February 01 / 17.40 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.40

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap (Div I)

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

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 243-21 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
First past the post at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) last month, but was demoted having bumped his nearest rival late on; again tended to hang when winning by half a length here (7f) a week later and doesn't look an easy ride, but he is still high on the list in this field from 2lb higher.
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3rd

6

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Manton Road

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Richard Phillips

In-form 4yo who has been placed at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in his last two starts including when runner-up in a handicap last Monday; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if he gets the breaks.

4/1

2nd

7

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Manton Road

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Phillips

Two of his four wins in 2025 came in handicaps here, one over C&D; has been below that form since and a resurgent effort last time came in a classified race.

10/1

3rd

4

(10)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Manton Road

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Richard Phillips

Progressive in the early months of last year for Gay Kelleway but has lost his way; runs in 0-50 company for the first time but that's as a consequence of having regressed further for his current yard this season.

33/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 908-

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Astronomical prices and well beaten in all three starts as a 2yo (6f/1m), the latest on stable/AW debut at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in December; best watched on handicap debut unless market suggests otherwise.
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6th

2

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

14:45 Newton Abbot

Backer Bilk

11st 2lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Low-grade winner on the AW who has shown some aptitude for hurdling, making the frame in run-of-the-mill 2m maidens at Hereford (good) and Huntingdon (good to firm); not obviously well treated for this handicap debut but should feature in a weak race.

3/1

3rd

5

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:00 Huntingdon

Backer Bilk

10st 12lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Low-grade AW winner; did not achieve huge amount when well-held second of seven behind short-odds favourite at Hereford (2m, good) a fortnight ago, his second hurdle run, but might collect another minor prize here.

6/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 979-2

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Well held in three starts over 6f for Karl Burke last summer but having been off for over five months he ran much better on stable/handicap debut when beaten a length into second of ten at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) ten days ago; up 1lb but this is a weaker contest and he seems sure to be right there.
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6th

6

(5)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jonny Garlic

8st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Keady

Close second on his stable and handicap debut at Lingfield (1m) last month and again ran well when third here (8.6f) nine days ago; should have a part to play if stamina isn't an issue over this longer trip.

11/4

6th

6

(5)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jonny Garlic

8st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Keady

Close second on his stable and handicap debut at Lingfield (1m) last month and again ran well when third here (8.6f) nine days ago; should have a part to play if stamina isn't an issue over this longer trip.

11/4

Form: 0080-

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has failed to beat a rival in four starts, the latest when sent off second-favourite for his nursery/AW debut following wind surgery at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) in October; has been gelded since and cheekpieces are now enlisted; interesting to see if his backers return.
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7

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ballarat Bertie

9st 1lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Richard Hughes

Only 1lb lower when winning over 9.4f here in March; hasn't offered a lot since then but clearly capable if rediscovering his touch.

5/1

5th

8

(6)

14th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Ballarat Bertie

8st 12lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Richard Hughes

Off the mark (eighth attempt) when landing a Wolverhampton handicap (9.4f, AW) in March but he's not come close to that form in three runs since; has something to prove back on turf and others are more convincing.

12/1

5th

4

(3)

8th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:25 Brighton

Ballarat Bertie

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Three qualifying runs on turf, when finishing last at around 6f; off the mark at the eighth attempt when landing a Wolverhampton handicap (9.5f) in March and was making inroads from the rear when nearly coming down over that C&D last time; switches back to turf and it would be no surprise if he leaves previous efforts on this surface well behind.

9/4

14/1

Form: 57747-

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Showed a little ability in two of her eight starts last year, as when fourth of ten at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack; first-time cheekpieces) in November, but still more will be needed if she is to break her duck.
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9th

4

(8)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Galette

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Maiden who has raced mostly at up to 1m; back to form when third of ten in a 7f classified event here (first-time blinkers) in February but she's since run poorly at Lingfield; up against it at the weights.

