December 20 / 12.35 Lingfield (AW)

12.35

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BetMGM: It’s Showtimes/EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C/D, No More Than 3 Runs) (GBB) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3564
  • 1m 0f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtimes/EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C/D, No More Than 3 Runs) (GBB) (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 57

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form in two 7f runs in July; gelded since; not easily recommended but this doesn't look a strong novice event.
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6th

10

(11)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

The Ferret

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Off the mark in 1m novice on Lingfield AW in December but he's found it harder in handicaps this year and his recent runs back at Lingfield leave him with work to do on his Tapeta debut.

16/1

6th

1

(6)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

The Ferret

9st 11lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

towards rear throughout

15/2

5th

1

(2)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

The Ferret

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Landed a novice over C&D last December but has blown hot and cold in handicaps in the meantime; drops into a Class 6 and needs the return to this surface to help galvanise him.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 8

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
25-1 for her recent Kempton debut (7f) when she was unable to go the pace in the home straight; plugged on well enough and 1m should suit but she will require improvement.
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1st

5

(3)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

14:30 Leicester

Rosy Kiss

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Placed in a couple of contests but seventh in her first handicap at Kempton AW (1m3f) last month was underwhelming; she raced freely and drops back to 1m on her turf debut; has a bit to prove.

12/1

1st

5

(3)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

14:30 Leicester

Rosy Kiss

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Placed in a couple of contests but seventh in her first handicap at Kempton AW (1m3f) last month was underwhelming; she raced freely and drops back to 1m on her turf debut; has a bit to prove.

12/1

5/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 6

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful pedigree and although she was unable to live up to her market billing at Kempton six weeks ago, she left the impression the run would bring her on; more appealing than many in here.
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6

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

15:15 Fontwell

Clear Storm

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Placed in first four handicaps and looked booked for second when coming down late on at Market Rasen latest outing (2m4f, good; tongue-tie joined the cheekpieces); she'll have a part to play if returning in the same form.

11/4

5

6th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:00 Market Rasen

Clear Storm

11st 2lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Placed in all four handicaps, the last three times for Neil Mulholland; slightly disappointing when third at Stratford (2m, good) in May and her tendency to race too freely remains a nagging concern but she's a contender here if suited by the new trip; tongue-tie added.

7/2

3

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:30 Stratford

Clear Storm

11st 8lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Placed in all three handicaps, the last twice at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good/heavy) for new stable this spring; may yet have a bigger performance in her and features prominently in calculations.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to a 1m1f-1m6f winner in Hungary; dam was a useful sprint maiden (Listed placed at two; RPR 89); stable not renowned for winning newcomers.
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2

(7)

1st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Northfield Lake

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Robson

Nine-race maiden who started off for Paul Robson with two down-the-field finishes last month; however, he might have needed the first run (6f) and the ground was soft last time (nearly 1m); on a tempting mark now and not ruled out.

16/1

5

(9)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Northfield Lake

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Paul Robson

Maiden; placed on first three starts last season (6f/7f; good/good to firm) when trained by Ralph Smith; well beaten on stable debut (6f, good) and now steps back up in trip; first run on soft ground.

14/1

4

(6)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Hamilton

Northfield Lake

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Paul Robson

Yet to win and hasn't run for nearly a year but showed ability over 6f-7f for Ralph Smith; down 5lb since last run but probably one to take on this time.

14/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form:

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
16-1, green and finished well beaten on last month's Kempton debut (7f); surprising if he didn't leave that behind him in time.
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6th

7

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:05 Brighton

Fram Castle

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Campaigned over further for the past year or so and gained sole win at 2m (AW); not crying out for this marked drop back in distance.

16/1

7th

4

(5)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Fram Castle

9st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Overall record of 1-19 but his win was off 2lb lower at Kempton (2m, AW) in June and he's posted some creditable efforts since; finished a remote second on turf here (1m5f, good) last time but that was behind a major improver and he's respected back up in trip; cheekpieces added.

