January 12 / 18.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.00

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

30/100 (Won)

  • Win: £1.34
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
2,800,000gns yearling; Frankel colt; dam, 1m-1m2f winner (including Group 3; RPR 118), is a sister to 7f/1m Group 1 winner Too Darn Hot and 1m2f Group 2 winner Lah Ti Dar; starting out in a weak race and he's of obvious interest given his regal pedigree.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(6)

25th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Sandown

Kalidasa

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

midfield, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

11/4

4th

2

(6)

18th Apr 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Kalidasa

9st 11lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

prominent on near side of group, outpaced 3f out, kept on but no impression

5/1

4th

2

(6)

18th Apr 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Kalidasa

9st 11lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

2,800,000gns yearling; Frankel colt; dam, 1m-1m2f winner (including Group 3; RPR 118), sister to 7f/1m Group 1 winner Too Darn Hot and 1m2f Group 2 winner Lah Ti Dar; 1-3 for 11-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in January and dismissed weak opposition, leading final 1f and ending well on top; the others in this (including Endless Victory, who looks the stable first string) had better debut form but this one could be a major improver.

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 08-

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten double-figure distances in two starts on AW this winter; can do better at some point but perhaps when handicaps are on her agenda.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

Alvesta

10st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Came from off the pace to win C&D (good) selling handicap for George Bewley in May, her tenth hurdling start, and also ran well when third here (2m6f, good) on last month's stable debut; this drop back in trip is probably the right move; ought to make her presence felt.

11/4

3rd

9

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Alvesta

10st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Having her 32nd career start when finally off the mark in a selling handicap over 2m1f here recently (good); only 4lb higher and new trainer James Moffatt has booked Brian Hughes; has to be of interest despite blatant stamina reservations.

8/1

50/1

  • Place: £22.00

Form: 08/

Last run: 451 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well beaten in two maidens in Ireland in 2022 when trained by Edward O'Grady; returns from a 451-day absence with plenty to prove for her new yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(3)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Above The Line

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

dwelt start, took keen hold, midfield

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000euros yearling; closely related to a French 6f-1m winner and half-sister to a winner in Qatar; dam an unraced half-sister to a 1m2f Group 3 winner; enough paper appeal to warrant a market check.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

17th Nov 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

14:40 Fontwell

By Farhh The Best

10st 7lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Seamus Mullins

Achieved little on the Flat and it was the same story when big odds on last month's hurdle debut at Fakenham (2m, good).

50/1

8

17th Nov 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

14:40 Fontwell

By Farhh The Best

10st 7lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Seamus Mullins

Achieved little on the Flat and it was the same story when big odds on last month's hurdle debut at Fakenham (2m, good).

50/1

4th

2

30th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

13:50 Fakenham

By Farhh The Best

10st 12lb

J: James Best

T: Seamus Mullins

towards rear, steady headway 3rd, weakened 3 out

33/1

10/1

Form: 74-

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form in two C&D runs this winter but sent off at single-figure prices on each occasion; this is weak but he still needs improvement to win.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:25 Stratford

Katstar

10st 10lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

in touch with leaders, lost ground and mistake 2nd

25/1

9th

6

18th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Worcester

Katstar

10st 10lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Made the frame in a low-grade Flat handicap in April and ran well to a point on hurdling debut in May but struggled over C&D three weeks ago and is not the most obvious answer today.

66/1

8th

7

26th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Worcester

Katstar

10st 13lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Made the frame in a low-grade Flat handicap in April and ran well to a point before weakening into sixth (albout 17l behind Nowmelad) on recent stable/hurdle debut at Ffos Las (2m, good); not ruled out each-way.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
9,000gns 2yo; dam a maiden sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Pablo Escobarr and 1m7f/2m Group 3 winner Roberto Escobarr; should have a future but perhaps over further.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(2)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Pilgrim Of Culture

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Still a maiden and she came in last of 11 in 1m handicap here three weeks ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.

