January 06 / 19.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 15256- D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Both wins at Newmarket; ran encouragingly at Chelmsford (7f; second AW attempt) last month, coming from a difficult position and meeting traffic issues; likely player granted better luck.
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10th

2

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newmarket (July)

Wheres Freddy

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Stuart Williams

His win in July took C&D record to 3-4 (good to soft and good to firm); had a very awkward start here since and was soon tailed off (stablemate Cherry Cobbler was second) but, given his fine strike-rate here, he can't easily be left out.

10/1

9th

6

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:32 Newmarket (July)

Wheres Freddy

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

All four turf wins have been gained on this course (7f/1m); beaten around 9l in his first two runs this season but he returned to form when beating Jumby over C&D (good to firm) 13 days ago; only 2lb higher here and has leading claims if he can back that up.

7/2

1st

7

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

Wheres Freddy

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

All three wins on turf have been achieved on this course (7f/1m); beaten around 9l in two comeback outings in recent months but eased 3lb and capable of bouncing back to form to a form with a bang.

9/2

25/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 00708- D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Scored twice in Ireland in 2023; far from solid on his 2024 form for new stable; best watched unless the betting suggests he's expected to start 2025 in a better way.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

4

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Salisbury

The Caribbean

9st 8lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Heather Main

Didn't find much after travelling strongly at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last month but that was his first run since February and he's on a good mark if the outing brought him on.

12/1

7th

4

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

The Caribbean

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Heather Main

Won at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last December and was third there (7f) next time; absent since heavy defeat at Southwell (7f, AW) in February but he ran well last May following a break and should be fine back on turf and back down to 6f; not ruled out.

10/1

12th

6

(12)

20th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:58 Southwell (AW)

The Caribbean

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Notched his first win for this trainer at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in December and again ran well there when third having been drawn wide 39 days ago; another wide draw to contend with here but he holds solid claims.

6/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 62661- C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly over further for current stable but coped well with the return to 7f at Southwell nine days ago, taking record to 9-60; still well treated on historical data; shortlisted.
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2nd

5

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Gained his second C&D success when winning off a 2lb higher mark in February but he's been down the field in four starts since, including when missing the break at Lingfield 27 days ago; return to form is needed.

8/1

10th

4

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Well short of his best on his last three starts but he won off this mark at Southwell in early February (7f); capable on a good day but this isn't sure to be run to suit.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 55541- CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Generally consistent; opened her account with 3l success over C&D last month in a race that set up nicely (came from off the good pace); could defy a 7lb rise provided the cards again drop right.
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8th

3

(7)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Havana Force

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Marco Botti

Familiar sight over 7f on other AW tracks, now having her first go at this one; sole win was at Wolverhampton in December, coming from off a good pace, but she followed that with a modest show off this 7lb higher mark; 7lb claimer is now enlisted.

9/1

8th

3

(7)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Havana Force

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Marco Botti

Familiar sight over 7f on other AW tracks, now having her first go at this one; sole win was at Wolverhampton in December, coming from off a good pace, but she followed that with a modest show off this 7lb higher mark; 7lb claimer is now enlisted.

9/1

4th

3

(9)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Force

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Generally consistent; opened her account with 3l success over C&D last month in a race that set up nicely (came from off the good pace); could defy a 7lb rise provided the cards again drop right.

7/2

Form: 08798- CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins in 2023 for previous yard; lost his form in 2024, latterly for new stable; similar type to The Caribbean and is best watched unless the market speaks favourably.
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4th

13

(4)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eden Storm

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Hard to fault on the score of consistency this year but it's nearly two years since his last success and others appeal as likelier winners.

8/1

2nd

3

(7)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eden Storm

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Patrick Morris

Both wins came over C&D in 2023, but losing run now up to 17 despite a slipping mark; beaten only 3l into fifth of 13 at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) eight days ago and could play a part if building on that in the returning cheekpieces.

5/1

12

(7)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Eden Storm

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Both wins over 7f at Wolverhampton; has form at 1m, too, but he hasn't excelled himself in two C&D starts and others have stronger claims.

