December 13 / 12.30 Lingfield (AW)

12.30

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Nursery Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 833226 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in 7f/6f Class 6 handicaps before an excusable defeat in a Class 4 three weeks ago; consistent in the main and needs respecting.
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8

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Professor Tickle

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Michael Attwater

Inconsistent but he ran one of his good races when a close third at Nottingham 19 days ago (6f, good to soft); fully effective over C&D; not ruled out for a stable that also run Nordic Glory.

6/1

8

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Professor Tickle

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Michael Attwater

Inconsistent but he ran one of his good races when a close third at Nottingham 19 days ago (6f, good to soft); fully effective over C&D; not ruled out for a stable that also run Nordic Glory.

6/1

11

(1)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Professor Tickle

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Michael Attwater

Turf (good to firm) and AW winner over 6f; best turf RPR came on good to soft but other form on slow ground makes that look an anomaly; plenty to prove based on last three starts.

40/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 435381

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Eyecatching behind Mart at Newcastle before leading close home at Wolverhampton (5f; 4lb lower); returning to 6f won't be a problem.
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8th

7

(3)

27th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Torvar

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Made it two wins in a row when scoring over C&D in February, and he's 2lb below that last winning mark; however, he hasn't been at the top of his game more recently and he needs to get back to his best.

7/1

7th

5

(3)

28th May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Torvar

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Had a purple patch over the winter, winning three 5f handicaps; found life tougher off his revised mark though and well held in third on his return to Class 5 company at Southwell four weeks ago; effective over C&D but others bring greater potential.

9/1

7th

5

(3)

28th May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Torvar

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Had a purple patch over the winter, winning three 5f handicaps; found life tougher off his revised mark though and well held in third on his return to Class 5 company at Southwell four weeks ago; effective over C&D but others bring greater potential.

9/1

3rd
2 (11)
Mart

11/4

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 566811 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over C&D in October and did well to overcome a tricky draw and follow up at Newcastle, especially back at 5f; effectively just 1lb higher here with Harry Burns claiming 3lb; draw not ideal.
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4th

1

(6)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Mart

11st 2lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Multiple winner and there have been some good efforts in his losing run of 16, though not of late; others appeal more.

7/1

5th

5

(2)

27th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dylan Cunha

Gained two of his seven wins over this C&D; below form lately but endured a wide trip when last in action and is now 3lb lower than when a close second over C&D in January.

8/1

7th

7

(12)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:52 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Dylan Cunha

Two wins and several near-misses to his name over C&D; had plenty of chances off a sliding mark of late and will need the breaks if dropped in as anticipated from the outside stall.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 304585

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Now 0-8 but he made up a lot of late ground to be a 3l fifth at Wolverhampton (6f) and looks capable of winning off this mark.
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8th

15

(15)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Alfa Whiteburd

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Far from solid on his form for current yard, raced mostly over 6f and yet to win on turf; enough to prove in this scenario; had wind surgery (his second) since last run.

25/1

6th

6

(4)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Alfa Whiteburd

9st 7lb

J: Jordan Nason

T: Ivan Furtado

Made a pleasing start for Ivan Furtado when second of 20 at York last May (lower turf mark); struggled since, including back on AW on last two starts, but he steps back up to 6f with cheekpieces added; interesting.

10/1

1

(10)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alfa Whiteburd

9st 10lb

J: Jordan Nason

T: Ivan Furtado

Finished second of 20 on his stable debut/reappearance at York (6f, good) in May, but not built on it in three subsequent starts; won four times on Tapeta late last year including twice here, but they were over 6f and he hasn't raced over 5f since he was a 2yo; enough to prove; stable also runs Nazron.

9/1

11/2

Form: 87024

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Similar form claims to Gloves on their recent clashes and he seems straightforward (hood now left off); stall 12 could be an issue.
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3rd

3

(7)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Chapman

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: George Scott

Eight-race maiden; returned to form in first-time cheekpieces when close second of nine at Kempton (7f) 24 days ago, leading briefly over 1f out; up 2lb as a result but still in with a shout here.

7/2

2nd

4

(6)

17th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Chapman

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Below-par favourite upped to 1m (from 6f) two weeks ago, taking record to 0-7; however, has possibilities if proving suited by this new trip and change of headgear.

