December 03 / 19.00 Newcastle (AW)

19.00

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

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

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 950863 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Triple winner on AW last autumn/winter and his C&D run 11 days ago was his best effort since; big player if building on that; hood removed, tongue-tie remains.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(7)

17th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:15 Beverley

Panama City

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Only turf success was in a maiden over 7.5f here in July 2022 (good); fair efforts when placed on last two starts, latest over C&D (good); a possible.

7/2

7

(8)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Panama City

9st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Multiple AW scorer whose sole win from 23 turf starts came at this venue in 2022; creditable effort from her lower turf rating at Ripon last week and claims from same mark.

4/1

7

(8)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Panama City

9st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Multiple AW scorer whose sole win from 23 turf starts came at this venue in 2022; creditable effort from her lower turf rating at Ripon last week and claims from same mark.

4/1

2nd
11 (10)
Sandret

12/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: -83667 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won the last time he contested a Class 6, over C&D in 2022; 0-11 since and didn't do enough over track and trip 26 days ago to warrant supporting in this.
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2

(5)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:05 Thirsk

Sandret

11st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

In good form for new yard this summer, recording a comfortable win at Redcar (1m, good) in July and just as good when second at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago (both under Rebecca Hitchen); another prominent showing is on the cards with the return to 1m in his favour.

7/2

2nd

4

(1)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Sandret

10st 13lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Recorded a comfortable win under Rebecca Hitchen, who was unable to claim, at Redcar (1m, good) last week on second start for new stable; rider can now use 5lb allowance, which offsets a penalty; scored over 7f very early in career; this in-form 9yo commands respect.

2/1

1st

3

(1)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Sandret

11st 0lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

5-43, with his latest win coming off this mark at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in December; posted a solid effort when third of 12 over that C&D on stable debut under Rebecca Hitchen 33 days ago (raced wide); has won over 1m but he hasn't won on turf since 2019.

9/2

3rd
10 (9)
Balqaa

13/2

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 431104 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
This hold-up performer won back-to-back 1m Tapeta contests in September; latest effort, off a 52-day break, wasn't bad but suspect she'll need luck given there's a lack of pace on paper.
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8th

7

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Balqaa

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

All five wins have came on AW; usually ridden with hold-up tactics and will need plenty of luck in running to get her head in front here.

10/1

5th

5

(4)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balqaa

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

It was a classified race she won over C&D last month but this mark isn't beyond her and a slow start was no help at Southwell.

10/1

5th

4

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Balqaa

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Regained the winning thread in Wolverhampton classified race (9.5f) last week and may remain competitive despite a 6lb rise in her mark; well treated on best handicap form at up to 1m2f.

9/2

12/1

Form: 425566

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
All four wins over 6f on Polytrack in headgear; picked up for 4,000gns in October and has joined an in-form yard (that also runs Odd Socks Havana); probably best watched over this far, for all this is unlikely to be a true test, wearing no aids.
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6th

6

(4)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Impeach

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Continues to edge down the weights and he's run the odd fair race this year, but he's without a win since November 2023 and it's hard to be confident regarding his claims.

15/2

6th

6

(4)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Impeach

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

dwelt start, in rear, headway inside final furlong, not reach leaders

15/2

9

(5)

2nd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:07 Musselburgh

Impeach

9st 0lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Rebecca Menzies

He has run some fair races for this yard but all four wins, the latest of them in November 2023, have come over 6f on Polytrack; solid effort over 1m last week; each-way shout.

10/1

Form: 564601 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
This veteran appreciated returning to AW and further drop in the weights when scoring over C&D (for the third time) last month; 3lb rise of no great concern; the one to beat.
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11th

7

(14)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Trais Fluors

9st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran (13-102); has won just once since late 2024, when edging out Pallas Lord over C&D (15-2) on New Year's Day; kept on after a slow start, fifth of seven, at Ayr (7f; 33-1) four weeks ago.

9/1

5th

8

(2)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Trais Fluors

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Linda Perratt

Getting on for three years since his last turf success and this veteran hasn't been at his best at Newcastle of late; opposable back at 7f and returned to the grass.

20/1

8/1

Form: 323446

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Just 1-14 for Grant Tuer but latest run over C&D can be marked up as he didn't enjoy a clear run; two pieces of headgear are applied on debut for new yard and market can guide.
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9th

9

(12)

7th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Ripon

Mr Jetman

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Seb Spencer

Won two in a row over C&D (good) in May/June; merely mid-division over 1m2f the next twice, here then at York, but the drop back down in trip and return to Ripon could both be positives and he's not ruled out.

9/1

9th

17

(14)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:25 York

Mr Jetman

9st 12lb

J: Miss Stephanie Dorey

T: Seb Spencer

Has form over 1m2f but was below par (behind Westernesse) returned to this trip last week when bidding for a Ripon hat-trick; still seeking first success beyond 1m.

20/1

5

(8)

19th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:15 Ripon

Mr Jetman

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Seb Spencer

Bids for a hat-trick after back-to-back 1m handicap wins here recently; up 3lb but he's effective at this longer trip and not taken lightly in his current mood.

