January 11 / 17.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.30

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3264-1 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Comfortably justified good support last Saturday, taking his C&D and January records to 2-2 (registered the other success 12 months ago); likely to cope with going back up 7lb; highly respected.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(1)

11th Jan 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

City Cyclone

10st 1lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Comfortably justified good support last Saturday, taking his C&D and January records to 2-2 (registered the other success 12 months ago); likely to cope with going back up 7lb; highly respected.

5/4

1st

1

(1)

11th Jan 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

City Cyclone

10st 1lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Comfortably justified good support last Saturday, taking his C&D and January records to 2-2 (registered the other success 12 months ago); likely to cope with going back up 7lb; highly respected.

5/4

6

(3)

4th Jan 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

City Cyclone

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Respectable 1m efforts of late but perhaps this is more his trip, having gone close returned to it at Lingfield in November and now having his first C&D run since seen to good effect here this time last year; can go well off a favourable mark.

11/4

20/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 8600-8 CD BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Record is just 2-36; performed below market expectations in Southwell classified event most recently, consequently failing to stage a revival, and still has a doubt over current form.
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1st

11

(9)

15th Jan 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:40 Southwell (AW)

Van Zant

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Best AW form over 1m here, winning last March and in the frame in six of nine starts; returned to form when runner-up at Wolverhampton (7f) on Saturday; has a bit to find on these terms but not out of it.

10/1

1st

11

(9)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:40 Southwell (AW)

Van Zant

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Best AW form over 1m here, winning last March and in the frame in six of nine starts; returned to form when runner-up at Wolverhampton (7f) on Saturday; has a bit to find on these terms but not out of it.

10/1

2nd

8

(6)

11th Jan 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Van Zant

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ruth Carr

Record is just 2-36; performed below market expectations in Southwell classified event most recently, consequently failing to stage a revival, and still has a doubt over current form.

20/1

OUR TIP

13/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 0507-3

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who ran well (close third) over 6f at Southwell most recently, while shaping as if this return to 7f will suit; possibilities, provided he takes well to added cheeckpieces.
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3rd

3

(4)

11th Jan 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Radiant Angel

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

Eight-race maiden who ran well (close third) over 6f at Southwell most recently, while shaping as if this return to 7f will suit; possibilities, provided he takes well to added cheeckpieces.

13/2

3rd

3

(4)

11th Jan 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Radiant Angel

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

Eight-race maiden who ran well (close third) over 6f at Southwell most recently, while shaping as if this return to 7f will suit; possibilities, provided he takes well to added cheeckpieces.

13/2

3rd

2

(3)

4th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Radiant Angel

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

Seven-race maiden; not at his best in four handicaps, tongue-tied when seventh of 11 at Wolverhampton (7f) just before Christmas; needs to up his game but at least the handicapper is showing some leniency.

12/1

Form: 38445- D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Only 1-25 and needs to improve on her December efforts but has become well treated on best form, such as close second over C&D in November; connections also run Heavenly Fire.
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7th

6

(8)

18th Jan 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buttercross Flyer

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

midfield but in touch with leaders on outer

20/1

7th

6

(8)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buttercross Flyer

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

midfield but in touch with leaders on outer

20/1

4th

7

(8)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buttercross Flyer

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Only 1-25 and needs to improve on her December efforts but has become well treated on best form, such as close second over C&D in November; connections also run Heavenly Fire.

14/1

15/2

Form: 71435- C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Rested a few weeks since his busy December spell that featured a success at Lingfield and close third at Kempton, both over 7f; drop back to this trip looks ideal on recent evidence.
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5th

4

(9)

11th Jan 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Voltaic

9st 5lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Rested a few weeks since his busy December spell that featured a success at Lingfield and close third at Kempton, both over 7f; drop back to this trip looks ideal on recent evidence.

