December 30 / 17.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.00

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Nursery Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 359

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Mixed results over 5f-7f at maiden/novice level in the summer; gelded since; may improve now handicapping and upped in distance; check the betting for further guidance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(4)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Studious

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Mark Loughnane

All four wins have come on Tapeta including at Southwell (1m) five weeks ago, but he does handle Polytrack; respected despite a 4lb rise with cheekpieces now given a go.

5/1

1st

8

(2)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Studious

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Three-time winner on Tapeta at Newcastle and Wolverhampton and was placed in both starts over this C&D in the autumn; that makes this consistent sort a player.

15/2

3rd

5

(7)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Studious

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Successful off a 7lb lower mark at Newcastle in November; several solid runs in defeat since and no obvious reason why he wouldn't give another good account.

6/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 90815 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Has started favourite for both handicap starts, justifying the support at Kempton (1m) but disappointing at Southwell; seemingly thought capable of better still; may rebound.
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5th

1

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Mr Ubiquitous

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Harry Eustace

Strike-rate of 6-16 so he knows how to win and only 3lb higher than for his half-length reappearance success at Kempton (7f, AW); every chance.

3/1

1st

1

(3)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Mr Ubiquitous

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Won four on turf last spring/summer (7f-1m), climbing the weights by more than a stone, before losing his way latterly; resumes 4lb above his highest successful mark, back from seven months off, but this is easier back on the AW (won his nursery here).

6/1

9th

10

(5)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newbury

Mr Ubiquitous

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Eustace

Had initial form figures of 11211 (including C&D win) since his return in April but he's gone off the boil on last two starts; handicapper may have finally got him for now.

20/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 8523

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Four-race maiden who has been placed in a couple of C&D contests since switched to AW; could take another step forward kept to this scenario on handicap debut; solid chance.
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6th

6

(1)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newmarket (July)

Queen Himiko

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Ended her 2yo season with consistent efforts at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW); form dipped on reappearance (1m2f) having been very easy to back; market may again prove helpful.

15/2

7th

10

(14)

29th May 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Queen Himiko

9st 2lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Placed on the latest three of her five starts, most recently when third of 12 in Class 5 Wolverhampton nursery (8.6f, AW) in December, but others in this line-up probably have more potential.

14/1

7th

10

(14)

29th May 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Queen Himiko

9st 2lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Placed on the latest three of her five starts, most recently when third of 12 in Class 5 Wolverhampton nursery (8.6f, AW) in December, but others in this line-up probably have more potential.

14/1

Form: 456313

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
0-6 on turf; has form figures of 313 since switched to AW, the win over 7f at Southwell; ran well behind Flaine and Mrbluesky upped to 1m there last time; solid claims.
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4th

7

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Tiempo Alegre

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Jack Jones

Emphatic scorer over 1m here in July; good second back here (1m again) next time but not in the same form twice since and remains 9lb above July's winning mark.

11/1

8th

5

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Kempton (AW)

Tiempo Alegre

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jack Jones

Certainly didn't miss the hood when emphatically doubling her tally at Southwell in July (1m); those conditions when chasing home stablemate then done no favours by a wide draw; others appeal more from a handicapping perspective.

9/1

11

(10)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Tiempo Alegre

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Jack Jones

Doubled her tally at this track when winning in good style over C&D in July before another good effort when second of 13 here ten days ago; now steps up in grade but she can't be discounted.

4/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 7755

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise at maiden/novice level; however, very easy to back and finished last of five at Kempton (1m) on handicap debut; market may again prove instructive.
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11

(12)

12th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield

Naturally

8st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Disappointing maiden who was well beaten when dropped to this grade at Brighton on Thursday; difficult to enthuse over.

33/1

7

(7)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

16:10 Brighton

Naturally

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

No wins in nine and best form was for Ed Walker; very opposable on this year's exploits.

16/1

4

(5)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

20:20 Salisbury

Naturally

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Eight-race maiden; not disgraced on second of three outings for new stable this year but suffered heavy defeats either side; too risky.

25/1

25/1

Form: 48649

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Switched to handicaps the last twice, finishing fourth at Southwell behind Flaine then only ninth at Newcastle behind Hashtagnotions; needs improvement to get off the mark.
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4th

7

(4)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Bath

Evas Eyes

9st 3lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ian Williams

in touch with leaders, weakened inside final furlong

15/2

4th

7

(4)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Bath

Evas Eyes

9st 3lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ian Williams

in touch with leaders, weakened inside final furlong

15/2

4th

7

(4)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

14:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Evas Eyes

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

11-race maiden she ran respectably when third of seven over C&D (first-time visor) 12 days ago and she's unexposed at this trip; could be in the mix if he she can find a bit extra.

