December 14 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

Standard

BetMGM: It’s Showtime Novice ‘Confined’ Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C & D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3402
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Novice ‘Confined’ Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C & D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made an encouraging debut (nearly made all) in 6f maiden at Southwell one month ago; should cope with this drop in trip; leading claims.
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3rd

3

(7)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trouble Man

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Dual sprint winner for previous yard; best effort for new stable when fifth over C&D on penultimate start; chance of faring better partly depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

12/1

12th

4

(2)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Trouble Man

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Oli Rix

Not beaten far into fifth at Wolverhampton seven weeks ago (7f), his second run for new connections; dropping to a stiff 6f should help and he still has time on his side.

12/1

5

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:28 Doncaster

Trouble Man

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won a 5f novice at Wolverhampton on his second start and followed up in a 6f handicap at Kempton in January; absent since finishing down the field in a Listed race at Chantilly (6.5f, AW) in March; should be capable of better but raced exclusively on AW and the suitability of heavy going has to be taken on trust.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished over 3l behind Trouble Man at Southwell but shaped as if this shorter trip may suit; blinkers worn that day are removed.
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4th

5

(4)

10th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

14:30 Nottingham

Miss Funky Monk

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

Improved with each of her three starts this winter, running out a cosy winner of a 5f maiden at Wolverhampton when last seen 126 days ago; brings potential to this handicap debut and she's not ruled out.

100/30

4th

5

(4)

10th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

14:30 Nottingham

Miss Funky Monk

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

Improved with each of her three starts this winter, running out a cosy winner of a 5f maiden at Wolverhampton when last seen 126 days ago; brings potential to this handicap debut and she's not ruled out.

100/30

1st

8

(9)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Funky Monk

8st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Clover

raced in second, pressed leader over 2f out, nudged along to lead over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, kept on well

5/2

9/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 2

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising second over 6f here last month and looks open to progress; dam 5f winner; one of two noteworthy runners for his stable.
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3rd

8

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Sandscreendeliverd

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Peter Crate

Poor effort last time will need forgiving but he's always been capable of the odd stinker; better drawn than for two runs here early in the year and it wouldn't be a shock to see him bounce back.

14/1

9th

8

(8)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:38 Sandown

Sandscreendeliverd

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Peter Crate

Only 1-14 but he's a strong traveller who only narrowly missed out at Lingfield (6f) and Goodwood (5f, good) before a midfield finish at Windsor where never really involved; has a big effort in him.

15/2

5th

2

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Sandscreendeliverd

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Peter Crate

Record of 1-13 but he's been knocking on the door at Lingfield (6f, AW) and Goodwood (5f, good) this spring; up another 2lb but this strong traveller was only just caught last time and the first three pulled clear in that race; key player.

9/2

Form: 43

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Solid start to her career, having finished fourth at Southwell then third over C&D; again has frame possibilities.
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8th

2

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Sarafina Mshairi

9st 12lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Signed off for 2025 with 6f success here in October; looked rusty after seven months off when ninth of ten in 5f Windsor handicap last month; should strip sharper here.

8/1

9th

12

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Sarafina Mshairi

9st 1lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Both wins have been on Tapeta and latest was at Southwell (6f) in her final run last season; 4lb higher on her return but she's still lightly raced on turf and should be unfazed by this drop back in trip; needs watching in market.

8/1

Form: 7

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had wind surgery since achieving little at Bath (5.7f) in June; market may prove best guide on this second start.
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4

(5)

30th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:45 Windsor

Just Like Magic

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

Again hung left when winning a small-field Polytrack handicap in February; absent for four months since a poor effort off this mark at Chelmsford and goes in a first-time tongue-tie here (had a wind op last autumn).

8/1

6th

2

(1)

8th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Just Like Magic

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Owen Burrows

Going the right way and made his handicap debut a winning one in four-runner race at Lingfield (5f; 8-1) last month, quickening to lead last 100 yards; open to further improvement and should go well again.

11/4

1st

3

(1)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Just Like Magic

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Owen Burrows

Form figures of 753 reflect that he's moving steadily in the right direction; hung left the last twice, perhaps still green; interesting handicap debutant, with another step forward possible.

