February 22 / 17.00 Southwell (AW)

17.00

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £11514.8
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.10
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 309-14 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has been rated higher than this in the past; failed to reward market support at Newcastle in November but he made no mistake over 1m here last month, keeping on strongly; not quite so good here two weeks ago and he will need a good pace to aim at back at 7f.
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6th

6

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Continues to edge down the weights and he's well treated on the pick of this winter's course form; however, he appears to have gone off the boil on his last few outings and needs to raise his game.

8/1

6th

9

(5)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

2lb lower than for his Newcastle win in December but his form has gone off the boil more recently; Billy Loughnane, who was aboard for the Newcastle win, is back on today so a revival wouldn't be a bolt from the blue.

10/1

6th

4

(7)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

In good form over 7f/1m in mid-winter but below par on his last two outings and needs to bounce back.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 78226- D

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Failed to win last year but there were some near misses along the way; 3-8 on AW and this is his first run on an artificial surface since defying a 7lb higher mark at Wolverhampton in October 2023; has won after a similar absence in the past; not ruled out.
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7th

9

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Abduction

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Won over C&D off this mark last summer but does most racing now over further and wants a good test at this trip; said to have run flat last time but does have his good and bad days now for a yard responsible for two others; 2-4 for Kaiya Fraser.

12/1

8th

9

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Abduction

9st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Newcastle (7f, AW) in January and close fourth at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in February before winning over this C&D (good) a fortnight ago; it was a tight finish but he's gone up just 2lb; again in calculations.

9/2

1st

7

(4)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Abduction

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

6lb lower than when winning from a poor draw at Chester (7.6f, good to firm) last August and just 1lb higher than when successful at Newcastle (7f, AW) in January; ran well when a close fourth of 12 at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last time and capable of playing a part; stable also runs Kelpie Grey.

7/1

Form: 5256-1 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Perhaps the type that needs them coming back to him but there's also a strong suspicion he's going to be better than this mark when things do set up favourably; quickened smartly to win at Wolverhampton last month and a 5lb rise won't stop him if he's in the same form.
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10th

9

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Wheres Freddy

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Inconsistent last term but won on the other Newmarket course (1m, good to firm) last June and he kept on well for third over 7f here (good) in September; possible player if at the top of his game on this reappearance.

16/1

10th

10

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Wheres Freddy

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Two wins this year, including on the July Course here (1m, good to firm) in June; back on form when third of 13 over 7f at this course here (good) six weeks ago, faring best of those on his part of the track.

12/1

10th

10

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Wheres Freddy

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Two wins this year, including on the July Course here (1m, good to firm) in June; back on form when third of 13 over 7f at this course here (good) six weeks ago, faring best of those on his part of the track.

12/1

5th
11 (11)
Lessay

10/1

Form: 255-34 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Four creditable runs since joining this yard but he will need the change of headgear to give him a lift if he is to gain a first win since his racecourse debut.
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6th

7

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Three AW wins, the latest over C&D in December; went through a quiet spell since his most recent 7f run here (in January) but fared better back over C&D in May when going close off a reduced mark; bang there.

7/1

2nd

6

(6)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 5lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Not at his best of late, but has dropped 8lb lower than when successful over C&D in January; needs a resurgence, but is too well handicapped to ignore.

20/1

7th

3

(3)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

13:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Kept on well to score over 7f here (10-1; from 5lb higher) in December; form has dipped since February, slowly away, failing to beat a single rival at Newcastle (1m) just over a fortnight ago; needs to rediscover a spark.

12/1

6th
10 (12)
Swiss Ace

12/1

Form: 954-27 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Without a win since December 2023 but there have been some near misses along the way, including over C&D; experiment with cheekpieces quickly aborted; not ruled out.
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9th

11

(6)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swiss Ace

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Fairly useful on his day but is on a long losing sequence and current mark reflects a general decline in his form; a regular at Newcastle and rarely seen at Wolverhampton.

16/1

6th

6

(2)

19th Feb 2026

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Swiss Ace

9st 1lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Losing run stretches back to December 2023; ran okay over C&D in November off a 7lb higher mark but he hasn't built on it since.

16/1

7th

9

(10)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Swiss Ace

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ruth Carr

Losing run stretches back to December 2023; not beaten far at Newcastle in November (7f) but that is flanked by lesser efforts; blinkers back on today but others appeal more.

18/1

Form: 813-26 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Got up late to win a 7f handicap at Newcastle in November; close up on his next two starts but form dipped at Lingfield two weeks ago; Warren Fentiman takes off a handy 7lb and new cheekpieces could help.
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6th

1

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Beattie Is Back

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

4-29; runner-up off this mark at Wolverhampton (7f; beaten a neck) in February; in rear throughout at York (6f; 40-1) on return from a three-month break; this is slightly easier (Class 5) and Ethan Tindall takes off a handy 5lb.

7/1

15th

16

(22)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Beattie Is Back

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Landed a 7f turf win at Doncaster (good to firm) last summer and close second at Wolverhampton (7f) on latest start in February; back from a 12-week break with his stable among the winners but he's done all his winning at 7f.

12/1

2nd

8

(4)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beattie Is Back

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Record of 3-16 on AW includes a success in last C&D attempt (in 2022); close fourth to Abduction at Newcastle (7f) with Southwell reappearance under his belt; enters calculations off unchanged mark.

