December 28 / 16.00 Newcastle (AW)

16.00

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Irish EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5210.99
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Irish EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Invincible Spirit half-brother to winners Sisyphean (1m including AW; RPR 97) and Espionne (7f 2yo; 80); notable connections; interesting newcomer, especially if strong in the betting.
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9th

8

(7)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

The Watcher

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Justified favouritism in a couple of AW novice events this winter, latest comfortably at Wolverhampton (7f); promising sort but needs big improvement at this level, being clear bottom on ratings.

33/1

9th

8

(7)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

The Watcher

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Justified favouritism in a couple of AW novice events this winter, latest comfortably at Wolverhampton (7f); promising sort but needs big improvement at this level, being clear bottom on ratings.

33/1

1st

1

(4)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Watcher

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Even-money favourite for his Newcastle debut six weeks ago (6f) and his supporters rarely had an anxious moment, as he tanked through the race and settling matters quickly over 1f out; bred to be well suited by 7f and he's a major player with further progress likely.

8/11

OUR TIP

8/13

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a family that has served his connections well; duly made a promising debut (won nicely) in C&D contest three weeks ago and looks potentially useful; the clear form pick, even with 7lb penalty.
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3

(10)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

Showering

9st 10lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Haggas

His progress looked to have stalled after winning at Chester in July but he was back to his best when third at Goodwood 12 days ago, not really getting a clear run at things until it was too late; runs off the same mark here but he will have to prove himself on soft ground.

8/1

2

(6)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Goodwood

Showering

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Down the field at Doncaster four weeks ago but that was his first attempt at 7f and it was in a more competitive race than this; he had a 3-8 strike-rate previously (including 6f wins on good/good to soft) and this 3yo could bounce back with a bold show for his top yard.

6/1

13th

8

(8)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Showering

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Strike-rate of 3-8, with one of those wins on good to soft; endured a wide trip when placed at Chester last time but was beaten 4l and whether he wants 7f remains to be seen (confined to sprinting thus far).

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
90,000euros foal, 120,000gns yearling; Hello Youmzain half-brother to three winners, notably Qasida (French 1m4f; RPR 97); wears visor on debut; market helpful.
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5th

5

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 2

16:07 Redcar

Rainbow Nebula

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Steady progress last season, winning at 7f and 1m; flopped in the Spring Mile first time back but showed his true colours when emerging from off the pace to beat a Beckett improver over 1m here recently (4lb lower); he should stay this far.

13/2

1st

4

(1)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Rainbow Nebula

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Made steady progress switched to handicaps last autumn, winning over 7f at Ascot (good to soft) and 1m at Newcastle (AW); that makes his reappearance effort in the Doncaster Spring Mile disappointing but last year's exploits show he's better than that.

10/1

18th

15

(20)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Rainbow Nebula

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Record of 51531 since handicapping includes a couple of respectable efforts at Doncaster (7f, heavy); held on by only a whisker at Newcastle (AW) upped to 1m but may have further improvement in him.

10/1

33/1

Form: 08

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
AW debutant who holds weak claims on his summer turf efforts.
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2nd

12

(12)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Fan Mail

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Two 6f wins on AW and he's continued in reasonable form since the latest of them in October; has a 5lb lower turf mark but he didn't come up with much on grass last summer and this is the first time he's worn headgear.

11/2

6th

8

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Fan Mail

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner off 1lb higher last autumn; not beaten far at Newcastle of late, most recently when forced to challenge on the far flank; non-runner when due to wear headgear here last time; no aids this evening.

6/1

66/1

Form:

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Last of 11 in 6f maiden at Southwell for an inauspicious debut.
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8

(1)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

18:33 Ayr

Nave Force

9st 0lb

J: Archie Young

T: Linda Perratt

Has achieved little to date, including on turf debut at Carlisle when finishing last (6f handicap).

50/1

12th

10

(4)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:15 Carlisle

Nave Force

9st 1lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Linda Perratt

Only run on Tapeta to date and has achieved little, including in a hood (off today) when last seen ten weeks ago; trainer, who also saddles Jackchester, is best known for older horses and boasts an ordinary record with 3yos in recent times.

33/1

12th

10

(4)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:15 Carlisle

Nave Force

9st 1lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Linda Perratt

Only run on Tapeta to date and has achieved little, including in a hood (off today) when last seen ten weeks ago; trainer, who also saddles Jackchester, is best known for older horses and boasts an ordinary record with 3yos in recent times.

