March 12 / 16.38 Southwell (AW)

16.38

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5563.04
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.10
  • Place: £3.70

Form: /68-66 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won twice under Adam O'Shea on turf in 2021 but has drawn a blank since; didn't run badly when sixth at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month but still makes only limited appeal here.
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1

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

My Brother Mike

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: David Loughnane

Veteran with eight AW wins to his name, including one last November and another this February; both were on Wolverhampton Tapeta (8.6f and 9.4f) and he showed enough in two runs last month to be considered, even though he's very rarely seen over this far nowadays.

12/1

5

(9)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

My Brother Mike

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Veteran with pretty good 8-54 AW strike-rate that includes two C&D wins (one on Fibresand); no longer the force of old but ran well off his lower turf mark a fortnight ago and has a fighting chance here.

6/1

2nd

5

(5)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:00 Bath

My Brother Mike

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: David Loughnane

Much more prolific on AW but has a soft-ground C&D win on his CV; did not enjoy run of the race when sixth in 1m Chepstow classified in July, after a break, but still needs to build on that performance here.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 252214 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Very consistent at regular haunt Wolverhampton in recent weeks, and won under Fred Tett there (9.4f) two starts ago; this drop back in trip won't be a problem but he might be a shade too high in the weights now.
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10th

1

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

11-time course winner, including three since December; only 1lb higher than when completing a C&D double in February but he has struggled on his last four starts; needs to get back on track.

20/1

9th

8

(4)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

11-time course winner, including three since December; only 1lb higher than for the latest win but he has struggled on his last three starts.

33/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 17-597 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner over 7f towards end of last summer, latterly off today's mark, but hasn't hit top gear since returning from a break this year (three runs) and yet fully to convince stamina-wise over 1m.
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3rd

1

(3)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Revived by the drop to 0-50 classified events, runner-up over 7f at Wolverhampton and then C&D before seeing off six rivals in a 1m event here last week; that was a notably weak race, even for the grade, and he has a bit more on his plate as he bids to defy a penalty.

5/2

1st

3

(7)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:02 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

No win since 2024 and all his succes has come over 7f; that said, he is effective at this trip and arrives on the back of a pair of runner-up finishes at this level; unlikely to be found a better opportunity to register a first 1m success.

5/4

2nd

3

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Has won three times over C&D; clear of the remainder when runner-up in a Wolverhampton handicap last time; sound chance down in grade.

11/4

Form: 223-92 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 11lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Bounced back quickly from a below-par run when chasing home Verona Star under regular partner Brodie Hampson at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month and remains well handicapped on last year's form; good chance.
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9th

16

(4)

12th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Luna Magic

10st 4lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Proven winner but not in the best of form when last seen in the summer; a break needs to have had a reviving effect.

25/1

9th

16

(4)

12th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Luna Magic

10st 4lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Proven winner but not in the best of form when last seen in the summer; a break needs to have had a reviving effect.

25/1

8th

7

(1)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Luna Magic

10st 8lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

took keen hold, led early, headed and prominent soon after start, bit short of room and lost ground quickly 4f out, soon struggling

8/1

Form: 65-522

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent 7yo who has finished second twice over 7f at Wolverhampton since wearing refitted blinkers; also suited by 1m, and has the services of very experienced amateur Serena Brotherton today.
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7th

7

(3)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Ring Of Gold

8st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Five-time AW winner but 0-22 on turf; ran poorly behind Penny Ghent at Ripon ten days ago and others have more obvious claims.

16/1

13th

12

(12)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Ring Of Gold

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

All five wins over 7f on AW; 0-21 on turf and doesn't appeal for win purposes despite career-low mark.

16/1

4th

9

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Ring Of Gold

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Billy Garritty gets on well with him (form figures together read 421125) and the likes of Kessaar Power should ensure this is truly run, which will suit this hold-up performer; he does seem more effective over 7f, though.

7/1

Form: 72-681

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Reportedly benefited from drop back in trip when keeping on strongly to score under Sarah Bowen in first-time blinkers at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month; remains on workable mark after 3lb rise; major player.
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12th

1

(3)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Verona Star

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Tony Carroll

Dual course winner who has been off 11 months since a narrow success over 7f here; worth a market check, albeit his stamina for this far remains unproven; stable also runs Moon Over The Sea.

8/1

1st

2

(3)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Verona Star

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway over 2f out, nudged along to lead over 1f out, faced challenge inside final 110yds, hung right towards finish, just did enough

10/1

1st

2

(3)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Verona Star

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway over 2f out, nudged along to lead over 1f out, faced challenge inside final 110yds, hung right towards finish, just did enough

10/1

Form: 446430 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Kept on well for third in basement-grade classified at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month but finished well down the field in recent handicap over that C&D and may also find this race too competitive.
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5th

2

(10)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Broughtons Flare

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Last win came over C&D in January 2023; has failed to shine in his last two appearances, but did finish close behind Inexplicable at Wolverhampton (8.5f classified; 25-1 third) in January; needs to raise his game a fraction.

10/1

7th

12

(4)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:38 Southwell (AW)

Broughtons Flare

9st 13lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Mark Loughnane

Kept on well for third in basement-grade classified at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month but finished well down the field in recent handicap over that C&D and may also find this race too competitive.