100/30

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 4

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed clear promise with his fourth-place finish in 6f event at Kempton; out of a 5f winner for his yard; interesting dropped in distance.
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5

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Em Four

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Two turf wins last summer and three AW wins this year, the latest at Wolverhampton in April; ran well when third of five at Salisbury next time but three lesser runs have followed and he needs to raise his game.

12/1

8th

5

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Em Four

9st 7lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Two turf wins last summer and three AW wins this year, the latest at Wolverhampton in April; ran well when third of five at Salisbury next time but two lesser runs have followed and he needs to raise his game.

20/1

7th

1

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:13 Sandown

Em Four

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Has won over 6f and 5f on the AW since March and he's perfectly capable on turf, though perhaps not on ground easier than good judged on latest run at Chepstow.

10/1

Form:

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in 6f event at Kempton having been friendless in the betting; opposed.
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4th

8

(6)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diligent Madam

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: David Evans

prominent, pushed along over 3f out, weakened from over 2f out

10/1

4th

8

(6)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diligent Madam

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: David Evans

prominent, pushed along over 3f out

10/1

9th

8

(6)

31st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:14 Lingfield (AW)

Diligent Madam

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: David Evans

Modest form in two sprint runs this month; significant improvement required for the longer trip.

33/1

Form: 53 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Favourite for a couple of 6f contests, close third at Newcastle latest; drop to 5f shouldn't be an issue; major contender on form.
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5th

4

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:11 Chepstow

Sundiata Keita

8st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: John & Rhys Flint

12-race maiden making his seasonal/stable debut following nine-month absence; down to a career-low mark but probably best watched for now.

16/1

9th

6

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:22 Bath

Sundiata Keita

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Joe Ponting

11-race maiden who isn't progressing; has run well over C&D on a couple of occasions this year but he looks opposable on balance.

12/1

8th

7

(5)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Sundiata Keita

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Joe Ponting

Ten-race maiden; three good runs from four attempts for his new stable but he will need to pull out extra if he is to break his duck.

12/1

50/1

Form: 005

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced gelding who has weak claims on form and doesn't appear to be crying out for this drop in distance.
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5th

6

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Newmarket (July)

Dovey Moon

9st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

A stout stayer over 1m and Salisbury's stiff test suited him in May (good) where he overcame trouble in running to lead near the line; has had excuses since but he has a good run in him if this is truly run.

7/1

3rd

2

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:00 Pontefract

Dovey Moon

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Record of 4-9 in 1m events on turf, most recently scoring at Salisbury on penultimate start; well held in competitive 1m2f event latest; drop back to ideal trip is the angle with him.

5/1

100/1

Form: 90

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor chance on her 6f efforts; refused to enter stalls on latest intended start.
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13

(7)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:17 Leicester

Leading Star Girl

9st 3lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

Hasn't really threatened in any of her nine races, in handicaps over 7f-1m4f for the last six; wore cheekpieces on last two outings.

66/1

13

(7)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:17 Leicester

Leading Star Girl

9st 3lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

Hasn't really threatened in any of her nine races, in handicaps over 7f-1m4f for the last six; wore cheekpieces on last two outings.

66/1

9

(8)

21st May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Chepstow

Leading Star Girl

8st 10lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Mark Usher

Hasn't really threatened in any of her eight races and the cheekpieces did nothing last time; has raced from 5f to 1m2f.

50/1

50/1

Form: 00

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has two duck eggs (over 6f/7f) next to her name; towards the bottom of this pack on figures.
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11th

10

(5)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nick Of Time

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Michael Bell

Has two duck eggs (over 6f/7f) next to her name; towards the bottom of this pack on figures.

50/1

11th

10

(5)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nick Of Time

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Michael Bell

Has two duck eggs (over 6f/7f) next to her name; towards the bottom of this pack on figures.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.80
Straight Forecast £5.12
Trifecta £43.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Trouble Man

RP RATINGS:

Sundiata Keita

POSTDATA:

Sandscreendeliverd

The Times:

Trouble Man

Daily Mail:

Trouble Man

D Express:

Trouble Man

The Sun:

Trouble Man

The Star:

Trouble Man

Daily Record:

Trouble Man

Telegraph:

Sundiata Keita

Daily Mirror:

Sundiata Keita

LAMBOURN:

Sandscreendeliverd