January 04 / 19.05 Southwell (AW)

19.05

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 88236-

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Perhaps feeling the effects of a busy spell when behind two of these rivals at Newcastle seven weeks ago; peak effort when second here earlier in November; not ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 0083- BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Improved form (finished third) over C&D last month when making handicap debut and fitted with cheekpieces (now wears blinkers); could well build on that effort; highly respected off same mark.
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2nd

5

(12)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Grey Operations

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

prominent, challenging over 1f out, carried right inside final furlong, kept on but no match for winner

9/2

2nd

5

(12)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Grey Operations

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

prominent, challenging over 1f out, carried right inside final furlong, kept on but no match for winner

9/2

2nd

2

(4)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:05 Southwell (AW)

Grey Operations

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Improved form (finished third) over C&D last month when making handicap debut and fitted with cheekpieces (now wears blinkers); could well build on that effort; highly respected off same mark.

7/2

9/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 96804-

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ran encouragingly at Newcastle (5f) last month, making the frame for the first time; possibilities, provided the fitting of hood prompts another step forward.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

3

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

What What What

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner last year; won again at Southwell in February (6f) but rather out of sorts since; back on his last winning mark.

13/2

7th

5

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

What What What

8st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Game effort to win over C&D in February off 1lb lower; only run since came at Thirsk 12 days ago when easy to back and dropping right away in the race won by Eldeyaar; racecourse evidence suggests he will be much happier now back on AW.

7/1

15th

8

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

What What What

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Had the headgear left off when back to winning ways in 6f Southwell handicap 53 days ago; he's yet to show much in a handful of turf runs though, so needs to back it up.

7/1

Form: 90401- D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Belied his 125-1 odds in higher grade at Newcastle (6f) last Saturday, opening his account at the sixth attempt; seems a likely player, provided that form is backed up.
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10

(2)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:05 Redcar

Andalseeyagraham

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Ended 2024 with 6f Newcastle nursery success in December but well below par in 6f handicaps at Redcar and Wetherby this summer; he's not easy to make a case for.

25/1

6th

7

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

21:00 Wetherby

Andalseeyagraham

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sprung a 125-1 surprise at Newcastle in December (6f) and ran with credit at Southwell one week later; low-key return to turf at Redcar six weeks ago; still early days but not a solid option.

16/1

6th

7

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

21:00 Wetherby

Andalseeyagraham

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sprung a 125-1 surprise at Newcastle in December (6f) and ran with credit at Southwell one week later; low-key return to turf at Redcar six weeks ago; still early days but not a solid option.

16/1

Form: 42424- BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Quite a consistent and versatile maiden who has bits of 6f form; respectable fourth over 1m here most recently; solid claims, assuming she takes well to new headgear.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

9

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

16:05 Ffos Las

Kaleidoscope Eyes

8st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Has won on the AW and heavy ground (here); only fourth of eight here two weeks ago and that was a Class 6.

12/1

4th

6

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

19:39 Ffos Las

Kaleidoscope Eyes

9st 8lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Surprise winner of a heavy-ground 0-55 handicap over C&D last autumn; didn't offer a lot on her comeback early in the month and is hard to recommend after that.

16/1

10th

5

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:25 Chepstow

Kaleidoscope Eyes

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Opened his account for current yard at Ffos Las (7f) in September but off since beating one in 7f Wolverhampton handicap following month; needs to hit the ground running on his seasonal return.

33/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 956-

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Failed to make the frame in three summer runs for Gay Kelleway but may do better now handicapping in first-time tongue-tie; market support should be noted.
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2nd

10

(6)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ceira G

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Keady

Came home strongly when winning first 7f handicap, on Chelmsford AW in February, and lost out only narrowly over C&D after; never involved subsequently and failed to see out 1m at Windsor in April; not ruled out back here.

8/1

Form: 74947-

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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: 50850-

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Ties in with Followeroffashion on Newcastle form in November when both were eyecatchers; possibly unsuited by change of tactics last time, like that rival; not written off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

Form: 604-

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Regressive RPRs at maiden/novice level on turf but could turn things around now handicapping on AW; the betting may offer further guidance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(4)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Miss Pocket Rocket

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Fionn McSharry

in touch with leaders

20/1

11th

10

(4)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Miss Pocket Rocket

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Fionn McSharry

in touch with leaders

20/1

9th

7

(6)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:05 Southwell (AW)

Miss Pocket Rocket

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Fionn McSharry

Regressive RPRs at maiden/novice level on turf but could turn things around now handicapping on AW; the betting may offer further guidance.

20/1

Form: 96005-

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Bit of promise in the Brocklesby but failed to build on that effort and is not a solid option; on the plus side, this drop back to sprinting may help.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

9

(3)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:28 Newcastle (AW)

General Gordon

8st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Adrian Nicholls

midfield

25/1

9th

9

(3)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:28 Newcastle (AW)

General Gordon

8st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Adrian Nicholls

midfield

25/1

4th

7

(3)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

General Gordon

8st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Adrian Nicholls

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

25/1

Form: 6586-

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Holds weak claims on maiden/novice form but she's one of a few runners who may fare better now switched to handicap level; check the market signals.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(8)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Tango In Paris

9st 1lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

reared and lost many lengths start, switched sharply right and raced awkwardly after 2f, rushed up and pressed leader after 3f, lost ground quickly over 2f out, soon weakened, tailed off

20/1

7th

5

(8)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Tango In Paris

9st 1lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

reared and lost many lengths start, switched sharply right and raced awkwardly after 2f, rushed up and pressed leader after 3f, lost ground quickly over 2f out, soon weakened, tailed off

20/1

11th

11

(8)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:05 Southwell (AW)

Tango In Paris

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Holds weak claims on maiden/novice form but she's one of a few runners who may fare better now switched to handicap level; check the market signals.

20/1

Form: 6009-

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Down the field in 7f contest here last month on AW/handicap debut (wore blinkers) but the market suggested better was expected; may step up on that effort.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8

(9)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

14:45 Beverley

Cuda Been A Rowlex

9st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Has at least won a race but recent heavy defeats cast plenty of doubts.

12/1

12

(10)

20th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Cuda Been A Rowlex

8st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Mixed in handicaps, winning one off this mark here (1m2f, good) in March; back in some better form on his first two starts in cheekpieces but not on latest, albeit trying 1m4f; unraced on softer than good; not dismissed totally back down in trip.

12/1

5th

8

(9)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cuda Been A Rowlex

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Roger Fell

Mixed in handicaps but he won one over 1m2f at Redcar in March and back in better form since cheekpieces have been fitted; however, the way he's been finishing recently suggests a stamina query for 1m4f.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £28.60
Straight Forecast £32.24
Tricast £250.23
Trifecta £262.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Grey Operations

RP RATINGS:

Kaleidoscope Eyes

NEWMARKET:

Tango In Paris

POSTDATA:

Kaleidoscope Eyes

Telegraph:

Kaleidoscope Eyes

The Guardian:

Kaleidoscope Eyes

The Times:

Grey Operations

Daily Mail:

Grey Operations

D Express:

Grey Operations

Daily Mirror:

Grey Operations

The Star:

Grey Operations

Daily Record:

Grey Operations