Alfa Kellenic

Daily Mirror:

Cuban Tiger

The Star:

Cuban Tiger