January 18 / 20.30 Southwell (AW)

20.30

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Clear

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 639-

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise when sixth of 16 in the Brocklesby at Doncaster (5f, heavy) last April, but he's had only two runs since (5f/7f) and has been well held in both of them; now goes handicapping on his second run after a break but he needs improvement back in trip; cheekpieces added.
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Distance / Class
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2nd

1

(6)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Old Chums

9st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Bounced back from a spell in the doldrums with fair front-running fourth at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month; also effective over C&D and a bold bid is possible.

11/1

4th

4

(2)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Old Chums

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Tom Dascombe

Only 2lb higher than for his Chester win in June; three heavy defeats have followed though and others look much safer; cheekpieces back today.

20/1

9th

3

(6)

28th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Old Chums

9st 10lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Tom Dascombe

Campaigned at Chester this summer, twice disappointing since his June win; has a solid record (13122) in AW handicaps but the removal of usual cheekpieces presents a question mark.

14/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 585-3

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Well-bred filly who made a solid start in handicaps when a front-running third at Newcastle (6f; cheekpieces added) two weeks ago; should have more to offer after only four runs and she's in the mix for in-form yard.
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3rd

1

(6)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:37 Lingfield (AW)

Warming

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: George Boughey

prominent, pressed leader going best 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and briefly led inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

6/4

2nd

2

(6)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Warming

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Well-bred filly who made a solid start in handicaps when a front-running third at Newcastle (6f; cheekpieces added) two weeks ago; should have more to offer after only four runs and she's in the mix for in-form yard.

4/1

3rd

1

(3)

4th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

Warming

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: George Boughey

led at steady pace, headed inside final furlong, lost second towards finish

3/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 5712-6 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Justified support on her stable/nursery debut over C&D last month and she ran into a handicap blot when runner-up here next time; finished behind Warming when disappointing at Newcastle two weeks ago but she bled from the nose and is a big player if she can bounce back after that blip.
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9

(8)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:45 Brighton

Lady In Havana

9st 3lb

J: J F Egan

T: Martin Dunne

Both wins at Southwell on AW when trained by David Loughnane; beaten a neck in a classified over C&D (good to firm) in July but held in a couple of handicaps since; first-time cheekpieces now go on.

16/1

10th

6

(9)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Lady In Havana

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Martin Dunne

Won twice here for David Loughnane (6f/7f); beaten a neck at Brighton (6f, good to firm) in July but she ran below that level at Windsor (6f, good) 40 days ago; returns to AW with an each-way chance.

5/1

5th

3

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:15 Windsor

Lady In Havana

9st 6lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Martin Dunne

Dual Tapeta winner (6f/7f) for another yard; suffered near misses the last twice, in Jersey and then in a classified race at Brighton (6f); unlikely to be far away.

4/1

Form: 65370-

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Several placed efforts over 5f for James Tate but he was well below form in two runs for this new yard in the autumn; returns after a gelding operation but he's now 0-10 and has something to prove on his step up to 6f.
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6th

9

(10)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Desert Master

8st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Has run some good races on Tapeta this year and only just failed at Southwell (5f) in April; however, he wasn't in much form on turf in 2025, including in this race, and looks unlikely to break his turf duck.

8/1

2nd

9

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Desert Master

8st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Two of his three wins have been over C&D and he was second of eight here in a classified event in February; below his best in two starts since but he may be capable of bouncing back.

12/1

8th

5

(2)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Master

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

C&D winner who looked unlucky not to finish closer when having Stroxx and A Lady Forever behind here last weekend; not as good now and has a bit to find on these terms but does at least arrive in form.

6/1

Form: 8640-

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has useful pedigree and showed some promise in novice/maiden events but he was only tenth of 11 on his handicap debut at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta; 8-1) last month; in very good hands and still early days but he has something to prove after that last run; cheekpieces worn last time are removed.
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10th

12

(13)

5th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

15:40 Yarmouth

Keen Interest

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

3lb lower than winning at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in November and was running well when last seen on turf last summer, including a win here (11.5f, good to firm); still capable over this shorter trip and shortlisted.

14/1

10th

12

(13)

5th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

15:40 Yarmouth

Keen Interest

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

3lb lower than winning at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in November and was running well when last seen on turf last summer, including a win here (11.5f, good to firm); still capable over this shorter trip and shortlisted.

14/1

Form: 45077-

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who has not finished closer than 4l to a winner and was never involved after a slow start on his stable debut at Wolverhampton (5f) on Boxing Day; mark is falling and this step back up in trip could help but others are more convincing.
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5th

8

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Wrestling Revenue

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Well backed when winning a 5f handicap at Pontefract (soft) last October but hasn't matched that since, including beating only one home over C&D three weeks ago; back on the mark he defied at Pontefract but would need to see money for him again.

16/1

7th

8

(2)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Wrestling Revenue

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Turned things around with a win at Pontefract (5f, good) in October but he's been back in the doldrums in three subsequent runs; has plenty to prove again and needs another bolt from the blue.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7510-4 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Landed a gamble on nursery debut at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) in November but he's finished down the field in two runs since including when favourite at Wolverhampton last time; now goes back up in trip but he needs to resume his progress.
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8th

3

(4)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Salisbury

Hearitfortheboys

9st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Just did enough to win on soft ground at Windsor in April but his form has slumped since, and he was particularly disappointing when tried in blinkers (now removed) this month; arrives here with a point to prove.

16/1

12th

9

(11)

4th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Hearitfortheboys

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

raced wide, in touch with leaders, dropped to rear after 1f

10/1

7th

3

(1)

29th May 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:12 Kempton (AW)

Hearitfortheboys

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner for Nigel Tinkler in November; off the mark on turf with a game effort at Windsor last month (Class 5; 6f, soft); slowly away and below par at Bath last week, but he's better than that and looks set to go well with Rossa Ryan back in the saddle.

9/2

Form: 67409-

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; 0-6 overall and well held at a big price on his stable debut at Wolverhampton (5f) on Boxing Day; has a similar profile to his new stablemate Wrestling Revenue and others look more likely.
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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

Form: 4063-5

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Creditable third in a Wolverhampton handicap (5f, tongue-tie added) on Boxing Day but he didn't match that form at that same track 16 days ago; record is now 0-8 and he needs more progress at this new trip.
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4th

3

(4)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:37 Lingfield (AW)

Relentless Warrior

9st 5lb

J: William Carver

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, prominent

11/2

9th

5

(9)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Relentless Warrior

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Andrew Balding

Creditable third in a Wolverhampton handicap (5f, tongue-tie added) on Boxing Day but he didn't match that form at that same track 16 days ago; record is now 0-8 and he needs more progress at this new trip.

7/2

3

(5)

2nd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Relentless Warrior

9st 7lb

J: William Carver

T: Andrew Balding

Heavily backed on his nursery debut at Lingfield four weeks ago but he was disappointing in sixth, finishing behind a couple of today's rivals; better when tried in a tongue-tie here last week, keeping on for third having been tapped for speed in the straight; progress required to win.

5/1

Non-runners

Edergole's Gift

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £30.70
Straight Forecast £26.47
Tricast £65.05
Trifecta £111.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lady In Havana

NEWMARKET:

Warming

RP RATINGS:

Relentless Warrior

Telegraph:

Keen Interest

POSTDATA:

Hearitfortheboys

The Times:

Old Chums

Daily Mirror:

Warming

Daily Record:

Warming

Daily Mail:

Lady In Havana

The Sun:

Lady In Havana

The Star:

Lady In Havana

The Guardian:

Relentless Warrior

D Express:

Relentless Warrior