November 16 / 17.18 Newcastle (AW)

17.18

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Nursery Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 584321 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the sixth attempt when landing a 7f nursery here on Monday (A Fine Claret third), staying on well off a steady pace; a more truly run event at 6f could see her progress further but such improvement will be necessary if she is to defy a 6lb penalty.
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5th

8

(6)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Laurens Dream

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Both her wins have come at Newcastle (6f and 7f); she has finished second in 7f classified events on her last three starts but she will need to raise her game to take this; the return to Newcastle and switch to blinkers could spark extra though.

5/1

2nd

5

(6)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:25 Southwell (AW)

Laurens Dream

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Losing run stands at 18 but she has run well in 7f classified events on Tapeta on her last two starts, the latest here last week; strong claims in this field.

2/1

14

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Laurens Dream

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Michael & David Easterby

Gained both wins on Newcastle AW last November; 0-12 on turf but has frame possibilities on some of her recent form; drop back to Class 6 looks a plus.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 905

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Appeared to run better when switched to the AW here in September, beaten under 8l into fifth (7f); that form doesn't look entirely convincing, though, and improvement will be required now back at 6f and switched to a nursery.
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11

(14)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Vault Of Heaven

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Kevin Frost

14-race maiden but he returned to form with a creditable third at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) 17 days ago; that was more like it with blinkers added and has claims if he can back that up.

8/1

3rd

7

(1)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vault Of Heaven

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

13-race maiden; has attracted support on a few occasions, including at Doncaster on her seasonal return, and could yet have a bigger run in him; blinkers replace the hood or cheekpieces worn on his last three starts.

12/1

9th

11

(2)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Vault Of Heaven

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

0-12 and well beaten at Newcastle when last seen in November; he was sent off favourite on that occasion and returns from a break off a 2lb lower mark; no doubt the ability is there to win races if the addition of a hood has a calming effect (often races too freely).

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 023241 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the eighth attempt when scrambling home over 5f here two weeks ago, overcoming an awkward start; a 3lb rise doesn't look especially generous but he can at least boast a win on his CV.
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9th

5

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Monticristo Boy

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Peter Niven

5f AW winner for Nigel Tinkler; form went the wrong way last year and he's changed yards since his last run in August; on a reduced mark and market check advised on stable debut but he returns with something to prove.

9/1

7

(2)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Beverley

Monticristo Boy

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

AW winner last November; started this campaign with a couple of promising efforts but he's struggled more recently; 2lb out of the weights today and others look stronger.

10/1

10

(7)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Monticristo Boy

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Not at his best on turf lately but is consistent on Tapeta (224133), the win coming by a short head off 1lb higher in a nursery over C&D last November; 5lb lower than when third of eight at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) in April and interesting back on the AW.

9/1

Form: 749

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Three quick runs last month, showing her best form when fourth of ten at Kempton 24 days ago (7f); looks a likely improver dropping back in trip and switching to a low-grade nursery.
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7th

3

(2)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

12:30 Lingfield (AW)

Followeroffashion

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

towards rear but in touch with leaders

15/2

7th

3

(2)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

12:30 Lingfield (AW)

Followeroffashion

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

towards rear but in touch with leaders

15/2

7th

6

(11)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:05 Southwell (AW)

Followeroffashion

9st 6lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Came from off the pace when eyecatching fourth, amid trouble, at Newcastle (6f) on handicap debut; perhaps unsuited by change of tactics last time and may do better still.

12/1

Form: 9508

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Yet to improve on his debut effort in May (6f, good); weak finisher over a mile the last twice, including nursery debut latest, but drop to 6f isn't sure to suit; blinkered today (wore visor on third start); yard also run Laurens Dream.
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7th

14

(1)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Black Sky

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Unplaced in all nine Flat races and was pulled up on hurdling debut at Cartmel only recently when tried in a tongue-tie; cheekpieces now added.

25/1

2

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:20 Cartmel

Black Sky

10st 12lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Unplaced in all nine Flat races and now has a basement handicap mark; tongue tied for this change of codes.

50/1

5th

7

(5)

18th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

19:20 Pontefract

Black Sky

8st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Unplaced in all eight starts (6f-1m) and his promising fifth at Newcastle (6f; November) hasn't been built on in three runs since; enough to prove back at a mile.

12/1

9/2

Form: 948823

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Improving at a modest level, finishing second in a 7f nursery at Southwell 12 days ago and third to Laurens Dream over same trip here on Monday, tiring close home; returns to 6f with a visor replacing cheekpieces; could yet rate a bit higher.
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2nd

5

(1)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

A Fine Claret

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

pressed leader, led halfway, headed towards finish

4/1

2nd

5

(1)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

A Fine Claret

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Had shown ability prior to making it eighth-time lucky at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) this month; not so good back there last Friday, but it's interesting that he is back so soon and the return to this trip isn't a problem; respected.

4/1

8th

7

(7)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

A Fine Claret

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

dwelt start, midfield

11/4

9/2

Form: 774

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Looked stretched by 7f on his two runs last month; has shown clear promise, though, and the switch to a low-grade nursery over 6f could spark improvement.
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8th

6

(5)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rock Master

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Tony Carroll

Placed a few times on turf/Polytrack last year, but has regressed since joining this yard and now 0-17; look elsewhere.

