December 04 / 11.50 Lingfield (AW)

11.50

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Nursery Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £29.60
  • Place: £5.50

Form: 9246

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Went close at Newbury (6f) in August but has otherwise hindered herself by taking a good hold, most recently upped to 7f at Kempton; chance largely depends on whether she settles better.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(3)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:47 Leicester

Primrose Path

9st 5lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Ended five-race 2yo campaign with cosy nursery win at Lingfield (7f, AW) in December but did not get competitive on her two appearances this spring (7f/1m) and arrives here with a lot to prove.

12/1

7

(9)

14th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Sandown

Primrose Path

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Had a few subsequent winners behind when winning her AW nursery over 7f at Lingfield but still went off at 28-1 for her comeback race at Kempton and trailed home last; raced wide from an unfavourable draw but could have showed a bit more.

14/1

12th

14

(13)

15th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Primrose Path

8st 10lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Caused a 25-1 surprise in a Lingfield nursery (7f, Polytrack) in December, but the form looks solid with four of those behind winning their next starts; 5lb rise not the end of the world, but she has been off 162 days and the draw hasn't been kind.

9/1

2nd
5 (11)
Solar Army

6/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 75762

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Didn't look totally straightforward but went very close in Southwell handicap (7f) last time, producing his best effort; this five-race maiden may have an ordinary contest in him; not ruled out.
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No / Draw
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1st

10

(11)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Newbury

Solar Army

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Roger Teal

Gelded ahead of getting off the mark at the seventh attempt in a 7f handicap at Kempton and probably better again when second at Newmarket (7f, good), where Gilet and Rogue Diplomat were further back; 1m won't be an issue on pedigree and Ryan Moore takes over.

13/2

1st

10

(11)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Newbury

Solar Army

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Roger Teal

Gelded ahead of getting off the mark at the seventh attempt in a 7f handicap at Kempton and probably better again when second at Newmarket (7f, good), where Gilet and Rogue Diplomat were further back; 1m won't be an issue on pedigree and Ryan Moore takes over.

13/2

2nd

8

(13)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Solar Army

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Roger Teal

Progressive in Class 5 handicaps over 7f on AW since handicapping, gelded prior to Kempton reappearance win; has something to prove off new mark in this higher grade back on turf.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 263

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Belied his 50-1 odds with third-place finish in 7f maiden at Kempton two weeks ago, improving on his 6f efforts; could take another step forward kept to this distance; warrants respect.
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9

(8)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Sweet Fantastic

8st 10lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Hugo Palmer

Consistent in handicaps, including run out of things only late on when third over the extended 7f here (good) in May; best run when narrowly denied in big-field York handicap (good) four weeks ago; that form is solid so a 3lb nudge from the handicapper may not prevent another prominent showing.

4/1

2nd

8

(6)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

Sweet Fantastic

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Just one win from eight goes but he's assembling a solid CV, run out of things only late on when third over the extended 7f at Chester last time; dropping back to a bare 7f should suit; clear each-way prospects.

8/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 635

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced colt who has shown ability over shorter trips on testing turf ground, fifth at Newbury most recently; may be capable of progress in this new scenario on handicap debut; interesting.
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2nd

4

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Ascot

Dannick

10st 2lb

J: Miss Alice Crowley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has won two of his last four races, with the latest at Lingfield (visor remover; 1m, AW) quite decisive at the finish; carries no penalty and he's 6lb well in; 0-9 on turf but effective on the surface.

100/30

1st

2

(3)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Dannick

9st 13lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Course winner over 7f three starts back off 9lb lower; went close at Southwell (7f, AW) when ridden by Jude Fernandes next time but blew his chance by hanging right over this C&D three days ago; visor is removed and he needs to bounce back.

4/1

5th

2

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

19:15 Lingfield (AW)

Dannick

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Took advantage of a career-low mark when scoring here (7f) last month; a shade unlucky when beaten a short head at Southwell (7f, AW) since and should not be far away.

7/4

Form: 434

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Blue Point filly who has been beaten favourite a couple of times but brings steadily progressive RPRs to this handicap debut and remains of interest; ran well at Newmarket (7f) most recently.
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6th

4

(8)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Secret

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

She is yet to make the progress that may have been expected in handicaps but she's slowly edging down the weights and the addition of a tongue tie may help; conditions no problem but others appeal more.

8/1

6th

4

(8)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Secret

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

She is yet to make the progress that may have been expected in handicaps but she's slowly edging down the weights and the addition of a tongue tie may help; conditions no problem but others appeal more.

8/1

6th

1

(6)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Blue Secret

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

prominent

7/1

Form: 941059

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Raced exclusively on turf for Eve Johnson Houghton; limitations somewhat exposed since winning an ordinary 6f maiden in August; joined new connections for 25,000gns; enough to prove.
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10th

14

(1)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:35 Yarmouth

Rokuni

8st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Charlie Wallis

Yet to add to his 2yo maiden win in 2024 and this year's form for new trainer has generally been disappointing; not the most obvious answer.

50/1

10th

10

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rokuni

8st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Charlie Wallis

1-30; well treated in the pick of last year's form, but his more recent efforts, including four for this yard, suggest a resurgence is needed.

20/1

3rd

6

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Rokuni

9st 1lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Charlie Wallis

Poor strike-rate and his three runs for his new trainer haven't suggested he was primed to double his tally.

