December 22 / 15.00 Lingfield (AW)

15.00

Standard

BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

Form: 500664

Last run: 64 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Four of his five wins have come on the AW and he is now 7lb lower than for the latest of those at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in April; sold out of David Loughnane's stable for 15,000gns in October and worth monitoring in the market on debut for new yard.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

12

(9)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ernies Valentine

8st 10lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Ross Burdon

Seven wins on the AW; consistent in the main and ran okay over the 8.6f here ten days ago, leaving the impression that this longer trip is worth another go.

14/1

4th

3

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ernies Valentine

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Seven times an AW winner, twice over C&D; back to his last winning mark and Jack Mitchell takes over from a 7lb claimer; one to take seriously.

4/1

8th

8

(1)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Ernies Valentine

9st 7lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: Ross Burdon

Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a solid fifth of 12 in 7f handicap here 18 days ago; he ought to be in the shake-up once more.

5/1

8/1

Form: 604525

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Losing run up to 12 but has performed well in both starts for this yard since the tongue-tie went on, going down by a neck at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) and not enjoying a clear run when fifth of 11 at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last time; frame material.
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10th

9

(8)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:14 Southwell (AW)

Vince Lombardi

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Completed a double over C&D in November and he got back on the scoresheet when making all at Wolverhampton (7f) three weeks ago; that was a narrow success but he's only 1lb higher and could make another bold bid back in trip.

8/1

1st

8

(1)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vince Lombardi

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

6f wins at Wolverhampton and Southwell in the autumn; runner-up twice since and he wasn't beaten far when favourite at Southwell (fifth of eighth) last time; now returns to 7f but he has plenty of form at this trip and he's in the mix.

10/1

Form: 207654

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his debut success but has been running back into form lately, as when beaten just over a length into fourth of 13 at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) 13 days ago; shouldn't have a problem with the return to 7f and looks on a fair mark; considered.
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5th

2

(3)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Ziggys Condor

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

The winner of three of his 34 starts for Richard Fahey, the latest off this mark at Newcastle in January (6f); sold for 19,000gns last month; capable at this level and the betting should be revealing starting out for Adam Kirby.

9/2

4th

2

(14)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ziggys Condor

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Just 1lb higher than when winning here (6f, AW) in January but he has a mixed record since and was only sixth of nine at Chelmsford last month; this return to 7f is no problem but he needs to get back in the groove.

12/1

Form: 264563 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year, the first over C&D in March; still 7lb higher than when last successful, but he had two of these behind when a creditable third of 12 at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) 11 days ago and a repeat would put him in the mix.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Bell Shot

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

Kickstarted 2026 with 6f success at Southwell and comes here on the back of a good third of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap; this three-time C&D scorer must enter calculations.

9/2

3rd

3

(5)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Bell Shot

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Nine-time winner (6f-7.4f), who defied this mark at Southwell in January but he's been well held in three runs since; now drops back in grade but he needs to get back near his best.

20/1

6th

10

(2)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Bell Shot

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Did too much up front kept to AW on return from break last time, again running below the form of his January win; effective on turf but has never defied a mark as high as current one.

20/1

Form: 008533 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Hold-up handicapper whose seven wins have all come over this trip, four of them on Polytrack elsewhere; has run well to finish third the last twice and is still 2lb below his last winning mark; major chance if getting a good pace to aim at.
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12th

7

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Riot

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Charlie Wallis

Now 11lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara last autumn but has lost his way; it's a long time since he won on turf and even longer since he ran in a sprint, so he is hard to fancy back from a break.

33/1

8th

2

(4)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Riot

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

8lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara over C&D in October, but has lost his way including in five starts for this yard; drops into a Class 6 for the first time in his career, but has plenty to prove; cheekpieces return.

25/1

7th

10

(7)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Riot

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Yet to offer much in four runs for his current yard, just eighth of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap 24 days ago; significantly more is required from this three-time C&D winner.

33/1

Form: 510957

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come over 6f (two on the AW) and he's back off the same mark as for his latest success at Newmarket (soft) in August; has run well over this far, but recent efforts suggest others are more likely.
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7th

3

(2)

13th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Bulldog Drummond

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Patrick Owens

Two 6f AW wins for previous yard last winter but it hasn't been easy since winning for this one at Newmarket in August and, after getting closer at Wolverhampton last month, things never went his way from a wide draw at Southwell; needs more weight off his back.

20/1

11th

5

(12)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Bulldog Drummond

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Patrick Owens

Slipped in the weights and back to form in refitted blinkers at Wolverhampton last time; drawn on the outside this time, though, so has to show that can be backed up.

