December 23 / 12.15 Lingfield (AW)

12.15

Standard

BetMGM: It’s Showtime / EBF Novice Stakes (Rider Restricted Race) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3564
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime / EBF Novice Stakes (Rider Restricted Race) (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 25042

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful form, bumping into a Godolphin improver when second of seven in 6f Kempton nursery 17 days ago; first attempt at 7f; sets a reasonable standard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(9)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Kodiac Thriller

8st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mark Walford

Had a good season for new yard in 2025, winning on second start and running two excellent races at Ripon when returned to 6f, notably when first home on his side in the Great St Wilfrid (good to firm) in August; confirmed his liking for that course when winning there three weeks ago and needs to prove he's the same horse elsewhere.

8/1

1st

9

(8)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Kodiac Thriller

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Prominent-racer; did well for this yard last year, winning at Thirsk in May and running several good races in defeat, notably when best of the stands' rail group in the Great St Wilfrid over C&D; he needs to leave his low-key seasonal return well behind if he is to feature today though.

33/1

17th

16

(5)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Kodiac Thriller

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Prominent-racer; did well for this yard last year, winning at Thirsk in May and running several good races in defeat, notably when best of the stands' rail group in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon; 1lb lower today and a big run could be forthcoming.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 5

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
11-1, caught the eye a bit when keeping on from off the pace (had to wait for a run) for fifth of 14 on 7f Kempton debut ten days ago; that bare form doesn't amount to much but he's likely to progress.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(6)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Midnight Ravens

9st 1lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Lightly raced 5yo; tried blinkered and tongue tied when last of eight in 1m Southwell handicap in October on his final run for Paul Attwater; lots more is required for his new yard.

14/1

5

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Midnight Ravens

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Paul Attwater

0-6 for three different trainers in a little under two years; ran well when fourth of nine on handicap debut at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in July but has been off another four months since; needs more for the new headgear combination.

5/1

5

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Midnight Ravens

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Paul Attwater

0-6 for three different trainers in a little under two years; ran well when fourth of nine on handicap debut at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in July but has been off another four months since; needs more for the new headgear combination.

5/1

2/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
From an excellent Shadwell family, being a half-brother to this yard's multiple 1m-1m2f Group 1 winner Baaeed and this year's King George hero Hukum; while his siblings and dam have done their winning over further market confidence would likely still prove significant.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(10)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:48 Kempton (AW)

Waleefy

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: William Haggas

Had some useful handicap form over 6f and 7f last year, winning twice and running well at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last August when rated 4lb higher; not found his best form this season and now returns to AW with cheekpieces enlisted; revival possible.

8/1

5th

4

(5)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:23 Redcar

Waleefy

9st 13lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Two wins during a progressive 3yo campaign but he's been well held as favourite in his two runs (6f/7f) this season; has bit to prove but he's edging back down the weights and this new trip looks worth exploring.

3/1

4

(4)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:05 Newmarket

Waleefy

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Disappointing favourite at Goodwood on reappearance but perhaps the track and the drop back to 6f were against him; progressive in handicaps last season and this lightly raced 4yo could still have more to offer for a top trainer who has won two of the last four runnings of this race.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 90

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in two AW starts last month and likely more one for handicaps after this.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(6)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Bath

Saxon Magic

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Again inclined to pull hard when among the favourites on his handicap debut; will need to be more amenable back from five months off as he tackles turf for the first time.

8/1

6th

1

(5)

24th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Saxon Magic

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Saxon Warrior colt who took a big step forward when fourth of six in 7f Lingfield novice last month; very much one to consider upped to 1m now going handicapping.

6/1

4th

3

(2)

23rd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:15 Lingfield (AW)

Saxon Magic

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Down the field in two AW starts last month and likely more one for handicaps after this.

50/1

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
60,000gns half-sister to 5f turf/6f AW 2yo winner Kool Moe Dee (RPR 83); dam placed 8.5f in Germany, half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Smaih; needs checking out in the betting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(13)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:40 Bath

Hatadora

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Richard Hannon

Fourth to Mbappe over 7f then went down narrowly and won at Windsor (both 1m, good/good to soft); well positioned last time but is up just 3lb; big shout.

4/1

3rd

1

(13)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:40 Bath

Hatadora

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Richard Hannon

Fourth to Mbappe over 7f then went down narrowly and won at Windsor (both 1m, good/good to soft); well positioned last time but is up just 3lb; big shout.

4/1

1st

2

(8)

29th Apr 2024

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

19:39 Windsor

Hatadora

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Richard Hannon

AW winner in February; best effort since when going very close over C&D (good) last Monday on turf debut, always prominent and sticking on well; leading player off 1lb lower.

9/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 110,000gns as a yearling and is the fourth foal of a Group-placed 7f 2yo winner (RPR 95); from a leading stable and would enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

11

5th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Turn Up The Heat

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

Rated 81 after 1m heavy ground win at Leicester last October on her final start for Ralph Beckett; potentially useful hurdling recruit for Tom Gibney.

9/1

6th

11

5th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Turn Up The Heat

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

jumped left on occasions, didn't always jump with fluency, prominent, weakened after 3 out

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.30
Straight Forecast £12.52
Trifecta £17.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kodiac Thriller

NEWMARKET:

Waleefy

The Times:

Waleefy

Telegraph:

Waleefy

Daily Mail:

Waleefy

D Express:

Waleefy

Daily Mirror:

Waleefy

Daily Record:

Waleefy

RP RATINGS:

Kodiac Thriller

TOPSPEED:

Kodiac Thriller

POSTDATA:

Kodiac Thriller

LAMBOURN:

Kodiac Thriller

The Guardian:

Kodiac Thriller

The Sun:

Kodiac Thriller

The Star:

Kodiac Thriller