20/1

Form: 6615 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has shown improvement since switched to AW, winning maiden at Wolverhampton then running creditably under a penalty in Newcastle novice, both over 7f; may have more to offer in this sphere.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

14:42 Southwell (AW)

Everyoneknowsadave

10st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Jessica Macey

C&D winner last July who's never run on the AW off a mark quite this high (been in good form on turf lately, including a Nottingham win off 5lb lower); needs to find a bit more again.

10/1

4th

1

(4)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:24 Ripon

Everyoneknowsadave

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Jessica Macey

Placed twice in a row before winning by 2l at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) last month; he holds solid claims up 6lb for last time.

2/1

10/1

Form: 274

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Disappointing in the Wolverhampton event won by Everyoneknowsadave but that is flanked by two encouraging efforts, close fourth at Chelmsford (7f) latest; open to progress in handicaps.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(4)

11th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Kempton (AW)

Magic Glow

8st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Tate

prominent, weakened over 1f out

14/1

8th

5

(4)

11th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Kempton (AW)

Magic Glow

8st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Tate

All runs at 7f, showing fair form at Wolverhampton on debut and at Chelmsford last month; unplaced on last week's nursery debut at Lingfield (drawn wide) and improvement is required now upped to 1m.

14/1

8th

11

(10)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

11:50 Lingfield (AW)

Magic Glow

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Tate

Disappointing in the Wolverhampton event won by Everyoneknowsadave but that is flanked by two encouraging efforts, close fourth at Chelmsford (7f) latest; open to progress in handicaps.

10/1

Form: 7075

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to running-on fifth in Chelmsford maiden (6f) last month on AW debut; looks likely to prove suited by this extra furlong; one of two interesting handicap debutants for this yard.
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2nd

1

(5)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Kempton (AW)

Rage Of Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has plenty of ability, as evidenced by his smooth win at Newbury (6f, good to firm) in June, but he does himself few favours at the start; wouldn't judge him too harshly on his latest 5f run, when making the running, and he is greatly respected back at 6f and in a Class 5.

5/1

5th

6

(1)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

18:15 Sandown

Rage Of Thunder

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Came from the rear to score at Newbury last month and was placed off today's mark at Epsom (also 6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; can probably cope with this drop back to a stiff 5f but he'll need some luck from stall 1 and his tendency to start slowly is also a worry.

11/4

3rd

2

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

Rage Of Thunder

10st 0lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Back in prime form at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last month, coming from the rear to win cosily under a confident ride; quickly back up to career-high mark but still commands respect.

5/2

Form: 7440

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
0-4 for Richard Hannon, down the field in 6f handicap at Kempton (AW debut) most recently; sold for 14,000gns later in October; best effort possibly flatters her; not a solid option.
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1st

2

(7)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Berning Hot

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

C&D win last August came off 4lb higher but she's struggled since returned to turf, including back here earlier this month; hard to back her with conviction currently.

12/1

5th

4

(1)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Berning Hot

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Placed twice on Polytrack this year (1m/7f); safely held on both starts since returned to turf but this is easier than the Sandown race she contested last month, and she's now 2lb lower than for last summer's C&D win; worth a second look.

11/1

10th

11

(7)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Sandown

Berning Hot

9st 4lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Returned to form when runner-up at Kempton (1m, AW) in May, but down the field at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) since and she's won just one of her 18 starts; needs to bounce back.

25/1

Form: 491 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly who took well to AW at Wolverhampton (upped to 7f) most recently and may build on that win; sold out of Kevin Philippart de Foy's stable for 50,000gns later in October.
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8th

7

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:40 Southwell (AW)

Beauty By My Side

9st 1lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Joseph Parr

Both wins have been on AW (7f/1m) but she's struggled since scoring at Chelmsford (1m) last autumn and needs a major revival.

33/1

8th

8

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Beauty By My Side

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joseph Parr

Dual AW winner (7f/1m), most recently at Chelmsford (first-time cheekpieces) in October but she's mostly struggled since, including at Ascot last time after a five-month break; dropped another 2lb.

40/1

15th

12

(15)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Beauty By My Side

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Joseph Parr

Returned to form in first-time cheekpieces when winning at Chelmsford last October; unplaced all four starts since and now returns from five months off.

25/1

16/1

Form: 6305

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Four-race maiden who has shown his best form in two AW attempts, fifth in Southwell handicap (7f) latest; however, chance of winning depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.
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5

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Silver Arrow

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Lemos De Souza

Record is just 1-11 and his best form is on AW; inconsistent sort to boot and looks far from certain to take advantage of lower mark back on turf.

14/1

5

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Silver Arrow

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Lemos De Souza

Record is just 1-11 and his best form is on AW; inconsistent sort to boot and looks far from certain to take advantage of lower mark back on turf.

14/1

7

(7)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silver Arrow

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lemos De Souza

Chelmsford nursery winner (7f, Polytrack) for Amy Murphy late last year and ran his best race of this campaign when beaten less than a length into third of ten at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last month; possible a stiffer test may suit him better, but still shortlisted from the same mark.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £117.20
Straight Forecast £86.97
Tricast £652.29
Trifecta £1257.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Blue Secret

SPOTLIGHT:

Sweet Fantastic

D Express:

Dannick

POSTDATA:

Everyoneknowsadave

The Times:

Solar Army

NEWMARKET:

Beauty By My Side

Daily Record:

Sweet Fantastic

The Star:

Dannick

Telegraph:

Blue Secret

The Guardian:

Blue Secret

Daily Mail:

Blue Secret

Daily Mirror:

Blue Secret

The Sun:

Blue Secret