12/1

Form: 23117- CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Successful in last two C&D attempts, both Class 6 in November, but he's now higher in the weights and in a better grade; market drifter and ran accordingly here (8.5f) last Monday.
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5th

5

(6)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Course regular; his latest third (8.6f) was a remote one behind an easy winner but it was still a creditable effort; no sign of age denting his enthusiasm and he should make another bold bid.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harbour Vision

10st 6lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Scott Dixon

Three wins here in the winter to take his course tally to 11 but he's rather lost the plot since and doesn't often go beyond 7f these days; needs a revival.

33/1

7th
10 (6)
Circles

7/1

Form: 5503-3 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Irish mare whose record of 3-35 features a success over C&D (off just 1lb lower) this time last year; posted an encouraging effort (running-on third) back here on Saturday and is one to consider.
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12th

9

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Circles

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Anthony McCann

All four wins have come on AW over 7f, including here in March off 55; ran no sort of race when last seen here in July from a wide draw (much better draw here).

16/1

3

(13)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Circles

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Anthony McCann

All four wins from 45 attempts have come on AW over 7f; her last win was at this track in March from a mark of 55; well held in four starts since (one here and three on turf); not discounted now back on this surface.

12/1

3

(14)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:25 Fairyhouse

Circles

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Anthony McCann

All four wins on AW over 7f and well held at Ayr last month over 1m; has to prove herself on soft ground and others preferred.

25/1

20/1

Form: 87600- CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner at this venue and broke his turf duck last July; has lost his form since, however, and doesn't look as if he's about to take advantage of a reduced mark.
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11th

6

(5)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flatley

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Turf winner who has bagged four wins at this venue; returns following a two-month break (has gone well fresh) but he's more a place prospect than a win-only one.

20/1

2

(5)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:20 Ffos Las

Flatley

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Returned to form with 8.6f AW win in March and comes here after two good efforts over 1m on turf; drops in grade here and should be fine over this extended 7f; might be the answer.

7/2

8

(6)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

14:05 Haydock

Flatley

9st 10lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Four-time AW winner who returned to form when scoring at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March; record of 1-18 on turf but he went close at Chepstow (1m, good) last month and is a big player if he can back that up off unchanged mark.

5/2

Form: 41450- C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Scored at Wolverhampton (narrowly off 1lb lower) on most recent attempt in this grade, but isn't certain to repeat the form having failed to beat a rival last time (second run for new yard).
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9th

2

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Evocative Spark

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Three course wins in the first half of the year, the latest (6f, good) off a 3lb lower mark; his form has dipped on his last two starts but a revival wouldn't be a great surprise.

8/1

7th

7

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Three wins at Catterick this spring (7f/6f, good); reportedly never travelling when below par there at the end of May and has had a break since; runner-up here in 2024 on sole previous Haydock visit; not ruled out.

10/1

100/30

Form: 64332- BF

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent maiden for Charlie Fellowes and posted a solid effort (beat all bar a dual subsequent scorer) at this venue on last appearance; sold for 14,500gns since; possibilities off same mark.
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3rd

4

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

19:45 Nottingham

Mesaafi

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Ross Burdon

In good form at Windsor early in the summer but a couple of below-par efforts since, including back there; wants a proper test over an easy 5f and will need to bounce back to his best off this mark.

6/1

11th

11

(1)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:28 Windsor

Mesaafi

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Ended a losing sequence over 5f here in June; not at his best when beating just two in 5f Ascot handicap 16 days ago but no surprise to see him bounce back returned to this track.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £46.70
Straight Forecast £40.84
Tricast £125.27
Trifecta £190.20

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Mesaafi

RP RATINGS:

Fools Rush In

SPOTLIGHT:

Where's Freddy

The Guardian:

Havana Force

The Times:

Mesaafi

Daily Mail:

Mesaafi

Daily Mirror:

Mesaafi

Daily Record:

Mesaafi

Telegraph:

Where's Freddy

POSTDATA:

Fools Rush In

D Express:

Fools Rush In

The Sun:

Fools Rush In

The Star:

Fools Rush In