December 16 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
10 (1)
Bungle Bay

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 195903 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Has registered all wins at this venue, the most recent off 2lb higher in March; best effort since when placed here last time; nicely handicapped and enters calculations.
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4th

2

(11)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Leicester

Bungle Bay

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have been at Wolverhampton and he went close in a classified event there (7f) last Tuesday; record of 0-12 on turf but he has placed form in this sphere and he seems fairly versatile ground-wise; key player.

11/4

2nd

2

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bungle Bay

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have come here, five over this trip including in a 0-55 handicap six weeks ago; 1-1 at this level and very much respected.

5/1

2nd

5

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bungle Bay

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

All eight wins have been at this track (five over C&D) but has been below his best this year and doesn't look ready to strike.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form: 770120 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 120 since wearing blinkers, latest effort best forgiven (did too much up front); won here in October and can't be dismissed in the retained blinds.
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6th

9

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Ravenglass

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Strong at the finish when winning a C&D handicap last May off 1lb higher; retains all his ability, in the frame on his last two start, and going back over this trip will suit; one of two runners for the stable.

11/2

4th

2

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:35 Chepstow

Ravenglass

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Last of five wins came at this track (7f) in May 2025 off this mark; returned to form when beaten a head here (7f, good) 12 days ago but not sure the step back to 6f for the first time since February 2024 will be in his favour.

7/2

2nd

8

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:03 Chepstow

Ravenglass

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

C&D win last May came off a 1lb higher mark; promising seasonal return in April but two lesser runs have followed; stable also run Sioux Warrior.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £6.90

Form: 647627 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Has gained both wins off higher marks, including over C&D; attractively weighted but just isn't guaranteed to give her running, having proved inconsistent of late.
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4

(8)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Close second in a 6f course classified last month but not in the same form at Southwell twice since, taking her record to 2-39; Liam Bailey in form but others are still preferred

12/1

11th

6

(12)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Liam Bailey

C&D winner two years ago but that remains her last success; close second at this level at Newcastle last month (6f) but faded into sixth over C&D a fortnight ago; capable of a prominent showing.

7/1

6th

5

(6)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Won a C&D fillies' handicap in March 2024; hasn't won since, but was a creditable second in a 6f classified at Newcastle last week; has an each-way chance back up in trip.

6/1

Form: 222359 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has a modest strike-rate but was holding his form well on turf/AW until below par last week (poor draw); however, not sure what to expect with usual hood removed.
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8th

7

(9)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:35 Chepstow

Diamondsinthesand

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Raced exclusively in sprints for the last year or so and has been this far only twice; doesn't arrive in much form and others have more pressing claims.

8/1

6th

10

(12)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:25 Chepstow

Diamondsinthesand

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Three-time winner (around 6f) in 2025 but he's yet to hit top form in a trio of runs this season, seventh of 13 at Nottingham (5f) 18 days ago.

14/1

7th

5

(14)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Diamondsinthesand

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Adrian Wintle

All of his four turf wins have been on good or slower including heavy; his last win was at Bath (5.6f) last September but he's finished down the field there in his last three runs; now drops back in grade but he needs to rediscover his spark; regular hood is removed.

25/1

14/1

Form: 902560

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent maiden who isn't sure to give his running, let alone win; however, ran well (close second) off 2lb higher on sole C&D attempt and has possibilities returned to this venue.
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8th

1

(5)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Shabab

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Currently 1-33 and the fact he's been beaten at 7-2 or shorter ten times tells its own story; will again be popular under Rossa Ryan after a solid second to Arlecchino's Rex in a C&D handicap a fortnight ago though.

5/2

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 377047

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who has inconsistent form; however, last two efforts (6f) suggest this return to 7f is a plus; could go well off a reduced mark.
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6th

3

(6)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dazitoo

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ed Walker

Eight-race maiden who has inconsistent form; however, last two efforts (6f) suggest this return to 7f is a plus; could go well off a reduced mark.

