December 09 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.00

Standard

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

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

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 660

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Fair form on his first two runs but he came in last of 11 in Leicester novice in September on his final run for Paul and Oliver Cole; changed hands since for 5,000gns and not ruled out if bouncing back for his new handler.
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6th

5

(6)

9th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ippotheos

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

prominent

5/1

3rd

2

(3)

26th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 143y

Class 3

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ippotheos

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Has a patchy record but he won on his stable debut here (6f) in December and returned to form with a close second behind Sennockian at Lingfield 15 days ago; that was on his step up to 1m and he's respected off only 1lb higher here.

15/8

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8/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 6

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
12-1, hinted at promise when sixth of 12 in 6f Kempton novice on his debut 24 days ago; this Havana Grey colt can take a step forward now.
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2nd

19

(18)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Completely Random

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Harry Charlton

Best form when dead-heating for 6f Listed AW win in January, making it 2-2 for Ryan Moore; no serious inroads back on turf since, in a Group 3 and the 7f Victoria Cup on this course, but he did come from off the pace to finish a close fifth of 28 in this race (good to firm) last year and he shouldn't be overlooked back over C&D in first-time cheekpieces.

14/1

10th

5

(21)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Completely Random

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Charlton

Looks well treated on this year's AW form but failed to transfer it back to turf (in Group 3) last time when bidding for a 6f hat-trick, and still has a weaker strike-rate in this sphere; bit to prove back at 7f and doesn't look the percentage call.

20/1

11th

2

(13)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Completely Random

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Charlton

Dead-heated with Diligent Harry in Listed grade to complete a Lingfield 6f double in January and take AW record to 4-8; effective when fresh but is by no means certain to transfer the improvement back to turf; only 1-9 in this sphere; tongue-tie applied.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
36,000euros foal, 30,000euros yearling, 75,000euros 2yo; dam unraced half-sister to 1m2f Group 3 winner Starlish; son of Showcasing who is in good hands and worth a market check.
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4th

3

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Quiet Resolve

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Alan Brown

Ended a long losing sequence (on his yard debut) over C&D in May but comes here on the back of a below-form sixth at Newcastle (1m) last month; needs to get back on track.

9/2

6th

5

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Quiet Resolve

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Made a winning stable debut at Hamilton (8.5f; 20-1) last month; backed that up, splitting a Jim Goldie pair (third has won since), under a 5lb penalty there (1m1f) next time; 1lb lower now and has no issues with this AW track (311224); interesting.

11/2

2nd

6

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Quiet Resolve

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Made light of an eight-month absence for his new yard with victory in 1m handicap here 12 days ago; not taken lightly under a 5lb penalty.

4/1

Form: 4496

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Fair form on first two starts and not disgraced when sixth in 1m Kempton nursery 19 days ago; holds good claims.
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9th

7

(10)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Giorgio M

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Loughnane

3-35, with the latest success coming at Lingfield (7f, AW) in December off a mark 8lb higher than today's; never featured over this trip at Wolverhampton 31 days ago and better is needed.

20/1

7th

2

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Giorgio M

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Three wins, and most racing, come over 7f, including when making all on his second start for this yard on Polytrack off 6lb higher in the winter; not at his best lately and, while well drawn, may not get his own way as he likes back down in trip.

16/1

7th

6

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Giorgio M

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Made all to win a 7f AW handicap at Lingfield in December, his second start for Mark Loughnane; in and out since that success but no doubt he is handicapped to go well and he has run well over C&D in the past (including finishing second in this race year off 4lb higher); one to consider with Billy Loughnane back in the saddle.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
No Nay Never filly; dam, 5f/6f 2yo winner (Group 3; RPR 107), is a sister to 5f 2yo winner Mia Diva; yard can ready them, so this speedily bred newcomer rates a player, especially if the market vibes are positive.
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5th

9

(6)

9th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Caroline Bay

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

No Nay Never filly; dam, 5f/6f 2yo winner (Group 3; RPR 107), is a sister to 5f 2yo winner Mia Diva; yard can ready them, so this speedily bred newcomer rates a player, especially if the market vibes are positive.

