February 18 / 20.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.00

Standard

BetMGM: Its Showtime Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
SKY
View Course
BetMGM: Its Showtime Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 39025- CD

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off today's mark last January who mostly remained in form for the rest of the year, including with a turf win in May; however, she needs to return at full strength to win this after a break.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(10)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Soi Dao

9st 10lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Several good runs in Class 6 turf events this summer, winning at Chepstow (7f, good) in August; not at her best last time and others look stronger.

10/1

3

(8)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

15:03 Chepstow

Soi Dao

9st 10lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Had been threatening for a while before winning for Taryn Langley over 7f here, back in the cheekpieces, off 4lb lower 11 days ago; there's little wiggle room off this mark but the extra furlong's fine round a course she likes, and she's a player.

7/1

3

(5)

14th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:45 Chepstow

Soi Dao

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Largely consistent mare who was placed over 1m here (good to firm) last month and went down fighting when very close second to Romanovich over C&D (good) a fortnight later; wears headgear for first time since 2023; likely to make her presence felt again.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 650-51 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won consecutive AW races in 2022 (over C&D) and 2023; out of sorts in 2024 but the first-time tongue-tie seemed to help at Lingfield recently when he survived serious scrimmaging and racing wide on the home bend before leading close home; every chance back up 2lb.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Mr Fustic

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Andi Brown

Six wins from 37 starts, the most recent success coming at Southwell (1m, AW) in March; ran respectably here on the AW 19 days ago, taking his form figures since the visor was applied to 314, but he's 0-7 on turf.

13/2

4th

12

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Mr Fustic

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Andi Brown

Aided by new visor on his two starts this year, latterly when exploiting a much reduced mark at Southwell (1m) last month; that form has been well advertised by the runner-up since and this C&D also suits; shortlisted.

5/1

1st

5

(2)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Mr Fustic

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Andi Brown

Well handicapped on last winter's AW form and there were more encouraging signs from him when third at Chelmsford four weeks ago (visored first time); got loose before the start and withdrawn at Newcastle two weeks ago; chance if building on the latest run.

8/1

Form: 697-57 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Often leads; sole AW win at 7f and although he's won over this trip on turf he's generally a weak finisher over this far now, including in two attempts for this yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(4)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Shot Of Love

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Front-runner who is not as good as he was but ran okay to be beaten 2l over 1m in a classified race last time; expect a very positive ride back at 7f.

10/1

4

(2)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

20:12 Brighton

Shot Of Love

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Front-runner who's regressed sharply and again pulled hard when well fancied on his first crack at 0-50 classified company last time; needs to settle better back up from 7f.

8/1

6

(9)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Shot Of Love

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Michael Attwater

Often front-runs; on the downgrade for current stable but that enables him to run at this level for the first time; needs a revival though.

8/1

Form: /5036-

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Well connected; had excuses for two handicap defeats for Richard Hannon as it was heavy at Windsor (1m) and 7f proved too sharp on Kempton AW in August; sold 10,000gns since and gelded; might not have seen the best of him yet.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(14)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Waistcoat

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

His two wins for Ross Burdon have come at a lower level; disappointed at Kempton when last seen and although he is relatively unexposed at 6f, he will need a clear personal best to take this after 108 days off.

12/1

9th

5

(8)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Waistcoat

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ross Burdon

Had excuses when well held over a mile here in October but otherwise on the up for his new stable, winning 6f handicaps at Chepstow and Chelmsford; that latest success was a decisive one and he looks a strong contender despite his 5lb penalty.

7/2

Form: 577-03

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Maiden whose best handicap form has been at 1m2f on turf but he ran with plenty of credit in third over C&D recently when he was slightly checked inside the final furlong; can be competitive for yard in great form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Mariner

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Needed a couple of runs before hitting top gear this season but his close second at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month was a good effort and he's still on a workable mark after recent 2lb nudge.

5/1

2nd

2

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Mariner

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Jennie Candlish

Took this 12 months ago; not seen after June in 2025 but hinted at a revival on his second run back when seventh of 13 in 1m Thirsk handicap 15 days ago; he's one to be interested in off a 2lb lower mark here.

9/1

7th

6

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Mariner

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Winner over 1m at Doncaster (good to firm) and 1m2f at Ripon (good) last spring; minor late headway on his recent AW reappearance and he's dipped to 1lb below the mark he defied at Ripon.

14/1

Form: 988-22 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
No wins in Britain as yet but she's often thereabouts, as for her latest two runs on this track; should be involved again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:52 Brighton

Celebrating Ethel

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Landed her second win on turf when picking up 1m2f course classified in August; similar trip and grade when winning at Wolverhampton (AW) in March but two lesser efforts followed; drops back in distance.

9/1

6th

7

(6)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Windsor

Celebrating Ethel

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Kept on well to win a 9.4f 0-50 classified race at Wolverhampton in March (for Rossa Ryan); not so good when seventh behind Haveagobeau at Lingfield (1m2f) six weeks ago; others are stronger for win purposes.

8/1

7th

2

(4)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Celebrating Ethel

9st 13lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Tony Carroll

Inconsistent mare who responded well to second-time cheekpieces when winning for Rossa Ryan (rides stablemate Myna) on Tapeta early last week (has a penalty for that); yet to finish anywhere near after seven runs on Polytrack.

6/1

Form: 305-06

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Two 1m wins at Lingfield in 2024 but he raced beyond that trip after August until never seriously involved back over 1m at Lingfield last month; went without headgear that day but blinkers return with tongue-tie added and well handicapped if the aids help.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Worcester

Delta Legend

11st 3lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Raced mainly on AW, winning twice in 2024 then eventually regressing; 100-1 when pulled up on his recent hurdle debut.

100/1

2

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

18:12 Hereford

Delta Legend

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Raced mainly on AW, winning twice in 2024 then eventually regressing; best watched on stable/hurdles debut after a layoff.

33/1

11th

15

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Delta Legend

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

1m handicap wins at Lingfield for two different yards; no closer than fifth in four runs for this one, from 1m to 1m6f; others preferred.

25/1

Form: 2-1234 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Capitalised on a plater's mark early in 2024, winning three, including over C&D, and added to the haul at Southwell in January (when 4lb lower); has remained in form since; thereabouts.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(3)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Charlatan

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Simcock

Gained his fifth AW success when winning at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December; mixed results in four subsequent runs but he rallied for fourth at Southwell (7f, AW) in March; now returns to turf but he has placed form in this sphere and is not ruled out back up in trip.

13/2

Non-runners

Morning Suit

Selections

POSTDATA:

Mariner

RP RATINGS:

Charlatan

Telegraph:

Celebrating Ethel

Daily Mail:

Waistcoat

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Fustic

The Times:

Mariner

The Guardian:

Mariner

Daily Mirror:

Mariner

The Star:

Mariner

Daily Record:

Celebrating Ethel

D Express:

Charlatan

The Sun:

Charlatan