October 28 / 19.15 Newcastle (AW)

19.15

Standard To Slow

BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 0f 5y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 59-932

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Placed over 1m2f here on last two of his three starts for Ben Haslam and, given his tendency to race quite freely, today's drop back in trip could be a good move for this prominent racer; might be the answer.
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3rd

5

(1)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Volenti

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Arrives in decent nick without winning, fourth of nine in 1m handicap at Ripon 13 days ago; it's now 20 runs since his last victory however.

13/2

4th

9

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Volenti

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ben Haslam

In reasonably good form having made the frame in last three starts; however, still has a better strike-rate on Newcastle AW than on turf and this is a step back up in grade; 2lb out of weights.

10/1

3rd

13

(13)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Volenti

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Ben Haslam

Back in better form with fourth-place finishes the last twice; still has a better strike-rate on Newcastle AW than on turf but he's on an attractive mark and Conor Whiteley takes off a bonus 7lb; shortlisted.

7/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 578836

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Kept on for third at Calisle (7.7f, soft) in August but this disappointing maiden was unable to land a telling blow when back on Tapeta at Wolverhampton (8.6f) this month; others preferred.
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7th

2

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Patrick Morris

Six-time course winner, including twice from the front over C&D this winter; 4lb higher than for his last win and he's never defied a mark this lofty, but the promising Harry Vigors takes off 7lb and he may make a bold bid.

6/1

8th

7

(1)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Six-time course winner who scored over C&D last month but that was a narrow success and he's been vulnerable in both runs since; looks weighted near his best and others are more persuasive.

12/1

3rd

5

(8)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Two 1m wins here this winter but more to prove at this trip; 3.5l behind Flowstate here 19 days ago and others look better treated.

11/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 524376 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite all three starts for James Owen, most recently when only sixth of 12 at Wolverhampton (8.6f) a fortnight ago; may yet come good for burgeoning new stable but comes here with a point to prove.
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11

(7)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Owen

took keen hold, prominent, led after 1f, looked to go wrong when headed over 1f out

15/2

11

(7)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Owen

took keen hold, prominent, led after 1f, looked to go wrong when headed over 1f out

15/2

5th

5

(8)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

raced wide, towards rear, no impression

5/2

Form: 300823

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Back in good form this autumn, going close here (1m2f) and at Wolverhampton (8.6f); not an easy filly to win with but there's a good chance she'll be in the thick of things again.
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4th

1

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

14:47 Redcar

Rubellite

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Eight AW wins, including at Wolverhampton (1m6f) and Newcastle (1m4f) under Conor Whiteley on her last two outings; has to prove her effectiveness on turf (well held in three attempts much earlier in career) but has to be respected in her current mood.

2/1

1st

3

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Rubellite

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Ex-Richard Fahey; seven-time AW winner, including two over C&D early last year; off the mark for current trainer at Wolverhampton last time (1m6f; form fair); up 2lb; should go well again.

3/1

1st

2

(2)

8th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rubellite

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Three-time course winner, including one over C&D; runner-up to a progressive rival at Southwell (1m6f) on her stable debut in March and was a bit better than the bare result here over 1m4f 17 days ago having been short of room at a crucial stage; back up in trip.

9/4

8/1

Form: 069546 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Finished well for fourth over 7f here two starts ago ago but faded into sixth when back up to 1m in refitted blinkers here last time and remains without a win this year; cheekpieces given another whirl today.
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3rd

2

(5)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

End Zone

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Roger Fell

11lb below his last winning mark and ran well when a close fourth of ten over C&D early last month, but twice held over 1m back here since; not quite sure what to expect.

10/1

3rd

2

(5)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

End Zone

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Roger Fell

11lb below his last winning mark and ran well when a close fourth of ten over C&D early last month, but twice held over 1m back here since; not quite sure what to expect.

10/1

5th

2

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

End Zone

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

Finished well for fourth over 7f here two starts ago ago but faded into sixth when back up to 1m in refitted blinkers here last time and remains without a win this year; cheekpieces given another whirl today.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 074551 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Not really firing on all cylinders in recent weeks but kept on well to exploit a basement mark here ten days ago, his sixth C&D success; 5lb rise demands more from him tonight.
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9th

10

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Bath

Pop Favorite

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Eight times an AW winner but he has run just three times on turf and offered little on each occasion; plenty to prove.

33/1

8th

10

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Hasn't troubled the judge since returning in December from a short break and finished well behind Spirit Of Bowland over C&D last time.

33/1

9th

8

(5)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Pop Favorite

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Last win away from Newcastle was in 2021; slow starts have been holding him back so both classified fourths over C&D this month can arguably be upgraded; chance rests largely on the start.