12/1

8th

6

(1)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Rock Master

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Tony Carroll

Maiden (0-16); often placed for Sean Woods but yet to threaten to click into gear for this trainer; weakened late on when last of nine at Southwell (6f; 9-1) 16 days ago.

20/1

10

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rock Master

8st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

0-12 for Sean Woods but he's finished placed five times including when runner-up in a classified event at Yarmouth (7f, good) in August; on unchanged mark back in a handicap and has each-way claims again for new yard.

8/1

Form: 5360

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
No instant improvement for the switch to nurseries when 11th of 12 over C&D last month; dropped 3lb and now goes in blinkers; still early days.
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8th

3

(5)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Newcastle (AW)

King Of Lir

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

No instant improvement for the switch to nurseries when 11th of 12 over C&D last month; dropped 3lb and now goes in blinkers; still early days.

14/1

8th

3

(5)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Newcastle (AW)

King Of Lir

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

No instant improvement for the switch to nurseries when 11th of 12 over C&D last month; dropped 3lb and now goes in blinkers; still early days.

14/1

11th

3

(3)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

King Of Lir

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: John & Sean Quinn

Found 7f beyond him on debut, likewise this trip on heavy ground last time; from a decent sprinting family and ought to fare better now handicapping at a lowly level.

10/1

20/1

Form: 8490

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
No improvement for the switch to nurseries when 11th of 13 at Chelmsford 16 days ago ; dropped 3lb but others look much safer.
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9th

12

(6)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Newcastle (AW)

Up The Budget

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jack Jones

No improvement for the switch to nurseries when 11th of 13 at Chelmsford 16 days ago ; dropped 3lb but others look much safer.

20/1

9th

12

(6)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Newcastle (AW)

Up The Budget

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jack Jones

No improvement for the switch to nurseries when 11th of 13 at Chelmsford 16 days ago ; dropped 3lb but others look much safer.

20/1

11th

8

(9)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Up The Budget

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Low-level form in two fast-ground maidens and when 150-1 in a 6f novice on Kempton AW; has some ability and needs a market check on nursery debut.

11/1

25/1

Form: 439669

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won a 5f Beverley claimer when trained by George Boughey; mixed bag for her current stable but she should be sharper with her recent return to action behind her and she is tumbling down the weights.
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10th

13

(15)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Unthinkable

8st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Philip Kirby

Rediscovered winning ways at Musselburgh (7f, good; 16-1) in August but she has proved troublesome since, failing to offer anything positive at Ayr, Catterick or Musselburgh (7f-1m); clear and obvious risks attached.

25/1

10th

13

(15)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Unthinkable

8st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Philip Kirby

Rediscovered winning ways at Musselburgh (7f, good; 16-1) in August but she has proved troublesome since, failing to offer anything positive at Ayr, Catterick or Musselburgh (7f-1m); clear and obvious risks attached.

25/1

10th

13

(15)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Unthinkable

8st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Philip Kirby

Rediscovered winning ways at Musselburgh (7f, good; 16-1) in August but she has proved troublesome since, failing to offer anything positive at Ayr, Catterick or Musselburgh (7f-1m); clear and obvious risks attached.

25/1

20/1

Form: 354380

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Well beaten over C&D on his stable debut last month; dropped 3lb and now goes in cheekpieces; enough to prove for now.
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11th

10

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Caledonian Dream

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Dawson

Off for 11 months since a good second in 1m2f handicap here on his final run for Alan Brown; has fitness to prove for his new handler.

11/1

6

(8)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Caledonian Dream

9st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Alan Brown

Now 0-11 but has run okay now and again, notably when placed at Musselburgh last August (1m, good); latest run needs forgiving but this is such a bad race that he can't be ruled out.

13/2

9

(1)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:52 Ripon

Caledonian Dream

8st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Ten-race maiden; ran okay over 7f at Redcar last month and should be sharper with that behind him; others look stronger all the same.

20/1

12th
10 (12)
Glad Eye

12/1

Form: 07703

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Whiff of promise for Hughie Morrison and again on last week's stable debut over C&D; her third of five there doesn't appeal as being strong form, however, and others may have her measure.
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7th

9

(9)

6th May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glad Eye

8st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Craig Lidster

Regressive maiden who's finished well beaten most starts; has landed the outside stall and is hard to fancy in a first-time eyeshield (wore a hood once before).

33/1

7th

9

(9)

6th May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glad Eye

8st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Craig Lidster

Regressive maiden who's finished well beaten most starts; has landed the outside stall and is hard to fancy in a first-time eyeshield (wore a hood once before).

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £28.80
Straight Forecast £21.43
Tricast £114.32
Trifecta £149.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Monticristo Boy

Telegraph:

Laurens Dream

NEWMARKET:

Rock Master

The Guardian:

A Fine Claret

SPOTLIGHT:

Followeroffashion

Daily Mail:

King Of Lir

POSTDATA:

Glad Eye

The Sun:

Laurens Dream

D Express:

Rock Master

The Star:

A Fine Claret

Daily Mirror:

Monticristo Boy

Daily Record:

Monticristo Boy

The Times:

Followeroffashion