14/1

6th

3

(6)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dazitoo

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ed Walker

took keen hold, midfield, bumped soon after start, no extra final 110yds

14/1

7th

5

(12)

4th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Dazitoo

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ed Walker

in rear, ran on final furlong, never dangerous

10/1

8/1

Form: 024758 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Completed a Polytrack double in January and placed several times since; hindered by wide trip at Chelmsford most recently; 0-8 on Tapeta but current mark is workable.
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3

20th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

14:42 Stratford

Heerathetrack

11st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Mark Usher

Modest 7f/1m handicapper on the Flat; pulled hard when tailed off on only previous run over hurdles in November 2023 (2m, good to soft); best watched for now.

40/1

4

(13)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Heerathetrack

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

7f and 1m course winner, the latter coming when 4lb lower in March; has been competitive from this mark in two of his three subsequent starts; each-way player.

10/1

Form: 065464 CD BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Successful over C&D in February/March and looks well treated on that form; close fourth here in two of last three starts; good chance provided he's aided by reapplied cheekpieces.
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4th

5

(6)

5th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bossy Parker

9st 4lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Winning for the third time at Wolverhampton, and his first over further than 7f, when landing a C&D handicap in March; his stamina looked stretched by 9.4f when fourth 18 days ago; not ruled out back down in distance.

5/2

4th

8

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bossy Parker

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

His third win here when holding on grimly last month (8.6f), ending a two-year losing streak; only 2lb higher but he wouldn't be an obvious one to follow up and has never raced over quite this far.

12/1

1st

3

(3)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bossy Parker

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

All four wins at 7f, two on this track, but he lost out only narrowly over C&D in January (Lhebayeb third); found less over 1m at Newcastle (favourite) last month but is of more interest back at Wolverhampton.

5/1

Form: 779942 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Six-time turf scorer who has been kept to about 1m since April 2023; ran well at Bath most recently; only 2-30 on AW and drops back in trip but has a C&D win on his CV.
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3rd

3

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:43 Bath

Eye Of The Water

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ronald Harris

This veteran hasn't tasted success for nearly three years; he ran okay over C&D two starts ago and when sixth at Ffos Las last week but more is needed.

11/1

6th

6

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ffos Las

Eye Of The Water

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ronald Harris

Having his 105th career start and the last of his eight wins was in August 2023; beaten 4.5l into third at Bath last time and others appeal more.

14/1

3rd

11

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Eye Of The Water

8st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ronald Harris

Has plenty of C&D form to his name, including two wins, but his losing run is approaching three years; place claims but likely vulnerable for win purposes.

12/1

3/1

Form: 304232 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Five-time course winner, including twice under Rossa Ryan; 0-15 this year but is knocking at the door, having produced form figures of 4232 (all here) in last four runs, close second latest; respected.
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7th

2

(5)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Plumette

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Loughnane

Easy win in a 7f handicap last month but that race rather fell apart and the handicapper took no chances with a 6lb hike; unable to threaten back here 17 days ago; effective over C&D but others appeal more.

10/1

7th

7

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Plumette

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Loughnane

Back to winning ways when readily accounting for seven rivals over C&D 12 days ago; the short-priced favourite fluffed the start there and the race may not have taken much winning; a 6lb rise asks a stiffer question of her.

5/1

7th

7

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Plumette

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Loughnane

slowly into stride, towards rear throughout

5/1

33/1

Form: 770880

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
6f winner for previous yard; holds weak claims on his form for current stable; new headgear needs to make a difference.
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8th

5

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Morning Suit

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Seems only poor nowadays and he failed to beat a rival in 8.5f handicap here in March; others are much preferred.

25/1

11th

10

(4)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Morning Suit

9st 0lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

6f winner on Polytrack as 2yo but he's had a poor time of it since the summer of 2024, in handicaps and classified events, and has stamina to prove over new trip.

50/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £143.70
Straight Forecast £192.18
Tricast £6210.72
Trifecta £3963.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Plumette

The Times:

Bungle Bay

D Express:

Bossy Parker

The Guardian:

Bungle Bay

RP RATINGS:

Plumette

POSTDATA:

Plumette

Telegraph:

Plumette

Daily Mail:

Plumette

Daily Mirror:

Plumette

The Sun:

Plumette

The Star:

Plumette

Daily Record:

Plumette