December 03 / 11.57 Lingfield (AW)

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 5f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Nursery Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 59510 D

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on his nursery debut at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) in August, narrowly holding off Roysdelight; overdid things early at Bath the following month, after which he was gelded; could help tee this up for a closer now switched to AW.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Solar Edge

9st 13lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Front-runner who couldn't adopt those tactics after a wide trip on the AW last time; had resumed better than ever and off same mark as for his near miss at Windsor (5f, good to firm).

11/2

7th

4

(8)

6th Jul 2026

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0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Solar Edge

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Front-runner who's resumed better than ever, backing up his Bath win with a Windsor near-miss off 1lb lower (inclined to hang left); might have been better drawn but can't be discounted for a yard that's won with four of its last five runners.

3/1

2nd

7

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Solar Edge

9st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Made light of a five-month absence when making all in 5f handicap at Bath 35 days ago, holding on by a nose from The Thames Boatman; not taken lightly despite a 3lb rise.

5/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 6651 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Full value for the winning margin when making a successful nursery debut at Chelmsford last month (tongue tied first time; Startling and Mister Coco Fizz in behind); up 4lb but it might not be enough.
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10th

5

(6)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Goodwood

Natsumi

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Run exclusively over 5f since handicapping and turned in her best efforts on Polytrack; didn't look to have any excuses back on the AW (Tapeta) last time.

12/1

6th

5

(1)

19th May 2025

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Natsumi

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Two wins in 5f AW handicaps, the latest in March (off 2lb lower) after a three-month break; not so good on turf at Catterick six weeks ago but returning to AW should help.

3/1

6th

5

(1)

19th May 2025

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Natsumi

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Two wins in 5f AW handicaps, the latest in March (off 2lb lower) after a three-month break; not so good on turf at Catterick six weeks ago but returning to AW should help.

3/1

14/1

  • Place: £6.50

Form: 975

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Ran her best race in novice/maiden company when fifth of eight at Windsor 11 weeks ago (4l in front of Apple's Angel); makes her nursery debut with the prospect of further progress.
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3rd

4

(4)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

Hint Of Humour

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Yet to add to her three 6f AW wins last backend but she's run several good races this year, including when third at Ffos Las (5f, good) in June; returns after a short break but she's respected with Rossa Ryan booked.

9/2

8

(11)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:15 Windsor

Hint Of Humour

9st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Yet to add to her three 6f AW wins last backend but she's in good form, third of five at Ffos Las (5f) last time; in the mix once more.

11/2

3rd

4

(1)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Ffos Las

Hint Of Humour

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Three-time AW winner who is 0-6 on grass after finishing fifth of seven at Newbury (5f); also unraced on slow ground, she has enough to prove.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 372533

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-10 but he has been threatening and his latest close third over C&D came in a 0-75; this prominent racer should make a bold bid but others could see it out stronger.
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6th

2

(2)

6th Feb 2025

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Roysdelight

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

in touch with leaders

10/1

6th

2

(2)

6th Feb 2025

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Roysdelight

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 091712 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won two of her first three starts in nurseries before bumping into Natsumi at Chelmsford last month; 3lb better off with that rival today but it may not be enough to turn the tables.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(1)

3rd Sep 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Startling

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Wainwright

Four-time AW winner who has finished runner-up in four of her last five starts, including over C&D in June and at Ayr in her last two runs; remains feasibly treated off only 1lb higher than for her last success and she's respected back on Tapeta.

11/4

2nd

5

(13)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Startling

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Wainwright

Down the field on her seasonal/stable debut in May but she has run well in defeat since, including when a close second over C&D 12 days ago; runs off the same mark today and she won't need much improvement for the addition of blinkers to play a leading role.

10/1

Form: 007552

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Ran his best race thus far when second of seven in a Wolverhampton nursery ten days ago (5f; visored first time), coming from off the pace and giving the well-supported winner a scare; this is a stronger race but he's now got something to build on.
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4th

11

(6)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mister Coco Fizz

8st 7lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Nine-race maiden who can be slowly away, but he went very close here (5f) in November and has run okay at Lingfield and Chelmsford the last twice (also 5f); 6f is worth another go and he's not ruled out.

