Lucky 15: Four JP McManus horses with massive chances at Aintree this week
11 hours ago
NEWCASTLE (AW)
29 March 2025
Saturday 29th March
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BetMGM: It's Showtime Handicap (Class 5) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 7f 14y
- Going: Standard
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- All Weather
- Surface
- Tapeta
- Stalls
- Centre
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Huge chance if reproducing August's Newmarket third on his stable debut
03940-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-9
OR: 74
Days: 190
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep 24 | Nby Newbury | 7f Sft | 42yHc | 9-1 | 13/14 | Aysgarth (12L) | 28/1 | 77 | 50 |
| 6 Sep 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 42yHc | 9-5 | 4/5 | Afentiko (4L) | 9/1 | 79 | 73 |
| 14 Aug 24 | Sal Salisbury | 6f GF | 42yNv | 9-4 | 9/12 | Nascimento (11L) | 8/1 | - | 52 |
| 2 Aug 24 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f Gd | 42yNv | 9-1 | 3/10 | Shadow Of Light (2½L) | 50/1 | - | 78 |
| 19 Jul 24 | Nby Newbury | 7f Gd | 42yNv | 9-4 | 13/16 | Linwood (13½L) | 16/1 | - | 50 |
5f novice winner; ended 2024 with two 2nds in 7f AW nurseries; 4lb higher back from break
1622-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-9
OR: 74
Days: 142
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 42yHc | 8-11 | 2/7 | Caledonian (½L) | 6/1 | 70 | 75 |
| 29 Oct 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 52yHc | 9-4 | 2/10 | Substitute (nk) | 18/1 | 70 | 77 |
| 2 Oct 24 | Cat Catterick | 7f Sft | 52yNv | 9-7 | 6/8 | Kirkdale (7¼L) | 4/1 | - | 57 |
| 22 Apr 24 | Pon Pontefract | 5f Sft | 52yNv | 9-0 | 1/11 | Harswell Dandy (1½L) | 16/1 | - | 69 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
2-2 since a wind op; 3lb rise for latest win looks fair; leading claims in hat-trick bid
587-11
Age: 3
Weight: 9-8
OR: 73
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 53yHc | 9-4 | 1/8 | Enrolled (hd) | 7/4F | 70 | 75 |
| 19 Feb 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 5Md | 8-11 | 1/9 | Critical Aclaim (2¾L) | 13/2 | 61 | 75 |
| 25 Oct 24 | Nby Newbury | 6.5f Hy | 42yMd | 9-7 | 7/13 | Spirit Of Farhh (11½L) | 125/1 | - | 59 |
| 16 Oct 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 52yNv | 9-4 | 8/12 | Hott Shott (9¼L) | 66/1 | - | 58 |
| 21 Sep 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 52yMd | 9-7 | 5/11 | Sapphire Valley (8¾L) | 5/2 | - | 55 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Improved for a gelding operation; conditions no problem and should be involved again
54-313
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 72
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 33yHc | 8-5 | 3/6 | Well Enough (¾L) | 7/2 | 72 | 74 |
| 20 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 5Md | 8-11 | 1/7 | Live Aid (1¾L) | 5/6F | 69 | 71 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 53yHc | 9-2 | 3/7 | Blast The Dream (hd) | 5/2F | 68 | 71 |
| 10 Aug 24 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f GF | 42yHc | 8-10 | 4/4 | Pappa Louis (4¼L) | 100/30 | 70 | 61 |
| 15 Jun 24 | Chs Chester | 6f Gd | 22yNv | 9-7 | 5/10 | Run Run Smart (7L) | 4/1 | - | 57 |
| 22 May 24 | Yar Yarmouth | 6f GS | 22yNv | 9-7 | 4/6 | Age Of Gold (4¾L) | 11/2 | - | 68 |
1m maiden win for E Walker in Jan; third to Tuco Salamanca latest; 4lb better off; chance
4-173
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 71
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 53yHc | 9-6 t | 3/8 | Tuco Salamanca (1½L) | 33/1 | 72 | 73 |
| 21 Feb 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 53yHc | 9-4 | 7/9 | Panama Black (8¾L) | 8/1 | 72 | 59 |
