January 18 / 11.45 Lingfield (AW)

11.45

Standard To Slow

BetMGM: It’s Showtime Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 2
  • 6 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 32- BF

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third on debut at Newmarket (7f, soft) in October and improved to go close at Doncaster (6f, soft) in November; on breeding the step back up in trip isn't an obvious plus but he has the best form in the field.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Newbury

Humam

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Seemed in the doldrums prior to third of ten at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last Saturday; had slipped in the weights and he's well treated on the pick of his 3yo form; not ruled out.

9/1

3rd

6

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket (July)

Humam

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Scored three times for previous yard but is 0-8 for current stable and not particularly solid on 2026 form that includes mostly duck eggs, beaten 8l with tongue-tie fitted at Glorious Goodwood most recently; perhaps best watched unless the market speaks favourably.

14/1

13th

17

(18)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Humam

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

Scored at York for Andrew Balding on his last run in this grade; quite highly tried in seven starts for this yard but he was far from disgraced when third of five in a Swedish Listed event (7f, good) one month ago; tongue-tie added and he has one of the widest stalls to contend with, however.

33/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 8- BF

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field on debut at Newmarket (6f, good) last August, having led clearly after 2f; however, he was sent off at just 11-4; his dam is from an excellent family and he's been gelded ahead of this second start; interesting to see if his supporters return.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

13

(13)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Panelli

8st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Sowersby

Sole success came in a Lingfield maiden (1m, AW) for George Boughey last September; makes his stable debut having recently changed hands for 8,500gns; well beaten in one start on soft ground and visor removed after one use; best watched.

33/1

7th

2

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Newmarket (July)

Panelli

9st 13lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Stuart Williams

Record is only 1-15; however, gained the success the last time he wore headgear (cheekpieces on final start for previous yard); fairly consistent this year; interesting in first-time visor.

11/2

4th

5

(7)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

17:39 Yarmouth

Panelli

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Sole win from 14 starts came in a Lingfield maiden (1m, AW) in September on his final start for George Boughey; runner-up twice on the AW at the beginning of the year, and he may have needed his first start since February at Epsom (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago.

5/1

OUR TIP

3/1

Form: 92- BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away on both starts (5f, turf/Tapeta) but kept on well for close second at Southwell four weeks ago when the 6-4 favourite; this step up in trip could be a positive move and he's one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Backspin

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Gemma Tutty

Campaigned mostly on AW for Richard Hughes, for whom he won at Southwell last March, but he ran well when third of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) four weeks ago on his stable/seasonal debut; he's one to consider.

8/1

3rd

11

(6)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Backspin

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Campaigned mostly on AW for Richard Hughes, winning once (6f); sold for 14,000gns since last run; something to prove back on turf but market support should be noted.

10/1

6th

2

(3)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Backspin

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Heavily backed when making a successful handicap debut over C&D in March; hasn't added to that success in six runs since but he's run well in blinkers on his last two starts (7f) and he should be in the shake up for a stable in fine form.

5/1

6/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to four winners who was sent off at 3-1 when third on his debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) three weeks ago; the runner-up has since gone one better and this fellow could be sharper for that outing; in top hands and could have a part to play.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(4)

18th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

11:45 Lingfield (AW)

Cluster One

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

disputed lead, in touch with leaders after 1f, headway over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

6/1

4th

3

(4)

18th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

11:45 Lingfield (AW)

Cluster One

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

disputed lead, in touch with leaders after 1f, headway over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

6/1

3rd

5

27th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cluster One

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

80,000euros yearling; Sioux Nation half-brother to four winners including Almarin (1m including 2yo; RPR 86), Scatterling (7f/1m including 2yo/AW/US) and Lilibet (Canadian 6.5f AW/7.5f turf); dam 6f 2yo winner (92); tongue-tied for debut; represents a top stable and well worth a market check.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam well held 1m2f in France, from classy family; should have a future but she makes her debut against males in a useful race.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

3

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Marianne Mozart

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos

Gaps between her three runs (one for Charlie Johnston) and was said to have been a difficult ride on her comeback a month ago (made the running before fading over 7f); backed over C&D early in the year and is worth a market check again.

6/1

5th

1

(9)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marianne Mozart

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos

A year between her debut for Charlie Johnston and her comeback for this yard, and absent for seven months since; came in for good support at Southwell in January, though, when pulling too hard; worth a market check again.

10/1

5th

6

(2)

18th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

11:45 Lingfield (AW)

Marianne Mozart

8st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

prominent early, towards rear after 1f, outpaced inside final furlong, stayed on

16/1

11/2

Form: 41- D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Built upon last month's promising debut fourth at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) to win at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta); carries 6lb penalty against some interesting opponents but this likeable prospect could continue to improve.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(6)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Newbury

Well Enough

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Winner of a Southwell 7f handicap but that was a messy race and looks dodgy form; offered little on stable debut when upped to 1m at Haydock.

33/1

7th

11

(6)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Newbury

Well Enough

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Winner of a Southwell 7f handicap but that was a messy race and looks dodgy form; offered little on stable debut when upped to 1m at Haydock.

33/1

8th

6

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

17:25 Haydock

Well Enough

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Ran awful after winning a 7f AW maiden but emerged from behind to edge home in a 7f handicap at Southwell (AW; High On Hope and Sex On Fire close up); that might be dodgy form but has only gone up 2lb; now with John Ryan.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.20
Straight Forecast £4.33
Trifecta £12.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Humam

Telegraph:

Backspin

POSTDATA:

Well Enough

NEWMARKET:

Well Enough

RP RATINGS:

Humam

The Times:

Humam

The Guardian:

Humam

Daily Mail:

Humam

Daily Mirror:

Humam

The Sun:

Humam

Daily Record:

Humam

D Express:

Backspin

The Star:

Backspin