7/1

4th

11

(6)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mister Coco Fizz

8st 7lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Nine-race maiden who can be slowly away, but he went very close here (5f) in November and has run okay at Lingfield and Chelmsford the last twice (also 5f); 6f is worth another go and he's not ruled out.

7/1

5th

6

(8)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Mister Coco Fizz

8st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Best effort in eight starts for Robert Cowell when beaten a short head at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) last month, but held at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) 16 days ago having again given away ground at the start; tongue-tie given a go on stable debut and a better break would be a big help.

9/1

10/1

Form: 96910

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Left her maiden/novice form behind when readily seeing off 12 rivals in a 6f nursery at Chelmsford in October; disappointed back at the same track nine days later and now drops to 5f; others appeal more.
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2nd

2

(8)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Apples Angel

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

C&D winner last June but she's been unplaced in all five starts since joining this stable; didn't see it out over 7f at Brighton last time but should appreciate this drop back in trip; hood is removed and she has each-way chance.

16/1

5th

1

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:38 Brighton

Apples Angel

9st 9lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Jim Boyle

Unplaced all four starts for new stable this season but was denied a clear run when fourth in this grade here (6f, good to firm) two starts ago and is probably worth another crack at 7f; could have a say.

14/1

Form: 034

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Signs of ability in 5f events on soft turf and Tapeta last month; not obviously thrown in for her nursery debut though.
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4th

2

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

19:45 Lingfield (AW)

Dreambird Dolly

9st 8lb

J: Liam Wright

T: John Gallagher

Got off the mark when landing a classified at Leicester (5f, good) in June; although she has gone close in handicaps on several occasions, she has not been able to land such a contest and doesn't therefore appeal for win purposes.

10/1

5th

3

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:30 Brighton

Dreambird Dolly

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: John Gallagher

Front-runner who's barely put a foot wrong since the blinkers went on; has gone close a couple of times over C&D in the past and is one for the shortlist under experienced 7lb claimer Donagh Murphy.

3/1

2nd

4

(7)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:21 Salisbury

Dreambird Dolly

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: John Gallagher

Has a record of 2102 since wearing blinkers, the success in Leicester classified contest (maiden previously); just over 1l behind Dottie Diamond there last Tuesday and now gets a 5lb pull with that opponent, who admittedly is open to further improvement; important contender.

9/2

50/1

Form: 7988

Last run: 119 days

W: 8st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor form in four starts, including her nursery debut when last seen in August (wore a hood which is left off today); opposable from the widest stall.
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7th

8

(6)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

The Magic Turtle

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: D Donovan

raced wide and towards rear

25/1

7th

8

(6)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

The Magic Turtle

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: D Donovan

raced wide and towards rear

25/1

5th

9

(3)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

12:30 Lingfield (AW)

The Magic Turtle

9st 1lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: D Donovan

in touch with leaders

25/1

6/1

Form: 0887

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Gelded after his third start and he was sent off the 4-1 third favourite for his nursery debut at Southwell six weeks ago (1m), showing pace but dropping right away; whether the drop to this sharp 5f is what he needs remains to be seen though.
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5th

6

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:14 Leicester

Risk

9st 0lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Maiden whose form (Flat/hurdles) has gone pear-shaped since a consistent AW spell; turf record remains unconvincing.

20/1

7

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

16:45 Fontwell

Risk

11st 2lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

Inferior to some of these on the Flat as an 11-race maiden and was 33-1 when departing early on hurdling debut at Stratford.

40/1

4

13th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:52 Stratford

Risk

11st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

0-11 on the Flat; seemed to respond well to first-time visor when close third at Lingfield (7f, AW; RPR 63) in March but two disappointing runs have followed and stamina is a possible issue on this hurdling debut.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £31.30
Straight Forecast £27.17
Tricast £663.30
Trifecta £916.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Natsumi

NEWMARKET:

Mister Coco Fizz

The Times:

Startling

POSTDATA:

Roysdelight

RP RATINGS:

Natsumi

Daily Mail:

Natsumi

D Express:

Natsumi

Daily Mirror:

Natsumi

The Sun:

Natsumi

Daily Record:

Natsumi

Telegraph:

Mister Coco Fizz

The Guardian:

Mister Coco Fizz

The Star:

Startling