17.30
StandardBetMGM: It’s Showtime Novice ‘Confined’ Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C & D) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3402
- 0m 5f 21y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Partly cloudy
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.63
- Place: £1.10
Form: 2
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (7) |
27th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Dual sprint winner for previous yard; best effort for new stable when fifth over C&D on penultimate start; chance of faring better partly depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear. |
12/1 |
|
12th 4 (2) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Not beaten far into fifth at Wolverhampton seven weeks ago (7f), his second run for new connections; dropping to a stiff 6f should help and he still has time on his side. |
12/1 |
|
5 (6) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won a 5f novice at Wolverhampton on his second start and followed up in a 6f handicap at Kempton in January; absent since finishing down the field in a Listed race at Chantilly (6.5f, AW) in March; should be capable of better but raced exclusively on AW and the suitability of heavy going has to be taken on trust. |
10/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.20
Form: 4 BF
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (4) |
10th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Improved with each of her three starts this winter, running out a cosy winner of a 5f maiden at Wolverhampton when last seen 126 days ago; brings potential to this handicap debut and she's not ruled out. |
100/30 |
|
4th 5 (4) |
10th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Improved with each of her three starts this winter, running out a cosy winner of a 5f maiden at Wolverhampton when last seen 126 days ago; brings potential to this handicap debut and she's not ruled out. |
100/30 |
|
1st 8 (9) |
4th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
raced in second, pressed leader over 2f out, nudged along to lead over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, kept on well |
5/2 |
9/2
- Place: £2.60
Form: 2
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (3) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Record of 1-13 but he's been knocking on the door at Lingfield (6f, AW) and Goodwood (5f, good) this spring; up another 2lb but this strong traveller was only just caught last time and the first three pulled clear in that race; key player. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 4 (4) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Record of 1-12 but his win was on turf (5f, good) last summer and he had a near-miss on Polytrack at Lingfield (6f) in March; nudged up 2lb but that was a bold bid from a tough draw last time and he's respected back in trip. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 1 (9) |
25th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Only gone beyond 5f twice, not looking to see out 6f on either occasion (both first time out); otherwise made a pleasing comeback from a similarly wide stall here 39 days ago and is entitled to improve. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 43
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (9) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Both wins have been on Tapeta and latest was at Southwell (6f) in her final run last season; 4lb higher on her return but she's still lightly raced on turf and should be unfazed by this drop back in trip; needs watching in market. |
8/1 |
|
6 (6) |
7th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Unable to get into the action at Chester recently but some good 6f turf efforts previously, following on from a front-running win on Wolverhampton Tapeta (5f) in February; may well have a good run in her back on AW. |
7/1 |
|
5th 9 (4) |
12th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Made all at Wolverhampton (5f, Class 6) in February and has progressed since; runner-up to Twirler at Windsor in July, she was doing her best work late at Newmarket (6f; third) recently; goes well for the 7lb claimer Ashley Lewis; chance from 1lb higher. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 7
Last run: 173 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (5) |
30th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Again hung left when winning a small-field Polytrack handicap in February; absent for four months since a poor effort off this mark at Chelmsford and goes in a first-time tongue-tie here (had a wind op last autumn). |
8/1 |
|
6th 2 (1) |
8th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Going the right way and made his handicap debut a winning one in four-runner race at Lingfield (5f; 8-1) last month, quickening to lead last 100 yards; open to further improvement and should go well again. |
11/4 |
|
1st 3 (1) |
2nd Feb 2025 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Form figures of 753 reflect that he's moving steadily in the right direction; hung left the last twice, perhaps still green; interesting handicap debutant, with another step forward possible. |
100/30 |
11/2
Form: 4
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (4) |
21st May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 16y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Two AW wins (6f and 5f) from his last five starts and running well on turf too; not beaten far when third of five at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) this month; player if this forecast slower ground is no issue. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 2 (3) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice on turf last year (as well as once on AW) and he has continued on an upward curve in 2026, winning for the third time this season when making all at Wolverhampton 12 days ago; that was his first success at this trip and there could be more to come at 5f; 6lb rise demands progress though. |
5/2 |
|
1st 1 (2) |
21st Apr 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice on the AW this year, the most recent from a 2lb lower mark at Kempton (6f); creditable third on turf at Leicester (6f, good; 3-1 favourite) last week; how he'll cope with dropping back to 5f (0-4) remains to be seen; isn't discounted. |
3/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (6) |
20th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, weakened from over 2f out |
10/1 |
|
4th 8 (6) |
20th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
prominent, pushed along over 3f out |
10/1 |
|
9th 8 (6) |
31st Dec 2024 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Modest form in two sprint runs this month; significant improvement required for the longer trip. |
33/1 |
7/2
Form: 53 BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 5lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (5) |
9th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
11-race maiden who isn't progressing; has run well over C&D on a couple of occasions this year but he looks opposable on balance. |
12/1 |
|
8th 7 (5) |
18th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Ten-race maiden; three good runs from four attempts for his new stable but he will need to pull out extra if he is to break his duck. |
12/1 |
|
8 (9) |
3rd Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Ran poorly in a Class 5 over C&D 18 days ago (cheekpieces on for the first time) but prior to that he had run two solid races for his new yard, including over C&D; unraced on slower than good. |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: 005
Last run: 3 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 (7) |
23rd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Won three times last year; should be sharper following his seasonal return when seventh of 12 at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month but is 6lb higher than his last winning mark and may need to come down a few pounds. |
9/1 |
|
7th 1 (8) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Good progress as a 3yo, winning 1m handicaps at Chepstow (twice) and Nottingham, all on good ground; starts this year off a tougher mark; can win more races but perhaps not this one after 193 days off. |
10/1 |
|
2 (11) |
15th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Prominent racer whose two wins this year have come at Chepstow (1m, good); ran well when third of 12 in a stronger contest off this mark over C&D (good to soft) 13 days ago; a repeat would put him right in the picture. |
9/2 |
100/1
Form: 90
Last run: 61 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 (7) |
3rd Jun 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Hasn't really threatened in any of her nine races, in handicaps over 7f-1m4f for the last six; wore cheekpieces on last two outings. |
66/1 |
|
13 (7) |
3rd Jun 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Hasn't really threatened in any of her nine races, in handicaps over 7f-1m4f for the last six; wore cheekpieces on last two outings. |
66/1 |
|
9 (8) |
21st May 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Hasn't really threatened in any of her eight races and the cheekpieces did nothing last time; has raced from 5f to 1m2f. |
50/1 |
50/1
Form: 00
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 (5) |
14th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Has two duck eggs (over 6f/7f) next to her name; towards the bottom of this pack on figures. |
50/1 |
|
11th 10 (5) |
14th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Has two duck eggs (over 6f/7f) next to her name; towards the bottom of this pack on figures. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £6.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £5.12 |
| Trifecta | £43.40 |
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