January 16 / 15.05 Wolverhampton (AW)

15.05

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

  • Prize money: £4527.4
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 0706-2 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner from 6f-1m, the latest when making all over C&D last September; handicapper has had control since but he was just collared when trying to make all again here (8.5f) last Friday; contender.
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4th

1

(6)

13th Jan 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6).

7/1

4th

1

(6)

13th Jan 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6).

7/1

9th

6

(10)

28th Dec 2024

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

midfield

33/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 9941-1 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Three of his four wins have come over C&D, including the last two; 6lb worse off for a short-head win against the reopposing Mumayaz on his penultimate start; improved on that when scoring again here last Friday; 5lb penalty will make it tougher but still likely to have a say.
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6th

6

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

All seven wins have been here, including three over C&D; in the money twice here since his last win and holds place claims at least.

8/1

10th

2

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Pessoa

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Frequent Wolverhampton winner who's 0-12 on turf, including in his Irish days (has 4lb lower mark than on the AW); very consistent, though, and should get the good pace he wants, so every chance he gets involved again.

7/1

3rd

3

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

8.6f win here last month and turned in another solid effort back here on Monday; wouldn't want a tactical affair back at 7f but still more appealing than many.

9/2

16/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 0328-1 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
6f and 7f Tapeta winner, including when nibbled at in the market at Southwell (made virtually all) latest; up another 2lb; a repeat effort would make her a big player but inconsistency is a bit of a concern.
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1st

10

(13)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Autumn Angel

8st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

Exposed mare whose last win came in Wolverhampton classified (6f, AW) in January 2025; having first start on turf since September 2024 and others are more persuasive.

12/1

7th

8

(8)

7th May 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Autumn Angel

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Tony Carroll

Without a win since last January but her last two efforts have been solid, including when third over C&D 26 days ago; visor (worn once before) replaces blinkers and she has place claims.

4/1

3rd

9

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Autumn Angel

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

On a lengthy losing sequence but she fared better than of late when third of 11 in 6f classified event at Wolverhampton 18 days ago; this C&D winner needs considering.

7/1

5/1

Form: 157-22 CD BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; form has been in and out since then but a repeat of either of her last two efforts at Kempton (Polytrack) would see her go close.
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4

(8)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Close second in a 6f course classified last month but not in the same form at Southwell twice since, taking her record to 2-39; Liam Bailey in form but others are still preferred

12/1

11th

6

(12)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Liam Bailey

C&D winner two years ago but that remains her last success; close second at this level at Newcastle last month (6f) but faded into sixth over C&D a fortnight ago; capable of a prominent showing.

7/1

6th

5

(6)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Won a C&D fillies' handicap in March 2024; hasn't won since, but was a creditable second in a 6f classified at Newcastle last week; has an each-way chance back up in trip.

6/1

20/1

Form: 92-8

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on a modest debut effort when 4l second over C&D on his second start; failed to back that up at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) latest; initial mark looks stiff enough.
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1

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

18:48 Stratford

Lewis Barnes

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Won a low-grade 6f AW handicap for Stuart Williams in October but was a well-beaten 200-1 shot on recent stable/hurdle debut at Warwick.

100/1

3

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Warwick

Lewis Barnes

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Related to a couple of hurdles winners but still brings a stamina doubt to debut in this sphere, having gained sole Flat win over 6f; left Stuart Williams since last run; fitted with hood.

20/1

3

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Warwick

Lewis Barnes

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Related to a couple of hurdles winners but still brings a stamina doubt to debut in this sphere, having gained sole Flat win over 6f; left Stuart Williams since last run; fitted with hood.

20/1

Form: 332-

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Placed in all three starts and improving with each of them; kept on for second over C&D latest and if he could come up with a similar effort he'd be a big player on his handicap debut.
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8th

9

(11)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Kempton (AW)

Cobh Harbour

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Loughnane

Hung right for Mason Paetel, who was taking his first ride under rules, when below par last time; had previously been narrowly beaten as favourite by United Force and holds claims on that if Wolverhampton is ignored.

8/1

8th

9

(11)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Kempton (AW)

Cobh Harbour

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Loughnane

Hung right for Mason Paetel, who was taking his first ride under rules, when below par last time; had previously been narrowly beaten as favourite by United Force and holds claims on that if Wolverhampton is ignored.

8/1

8th

8

(7)

24th Oct 2024

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cobh Harbour

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mark Loughnane

in touch with leaders

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8743-2 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
7f fast turf winner last July, when 1lb lower; probably had an impossible task against a well-handicapped opponent when third here (8.5f) last month; dropped to this trip when producing an AW career-best (C&D; first-time blinkers) latest, finishing second; player.
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1st

8

(4)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Dion Baker

8st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Four wins include one over C&D (good) in May 2024; hasn't scored since August of that year but he's now 20lb lower and latest fourth of 13 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) was a solid effort despite hanging; should enhance creditable Brighton form figures of 21424.

4/1

4th

13

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Dion Baker

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Wigham

0-30 on AW but he's won four times on turf (7f); struggled during the winter but he returned to this scene with a respectable effort at Yarmouth (6f, good) last month; should benefit from that run and he's in the mix on this step back up in trip; cheekpieces reapplied.

12/1

12/1

Form: 06314- CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Triple C&D winner, including on his penultimate start when 4lb lower; matched that effort from this mark when close fourth here behind Pessoa latest; not ruled out.
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1

(3)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swinging Eddie

10st 0lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Back to form to win at Catterick last time (7f, good to firm); just as effective on the AW (C&D winner last December); chance.

3/1

1st

9

(3)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Swinging Eddie

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

C&D scorer who hinted at a revival when seventh of 12 over C&D two weeks ago; he's very much one to consider off a 2lb lower mark.

10/1

10/1

Form: 5660-0 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
7f Polytrack and turf winner; last of 11 on his return from a break latest; much more needed.
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10th

2

(7)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tipperary Moon

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: D Donovan

Well beaten on last three starts so couldn't be too confident but off since January and now 14lb lower than at the start of last year; seems to stay and one to keep an eye on in the market.

14/1

10th

2

(7)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tipperary Moon

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: D Donovan

Well beaten on last three starts so couldn't be too confident but off since January and now 14lb lower than at the start of last year; seems to stay and one to keep an eye on in the market.

14/1

9th

12

(5)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tipperary Moon

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: D Donovan

midfield

10/1

33/1

Form: 16109- CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner, including over C&D last March on his final start before a break; well beaten in two further starts at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) since that break but not written off back here.
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10th

3

(11)

9th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Fly The Nest

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

midfield, outpaced 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, no impression

14/1

10th

3

(11)

9th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Fly The Nest

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

midfield, outpaced 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, no impression

14/1

9th

6

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Fly The Nest

9st 4lb

T: Tony Carroll

Has not fired this winter (big prices) but he's well treated again now and two of last season's three wins came over this C&D; stable also runs Sir Titan; revival is likely to coincide with market support.

33/1

Non-runners

Mumayaz, Dakota Power

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.70
Straight Forecast £8.82
Tricast £89.40
Trifecta £86.60

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Laura's Breeze

Telegraph:

Pessoa

SPOTLIGHT:

Cobh Harbour

LAMBOURN:

Dakota Power

POSTDATA:

Autumn Angel

RP RATINGS:

Cobh Harbour

Daily Record:

Cobh Harbour

The Times:

Laura's Breeze

The Guardian:

Laura's Breeze

Daily Mirror:

Laura's Breeze

The Sun:

Laura's Breeze

Daily Mail:

Pessoa

D Express:

Pessoa

The Star:

Pessoa