7/2

25/1

Form: 377340

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Runs two and three for this yard weren't bad but she failed to beat a rival at Catterick five weeks ago when soft ground shouldn't have been an issue.
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8th

4

(1)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Treasure Storm

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Philip Kirby

Won a Nottingham novice (5f, soft) in May 2023 but she's 0-11 since and has not posed a threat in six runs for current yard; still unexposed at this trip and mark continues to fall but others are preferred.

16/1

8th

4

(1)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:52 Newcastle (AW)

Treasure Storm

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Philip Kirby

Won a Nottingham novice (5f, soft) in May 2023 but she's 0-11 since and has not posed a threat in six runs for current yard; still unexposed at this trip and mark continues to fall but others are preferred.

16/1

4th

8

(4)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:23 Newcastle (AW)

Treasure Storm

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Placed at Thirsk (1m, good to soft) on her second start for current yard but she's not gone on from that in three runs since; wasn't beaten far here last time but she's now 1-12 and needs to find more back up in trip.

25/1

Form: 272876 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Last four wins achieved here (7f/1m); second run back from 126 days off recently wasn't bad and he could go well if stall 1 doesn't prove a hindrance; cheekpieces still missing (wears tongue-tie).
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4th

6

(8)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Odd Socks Havana

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Six of his seven wins have been on AW and yet to win beyond 8.5f; second of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) ten days ago where he stayed on to suggest this longer trip should suit.

11/2

4th

6

(8)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Odd Socks Havana

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader from over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/2

2nd

3

(7)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Pontefract

Odd Socks Havana

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Seb Spencer

Probably better on the AW but won on turf for David O'Meara in July 2021 (6f, good); good second over 1m at Newcastle two runs back and not beaten far when seventh of 13 at Thirsk last week (7f, good to firm).

9/1

9/1

Form: 7808-5

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Having second start for fourth different trainer and still seeks first win; recent Tapeta run after over a year off wasn't bad but needs a good step forward.
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9th

2

(2)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Toophan

9st 7lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Raphael E Freire

Having second start for fourth different trainer and still seeks first win; recent Tapeta run after over a year off wasn't bad but needs a good step forward.

9/1

9th

2

(2)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Toophan

9st 7lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Raphael E Freire

Having second start for fourth different trainer and still seeks first win; recent Tapeta run after over a year off wasn't bad but needs a good step forward.

9/1

5th

5

(6)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Toophan

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Raphael E Freire

11-race maiden who was out of sorts in his final three runs last year including a 14l defeat over C&D last time; with another new yard now and has plenty to prove after a year off; tongue-tie removed.

20/1

14/1

Form: 813544 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
This trip is a bare minimum for him and he did some decent late work to just about make the frame over C&D the last twice (under Lauren Young); further minor honours may be best hope.
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8

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

16:51 Hamilton

Annandale

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Five-time turf winner who went close at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) in February when last seen; not discounted but it's possible this 8yo will improve for this first run since; question mark about slow ground nowadays.

10/1

2nd

1

(1)

17th Feb 2026

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Annandale

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Conditions shouldn't be an excuse and this trip is more suitable than the 1m he tackled at Newcastle last month; however, he finished down the field when back up to 1m4f here last night.

15/2

6th

8

(8)

16th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Annandale

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Drop back to 1m provides an excuse for latest effort; not disgraced in last three attempts at about 1m4f; possibilities off 7lb below last winning mark.

7/1

10/1

Form: 225030 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Regularly placed here since recording back-to-back nursery wins at the track; his 7f pace should stand him in good stead given this is likely to get tactical but he does need to bounce back; cheekpieces return to replace blinkers.
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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

20/1

Form: 314006 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Struck over C&D on British/handicap debut in February and went in again at Hamilton in May; no positives to take from autumn efforts and first-time blinkers need to trigger a revival.
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12th

7

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Redondo

9st 11lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: D Donovan

Won over this trip at Hamilton (good) for Daragh Bourke in June, but they didn't go quick enough for him when fourth of eight back there (good) the following month; makes his stable debut in a first-time hood after 68 days off and worth monitoring in the market.

10/1

4th

2

(3)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

21:00 Hamilton

Redondo

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

The last two of his three wins have come at this track and latest was over C&D (good) three weeks ago; up 5lb but he hit a personal best with that stylish success and the form has been franked by the third since; big player again in his bid to make it 3-3 at this track.

2/1

1st

6

(1)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

17:55 Hamilton

Redondo

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Two wins last year, the second coming at this track (1m1f, good) off today's mark; promising seasonal return when second at Carlisle (1m3f, good to soft) 19 days ago; that form has taken some knocks since but still no surprise to see him go well.

4/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £27.80
Straight Forecast £31.86
Tricast £274.40
Trifecta £202.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Trais Fluors

D Express:

Treasure Storm

POSTDATA:

Odd Socks Havana

Daily Mirror:

Annandale

RP RATINGS:

Trais Fluors

The Times:

Trais Fluors

Telegraph:

Trais Fluors

The Guardian:

Trais Fluors

Daily Mail:

Trais Fluors

The Sun:

Trais Fluors

The Star:

Trais Fluors

Daily Record:

Trais Fluors