December 26 / 15.27 Fontwell

15.27

Soft

BetMGM: It’s Showtime Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £2450.7
  • 2m 1f 162y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000euros foal, £25,000 3yo; eighth foal; half-brother to winners Two Socks (1m AW; RPR 74) and Clarice (Greek 6f/7f); dam Listed-placed 1m2f winner (103), half-sister to 1m-1m4f winner Purple Magic; well beaten in his sole point; trainer not known in recent years for bumper winners.
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2

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:15 Lingfield

By George

11st 4lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Lawney Hill

prominent, lost position but in touch with leaders 5th, struggling after 6th, weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

33/1

2

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:15 Lingfield

By George

11st 4lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Lawney Hill

Well beaten in his sole point and modest form when third of six in a bumper at Fontwell (2m2f, soft; 12-1) on Boxing Day; work to do.

33/1

6

27th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Wetherby

By George

11st 2lb

T: Lawney Hill

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam bumper winner, sister to winners Hunters Hoof (useful 2m-2m4f hurdle) and Rosie And Millie (2m hurdle), half-sister to winners Anightinlambourn (2m-3m1f hurdle/chase) and Radetsky March (2m4f/2m5f chase); trainer 19% in bumpers (last five seasons); market check suggested.
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4th

1

23rd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

17:00 Fontwell

Chivalrous George

11st 7lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Suzy Smith

held up in rear, struggling 7f out, went fourth final furlong, stayed on

16/1

Form: 4 BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
16,000gns 3yo; third foal; half-brother to 1m winner Noble Patron (RPR 91); dam unraced half-sister to US 1m2f Grade 1 winner Hibaayeb (dam of 1m 2yo Group 1/1m1f Grade 1 winner Wuheida); should be better for his debut experience at Hereford; not written off.
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7th

8

(2)

3rd Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Desert Guest

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Minor form in two bumpers and well beaten in three AW maidens at about 1m; makes his handicap debut for respected trainer/jockey combination, but not sure the big step up in trip is the answer.

9/1

8th

1

(8)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Desert Guest

10st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Looked a non-stayer in two bumpers late last year; two runs in Tapeta maidens this month don't suggest he's the answer.

50/1

8th

1

(8)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Desert Guest

10st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Looked a non-stayer in two bumpers late last year; two runs in Tapeta maidens this month don't suggest he's the answer.

50/1

Form: 3

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner (sole start); made a promising rules debut when under 4l third in a Newton Abbot bumper (heavy) in October; tongue-tie goes on; big player.
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7th

1

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 178y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Gentleman Toboot

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Point/bumper winner who made it 2-2 over hurdles when beating subsequent Dovecote winner Klub De Reve under a penalty at Exeter (2m, good to soft); however, he was turned over at odds-on at Leicester later in December and needs to bounce back.

10/1

2

29th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 122y

Class 3

13:23 Newton Abbot

Gentleman Toboot

11st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

All four runs have been on soft or heavy ground; Irish point winner who had form figures of 312 in bumpers last season and he was progressive in that sphere; returns after wind surgery but he could have a good future over hurdles and he's an interesting contender.

100/30

2

29th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 122y

Class 3

13:23 Newton Abbot

Gentleman Toboot

11st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

All four runs have been on soft or heavy ground; Irish point winner who had form figures of 312 in bumpers last season and he was progressive in that sphere; returns after wind surgery but he could have a good future over hurdles and he's an interesting contender.

100/30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£9,000 3yo; second foal; dam 2m1f/2m4f chase winner, half-sister to smart winners Jubilatoire (French 2m1f-2m6f hurdle/chase) and Jatiluwih (2m3f-2m5f hurdle/chase); trainer 7% in bumpers (last five seasons); check the market for clues.
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6th

3

8th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

14:30 Fontwell

Graeme The Grey

11st 5lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Nick Gifford

Showed some promise in his bumpers but was well held when fourth here (2m1f, good to soft) on recent hurdling debut and has a lot to find with the principals.

50/1

4th

1

27th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

16:00 Fontwell

Graeme The Grey

11st 5lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Nick Gifford

Showed a bit in bumpers, though was no closer than 16l in any of them; best watched on this hurdling introduction.

25/1

1

14th Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:10 Fakenham

Graeme The Grey

11st 7lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Beaten some 16l at Fontwell (soft) but the winner is looking a nice prospect; however, the other two with experience showed that bit more on their debuts.

7/1

Form: P4

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up here on debut (good to soft) in May but showed promise on his recent return in a Lingfield AW bumper; has something to build on now and is not written off.
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6

(6)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Kevano Breeze

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Madgwick

Record of 0-3 in bumpers and 0-4 on Flat; however, ran promisingly (stayed on for third) in C&D handicap when last seen; possibilities provided he builds on that May effort.

12/1

6

(6)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Kevano Breeze

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Madgwick

Record of 0-3 in bumpers and 0-4 on Flat; however, ran promisingly (stayed on for third) in C&D handicap when last seen; possibilities provided he builds on that May effort.

12/1

6

(6)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Kevano Breeze

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Madgwick

Record of 0-3 in bumpers and 0-4 on Flat; however, ran promisingly (stayed on for third) in C&D handicap when last seen; possibilities provided he builds on that May effort.

12/1

Betting Forcast

12/1 By George, 7/1 Chivalrous George, 4/1 Desert Guest, 4/6 Gentleman Toboot, 9/1 Graeme The Grey, 16/1 Kevano Breeze

Non-runners

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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gentleman Toboot

Daily Mirror:

Edward Sexton

RP RATINGS:

Gentleman Toboot

POSTDATA:

Gentleman Toboot

WEST COUNTRY:

Gentleman Toboot

The Times:

Gentleman Toboot

Telegraph:

Gentleman Toboot

The Guardian:

Gentleman Toboot

Daily Mail:

Gentleman Toboot

D Express:

Gentleman Toboot

The Sun:

Gentleman Toboot

The Star:

Gentleman Toboot

Daily Record:

Gentleman Toboot