December 09 / 18.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.30

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5372.99
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

Form: 1 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
5-1, created a good impression when making a winning debut in 6f Newcastle maiden (AW) four weeks ago, always travelling strongly; this son of Oasis Dream looks a useful prospect so rates a big player despite conceding weight all round.
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3

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Lions House

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Linda Perratt

Has only won on Tapeta and spends a lot of his time at Newcastle; finished well behind in his last two races on turf.

10/1

12th

10

(13)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Lions House

8st 13lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Wins have all come on Tapeta and does most racing now at Newcastle; decent second there last time, back up from 5f, but this is stronger and he's far from certain to repeat the effort.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 67

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to build on his debut sixth when only seventh in 6f Kempton novice 19 days ago; hood is reached for now.
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7th

3

(11)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:30 Brighton

Barnsnape Boy

9st 7lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Doesn't have a great record fresh so this month's Windsor reappearance isn't hard to forgive; won easily from 2lb lower over C&D (good) last August having made all, but similar tactics won't be easy in this field, especially from the widest stall.

9/2

8th

9

(4)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Barnsnape Boy

9st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Two wins last August, over 5f at Lingfield (good ground; cheekpieces first time) and 5.3f at Brighton (good); ended that campaign quietly and he returns from 203 days off without the headgear.

10/1

3

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Barnsnape Boy

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jim Boyle

Won twice in August, over 5f at Lingfield and following up over C&D (made all for an easy win); disappointing twice since and not a solid option but he'll be a danger to all if anywhere near his best.

11/2

Form: 7

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
16-1, hinted at promise when a debut seventh of 13 in 7f Kempton maiden 19 days ago; this son of Harry Angel can build on it now.
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2nd

6

(4)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:02 Lingfield (AW)

Harrier Man

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

prominent

8/1

3

(2)

9th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harrier Man

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

16-1, hinted at promise when a debut seventh of 13 in 7f Kempton maiden 19 days ago; this son of Harry Angel can build on it now.

20/1

7th

11

(6)

20th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Harrier Man

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Half-brother to Italian 6f winner Bold Grey; dam a maiden half-sister to Group 1 winner Librisa Breeze; stable have winning 2yo newcomers but he has a fair standard to aim at on debut.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
23,000gns 2yo; half-brother to useful winners Sir Lamorak (1m2f) and A New Dawn (6f); dam, 5f winner (RPR 95), is a half-sister to US 1m2f Grade 1 winner Athena and 1m4f Group 1 winner Bracelet; this No Nay Never gelding is in good hands and needs considering.
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6th

1

(6)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Influence

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Runner-up in his first four starts over 5f-7f, but although only fifth of ten on handicap debut at Kempton (6f, Polytrack; first-time cheekpieces) last time an awkward start and meeting a bit of trouble wouldn't have helped; shortlisted.

5/1

5th

9

(3)

18th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Influence

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Four runs in novice and maiden company (5f-7f), finishing second on each occasion; this might prove his optimum trip and cheekpieces could spark extra now handicapping.

7/1

2nd

1

(2)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

14:17 Lingfield (AW)

Influence

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Runner-up in all three starts on the Wolverhampton Tapeta (5f/6f), the latest when sent off odds-on four weeks ago; that form hasn't been done any harm in the meantime and there is optimism for the longer trip on pedigree; one of three from yard.

5/4

Form: 5

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
15-2, made an encouraging debut when fifth of seven in 6f Newcastle novice 20 days ago, making late headway after a tardy start; this son of Mehmas can take a step forward.
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7th

1

(1)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Musical Touch

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Acts on good to firm and soft ground; won at Thirsk (6f, good) last spring and recorded his second AW win on his Southwell reappearance last month; up 4lb but he still looks feasibly treated and should get a good tow into this race; key player.

3/1

1st

3

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Musical Touch

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ended 2025 with a whimper but he has slipped back down the weights as a consequence; won on last year's reappearance and also ran a fine race after a 175-day layoff in 2024 so unlikely to be lacking in fitness; one to consider.

8/1

32

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Musical Touch

9st 7lb

T: Richard Fahey

Got no run when favourite at Thirsk a fortnight ago and a line can be put through that race; effective in a big field and has an each-way shout on this year's best form (on various ground); wears first-time cheekpieces.

