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StandardBetMGM: It’s Showtimes/EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C/D, No More Than 3 Runs) (GBB) (Div I)
- Prize money: £3564
- 1m 0f 1y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Cloudy
8/11 (Won)
- Win: £1.45
- Place: £1.10
Form: P21 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 11lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 (13) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Just second outing for Geoff Harker when runner-up off 1lb higher at Haydock (1m, good) last May but never involved when dropped to 7f at York the following month and not seen since (gelded); this is a tough race to return in. |
14/1 |
|
12th 4 (13) |
14th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Just second outing for current yard when adding to his good Haydock record with a closing second over 1m three weeks ago; slight doubts as to whether the drop back to 7f will be ideal but his mark is definitely workable. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 7 (14) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 37y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Won over C&D (good) for Roger Varian last summer and another fine effort over C&D when second on soft in the autumn; changed hands for 110,000gns after final 3yo start; never involved in the Lincoln at Doncaster on reappearance for new yard but he did meet trouble in running; stall 14 could make life tricky. |
8/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.10
Form: 222
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Runner-up in a selling handicap at Beverley (1m4f) on penultimate start, and reportedly "failed to stay" when flopping at Doncaster (1m6f) a fortnight ago; yet to win over jumps (0-18) and, while this task isn't impossible, others make more appeal. |
5/1 |
|
7th 2 (5) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 115y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Visored first time (occasionally tried other headgear) when a hampered, running-on second of seven under 7lb claimer over 1m4f at Beverley 18 days ago and that was the best Flat result since his win in January 2024; unraced beyond that latest 1m4f on Flat (second over a sharp 2m1f as hurdler); place chance but, with a 1-30 strike-rate, probably not the percentage call. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 2 (3) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 23y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Winless since January 2024; raced mainly over hurdles subsequently and posted a solid fourth over hurdles at Uttoxeter 13 days ago; visor goes on for the first time. |
10/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 3
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (3) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 1m 4f 23y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Went back-to-back last summer (about 1m4f, AW/good) and he's been beaten 3l or less on his last four starts, including in first-time cheekpieces (retained) four weeks ago; soft ground would be an unknown but he's below his last winning mark and drops back down in grade. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 6 (6) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
One of three wins came over C&D in July of last year (promoted after dead-heating); solid runs in his last three races, two at Chester; tactically versatile and should be in the mix; first-time headgear. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 3 (4) |
22nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 13y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Gradually coming back to form this term and last two efforts, both at Chester, can be marked up (met late trouble latest); remains on last winning mark and he is 1-1 over C&D (novice success two years ago); respected assuming fortune is back on his side. |
7/4 |
50/1
Form: 7
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (4) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won at this track (1m) for Stan Moore in 2024; has shown little in two starts for current yard since returning from a lengthy absence; the step up in trip in his first classified needs to have a positive impact. |
15/2 |
|
5th 8 (3) |
21st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 213y Class 6 |
10st 10lb |
1m AW winner in 2024 for previous yard; missed 2025 and trailed home last of five at Salisbury (6f) ten days ago on reappearance; still has broadly poor form on turf. |
20/1 |
|
5th 6 (4) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Rare Flat runner for his jumps-orientated yard; his win for Stan Moore came over 1m (Polytrack) and he went 1m2f once, so he has a bit to overcome running after such a long absence and in a sprint for the first time. |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: 6
Last run: 49 days
W: 8st 11lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 (11) |
11th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 201y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
took keen hold, prominent, bit short of room and steadied 6f out |
15/2 |
|
1st 6 (7) |
1st May 2024 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Half-sister to the useful handicapper Merlin The Wizard (RPR 101); showed ability on Kempton debut (1m fillies' novice; sixth of 12, 4-1, beaten 11l) in November, and had a valid excuse - short of room - for failing to build on that next time; entitled to be competitive. |
7/4 |
|
1st 6 (7) |
1st May 2024 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Half-sister to the useful handicapper Merlin The Wizard (RPR 101); showed ability on Kempton debut (1m fillies' novice; sixth of 12, 4-1, beaten 11l) in November, and had a valid excuse - short of room - for failing to build on that next time; entitled to be competitive. |
7/4 |
66/1
Form: 67
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (3) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 209y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Has won on turf but boasts a far superior strike-rate on the AW and hasn't been that threatening on good to firm in his last two races. |
9/1 |
|
8th 3 (11) |
2nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
A winner on turf but has a superior strike-rate on the AW including a hat-trick earlier this year; only four ran when third at Yarmouth last time and that was under a 5lb claimer; could be vulnerable. |
10/1 |
40/1
Form: 59
Last run: 55 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (6) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Consistent enough at a similarly low level all year, winning twice, and there are no concerns regarding track, trip or ground; that's enough to see him shortlisted in a weak affair. |
7/4 |
|
3rd 2 (6) |
21st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Two 1m2f wins this year, the latest a fast-ground handicap at Leicester in May; respectable efforts since without hitting quite the same heights; should give a good account. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 5 (5) |
7th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has won twice this year and did well after a slow start to claim fourth in a similar race at Lingfield (1m2f, good) last month; if he breaks on terms then he holds strong claims. |
5/2 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 8st 11lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (3) |
20th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
prominent |
20/1 |
|
3 (11) |
13th Dec 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Belardo half-sister to 6f-8.6f winner Voltaic (including AW); dam unplaced in France, half-sister to some useful performers, notably 11.6f Group 3 winner Saddlers Quest; bred to do better with age. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 74
Last run: 34 days
W: 8st 11lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 10 (3) |
28th Apr 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
squeezed out start and slowly into stride, in rear |
25/1 |
|
15th 10 (3) |
28th Apr 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
squeezed out start and slowly into stride, in rear |
25/1 |
|
13th 3 (13) |
17th Apr 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Failed to build on her Chelmsford maiden fourth when beating only one in 1m Lingfield novice in December; she needs to bounce back now going handicapping after a break. |
14/1 |
100/1
Form: 79
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 (9) |
24th Jan 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Has shown little in his three runs to date, coming in last of ten in 1m Lingfield novice 35 days ago; he needs this step into handicap company to spark a major improvement. |
25/1 |
|
10th 6 (5) |
20th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
held up in rear |
100/1 |
|
9th 11 (8) |
6th Dec 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
150-1, never a threat when seventh of nine in 7f Chelmsford novice on his debut last month; lots more is required. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £2.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £1.87 |
| Trifecta | £6.30 |
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