March 29 / 19.30 Newcastle (AW)

19.30

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.84
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 587-11 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Had a wind operation in November and he has shown the benefit with two wins this year, a 7f maiden at Kempton and then a handicap success at Wolverhampton (Sorbus third) where he was value for more than the winning margin; drop back in trip no problem and a 3lb rise looks fair; leading claims.
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1st

7

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Tuco Salamanca

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Ollie Sangster

Three runs at Newcastle, winning two of them and desperately unlucky in the 3yo handicap last Good Friday on the other; looked set for another productive season when scoring at Kempton in March and a subsequent York defeat shouldn't be used as conclusive evidence the handicapper has caught up; leading claims back on AW.

4/1

6th

5

(5)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Tuco Salamanca

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ollie Sangster

Five wins last year (AW/soft) and he improved again to win in good style on his reappearance at Kempton (6f, AW) in March; he's 5-9 on AW as opposed to 1-7 on turf but there can be optimism that he is just as good on grass (has shown promise on various ground) and he's firmly in calculations.

6/1

1st

5

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Kempton (AW)

Tuco Salamanca

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ollie Sangster

Hold-up sprinter who won five times in 2025; fifth in a big-field event at the Curragh last September when he had to wait for an age for a gap to appear; appeals as the type to progress again this year and he's high on the list, for all he will need luck in running.

6/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 54-313 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
He has improved for a gelding operation, getting off the mark in a 1m maiden here last month and close up in Tapeta handicaps either side of it; should run his race once again.
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3

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Saxonia

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

Four wins this year and he has found another burst of improvement for the addition of cheekpieces, winning 1m handicaps at Pontefract and Musselburgh either side of a C&D second (behind Arctician); another 3lb higher but should make a bold bid.

7/2

3

(7)

14th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

17:08 Musselburgh

Saxonia

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

A three-time 1m winner in 2025 who posted another good effort when runner-up in 1m Lingfield handicap 11 days ago; very much one to consider nudged up 1lb.

9/4

2nd

7

(1)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Saxonia

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

3-18; second of nine at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) last month before winning by a nose at Pontefract (1m, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) 17 days ago; looks a likely player returned to AW following a 1lb rise.

9/4

OUR TIP

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 03940-

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Standout effort for Brian Meehan as a 2yo came when third to the subsequent Dewhurst winner at Newmarket last August (front three clear); possible to excuse both nursery runs (caught wide on first occasion and soft ground on the second) and he's been dropped 5lb for them; sold for 20,000gns in October; interesting contender on stable debut.
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9th

5

(10)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

War Howl

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Won twice over 7f this time last year for Mick Appleby and is 8lb lower than when successful at Ascot on the second occasion, but six starts for this yard so far this year leave plenty to be desired; others safer.

12/1

12/1

Form: 047-86

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Down the field in two 6f handicap runs for current stable; down in the weights, back up to 7f and Paul Mulrennan booked so possible a better effort could be forthcoming.
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2nd

3

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Hamilton

Tarlac

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Not in the same form as he was in May and June last year but he's on a lowly mark now and, after being pushed along from some way out, he did stick well to the task when fourth over C&D (good to firm) recently; form case to be made down in grade.

7/2

4th

7

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Tarlac

8st 13lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Katie Scott

Yet to be placed after six starts this season (5f-7f) but won off a much higher mark last spring, at Ripon (6f, good to soft), and may yet turn things around; worth a glance in the betting.

12/1

7th

8

(8)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Tarlac

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Campaigned mostly over 6f; inconsistent since sole win; his chance of taking advantage of a reduced mark partly depends on the effects of this return to 7f; record over this trip isn't fully conclusive.

16/1

5/1

Form: 4-173

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
1m Kempton win in January (second start; sold out of Ed Walker's stable for 60,000gns soon after); low-key stable/handicap debut at Southwell last month but there was more promise in her third behind the reopposing Tuco Salamanca two weeks ago (8.6f); 4lb better off today but it might not be enough to turn the tables.
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5th

5

(1)

29th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sorbus

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

took keen hold, towards rear, headway over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong

5/1

3rd

4

(8)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sorbus

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Picked up from Ed Walker for 60,000gns after winning a fillies' maiden on Polytrack in January; the tongue-tie returns tonight off the back of an ordinary handicap debut off this mark three weeks ago.

25/1

7th

1

(7)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Sorbus

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

Ex-Ed Walker; two starts in fillies' races; showed ability over 7f here on debut before narrowly winning 1m Kempton maiden (runner-up won next time); subsequently sold for 60,000gns; this is a more competitive scenario for her, against male rivals, but she probably has more to give.

