December 04 / 11.50 Lingfield (AW)

11.50

Standard

BetMGM: It’s Showtime Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
SKY
View Course
BetMGM: It’s Showtime Nursery Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £29.60
  • Place: £5.50

Form: 9246

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Went close at Newbury (6f) in August but has otherwise hindered herself by taking a good hold, most recently upped to 7f at Kempton; chance largely depends on whether she settles better.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(3)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:47 Leicester

Primrose Path

9st 5lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Ended five-race 2yo campaign with cosy nursery win at Lingfield (7f, AW) in December but did not get competitive on her two appearances this spring (7f/1m) and arrives here with a lot to prove.

12/1

7

(9)

14th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Sandown

Primrose Path

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Had a few subsequent winners behind when winning her AW nursery over 7f at Lingfield but still went off at 28-1 for her comeback race at Kempton and trailed home last; raced wide from an unfavourable draw but could have showed a bit more.

14/1

12th

14

(13)

15th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Primrose Path

8st 10lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Caused a 25-1 surprise in a Lingfield nursery (7f, Polytrack) in December, but the form looks solid with four of those behind winning their next starts; 5lb rise not the end of the world, but she has been off 162 days and the draw hasn't been kind.

9/1

2nd
5 (11)
Solar Army

6/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 75762

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Didn't look totally straightforward but went very close in Southwell handicap (7f) last time, producing his best effort; this five-race maiden may have an ordinary contest in him; not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(11)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Newbury

Solar Army

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Roger Teal

Gelded ahead of getting off the mark at the seventh attempt in a 7f handicap at Kempton and probably better again when second at Newmarket (7f, good), where Gilet and Rogue Diplomat were further back; 1m won't be an issue on pedigree and Ryan Moore takes over.

13/2

1st

10

(11)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Newbury

Solar Army

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Roger Teal

Gelded ahead of getting off the mark at the seventh attempt in a 7f handicap at Kempton and probably better again when second at Newmarket (7f, good), where Gilet and Rogue Diplomat were further back; 1m won't be an issue on pedigree and Ryan Moore takes over.

13/2

2nd

8

(13)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Solar Army

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Roger Teal

Progressive in Class 5 handicaps over 7f on AW since handicapping, gelded prior to Kempton reappearance win; has something to prove off new mark in this higher grade back on turf.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 263

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Belied his 50-1 odds with third-place finish in 7f maiden at Kempton two weeks ago, improving on his 6f efforts; could take another step forward kept to this distance; warrants respect.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(8)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Sweet Fantastic

8st 10lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Hugo Palmer

Consistent in handicaps, including run out of things only late on when third over the extended 7f here (good) in May; best run when narrowly denied in big-field York handicap (good) four weeks ago; that form is solid so a 3lb nudge from the handicapper may not prevent another prominent showing.

4/1

2nd

8

(6)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

Sweet Fantastic

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Just one win from eight goes but he's assembling a solid CV, run out of things only late on when third over the extended 7f at Chester last time; dropping back to a bare 7f should suit; clear each-way prospects.

8/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 635

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced colt who has shown ability over shorter trips on testing turf ground, fifth at Newbury most recently; may be capable of progress in this new scenario on handicap debut; interesting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(13)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Dannick

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Gary & Josh Moore

16-race maiden but he was runner-up three times last season and wasn't beaten far when fifth in new headgear at Kempton (6f, AW) 11 days ago; that was eye-catching from off the pace and he's in the mix back up in trip.

5/1

5th

6

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Dannick

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

15-race maiden but he did finish runner-up on three occasions last year (twice on the AW); however, he's been down the field in three starts this year and drops back in trip with a bit to prove; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

9/1

8th

8

(1)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Dannick

8st 8lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Gary & Josh Moore

14-race maiden; no impact in his two runs this year (following a wind operation) and the addition of cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt.

12/1

Form: 434

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Blue Point filly who has been beaten favourite a couple of times but brings steadily progressive RPRs to this handicap debut and remains of interest; ran well at Newmarket (7f) most recently.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(8)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Secret

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

She is yet to make the progress that may have been expected in handicaps but she's slowly edging down the weights and the addition of a tongue tie may help; conditions no problem but others appeal more.

8/1

6th

4

(8)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Secret

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

She is yet to make the progress that may have been expected in handicaps but she's slowly edging down the weights and the addition of a tongue tie may help; conditions no problem but others appeal more.

8/1

6th

1

(6)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Blue Secret

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

prominent

7/1

Form: 941059

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Raced exclusively on turf for Eve Johnson Houghton; limitations somewhat exposed since winning an ordinary 6f maiden in August; joined new connections for 25,000gns; enough to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Rokuni

9st 1lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Charlie Wallis

Poor strike-rate and his three runs for his new trainer haven't suggested he was primed to double his tally.

20/1

6th

1

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

12:00 Yarmouth

Rokuni

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Charlie Wallis

Sole win was in a maiden in August 2024 and he's struggled in two runs (7f/5.7f) for new yard this season; has lots to prove at this new trip and this looks tough on the figures.

20/1

9th

6

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Rokuni

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Charlie Wallis

Sole win from 27 starts came in a Brighton maiden when trained by Eve Johnson Houghton in 2024; posted some fair efforts for his previous yard last year but he was well beaten over 7f on his stable debut 11 days ago; headgear returns.

