December 09 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.00

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5372.99
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 660

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Fair form on his first two runs but he came in last of 11 in Leicester novice in September on his final run for Paul and Oliver Cole; changed hands since for 5,000gns and not ruled out if bouncing back for his new handler.
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6th

5

(6)

9th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ippotheos

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

prominent

5/1

3rd

2

(3)

26th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 143y

Class 3

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ippotheos

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Has a patchy record but he won on his stable debut here (6f) in December and returned to form with a close second behind Sennockian at Lingfield 15 days ago; that was on his step up to 1m and he's respected off only 1lb higher here.

15/8

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8/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 6

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
12-1, hinted at promise when sixth of 12 in 6f Kempton novice on his debut 24 days ago; this Havana Grey colt can take a step forward now.
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10th

5

(21)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Completely Random

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Charlton

Looks well treated on this year's AW form but failed to transfer it back to turf (in Group 3) last time when bidding for a 6f hat-trick, and still has a weaker strike-rate in this sphere; bit to prove back at 7f and doesn't look the percentage call.

20/1

11th

2

(13)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Completely Random

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Charlton

Dead-heated with Diligent Harry in Listed grade to complete a Lingfield 6f double in January and take AW record to 4-8; effective when fresh but is by no means certain to transfer the improvement back to turf; only 1-9 in this sphere; tongue-tie applied.

12/1

1st

2

(7)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 1

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Completely Random

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Harry Charlton

He returned from a 73-day break with an emphatic C&D win two weeks ago; held a class advantage over those rivals and that isn't the case here but he did finish his race off extremely strongly and he shouldn't be underestimated.

4/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
36,000euros foal, 30,000euros yearling, 75,000euros 2yo; dam unraced half-sister to 1m2f Group 3 winner Starlish; son of Showcasing who is in good hands and worth a market check.
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6th

5

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Quiet Resolve

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Made a winning stable debut at Hamilton (8.5f; 20-1) last month; backed that up, splitting a Jim Goldie pair (third has won since), under a 5lb penalty there (1m1f) next time; 1lb lower now and has no issues with this AW track (311224); interesting.

11/2

2nd

6

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Quiet Resolve

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Made light of an eight-month absence for his new yard with victory in 1m handicap here 12 days ago; not taken lightly under a 5lb penalty.

4/1

1st

6

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:53 Hamilton

Quiet Resolve

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

AW winner; placed in the Legends race at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in September but never involved next time at Ayr, which made it 0-12 on grass; has since left Richard Fahey.

14/1

Form: 4496

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Fair form on first two starts and not disgraced when sixth in 1m Kempton nursery 19 days ago; holds good claims.
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7th

2

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Giorgio M

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Three wins, and most racing, come over 7f, including when making all on his second start for this yard on Polytrack off 6lb higher in the winter; not at his best lately and, while well drawn, may not get his own way as he likes back down in trip.

16/1

7th

6

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Giorgio M

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Made all to win a 7f AW handicap at Lingfield in December, his second start for Mark Loughnane; in and out since that success but no doubt he is handicapped to go well and he has run well over C&D in the past (including finishing second in this race year off 4lb higher); one to consider with Billy Loughnane back in the saddle.

8/1

7th

2

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Giorgio M

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Mark Loughnane

Made all in 7f handicap at Lingfield off 2lb higher in December; some fair efforts in defeat since, including fourth of 11 at Wolverhampton (7f) four weeks ago; this former C&D scorer is handily drawn for a prominent racer; reasons to be positive with Jack Nicholls taking 5lb off.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
No Nay Never filly; dam, 5f/6f 2yo winner (Group 3; RPR 107), is a sister to 5f 2yo winner Mia Diva; yard can ready them, so this speedily bred newcomer rates a player, especially if the market vibes are positive.
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5th

9

(6)

9th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Caroline Bay

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

No Nay Never filly; dam, 5f/6f 2yo winner (Group 3; RPR 107), is a sister to 5f 2yo winner Mia Diva; yard can ready them, so this speedily bred newcomer rates a player, especially if the market vibes are positive.

