18.15
StandardBetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap
- Prize money: £3873.16
- 0m 7f 14y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Showers
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.38
- Place: £1.10
Form: 060830
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (5) |
11th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Has often started slowly but he's taken things to the next level the past twice, refusing to jump away either time; is quite capable off this mark if in the mood but comes with obvious risks attached. |
33/1 |
|
7 (5) |
11th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
refused to race |
33/1 |
|
3 (8) |
3rd Oct 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Comes with major risks attached as he was badly out of form on turf last month and refused to race at Redcar last week, while he's untested beyond about 1m; however, his last two wins have come here and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; not ruled out now back on this track. |
14/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 480854
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (5) |
31st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Ten-time course winner who made a bold bid when runner-up in a 20-runner handicap here (6f, good) 16 days ago; up 3lb but he still looks on a workable mark and is respected back in trip; has won on good to firm and good to soft. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 20 (17) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Ten-time course winner; he has done enough this year to think he could add to that tally but this may prove too competitive for the veteran. |
20/1 |
|
6th 3 (1) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Ripon specialist (ten wins at that track); run down only by Reigning Profit and Rock Of England when attempting to win the race named in his honour there (5f) 26 days ago; no issue with this return to 6f and has been placed here previously. |
10/1 |
10/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 973787
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (2) |
31st Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Four-time course winner who'll be happier back on Tapeta; now 6lb lower than when going in over C&D early in the year but needs a revival. |
20/1 |
|
5th 6 (6) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Has had more AW than turf success; has gained both wins in this sphere at Nottingham (8.5f on good/good to soft); only midfield when returned to grass last time; others have stronger claims. |
7/1 |
|
6th 2 (2) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 173y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Popped up at Southwell (1m) off a 2lb higher mark in January; the odd good run since but he needs to bounce back from a lacklustre AW run last month. |
14/1 |
4/1
Form: 276801 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (8) |
2nd Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Hat-trick of wins in 2024 (7f/1m); not scored since, and mainly out of form this year; handles these conditions and really well treated at present, but needs to bounce back. |
7/1 |
|
11th 4 (2) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Dual C&D winner but his last success was in May 2024 and he's not finished closer than fifth in his seven runs this season; needs to find more back up in trip. |
15/2 |
|
8th 4 (6) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Winless since 7f success here in May 2024 and has yet to find his true form this year (beaten favourite three times; behind Mr Cool here last time) but he ran well on occasions in better 6f races than this in 2025 and won't mind what the weather does; quite well treated now and a revival could be imminent. |
9/2 |
25/1
Form: 274870 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (4) |
29th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
0-9 for current stable but has become well treated, having gained all wins off higher marks; shaped encouragingly at Newcastle (7f) most recently while leaving the impression this return to 1m will suit; not ruled out. |
10/1 |
|
4th 7 (2) |
9th Dec 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
dwelt start, switched sharply right soon after start, in rear |
25/1 |
|
11th 3 (11) |
19th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Triple winner at up to 1m, including on Tapeta; back on a handy mark and she showed signs of a revival last time, so not written off. |
14/1 |
3/1
Form: 596191 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (7) |
19th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 9lb |
Four wins at Newcastle when trained in Britain and won over this trip at Down Royal last summer; two low-key runs on first two runs for this yard but showed more when sixth of 19 at Navan last time; on a good mark if he can build on that. |
7/1 |
|
7 (11) |
6th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 10y |
9st 12lb |
Four wins at Newcastle when trained by Brian Ellison; useful form for Pat Martin last year including C&D second following a Down Royal win; two moderate runs in 2025 |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 6397-
Last run: 373 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (5) |
6th Jan 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
swerved left start, led |
20/1 |
|
10th 8 (8) |
16th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
in touch with leaders |
25/1 |
|
7th 8 (9) |
2nd Nov 2023 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
in rear |
16/1 |
5/1
Form: 0-9061 D
Last run: 51 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (11) |
25th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Placed several times this term, including in higher grade at Catterick last week; continues on a long losing run but remains 8lb below last winning mark; again in the mix. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 9 (4) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Three C&D wins on his record, including in this race in 2024; near miss over C&D last month and his subsequent Redcar defeat came in a Class 4; big player. |
13/2 |
|
11th 14 (9) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Gained all five wins over 7f; went close over that trip in Class 6 event at regular haunt Catterick (good to firm) last month but went up 2lb for that and looks vulnerable over 1m in this stronger race. |
16/1 |
Non-runners
Unsung Hero, Eagle Creek
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £13.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £14.92 |
| Tricast | £38.41 |
| Trifecta | £64.20 |