5/1

2nd

3

(5)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:12 Lingfield

Fram Castle

9st 10lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Sole success in 18 starts under rules came at Kempton (2m, AW) last month, but he does act on turf and the form of his latest fifth of eight at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) is working out quite well; best form would give him a chance.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
27,000euros foal, £67,000 yearling, 15,000gns 2yo; dam an 11.4f winner (RPR 76); stable have enjoyed a breakthrough season but still likely best watched on debut.
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8

(8)

20th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:55 Bath

Wannabeawallaby

10st 7lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Inconsistent 22-race maiden but he has form over C&D and was runner-up over 1m6f here (soft) on his penultimate run; has claims if he can get back near that level and he seems versatile ground-wise.

4/1

6

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:28 Bath

Wannabeawallaby

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Dylan Cunha

No threat to Rupert The Prince when second here (1m6f, soft) ten days ago and now 0-21 but that still goes down as a good effort and he'll be fine over today's longer trip; each-way claims at least.

7/1

2nd

11

(14)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Bath

Wannabeawallaby

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Dylan Cunha

0-20; made the frame in five of his seven turf starts this season, including twice at this track; there was a lesser show when the ground went good to soft on latest outing but each-way contender if that was a blip.

10/1

Form: P

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up early on her Wolverhampton debut (jockey felt she was moving poorly); bred to be useful and interesting to see if there is any market support for her.
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3

(9)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Mon Etoile

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

Placed plenty of times but has only won the once in 19 starts; reasonable fourth on her comeback run and forced wide throughout when well beaten at Beverley (again over 1m4f); wouldn't be the percentage play.

10/1

3

(9)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Mon Etoile

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

Placed plenty of times but has only won the once in 19 starts; reasonable fourth on her comeback run and forced wide throughout when well beaten at Beverley (again over 1m4f); wouldn't be the percentage play.

10/1

10th

2

(11)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

17:50 Beverley

Mon Etoile

9st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Only win was over this trip at Newcastle in September last year but has been placed on nine occasions; fair fourth at Catterick back on turf last month; each-way chance.

3/1

6/1

Form: 87

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Struggled in one start for for the Meades in October and fared little better on his stable debut at Wolverhampton four weeks ago (both 7f); 1m should suit but improvement is required.
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7th

7

(1)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Lennon

9st 10lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

dwelt start, rushed up and in touch with leaders

7/1

14th

14

(1)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

18:30 Yarmouth

Lennon

8st 4lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: George Boughey

Looked a fair prospect when winning both handicap starts in June but didn't improve for the step up to 1m2f turned out quickly last time; drop back in distance should help and no surprise to see him go well, despite going up in grade.

7/1

4th

6

(1)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:10 Pontefract

Lennon

10st 4lb

J: Mr Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Justified favouritism at Bath (1m, good) on handicap/seasonal debut and at this track (1m, good to firm) eight days later; came from off the pace on both occasions, leaving it late last time, and there's clear scope for further improvement with this step up in trip; has 6lb penalty but good chance to complete a quick hat-trick.

5/6

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Solanna (1m-1m3f including AW; RPR 79), Light Lily (7f-1m, mainly AW; 79), Knight Of Knights (11.4f; 70) and She's Still Mine (French 7.5f AW); dam 1m winner (Group-placed on AW; 101); appealing pedigree and worth a market check.
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10

(11)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Lightning Bay

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

16-race maiden; placed four times on AW this spring/summer; however, his two efforts last month don't suggest autumn glory is on the way; others preferred.

16/1

8th

13

(2)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lightning Bay

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Has had some close calls this year but he's still a maiden after 15 starts and was a long way below form here (8.6f) 16 days ago; down the list.

16/1

10th

11

(8)

7th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lightning Bay

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

Had plenty of chances (0-14) but he hasn't been all that far away of late, albeit behind Northstead Gardens at Lingfield 11 days ago.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £41.90
Straight Forecast £41.72
Trifecta £119.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Clear Storm

D Express:

Rosy Kiss

The Star:

Lennon

RP RATINGS:

Clear Storm

POSTDATA:

Clear Storm

The Times:

Clear Storm

Telegraph:

Clear Storm

The Guardian:

Clear Storm

Daily Mail:

Clear Storm

Daily Mirror:

Clear Storm

The Sun:

Clear Storm

Daily Record:

Clear Storm