15/2

5th

4

(9)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Voltaic

9st 5lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Rested a few weeks since his busy December spell that featured a success at Lingfield and close third at Kempton, both over 7f; drop back to this trip looks ideal on recent evidence.

15/2

5th

2

(9)

21st Dec 2024

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Voltaic

9st 7lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Two C&D wins in 2022; gained his third win in 2024 when scooting clear at Lingfield this month (7f) but beaten twice off the same mark since and now has a 5lb rise to contend with.

8/1

7/2

Form: 5353-1 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Opened her account in C&D contest on Tuesday, overcoming a tardy start as she was helped by the strong pace; 5lb penalty may not be insurmountable, provided the cards again drop right.
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8th

2

(7)

18th Jan 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heavenly Fire

9st 8lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Down weights by the time she got off the mark, over C&D this month; not far behind a subsequent winner here four days later but didn't look in peak form (only a week ago); claims on the earlier win.

6/1

8th

2

(7)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heavenly Fire

9st 8lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Down weights by the time she got off the mark, over C&D this month; not far behind a subsequent winner here four days later but didn't look in peak form (only a week ago); claims on the earlier win.

6/1

6th

6

(5)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heavenly Fire

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Opened her account in C&D contest on Tuesday, overcoming a tardy start as she was helped by the strong pace; 5lb penalty may not be insurmountable, provided the cards again drop right.

7/2

Form: 4279-8

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Raced only at about 6f, winning twice (on turf); slowly away and made no impact at Newcastle last week on debut for new stable; something to prove upped in distance.
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7th

2

(5)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

11:35 Lingfield (AW)

Art Fantastique

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Mark Usher

slowly away, in rear

8/1

7th

2

(5)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

11:35 Lingfield (AW)

Art Fantastique

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Mark Usher

slowly away, in rear

8/1

7th

5

(2)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Art Fantastique

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mark Usher

Raced only at about 6f, winning twice (on turf); slowly away and made no impact at Newcastle last week on debut for new stable; something to prove upped in distance.

16/1

Form: 03797-

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Recorded sole success over 6f; not particularly solid on his sprint form for new yard but shapes as if this return to 7f is possibly worth exploring; may raise his game.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(3)

11th Jan 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

8st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Recorded sole success over 6f; not particularly solid on his sprint form for new yard but shapes as if this return to 7f is possibly worth exploring; may raise his game.

12/1

8th

9

(3)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

8st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Recorded sole success over 6f; not particularly solid on his sprint form for new yard but shapes as if this return to 7f is possibly worth exploring; may raise his game.

12/1

7th

9

(2)

30th Dec 2024

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Socialise

9st 3lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Ran a fair race when third at Southwell on his stable debut last month but he's failed to build on it twice since; not a solid option.

14/1

33/1

Form: 3869/8

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Seemed to need the run here last Saturday (race won by City Cyclone) on debut for new yard and return from lengthy absence; however, needs to leave that bare form well behind.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(9)

24th Jan 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Lions Dream

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Debut winner in 2022 but hasn't added to tally since and soundly beaten both starts for current trainer; likely to come good at some point but one to watch here.

33/1

7

(9)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Lions Dream

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Debut winner in 2022 but hasn't added to tally since and soundly beaten both starts for current trainer; likely to come good at some point but one to watch here.

33/1

9th

2

(7)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lions Dream

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Derek Shaw

Seemed to need the run here last Saturday (race won by City Cyclone) on debut for new yard and return from lengthy absence; however, needs to leave that bare form well behind.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.50
Straight Forecast £19.93
Tricast £125.89
Trifecta £136.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

City Cyclone

The Star:

Heavenly Fire

RP RATINGS:

Voltaic

Daily Record:

Heavenly Fire

The Times:

City Cyclone

Telegraph:

City Cyclone

The Guardian:

City Cyclone

Daily Mail:

City Cyclone

D Express:

City Cyclone

Daily Mirror:

City Cyclone

The Sun:

City Cyclone

POSTDATA:

Voltaic