March 15 / 19.40 Newcastle (AW)

19.40

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 05-456

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Hasn't kicked on from his winning turf debut last September but he's edging down the weights and 1m probably stretched him last time; this is a bit weaker and he's one to consider.
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4th

9

(6)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cross The Tracks

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Richard Spencer

Has a good record at this track, winning over 7f and 6f in the spring; ran well in a stronger C&D handicap in June when not ideally drawn; not so good on turf last time but much better expected back at Newcastle.

12/1

7th

5

(11)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

18:00 Yarmouth

Cross The Tracks

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, towards rear but in touch with leaders

8/1

4th

14

(2)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Cross The Tracks

8st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Spencer

Hasn't looked back since switched to this venue, winning over 7f in March before two fine runs over this trip, winning as he pleased on the latter occasion seven weeks ago; up 6lb against stronger opposition but he's high on the list all the same.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 223332 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won twice here as a 2yo and he's continued to run with credit here all year, placed on his last six starts; clearly needs to pull out a bit extra to defy this mark but it's certainly not impossible.
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11th

7

(6)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Likeashadow

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Alan Brown

Saddle slipped when pulled up last time; best form on the AW and hasn't been running well enough before that to suggest he can take this.

14/1

11th

7

(6)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Likeashadow

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Alan Brown

Saddle slipped when pulled up last time; best form on the AW and hasn't been running well enough before that to suggest he can take this.

14/1

10

(6)

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:20 Beverley

Likeashadow

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Alan Brown

Ran well on AW as recently as last November and he's tumbled down the weights since, but for good reason; needs to get back on track.

33/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 774

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in three AW runs this year but she's shown some promise and has a more realistic chance now handicapping at this level; one to consider, especially if backed.
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1st

6

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Mayo County

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Julie Camacho

Only turf success came off a 2lb higher mark at this meeting last year (7f, good to firm); has run two sound races over C&D on turf this season (behind Perfidia on first occasion, but is 4lb better off); well drawn and should go well again.

7/2

3rd

10

(4)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Redcar

Mayo County

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won over C&D (good to firm) off 1lb higher last May and made a positive return to turf when third of 14 to the reopposing Looks Fantastic over C&D (good to firm again) 17 days ago, faring best of three who came towards the stands' side; has to enter calculations.

6/1

3rd

2

(12)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:12 Redcar

Mayo County

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won off this mark over C&D (good to firm) last May and two positive performances in defeat this winter; however, she's hasn't been at her best on her last two runs and needs to get back on track.

9/1

Form: 7-8052

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Slow start for this yard but the signs have been more promising the last twice, close up in fifth on his penultimate start before a near miss at Kempton 16 days ago; the blinkers worn for those two runs are now left off though.
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3

(9)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Bits And Bobs

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Turf winner for a previous yard; 0-8 for current stable and has posted two duck eggs since returned to AW; not the percentage call.

25/1

11th

7

(11)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bits And Bobs

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Walford

Placed at Musselburgh and Thirsk in July but has finished last on his two most recent starts; hard to fancy.

25/1

12th

8

(11)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Bits And Bobs

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Just one win to his name from 21 starts; chance on this summer's best efforts but his last two runs have been over 1m1f and 1m2f and he now drops to sprinting; others are safer.

14/1

12/1

Form: 9325-

Last run: 233 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
His Thirsk second last summer (6f, good to firm) offers hope he could be well handicapped; no improvement for the step up to 7f when last seen and absent for 233 days since; betting to guide.
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3rd

1

(3)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:20 Hamilton

Mr Irrelevant

9st 12lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Grant Tuer

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leaders when edged left over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

5/2

1st

3

(1)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:10 Hamilton

Mr Irrelevant

9st 7lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Grant Tuer

Return to 7f backfired last weekend when bidding for a hat-trick; has form figures of 32211 over 6f, the wins gained at Ripon (soft) and Doncaster (good to soft); remains of interest, back down in trip.

5/1

15th

4

(9)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:55 York

Mr Irrelevant

9st 6lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Grant Tuer

Progressing well this season, winning 6f handicaps at Ripon (soft) and Doncaster (good to soft) on last two starts; 5lb higher than last time (up 11lb in total); a chance, although below par on his only go at 7f.

9/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 05-671 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Out of the doldrums with a front-running C&D success last week (Likeashadow over 2l back in second); whether this will pan out quite so smoothly is a moot point and the penalty will demand a step forward; is at least unexposed over the trip.
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6th

7

(8)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Kempton (AW)

East Bank

9st 7lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Craig Lidster

prominent

10/1

5th

7

(7)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

East Bank

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

led at fast pace

10/1

4th

9

(10)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

East Bank

9st 7lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Craig Lidster

bumped start, took keen hold, led

20/1

Form: 92355-

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ran well in 5f events for Kevin Philippart De Foy last season, placed at Sandown and Thirsk; tackles a new trip on her stable debut (same owner) and her pedigree suggests it will suit; can do better.
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9th

10

(1)

27th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Reflexion Faite

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

raced centre

40/1

9th

10

(1)

27th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Reflexion Faite

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

raced centre

40/1

9th

5

(1)

3rd Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Reflexion Faite

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

towards rear

25/1

Form: 81279-

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a Beverley nursery last August and went close at Leicester six days later; ended her 2yo campaign with two low-key runs though and there are risks attached on her return.
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1

(1)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Doubletalk

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Has some major blips in her profile but she got back on track when scoring at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; up 4lb on this step up to 1m4f but she kept on well last time and has claims if she can back that up.

15/8

3rd

1

(1)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Doubletalk

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Has some major blips in her profile but she got back on track when scoring at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; up 4lb on this step up to 1m4f but she kept on well last time and has claims if she can back that up.

15/8

1st

2

(3)

18th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Doubletalk

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Made all to win a Beverley nursery (7.4f, good to firm) last August but she's struggled in her last three runs including when tailed off at Newcastle (7f) on her return last month; record now stands at 1-10 and has plenty to prove at this new trip.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £25.40
Straight Forecast £20.79
Tricast £75.26
Trifecta £96.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cross The Tracks

The Times:

Mayo County

Daily Mirror:

Likeashadow

The Guardian:

Bits And Bobs

POSTDATA:

East Bank

Daily Mail:

Mayo County

The Star:

Mayo County

The Sun:

Likeashadow

D Express:

Bits And Bobs

RP RATINGS:

Cross The Tracks

NEWMARKET:

Cross The Tracks

Telegraph:

Cross The Tracks

Daily Record:

East Bank