25/1

10th

6

(10)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Broughtons Flare

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Three-time C&D winner; ran well in classified event here three weeks ago and ties in with Inexplicable on that form; possibilities.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 79-352

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
A maiden after seven starts but gave good account when keeping-on second over C&D a fortnight ago and is another 1lb lower today; each-way claims at least.
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8th

3

(12)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:38 Southwell (AW)

Noble Sovereign

11st 1lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: David Loughnane

A maiden after seven starts but gave good account when keeping-on second over C&D a fortnight ago and is another 1lb lower today; each-way claims at least.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:28 Southwell (AW)

Noble Sovereign

9st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Six-race maiden who has some encouraging form, latterly in handicaps over the extended 1m and 1m1f at Wolverhampton; less exposed than most; could go well, provided she's as effective returned to bare 1m.

4/1

5th

4

(5)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

15:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Noble Sovereign

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Loughnane

Unexposed sort; stepped up on form of handicap debut when close third behind Soi Dao here last time; enough in pedigree to suggest she'll stay this trip and she's a player.

9/2

Form: 8-3152 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won for John and Sean Quinn at Newcastle (1m) last month and kept on well for second behind very progressive rival at Wolverhampton (9.4f) for new connections a fortnight ago; ought to make his presence felt again.
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10th

7

(10)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Possible Ambition

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Damien Wingrove

Runner-up over C&D on stable debut 14 months ago but well down the field all five starts since including in a classified event here last Monday; opposable.

33/1

7

(10)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Possible Ambition

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Damien Wingrove

Runner-up over C&D on stable debut 14 months ago but well down the field all five starts since including in a classified event here last Monday; opposable.

33/1

7th

10

(4)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Possible Ambition

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Damien Wingrove

prominent, led after 1f

16/1

Form: /7/80/

Last run: 510 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 8yo who started off for Fergal O'Brien with some good efforts over hurdles last summer/autumn and is very well handicapped on old Flat form; not an easy horse to weigh up on this AW debut and is Remie Morgan's first ride under rules but market support should be heeded.
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3

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:23 Uttoxeter

Sacchoandvanzetti

11st 13lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

In good form when last in action, coming from off the pace to score at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) just over one year ago, but has fitness to prove here.

12/1

1st

3

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

19:40 Stratford

Sacchoandvanzetti

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Both hurdle wins in Ireland during 2019; thereabouts in handicaps at 2m and 2m4f for this yard in the second half of 2023 and was still travelling well enough when falling three out at Hereford (2m3f, good) this May; unproven beyond 2m4f but has the ability to figure; one of two runners for the stable.

12/1

Form: 60-764

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on some of last year's form and took step back in right direction when keeping-on fourth under regular rider Poppy Scott at Wolverhampton (9.4f) a fortnight ago but was behind Possible Ambition there and others appeal more here.
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6th

9

(1)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Lingfield (AW)

Inclement Weather

10st 7lb

J: Miss Poppy Scott

T: Alex Hales

in touch with leaders

25/1

10th

12

(13)

13th May 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inclement Weather

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alex Hales

Only win was on the Kempton AW (7f) two years ago and doesn't arrive here in the best of form.

33/1

10th

12

(13)

13th May 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inclement Weather

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alex Hales

Only win was on the Kempton AW (7f) two years ago and doesn't arrive here in the best of form.

33/1

14/1

Form: 46-373

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Partnered by Lily Jones on five of his six starts (once over hurdles) since switching to current stable and has been placed twice this year, more recently when third to Harbour Vision at Wolverhampton (9.4f) a fortnight ago; may not be ideally suited by this drop back in trip, though.
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11

3rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:43 Huntingdon

Escobedo

10st 5lb

J: Lily Jones

T: Oliver Signy

Won off 3lb higher for Milton Harris 13 months ago (2m1f) but, following a spell with Sylvester Kirk, was well beaten on last month's stable debut (2m); has a lot to prove on this first venture beyond about 2m4f.

25/1

11

3rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:43 Huntingdon

Escobedo

10st 5lb

J: Lily Jones

T: Oliver Signy

Won off 3lb higher for Milton Harris 13 months ago (2m1f) but, following a spell with Sylvester Kirk, was well beaten on last month's stable debut (2m); has a lot to prove on this first venture beyond about 2m4f.

25/1

12th

12

10th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

16:08 Exeter

Escobedo

10st 8lb

J: Lily Jones

T: Oliver Signy

Now only 1lb higher than when scoring at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) for Milton Harris a year ago but both recent runs for Sylvester Kirk were disappointing and he needs to have been perked up by latest stable switch; cheekpieces refitted.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £72.60
Straight Forecast £51.43
Tricast £211.21
Trifecta £370.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Ring Of Gold

The Times:

Noble Sovereign

SPOTLIGHT:

Luna Magic

D Express:

Homer Stokes

The Star:

Noble Sovereign

Daily Record:

Noble Sovereign

Telegraph:

Ring Of Gold

The Guardian:

Ring Of Gold

Daily Mail:

Ring Of Gold

Daily Mirror:

Ring Of Gold

The Sun:

Ring Of Gold

POSTDATA:

Luna Magic

LAMBOURN:

Luna Magic