December 06 / 12.00 Lingfield (AW)

12.00

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Nursery Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 573551 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Opened his account in 7f event at Wolverhampton (off 5lb lower) six weeks ago, showing the benefit of a gelding operation and switch to AW; could well build on that win and show further progress; shortlisted.
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3rd

4

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

The Bitter Moose

9st 8lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Patrick Chamings

Has done his winning, and a lot of his racing, over 7f; didn't get the breaks back down to 6f last time following a fair AW comeback, and he's capable of going well off this mark.

6/1

11th

10

(17)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

The Bitter Moose

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Patrick Chamings

Back to his best with a front-running 7f win at Epsom last August; creditable fourth to Arantes Nascimento on his return to action last month; not much room for manoeuvre off this mark and he is yet to win at 6f.

20/1

4th

4

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

The Bitter Moose

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Patrick Chamings

Returned to winning form in emphatic fashion at Epsom (7f, good) last August, but following an 8lb rise he failed to beat a rival in an amateurs' event at Ascot (7f, good to soft) in October; opposable on first start since.

12/1

OUR TIP
2nd
1 (8)
Bazball

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 211624

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Largely solid record, including three wins at 5f, since handicapping; ran creditably in higher grade over 6f on Tapeta the last twice; likely player provided she's just as effective upped further in distance.
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2

(10)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:18 Catterick

Bazball

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Runner-up at Newcastle (6f, AW) before going one better to end a lengthy losing run over that same C&D 12 days ago; has won on turf, so the switch to grass is no issue and she's still on a nice mark on her old form following a 4lb rise.

7/2

1st

7

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bazball

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Placed efforts on her last two starts, latterly behind Asadjumeirah over C&D; may have to make do with more minor money.

6/1

2nd

4

(2)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Bazball

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

It's now 18 runs since her last success but retried in headgear when a solid third of ten in 6f classified event at Thirsk ten days ago; she can't be ruled out in another headgear change.

6/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 83323

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has proved consistent over 6f; placed off this mark in two handicaps at Kempton since switched to AW; may well show progress for this extra furlong, being sister to a 7f Group 2 winner for her stable; holds very solid claims.
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3rd

7

(9)

10th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

All Agleam

9st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Enjoying a consistent season and did nothing wrong from stall 13 over C&D last time, when always on a good pace off the same mark; should well once more.

4/1

2nd

5

(13)

19th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

All Agleam

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Prominent racer; in good order this season, winning at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) before a close fourth at Newmarket four weeks ago; drawn widest and there is other pace to contend with in this field.

12/1

4th

2

(1)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Newmarket (July)

All Agleam

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Two wins this year including when making all to beat four rivals at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last time; 6lb rise demands more, but she could be dangerous if again allowed her own way.

3/1

9/2

Form: 53372

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of her five starts; ran well in first-time cheekpieces at Wolverhampton (7f handicap) latest, beating all bar the favourite; tongue-tie now added to the retained headgear; could well have a race of this nature in her.
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1

(9)

29th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Green Sigma

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Six-race maiden; sound efforts in 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton (runner-up) and Lingfield (close fourth) since wearing cheekpieces; has shown promise over 1m; likely player in the retained headgear.

9/2

4th

12

(6)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:00 Lingfield (AW)

Green Sigma

9st 0lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: George Boughey

Placed in three of her five starts; ran well in first-time cheekpieces at Wolverhampton (7f handicap) latest, beating all bar the favourite; tongue-tie now added to the retained headgear; could well have a race of this nature in her.

9/2

2nd

5

(8)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Green Sigma

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Hasn't built on a good third over this trip at Chelmsford on her second start, tending to race freely, but she wasn't beaten all that far over the same C&D last time and cheekpieces could have a beneficial effect.

6/1

Form: 473423

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Comparatively exposed, being a nine-race maiden, but is in good form having been placed at this course (close second over 7f) and Wolverhampton (third over 6f) the last twice; possibilities if finding a bit extra in first-time headgear.
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1

(10)

23rd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

John Steed

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

11-race maiden but he's run some fair races this winter, including one run in blinkers at Lingfield last month; latest C&D run (cheekpieces) was a backward step though.

10/1

7th

8

(3)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

15:08 Southwell (AW)

John Steed

8st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

bumped start, midfield, outpaced over 2f out, brought down over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, soon no impression

9/1

5th

10

(9)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:00 Lingfield (AW)

John Steed

9st 3lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Comparatively exposed, being a nine-race maiden, but is in good form having been placed at this course (close second over 7f) and Wolverhampton (third over 6f) the last twice; possibilities if finding a bit extra in first-time headgear.

12/1

Form: 6443

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Moving steadily in the right direction, close third at Wolverhampton (8.5f; handicap debut) most recently; gives the impression he'll be suited by this drop back in trip; bred to maintain progress, being half-brother to two winners for his connections; appealing.
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1

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Claxton Bay

9st 9lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: David Evans

Infrequent winner but well treated on this year's best efforts; well beaten at 40-1 on his return from a summer break two weeks ago and needs to leave that well behind.

8/1

10th

6

(10)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Claxton Bay

9st 10lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: David Evans

Never gave his running at Bath in June and off since; went close there the time before (1m) off only 1lb lower and effective on AW surfaces.