8/1

4

(7)

20th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Pilgrim Of Culture

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Posted best effort over similar trip on handicap debut at Wolverhampton last March but below that level since and makes little appeal.

33/1

7th

2

(6)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:58 Newcastle (AW)

Pilgrim Of Culture

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

ducked right start, took keen hold, prominent early, led after 2f

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
80,000gns foal; brother to winners Faatik (7f; RPR 96) and Landshark (Group-placed 6f 2yo; 96) and half-brother to another three winners; dam a 1m AW winner (72); already gelded but he's making his debut at a modest level and he needs a market check.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(5)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ground Run

8st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

80,000gns foal; brother to winners Faatik (7f; RPR 96) and Landshark (Group-placed 6f 2yo; 96) and half-brother to another three winners; dam a 1m AW winner (72); already gelded but he's making his debut at a modest level and he needs a market check.

14/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
28-1 for last month's debut at Southwell (1m) where he never made any significant ground up from the rear; likely one for the longer term.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

John L Sullivan

10st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Record is 2-18; best efforts this season when third at Ayr in July/August; filled same position in this contest last year; likely player if back in similar form.

7/1

138

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

John L Sullivan

8st 3lb

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

2

(13)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

John L Sullivan

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Unsuited by drop to 6f last time; gradually back to form otherwise this term, close third at Ayr (good) in most recent 7f attempt; possibilities off last winning mark, provided he takes to added cheekpieces.

10/1

100/1

Form: 07-

Last run: 343 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a rival in two runs in early 2023; refused to enter stalls at Kempton on last month's intended comeback (250-1 at the time of withdrawal); no appeal.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(5)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Isabelle

9st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Adrian Wintle

Thrice-raced filly who needs plenty of improvement for the switch to handicaps; has very weak form claims as things stand.

25/1

9th

4

(3)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Isabelle

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Failed to beat a rival in two runs in early 2023; refused to enter stalls at Kempton on last month's intended comeback (250-1 at the time of withdrawal); no appeal.

100/1

6

(1)

6th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Isabelle

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Failed to beat a rival in 7f Wolverhampton novice and 1m2f Lingfield maiden at the start of 2023; others are much preferred.

100/1

50/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
28-1 and tailed off on last month's Lingfield debut (1m; too green to do himself justice); bred to do better at some point.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(11)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Lightning Bay

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

16-race maiden; placed four times on AW this spring/summer; however, his two efforts last month don't suggest autumn glory is on the way; others preferred.

16/1

8th

13

(2)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lightning Bay

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Has had some close calls this year but he's still a maiden after 15 starts and was a long way below form here (8.6f) 16 days ago; down the list.

16/1

10th

11

(8)

7th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lightning Bay

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Had plenty of chances (0-14) but he hasn't been all that far away of late, albeit behind Northstead Gardens at Lingfield 11 days ago.

7/1

OUR TIP

100/1

Form: 8-

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
125-1 and little in the way of short-term promise in a 7f novice here 13 days ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(5)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eskimo Flo

10st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Carroll

Huge prices and beaten a long way in two starts here (7f/8.6f); can be handicapped after this.

150/1

11th

3

(10)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eskimo Flo

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

125-1 and little in the way of short-term promise in a 7f novice here 13 days ago.

100/1

8th

10

(4)

30th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eskimo Flo

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

By Garswood and out of an unraced half-sister to a couple of AW winners; would be a surprise winner on debut.

66/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £5.40
Straight Forecast £5.84
Trifecta £313.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kalidasa

The Guardian:

Ground Run

POSTDATA:

Kalidasa

NEWMARKET:

Kalidasa

The Times:

Kalidasa

Telegraph:

Kalidasa

Daily Mail:

Kalidasa

D Express:

Kalidasa

Daily Mirror:

Kalidasa

The Sun:

Kalidasa

The Star:

Kalidasa

Daily Record:

Kalidasa