16/1

Form: 5

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
8-1 and very green when this Night Of Thunder colt made an eyecatching debut in fifth of 12 for 6f Kempton novice (AW) 24 days ago, going on strongly at the finish after a slow start; interesting.
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3rd

6

22nd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Not Afraid

8st 13lb

T: Ralph Beckett

Promising fifth at Kempton on his debut in November (6f); gelded afterwards and prominent in the market ahead of his second run, where he was too free early and dropped away quickly (7f) two weeks ago; hood added this time but he now carries risk.

7/1

11th

4

(3)

7th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Not Afraid

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Cost 280,000gns as a yearling; duly showed promise with his fifth-place finish over 6f here in November; withdrawn (upset in stalls) in December and subsequently gelded; open to improvement if things go smoothly.

13/2

6

(3)

9th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Not Afraid

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

8-1 and very green when this Night Of Thunder colt made an eyecatching debut in fifth of 12 for 6f Kempton novice (AW) 24 days ago, going on strongly at the finish after a slow start; interesting.

6/1

Form: 34 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Fair form in the frame in a pair of C&D maidens last month; tongue tied now and he's no forlorn hope if taking a step forward.
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7

(6)

9th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pickwell

9st 4lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Mark Loughnane

Fair form in the frame in a pair of C&D maidens last month; tongue tied now and he's no forlorn hope if taking a step forward.

12/1

4th

3

(2)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pickwell

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Outran his 66-1 odds in similar event over C&D 11 days ago, doing well to keep on for third having been slowly away and pulled hard off the pace; holds leading claims if that debut promise is confirmed.

2/1

3rd

7

(6)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pickwell

9st 7lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Mark Loughnane

dwelt start, pulled hard, soon in touch with leaders

33/1

4/1

Form: 2235 BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
A fairly useful 5f/6f maiden in the summer but below-par fifth at Dundalk (7f) last month on his final run for Ger Lyons; holds leading form claims if back on song for his new yard.
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2

(4)

24th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:10 Sandown

Tourist

10st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Robert Cowell

Justified favouritism at Bath (off 2lb lower) on stable/seasonal debut but has regressed since; chance depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

10/1

8th

1

(7)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

17:50 Doncaster

Tourist

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Well backed when making winning stable debut at Bath (5f, good to firm) in April but hasn't repeated the form in two runs since, favourite each time; just as effective at 6f but needs to get back on track.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
50,000euros foal, 40,000euros yearling; sister to 7f winner Sense Of Power (RPR 92) and a half-sister to Belgian/German/French 4.7f-6f winner Naughty Ana; dam unraced half-sister to US 1m1f turf Grade 2 winner Sarach; this Invincible Spirit filly can't be dismissed, especially if the betting vibes are positive.
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5th

5

(10)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Erin May

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Scott

Sister to 7f winner Sense Of Power (RPR 92); 50-1 for 6f novice here 13 days ago but never better than mid-division and it was modest form.

25/1

10

(7)

9th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Erin May

8st 13lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Scott

50,000euros foal, 40,000euros yearling; sister to 7f winner Sense Of Power (RPR 92) and a half-sister to Belgian/German/French 4.7f-6f winner Naughty Ana; dam unraced half-sister to US 1m1f turf Grade 2 winner Sarach; this Invincible Spirit filly can't be dismissed, especially if the betting vibes are positive.

16/1

Form: 00

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cut little ice in a pair of maidens (C&D and Lingfield) last month; lots more is required.
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3rd

6

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

18:00 Perth

Lunar Rocks

10st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: R Mike Smith

Lowly rated Flat maiden who showed no significant promise on her four hurdling starts last season (1m7f-2m1f); moves up in trip and swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor today.

100/1

3rd

6

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

18:00 Perth

Lunar Rocks

10st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: R Mike Smith

Lowly rated Flat maiden who showed no significant promise on her four hurdling starts last season (1m7f-2m1f); moves up in trip and swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor today.

100/1

8th

7

(4)

1st May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Lunar Rocks

8st 7lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: R Mike Smith

Has placed form on the Flat but poor over hurdles this winter and seems to have lost her way.

33/1

Non-runners

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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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Tourist

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Not Afraid

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Influence

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Lion's House

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Lion's House

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Lion's House

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Lion's House

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Lion's House

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Lion's House

The Sun:

Lion's House

Daily Record:

Lion's House

NEWMARKET:

Tourist