February 01 / 18.10 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.10

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 7504-3

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
0-8 but she stayed on from the rear for a creditable third to the reopposing Freak Encounter over 1m at Lingfield last time; likely to be in the shake-up from the same mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

(1)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Perfect Parole

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

Not solid on her turf form for new stable; may benefit from this return to Wolverhampton, having gained sole win here (8.5f).

33/1

9th

11

(8)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:22 Bath

Perfect Parole

8st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Gallagher

Didn't look in love with soft ground at Brighton two weeks ago but his fourth on stable debut was in a classified race; others safer.

20/1

12th

15

(10)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

14:12 Brighton

Perfect Parole

8st 7lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: John Gallagher

Fair fourth in classified event here (7f, good to firm) on stable debut in June; this step back up in trip looks a positive but she's now 1-14 and still has something to prove on slow ground; mixed messages.

16/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 6262-7

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Below par in cheekpieces over 1m4f at Kempton 17 days ago but claims if back to the form he showed when runner-up twice at Chelmsford (1m2f/1m) in these refitted blinkers towards the end of 2024.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

No Release

8st 5lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

0-15 when trained by Ed Dunlop and absent since two disappointing 1m runs in the spring; on good mark and sports first-time tongue-tie on stable debut; blinkers removed; market may guide.

12/1

8th

3

(1)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

No Release

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

14-race maiden but runner-up four times; ran no sort of race when last of nine in first-time visor at Newcastle AW (1m) last month and reverts back to blinkers here; the penny will drop one of these days and he's now on a career-low mark; not out of this.

6/1

8th

3

(1)

8th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

No Release

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

14-race maiden but runner-up four times; ran no sort of race when last of nine in first-time visor at Newcastle AW (1m) last month and reverts back to blinkers here; the penny will drop one of these days and he's now on a career-low mark; not out of this.

6/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 79738-

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Third in 7f Southwell nursery in October (final start for George Scott) but always behind over 6f there on stable debut 44 days ago; now steps up in trip with blinkers added.
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9th

11

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ignition

9st 1lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

No wins in 17 but after racing over further he hit the frame over C&D 11 days ago; could nick a race sooner or later off this low a mark.

14/1

3rd

10

(5)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ignition

8st 10lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

16-race maiden; reasonably competitive in various forms of headgear this year (434) until taking a step back at Lingfield (sixth; 1m4f) latest; drops back noticeably in trip; others are more obvious.

14/1

6th

11

(5)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Ignition

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

0-15 but he's reached the frame in his last three starts including over 1m4f and 1m6f at Wolverhampton in last two runs; didn't get the best of runs in a handicap last time and he should go well again back in trip.

13/2

28/1

Form: 000-

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Beaten 26l or more on all three starts; has a basement mark for handicap debut but significant improvement will still be required.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

11

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

No Gain

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Sole win from 14 starts came in Jersey (1m, firm) last summer; four races for this yard, back to form when only just denied in 16-runner race at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) three days ago; hung left on that occasion and rider briefly stopped riding, but this 4yo has solid claims today.

5/2

2nd

17

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

No Gain

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adam Kirby

Sole win from 13 runs was in Jersey (1m, firm) last summer; made a promising start for new yard when fourth at Wolverhampton (6f) in March but she's taken two backward steps since; bit to prove but this step back up in trip is a positive and she could go well if she gets the breaks.

8/1

5th

7

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:03 Yarmouth

No Gain

9st 1lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Adam Kirby

Tried all sorts of trips for previous yard but still quite lightly raced; tongue-tie and cheekpieces fitted for her two runs for current yard, only 2l away on the first occasion (6f) and the drop back to 5f found her out last time; could be interesting returned to 6f with blinkers given a go.

7/2

Form: 6009-0

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Down the field in handicaps over 7f and 6f at Southwell in recent months; it remains to be seen whether this longer trip helps to bring about the necessary improvement.
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Verdict Starting price

8

(9)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

14:45 Beverley

Cuda Been A Rowlex

9st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Has at least won a race but recent heavy defeats cast plenty of doubts.

12/1

12

(10)

20th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Cuda Been A Rowlex

8st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Mixed in handicaps, winning one off this mark here (1m2f, good) in March; back in some better form on his first two starts in cheekpieces but not on latest, albeit trying 1m4f; unraced on softer than good; not dismissed totally back down in trip.

12/1

5th

8

(9)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cuda Been A Rowlex

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Roger Fell

Mixed in handicaps but he won one over 1m2f at Redcar in March and back in better form since cheekpieces have been fitted; however, the way he's been finishing recently suggests a stamina query for 1m4f.

12/1

Form: 80870-

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Well held switched to handicaps on his last three starts, including back on AW in refitted cheekpieces when last seen in October; Kieran Shoemark not a regular booking for the stable but would still need to see market support to consider.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Jimmy Henry

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Ran well when second of nine at Leicester (1m, good) in July, but that was his only placing in 15 starts; others are more solid.

11/1

9th

11

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Jimmy Henry

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Ran well when second of nine at Leicester (1m, good) in July, but that was his only placing in 15 starts; others are more solid.

11/1

11

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Jimmy Henry

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Herrington

14-race maiden but was runner-up at Leicester (1m, good) on his penultimate run and ran respectably at Beverley (8.4f, soft) last time; mark has bottomed out now but Hollie Doyle is booked on this return to the AW and he could be dangerous.

13/2

9/1

Form: 6496-3

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor form and beaten over 9l when third in 1m Lingfield handicap 19 days ago; others are more obvious.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 347-15 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Benefited from the addition of blinkers when making all in a 1m Lingfield handicap last month, with the reopposing Perfect Parole back in third; unable to pull off similar tactics back there ten days ago but capable of bouncing in what looks an easier race.
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6th

9

(11)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:42 Newcastle (AW)

Freak Encounter

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Donald Whillans

The odd good run this winter and a wind op since his latest run could have a positive effect; stamina for this trip still to be confirmed.

16/1

10

(10)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Freak Encounter

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Donald Whillans

1-18, the win coming at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) for Jamie Osborne in January; third of 12 at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in May, but well held in two starts since returning from 136 days off last month.

33/1

14/1

Form: 006-

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in three qualifying runs on AW this winter but low-grade handicaps provide her with a more realistic chance of success.
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7th

7

(3)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:45 Brighton

Bird About Town

8st 10lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Yet to show any worthwhile form after seven starts and can't be recommended; cheekpieces refitted.

66/1

6

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

16:10 Brighton

Bird About Town

8st 13lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Contesting her first classified race but has shown no worthwhile form in six races.

66/1

7th

8

(1)

22nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ffos Las

Bird About Town

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Has finished last in most starts, latest at Lingfield (turf debut) in first-time visor; now goes in cheekpieces; dismal claims on form.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.30
Straight Forecast £35.12
Tricast £93.39
Trifecta £114.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

No Release

The Times:

Perfect Parole

SPOTLIGHT:

Freak Encounter

Telegraph:

Ignition

POSTDATA:

Eva's Eyes

NEWMARKET:

No Release

D Express:

No Release

The Star:

No Release

The Guardian:

Perfect Parole

Daily Mail:

Perfect Parole

Daily Mirror:

Perfect Parole

The Sun:

Freak Encounter

Daily Record:

Freak Encounter