5/1

4th

2

(2)

4th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Chapman

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: George Scott

He has run well in three AW nurseries this winter but they have been at 6f; improvement will be required for the new trip if he's to break his duck.

4/1

Form: 03085

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Behind a couple of these at Southwell (6f) 19 days ago but wasn't far away and he seemed to get tired late on after a 99-day break; possible in first-time cheekpieces.
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4th

6

(6)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Magnificent Match

8st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Robert Eddery

Campaigned mostly in Class 6 since handicapping; won off 2lb lower at Yarmouth in April; something to prove back up in grade, following his third of eight when favourite at Leicester last night.

7/1

3rd

4

(1)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Magnificent Match

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Robert Eddery

Back from a break with a win at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm; 14-1) in April but he's been below that form in last three runs; wasn't beaten far at Windsor last time but he's now 1-12 and is still 2lb higher than for his win; others preferred.

8/1

4

(11)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Windsor

Magnificent Match

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Robert Eddery

1m win at Yarmouth in April off 3lb lower; latest midfield finish (first run at this trip) came in a Class 4; can do better back in these calmer waters.

12/1

Form: 454

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Left George Boughey for 10,000gns after showing some ability; beaten 7l in a Wolverhampton maiden (7f) on yard debut and probably needs to better that form to threaten here on nursery debut.
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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

25/1

Form: 830

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
When third at Windsor only four ran and the ground was heavy; well held in her two AW maidens; others preferred on nursery debut.
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8th

10

(4)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

12:30 Lingfield (AW)

Cremone

8st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Robert Eddery

When third at Windsor only four ran and the ground was heavy; well held in her two AW maidens; others preferred on nursery debut.

25/1

12th

12

(9)

4th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Cremone

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

Similar level of minor form over 6f at Wolverhampton and 5f on turf; of more interest when qualified for a mark in ordinary handicaps.

16/1

3rd

4

(1)

23rd Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

13:55 Windsor

Cremone

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Robert Eddery

40-1 into 22-1 ahead of her Wolverhampton debut two weeks ago (6f) when hinting at ability; can do better but such progress is needed.

16/1

Form: 998557

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Hasn't improved for going into nurseries but this could be a better trip for him than the 7f last time (weakened) and the eyeshield is new.
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6th

4

(1)

26th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Krysdanjord

9st 7lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

led

13/2

5th

5

(2)

13th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:10 Yarmouth

Krysdanjord

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Darryll Holland

midfield

7/1

6th

1

(4)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Krysdanjord

9st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Darryll Holland

prominent, outpaced and lost ground over 2f out, weakened 1f out

9/2

25/1

Form: 075

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Insufficient promise in her qualifying runs to be a strong candidate on nursery debut, but it's still early days.
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11th

11

(5)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

One Moonbeam

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Rod Millman

prominent

66/1

11th

11

(5)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

One Moonbeam

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Rod Millman

prominent

66/1

10th

10

(11)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:08 Southwell (AW)

One Moonbeam

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rod Millman

pressed leader

33/1

3/1

Form: 84352 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Close up behind Mart after fluffing the start at Newcastle (5f) and again she broke slowly when runner-up at Southwell (6f); very capable of winning something like this if getting away on terms and the new cheekpieces may help.
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13th

11

(8)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Thirsk

Gloves

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Linda Perratt

mounted on course

33/1

7th

6

(6)

1st May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gloves

9st 4lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

slowly away and lost many lengths start, in rear, joined main group but took keen hold after 1f

25/1

7th

6

(6)

1st May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gloves

9st 4lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

slowly away and lost many lengths start, in rear, joined main group but took keen hold after 1f

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £37.10
Straight Forecast £44.03
Tricast £176.39
Trifecta £167.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gloves

Telegraph:

Mart

POSTDATA:

Torvar

RP RATINGS:

Alfa Whiteburd

The Times:

Gloves

Daily Mail:

Gloves

D Express:

Gloves

The Star:

Gloves

Daily Record:

Gloves

The Guardian:

Mart

The Sun:

Mart

Daily Mirror:

Torvar