14.10
HeavyBetMGM: It’s Showtime Novices’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3406.24
- 2m 5f 164y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
7/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.38
- Place: £1.20
Form: P94-71
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Second-season chaser who took his form to new levels over about 3m1f-3m2f at Cheltenham initially this season but, after wind surgery, faded badly from three out when 10-1 for the Kim Muir there last month; needs to bounce back with another career best and he has more to prove on this third attempt at a marathon trip. |
20/1 |
|
13th 8 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Second-season chaser who has run well here on his last three starts, finishing second of 16 under Finian Maguire (3m1f, heavy) then fourth over this C&D (good to soft; lost a shoe) before winning here (3m1f, good) on New Year's Day; has had wind surgery since and he's a solid contender. |
9/1 |
|
5th 13 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 3m 7f 68y |
10st 8lb |
in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield 9th |
16/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 5992-2
Last run: 213 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
11th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Runner-up twice over hurdles last spring (2m1f/2m3f) and also at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy) in December, after a break; contender if judged on those exploits but not at best on either start this year and now 0-9. |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 |
14th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
took keen hold |
12/1 |
|
7th 4 |
4th Jan 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Runner-up in his last three handicaps and was beaten by an improver on his comeback run at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy); up just 1lb and entitled to be sharper all round this time. |
6/1 |
20/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: 053-P7
Last run: 26 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Well treated on 2024 hurdles form but holds weaker claims on 2025/2026 efforts and needs to prove he retains the peak ability; chase debut. |
33/1 |
|
5th 4 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Won twice over hurdles in 2024 (2m5f/2m4f) but seemed badly to lose his way in spring 2025 and returned from 411-day absence with another poor run this month; drops back in trip with a lot to prove. |
25/1 |
|
6 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Has two wins over hurdles but was below his best in his last three starts, in 2025, and is still higher than his last winning mark; returns from a 411-day absence and may need to come down in the weights. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: /03-88
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
1st Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Has not gone on since making a winning debut in a bumper at Wetherby in 2021; last of five in first-time blinkers (retained here) at Fontwell (3m2f, heavy) in March and needs to show more. |
25/1 |
|
5th 2 |
18th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
took keen hold, led, not fluent 5th, not fluent 4 out, headed before 2 out, soon weakened quickly |
11/4 |
|
3rd 8 |
2nd Feb 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Won a bumper on debut but 22l is the closest she's finished in her five starts since; way behind the first three when tongue tied on handicap debut at Fontwell (upped to 2m6f, heavy) on latest; mark is unchanged. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: /534P-
Last run: 245 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
12th Feb 2024 Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, disputed lead 5 out |
7/1 |
|
0 1 |
15th Jan 2024 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Low-mileage 7yo who ran considerably better than eventual 41l defeat might suggest on seasonal debut at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy) last month, weakening out of contention only on extended run-in; with today's much reduced emphasis on stamina probably in her favour, she's one to consider. |
12/1 |
|
5th 3 |
12th Dec 2023 Heavy 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Heavy-ground Irish bumper winner but has been a disappointment in Britain and was pulled up on her handicap debut in April (2m5f, good to soft); still early days, however, and perhaps she needs the mud (most British runs on good to soft); also had wind surgery. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: -79568
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Modest form in novice/maiden hurdles; soundly beaten in handicaps last twice; hard to fancy. |
33/1 |
|
5th 5 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Modest form in novice/maiden hurdles; soundly beaten in handicaps last twice; hard to fancy. |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: 8395-0
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 7 |
23rd Jan 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 25y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
prominent, jumped left and mistake 4th, weakened after 5 out, pulled up after 4 out |
10/1 |
|
7th 7 |
12th Dec 2023 Heavy 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
No more than minor promise over hurdles but this is his first time outside of novice company and is entitled to show more; cheekpieces added to the tongue-tie tried last time; market vibes awaited with interest. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 16-98
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
28th Mar 2025 Good 2m 5f 135y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
midfield, in rear when mistake 3rd, struggling 10th, detached when almost fell 11th |
6/1 |
|
7 |
20th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 110y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Second of 15 on chase debut at Exeter (2m3f, good to soft) in December and ran below market expectations next time (2m7f); question marks over today's distance but that penultimate effort commands respect. |
7/1 |
|
8th 9 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
towards rear |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: -U4345
Last run: 56 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Beaten 20l by a handicap blot when second at Fontwell (2m5f, good) and was then a disappointing favourite at Southwell; however, he is on his last winning mark and Sean Bowen takes over. |
7/2 |
|
7 |
2nd Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Just 1-17 over hurdles but returned from break with fairly good second at Fontwell (2m5f, good) last month, albeit no threat to a handicap blot; will be fine over today's longer trip; high on the list. |
3/1 |
|
5 |
7th Sep 2025 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Now back on same mark as for hard-fought success at Stratford (2m6f, good) last summer but returned from break with low-key C&D run in May and has been absent for another four months since. |
10/1 |
100/1
Form: -PP7PP
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Made low-key stable debut over hurdles last month and was unable to justify good market support when well beaten on subsequent chasing debut; 2lb wrong for this quick return to hurdling but it won't be a surprise if he gets his act together for his respected new training partnership soon; refitted blinkers replace cheekpieces |
14/1 |
|
9 |
27th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Made a low-key stable debut over hurdles three weeks ago and is now 0-12 in that sphere but it won't be a surprise if he comes good for his respected new training partnership soon; swaps cheekpieces for refitted blinkers on this chasing debut; 2lb wrong; watch the betting. |
7/1 |
|
12 |
5th Sep 2025 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Recorded only success in point in April when the sole finisher; sold for £8,500 since last run; poor claims on rules form; market may offer further guidance on stable debut. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £9.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £12.58 |
| Tricast | £87.24 |
| Trifecta | £54.30 |
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