7/2

Form: 23678

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Showed fair form when twice placed in early summer but she has failed to build on it, coming in last of eight in 7f Carlisle nursery in August; lots more is needed on her Tapeta debut after a break.
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7th

1

(6)

18th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smooth Silesie

10st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Lisa Williamson

Won off this mark at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) last October but hasn't got going in four runs this year, beating only one rival; needs to show more.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:25 Bath

Smooth Silesie

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Lisa Williamson

C&D winner; had a good time of things in 2025, winning four times; she has finished last in her three AW runs this year and has only dropped 3lb; may need some more help from the handicapper.

20/1

7th

4

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smooth Silesie

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Lisa Williamson

Won at her beloved Yarmouth (5f, good to soft; from 4lb lower) last October; hasn't been at her best since returning to AW recently; this is a fraction easier and she could strip fitter but others are more appealing.

25/1

25/1

Form: 50

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a promising start when fifth at Chelmsford but beat only one in 7f Kempton maiden 19 days ago; he needs to bounce back.
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2

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Ten Club

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Course winner (6f) who won decisively on AW (7f) in November off a 3lb higher mark; recent return to action should have sharpened him up; one of two strong contenders for his trainer.

8/1

5th

2

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:08 Bath

Ten Club

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Has won on turf but is happiest on AW; expected to be caught out by this shorter trip on his return from nearly five months off.

14/1

7th

3

(8)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ten Club

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Came from off the pace to win a 7f handicap at Lingfield in November; well beaten in his three runs since and has more to prove than some of these.

25/1

20/1

Form: 89

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never a threat in 6f maidens at Newcastle and over C&D this autumn; he may do better once qualified for handicaps.
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9th

7

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:00 Southwell (AW)

Maverics Magic

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, prominent, lost position from over 2f out

16/1

9th

7

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:00 Southwell (AW)

Maverics Magic

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, prominent, lost position from over 2f out

16/1

10th

6

(7)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Maverics Magic

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

took keen hold, led, headed and prominent after 2f

11/2

9th
10 (1)
Inawe

50/1

Form: 07

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish filly who offered little on her yard debut when seventh in C&D novice 16 days ago; tongue tied now.
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10th

5

(11)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inawe

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Dennis

raced wide but in touch with leaders, lost position from over 2f out

16/1

10th

5

(11)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inawe

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Dennis

raced wide but in touch with leaders, lost position from over 2f out

16/1

9th

8

(8)

30th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inawe

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Dennis

awkward start, in rear

7/1

9/2

Form: 6

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
14-1, made an encouraging start when sixth of nine in 7f Newcastle novice 22 days ago, leading until over 1f out; this son of Showcasing can do better now dropped in trip.
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8th

5

(8)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Power Shot

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Went the wrong way from debut when beating only one home at Wolverhampton (11-2) and now has a bit to prove; yard also runs Cuban Tiger.

33/1

10th

5

(9)

9th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Power Shot

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

14-1, made an encouraging start when sixth of nine in 7f Newcastle novice 22 days ago, leading until over 1f out; this son of Showcasing can do better now dropped in trip.

9/2

6th

7

(4)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Power Shot

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

led

10/1

Form: 809

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has been brought along very steadily, never-dangerous ninth of ten in 7f novice here last time; sort to do better once contesting handicaps over further.
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8th

6

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:42 Cartmel

Top Flight Century

11st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

2-17 over hurdles; not yet proven over quite this far but posted good effort when third at Perth (2m4f, good) this month and didn't run badly over 2m1f on only previous visit to Cartmel; could have a say.

6/1

3rd

5

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:50 Perth

Top Flight Century

11st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

C&D winner off 6lb lower at this meeting last season when with Adam Nicol (good); has since won at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) but has a bit to find with Betteryouthanme on recent Hexham form.

16/1

5th

6

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

14:13 Hexham

Top Flight Century

11st 5lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: David Thompson

Ex-Adam Nicol; winner at Sedgefield on stable debut in December (2m4f, good to soft) but below par since, including on the Flat (AW) last time.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.40
Straight Forecast £10.33
Trifecta £54.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Caroline Bay

RP RATINGS:

Giorgio M

Daily Record:

Completely Random

The Star:

Ippotheos

The Times:

Caroline Bay

Telegraph:

Caroline Bay

Daily Mail:

Caroline Bay

D Express:

Caroline Bay

Daily Mirror:

Caroline Bay

The Sun:

Caroline Bay

POSTDATA:

Giorgio M

NEWMARKET:

Giorgio M

The Guardian:

Giorgio M