January 19 / 18.15 Newcastle (AW)

18.15

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

33/1 (Won)

Form: /0940- D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Defied a 4lb higher mark at Southwell two years ago (sole win) but has proved far from consistent since; switches to Newcastle for first time; not sure what to expect.
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8th

2

(3)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:45 Nottingham

Sycamore

10st 0lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Best form of the season when narrow winner over C&D last time (good to firm; Terries Royale half a length back in third); not certain to confirm that form.

5/1

1st

6

(5)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

15:45 Nottingham

Sycamore

9st 7lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Scott Dixon

Both wins on the AW, most recently over 1m at Newcastle in January, but rarely ventures on to turf now and he never showed over this trip at Yarmouth in April.

20/1

Form: 368-

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Placed in 1m contest at Windsor on debut; couple of lesser efforts on AW since but may well improve now handicapping with tongue-tie applied; major stable; one to consider.
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10th

9

(9)

15th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Bluebottle Blue

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Stephens

Lost out late in a 1m Tapeta handicap for William Haggas last January but she hasn't achieved much in two starts for this yard following nearly a year off the track; one to watch for now.

33/1

10th

9

(9)

15th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Bluebottle Blue

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Stephens

Lost out late in a 1m Tapeta handicap for William Haggas last January but she hasn't achieved much in two starts for this yard following nearly a year off the track; one to watch for now.

33/1

7th

2

(7)

8th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Bluebottle Blue

11st 0lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Robert Stephens

in rear

16/1

Form: 9553-5 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won off 9lb higher here last May and ran respectably (1l third to Whatwouldyouknow) over C&D in November; hindered by tardy start and steady pace at Southwell last time; good chance if this pans out favourably.
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4th

7

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

All five wins have come here, the latest over C&D in December, and he was short-headed over 7f here on March 12; this hold-up horse was on the wrong end of a pace bias when 2l sixth over C&D last Saturday and could play a leading role if this pans out more favourably.

7/1

6th

10

(9)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Katie Scott

All of his five wins have been at Newcastle and he produced a strong finish to go close over 7f here last Thursday; only 1lb higher on this step back up in trip and he's an interesting contender.

5/1

2nd

9

(6)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Concert Boy

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

Two Class 6 wins here (including this trip) in late 2025 but recent efforts no more than respectable, including at Wolverhampton on Monday.

8/1

11/4

Form: 6454-2 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Sole AW success came over C&D last July; respectable form at this track since returned to AW, most recently a close second (behind the market leader) last week; due to go up 1lb from tomorrow; respected.
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5th

10

(13)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Little Ted

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

9-96; just failed to reel in Wyvern over 7f here in December but laboured since; weakened, well down the field at Ripon (1m, good; beaten 17l) latest; is fairly treated but the chances are that age is beginning to catch up with him.

10/1

12th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Little Ted

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has three course wins over 1m2f; hasn't figured at Redcar or Ayr since returning to turf last month; best watched.

16/1

6th

7

(8)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Little Ted

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Into the veteran stage but on a competitive mark on form as recent as December; recent Redcar run should have sharpened him up but others may have his measure for win purposes.

10/1

12/1

Form: 55086- C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
0-13 for new yard last year and form took a turn for the worse from August onwards; however, could revive off a reduced mark dropped to Class 6 and wearing new headgear.
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3rd

4

(2)

17th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:15 Beverley

Devasboy

9st 7lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

On a long losing run; good third over 7f at Chepstow (good) a month ago but hasn't run quite as well on his two outings since.

13/2

5th

2

(4)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Devasboy

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

On a lengthy losing sequence but he arrives in decent nick, a close fifth of eight in 1m Brighton handicap six days ago; one to consider.

9/2

5th

2

(4)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Devasboy

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

On a lengthy losing sequence but he arrives in decent nick, a close fifth of eight in 1m Brighton handicap six days ago; one to consider.

9/2

2/1

Form: 0413-2 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 132 since having wind surgery, most recently second at Wolverhampton behind a rival who stole the race from the front; has a consistent overall record on AW and holds solid claims.
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11th

9

(11)

27th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Camacho Star

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Course scorer but he arrives below par, only sixth of nine to Odd Socks Havana in 1m handicap at Newcastle 31 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

12/1

11th

9

(11)

27th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Camacho Star

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Course scorer but he arrives below par, only sixth of nine to Odd Socks Havana in 1m handicap at Newcastle 31 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

12/1

6th

3

(9)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Camacho Star

9st 6lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Kevin Ryan

Gets away with this trip but it's easy to argue 7f suits ideally; pulled hard on heavy ground last time and is better than that but he'd been turned over as favourite three times on the spin previously and there's little room for manoeuvre off this mark.

8/1

10/1

Form: 6090-5 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner, most recently off a stone higher mark last February; far from solid judged on subsequent form but latest effort offers some cause for optimism.
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6th

8

(2)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Abnaa

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out

10/1

7th

7

(6)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Abnaa

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

midfield

10/1

5th

2

(11)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Abnaa

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Antony Brittain

All seven wins have been on Tapeta, including four over C&D; very well treated on his best form last winter but he's been out of sorts in last eight runs and needs a major revival back from four months off.

25/1

Form: 42149- CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW scorer, including three times over C&D, most recently in November; came up well short in Class 5 last time; drop back in grade is a plus (all wins in Class 6); runner-up in this race last year.
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7

(1)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Whatwouldyouknow

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won this race in 2022 and finished second in it last year; much lower rated this time around and last month's third over C&D was more encouraging; should have a part to play.

5/1

3rd

7

(1)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Whatwouldyouknow

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

in rear, headway under 2f out, went third inside final furlong, kept on

5/1

3rd

4

(12)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Whatwouldyouknow

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Three-time C&D winner including this race off 5lb higher two years ago; losing run up to 15 but could go well if bouncing back to his best form in the returning cheekpieces.

13/2

Form: 555/9/

Last run: 746 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Badly lacks recent match practice, having been absent for two years, and still has something to prove at this trip (all wins at shorter); best watched.
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11th

9

(2)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Spring Romance

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Appleby

Done the bulk of his winning over 6f, and hasn't tasted success since March 2021 (Chelmsford); gone off the boil since posting back-to-back third place finishes (over 7f) in mid-February; headgear is yet to deliver.

13/2

6th

8

(2)

11th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spring Romance

9st 3lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

All ten wins (including one here) have come over 5f-7f; losing run is up to 20 and his stamina for this far remains unproven; different headgear combination will need to make a big difference.

15/2

9th

12

(12)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Spring Romance

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

Placed on consecutive 7f Tapeta starts last month and didn't run badly over 6f here a week ago but this move back up to 1m is not sure to suit and it's now over three years since his last win; swaps blinkers for first-time visor; tongue-tie also fitted for first time.

10/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £382.49
Tricast £1521.64

Selections

POSTDATA:

Camacho Star

RP RATINGS:

Abnaa

SPOTLIGHT:

Little Ted

NEWMARKET:

Bluebottle Blue

D Express:

Concert Boy

Telegraph:

Bluebottle Blue

Daily Mirror:

Camacho Star

The Sun:

Camacho Star

The Star:

Camacho Star

Daily Record:

Camacho Star

THE NORTH:

Abnaa

The Times:

Abnaa

The Guardian:

Little Ted

Daily Mail:

Little Ted