8/1

25/1

Form: 272769

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Posted a few good efforts in September, including here when joint-first past the post (demoted to second); not in the same form since and looks well exposed now.
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7th

10

(9)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Keep Singing

8st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: J S Moore

took keen hold, midfield on outer

25/1

7th

10

(9)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Keep Singing

8st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: J S Moore

took keen hold, midfield on outer

25/1

9th

10

(3)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Keep Singing

8st 7lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: J S Moore

Dead-heated in a small-field C&D nursery in September (demoted having hung right) off a 2lb lower mark; a mixed bag since and is totally exposed but seems happiest on Tapeta and stamina is assured.

12/1

Form: 68761

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Took well to first-time visor in 0-55 event at Newcastle (1m) this month, opening his account at fifth attempt; this is harder but he may improve further in the retained headgear.
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7th

11

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hashtagnotions

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Dual Newcastle winner who added two turf victories last autumn, all off lower marks; will want a good test over this trip round here and hasn't been at his best on grass lately.

12/1

7th

4

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Hashtagnotions

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Scored twice (around 1m) at Ayr and Beverley last summer; back in decent nick in 2026, fifth in 8.5f Beverley handicap 22 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up again from an easing mark.

5/1

5th

5

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:52 Beverley

Hashtagnotions

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Record is 4-23, the most recent win last September in sole C&D attempt (soft); generally consistent since, respectable fifth at Doncaster (1m2f) most recently; gained other turf success on good ground; solid.

11/4

Form: 378032

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who posted his best effort upped to 1m at Southwell most recently, splitting Flaine and Tiempo Alegre; possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.
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8th

2

(3)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mrbluesky

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Sole success came here over 7f in February off 4lb higher mark; mainly consistent since, finishing fourth of 12 over C&D 12 days ago; each-way claims.

5/1

4th

12

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mrbluesky

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard Fahey

Won a 7f handicap off a 3lb high mark in February; not progressed on turf since then (tailed off when tried over 1m2f last time); may fare better back on the AW.

16/1

5

(7)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

15:22 Pontefract

Mrbluesky

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Gamely rewarded good support when off the mark at Newcastle (7f, AW) in February; however, he needs to produce more than he's managed in five starts back on turf over the summer, now 0-9 on this surface; first try at 1m2f.

13/2

7/1

Form: 012231

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Record of 12231 for current stable, most recently beating Mrbluesky and Tiempo Alegre at Southwell (1m); now 2-2 there and 0-7 elsewhere but again looks likely to go well.
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6th

5

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flaine

9st 8lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Loughnane

Back from a break with two narrow wins here (9.4f) in the autumn but her spark has been missing in last four runs; now only 1lb higher than for her last win, but slow starts have been an issue recently and she still has something to prove at this trip; first-time eyeshields.

10/1

8

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flaine

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Loughnane

Improving filly who returned from a break with two narrow C&D wins from off the pace this autumn; up another 3lb since last time but a 5lb claimer replaces a 3lb claimer; must be considered in current form.

6/1

8

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flaine

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Loughnane

Improving filly who returned from a break with two narrow C&D wins from off the pace this autumn; up another 3lb since last time but a 5lb claimer replaces a 3lb claimer; must be considered in current form.

6/1

11th
12 (12)
Good Call

20/1

Form: 343346

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Maiden; has made the frame several times but is very modest and continues to post RPRs in the 40s; chance of winning depends on how well she responds to first-time blinkers.
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11th

12

(12)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Good Call

8st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: J S Moore

held up in last

20/1

11th

12

(12)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Good Call

8st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: J S Moore

held up in last

20/1

6th

9

(1)

12th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Good Call

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: J S Moore

Consistent rather than progressive; she's now an 11-race maiden but has proved reliable under varied tactics (led early in 1m2f race here last time) and again should not be far away.

6/1

9/2

Form: 80027 BF

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Possibly unsuited by drop back to 7f last time; gelded since; solid second over C&D (handicap debut; form has substance) earlier in October and has a good chance on that effort.
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2nd

1

(4)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Antelope

9st 8lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Won two 1m2f turf handicaps in May and has held his form pretty well since; drops back in trip after looking stretched by 1m4f three weeks ago; not favoured by the weights but likely to give another good account.

11/2

5th

11

(10)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Antelope

8st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won two in a row on turf in May (1m2f) and in the main has run pretty well in defeat subsequently; also effective on Tapeta; goes into the unknown stamina-wise today but could be thereabouts if seeing out the trip.

11/1

3rd

2

(1)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 5

15:35 Haydock

Antelope

9st 9lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Has held his form since two wins at 1m2f (good to firm and good to soft) in May; perhaps got competitive too far out last time at Salisbury but he doesn't look ahead of his mark.

5/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £35.80
Straight Forecast £31.94
Tricast £226.60
Trifecta £316.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Queen Himiko

SPOTLIGHT:

Antelope

RP RATINGS:

Mr Ubiquitous

Daily Record:

Flaine

The Sun:

Tiempo Alegre

Telegraph:

Mrbluesky

The Times:

Studious

The Star:

Hashtagnotions

D Express:

Antelope

The Guardian:

Mr Ubiquitous

Daily Mail:

Queen Himiko

Daily Mirror:

Queen Himiko