March 28 / 18.45 Southwell (AW)

18.45

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3192.74
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.00
  • Place: £4.60

Form: 22878- CD

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Registered sole AW success over C&D (classified event) but has shown best form on turf and failed to transfer it back to this sphere when last seen; others preferred.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

12

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

15:42 Beverley

Makalu

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four wins last year included one over C&D; made a winning return at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but well beaten back on turf twice since; not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

5th

12

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

15:42 Beverley

Makalu

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four wins last year included one over C&D; made a winning return at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but well beaten back on turf twice since; not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

11th

14

(4)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:30 Thirsk

Makalu

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

Reappeared with a win at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but then ran badly behind Jez Bomb and three more of these over C&D 11 days ago.

11/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 86310- D

Last run: 101 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW scorer, most recently in December (below form later that month); however, starts his 2025 campaign on a difficult mark and has never won when fresh.
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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

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1213-4 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 12134 for new stable, the wins at Brighton but she's a three-time AW scorer previously; creditable fourth at Chelmsford on seasonal debut; solid chance.
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4th

4

(3)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Waleyfa

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Ran her first disappointing race for this yard when last of six at Brighton last month, a race where conditions should have been fine; overall profile suggests she'll bounce back quickly.

5/1

4th

4

(3)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Waleyfa

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Ran her first disappointing race for this yard when last of six at Brighton last month, a race where conditions should have been fine; overall profile suggests she'll bounce back quickly.

5/1

6th

5

(4)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

18:55 Brighton

Waleyfa

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

in rear

3/1

Form: 5291-9 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Returned from 66-day break to win at Newcastle (1m; stable debut) in December and is back from the same layoff today; one to consider, despite a below-par effort last time.
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6th

7

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Electric Avenue

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ivan Furtado

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

16:40 Doncaster

Electric Avenue

9st 11lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

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

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Electric Avenue

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Ivan Furtado

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

Form: 00-783

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Soon lost his way for previous yard but showed signs of a revival with third-place finish at Lingfield (upped to 1m) last month on debut for new stable; enters calculations.
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3rd

6

(5)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

18:55 Brighton

Thats For Sure

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Michael Keady

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

11/2

3rd

6

(5)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

18:55 Brighton

Thats For Sure

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Michael Keady

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

11/2

5th

3

(11)

4th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Thats For Sure

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Keady

slowly into stride, midfield

10/1

2/1

Form: 767112 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ran well (close second to main market rival) over C&D last week when bidding for a Southwell hat-trick; remains in good form and is now 2lb lower; leading contender.
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8th

4

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Five-time 7f winner here (well suited by a good test over that trip) who's currently 0-17 over C&D; patchy since a win here off 1lb lower in February and others have more pressing claims.

16/1

18th

1

(22)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

King Of York

11st 2lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Scott Dixon

Still on a realistic mark and several good AW runs to his name already this year; 0-13 on turf and 0-31 at 1m+ so he will need to break new ground to come out on top today; Simon Walker booked but others might be seeing it out more strongly.

10/1

5th

11

(1)

21st Mar 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Dual course winner (1m/7f) this year, following a layoff; managed only sixth when favourite here (1m) 11 days ago but has a big role to play from the inside stall if quickly back in the groove.

11/2

6/1

Form: 3-9421 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
In-form 8yo who prevailed narrowly in classified contest most recently, recording a third C&D success; competitively treated on best handicap form; in the mix.
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5th

5

(6)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:02 Southwell (AW)

Masham Moor

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Three C&D wins to his name, including this race 12 months ago; arrived in good form on that occasion whereas he has been struggling this winter; new headgear not enough to tempt.

9/1

7th

11

(2)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Masham Moor

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon West

Won a 1m classified event at Southwell last March; not firing on all cylinders this winter and stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust.

16/1

6th

5

(7)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Masham Moor

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Simon West

Kept on for fourth in 1m Southwell handicap in October, after a break, but this 9yo was not in the same form on any of his three subsequent appearances there; cheekpieces removed after one use.

14/1

Form: 923-93

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden who ran well in first-time cheekpieces at Newcastle (1m) most recently, finishing a very close third; possibilities off same mark in the retained headgear.
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11th

10

(1)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Thats My Boy Luke

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

8.4f second or third last spring on his three outings at this track, twice from the front; two 1m wins at Ripon last summer, showing form which has not been recaptured this season but he has a competitive mark.

25/1

7th

7

(11)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Thats My Boy Luke

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Did pretty well to finish fourth on recent seasonal debut at Thirsk (1m, good to firm), given he raced too freely, and he's now back on same mark as when pipping Travis at Ripon (1m, good) last summer.

10/1

4th

5

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Thats My Boy Luke

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Two wins last summer, both over 1m at Ripon (good and good to firm); ended that campaign with two lesser efforts; betting useful back from six months off with his trainer running three.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £307.70
Straight Forecast £291.27
Tricast £1404.19
Trifecta £1879.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

King Of York

NEWMARKET:

That's For Sure

LAMBOURN:

Waleyfa

The Guardian:

Masham Moor

RP RATINGS:

King Of York

POSTDATA:

King Of York

The Times:

King Of York

Telegraph:

King Of York

Daily Mail:

King Of York

D Express:

King Of York

Daily Mirror:

King Of York

The Sun:

King Of York

The Star:

King Of York

Daily Record:

King Of York