December 23 / 12.15 Lingfield (AW)

12.15

Standard

BetMGM: It’s Showtime / EBF Novice Stakes (Rider Restricted Race) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3564
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime / EBF Novice Stakes (Rider Restricted Race) (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 25042

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful form, bumping into a Godolphin improver when second of seven in 6f Kempton nursery 17 days ago; first attempt at 7f; sets a reasonable standard.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(14)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Kodiac Thriller

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mark Walford

Fared best of the stands' side group when second in this race 12 months ago; races off 3lb higher this time around but he confirmed his liking for the track with a C&D win in April and he was better than ever when beating 16 rivals at York (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; high on the list.

10/1

1st

1

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Kodiac Thriller

11st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Returned to form when fourth in first-time visor at Ripon (5f, good) three weeks ago despite stumbling and nearly losing his rider at the start; possibilities off same mark if the headgear has the same effect.

8/1

4th

2

(8)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Kodiac Thriller

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Has mostly duck eggs in his form figures this term but won at Ripon (6f) in April and the return to this venue, combined with first-time visor, may have positive effect; scored over 5f last year.

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 5

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
11-1, caught the eye a bit when keeping on from off the pace (had to wait for a run) for fifth of 14 on 7f Kempton debut ten days ago; that bare form doesn't amount to much but he's likely to progress.
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8th

10

(6)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Midnight Ravens

9st 1lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Lightly raced 5yo; tried blinkered and tongue tied when last of eight in 1m Southwell handicap in October on his final run for Paul Attwater; lots more is required for his new yard.

14/1

5

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Midnight Ravens

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Paul Attwater

0-6 for three different trainers in a little under two years; ran well when fourth of nine on handicap debut at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in July but has been off another four months since; needs more for the new headgear combination.

5/1

5

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Midnight Ravens

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Paul Attwater

0-6 for three different trainers in a little under two years; ran well when fourth of nine on handicap debut at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in July but has been off another four months since; needs more for the new headgear combination.

5/1

2/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
From an excellent Shadwell family, being a half-brother to this yard's multiple 1m-1m2f Group 1 winner Baaeed and this year's King George hero Hukum; while his siblings and dam have done their winning over further market confidence would likely still prove significant.
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6

(10)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:48 Kempton (AW)

Waleefy

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: William Haggas

Had some useful handicap form over 6f and 7f last year, winning twice and running well at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last August when rated 4lb higher; not found his best form this season and now returns to AW with cheekpieces enlisted; revival possible.

8/1

5th

4

(5)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:23 Redcar

Waleefy

9st 13lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Two wins during a progressive 3yo campaign but he's been well held as favourite in his two runs (6f/7f) this season; has bit to prove but he's edging back down the weights and this new trip looks worth exploring.

3/1

4

(4)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:05 Newmarket

Waleefy

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Disappointing favourite at Goodwood on reappearance but perhaps the track and the drop back to 6f were against him; progressive in handicaps last season and this lightly raced 4yo could still have more to offer for a top trainer who has won two of the last four runnings of this race.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 90

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in two AW starts last month and likely more one for handicaps after this.
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9th

4

(6)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Bath

Saxon Magic

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Again inclined to pull hard when among the favourites on his handicap debut; will need to be more amenable back from five months off as he tackles turf for the first time.

8/1

6th

1

(5)

24th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Saxon Magic

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Saxon Warrior colt who took a big step forward when fourth of six in 7f Lingfield novice last month; very much one to consider upped to 1m now going handicapping.

6/1

4th

3

(2)

23rd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:15 Lingfield (AW)

Saxon Magic

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Down the field in two AW starts last month and likely more one for handicaps after this.

50/1

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
60,000gns half-sister to 5f turf/6f AW 2yo winner Kool Moe Dee (RPR 83); dam placed 8.5f in Germany, half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Smaih; needs checking out in the betting.
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3rd

1

(13)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:40 Bath

Hatadora

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Richard Hannon

Fourth to Mbappe over 7f then went down narrowly and won at Windsor (both 1m, good/good to soft); well positioned last time but is up just 3lb; big shout.

4/1

3rd

1

(13)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:40 Bath

Hatadora

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Richard Hannon

Fourth to Mbappe over 7f then went down narrowly and won at Windsor (both 1m, good/good to soft); well positioned last time but is up just 3lb; big shout.

4/1

1st

2

(8)

29th Apr 2024

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

19:39 Windsor

Hatadora

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Richard Hannon

AW winner in February; best effort since when going very close over C&D (good) last Monday on turf debut, always prominent and sticking on well; leading player off 1lb lower.

9/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 110,000gns as a yearling and is the fourth foal of a Group-placed 7f 2yo winner (RPR 95); from a leading stable and would enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong.
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6th

11

5th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Turn Up The Heat

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Rated 81 after 1m heavy ground win at Leicester last October on her final start for Ralph Beckett; potentially useful hurdling recruit for Tom Gibney.

9/1

6th

11

5th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Turn Up The Heat

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

jumped left on occasions, didn't always jump with fluency, prominent, weakened after 3 out

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.30
Straight Forecast £12.52
Trifecta £17.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kodiac Thriller

NEWMARKET:

Waleefy

The Times:

Waleefy

Telegraph:

Waleefy

Daily Mail:

Waleefy

D Express:

Waleefy

Daily Mirror:

Waleefy

Daily Record:

Waleefy

RP RATINGS:

Kodiac Thriller

TOPSPEED:

Kodiac Thriller

POSTDATA:

Kodiac Thriller

LAMBOURN:

Kodiac Thriller

The Guardian:

Kodiac Thriller

The Sun:

Kodiac Thriller

The Star:

Kodiac Thriller