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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7th

8

(2)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Goodwood

Sandscreendeliverd

9st 1lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Peter Crate

Just the one win to his name from 18 attempts but it came off this mark; poor run at Epsom two weeks ago but that was 6f and today's trip should be more suitable; the addition of blinkers could give him the necessary lift.

10/1

8th

8

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Epsom

Sandscreendeliverd

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Peter Crate

Went close off slightly higher marks on consecutive starts in May (6f/5f) and comes here after two respectable 5f thirds at Lingfield (AW/turf) last month; no surprise if he features.

7/1

3rd

6

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

20:30 Lingfield

Sandscreendeliverd

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Peter Crate

Just 1-16 but his win was over C&D (good) last summer; has been up and down this season but he had a near-miss at Goodwood in May and was a fair third on AW here last time; usually races prominently and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.

11/2

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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4th

2

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Sarafina Mshairi

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Has shown all of her AW form on Tapeta; below best in a light 2026 campaign but is well treated provided she's resurgent on Polytrack debut; 1lb below last winning mark.

14/1

6th

7

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Sarafina Mshairi

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Well beaten on both runs this year (5f), here most recently, and a major turnaround is necessary; however, the form of the stable catches the eye and she won over C&D last October; back up in trip today; interesting.

16/1

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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5th

1

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

13:50 Epsom

Em Four

10st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Prominent racer; arrives on the back of a Brighton win (5.3f, good to firm) last week, form boosted by the runner-up's win on Friday; took this race 12 months ago off a 7lb lower mark; lots to like but the suitability of ground slower than good is still to be proven.

7/2

1st

1

(5)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:30 Brighton

Em Four

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Back on his last successful mark (AW) and wins at Epsom and Chepstow (both on good ground) last summer suggest today's course should be fine; won't mind the return to 5f, either, having been pestered in front last time, and is one to consider.

7/1

5th

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

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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6th

5

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:37 Ffos Las

Sundiata Keita

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: John & Rhys Flint

0-16 and he failed to beat a rival in 6f Windsor handicap last time after a very slow start; not one to rely on.

8/1

12th

5

(1)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:25 Windsor

Sundiata Keita

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

0-15, albeit with competitive form off higher marks; easily best show this season was his Chepstow second on penultimate start; tried blinkers latest and now reverts to last season's cheekpieces; his yard won this race last year and a case can be made but others are more compelling.

9/1

4th

5

(6)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:06 Chepstow

Sundiata Keita

9st 2lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: John & Rhys Flint

0-14 but has competitive form off higher marks and was runner-up over 5f here two weeks ago; won't be hindered by returning to 6f and blinkers might give him a lift.

9/2

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