January 15 / 15.15 Southwell (AW)

15.15

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BetMGM: Its Showtime Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3942
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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BetMGM: Its Showtime Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.70
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4-

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability with her fourth over C&D last month and may improve with that experience under her belt; however, shaped as if further may be ideally needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8

(4)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Lingfield

Toughly

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ollie Sangster

Won Tapeta maiden in January and was second on Polytrack here (also 6f) on handicap debut in March; may still have potential but this turf debut comes after a four-month break.

10/1

2nd

5

(2)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

13:47 Lingfield (AW)

Toughly

8st 12lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ollie Sangster

Southwell win in January has been well advertised since and she made a pleasing handicap/Polytrack debut behind Handle With Care last time; yard has been going well of late and she's open to improvement.

4/1

6th

4

(7)

5th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Toughly

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ollie Sangster

Mehmas filly who still looked green but built on a promising debut fourth when taking 6f Southwell novice in January; that form has been franked so she holds excellent claims stepping into handicaps.

3/1

2nd
8 (10)
Star Zia

14/1

  • Place: £7.60

Form: 6-

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran to a meagre RPR with her sixth-place finish over 5f at Newcastle, having been easy to back; needs a big step forward on form.
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6

(9)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

17:53 Nottingham

Star Zia

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Two solid efforts in 6f handicaps (including over C&D), given she blew the start each time, before not looking to see out 7f last time; can't be left out of calculations.

10/1

7

(7)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

19:10 Catterick

Star Zia

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

In the frame in both 6f handicaps (turf/AW) since winning AW novice over that trip in February; sometimes loses ground at the start and/or races too freely but is open to improvement over this new trip if all goes to plan.

13/2

4th

7

(6)

5th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Kempton (AW)

Star Zia

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Serial hard-puller who made a pleasing turf/handicap debut last time despite another untidy start; should have more to offer when tightening things up and a 2lb rise looks fair, so she's one to consider.

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 46-

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
One of the main form contenders, having shown ability at Newcastle (fourth over 6f) and this course (close sixth over 5f); needs improvement to get off the mark, however.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

1

(3)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cemlyn

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Ran well on her handicap debut at Southwell last month (6f) and another creditable effort when third in a Wolverhampton novice 16 days ago; a stiff 5f could prompt extra but it needs to.

9/2

3rd

3

(8)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cemlyn

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Edward Bethell

Couldn't cope with an unexposed and well-handicapped opponent at Southwell on her nursery debut ten days ago but her second still represented improvement; solid candidate back at this level.

11/4

2nd

9

(6)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:40 Southwell (AW)

Cemlyn

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

took keen hold, prominent early, in touch with leaders after 1f, outpaced 2f out, headway over 1f out, went second towards finish, no match for winner

10/1

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£68,000 yearling; Acclamation half-sister to three winners, notably Forefront (French 6.5f/7f including AW; RPR 93); dam 5.5f-7.5f 2yo winner (including AW; 78); stable first string on jockey arrangements; interesting newcomer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

Diamont Katie

10st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Back in good form since having wind surgery and returned to turf from AW, winning comfortably over C&D (good) then creditable second under a penalty at Yarmouth (7f); back on career-high mark but still looks shortlist material returned to this scenario.

3/1

2nd

4

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Diamont Katie

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Back from a wind operation when winning comfortably last week at Pontefract (6f, good); carries a penalty but should be hard to beat if as good again, as returning to 7f won't hinder her at all.

11/10

1st

10

(4)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Pontefract

Diamont Katie

9st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

A fair 6f scorer in the first half of 2025; made an encouraging return from seven months off on the AW this winter until only fifth of seven at Southwell (6f; tongue tied) last month; has since undergone breathing surgery and no surprise to see her bounce back.

14/1

Form: 2724- BF

Last run: 142 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Mostly consistent in four sprint races last summer, second to smart rival on debut; close fourth at this venue (AW debut) final outing; changed ownership for 24,000gns since but same trainer; the form pick.
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7

(5)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:48 Leicester

Sunshine Soul

9st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

11-race maiden who has become disappointing this season; suited by a stiff 6f on fast ground and too well handicapped to rule out but needs change of headgear to give her a boost.

