November 21 / 19.15 Wolverhampton (AW)

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

  • Prize money: £4536
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.40
  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to recent 1m turf winner Talis Evolvere; went for 48,000euros at the breeze-ups in May; yard does better with 2yos on turf than the AW (especially this season) but they're capable of winning on debut and the market is often a useful guide.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(5)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Roman Crown

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

prominent

10/11

1st

1

(2)

21st Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Roman Crown

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Half-brother to recent 1m turf winner Talis Evolvere; went for 48,000euros at the breeze-ups in May; yard does better with 2yos on turf than the AW (especially this season) but they're capable of winning on debut and the market is often a useful guide.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
4,000euros yearling who went for 30,000euros at the Irish breeze-ups in the spring; trainer, who also saddles fellow newcomer Boadicia, is just 2-54 (including a 2-13 winner) with juveniles this year.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(9)

18th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Handsome Chap

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

Out of half-sister to US stakes winners; the less fancied of two from the yard on C&D debut last month but looked more promising the further he went when a strong-finishing runner-up to a well-backed newcomer; has another high draw but good chance of going one better.

11/8

2nd

4

(8)

21st Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Handsome Chap

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

4,000euros yearling who went for 30,000euros at the Irish breeze-ups in the spring; trainer, who also saddles fellow newcomer Boadicia, is just 2-54 (including a 2-13 winner) with juveniles this year.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 63

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trainer 0-20 with 2yos this season but this gelding offered more than on debut (turf) over C&D a month ago; that wasn't much of a race but neither is this and he holds claims.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(6)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Juan Solo

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Sylvester Kirk

Finished third in three consecutive starts on the AW last winter including two here (7f), but tailed off in just two outings since; look elsewhere.

33/1

7th

6

(6)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Juan Solo

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Sylvester Kirk

Finished third in three consecutive starts on the AW last winter including two here (7f), but tailed off in just two outings since; look elsewhere.

33/1

8th

5

(2)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield (AW)

Juan Solo

9st 5lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Sylvester Kirk

Low-mileage 4yo; kept on for very respectable third of six on handicap debut at Kempton (1m) a year ago and can be excused his defeat on heavy turf in May but has fitness to prove after eight-month absence; others have more pressing claims.

20/1

10/1

Form: 45

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite on her debut in the summer and didn't build on that when hanging left back from a break a month ago (both over 6f on soft turf); has since been picked up from George Boughey for 10,000gns.
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6th

2

(1)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wren Officer

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Gay Kelleway

Has a good record here and, after winning over 6f at Wolverhampton, it was a Class 4 in which she failed to fire here four weeks ago; has only won at 6f, however; tries blinkers (replacing visor).

8/1

6th

2

(1)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wren Officer

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Gay Kelleway

took keen hold, headway on far side of group over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal of an unraced mare; trainer also runs Handsome Chap and market moves between the pair should tell a tale.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

3

(6)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Boadicia

9st 7lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

A dual 5f turf winner in 2024 but she came in only seventh of ten back on the AW in 6f handicap here last month; she needs to take a step forward.

5/1

7th

3

(6)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Boadicia

9st 7lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

A dual 5f turf winner in 2024 but she came in only seventh of ten back on the AW in 6f handicap here last month; she needs to take a step forward.

5/1

7th

5

(3)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Boadicia

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Has form over 6f but her two wins, and three best RPRs, have come over 5f; wouldn't judge her too harshly on latest York run and she remains open to further progress; considered.

8/1

Form: 7

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to the yard's 7f Tapeta winner Griffin Park (3yo); prominent in the market on his Kempton debut, despite being drawn 14; a slow start had him always on the back foot that day but he showed enough to suggest he can feature here.
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8th

14

(1)

20th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 86y

17:20 Roscommon

Laser Sharp

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Cian Collins

Hints of ability in four races for Andrew Balding but well held on yard debut in Dundalk claimer in March; headgear combination retained.

16/1

8th

14

(1)

20th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 86y

17:20 Roscommon

Laser Sharp

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Cian Collins

Hints of ability in four races for Andrew Balding but well held on yard debut in Dundalk claimer in March; headgear combination retained.

