December 31 / 12.54 Lingfield (AW)

12.54

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime / EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3564
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime / EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 72

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Green on Windsor debut (6f) in May but he showed the benefit of that run when finding only the warm favourite too strong at Haydock the following month (7f, good); gelded afterwards; has an absence and the widest stall to overcome today but he sets the standard and with the prospect of further improvement.
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7

(12)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

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9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Oliver Cole

His sole success from 15 starts came over C&D and he didn't run badly at Wolverhampton on his penultimate run (6f); disappointed at Wolverhampton last week though and others have stronger claims.

12/1

7

(12)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

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9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Oliver Cole

His sole success from 15 starts came over C&D and he didn't run badly at Wolverhampton on his penultimate run (6f); disappointed at Wolverhampton last week though and others have stronger claims.

12/1

7

(12)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

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9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Oliver Cole

His sole success from 15 starts came over C&D and he didn't run badly at Wolverhampton on his penultimate run (6f); disappointed at Wolverhampton last week though and others have stronger claims.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5223

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in 6f novices at Yarmouth and Kempton and he ran another solid race when third of seven in a Wolverhampton nursery 13 days ago (prominent throughout); one of the likelier form contenders.
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3

(9)

9th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:25 Lingfield (AW)

Different Breed

9st 10lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Simon Hodgson

Often placed before getting off the mark in a C&D novice in January; two 6f handicap runs since returning from a three-month break have been underwhelming; back up in trip and down in class so there could be a bigger effort forthcoming.

16/1

8th

10

(4)

12th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Different Breed

8st 11lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

Didn't need to improve to land Lingfield novice in January (led and held on gamely over 7f); soft ground a possible excuse when running no race off a break last time.

20/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 7

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and never in the hunt in a 7f fillies' maiden at Wolverhampton six weeks ago; should do better at some point but she'll need marked progress to take this.
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4th

7

(1)

15th Feb 2024

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Wild Saffron

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

She has improved with each of her three starts, most recently finishing second of nine over 7f here last month; should be pacy enough to cope with 6f but she'll likely need improvement to win a maiden.

4/1

2nd

5

(7)

13th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Wild Saffron

8st 7lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

took keen hold, led, drifted right home turn, faced challenge 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

14/1

3rd

10

(3)

31st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:54 Lingfield (AW)

Wild Saffron

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Slowly away and never in the hunt in a 7f fillies' maiden at Wolverhampton six weeks ago; should do better at some point but she'll need marked progress to take this.

14/1

7/1

Form: 125460 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won a Chester seller (7f, good) for Kevin Coleman in June; the odd fair run for Hugo Palmer without suggesting she was up to winning in novice company.
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4th

2

(9)

27th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

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9st 7lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Hugo Palmer

Won a Chester seller (7f, good) for Kevin Coleman in June last year, but patchy form in seven starts for this yard and could only manage fifth of six over C&D 11 days ago; others preferred.

16/1

5th

7

(7)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pretence

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

Won a Chester seller (7f, good) for Kevin Coleman in June; the odd fair run for Hugo Palmer but hopes are pinned on the first-time cheekpieces having a major effect.

7/1

4th

9

(10)

31st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:54 Lingfield (AW)

Pretence

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hugo Palmer

Won a Chester seller (7f, good) for Kevin Coleman in June; the odd fair run for Hugo Palmer without suggesting she was up to winning in novice company.

7/1

Form: 74

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Clear signs of ability in two 1m runs here this month; this is less demanding than those assignments but the drop back in trip isn't sure to be in his favour.
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7th

3

(2)

27th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

18:08 Lingfield (AW)

Snooker McCrew

9st 9lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: J S Moore

Showed promise at this track last year and got off the mark on the return to this C&D last Thursday when making all; 6lb penalty makes it tougher but he clearly likes it around here.

4/1

1st

7

(4)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Snooker McCrew

8st 12lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: J S Moore

Has shown little in three turf handicaps since returning in May, but did show some promise in three starts over 7f/1m here late last year; could make an impact if the return to this surface revives him.

14/1

Form: 68

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in a couple of 7f runs, gelded after the debut effort; improvement required and likely to be of more interest once handicapping.
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6th

7

(7)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Thirsk

Electrified

9st 6lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

After successive lacklustre efforts this season, he took a step back in the right direction at Lingfield (7f, AW) latest, when beaten just over 2l; drops to this trip for the first time with blinkers now fitted; interesting if acting on fast ground.

