February 11 / 16.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

16.30

Standard

BetMGM: It’s Showtime Novice Stakes

  • Prize money: £5670
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Novice Stakes

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Sleet

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 12-

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Successful over 7f at Chelmsford in sole start for Barry Brennan, then returned from a layoff to run well (close second, clear of remainder) over 1m at Southwell; leading player on ratings.
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5th

5

(2)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Muddy Mooy

8st 13lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Has gained both wins on AW and she did well to finish third, in difficult circumstances, at Kempton (1m2f Listed) on reappearance; ties in with Devil's Advocate on that bare form but isn't guaranteed to find the required further improvement back on turf.

25/1

3rd

7

(3)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 1f 219y

Class 1

14:55 Kempton (AW)

Muddy Mooy

8st 12lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Unexposed mare who is 2-4 on the AW and was last seen finishing second of 13 in a Chantilly Listed contest (10.5f, soft) last July; makes her debut for her new trainer (same owner) after 260 days off but not dismissed completely if returning in the same form.

12/1

4th

11

(12)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Muddy Mooy

9st 1lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Paul Attwater

Maiden/novice winner who improved again when fourth of ten in 1m Kempton Listed race (AW) in March; not in the same form when seventh of nine in a Listed event Goodwood (turf debut) since; not obviously well treated for this handicap debut.

25/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1-2

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Both starts over 1m at Newcastle, readily justifying favouritism in weak race in November then going close (clear of third) under a penalty in deeper field last month; major contender.
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7th

1

(9)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Kempton (AW)

Sovereign Sea

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Record of 0-8 since debut win but a quintet of second-place finishes (1m-1m2f, AW/turf) reflect broadly consistent form; seemingly outstayed over 1m4f at Leicester when last seen; useful in terms of ability and may yet double his tally.

9/2

4th

1

(9)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 3

17:02 Leicester

Sovereign Sea

10st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Only 1-8 and slightly concerning that he's been runner-up five times, though it was bordering on career-best form last time at Doncaster (1m2f, soft; fine on good); should be in the thick of it.

11/2

3

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:50 Doncaster

Sovereign Sea

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Bar a blip on fast ground at York in June his profile is essentially progressive, including clear second to a next-time-out winner at Newbury (1m2f, good) in May; shaped much better than result when never-nearer sixth of ten at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last time, left with too much to do after meeting trouble early in the home straight; could still be on a good mark.

7/2

3rd
7 (3)
Nahy

9/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 6-4

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seemed to need the experience at Southwell (behind Muddy Mooy) then appeared to be outstayed over 1m3f at Kempton, nevertheless showing ability; frame possibilities back down in trip.
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4

(6)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Nahy

9st 12lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Showed promise in three AW novice events when with Andrew Balding; has finished last on both starts for this trainer (1m and 1m3f, both AW); drops another 5lb but we need to see more before he can be recommended.

33/1

13th

4

(1)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Nahy

10st 1lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Jack Morland

Showed promise in three AW novices for Andrew Balding last winter including over this C&D, but having been gelded he finished last of seven on stable/handicap debut at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) 15 days ago; may have needed it, but still has enough to prove.

20/1

7th

2

(8)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Nahy

9st 12lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Jack Morland

Showed plenty in three starts on AW for Andrew Balding, including when third of 12 behind two useful types at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in February; bought for 7,500gns since and gelded; hood added for handicap/yard debut; interesting contender.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 0/

Last run: 510 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since inauspicious debut (last of ten) in 1m maiden at Sandown 17 months ago; gelded during his time off; represents major yard and has a useful pedigree, so may do better.
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13

(8)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Always A Star

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Harry Charlton

No wins in nine but he's admirably consistent and again hit the frame over a bit further here a month ago; looks handicapped about right but has each-way claims once more.

11/4

3rd

1

(1)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Always A Star

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Charlton

Eight-race maiden who has been beaten as favourite in four of his five handicaps but he found improvement when a close third over C&D last month; up 3lb but that latest run was a Racing League event and he pulled 4l clear of the fourth; key player.

7/2

3rd

10

(6)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Always A Star

9st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harry Charlton

4yo who is 0-7 and has been a beaten favourite in all four handicaps; however, he's still run good races and may take a step forward at some point.

7/1

Form: 5-4

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both outings over 1m at Newcastle, disappointing favourite in December then faring better in a hood last month; possibilities, provided he shows further progress in the retained headgear.
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Verdict Starting price

2

(14)

21st Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

16:55 Yarmouth

Lechuga Lad

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Patchy form of late, his easy win at Haydock (1m2f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in July flanked by modest efforts on the AW (has run well on Tapeta); not sure what to expect.

16/1

8th

2

(8)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:39 Newcastle (AW)

Lechuga Lad

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: James Fanshawe

Off the mark at the ninth attempt with a convincing success at Haydock (1m2f, good; first-time tongue-tie) in July; up 7lb and will need to show he can also do it back on the AW, but something may have clicked; shortlisted.

15/8

6

(6)

19th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:25 Haydock

Lechuga Lad

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Inconsistent maiden (1m-1m6f) who has the hood refitted, also going in a first-time tongue-tie, having again pulled hard last time; this mark should be within range if settling but therein lies the gamble.