16/1

11th

12

(13)

8th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Laser Sharp

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Cian Collins

Hints of ability in four races for Andrew Balding; had a run in January so should not lack for fitness; of some interest on Irish debut; Cian Collins adds cheekpieces to the usual tongue-tie; had wind surgery before his final British run.

8/1

10/1

Form: 8

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Picked up from the Meade yard for 12,000gns since his poor opening effort on soft ground early last month; this half-brother to a course winner will need to do much better.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(1)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Lennon

9st 10lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

dwelt start, rushed up and in touch with leaders

7/1

14th

14

(1)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

18:30 Yarmouth

Lennon

8st 4lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: George Boughey

Looked a fair prospect when winning both handicap starts in June but didn't improve for the step up to 1m2f turned out quickly last time; drop back in distance should help and no surprise to see him go well, despite going up in grade.

7/1

4th

6

(1)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:10 Pontefract

Lennon

10st 4lb

J: Mr Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Justified favouritism at Bath (1m, good) on handicap/seasonal debut and at this track (1m, good to firm) eight days later; came from off the pace on both occasions, leaving it late last time, and there's clear scope for further improvement with this step up in trip; has 6lb penalty but good chance to complete a quick hat-trick.

5/6

8th
10 (10)
Warming

4/1

Form: 5

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Started a big price but wasn't without hope on her Chelmsford debut 12 days ago; will need to improve if she's to overcome a double-figure stall though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

1

(6)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:37 Lingfield (AW)

Warming

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: George Boughey

prominent, pressed leader going best 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and briefly led inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

6/4

2nd

2

(6)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Warming

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Well-bred filly who made a solid start in handicaps when a front-running third at Newcastle (6f; cheekpieces added) two weeks ago; should have more to offer after only four runs and she's in the mix for in-form yard.

4/1

3rd

1

(3)

4th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

Warming

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: George Boughey

led at steady pace, headed inside final furlong, lost second towards finish

3/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
47,000euros yearling who's the first foal of an unraced mare; goes in a tongue-tie on debut and the market will guide from a double-figure stall for a yard having a poor season with juveniles.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(13)

20th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Sarajevo Boy

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Evans

Tongue tied when well held in two Wolverhampton maidens (7f, Tapeta); bred to stay this far, but needs a huge step up.

100/1

10th

4

(9)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sarajevo Boy

9st 7lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: David Evans

25-1 and tongue tied, ninth of 11 in C&D maiden on his debut two weeks ago; he needs to take a big step forward.

100/1

9th

2

(11)

21st Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sarajevo Boy

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: David Evans

47,000euros yearling who's the first foal of an unraced mare; goes in a tongue-tie on debut and the market will guide from a double-figure stall for a yard having a poor season with juveniles.

20/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
11,000gns yearling who's a half-sister to three winners, one over hurdles; trainer wouldn't be noted for 2yo newcomers but boasts a decent record with juveniles here (12-61).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

7

(6)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

16:55 Ffos Las

Masar Way

8st 6lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Rae Guest

Struggled to get competitive in her three qualifying races (7f-1m2f) and displayed no improvement in basement-grade classified at Yarmouth (11.5f, good) last month; still unexposed but clearly needs to improve.

12/1

6th

10

(8)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Masar Way

8st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Rae Guest

No worthwhile form in her qualifying races from 7f to 1m2f; however, in a respected yard and this should be easier.

16/1

10th

12

(1)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Masar Way

8st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rae Guest

slowly away, always behind

66/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Started a single-figure price on his Chelmsford debut, despite a wide stall, but finished well held; is better positioned tonight, upped from 6f and switched in surface, but will need a good step forward.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

Non-runners

Paborus

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £73.00
Straight Forecast £62.01
Trifecta £389.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Laser Sharp

The Times:

Roman Crown

The Sun:

Warming

NEWMARKET:

Lennon

Telegraph:

Paborus

Daily Record:

Juan Solo

The Guardian:

Roman Crown

The Star:

Warming

POSTDATA:

Laser Sharp

Daily Mail:

Laser Sharp

D Express:

Laser Sharp

Daily Mirror:

Laser Sharp