January 23 / 17.00 Southwell (AW)

17.00

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to Listed bumper winner Audacity; dam 11.5f-1m4f winner (including AW; RPR 78); 1m likely to be a bit sharp on debut but this isn't a strong maiden and he needs a market check.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(5)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

19:00 Thirsk

Path To Dubai

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

towards rear, some headway then switched right 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong

6/1

4th

2

(5)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

19:00 Thirsk

Path To Dubai

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

towards rear

6/1

8th

9

(5)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 2

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Path To Dubai

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Low-mileage 4yo; just edged out by Plage De Havre on his C&D reappearance but promoted to first after suffering interference; that rival bolted up at Newcastle next time so a short-priced defeat for this one at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 11 days ago probably shouldn't be taken to suggest that the handicapper has got him.

5/1

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5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of a 7f-1m4f winner (including Group 3; RPR 109), herself a sister to useful 1m winner Enforced; gelded prior to his debut; has a modest standard to aim at and no surprise to see him make an impact.
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4th

6

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:00 Southwell

Whos Glen

11st 4lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Useful Flat racer who made the frame on four of his five hurdling starts for Donald McCain last season, most notably when third in valuable series final at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in March; well beaten in good-quality Flat handicap last month but ought to play a significant role in this.

5/2

15th

4

(17)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Whos Glen

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Donald McCain

9-1 when fifth in the Chester Cup last year for Andrew Balding, which is as good as he's ever been on Flat; 7lb lower today, having been right off the boil for that yard later in 2025; recent hurdle efforts for new stable aren't enough to persuade, especially given such a wide draw.

33/1

2nd

5

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:10 Sedgefield

Whos Glen

11st 5lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

A useful winning stayer on the Flat for Andrew Balding; yet to match that form in this sphere but he posted his best effort when third of ten in 2m4f handicap at Musselburgh 12 days ago; not out of things on this stiffer track.

5/2

33/1

  • Place: £14.50

Form: 08

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Green and well beaten in two runs this month; handicaps more suitable after this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(11)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Royal Praise

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

He made a winning handicap debut at Chelmsford in June (1m2f) when sent off at 100-1; back at that level when a close third of nine at Wolverhampton ten days ago (1m4f); in the mix with a repeat.

10/1

3rd

8

(5)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Praise

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ed Dunlop

Caused a shock when winning off this mark at Chelmsford (1m2f; 100-1) in June; not disgraced since but needs more back up in trip.

8/1

7th

4

(5)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Royal Praise

9st 8lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ed Dunlop

Kept on gamely to cause 100-1 shock over C&D on handicap debut in June and has held his form pretty well since; can sometimes race a bit too freely but probably won't be far away.

8/1

9/4

Form: 56-

Last run: 149 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two promising efforts in 7f novice events on turf last summer; should have no problem with 1m judged on his breeding and he's more interesting than many.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(2)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Magna Vega

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Nikki Evans

12-race maiden; ran well over 1m here on his stable debut last May but backward steps ever since; hopes pinned on the new, longer trip and the addition of blinkers (has worn a visor and cheekpieces in the past) sparking a revival.

25/1

5

(2)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Magna Vega

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Nikki Evans

12-race maiden; ran well over 1m here on his stable debut last May but backward steps ever since; hopes pinned on the new, longer trip and the addition of blinkers (has worn a visor and cheekpieces in the past) sparking a revival.

25/1

10

(8)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Magna Vega

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Nikki Evans

11-race maiden; given every chance here a month ago but finished behind Douglas Dc and Little Tiger.

14/1

16/1

Form: 8

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled hard when down the field in a C&D maiden 18 days ago; can leave that effort behind him in time but still not easily recommended.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

3

(6)

9th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Strive

9st 8lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: David Simcock

Off the mark at third attempt in 1m AW maidens; still has something to prove in handicaps but looked a non-stayer over 1m2f in both turf runs; may fare better at this trip, off a reduced mark.

6/1

6th

5

(5)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Strive

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Simcock

Made all when off the mark in a Newcastle maiden (1m, Tapeta) in February, but has been comfortably held in two turf handicaps since with a hood applied; needs to bounce back on Polytrack debut.

6/1

Form: 6-8

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
His debut effort at Kempton (1m) was promising but he failed to build on it over C&D 18 days ago; still commands respect in this weak field.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(6)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Albert Lasker

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

He's just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D last December but he returned from a break with a heavy defeat over C&D in May and was again well beaten at Ffos Las last month; a major turnaround is required.

12/1

8th

3

(3)

30th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ffos Las

Albert Lasker

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Scored on Tapeta during the winter (1m6f) but returned from break with very disappointing run on that surface last month and switches back to turf with a point to prove; usual hood removed from headgear ensemble.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in two bumpers this winter; best watched now switched to the Flat.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(5)

5th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

19:55 Carlisle

Musical Masquerade

10st 1lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Poor maiden who's been tried over various trips and in two forms of headgear since starting his career in bumpers; has done a lot of his racing on soft ground, so any rain would likely suit, but he's hard to recommend either way.

16/1

8th

5

(12)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Pontefract

Musical Masquerade

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Half his ten starts were on turf but all those were on soft and his form dropped off markedly on last two outings; recent headgear is removed; 9lb lower than on handicap debut and the ground should be different.

20/1

12th

11

(10)

27th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Musical Masquerade

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Low-mileage 5yo who saw his run of good form come to an end when tenth in 7f Catterick handicap four days ago; needs to get back on track.

20/1

Form: 53-

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise in her two runs last month, beaten over 5l into third in a weak C&D novice last time; capable of better but perhaps when handicapping.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

4

(2)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rocklyn

9st 8lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Scott Dixon

Lightly raced but early promise has evaporated, with her 50-1 when finishing last on her handicap debut five weeks ago; is hard to make a case for.

25/1

10th

4

(2)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rocklyn

9st 8lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Scott Dixon

Lightly raced but early promise has evaporated, with her 50-1 when finishing last on her handicap debut five weeks ago; is hard to make a case for.

25/1

3

(9)

21st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Rocklyn

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Positives to take from her first two runs (including C&D) but ran moderately back here two months ago; could have potential lurking now sent into handicaps.

14/1

Form: 86-

Last run: 67 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and ran to just a modest level in two AW runs in November; improvement required and it may not come until she's upped in distance.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Russian Ballerina

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Showed nothing more than minor promise on her five Flat starts for Charlie Johnston and, having changed hands for £2,500, can only be watched on this stable/hurdle debut.

100/1

6th

7

(3)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:50 Hamilton

Russian Ballerina

9st 1lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Little solid form and absent since finishing tailed off in a 1m4f handicap at Kempton in February; bred to do better at some point but there are risks attached.

10/1

5th

3

(6)

18th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Russian Ballerina

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Well held in first three starts at around 1m when hooded (missing today), but no surprise if she shows more now up in trip on handicap debut; stable won this last year with a filly who had finished out of the frame in her first three outings; interesting.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £37.60
Straight Forecast £26.07
Trifecta £2313.60

Selections

Telegraph:

Who's Glen

POSTDATA:

Rocklyn

SPOTLIGHT:

Magna Vega

NEWMARKET:

Path To Dubai

The Star:

Strive

Daily Mail:

Who's Glen

D Express:

Who's Glen

Daily Record:

Who's Glen

Daily Mirror:

Rocklyn

The Sun:

Rocklyn

The Times:

Magna Vega

The Guardian:

Magna Vega