16/1

Form: 6615 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has shown improvement since switched to AW, winning maiden at Wolverhampton then running creditably under a penalty in Newcastle novice, both over 7f; may have more to offer in this sphere.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

20:43 Nottingham

Everyoneknowsadave

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jessica Macey

Has gained all of his three wins on the AW but is knocking on the door for his first turf win; placed on his last two runs, latest when runner-up at Leicester (1m2f, good) last month; claims.

11/4

2nd

5

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Everyoneknowsadave

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

All three wins have been on the AW but has been placed on turf on three occasions, including when running on for third at Pontefract (1m2f, good) 11 days ago; makes appeal.

13/2

3rd

3

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Everyoneknowsadave

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Jessica Macey

Three-time AW winner who has rather stagnated in that sphere in 2026; record of 0-8 on turf but he was placed off higher marks in last two attempts; each-way possibilities, provided he's back in similar form.

8/1

10/1

Form: 274

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Disappointing in the Wolverhampton event won by Everyoneknowsadave but that is flanked by two encouraging efforts, close fourth at Chelmsford (7f) latest; open to progress in handicaps.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(4)

11th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Kempton (AW)

Magic Glow

8st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Tate

prominent, weakened over 1f out

14/1

8th

5

(4)

11th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Kempton (AW)

Magic Glow

8st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Tate

All runs at 7f, showing fair form at Wolverhampton on debut and at Chelmsford last month; unplaced on last week's nursery debut at Lingfield (drawn wide) and improvement is required now upped to 1m.

14/1

8th

11

(10)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

11:50 Lingfield (AW)

Magic Glow

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Tate

Disappointing in the Wolverhampton event won by Everyoneknowsadave but that is flanked by two encouraging efforts, close fourth at Chelmsford (7f) latest; open to progress in handicaps.

10/1

Form: 7075

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to running-on fifth in Chelmsford maiden (6f) last month on AW debut; looks likely to prove suited by this extra furlong; one of two interesting handicap debutants for this yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

Rage Of Thunder

10st 0lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Back in prime form at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last month, coming from the rear to win cosily under a confident ride; quickly back up to career-high mark but still commands respect.

5/2

1st

3

(1)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Rage Of Thunder

10st 1lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Returned to form when keeping on for fifth at Sandown (5f, good) recently and he's on a handy mark on last year's best 6f form, including a near-miss over C&D (good to firm); firmly in calculations back up in trip.

11/2

5th

9

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:38 Sandown

Rage Of Thunder

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Only 1-15 and seems to have some quirks; quiet on two visits to Ascot in May and probably wants further than this as well.

25/1

Form: 7440

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
0-4 for Richard Hannon, down the field in 6f handicap at Kempton (AW debut) most recently; sold for 14,000gns later in October; best effort possibly flatters her; not a solid option.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(7)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Berning Hot

9st 6lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Her sole success came on turf and her recent Kempton second (1m) was comparable form; could go well back on the grass.

11/2

Form: 491 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly who took well to AW at Wolverhampton (upped to 7f) most recently and may build on that win; sold out of Kevin Philippart de Foy's stable for 50,000gns later in October.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

12

(15)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Beauty By My Side

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Joseph Parr

Returned to form in first-time cheekpieces when winning at Chelmsford last October; unplaced all four starts since and now returns from five months off.

25/1

11th

3

(1)

18th Feb 2026

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Beauty By My Side

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Joseph Parr

Returned to form in first-time cheekpieces when winning a 1m handicap at Chelmsford last October; three modest efforts followed and the headgear is now dispensed with.

25/1

10th

5

(7)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

13:32 Southwell (AW)

Beauty By My Side

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

Two AW wins, the latest at Chelmsford off 2lb lower last October; not so good twice since and could prove vulnerable back against male opposition.

12/1

16/1

Form: 6305

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Four-race maiden who has shown his best form in two AW attempts, fifth in Southwell handicap (7f) latest; however, chance of winning depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Silver Arrow

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Lemos De Souza

Record is just 1-11 and his best form is on AW; inconsistent sort to boot and looks far from certain to take advantage of lower mark back on turf.

14/1

5

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Silver Arrow

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Lemos De Souza

Record is just 1-11 and his best form is on AW; inconsistent sort to boot and looks far from certain to take advantage of lower mark back on turf.

14/1

7

(7)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silver Arrow

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lemos De Souza

Chelmsford nursery winner (7f, Polytrack) for Amy Murphy late last year and ran his best race of this campaign when beaten less than a length into third of ten at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last month; possible a stiffer test may suit him better, but still shortlisted from the same mark.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £117.20
Straight Forecast £86.97
Tricast £652.29
Trifecta £1257.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Blue Secret

SPOTLIGHT:

Sweet Fantastic

D Express:

Dannick

POSTDATA:

Everyoneknowsadave

The Times:

Solar Army

NEWMARKET:

Beauty By My Side

Daily Record:

Sweet Fantastic

The Star:

Dannick

Telegraph:

Blue Secret

The Guardian:

Blue Secret

Daily Mail:

Blue Secret

Daily Mirror:

Blue Secret

The Sun:

Blue Secret