January 23 / 17.00 Southwell (AW)

17.00

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

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to Listed bumper winner Audacity; dam 11.5f-1m4f winner (including AW; RPR 78); 1m likely to be a bit sharp on debut but this isn't a strong maiden and he needs a market check.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

2

(5)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

19:00 Thirsk

Path To Dubai

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

towards rear, some headway then switched right 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong

6/1

4th

2

(5)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

19:00 Thirsk

Path To Dubai

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

towards rear

6/1

8th

9

(5)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 2

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Path To Dubai

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Low-mileage 4yo; just edged out by Plage De Havre on his C&D reappearance but promoted to first after suffering interference; that rival bolted up at Newcastle next time so a short-priced defeat for this one at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 11 days ago probably shouldn't be taken to suggest that the handicapper has got him.

5/1

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5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of a 7f-1m4f winner (including Group 3; RPR 109), herself a sister to useful 1m winner Enforced; gelded prior to his debut; has a modest standard to aim at and no surprise to see him make an impact.
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15th

4

(17)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Whos Glen

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Donald McCain

9-1 when fifth in the Chester Cup last year for Andrew Balding, which is as good as he's ever been on Flat; 7lb lower today, having been right off the boil for that yard later in 2025; recent hurdle efforts for new stable aren't enough to persuade, especially given such a wide draw.

33/1

2nd

5

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:10 Sedgefield

Whos Glen

11st 5lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

A useful winning stayer on the Flat for Andrew Balding; yet to match that form in this sphere but he posted his best effort when third of ten in 2m4f handicap at Musselburgh 12 days ago; not out of things on this stiffer track.

5/2

3rd

6

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 2

15:55 Musselburgh

Whos Glen

10st 12lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

He could do with settling better than when tailed off in Doncaster maiden (2m3f, soft) last month; however, he was very talented on the Flat in his prime and showed some promise on his first two hurdle starts (2m4f/2m1f, good to soft); not discounted now tackling his first handicap hurdle.

16/1

33/1

  • Place: £14.50

Form: 08

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Green and well beaten in two runs this month; handicaps more suitable after this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

4

(11)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Royal Praise

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

He made a winning handicap debut at Chelmsford in June (1m2f) when sent off at 100-1; back at that level when a close third of nine at Wolverhampton ten days ago (1m4f); in the mix with a repeat.

10/1

3rd

8

(5)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Praise

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ed Dunlop

Caused a shock when winning off this mark at Chelmsford (1m2f; 100-1) in June; not disgraced since but needs more back up in trip.

8/1

7th

4

(5)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Royal Praise

9st 8lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ed Dunlop

Kept on gamely to cause 100-1 shock over C&D on handicap debut in June and has held his form pretty well since; can sometimes race a bit too freely but probably won't be far away.

8/1

9/4

Form: 56-

Last run: 149 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two promising efforts in 7f novice events on turf last summer; should have no problem with 1m judged on his breeding and he's more interesting than many.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5

(2)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Magna Vega

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Nikki Evans

12-race maiden; ran well over 1m here on his stable debut last May but backward steps ever since; hopes pinned on the new, longer trip and the addition of blinkers (has worn a visor and cheekpieces in the past) sparking a revival.

25/1

5

(2)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Magna Vega

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Nikki Evans

12-race maiden; ran well over 1m here on his stable debut last May but backward steps ever since; hopes pinned on the new, longer trip and the addition of blinkers (has worn a visor and cheekpieces in the past) sparking a revival.

25/1

10

(8)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Magna Vega

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Nikki Evans

11-race maiden; given every chance here a month ago but finished behind Douglas Dc and Little Tiger.

14/1

16/1

Form: 8

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled hard when down the field in a C&D maiden 18 days ago; can leave that effort behind him in time but still not easily recommended.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

3

(6)

9th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Strive

9st 8lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: David Simcock

Off the mark at third attempt in 1m AW maidens; still has something to prove in handicaps but looked a non-stayer over 1m2f in both turf runs; may fare better at this trip, off a reduced mark.

6/1

6th

5

(5)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Strive

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Simcock

Made all when off the mark in a Newcastle maiden (1m, Tapeta) in February, but has been comfortably held in two turf handicaps since with a hood applied; needs to bounce back on Polytrack debut.

6/1

Form: 6-8

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
His debut effort at Kempton (1m) was promising but he failed to build on it over C&D 18 days ago; still commands respect in this weak field.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

5

(6)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Albert Lasker

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

He's just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D last December but he returned from a break with a heavy defeat over C&D in May and was again well beaten at Ffos Las last month; a major turnaround is required.

12/1

8th

3

(3)

30th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ffos Las

Albert Lasker

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Scored on Tapeta during the winter (1m6f) but returned from break with very disappointing run on that surface last month and switches back to turf with a point to prove; usual hood removed from headgear ensemble.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in two bumpers this winter; best watched now switched to the Flat.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

(5)

5th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

19:55 Carlisle

Musical Masquerade

10st 1lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Poor maiden who's been tried over various trips and in two forms of headgear since starting his career in bumpers; has done a lot of his racing on soft ground, so any rain would likely suit, but he's hard to recommend either way.

16/1

8th

5

(12)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Pontefract

Musical Masquerade

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Half his ten starts were on turf but all those were on soft and his form dropped off markedly on last two outings; recent headgear is removed; 9lb lower than on handicap debut and the ground should be different.

20/1

12th

11

(10)

27th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Musical Masquerade

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Low-mileage 5yo who saw his run of good form come to an end when tenth in 7f Catterick handicap four days ago; needs to get back on track.

20/1

Form: 53-

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise in her two runs last month, beaten over 5l into third in a weak C&D novice last time; capable of better but perhaps when handicapping.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

4

(2)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rocklyn

9st 8lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Scott Dixon

Lightly raced but early promise has evaporated, with her 50-1 when finishing last on her handicap debut five weeks ago; is hard to make a case for.

25/1

10th

4

(2)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rocklyn

9st 8lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Scott Dixon

Lightly raced but early promise has evaporated, with her 50-1 when finishing last on her handicap debut five weeks ago; is hard to make a case for.

25/1

3

(9)

21st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Rocklyn

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Positives to take from her first two runs (including C&D) but ran moderately back here two months ago; could have potential lurking now sent into handicaps.

14/1

Form: 86-

Last run: 67 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and ran to just a modest level in two AW runs in November; improvement required and it may not come until she's upped in distance.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Russian Ballerina

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Showed nothing more than minor promise on her five Flat starts for Charlie Johnston and, having changed hands for £2,500, can only be watched on this stable/hurdle debut.

100/1

6th

7

(3)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:50 Hamilton

Russian Ballerina

9st 1lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Little solid form and absent since finishing tailed off in a 1m4f handicap at Kempton in February; bred to do better at some point but there are risks attached.

10/1

5th

3

(6)

18th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Russian Ballerina

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Well held in first three starts at around 1m when hooded (missing today), but no surprise if she shows more now up in trip on handicap debut; stable won this last year with a filly who had finished out of the frame in her first three outings; interesting.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £37.60
Straight Forecast £26.07
Trifecta £2313.60

Selections

Telegraph:

Who's Glen

POSTDATA:

Rocklyn

SPOTLIGHT:

Magna Vega

NEWMARKET:

Path To Dubai

The Star:

Strive

Daily Mail:

Who's Glen

D Express:

Who's Glen

Daily Record:

Who's Glen

Daily Mirror:

Rocklyn

The Sun:

Rocklyn

The Times:

Magna Vega

The Guardian:

Magna Vega