18.30
StandardBetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap
- Prize money: £7327.6
- 1m 0f 142y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Snow
15/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £1.90
Form: 1-4051 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (4) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Won at Ripon (1m, soft; Barley was second) last July off a mark 8lb higher than today's but he's struggled since; others have stronger claims. |
25/1 |
|
6th 8 (8) |
29th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
12-time winner; creditable second in this race in 2022 and 2025 but on both occasions he was in better form at the time; out of sorts since his last success. |
20/1 |
|
7th 3 (13) |
8th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Gained most recent success off 3lb higher last July, enhancing his good record at Ripon; not in anything like the same form since; difficult to support with confidence. |
16/1 |
13/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: 5768-3 CD
Last run: 51 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (4) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has plenty of form over C&D including two wins; losing run up to 18, but he has never raced down at this level before so can't be dismissed by any means; stable also runs Sorted. |
5/1 |
|
6th 2 (4) |
13th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 37y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Has done all his winning at about 1m, including four times at Bath; has bits of 1m2f form but doesn't look the percentage call; losing run is mounting up. |
8/1 |
|
5th 6 (2) |
4th May 2026 Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
10st 9lb |
Four C&D wins on good or slower (handles good to firm, not at best in one run on firm); not at his best this year but that is reflected in his much-reduced mark; risky but not impossible. |
6/1 |
9/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 68-623 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 15 (3) |
28th Apr 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Largely consistent on AW since rejoining this stable; has frame possibilities, provided he continues in the same vein, but doesn't look the likeliest winner; 0-19 on turf. |
14/1 |
|
8th 15 (3) |
28th Apr 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out |
14/1 |
9/2
Form: -22112 CD
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (7) |
13th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
11-time AW winner including four at this track (7f/1m2f); has a patchy record this year but he came from the rear to finish runner-up in a classified event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last Tuesday; should get a decent tow into this race and he's respected back on Polytrack. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 3 (9) |
7th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Prolific winner down the years; not at very best this summer but he drops into a classified race with apprentice Myla Coppins taking off a useful 7lb; may need more of a test these days. |
11/4 |
|
4th 3 (2) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Good runs on the AW earlier this year but unconvincing since those and has another switch on the headgear front. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: 81-132 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (2) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 173y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Popped up at Southwell (1m) off a 2lb higher mark in January; the odd good run since but he needs to bounce back from a lacklustre AW run last month. |
14/1 |
|
10th 8 (4) |
7th May 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Gained his fourth win at his track when coming from off the pace to win by a neck here in January; kept on into fifth behind Avatar Jet over C&D 12 days ago and has each-way claims if this is run to suit. |
16/1 |
|
5th 6 (6) |
25th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Four-time course winner, all in the winter months, latterly off this mark in January; usually misses the break and again hung left when behind Marry The Night over C&D last time; a stronger pace would help for last year's winning yard. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 7-6296 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (15) |
29th Jul 2025 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
10st 8lb |
Multiple winner who is running well and went down narrowly over the extended 1m here two months ago; thereabouts. |
9/2 |
|
6 (2) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
In a good run of form right now and finished much the best over 1m at Yarmouth last week (under Taryn Langley); clear claims off 3lb higher. |
9/4 |
16/1
Form: 263-04 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (5) |
4th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Recorded the 18th win of his long career when leading late over C&D in February (for Myla Coppins); ran well behind a thriving rival at Lingfield next time but he failed to fire over C&D a fortnight ago (finished behind Coloane); he has bounced back from quiet runs before so can't be ruled out. |
6/1 |
|
8th 7 (7) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
18th success of his long career when getting the better of Antiquity (winner since and runs in the 6.00) over C&D last month; bumped into an in-form opponent at Lingfield two weeks ago (7f; blinkered first time); another 2lb rise is not ideal but he is likely to give his running. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 (4) |
5th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Well into the veteran stage but he retains plenty of enthusiasm and ran on well to beat a subsequent winner (Age Of Time third) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) three weeks ago, his 18th success; a 2lb rise not excessive but late in the day to be giving blinkers a go (has run well in new headgear before). |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 408-79
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (7) |
29th Jun 2024 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Outstayed in 2m novice hurdle three weeks ago; has form at up to 1m3f on the Flat; still seeking first win for current yard but went close at Bath in April; new trip presents a question mark. |
14/1 |
|
4th 1 |
8th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Had 1-14 strike-rate on the Flat but showed some fairly useful form at up to 1m3f; his tendency to race too freely is a worry on this hurdling debut but he's a half-brother to smart hurdler Golden Ace; interesting to see how he fares. |
7/2 |
|
6th 6 (7) |
12th May 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
slowly into stride, pulled hard, held up in rear |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 74-430
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (1) |
11th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Good third over a mile here last month but he failed to back it up over that same distance 11 days ago; perhaps vulnerable once again. |
16/1 |
|
10th 11 (7) |
28th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Record of 1-27 on AW but he gave it a good shot when third behind Aisling Oscar over C&D three weeks ago; on same mark here and he could be in the mix again. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 3 (1) |
5th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
4-13 on turf but just 1-26 on AW; returned from five-month break with low-key 7f run here on Friday and remains on the same fairly tough mark. |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 140441 C
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 17 (7) |
29th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
8st 13lb
|
Third reserve; five AW wins when trained in Britain; mostly below form for this yard. |
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12th 8 (3) |
10th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Five AW wins when trained in Britain; mostly below form on turf recently for this yard, though was second at Naas over 1m; can do better back on AW. |
33/1 |
|
2 (8) |
1st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 205y |
10st 0lb |
All five wins in Britain came on AW at 1m-1m2f; 0-14 on turf but was second in a big field at Naas in July so has it in him to go well; hood removed. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 4180-1 CD
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 6 (5) |
25th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Turf winner who has bagged four wins at this venue; returns following a two-month break (has gone well fresh) but he's more a place prospect than a win-only one. |
20/1 |
|
2 (5) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 80y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Returned to form with 8.6f AW win in March and comes here after two good efforts over 1m on turf; drops in grade here and should be fine over this extended 7f; might be the answer. |
7/2 |
|
8 (6) |
18th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 212y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Four-time AW winner who returned to form when scoring at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March; record of 1-18 on turf but he went close at Chepstow (1m, good) last month and is a big player if he can back that up off unchanged mark. |
5/2 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £25.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £31.82 |
| Tricast | £133.19 |
| Trifecta | £163.30 |