17.25
StandardBetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap
- Prize money: £5234
- 0m 7f 36y
- Class 6
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Cloudy
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
- Place: £2.00
Form: 751-22 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 6lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (6) |
1st Apr 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
led |
10/1 |
|
6th 6 (6) |
1st Apr 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
led |
10/1 |
|
7th 2 (5) |
21st Mar 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
12yo who was disappointing here (1m) last Tuesday but did too much too soon in that amateurs' race; had previously been running consistently well (including over C&D) and he may well bounce back with a bold bid. |
10/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 72680- C
Last run: 121 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (4) |
24th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Has been threatening in 0-50 company of late; hasn't won for a long time and doesn't always find as much as looks likely but he'll rightly be popular once more. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 9 (10) |
11th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Most recent win in July 2022; had a disconcerting year in 2024 but back in better form now and a close third over C&D last month came in a stronger classified than this; widest draw but good form claims. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 11 (6) |
10th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
midfield |
100/30 |
10/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 97-415 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (7) |
6th Feb 2024 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
led early, headed and prominent after 2f |
10/1 |
|
3rd 9 (1) |
29th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
In decent form at classified level this year, notably winning over C&D on penultimate run; return to this scenario looks a plus but he's still seeking a first handicap win. |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 (2) |
17th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Fourth, and one place behind Secret Daay, in slower division to Beneficiary, Atrafan and Rebelle Lady's over C&D last week but that came off a 221-day break and he opened his account over a furlong further at Wolverhampton on Monday, holding on well after taking it up turning in; carries 5lb more than his rivals but this may be an easier race. |
11/4 |
8/1
Form: 7532-8 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 (7) |
9th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
8st 4lb |
Winner of seven races but still 5lb higher than when last successful 12 months ago and this trip looks right on the limit of his stamina. |
16/1 |
|
7th 10 (2) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
8st 5lb |
Course winner who returned from five months off with a very good second of nine over C&D last month, faring best of those held up; a player nudged up 1lb. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 6 (9) |
25th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Clearcut win in first-time blinkers on turf here (7f, soft) last June; several creditable efforts since but he was disappointing at Bath in his final run last autumn; has bit to prove with headgear missing after five months and this is competitive for the grade. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: 644-31 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (9) |
27th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
taken down early |
50/1 |
|
9th 9 (7) |
1st Mar 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Made late headway when an eyecatching fourth at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) in October, but unable to build on it twice since and he's now 1-27; others preferred. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 42767- D
Last run: 125 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (11) |
23rd Jun 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Two wins for Peter Niven this year, the second of them a wide-margin success over C&D in April; unplaced in two turf runs for Roger Fell but could fare better back on AW. |
14/1 |
|
10th 8 (14) |
4th Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Two wins at around 1m on AW this year; 1-22 on turf but he was only beaten a short head at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) in April (his final start for Peter Niven); seventh of 12 in this grade at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) on stable debut 22 days ago; place chance. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 033-35 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (4) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Conditions no problem and he has run creditably on his last two visits here, the latest last week; shouldn't be too far away. |
10/1 |
|
7 (4) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Conditions no problem and he has run creditably on his last two visits here, the latest last week; shouldn't be too far away. |
10/1 |
|
6th 9 (11) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Showed he can be competitive from his reduced mark when a close fourth over C&D last month and bit better than the result (hampered towards finish) when sixth of 14 at Yarmouth since; on the shortlist. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 6788-9 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (6) |
29th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
On a three-year losing spell; well below best in two runs for new stable this winter; best watched unless the market speaks positively. |
16/1 |
|
9th 3 (2) |
22nd Jan 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Dual AW winner (6f/7f) but his last success was almost three years ago and he made a low-key start for this yard at Lingfield (6f) last month; that was after a lengthy absence but he's been well held in his last four runs and needs a major upturn in form; change of headgear. |
8/1 |
|
8th 1 (1) |
23rd Dec 2023 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Effective over C&D, placed off a 9lb higher mark here in January when trained by Simon Pearce; he's been given a real chance by the handicapper and he's one to take seriously starting out for John Butler. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 154-25 C BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (1) |
17th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Won off 5lb higher over C&D last February but he has form figures of 970068 since; had some traffic issues back at this track last week but he's a frequent slow starter and well into the veteran stage; down the list. |
20/1 |
|
8th 8 (5) |
11th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Tremendous sprinter who's won 11 times, four here; low key since returning from a break but he didn't look a completely lost cause at Chelmsford last month and the likely good pace here will suit; weighted to pounce and revival on the cards. |
20/1 |
|
8th 8 (5) |
11th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Tremendous sprinter who's won 11 times, four here; low key since returning from a break but he didn't look a completely lost cause at Chelmsford last month and the likely good pace here will suit; weighted to pounce and revival on the cards. |
20/1 |
6/1
Form: 00-543 C
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (5) |
7th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
9yo who was useful in his prime but last win was 16 months ago and he's been out of sorts in both runs for current yard; has plenty to prove back from 108 days off. |
50/1 |
|
9th 11 (5) |
7th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
9yo who was useful in his prime but last win was 16 months ago and he's been out of sorts in both runs for current yard; has plenty to prove back from 108 days off. |
50/1 |
|
9th 7 (6) |
21st Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Multiple winner on turf/AW; however, failed to beat a rival at Ffos Las (6f) last month on debut for new yard, having been a market drifter; best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 070-28
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 (9) |
29th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Did too much up front in the C&D event won by Dreamcasing; good second in Chelmsford classified contest (7f) two days earlier but his handicap record is unconvincing. |
16/1 |
|
8th 4 (3) |
15th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Record of 0-9 but he ran his best race so far when a front-running second at Chelmsford (7f classified) on Saturday; this is a quick turnaround but he's well drawn back at this track and could make another bold bid. |
4/1 |
25/1
Form: 07-9
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 11 (5) |
29th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Thrice-raced filly who needs plenty of improvement for the switch to handicaps; has very weak form claims as things stand. |
25/1 |
|
9th 4 (3) |
12th Jan 2024 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Failed to beat a rival in two runs in early 2023; refused to enter stalls at Kempton on last month's intended comeback (250-1 at the time of withdrawal); no appeal. |
100/1 |
|
6 (1) |
6th Dec 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Failed to beat a rival in 7f Wolverhampton novice and 1m2f Lingfield maiden at the start of 2023; others are much preferred. |
100/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £34.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £21.64 |
| Tricast | £205.88 |
| Trifecta | £429.70 |
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