5/1

16/1

Form: 33199- D

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Good step forward when making a winning nursery debut at Carlisle last August (7f, soft); beaten twice in stronger company afterwards but she returns to action off a feasible mark; others appeal more for win purposes.
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7th

10

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Suzette

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Won a 7f Carlisle nursery (soft) off a 13lb higher mark in August last season; ran one of her best races since then when third at Beverley last time (8.5f, soft); below par both previous AW runs (first after a break); bit to prove.

8/1

7

(5)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:38 Beverley

Suzette

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Her sole success came on soft ground and she gave the impression this return to 1m would suit when a staying-on fifth of 11 in 7f Catterick handicap two weeks ago; possibilities.

10/1

5th

2

(1)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Suzette

9st 8lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Won a 7f Carlisle nursery (soft) last August but has lost her way since; attracted support from a plummeting mark but never threatened when sixth of ten at Thirsk (1m, good) 11 days ago; has dropped a further 2lb but needs to show more.

8/1

Form: 1622-

Last run: 142 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut last April (5f, soft) and ended her 2yo campaign with two second-place finishes in 7f Tapeta nurseries; returns from a break off a 4lb higher mark but she's not fully exposed.
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11th

7

(12)

10th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:07 Carlisle

Hot To Dot

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Gemma Tutty

Debut winner at Pontefract (5f, soft) early last season and knocking on the door on AW at Newcastle and Southwell (7f) later in the year; excuses for poor Chester run - drawn wide and hampered - latest but does need to bounce back in a newly applied hood; easing mark a plus.

16/1

13th

11

(11)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:10 Chester

Hot To Dot

9st 1lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Gemma Tutty

Winless since her debut at Pontefract last April but not disgraced given she was set a lot to do when a close eighth of 12 in 7f Newcastle handicap last month; possibilities off a 2lb lower mark.

25/1

8th

8

(10)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Hot To Dot

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Gemma Tutty

Made a winning debut at Pontefract (5f, soft) just over a year ago and went down only narrowly in two Tapeta nurseries in the autumn (the first over C&D); will need to step foward from her reappearance here in March, though.

16/1

Form: 61647-

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Seven runs as a 2yo, all on turf, included a Beverley maiden win and a fair fourth on her nursery debut; came up shy in a stronger race at York when last seen in October; career best required back from a break.
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10th

9

(4)

16th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blueandtangerine

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Showed best form in turf events in 2024; poor efforts this winter, taking AW record to 0-5; enough to prove.

20/1

9th

8

(10)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blueandtangerine

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

7.5f turf winner who is hard to recommend on anything she has produced since the start of last year; visor goes on.

12/1

13th

6

(13)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Blueandtangerine

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Beverley fillies' maiden winner (7.5f, good to firm; 8-1) in August 2024; could strip fitter for recent Newcastle run (1m; last of six) which came after 166 days off; easing mark, plus the presence of a 7lb claimer, means she merits a market check.

20/1

50/1

Form: -92889

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Finished second of nine at Wolverhampton in January (first-time blinkers; final run for George Boughey) but he's beaten just one home in three runs for current stable; plenty to prove.
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3rd

7

(9)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ruth Carr

Both wins over C&D, the latest 17 days ago with Faster Bee winning the other division in a faster time; he is only 3lb higher, but like that gelding is drawn higher this time; will need a bit more.

4/1

1st

2

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Poor strike-rate (1-27) but has twice been edged out in tight finishes recently, latterly when failing to reel in Gladiadora at Southwell (7f; 9-1); pestered for the lead, reportedly running "too free", when disappointing over C&D 11 days ago; possible.

100/30

9th

12

(9)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bad Habits

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Ruth Carr

Record of 1-26 but he was runner-up behind Romanovich over C&D last month and had another close call at Southwell (7f) 13 days ago; nudged up 1lb but he should be in the thick of things again.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £4.30
Straight Forecast £4.42
Tricast £9.68
Trifecta £14.90

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Sorbus

Telegraph:

Tuco Salamanca

RP RATINGS:

Saxonia

Daily Mirror:

Hot To Dot

SPOTLIGHT:

War Howl

D Express:

Tuco Salamanca

Daily Record:

Tuco Salamanca

The Times:

Sorbus

The Guardian:

Sorbus

The Sun:

Sorbus

POSTDATA:

Saxonia

Daily Mail:

Saxonia

The Star:

Hot To Dot