8/1

Form: 2

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper/hurdles winner; just over 1l behind Fashionelle here (9.5f) on Flat debut and now gets a 7lb pull with that rival; however, they both face a tougher assignment in this race.
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1

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Miss Applejack

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Longsdon

Pulled up over fences latest; good start to her Flat career when second in an admittedly weak novice (9.5f) in January and it was her best run when third on handicap debut (also Wolverhampton, 1m4f) having been ridden prominently; new trip could eke out a bit more.

6/1

1

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Miss Applejack

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Longsdon

Pulled up over fences latest; good start to her Flat career when second in an admittedly weak novice (9.5f) in January and it was her best run when third on handicap debut (also Wolverhampton, 1m4f) having been ridden prominently; new trip could eke out a bit more.

6/1

4

18th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

16:25 Stratford

Miss Applejack

10st 6lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Placed on the Flat since winning over hurdles in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) in December and ran quite well when back over hurdles last month; has headgear refitted for this chasing debut but others have more pressing claims.

12/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 166 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Midfield in 1m maiden at Chelmsford on sole run for Dominic Ffrench Davis; that effort wasn't totally devoid of promise but he's set for a similar position unless there is progress.
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4

(16)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:05 Nottingham

Blackwaterfoot

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Paul Attwater

Came from off the pace to win an uncompetitive 1m2f handicap at Ffos Las in July (good ground); never in the hunt at Wolverhampton last month; low mileage but improvement is required.

20/1

8th

4

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blackwaterfoot

9st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Paul Attwater

Came good at fifth attempt, keeping on well for narrow success in five-runner Ffos Las handicap (1m2f, good) in July; needs to transfer than improvement back to Tapeta but still warrants consideration.

4/1

16/1

Form: 6-1 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hurdles winner; beat Miss Applejack in weak novice contest here (9.5f) last month on second attempt under this code, recording a modest RPR; stiffer task under 7lb penalty in this field.
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8th

3

(10)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Fashionelle

9st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Forbes

Some good performances last year as when beaten a short head off this mark over C&D in November; needs to better her two efforts since returning last month, though.

16/1

6th

8

(2)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Fashionelle

8st 10lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: Tony Forbes

0-12 in Flat handicaps but she was placed here in November on two occasions (including C&D); behind Shipshape at Wolverhampton (1m6f) on his first start for 131 days but the returning cheekpieces should be a positive.

16/1

7th

7

(7)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fashionelle

9st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: Tony Forbes

0-11 in Flat handicaps but bang there on three of her last four starts (2m here and Southwell 1m6f); that puts her firmly in the picture but there is a bit to prove after 131 days off.

8/1

33/1

Form: 4-5

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest fourth over C&D on debut and was out of the frame at Kempton (1m) since; plenty to find on bare figures and likely to find handicaps more suitable shortly.
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6

(13)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Pennys Spirit

9st 2lb

J: William Cox

T: Harriet Dickin

Lightly raced and offered more when third on her 7f handicap debut at Wolverhampton; however, that was in early April and has changed yards during her time out.

25/1

11th

6

(13)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Pennys Spirit

9st 2lb

J: William Cox

T: Harriet Dickin

Lightly raced and offered more when third on her 7f handicap debut at Wolverhampton; however, that was in early April and has changed yards during her time out.

25/1

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner; 0-5 over hurdles and performed well below market expectations in handicaps the last twice; enough to prove on Flat debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

7

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Wild Nephin

11st 3lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

Point/hurdle winner who has tried fences, including on his last two runs; it's now 12 months since his last effort of any note.

25/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Duck eggs in 2m bumper and 1m3f Flat contest, well behind Nahy last time; poor claims dropped further in distance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

6

(5)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Paradise Circus

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Joe Tickle

No sign of ability yet; best to look elsewhere.

100/1

11th

9

(10)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Paradise Circus

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Joe Tickle

Duck eggs in 2m bumper and 1m3f Flat contest, well behind Nahy last time; poor claims dropped further in distance.

100/1

11th

9

(10)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Paradise Circus

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Joe Tickle

Duck eggs in 2m bumper and 1m3f Flat contest, well behind Nahy last time; poor claims dropped further in distance.

100/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Maiden in bumpers and over hurdles for previous yard; completely tailed off at Southwell (1m) on the switch to this sphere; opposed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

6

(6)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Opera King

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Scott Dixon

in touch with leaders, midfield after 6f

20/1

5th

3

(4)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Opera King

9st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Modest ability in bumpers and over hurdles; tailed off in two AW Flat starts over shorter than this since joining current stable; the longer trip may help but he probably isn't good enough.

100/1

12th

8

(1)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Opera King

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Maiden in bumpers and over hurdles for previous yard; completely tailed off at Southwell (1m) on the switch to this sphere; opposed.

100/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.90
Straight Forecast £5.57
Trifecta £10.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sovereign Sea

RP RATINGS:

Muddy Mooy

The Star:

Nahy

POSTDATA:

Sovereign Sea

NEWMARKET:

Sovereign Sea

Telegraph:

Sovereign Sea

Daily Mail:

Sovereign Sea

D Express:

Sovereign Sea

Daily Mirror:

Sovereign Sea

LAMBOURN:

Muddy Mooy

The Times:

Muddy Mooy

The Guardian:

Muddy Mooy

The Sun:

Muddy Mooy

Daily Record:

Muddy Mooy