12/1

11/2

Form: 743

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has shown steady progress in 6f novice events, keeping-on third at this course (AW debut) latest; shapes as if this extra furlong will suit on first handicap attempt; bred to maintain improvement, being sister to an AW winner for her yard; respected.
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12th

8

(4)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Thirsk

Ravensbourne

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Keady

3lb lower than when gaining her sole success in 22 starts at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in January, but not matched that form since and she didn't run very well in two previous goes on good to firm ground.

10/1

7th

7

(11)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:05 Yarmouth

Ravensbourne

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Keady

Sole win came on AW at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in January; failed to match that level since but she's been a respectable third in her last two outings, including at Lingfield (7f, soft) 26 days ago.

8/1

3rd

6

(7)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield

Ravensbourne

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Got off the mark at Chelmsford (7f) in January but she has been below that level subsequently, a never-nearer third of nine in 7f AW handicap here in March; she needs to bounce back in a change of headgear.

7/1

Form: 275

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ex-James Ferguson; disappointing in two starts since promising debut at Newbury (6f); however, may turn things around now handicapping on first start for new stable (remains in same ownership).
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6th

2

(1)

20th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:35 Newmarket

Queen Of Atlantis

10st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Progressed well last season and as good as ever when going close at Ascot (1m, good to firm) in July; wasn't beaten a million miles into eighth at Glorious Goodwood (good) and could be competitive with Ashley Lewis taking off a handy 7lb.

7/1

2

(3)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Queen Of Atlantis

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Progressive during last year's 3yo campaign and better than ever when going close at Ascot (1m, good to firm) this month; she was behind an unexposed 3yo last time and could be in the mix now 3lb higher.

16/1

2nd

1

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ascot

Queen Of Atlantis

9st 13lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

All three wins (from 12 starts) have been on the AW, on which she made a quiet reappearance back in late March; however, she was only pipped in this race 12 months ago (on good) and was again runner-up here after a break in September (soft); if rediscovering any of that form then she'd have a part to play.

20/1

9th
3 (11)
Yeah Nah

20/1

Form: 109

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Game winner at Salisbury (6f) on debut; comfortably held in sales race and notably nursery since; sold out of Richard Hannon's yard for 5,500gns last month; drops back in class but this looks competitive.
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5th

1

(5)

30th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Yeah Nah

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Made a winning debut for Richard Hannon at Salisbury (6f, good) last August; out of the frame ever since but her mark is dropping and she's into a Class 6 this time.

10/1

4th

2

(3)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Yeah Nah

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Butler

took keen hold, raced in third

11/1

5th

1

(2)

10th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Yeah Nah

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

led early, headed and prominent after 1f

16/1

12/1

Form: 422

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Consistent efforts at maiden/novice level, solid second (form has substance) at Carlisle last time; bled from the nose on that occasion; open to progress in handicaps and, having been absent since September, market support should be heeded.
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8th

7

(4)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

15:50 Musselburgh

Eminent Jewel

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Lightly raced 3yo who made it 2-3 for the year when beating 13 rivals to win at Newcastle (7f, AW) last month; also effective on good to soft and good to firm; that latest win can be upgraded as she had to wait for a clear run, and a 4lb rise could prove to be lenient; firmly in calculations.

7/2

1st

9

(4)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Eminent Jewel

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Created a good impression off a 4lb lower mark on her comeback and did well to go as close as she did when last seen after blowing the start badly; remains open to improvement, so has to be considered.

5/1

3rd

3

(1)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:25 Ayr

Eminent Jewel

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Promise on AW but she looked an improved model switched to turf at Wetherby 19 days ago, picking up well from the back of the field to win a 7f fillies' handicap (good) in decisive fashion; 4lb higher but could still have her best days ahead of her.

9/4

Form: 336337

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has failed to progress at about 6f and latest defeat (AW debut) took his record to 0-6; chance depends on whether the combination of a gelding operation and new trip prompts improvement.
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2

(17)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:10 Fairyhouse

Theres No Limit

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Cian Collins

Won a 9.5f Ballinrobe claimer last June; finished the year in poor form and may need this run on return.

28/1

Form: 42103

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Progressive maiden/novice form culminated in a 6f success; well held at Newmarket on handicap debut but bounced back at Wolverhampton (7f; finished third) switched to AW last time; place possibilities.
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5

(9)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:35 Nottingham

Falling For You

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Richard Hughes

Successful in 6f Windsor maiden in the autumn but has run more moderate races than good ones in handicaps since; reservations with blinkers refitted.

20/1

9th

6

(5)

16th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

14:25 Salisbury

Falling For You

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Richard Hughes

held up in rear, outpaced 4f out, no impression

20/1

9th

9

(2)

28th May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Falling For You

8st 13lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Richard Hughes

Of interest on her 2yo best but she's finished out the back in two runs this spring; back down in class but not easily recommended.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £60.20
Straight Forecast £50.66
Tricast £179.08
Trifecta £228.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ravensbourne

RP RATINGS:

Green Sigma

POSTDATA:

John Steed

LAMBOURN:

Falling For You

Daily Mirror:

All Agleam

TOPSPEED:

Claxton Bay

Telegraph:

The Bitter Moose

The Guardian:

John Steed

The Times:

Ravensbourne

Daily Mail:

Ravensbourne

D Express:

Ravensbourne

The Sun:

Ravensbourne

Daily Record:

Ravensbourne

NEWMARKET:

Green Sigma

The Star:

Green Sigma