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Standard To SlowBetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap
- Prize money: £4972.3
- 0m 7f 1y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Snow
Abandoned
Form: 64954- D
Last run: 65 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (16) |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 215y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
On a good mark and this is weaker than the races he has contested on his last three starts; a well-run 6f shouldn't be a problem and he is a key player despite his wide stall. |
14/1 |
|
7th 9 (4) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 216y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Three-time AW winner who has made the frame four times on turf this summer (6f-7.6f); disappointed on latest outing, having been restless in the stalls, but his current mark is workable and he'll be fine over today's trip. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 90447- D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (10) |
2nd Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
3-35, with the latest success coming at Lingfield (7f, AW) in December off a mark 8lb higher than today's; never featured over this trip at Wolverhampton 31 days ago and better is needed. |
20/1 |
|
7th 2 (4) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Three wins, and most racing, come over 7f, including when making all on his second start for this yard on Polytrack off 6lb higher in the winter; not at his best lately and, while well drawn, may not get his own way as he likes back down in trip. |
16/1 |
|
7th 6 (7) |
20th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Made all to win a 7f AW handicap at Lingfield in December, his second start for Mark Loughnane; in and out since that success but no doubt he is handicapped to go well and he has run well over C&D in the past (including finishing second in this race year off 4lb higher); one to consider with Billy Loughnane back in the saddle. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 73123- CD BF
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (1) |
1st Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Struggled on turf on two of his last three starts (ran well over 6f here in between) but that hasn't done his mark any harm; a strongly run race at this trip would suit; likely to go well. |
15/2 |
|
6th 5 (3) |
21st Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Had a productive time on AW over the winter and he's held his form well enough; the only real blip since November came when disappointing at Windsor on his penultimate start which now raises doubts back on turf. |
12/1 |
|
9 (5) |
1st Jun 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
His form dipped on turf three weeks ago but he was in fine form on AW over the winter, winning twice at Lingfield and going close over C&D last month; perhaps a shade high in the weights for a race as competitive as this one. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 18585- CD
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (8) |
10th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
His last win was 11 months ago but he's a reliable type who has been placed at Chester (7.6f, good) and Chelmsford (7f, AW) in last two runs; finished behind Finbar's Lad last time but he's 5lb better off with that rival and should go well again back on turf. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 1 (9) |
1st Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Ran respectably at Chester returned to turf last time; he's 0-8 this year but remains favourably treated, being 6lb below last winning mark; three-time C&D scorer. |
15/2 |
|
1 (5) |
13th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
On a losing run but he arrives in decent nick, sixth of nine in 7f Chelmsford handicap 50 days ago; one to consider after a break. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 27262- CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (1) |
25th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Dual 7f course winner; 7f wins at Doncaster and Yarmouth last month, the latter off 7lb lower, but he wasn't suited by a modestly run race at the former track ten days ago; left the impression he's still in form and he holds claims returned to 1m. |
8/1 |
|
8th 5 (12) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Ended a losing run over C&D in July and quickly followed up with comfortable success in 7f Yarmouth handicap 18 days ago; up another 7lb now but very much one to consider in his hat-trick bid. |
4/1 |
|
1st 2 (5) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Had his ideal combination of fast ground and a strong pace when back to winning form at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) ten days ago; only 2lb higher and much respected if this pans out in a similar way, which looks a possibility. |
3/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 00619- CD
Last run: 67 days
W: 9st 4lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (7) |
12th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Can lead; all eight wins on the AW, five over this C&D; faded into midfield having been drawn wide here in May and soft ground can be given as an excuse for failing to beat a rival at Goodwood (1m) two months ago; could go well back on this surface. |
12/1 |
|
8th 6 (6) |
12th Jun 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Can lead; multiple AW wins at 7f and 1m but he's 0-14 on turf and it's a long time since he's been any threat on grass; up against it in only his fifth turf start in the last two years. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 45634- CD BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (9) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 75y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Races prominently; easy winner of this 12 months ago when only 2lb lower and he returns on the back of some solid efforts, the latest over 6f which has to bode well; good chance. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 2 (3) |
26th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Prominent racer; series of good runs at around 7f since May; slipping down the weights and should be a key player back at 6f. |
4/1 |
|
4th 6 (6) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Kickstarted 2026 with 6f success at Southwell off 2lb higher; respectable third of ten over 7f at Epsom (good) 17 days ago; successful on his previous outing over C&D; this prominent racer is capable of making a bold bid. |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 88038- D
Last run: 116 days
W: 9st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (10) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
On much reduced mark but this Kempton specialist has not won since 2022 and has form figures of 90068079 this year; cheekpieces return on his second run after a break but he needs a major revival back up in trip. |
12/1 |
|
9th 5 (7) |
18th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Prolific course winner but the latest of them was back in April 2022; now rated 32lb lower but he wasn't in much form earlier in the year; could revive after his break; stable also run Galel; betting can guide. |
12/1 |
|
7th 2 (6) |
5th May 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Eight-time course winner who is 12lb lower than when a close third over C&D last September; a market check is advised but this 10yo has struggled this year (including here) and is without a win since April 2022. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 60836- D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (7) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Fully effective over C&D and fine on good to soft (more to prove on soft); unplaced at Brighton last time but beaten under 3l despite being allowed to coast home in the final 100 yards having seen no daylight; should be in the thick of it. |
9/2 |
|
11th 3 (9) |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 215y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Only midfield in this race 12 months ago when rated 3lb lower; she found only an unexposed 3yo too strong at Epsom 24 days ago and holds each-way claims again. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 1 (3) |
30th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
C&D winner; creditable fourth in a stronger C&D handicap three weeks ago; dropped 1lb and likely to give it another good go. |
7/2 |
Verdict
G’Daay makes the shortlist having dropped 1lb below his last winning mark, but the vote goes to THAPA VC who only just failed to get up over C&D ten days ago. He can go one better from the same mark (1lb well in). Monsieur Beaulieu finished just half a length behind the selection last time and again shouldn’t be far away.[David Bellingham]