| 15 Jan 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 5MdF | 8-10 t | 1/6 | Selenic (hd) | 4/1 | - | 69 |
| 29 Dec 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 52yNvF | 9-2 t1 | 4/10 | Singoura (2½L) | 9/1 | - | 66 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
7f win on her nursery debut last summer; struggled in better races after; AW debut
33199-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 71
Days: 168
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 24 | Yor York | 8f Sft | 22yHc | 8-2 | 9/10 | Fearless Freddy (6¼L) | 100/1 | 73 | 65 |
| 20 Sep 24 | Ayr Ayr | 7f Gd | 42yHcF | 9-2 | 9/9 | Beronia (11½L) | 22/1 | 74 | 50 |
| 29 Aug 24 | Crl Carlisle | 7f Sft | 52yHc | 9-9 | 1/8 | Greek Gift (1¼L) | 13/2 | 70 | 73 |
| 11 Jul 24 | Eps Epsom | 7f GS | 42yMdF | 9-2 | 3/7 | Lady Justice (4L) | 15/2 | - | 61 |
| 23 Jun 24 | Pon Pontefract | 6f GF | 42yNvF | 9-0 | 3/6 | Selection (1¾L) | 12/1 | - | 65 |
| 28 May 24 | Red Redcar | 6f Sft | 42yMdF | 9-2 | 4/10 | Love Talk (6L) | 40/1 | - | 54 |
Turf winner as a 2yo and this is weaker than last assignment; needs a career best though
61647-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-5
OR: 70
Days: 168
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 24 | Yor York | 8f Sft | 22yHc | 8-2 | 7/10 | Fearless Freddy (5¼L) | 25/1 | 73 | 67 |
| 28 Sep 24 | Hay Haydock | 7f Sft | 52yHc | 9-0 | 4/9 | Our Mighty Mo (3¼L) | 25/1 | 73 | 71 |
| 6 Sep 24 | Hay Haydock | 8f GS | 32yNvF | 9-6 | 6/6 | Bintjeddah (8¾L) | 5/1 | 63 | 60 |
| 25 Aug 24 | Bev Beverley | 7.5f GF | 42yMdF | 9-0 | 1/5 | Neoma (¾L) | 8/1 | 63 | 72 |
| 21 Jul 24 | Red Redcar | 7f Gd | 52yMd | 8-9 | 6/11 | Brastias (4L) | 4/1 | - | 52 |
| 29 Jun 24 | Chs Chester | 6f Gd | 42yMd | 8-5 | 2/8 | The Flying Seagull (2¾L) | 50/1 | - | 62 |
Two quiet 6f runs for current yard; down in weights, up in trip and Paul Mulrennan booked
047-86
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: 66
Days: 9
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 53yHc | 9-7 | 6/7 | Platinum Crystal (6½L) | 5/1 | 68 | 55 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 53yHc | 9-8 | 8/10 | Backspin (4L) | 14/1 | 71 | 64 |
| 16 Aug 24 | Thi Thirsk | 7f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 7/10 | Thunder Wonder (7¼L) | 11/1 | - | 64 |
| 7 Jul 24 | Ayr Ayr | 6f Gd | 52yMd | 9-7 | 4/6 | Stratusnine (4¼L) | 11/1 | - | 69 |
| 16 May 24 | Yor York | 6f Gd | 22yNv | 9-7 | 10/11 | Andesite (13L) | 18/1 | - | 47 |
Runner-up on final start for G Boughey in Jan but barely beaten a rival for current stable
-92889
Age: 3
Weight: 8-13
OR: 64
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Mar 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 53yHc | 9-8 | 9/10 | Party Bear (11L) | 40/1 | 67 | 40 |
| 4 Mar 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 53yHc | 9-9 b | 8/8 | Spec Of Light (14L) | 80/1 | 68 | 37 |
| 12 Feb 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 53yHc | 9-6 b | 8/8 | Montrachet Girl (11½L) | 66/1 | 69 | 37 |
| 28 Jan 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 53yHc | 9-4 b1 | 2/9 | Standput (½L) | 18/1 | 67 | 66 |
| 15 Jan 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 53yHc | 9-3 p1 | 9/11 | Sweet Fantastic (6¾L) | 22/1 | 69 | 56 |
| 18 Nov 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 52yNv | 9-4 | 7/10 | Good Banter (7½L) | 125/1 | - | 61 |
Verdict
Tuco Salamanca is greatly respected but WAR HOWL is of some interest judged on his Newmarket third last summer.
War Howl
Betting Forecast:
9/4 Tuco Salamanca,
4/1 Saxonia,
9/2 War Howl,
5/1 Hot To Dot,
Sorbus,
12/1 Tarlac,
16/1 Suzette,
20/1 Blueandtangerine,
50/1 Bad Habits
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