5/1

5th

5

(7)

13th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Electrified

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

midfield

10/1

5th

6

(9)

18th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Electrified

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

slowly away

12/1

Form: 08

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge prices and just modest form in two 7f runs at Kempton this winter; looks one for the longer term.
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7th

8

(7)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Chepstow

Running Deal

9st 1lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Jonathan Portman

Poor maiden who beat only two in 7.5f Lingfield classified event last month; he's hard to make a case for.

33/1

8th

9

(4)

22nd Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

20:30 Lingfield

Running Deal

9st 2lb

J: William Cox

T: Jonathan Portman

always behind

10/1

10th

4

(3)

6th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Bath

Running Deal

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Holds weak claims on his AW form (four attempts) but this switch to turf may prompt improvement, with Lingfield reappearance under his belt; one of two interesting runners for Jonathan Portman.

14/1

33/1

Form: 68

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two Chelmsford fillies' events this winter (7f and 6f); handicaps more likely to be her forte.
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6th

8

(8)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Ffos Las

They

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John O’Shea

Made the frame on consecutive appearances for George Boughey this spring (1m/9.4f; wore cheekpieces) but disappointed in this grade (without headgear) this month and was sold for 2,000gns soon afterwards; has the cheekpieces refitted on this stable debut but others appeal more.

6/1

6th

8

(2)

9th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

19:25 Brighton

They

9st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

0-6 but has made the frame the last twice including when third of nine in a 0-55 handicap at Ripon (soft) on her penultimate start; those efforts came in cheekpieces, though, which are missing today; shapes as though a stiffer test than this would suit her better.

7/2

4th

11

(6)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

They

9st 0lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Lightly raced filly who found improvement with cheekpieces added when staying-on third at Ripon (1m, soft) last month; has different conditions to deal with on this switch to Tapeta, but that was a promising run last time and has claims if she can build on it.

7/2

Form: 384

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Promise over 6f here on debut and even better form when fourth of 14 at Kempton 18 days ago (7f); he was well positioned on that occasion but this looks a lesser race and he's more appealing than most.
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9th

3

(10)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Rey De La Batalla

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Seems equally effective over 7f or 1m; back on a mark he can win off and was noted doing some nice late work in race he'd won the previous year over the shorter trip of 7f last time; draw for this prominent racer could have been kinder.

10/1

5th

2

(7)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:35 Lingfield (AW)

Rey De La Batalla

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Dual C&D winner who recorded another good C&D effort when third of 12 just before Christmas; not in the same form when fifth of six over 1m here nine days later but he's capable of bouncing back.

7/2

9

(11)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Rey De La Batalla

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

All four wins on Polytrack including two over C&D, the latest in July; again ran well when second of 12 at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) 15 days ago, but he has an awkward draw.

9/2

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and yet to beat a rival in two runs at Kempton (6f/7f); not easily recommended.
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10th

5

(6)

31st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:54 Lingfield (AW)

Clancy

9st 5lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Brian O’Rourke

Big prices and yet to beat a rival in two runs at Kempton (6f/7f); not easily recommended.

100/1

13th

9

(5)

20th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Clancy

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian O’Rourke

in rear and ran green

66/1

11th

8

(4)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Clancy

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Brian O’Rourke

held up in rear

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to a minor 6f winner out of a winning sprinter; this isn't a strong event but she's still not easily recommended.
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3rd

6

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Ashford Hill

9st 1lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Winner here early in the year who's been held a few times since; running in a sprint for just the second time and, for all that she's a keen-goer, whether she'll have the required toe round here is the question.

12/1

6th

7

(6)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ashford Hill

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

2-21; said to have "benefited for the break" when returning to spring a 16-1 surprise at Lingfield (7f, Class 6) in January; wasn't far off those same levels when fourth (beaten 3l) back there next time but latest Kempton effort was only a modest one.

8/1

8th

1

(13)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Ashford Hill

9st 9lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Reappeared to win Lingfield handicap in January and respectable third of eight back there (also 7f) since; the widest stall could be tricky but she brings much more compelling form claims than most.

4/1

Non-runners

Divine Breath

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.30
Straight Forecast £7.04
Trifecta £71.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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The Times:

Wild Saffron

The Star:

Rey De La Batalla

POSTDATA:

Pretence

Daily Mirror:

Divine Breath

D Express:

Wild Saffron

RP RATINGS:

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LAMBOURN:

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Telegraph:

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The Sun:

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Daily Record:

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