16.12
StandardBetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap
- Prize money: £3140.4
- 0m 7f 1y
- Class 6
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
2/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.00
- Place: £1.10
Form: 42-131 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (7) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Started 2025 with a bang, winning four handicaps (7f-8.6f) between January and March; mixed bag this summer but he returned to form with a clear second at Kempton (1m) last Friday and went one better there (7f) yesterday; this dual course winner would have be respected if running again today. |
2/1 |
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1st 1 (5) |
15th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Found only an unexposed 4yo too strong over a mile here last week; handicapped to win but he wouldn't be suited by a tactical event back at 7f. |
5/4 |
|
1 (8) |
10th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Started 2025 with a bang, winning four handicaps (7f-8.6f) between January and March; also finished second in a Class 3 handicap over C&D in April when rated 7lb higher; mixed bag this summer but he's on a good mark now and is of obvious interest back at a suitable level. |
5/1 |
13/2
- Place: £2.50
Form: 13-341 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (4) |
8th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Winner of ten races on the AW including three over C&D; still 1lb below his last winning mark and recent efforts suggest he remains capable of playing a part. |
6/1 |
|
4th 5 (5) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Ten-time AW winner; just a respectable fifth at Wolverhampton (7f) this month but remains on a workable mark and can't be ignored. |
7/2 |
14/1
- Place: £8.60
Form: 21144- D
Last run: 139 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 (11) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 7lb |
Without a win since 2024 but went close here (7f, AW) last month; this race may be more competitive than he is used to but he's not dismissed. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 11 (8) |
27th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
8st 4lb |
On the downgrade last year; third to Vitalline in a 0-50 classified event on his Kempton comeback early last month but has since run only fairly from the front over C&D; others appeal more. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 47-428 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (7) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Winner here early in the year who's been held a few times since; running in a sprint for just the second time and, for all that she's a keen-goer, whether she'll have the required toe round here is the question. |
12/1 |
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6th 7 (6) |
21st Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
2-21; said to have "benefited for the break" when returning to spring a 16-1 surprise at Lingfield (7f, Class 6) in January; wasn't far off those same levels when fourth (beaten 3l) back there next time but latest Kempton effort was only a modest one. |
8/1 |
|
8th 1 (13) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Reappeared to win Lingfield handicap in January and respectable third of eight back there (also 7f) since; the widest stall could be tricky but she brings much more compelling form claims than most. |
4/1 |
11/1
Form: 109-73 CD
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (1) |
24th Mar 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 5 |
8st 8lb |
Best form has come here including all three wins (7f/1m); just 2lb above his last winning mark, but his record in Class 5 handicaps or higher reads 5864097 so he may again find a few too strong. |
7/1 |
|
5th 11 (6) |
5th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
slowly away, pulled hard |
11/1 |
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3rd 8 (10) |
2nd Feb 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Scored three times here last year but has become inconsistent and is often slowly away; comes with risk, for all that he's suited by the track. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 7-2422 C BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (2) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
In the veteran stage now but the old man's been giving younger legs plenty of trouble this year, dead-heating at Lingfield (7f, AW) in February and placed on another five occasions; still in good heart judged on latest second at Bath (1m, firm) and this dual C&D winner can go well again. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 5 (7) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Eight career wins divided between AW and turf, and he's won from 5f to 1m; returns to turf on the back of a string of pleasing AW runs and no reason why he won't have a say; races prominently. |
7/2 |
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2nd 2 (5) |
29th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
In good form over 7f of late, recording win number eight at Lingfield two starts ago (dead-heat); has the assistance of Oisin Murphy, but 1m around here just stretches him. |
11/4 |
20/1
Form: 38-985 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (7) |
25th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Veteran who is on a losing run but he was finishing his race off strongly when second over C&D last month; a 2lb rise doesn't handicap him out of things and he's on the shortlist. |
3/1 |
8/1
Form: 13-212 D BF
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (8) |
11th Feb 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
C&D winner; in good order this winter, including when midfield over C&D last week (met trouble on a few occasions); Rossa Ryan retains the ride and he should be in the thick of it once again. |
7/2 |
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5th 2 (9) |
4th Feb 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Generally consistent; close second, finishing strongly from difficult position, in amateur riders' event at Kempton (6f) last week; respected off same mark back up in distance. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 2 (7) |
28th Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
11st 1lb |
Generally consistent, including over 6f (raced mainly at further); has made the frame at Southwell in three starts since returned to AW; won his last Kempton attempt (in late 2024); solid. |
7/2 |
7/1
Form: 55-832 BF
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (9) |
5th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
towards rear, outpaced 2f out, hung left over 1f out |
7/1 |
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2nd 5 (2) |
25th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Campaigned mostly over 6f, winning once; respectable third at Southwell most recently; on a workable mark but pedigree suggests she's a doubtful stayer at this new trip. |
7/2 |
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3rd 4 (4) |
6th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Hasn't always enjoyed the best of luck since making a successful handicap debut at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) just under a year ago; has dropped to a handy mark and could make her presence felt in first-time cheekpieces. |
11/2 |
14/1
Form: 97-574 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 60
| 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 |
9st 9lb |
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 |
9st 9lb |
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 |
9st 9lb |
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 |
Non-runners
Land Lover, Triggered
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £13.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £15.49 |
| Tricast | £265.80 |
| Trifecta | £268.80 |
Selections
The Star:
Kitaro Kich