33/1

40/1

Form: 7

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Needs a big step forward, having finished about 9l behind Showering over C&D three weeks ago.
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5th

5

(7)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Oilisa

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Mark Walford

Scored twice at 1m last autumn but she's yet to fire in 1m handicaps at Doncaster and Ripon this season; needs to take a major step forward.

12/1

10th

6

(8)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Oilisa

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Mark Walford

Landed a brace at Ayr and Nottingham around 1m last October on heavy; still lightly raced and should be better for the run when tenth of 22 in amateurs' handicap at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March; one to keep an eye on.

7/1

10th

19

(14)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Oilisa

10st 2lb

J: Miss Alice Cooke

T: Mark Walford

Too early to pigeonhole her as a mudlark but her form did take off when faced with soft and heavy going last autumn, winning at Ayr and Nottingham (both around 1m); only sixth on good ground when last seen; likely she has more to offer this year but perhaps when underfoot conditions are more demanding.

6/1

Form: 97

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Well held in a couple of sprint races here; poor chance.
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10th

12

(14)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:30 Musselburgh

Crackinthunder

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Contrasting efforts over C&D since returning from layoff and switched to handicaps, finishing third then well held; may progress if rebound materialises.

12/1

8

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:22 Musselburgh

Crackinthunder

9st 1lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Unexposed after just four runs; looked green as a 2yo and appeared a much improved model when third of eight over C&D (good ground) 18 days ago, fading after eight months off; the hood (omitted on return) goes back on today; in good hands and has far more potential than most of today's rivals.

7/2

Form: 6

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Ran to a modest RPR in 6f event at Southwell last week but did enough to suggest he has frame possibilities in this field.
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8th

7

(1)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Goldrush Glory

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Lacked the pace to pose a significant threat over 6f here on handicap debut a fortnight ago but remains unexposed and could quite plausibly be seen to better effect over today's longer trip.

20/1

5th

4

(4)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Goldrush Glory

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

in rear, outpaced over 1f out, ran on final 110yds, not pace to challenge

8/1

5th

4

(4)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Goldrush Glory

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

in rear, outpaced over 1f out, ran on final 110yds, not pace to challenge

8/1

Form: 89

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No form claims, having finished last in two C&D events.
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7th

9

(8)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:08 Beverley

Diamond Dude

8st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: Tracy Waggott

Little show in his six starts to date and he failed to beat a rival in 5f Wetherby handicap when last seen out in June; he's very hard to make a case for.

33/1

8th

8

(1)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

21:00 Wetherby

Diamond Dude

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tracy Waggott

Peak RPR of just 30 and well beaten in a seller three weeks ago.

33/1

8th

8

(1)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

21:00 Wetherby

Diamond Dude

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tracy Waggott

Peak RPR of just 30 and well beaten in a seller three weeks ago.

33/1

33/1

Form: 8

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in 5f contest at this venue, having been friendless in the betting; best watched.
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8

(6)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

El Cobre Fuego

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Promise in 5f maidens at Newcastle early in the year; no impact in two handicaps in May and now returns from three months off; stable run three in the race.

25/1

3

(5)

31st May 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:55 Southwell (AW)

El Cobre Fuego

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Showed he possessed ability when twice placed in Newcastle maidens (5f, Tapeta) earlier in year; no show on turf/handicap debut at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last time, but one for the shortlist back on AW.

7/1

11th
10 (8)
Hardlass

10/1

Form: 05 BF

Last run: 184 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts over 5f on turf, shaping with some promise at the Newmarket Craven meeting then disappointing favourite at Hamilton; debut form gives her place claims in this field.
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9th

9

(4)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Hardlass

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Joe Ponting

Twice a runner-up for this yard but remains a maiden and was beaten a long way over C&D latest; tongue-tie now tried.

16/1

9th

9

(4)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:55 Bath

Hardlass

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Joe Ponting

Twice a runner-up for this yard but remains a maiden and was beaten a long way over C&D latest; tongue-tie now tried.

16/1

11th

12

(11)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:22 Bath

Hardlass

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Joe Ponting

Runner-up in two of her five starts for this stable, including C&D, but they were in weak events and this looks more competitive.

14/1

Non-runners

Little Beck Annie

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Payout
Exacta £3.10
Straight Forecast £2.79
Trifecta £6.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Showering

RP RATINGS:

Showering

POSTDATA:

Showering

The Times:

Showering

Telegraph:

Showering

The Guardian:

Showering

Daily Mail:

Showering

D Express:

Showering

Daily Mirror:

Showering

The Sun:

Showering

The Star:

Showering

Daily Record:

Showering