March 22 / 18.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.30

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Restricted Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3820.82
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Restricted Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
14-1 when a promising third of nine on her Kempton debut (7f) 31 days ago, making a big move from over 2f out before her effort flattened out; should improve from that and go well.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(8)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

17:25 Carlisle

Magna Grecia Star

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

AW maiden winner in March; second handicap run was better than her first and she still has time to do better again; unraced on slower than good but her half-sister Star Jasmine won on heavy; finishing effort at Chester last time suggests this stiff track will help.

4/1

4th

1

(1)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:10 Chester

Magna Grecia Star

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Tate

Landed 7f Wolverhampton maiden in March but she came in only sixth of eight on her handicap debut at Newmarket (1m) 26 days ago; she needs to get back on track.

10/1

4

(1)

18th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newmarket

Magna Grecia Star

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: James Tate

Solid record (312) over 7f, latest effort at Catterick switched to turf from AW; remains open to progress and should be suited by this extra furlong (half-sister to two 1m winners); interesting.

9/2

5/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 32

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both outings at 6f, stepping up opening Kempton third when runner-up here 25 days ago; leaves the impression the step up to 7f could bring about further improvement; leading claims.
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7th

2

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Havana Joy

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charles Hills

Unraced at two; yet to score but she was placed in her first five starts (6f/7f, AW) last year; 196-day break preceded a poor effort in November, however, and wind surgery hasn't improved matters judged on two runs this year; tongue-tie and blinkers thrown into the mixer and she's dangerously handicapped if rediscovering her mojo on this turf debut.

20/1

6th

2

(5)

21st Apr 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Joy

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charles Hills

In the frame in her first five starts (high 60's RPR's), including when twice finding one stronger here (6f-7f); has failed to beat a single rival the last twice (either side of wind surgery) so she has a bit to prove at present; easing mark.

16/1

6th

2

(5)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Joy

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Promise in AW novice/maiden runs in the first half of 2025; drawn widest when well beaten at Kempton on her handicap debut ten weeks ago (28-1); had a wind op after that run and not impossibly treated if it has the desired effect.

6/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
42,000gns yearling; half-sister to a fair 1m2f winner in France (turf and AW); dam a Listed-placed 1m winner (100); Oisin Murphy has been booked for a newcomer who would need considering if the betting vibes are strong.
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8th

11

(4)

4th Aug 2025

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1m 0f 1y

Class 5

13:53 Lingfield (AW)

Niyla Breeze

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Due to make debut last summer but she didn't appear until made favourite for 7f Wolverhampton AW maiden in March when shaping quite nicely in third of nine, lacking the pace to trouble the principals; this trip can suit; one of several to consider.

5/2

3rd

4

(9)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Niyla Breeze

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

42,000gns yearling; half-sister to a fair 1m2f winner in France (turf and AW); dam a Listed-placed 1m winner (100); Oisin Murphy has been booked for a newcomer who would need considering if the betting vibes are strong.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to three winners, incuding Entrancement (8.5f-1m6f including Group 3; RPR 107); dam French 7.5f-9.5f winner (including AW/Listed; 109); makes paper appeal and needs checking out in the betting.
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7th

2

(8)

17th Feb 2026

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Appetiser

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Modest form in four runs at up to 7f, failing to improve for the switch to handicaps here last week; dam successful at this trip so some optimism for improvement.

16/1

10th

2

(7)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Appetiser

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Hasn't built on a fairly promising debut when fourth of nine over C&D in March last year, though she was returning from nine months off three weeks ago; watch market on handicap debut.

10/1

7th

2

(7)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Appetiser

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Well held in two AW maidens (7f) last spring, with RPRs in the 50s on both occasions; has plenty to find after 279 days off and she needs a transformation on this drop in trip.

14/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
7,000gns half-sister to winners Blue Hour (French 1m; RPR70) and Francinette (Czech 6f 2yo/1m6f hurdle); hooded for debut; her stable has made a good start to 2025 but isn't really known for winning newcomers.
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12th

2

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Carida

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon West

Modest maiden for Michael Herrington in 2025; yet to show much for her new yard this season, retried in a hood when tenth of 12 in 1m2f Redcar handicap eight days ago; others appeal more.

50/1

10th

13

(6)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Carida

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Unexposed; finished last of 13 after a break at Doncaster last time (7f, good to soft) after some modest AW efforts in the winter; not sure to be suited by this step up in trip.

40/1

13th

11

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Carida

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Unplaced in six attempts; slipping towards a basement mark as a result of that but needs to show more before she can be recommended.

50/1

Form: 04

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on 7f debut when fourth over 6f here 25 days ago but the reopposing Havana Joy was 2.5l ahead in second; the return to 7f should suit but may find at least one too strong.
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6th

7

(2)

22nd Mar 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Guinness

8st 13lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Harry Eustace

Stepped up on 7f debut when fourth over 6f here 25 days ago but the reopposing Havana Joy was 2.5l ahead in second; the return to 7f should suit but may find at least one too strong.

11/1

4th

5

(3)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Guinness

9st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

Unable to make any inroads from the rear in a 7f fillies' novice at Southwell on her debut 11 days ago; big step forward required to feature.

20/1

10th

6

(8)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell (AW)

Miss Guinness

9st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Harry Eustace

65,000euros foal, 24,000gns yearling; Soldier's Call half-sister to winners over 5f on turf and 1m4f on AW; check the betting.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-8

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
More one for handicaps judged on her two outings four months apart (trained by William Haggas on debut).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Live Each Day

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Stuart Williams

Can race prominently (as for April's 7f win here) but she came from pretty much last to win at Kempton a month ago (1m); 5lb rise sees her on a career-high mark but has to be considered.

4/1

10/1

Form: 6638-

Last run: 183 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Much improved when third over 7f at Newcastle on third start but failed to back it up when well held on 7f nursery debut at the Ayr Gold Cup meeting; absent since.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

8

(3)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cushty

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ruth Carr

Best positioned when off the mark in slowly run C&D race (17-2) three weeks ago; up just 2lb and Hollie Doyle is again in the saddle, so needs respect despite chance that the cards might not fall so favourably this time.

11/2

1st

9

(3)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cushty

8st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ruth Carr

14-race maiden; mark has tumbled but she does need to pull out more if she is to break her duck.

16/1

12

(8)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cushty

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ruth Carr

13-race maiden whose form is remaining static despite going up in trip and down the weights; needs plenty more.

16/1

33/1

Form: 8-7

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has hinted at ability in two AW runs over four months apart but she's probably more one for handicaps after this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

1

(6)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

14:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Mary

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

Finished down the field in three novice/maiden events (7f, AW) but this is more realistic on handicap debut and she's a possible improver upped in trip; needs watching in market.

10/1

7th

1

(6)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

14:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Mary

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

Finished down the field in three novice/maiden events (7f, AW) but this is more realistic on handicap debut and she's a possible improver upped in trip; needs watching in market.

10/1

9th

10

(1)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Mary

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Has hinted at ability in two AW runs over four months apart but she's probably more one for handicaps after this.

33/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £11.30
Straight Forecast £10.47
Trifecta £26.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Havana Joy

NEWMARKET:

Magna Grecia Star

The Times:

Niyla Breeze

D Express:

Appetiser

The Guardian:

Magna Grecia Star

Daily Mirror:

Magna Grecia Star

POSTDATA:

Havana Joy

The Sun:

Havana Joy

The Star:

Havana Joy

Daily Record:

Havana Joy

Telegraph:

Niyla Breeze

Daily Mail:

Niyla Breeze