October 24 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

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Bet MGM: It’s Showtime Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Bet MGM: It’s Showtime Nursery Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Scattered showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 65633

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has improved since switching to Tapeta and was only beaten a head and a neck into third of 11 at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) on Friday; high on the list from the same mark with the return to an easier track probably in his favour.
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7

(2)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:40 Catterick

Elliott

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Rebecca Menzies

5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; no show in two runs since returning to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024); steps back up in trip and headgear removed; market watch advised.

10/1

8

(11)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Elliott

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; sent off favourite for his return to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024) last month but over-raced early and was never in contention; something to prove after that and a new visor replaces cheekpieces.

10/1

8

(11)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Elliott

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; sent off favourite for his return to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024) last month but over-raced early and was never in contention; something to prove after that and a new visor replaces cheekpieces.

10/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 52244

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has run well in all five starts, finishing runner-up twice and beaten less than 3l when fourth of 11 in a 6f novice here on Saturday; not sure dropping to 5f on nursery debut is ideal, though.
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9th

2

(1)

15th Nov 2024

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Anya

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Prominent racer who won twice in the spring, including a C&D handicap off 5lb lower; in and out since and although she's well drawn here, an easy lead is unlikely.

8/1

9th

2

(1)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Anya

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Prominent racer who won twice in the spring, including a C&D handicap off 5lb lower; in and out since and although she's well drawn here, an easy lead is unlikely.

8/1

7th

3

(2)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Catterick

Miss Anya

9st 9lb

J: George Rooke

T: Richard Hughes

raced far side early

6/1

11/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 337145

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Well held in two starts since winning a Brighton maiden (6f, good) last month, albeit she was up against it when fifth of ten in the Redcar Two-Year-Old Trophy (6f, good; 100-1) last time; well held in only previous AW start over C&D in August so she does have something to prove.
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5th

9

(9)

25th Nov 2023

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0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Woo Woo

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Robert Cowell

prominent, switched left soon after start, went second after 1f

10/1

3rd

3

(8)

24th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Woo Woo

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Robert Cowell

Well held in two starts since winning a Brighton maiden (6f, good) last month, albeit she was up against it when fifth of ten in the Redcar Two-Year-Old Trophy (6f, good; 100-1) last time; well held in only previous AW start over C&D in August so she does have something to prove.

11/1

5th

11

(9)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 1

14:45 Redcar

Miss Woo Woo

8st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Robert Cowell

Sole success in eight starts came in a very winnable maiden over 6f at Brighton (good); well beaten in a C&D nursery since then and very much up against it in a race of this nature.

66/1

8/1

Form: 422234

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
In the frame in all six starts, the last two over C&D including when fourth of nine behind a subsequent winner on nursery debut this month; now 3lb lower and should go well again.
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11th

3

(4)

9th Dec 2024

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Rosie

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Alice Haynes

dwelt start, never better than midfield

16/1

11th

3

(4)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Rosie

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Alice Haynes

dwelt start, never better than midfield

16/1

Form: 046527

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ran better than it looked when fifth of eight in a nursery over C&D in August and only found one too good at Thirsk (6f, soft) last month, but not so good at Redcar (6f, good to firm) nine days later; possibilities if bouncing back.
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3

(10)

8th Nov 2024

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Meccas Duchess

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Exposed maiden; down the field over C&D 17 days ago and she could prove vulnerable again; stable also run Stallone.

16/1

11th

3

(10)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Meccas Duchess

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

midfield, weakened over 1f out

16/1

10th

4

(5)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Meccas Duchess

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

16-race maiden but she's been threatening of late and 5f on Tapeta isn't an issue; one of two solid chances for Michael Dods.

6/1

6/1

Form: 973312 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Made an impressive AW debut when making all and winning easily over C&D earlier this month and, despite a 9lb rise, she again ran well when second of seven at Chelmsford (5f, Polytrack) ten days ago; up another 1lb but unlikely to be far away.
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6th

6

(2)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Lady Bouquet

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Philip Kirby

Still off the same mark as when successful at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in December; three-time winner on turf and ran well to finish third of 11 on her return from a break at Catterick (5f, good) 15 days ago; not the most consistent, but her best form would make her a big player.

9/4

3rd

4

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Lady Bouquet

9st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Philip Kirby

Below par on final few outings in the winter but she may have been ready for a break; posted a C&D win and a good 6f second here last summer and is well treated on that form; capable of having a say.

6/1

10th

8

(7)

26th Jan 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Bouquet

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Turned things around with a win over C&D last month but she's finished a well-held sixth on Tapeta in both subsequent runs; has a bit to prove again and needs first-time cheekpieces to give her a lift.

25/1

Form: 723653

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Placed in five of his eight starts for James Tate, the latest when third of five at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) last month; has since changed hands for 15,000gns and he needs a bit more if he is to make a successful stable debut.
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6th

9

(10)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Desert Master

8st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Has run some good races on Tapeta this year and only just failed at Southwell (5f) in April; however, he wasn't in much form on turf in 2025, including in this race, and looks unlikely to break his turf duck.

8/1

2nd

9

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Desert Master

8st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Two of his three wins have been over C&D and he was second of eight here in a classified event in February; below his best in two starts since but he may be capable of bouncing back.

12/1

8th

5

(2)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Master

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

C&D winner who looked unlucky not to finish closer when having Stroxx and A Lady Forever behind here last weekend; not as good now and has a bit to find on these terms but does at least arrive in form.

6/1

13/2

Form: 085

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in first three starts, but was beaten less than 3l into fifth of nine at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) 11 days ago; open to improvement on nursery debut, but it will be needed.
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8th

8

(7)

24th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Renovate

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Out of the frame in first three starts, but was beaten less than 3l into fifth of nine at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) 11 days ago; open to improvement on nursery debut, but it will be needed.

13/2

5th

4

(3)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Renovate

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

taken down early, led but pestered, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra

33/1

8th

9

(1)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Pontefract

Renovate

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Edward Bethell

Suffered some interference when down the field here last week but debatable what difference it made; stable probably has a better chance with Kings Merchant.

25/1

13/2

Form: 763

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive in her first three starts on turf, the latest when third of eight at Beverley (5f, heavy) last month; out of a dual Tapeta winner and open to further progress on nursery debut, but she isn't drawn to advantage.
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7th

3

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

South Parade

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

On a dangerous mark but she doesn't look in much form, finishing down the field again at Thirsk (Tees Aggregates several places ahead of her) 12 days ago; needs to rediscover her spark.

10/1

12th

16

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

South Parade

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

On a dangerous mark but she doesn't look in much form, last of 17 at Musselburgh on latest outing; needs to rediscover her spark.

33/1

12th

8

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

South Parade

8st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

She's dropped back down to a dangerous mark but she struggled on her final three starts last season and did likewise on her reappearance over C&D a fortnight ago; a major turnaround is necessary.

16/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £12.10
Straight Forecast £9.22
Tricast £95.49
Trifecta £104.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Lady Bouquet

SPOTLIGHT:

Elliott

Daily Mirror:

South Parade

The Times:

Rogue Rosie

D Express:

Elliott

The Star:

South Parade

POSTDATA:

Lady Bouquet

Telegraph:

Lady Bouquet

The Guardian:

Lady Bouquet

Daily Mail:

Lady Bouquet

The Sun:

Lady Bouquet

Daily Record:

Lady Bouquet