14:00 Newcastle

Sunday 19 November 2023

All12:2512:5513:2814:0014:3815:1415:45

BetMGM: It's Showtime Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:01 | Winning time: 1m 14.63s

(2)

Neapolitan^t¹⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-10| J: Harry Davies| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 87| BF| D

5/2

Off the mark at the second attempt at Kempton in October. Progressed again when second of 8 in minor event (8/15) at Chelmsford City (7f) 17 days ago, losing out on the nod. Likely contender.

Form: 612

(1)

Front Gunner⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: T Eaves| T: Mrs A Duffield

28/1

Some encouragement when fourth of 9 in minor event (40/1) at this course (5f) on debut 9 days ago, never nearer. Could step forward from that first effort as he goes up in trip.

Form: 4

(7)

Musical Touch

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: D Nolan| T: R A Fahey

15/2

Foaled March 31. €105,000 yearling, Mehmas colt. Dam, French 1m-9.5f winner, half-sister to smart 7f-1m winner Afjaan out of useful 2-y-o 6f winner Elusive Galaxy. One to consider on debut.

Form:

(6)

Wait And Hope⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: S H James| T: K R Burke

8/1

Wasn't seen to best effect when fourth of 8 in maiden (10/3) at this C&D 8 days ago, late headway having been denied a clear run 2f out. Remains with potential.

Form: 54

(5)

Callianassa⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 8-13| J: Ben Robinson| T: B Ellison| OR: 77

4/1

Fairly useful filly. Stepped up on recent run when third of 10 in nursery (18/1) at this C&D 8 days ago, well positioned towards near rail. Can give another good account.

Form: 602753

(3)

Lou Lou's Gift^h1,t1¹⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 8-13| J: R Kingscote| T: W J Haggas| BF

6/4

Still learning when second of 11 in maiden (13/8) at this C&D 17 days ago, running on having raced freely. Can go one better with hood/tongue strap on 1st time.

Form: 32

(4)

Our Neil¹⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 8-13| J: Faye McManoman| T: B Ellison

200/1

Shaped better than first time up when fourth of 9 in maiden (16/1) at this C&D 19 days ago, challenging 2f out before no extra. Plenty more required in this contest, though.

Form: 04

Non-Runners

(8)

Sassy Soprano¹⁷

Weight: 8-13| Age: 2

T: Mrs A Duffield J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Lou Lou's Gift (6/4), Neapolitan (5/2), Callianassa (4/1), Musical Touch (15/2), Wait And Hope (8/1), Front Gunner (28/1), Sassy Soprano (100/1), Our Neil (200/1)

LOU LOU'S GIFT progressed from her debut when runner-up at this C&D 17 days ago, despite still looking in need of the experience, so she can do better still with a hood/tongue strap now applied. William Haggas' filly is taken to see off the challenge of Neapolitan, who also improved in defeat last time, with Callianassa completing the shortlist.