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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4th

10

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Completely Random

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Harry Charlton

Finished eighth behind Two Tribes in this race 12 months ago when 4lb lower; he is a better horse now, as emphasised by two 6f AW wins in January and a fine second in the Wokingham (cheekpieces first time) but he finished behind Two Tribes at Ascot last week and others look more appealing for win purposes.

14/1

13th

2

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Ascot

Completely Random

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Harry Charlton

Returned to form when dropped back in trip in first-time cheekpieces (retained) in the Wokingham here (6f, good to firm) last month, finishing fast under Ryan Moore for a head second; on that evidence the return to 7f could be a good move and he's one to consider.

9/1

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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2nd

1

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

19:30 Hamilton

Quiet Resolve

10st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Patchy for Richard Fahey last year and has reverted to type for his new yard this time, having kicked off with a C&D win off 2lb lower in May; does like it here though, and this a bit easier, having been said to have hung right at Chester last time.

8/1

6th

4

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:28 Chester

Quiet Resolve

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

No further progress since his successful yard debut over Hamilton's extended 1m in May and others look on better terms with the handicapper.

12/1

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

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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8th

2

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Ten Club

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

On a dangerous mark and he could get away with this trip in a well-run race but he took a nasty fall at Chepstow seven weeks ago and perhaps best watched on the back of that.

8/1

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

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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4th

8

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

19:15 Sedgefield

Top Flight Century

11st 7lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

C&D winner (similar mark) on Boxing Day; not the easiest to predict since and his respectable third at Perth (2m4f) last month was followed by a laboured performance at Cartmel (2m6f) 18 days later; place claims at a minimum if putting his best foot forward.

11/2

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

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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