January 04 / 13.15 Lingfield (AW)

13.15

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 0f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 86014- BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Made all in a 7f nursery at Chelmsford in September (first-time visor); gelded afterwards; below-form favourite back at Chelmsford two weeks ago and now gets a change of headgear; 1m should be within range on pedigree.
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3

(6)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Raider

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Both wins on Polytrack (7f/1m) when making all in first-time headgear; currently running well here, however, and he followed a 40-1 second (7f) at the start of last month with a respectable third of 14 (1m) four weeks later; should give it another good go.

4/1

3rd

2

(10)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Raider

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Won twice on Polytrack for Charlie Johnston; 0-10 for current yard but a repeat of his second over 7f here four weeks ago would see him on the scene; has won at 1m.

11/2

2nd

11

(7)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:07 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Raider

9st 8lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ian McInnes

Dual Polytrack winner (7f/1m) for Charlie Johnston whose form in nine starts for this yard has been patchy; neck defeat over 1m here in May came in a slowly run contest and more will be needed to come out best in this.

25/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 64310- D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
He had been on an upward trajectory this winter, including a breakthrough success at Chelmsford (1m) in November, prior to a disappointing effort at Kempton a fortnight ago (weakened having raced freely); that run needs some forgiving but he'll be a danger to all if bouncing back.
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5th

8

(5)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Montecristo Gold

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

ducked left start, took keen hold after 1f, in touch with leaders

12/1

4th

13

(5)

13th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

15:35 Yarmouth

Montecristo Gold

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Tom Clover

1m AW winner at Chelmsford last November (made all); has been unable to improve on that effort in three subsequent starts and returns to turf needing to better recent form.

14/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 9R07-

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Refused to race on second outing; he has run to just a modest level in his other three runs and has to prove he's worth this opening mark.
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4

(2)

16th Feb 2025

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1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:22 Lingfield (AW)

Muy Barato

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Dow

0-9; fourth in a classified at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) last month; failed to back that up here 16 days later, but that was 1m4f and his best result (last January) was over this C&D; inconsistent but a case can be made.

13/2

8th

10

(7)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Lingfield (AW)

Muy Barato

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Simon Dow

took keen hold, led, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

11/1

8th

10

(7)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Lingfield (AW)

Muy Barato

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Simon Dow

took keen hold, led, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

11/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 70245-

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 485-

Last run: 160 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ran well over 7f here on debut; less good twice since but makes her handicap debut at a realistic level and the return to Lingfield could suit; one to consider.
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11th

3

(1)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ventura Empress

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

prominent

10/1

8th

1

(1)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Ventura Empress

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Short prices for all three runs last year, when failing to finish placed and regressing; no better since handicapping lately and she'll want to settle much better now going beyond 1m for the first time.

25/1

8th

5

(5)

17th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Ventura Empress

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

Weakened into fifth over 1m at Lingfield this month on handicap debut and return from break; may well improve back at 7f; headgear enlisted; one to consider.

11/2

12/1

Form: 92477-

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Hasn't built on his maiden promise in two nursery runs; dropping down the weights and tried in a change of headgear today; could yet get back on track.
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5th

6

(1)

31st Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Manos Arriba

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ed Dunlop

Has failed to progress and finished almost 5l behind less exposed Livinthelife at Wolverhampton (9.5f) most recently, taking record to 0-7; new trip needs to make a difference.

14/1

4

(6)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Manos Arriba

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ed Dunlop

Hasn't matched his maiden form in three runs in AW handicaps, the latest of them over 1m at Lingfield last week; likely to stay this far and this isn't a strong event, but he's due to be 3lb lower from the weekend.

8/1

Form: 2967-

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Second on his 2yo debut (5f, good) in August but she failed to build on it in three runs in the autumn; sold out of the Cole stable for 8,000gns in November; new stable quick to step her up in trip; still has some potential.
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8th

9

(8)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:22 Southwell (AW)

Nasneen

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened then lost position

12/1

8th

9

(8)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:22 Southwell (AW)

Nasneen

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened then lost position

12/1

26

27th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nasneen

8st 12lb

T: Ian Williams

Form: 0450-

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
All runs to date over 6f, failing to improve for the switch to nurseries when well beaten at Newcastle in November (tongue tied for the first time); new trip today and cheekpieces are also added; could yet take a step forward.
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8th

4

(1)

4th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Invincible Siam

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

All runs to date over 6f, failing to improve for the switch to nurseries when well beaten at Newcastle in November (tongue tied for the first time); new trip today and cheekpieces are also added; could yet take a step forward.

7/1

11th

3

(2)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Invincible Siam

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: George Boughey

Has improved with each of her three runs and was a fair fifth at Windsor (6f) latest; this half-sister to two Tapeta winners represents last year's winning yard and could continue to progress now making her AW/handicap debut in a first-time tongue-tie; even more interesting if backed.

9/2

5th

5

(1)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:30 Windsor

Invincible Siam

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: George Boughey

Improved on her C&D debut effort when fourth of seven at Goodwood (6f, soft) last Saturday but was 4l behind Al Hujaija in that race and has work to do to turn the tables with that rival.

20/1

Form: 099-

Last run: 118 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Beat just one rival home in three 2yo runs, not looking straightforward; more realistic assignment now handicapping but not easily recommended.
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7

(3)

27th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

19:08 Lingfield (AW)

Orange Rosetta

8st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

A small amount of ability over 5f on the AW at the start of the year, but now 0-11 and makes little appeal from out of the weights returned to Polytrack.

25/1

7th

9

(5)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

14:30 Salisbury

Orange Rosetta

8st 10lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

awkward start and slowly away, towards rear, in touch with leaders after 2f

8/1

Non-runners

Laser Sharp

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.20
Straight Forecast £16.10
Tricast £127.13
Trifecta £165.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Chapman

The Times:

Laser Sharp

The Star:

Desert Raider

RP RATINGS:

Montecristo Gold

Daily Mirror:

Invincible Siam

Daily Mail:

Ventura Empress

SPOTLIGHT:

Nasneen

D Express:

Laser Sharp

NEWMARKET:

Chapman

Telegraph:

Chapman

The Guardian:

Chapman

The Sun:

Chapman

Daily Record:

Desert Raider