12/1

11th

5

(12)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Bulldog Drummond

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Patrick Owens

Slipped in the weights and back to form in refitted blinkers at Wolverhampton last time; drawn on the outside this time, though, so has to show that can be backed up.

12/1

13/2

Form: 594764 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won twice on the Kempton Polytrack (7f/1m) in the spring and, having dropped below his last winning mark, has run well there the last twice; still favourably treated, but his wide draw might pose a problem.
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7th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Mr Baloo

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month but not at the same level at Epsom (8.5f, good) and Kempton (7f, AW) since, and needs to get back on track.

20/1

8th

2

(11)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Mr Baloo

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Added to a good record in the spring when winning off 2lb lower at Lingfield (1m) last month in first-time cheekpieces; a long way below that level on turf since and this trip is a bare minimum round here, especially from a wide stall.

16/1

9th

5

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:58 Epsom

Mr Baloo

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

7f nursery winner here (good; has won on good to firm) in 2023; landed seventh AW win when scoring at Lingfield (1m; first-time cheekpieces, retained) a fortnight ago; has won off higher marks than this and must be considered on his return to turf.

7/2

66/1

Form: /55/00

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
9.5f AW winner in France, but twice well beaten since returning from a mammoth absence for this yard last month; look elsewhere.
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4th

6

(6)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Mond

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Charlie Wallis

Far from consistent at up to 1m4f in Britain and it remains a very long time since his French win; has failed to back up his June classified effort; new trip needs to have major effect.

14/1

8

(2)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

15:02 Windsor

Mond

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Far from consistent in Britain and it remains a very long time since his French success; has failed to back up his June classified effort.

33/1

2

(10)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Mond

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

AW winner in France as a 2yo; easily best run this year when second of seven in a 1m2f classified here (good to firm) in June; needs to prove he stays this far.

14/1

Form: 741236 CD

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made a winning reappearance in a maiden over C&D in May and added a narrow success in a handicap at Newbury (7f, good to firm) in July; looked a non-stayer at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last time, but worth a second look back at this trip after a short break.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(5)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

State Flag

8st 11lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Tom Ward

towards rear throughout, no chance inside final furlong

4/1

7th

6

(5)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

State Flag

8st 11lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Tom Ward

towards rear throughout, no chance inside final furlong

4/1

7

(4)

22nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

State Flag

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tom Ward

Made a winning reappearance in a maiden over C&D in May and added a narrow success in a handicap at Newbury (7f, good to firm) in July; looked a non-stayer at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last time, but worth a second look back at this trip after a short break.

7/1

Form: 400070 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner for Aidan O'Brien (6f/7f) as a 2yo, but has shown little in eight starts for this yard including five at Meydan; hard to recommend at present.
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12th

6

(12)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:58 Southwell (AW)

The Caribbean

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Notched his first win for this trainer at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in December and again ran well there when third having been drawn wide 39 days ago; another wide draw to contend with here but he holds solid claims.

6/1

2nd

8

(9)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Caribbean

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Heather Main

On a good mark and suited by this C&D but out of form lately and has quite a bit to prove; non-runner 2.20 Ascot Friday.

16/1

Form: 518305 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Bit of a mixed bag before and after dead-heating in controversial circumstances at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) in August; not quite sure what to expect.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8

(4)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Thorntonledale Max

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Dead-heated at Kempton (7f, AW) last August; fourth in his first two starts this year and bounced back from a lesser effort when runner-up at Lingfield (7f, AW) nine days ago; 2lb well in and looks a contender.

7/2

2nd

7

(1)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:10 Lingfield (AW)

Thorntonledale Max

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Has raced 13 times, mostly on AW; hooded when creditable fourth over 7f on AW here and at Chelmsford this summer; form took a dip at Southwell last time but he's another that can't be totally ruled out.

9/1

5

(9)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Thorntonledale Max

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: David Simcock

Has raced 12 times, mostly on AW; creditable fourth over 7f on AW at Lingfield and Chelmsford this summer and being eased another 2lb can only help.

9/1

Non-runners

Batal Dubai

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £176.31
Tricast £852.68

Selections

LAMBOURN:

State Flag

RP RATINGS:

Bell Shot

SPOTLIGHT:

Riot

POSTDATA:

Thorntonledale Max

TOPSPEED:

Mr Baloo

NEWMARKET:

Batal Dubai

The Star:

Vince Lombardi

The Times:

State Flag

D Express:

State Flag

Telegraph:

Bell Shot

The Sun:

Bell Shot

Daily Mirror:

Riot

Daily Record:

Riot