10/1

6th

3

(4)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Redcar

Sunshine Soul

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Ten-race maiden who has not finished closer than seventh in her four runs (5f-7f) this season; mark continues to fall but she needs a major revival back at this trip.

15/2

12

(13)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Sunshine Soul

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Showed promise in her first few starts over sprint trips on turf/Tapeta, but she hasn't built on it despite a plummeting mark and an experiment with headgear; dam's side of pedigree suggests the step up in trip may suit, but drawn widest and needs a resurgence.

11/1

3/1

Form: 54- BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown promise in novice events at Newcastle (fifth over 6f) and this track (fourth over 7f); remains open to progress, being from a good family and in a major stable; respected.
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8th

4

(6)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Suzuka

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

8.6f winner at Wolverhampton on her final start for Roger Varian; two modest efforts for her new yard last month; something to prove for now.

12/1

10th

5

(11)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Suzuka

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Ended time with Roger Varian with a breakthrough success over the extended 1m at Wolverhampton but well beaten over that same C&D on her first outing for new connections; back down in trip.

10/1

3

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Suzuka

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Free-going filly; consistent rather than progressive but she's edging down the weights and has been running respectably at a modest level; this is her first run in 0-60 company and she should make a bold bid.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000gns foal, 26,000gns 2yo; sister to French 7f/1m AW winner Adwan (RPR 76) out of 9.4f AW winner; bred to take well to this sphere but seems the stable second string; market should give further guidance.
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12th

2

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Newmarket

Dream Illusion

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Best form on AW and she's 0-7 on turf; exposed filly but she landed her fourth AW handicap when scoring at Southwell (1m) in March and was back in that career-best form when second over that C&D a fortnight ago; chance if she can transfer those efforts to grass.

6/1

2nd

6

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Dream Illusion

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Three wins this year (two over C&D) and bounced back from disappointing Newcastle run with close sixth of eight over C&D this month, when the slow pace was against her; possible player.

9/1

Form:

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always in rear and failed to beat a rival in C&D contest 12 days ago for an inauspicious debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

4

(7)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

California Fling

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Little show in 2025 until coming in sixth of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 29 days ago; needs to build on it on her turf debut with cheekpieces also sported for the first time.

20/1

12th

4

(7)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

California Fling

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Little show in 2025 until coming in sixth of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 29 days ago; needs to build on it on her turf debut with cheekpieces also sported for the first time.

20/1

6th

3

(1)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

California Fling

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

led, headed and prominent after 1f

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Adaay half-sister to 6f/7f winner One More Dream (including AW; RPR 93) out of 1m AW winner (74); cheekpieces applied; yard not noted for debut scorers.
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9th

7

(6)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell (AW)

Adaays Grace

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Half-brother One More Dream runs in the race before; well held in two 6f novices at the track; upped to 1m; can't support.

100/1

7th

6

(10)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Adaays Grace

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Antony Brittain

raced in second, lost second over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

50/1

7th

6

(10)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Adaays Grace

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Antony Brittain

raced in second, lost second over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

50/1

Form: 0-0

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pair of duck eggs next to her name; poor claims dropped further in distance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

9

(5)

13th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Holywell Bay

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

held up in rear

33/1

10th

7

(8)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell (AW)

Holywell Bay

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Pair of duck eggs next to her name; poor claims dropped further in distance.

100/1

10th

7

(8)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell (AW)

Holywell Bay

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Pair of duck eggs next to her name; poor claims dropped further in distance.

100/1

Non-runners

Shanessa

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £268.30
Straight Forecast £232.46
Trifecta £994.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sunshine Soul

POSTDATA:

Suzuka

Telegraph:

Diamont Katie

The Times:

Toughly

D Express:

Suzuka

RP RATINGS:

Sunshine Soul

NEWMARKET:

Sunshine Soul

The Guardian:

Sunshine Soul

Daily Mail:

Sunshine Soul

Daily Mirror:

Sunshine Soul

The Sun:

Sunshine Soul

Daily Record:

Sunshine Soul

The Star:

Diamont Katie