17.45
StandardBetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap
- Prize money: £4710.6
- 1m 0f 5y
- Class 6
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Cloudy
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.00
- Place: £3.00
Form: 1079-6 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (3) |
24th Jul 2025 Soft 1m 0f 3y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Prolific winner who was in fine form through the winter but progress was stalled by a three-month absence when well beaten at Carlisle (1m, soft; ground no excuse); would have each-way claims if back on song a month later. |
25/1 |
|
11 (14) |
25th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Has won three of his last four regulation races, two on the AW and the other at Doncaster in March (1m, good); won the charity race at York for the second time 12 days ago, goes well on soft ground and one to take seriously. |
12/1 |
|
1st 2 (18) |
30th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
in rear |
8/1 |
25/1
- Place: £8.10
Form: 75788-
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
20th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Ten-race maiden at up to 1m2f but he was a close second of 12 at Newcastle (1m, AW) in January before a lesser effort back there in March on final start for Julie Camacho; makes hurdle/stable debut with stamina to prove back from nearly three months off. |
7/1 |
|
4 |
20th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Ten-race maiden at up to 1m2f but he was a close second of 12 at Newcastle (1m, AW) in January before a lesser effort back there in March on final start for Julie Camacho; makes hurdle/stable debut with stamina to prove back from nearly three months off. |
7/1 |
|
7th 5 (7) |
1st Mar 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Nine-race maiden but he turned things around off a reduced mark when runner-up behind Hartswood over C&D (cheekpieces added) last month; has a 3lb swing in the weights with his old rival and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid. |
6/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 2116-6 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (12) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Four C&D wins, including when justifying favouritism in January 2025; in reasonable form on turf this time last year (from marks in mid 60s) but has lost his way since then, tumbling down the handicap; latest Ripon fourth (beaten 8l) isn't enough to tempt. |
7/1 |
|
4th 8 (11) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Has four wins on Newcastle AW but is only 1-19 on turf; never figured on return to turf when seventh of nine at Pontefract (1m, good) in cheekpieces (left off here) last month; needs to show more. |
16/1 |
|
7th 8 (7) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Last of his five wins came 15 months ago and he struggled after close fourth over C&D (good to firm) in August; falling mark a help if he can stage a revival after three-month break; market check advised. |
20/1 |
4/1
Form: 1212-1 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (5) |
15th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Progressive 5yo who was taking his record over C&D to 3-3 when beating Melek Alreeh here 13 days ago; could have even more to offer and is one of the leading contenders off this 2lb higher mark. |
5/2 |
|
3 (7) |
30th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Has made great strides since winning a classified event in July 2024, winning three times on Polytrack, most recently over C&D in March; hampered start at Lingfield in September before involved in a tight finish and seems likely to find another race off this mark. |
4/1 |
|
3 (7) |
30th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Has made great strides since winning a classified event in July 2024, winning three times on Polytrack, most recently over C&D in March; hampered start at Lingfield in September before involved in a tight finish and seems likely to find another race off this mark. |
4/1 |
5/1
Form: 8943-1 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 10 (12) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
10-47 on AW, with all bar one of those wins coming at Newcastle (7f-1m2f); now sits 3lb below his last winning mark, and Tom Kiely-Marshall's 5lb claim is a bonus, but seems to have lost his way; may strip fitter for 7f course comeback run. |
40/1 |
|
11 (2) |
19th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Nine course wins to his name, mainly in the early months of the year; 50-1 for his C&D return a month ago, when well behind a few of these, and needs a big step forward. |
25/1 |
|
12th 12 (11) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Nine of his ten wins have come at this track (7f-1m2f) but last success was 13 months ago and he finished down the field here in his final two runs last year; looks opposable back from a break. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 1462-7 CD BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (1) |
11th May 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Does most racing now at Newcastle, the scene of his last three wins; off for six weeks since finishing well held behind Captain Pickles over C&D. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 9885-5 CD BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (4) |
25th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D novice winner in 2023 and he made a winning start for this stable at Lingfield (1m, AW) 12 days ago; respected following a 3lb rise with the visor now replacing cheekpieces. |
5/4 |
|
7 (3) |
13th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Winless since landing a 1m novice on Newcastle AW in 2023 but the pick of his Tapeta handicap form since shows he's well treated on yard debut; left the Barrons for £11,000 since last seen; likely to be dangerous if taking to Polytrack. |
7/4 |
7/2
Form: 7413-3
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 13 (11) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Fourth is the best he's managed in seven AW outings this winter, despite being prominent in the market a few times; his sole win from 24 starts came on turf but his claims still aren't obvious. |
10/1 |
|
6th 10 (10) |
5th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
8st 5lb |
5lb lower than when beaten a head over C&D last May, but his form since returning in December has been patchy while he is just 1-23. |
10/1 |
|
9th 12 (5) |
17th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Sole win was on turf in August 2024 but he's only been beaten around 2l at Newcastle and Chelmsford (both at 1m) in last two runs; has possibilities if he can find something extra and he's not ruled out. |
9/1 |
7/1
Form: 35291- CD
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (7) |
29th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Won off 2lb higher at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last November but she's been a long way below that level on her last four starts. |
25/1 |
|
15th 5 (15) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Won two fillies' handicaps (7f and 1m) at Newcastle in November but has lost her form in recent AW starts; it remains to be seen whether a return to turf and step up in trip sparks a revival. |
33/1 |
|
9th 3 (8) |
14th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won two fillies' handicaps (7f and 1m) at Newcastle last November; back down in the weights but that is a result of disappointing efforts on her last two starts. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 78600- D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (3) |
30th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
10st 11lb |
Made all to win a 7f classified stakes at Newcastle 11 days ago when wearing cheekpieces for the first time; below best in two previous runs over this trip (has won at 1m). |
5/1 |
|
1st 12 (5) |
19th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
No win since 2023 but he did record his best effort since returning from a 296-day break when second in 1m Southwell classified event 15 days ago; claims if in similar form with cheekpieces added. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 9 (2) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner in December 2023 (all three of his wins came in 2023); struggled on his first two starts since returning from a 296-day break but he ran better at Newcastle (1m, AW) 28 days ago; blinkers removed. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 22577-
Last run: 133 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (3) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Needed a couple of runs before hitting top gear this season but his close second at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month was a good effort and he's still on a workable mark after recent 2lb nudge. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 (3) |
25th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Took this 12 months ago; not seen after June in 2025 but hinted at a revival on his second run back when seventh of 13 in 1m Thirsk handicap 15 days ago; he's one to be interested in off a 2lb lower mark here. |
9/1 |
|
7th 6 (6) |
10th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Winner over 1m at Doncaster (good to firm) and 1m2f at Ripon (good) last spring; minor late headway on his recent AW reappearance and he's dipped to 1lb below the mark he defied at Ripon. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 4/955-
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 (9) |
21st Jan 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Has shown ability in all three AW starts, as when fifth of ten on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last time; open to further progress with cheekpieces now given a go; stable also runs Yorkstone. |
14/1 |
|
12th 3 (9) |
21st Jan 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Has shown ability in all three AW starts, as when fifth of ten on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last time; open to further progress with cheekpieces now given a go; stable also runs Yorkstone. |
14/1 |
|
5th 9 (3) |
30th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Thrice-raced gelding who has shown some promise in both AW attempts, latest at Newcastle (1m2f) where he shaped as if this drop back in trip will suit; improvement possible on handicap debut. |
6/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £268.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £247.62 |
| Tricast | £1438.17 |
| Trifecta | £3879.00 |
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