7/2

Form: 23678

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Showed fair form when twice placed in early summer but she has failed to build on it, coming in last of eight in 7f Carlisle nursery in August; lots more is needed on her Tapeta debut after a break.
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7th

1

(6)

18th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smooth Silesie

10st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Lisa Williamson

Won off this mark at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) last October but hasn't got going in four runs this year, beating only one rival; needs to show more.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:25 Bath

Smooth Silesie

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Lisa Williamson

C&D winner; had a good time of things in 2025, winning four times; she has finished last in her three AW runs this year and has only dropped 3lb; may need some more help from the handicapper.

20/1

7th

4

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smooth Silesie

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Lisa Williamson

Won at her beloved Yarmouth (5f, good to soft; from 4lb lower) last October; hasn't been at her best since returning to AW recently; this is a fraction easier and she could strip fitter but others are more appealing.

25/1

25/1

Form: 50

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a promising start when fifth at Chelmsford but beat only one in 7f Kempton maiden 19 days ago; he needs to bounce back.
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7th

3

(8)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ten Club

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Came from off the pace to win a 7f handicap at Lingfield in November; well beaten in his three runs since and has more to prove than some of these.

25/1

9

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Ten Club

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

Near miss at Wolverhampton last week (7f), keeping on well having encountered traffic problems; a clear run is no guarantee here either but he's handicapped to win.

6/1

9

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Ten Club

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

Near miss at Wolverhampton last week (7f), keeping on well having encountered traffic problems; a clear run is no guarantee here either but he's handicapped to win.

6/1

20/1

Form: 89

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never a threat in 6f maidens at Newcastle and over C&D this autumn; he may do better once qualified for handicaps.
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9th

7

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:00 Southwell (AW)

Maverics Magic

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, prominent, lost position from over 2f out

16/1

9th

7

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:00 Southwell (AW)

Maverics Magic

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, prominent, lost position from over 2f out

16/1

10th

6

(7)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Maverics Magic

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, led, headed and prominent after 2f

11/2

9th
10 (1)
Inawe

50/1

Form: 07

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish filly who offered little on her yard debut when seventh in C&D novice 16 days ago; tongue tied now.
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10th

5

(11)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inawe

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Dennis

raced wide but in touch with leaders, lost position from over 2f out

16/1

10th

5

(11)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inawe

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Dennis

raced wide but in touch with leaders, lost position from over 2f out

16/1

9th

8

(8)

30th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inawe

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Dennis

awkward start, in rear

7/1

9/2

Form: 6

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
14-1, made an encouraging start when sixth of nine in 7f Newcastle novice 22 days ago, leading until over 1f out; this son of Showcasing can do better now dropped in trip.
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8th

5

(8)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Power Shot

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Went the wrong way from debut when beating only one home at Wolverhampton (11-2) and now has a bit to prove; yard also runs Cuban Tiger.

33/1

10th

5

(9)

9th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Power Shot

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

14-1, made an encouraging start when sixth of nine in 7f Newcastle novice 22 days ago, leading until over 1f out; this son of Showcasing can do better now dropped in trip.

9/2

6th

7

(4)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Power Shot

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

led

10/1

Form: 809

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has been brought along very steadily, never-dangerous ninth of ten in 7f novice here last time; sort to do better once contesting handicaps over further.
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7th

9

(11)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Top Flight Century

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Still a maiden on the Flat but a winner over hurdles at Sedgefield for his present yard over the winter so can't be dismissed back in this sphere.

12/1

4th

5

8th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:52 Market Rasen

Top Flight Century

11st 7lb

J: Jack Power

T: David Thompson

Scored on stable debut at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day but two lesser efforts have followed this year, the latter back at Sedgefield last month; now has a point to prove.

10/1

6th

5

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Top Flight Century

11st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: David Thompson

Made a winning yard debut over C&D in December but he was pulled up in 2m4f handicap at Newcastle only run since; he has a bit to prove now.

11/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.40
Straight Forecast £10.33
Trifecta £54.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Caroline Bay

RP RATINGS:

Giorgio M

Daily Record:

Completely Random

The Star:

Ippotheos

The Times:

Caroline Bay

Telegraph:

Caroline Bay

Daily Mail:

Caroline Bay

D Express:

Caroline Bay

Daily Mirror:

Caroline Bay

The Sun:

Caroline Bay

POSTDATA:

Giorgio M

NEWMARKET:

Giorgio M

The Guardian:

Giorgio M