50/1

7th

4

(1)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:18 Lingfield (AW)

Galette

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

16-race maiden with a basement BHA mark of 37; ran surprisingly well when an 80-1 third in a 7f classified race four days but she looked a tricky ride in the new blinkers.

20/1

3rd

1

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Galette

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

0-15 and hard to make a case for on recent efforts, even at this level; blinkers now given a go.

20/1

Form: 8888-4

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Big prices in all five starts and although fourth of seven on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) last month, still finished 11l behind the demoted Manton Road; plenty more required.
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6th

9

(2)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spinning Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Winless as yet; some good AW runs in the second half of 2025, including over C&D, but well held on last two starts; others preferred.

25/1

7th

12

(4)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spinning Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Several creditable efforts on AW since September but her form nosedived over C&D on Boxing Day and she's now 0-17; down the list.

25/1

12

(5)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Spinning Dancer

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: J S Moore

14-race maiden; fair second over 1m at Wolverhampton last month and not disgraced at Kempton four days ago (1m); stamina is a concern, but excuses for poor run on only go at 1m2f (saddle slipped).

8/1

Form: 900-5

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Huge prices and well held in three novices (5f/6f) as a 2yo and little improvement when fifth of eight on handicap debut here (7f) 12 days ago; more needed and not sure to be suited by stepping up again in trip.
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13

(7)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:17 Leicester

Leading Star Girl

9st 3lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

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

14:17 Leicester

Leading Star Girl

9st 3lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

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

14:52 Chepstow

Leading Star Girl

8st 10lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Mark Usher

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

OUR TIP

Form: 8607-

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Well held in three maidens on AW/turf in the autumn (6f-1m) and failed to beat a rival on nursery debut at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in December; hard to recommend despite the drop in grade.
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10th

15

(8)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:15 Brighton

The Kamikaze King

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Dylan Cunha

Second start on turf when just pipped by Lunanova in C&D handicap (good to firm) on his comeback in May and got off the mark when beating 11 others in Thirsk classified (1m, good) last time; likely has more to offer on grass.

5/1

12

(10)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

18:30 Thirsk

The Kamikaze King

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dylan Cunha

Nine-race maiden but he comes here on the back of a good front-running second at Brighton two weeks ago (1m, good to firm); strong claims with a repeat.

4/1

5

(1)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:10 Brighton

The Kamikaze King

8st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Dylan Cunha

0-8; best effort since handicapping came when third of eight at Kempton (1m, AW) in February and he wasn't seen to best effect when fourth of nine at Newcastle (1m, AW; got no cover) in March; off since and an unknown quantity in his first turf handicap.

9/1

12/1

Form: 000-6

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Big prices and was beaten in three 6f Windsor novices last year and little better when sixth of eight on handicap/AW debut at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) last month; some encouragement for this big step up in trip on pedigree, but she still has plenty to prove.
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7th

4

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Goodwood

Magna

9st 11lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Tony Carroll

Has been on a roll on the AW and wasn't far away behind Midnight Call in her bid for a four-timer (fine at 5f and 6f); the glaring concern is that she has no worthwhile form on turf, albeit after just four attempts.

5/1

3rd

2

(2)

18th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Magna

10st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Just keeps on progressing at 6f and 5f and landed a three-timer here (6f) 13 days ago; her small winning margins means she doesn't get raised too much and there is no reason why she should not be in the firing line again.

13/8

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Payout
Exacta £20.20
Straight Forecast £17.22
Tricast £22.90
Trifecta £38.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jonny Garlic

POSTDATA:

Manton Road

D Express:

Backer Bilk

Daily Mirror:

Manton Road

Daily Record:

Manton Road

RP RATINGS:

Jonny Garlic

NEWMARKET:

Jonny Garlic

The Times:

Jonny Garlic

Telegraph:

Jonny Garlic

The Guardian:

Jonny Garlic

Daily Mail:

Jonny Garlic

The Sun:

Jonny Garlic

The Star:

Jonny Garlic