20/1

16/1

Form: 065036

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Placed off today's basement mark here (7f) this month but was not in the same form over that trip here on Tuesday and is now 0-23; attempts 1m for the first time today.
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11th

12

(6)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mr Stanley

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

Took record to 0-29 when chasing home Billy McGarry over C&D last month; enjoyed a relatively soft lead that day and is likely vulnerable for win purposes again.

16/1

11th

12

(6)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mr Stanley

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

Took record to 0-29 when chasing home Billy McGarry over C&D last month; enjoyed a relatively soft lead that day and is likely vulnerable for win purposes again.

16/1

2nd

8

(7)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Mr Stanley

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

28-race maiden who was tailed off on his only attempt at 1m last October; easy enough to have reservations.

14/1

14/1

Form: 6-8766 CD

Last run: 114 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Well below best on all four appearances this year, the latest on turf in July; competes off career-low mark here and will be fine back on Tapeta but needs 114-day break to have done him good.
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6th

5

(1)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Cloch Nua

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Tapeta specialist who returned from a short break with an eye-catching third at Newcastle (1m) two weeks ago; has claims if he can back that up, but he's 0-11 on turf and has had only one run in this sphere in his last 14 starts; mixed messages.

8/1

3rd

2

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cloch Nua

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Four wins in the early part of 2025 including three over C&D; down to a handy mark again but he generally struggled during the winter and was beaten 11l at Wolverhampton (7f) last time; has something to prove after a short break and he needs a major revival back up in trip.

7/1

6th

8

(9)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cloch Nua

9st 5lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Four wins in the early part of 2025 (7f and 1m); down to a handy mark again and his penultimate effort was a step back in the right direction; disappointed 12 days ago (slowly away) but a revival isn't out of the question.

12/1

9th
11 (5)
Filey Beach

7/1

Form: -05422

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
A maiden after eight starts but ran well in defeat over 7f here 24 days ago and should be fine over today's longer trip; still unexposed on Tapeta; likely contender.
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7th

4

(9)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Filey Beach

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Won two in a row over C&D (good) in May, taking record here to 3-4; beaten favourite in AW classified since but he may well be superior on turf; high on the list returned to grass.

7/4

3rd

4

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Filey Beach

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Bids for a hat-trick after winning two handicaps at Catterick (7f, good) last month; respected if able to transfer that form back to the AW (0-6).

5/4

1st

6

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Filey Beach

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

3-23; did too much too soon at Musselburgh (7f; fourth, 6-4 favourite; third has won since) on penultimate start; made amends over C&D ten days ago, beating Crocodile Power (runs in the 3.10pm) by over 2l; that was an apprentices' handicap so he escapes a penalty (is due a 5lb rise); key player.

9/4

20/1

Form: 753668

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who was safely held in her first three handicaps (1m-1m2f); needs to find some improvement from somewhere.
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10th

12

(6)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gregorianna

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Six-race maiden who was safely held in her first three handicaps (1m-1m2f); needs to find some improvement from somewhere.

20/1

10th

12

(6)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gregorianna

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Six-race maiden who was safely held in her first three handicaps (1m-1m2f); needs to find some improvement from somewhere.

20/1

11th
10 (7)
Foshan

33/1

Form: 3070-9

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Placed in this race a year ago but has not shown any worthwhile form on the Flat or over hurdles since; blinkers refitted; difficult to enthuse over.
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7th

7

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

19:40 Sedgefield

Foshan

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adam Nicol

Respectable fifth over C&D (good; first run after wind op) last month and didn't run badly on the Flat a fortnight later (first-time tongue-tie) but he's 0-26 under all codes now and is 6lb out of the weights today.

25/1

7th

7

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

19:40 Sedgefield

Foshan

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adam Nicol

Respectable fifth over C&D (good; first run after wind op) last month and didn't run badly on the Flat a fortnight later (first-time tongue-tie) but he's 0-26 under all codes now and is 6lb out of the weights today.

25/1

7th

10

(3)

28th Apr 2025

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:13 Ayr

Foshan

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Adam Nicol

took keen hold, raced in third, edged left and hampered rival after 1f

33/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £76.50
Straight Forecast £97.90
Tricast £426.73
Trifecta £324.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Forever Proud

SPOTLIGHT:

Volenti

The Guardian:

Pop Favorite

The Sun:

Filey Beach

RP RATINGS:

Rubellite

Daily Record:

Filey Beach

Daily Mirror:

Rubellite

NEWMARKET:

Forever Proud

D Express:

Forever Proud

The Times:

Volenti

Telegraph:

Volenti

Daily Mail:

Pop Favorite

The Star:

Pop Favorite