13/2

Form: 5867-6 C

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m handicap here 12 months ago off a 2lb higher mark; not fired at Dundalk this winter but this might prove more manageable and he's one to consider.
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1st

8

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Benavente

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five of six wins have come here at distances between 1m and 1m4f; well held last twice and takes a marked drop in trip and yard seemingly have a stronger contender in The Liffey.

9/1

8th

7

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Benavente

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Generally reliable performer at this venue, five wins and 12 places from 36 starts; went close against Danonethatgotaway in a 1m4f handicap three weeks ago; took third place behind two higher-rated stablemates in a claimer here last Friday.

6/1

3rd

1

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Benavente

10st 2lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Generally reliable performer at this venue, five wins and 11 places from 35 starts; went close in a 1m4f handicap two weeks ago; good claimer aboard but has to give weight to two higher-rated stablemates.

4/1

Form: 7562-1 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Chased home Enola Grey at Wolverhampton in December but reversed the placings in fine style over C&D last week; 5lb worse off with that rival today but probably not handicapped out of things.
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14th

5

(2)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Powdering

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Admirable 6yo who has won eight of her 52 starts (including on soft); however, she goes up in grade this afternoon and would be a shock winner.

100/1

6th

3

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Ripon

Powdering

9st 8lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

As good as ever as a 6yo judged on her near miss at Lingfield (7f, AW); latest Newmarket third probably not the run to judge her on and she can't be ruled out, for all stall 1 isn't ideal.

8/1

3rd

4

(7)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Newmarket

Powdering

9st 8lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Inconsistent on AW this year but she was short-headed at Lingfield (7f) in February and denied a clear run when third at Southwell (6f) last time; has won here and she might not be far away if she's on a going day.

10/1

Form: 0-3123 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Doing well on AW for this yard, winning three times on Tapeta since October (including C&D); good placed efforts the last twice and he's a major player once again.
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5th

6

(10)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Straight A

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Mid-division on both starts here (2024); solid AW campaign has been carried over to turf with seconds at Doncaster (7f) and Redcar (1m) on last two outings, beaten a nose last time, and those put him firmly in the mix.

5/1

2nd

1

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Straight A

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Consistent during the AW season and posted another good effort when second to progressive rival on recent turf return at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); also suited by 1m and probably won't be far away.

7/1

2nd

4

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Straight A

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

On a losing sequence but he arrives in decent nick, finishing fourth of six in 7f Kempton handicap 33 days ago; possibilities.

8/1

25/1

Form: 04-077 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
4lb lower than when scoring over C&D last October; found it tough going since then, however, and others have more pressing claims.
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12th

4

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

How Impressive

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hugo Palmer

Runner-up at Kempton (7f, AW) two starts ago and he has a 9lb lower mark to work with on turf; however, he's been inconsistent this year and his sole turf win (from 15 attempts) came back in 2023.

8/1

9th

3

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Two-time C&D winner; solid efforts in defeat on his last two starts; still feasibly weighted but happiest when dominating and a few of these like to force the pace.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven of his eight wins have come on AW, including two over C&D; only 1lb higher than for his last success in October and he ran for a long way when fourth at Chelmsford 18 days ago; has good draw back at this track and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.

9/2

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: -25333 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Beat Powdering at Wolverhampton in December (7f) off this mark but over 2l behind that rival over C&D last week; more required back against male opposition.
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6th

6

(3)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Enola Grey

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Came from off the pace to win a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton in fine style in December; beaten twice since but she hasn't run badly; fully exposed but a strong pace would enhance her claims.

12/1

5th

7

(5)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Enola Grey

8st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Gemma Tutty

Six-time AW winner but has high mileage and is more exposed than most of today's rivals; gained her most recent success (penultimate start) in Class 5 and faces a stiffer task at this level.

16/1

4th

4

(12)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Enola Grey

9st 11lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

She's 1-16 on turf as opposed to 5-38 on AW, which tempers enthusiasm; well beaten in two runs after a break.

20/1

Form: 494-20 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Still seeking a first handicap success and he's burned a few fingers along the way; penultimate second over C&D brings him right into the reckoning but he failed to fire at Lingfield five weeks ago; now tried in a tongue tie; likely to be popular again.
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4th

9

(7)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Kempton (AW)

So Quiet

9st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Zoustar half-brother to winners Silent Echo (6f/7f including AW; RPR 107), Quietly Confident (French 6.5f AW; 79) and Deference (Spanish 1m1f); dam 1m 2yo winner (93); makes paper appeal and would enter the reckoning if the betting suggests he's fancied.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £30.40
Straight Forecast £24.23
Tricast £264.87
Trifecta £308.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Where's Freddy

RP RATINGS:

Straight A

The Times:

So Quiet

Daily Mail:

Powdering

D Express:

Abduction

Daily Mirror:

So Quiet

TOPSPEED:

Straight A

POSTDATA:

Straight A

NEWMARKET:

Where's Freddy

Telegraph:

Where's Freddy

The Guardian:

Where's Freddy

The Star:

Where's Freddy

Daily Record:

Where's Freddy

The Sun:

Powdering