16:10 Newcastle
Wednesday 1 January 2025
All13:4914:2414:5915:3416:1016:4017:1017:40
BetMGM: It's Showtime Handicap
- 4YO plus  |  Class 2  |  1m 6y  |  Standard  |  7 Runners  |  Allweather  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 16:10Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 1m 41.77s
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Horse A-Z
Show odds
Without a win in 2024 but returned to form on all-weather last 2 starts, 1¾ lengths third of 9 to Poker Face in listed race (8/1) at Kempton (8f) 28 days ago. Merits consideration back in handicap company.
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Runner-up on all-weather first 2 starts in 2024, but in first-time hood/cheekpieces he ended the year on a low note when fourteenth of 17 in handicap at York (7.9f, good, 25/1) in May. Off 7 months.
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Maintained unbeaten record when making successful handicap debut in 12-runner event at Southwell (8.1f, 13/8) 50 days ago, overcoming the widest draw. Leading contender with further improvement to come.
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Course winner who added to his tally at Goodwood in July. Has shaped well on all-weather last 2 outings, left poorly placed when fifth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 6/1) 20 days ago. Could be in the mix.
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Capitalised on much-reduced mark at York in October. Beaten only 1¾ lengths when sixth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 10/1) 20 days ago and he remains well-treated on old form.
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Making all-weather debut, gained a first handicap success when landing 11-runner contest (6/1) at this C&D 26 days ago. Travelled strongly through the race last time and he could still have more to offer.
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Made a successful debut at this course in May 2024. Without a win since but has been holding his form well, third of 6 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 7/1) 60 days ago. More needed to get his head back in front.
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Forecasts
Qazaq (15/8), Apiarist (3/1), Storm Star (7/2), Popmaster (13/2), Symbol Of Light (17/2), Blue Prince (22/1), Empirestateofmind (25/1)
QAZAQ made it 3 wins from 3 starts when scoring on handicap debut at Southwell in November, idling final 1f but holding off a fellow improver, and he can continue his progression to add to his tally. Popmaster arrives on the back of a good third at listed level and isn't taken lightly, with Apiarist also considered after his C&D success last time.
Prize Money
1st: £13,190.002nd: £6,189.003rd: £3,092.004th: £1,547.005th: £771.00
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