March 05 / 16.12 Lingfield (AW)

16.12

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

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

Form & Verdict
In good form lately, winning at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in January and having no issue with the shorter trip when successful at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) six days ago; has a 5lb penalty to carry, but he won in some style last time so holds solid claims for a follow-up.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

18:20 Epsom

Kitaro Kich

10st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

5-21 on AW compared to 0-10 on turf and he's been well beaten in his two races here; turf mark is 12lb below AW figure and he should have come on since his recent, creditable reappearance, but others are more persuasive.

7/1

4th

6

(8)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:33 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Ran well over C&D last October and he was well backed when winning over 7f back here five days later; below his best at Chelmsford one day later; history doesn't suggest coming back from a break is the time to catch him.

10/1

3

(7)

16th Oct 2025

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0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

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

13/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 13-341 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Went on a losing run but has won six of his last 12 starts, two over C&D last August/September and the latest at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) three weeks ago; only 2lb higher and no reason why he shouldn't go well again; stable also runs Global Warning.
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4th

3

(5)

28th Jun 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Split Elevens

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

He was winning for the 13th time when seeing off eight rivals over C&D last month; backed it up with a close second at Lingfield 24 days ago; more appealing than many.

100/30

2nd

5

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Split Elevens

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Three C&D wins but perhaps even more effective on Tapeta; had the benefit of Jack Callan's claim when successful at Wolverhampton (7f) last month and although back up 3lb he's perfectly capable of finding another race off this mark.

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £8.60

Form: 21144- D

Last run: 139 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Last five starts were over 7f on the Chelmsford Polytrack between August and October last year, winning two; still feasibly handicapped, but has been off 139 days and has no great record after a break of this length.
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4th

12

(10)

14th Jul 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twitch

8st 10lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Not well drawn for one who likes to race prominently and last two runs have been underwhelming; others safer.

20/1

6th

12

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Twitch

8st 4lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Often leads; tight between him and Francisco on C&D form in April but he couldn't hold his place on the turf track here since and this looks competitive, especially with others in the field who like to lead.

14/1

5th

11

(11)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Twitch

8st 7lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

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

Form: 47-428 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Just 1lb higher than for her 125-1 success over C&D in November, but rather in and out since and she hasn't been done many favours by the draw; can miss the break.
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3rd

6

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Ashford Hill

9st 1lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

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

6th

7

(6)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ashford Hill

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

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

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Ashford Hill

9st 9lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

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

5th
11 (6)
Rabinal

11/1

Form: 109-73 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
All three AW wins have come over 7f/1m around here, including this race last year off 6lb higher; inconsistent in the meantime and slow starts have become a habit, but he ran well when third of ten off this mark here (1m) last month; can't be dismissed.
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8th

9

(1)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:47 Lingfield (AW)

Rabinal

8st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Simon Dow

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

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Rabinal

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

slowly away, pulled hard

11/1

3rd

8

(10)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Rabinal

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

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

Form: 7-2422 C BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Mainly consistent since his latest win at Brighton (7f, good to soft) in October, including when beaten a neck by Split Elevens at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) three weeks ago; 1lb better off and shouldn't be far away.
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2nd

5

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:50 Windsor

Kondratiev Wave

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Won at Lingfield (7f, AW) in February and runner-up at Southwell (1m, AW) and Bath (1m, firm) in the spring; still looks on a workable mark but his form nosedived at Brighton last time and he needs to bounce back; one of three runners for Tony Carroll.

10/1

6th

3

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:20 Brighton

Kondratiev Wave

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Continues to run with credit and recorded his eighth career win at Lingfield in February; has made the frame on all four starts since and shouldn't be far away.

13/2

4th

5

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Kondratiev Wave

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

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

20/1

Form: 38-985 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
2lb lower than when winning over C&D in September, but below form lately and drawn wider than ideal.
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1st

2

(7)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:52 Lingfield (AW)

Global Warning

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: John Butler

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

Form & Verdict
Running consistently well on the Southwell Tapeta lately (form 3212) but was successful on Polytrack at Kempton (7f) prior to that; up another 2lb but hard to rule out in his current mood.
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5th

8

(8)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Portoro

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Martin Dunne

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

5th

2

(9)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Kempton (AW)

Portoro

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Martin Dunne

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

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Portoro

11st 1lb

J: Miss Leah Banham

T: Martin Dunne

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

Form: 55-832 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
0-9 since her successful handicap debut at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) just over a year ago, but ran well when second of seven at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) eight days ago; this trip may suit her better and each-way claims from the same mark.
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9th

3

(9)

5th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Runaround Sioux

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

towards rear, outpaced 2f out, hung left over 1f out

7/1

2nd

5

(2)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Runaround Sioux

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

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

3rd

4

(4)

6th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Runaround Sioux

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

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

Form: 97-574 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Front-runner whose losing run is up to 14, but he has dropped 8lb below his last winning mark and shaped when fourth of eight at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 15 days ago as though the return to this trip would suit; considered.
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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

Non-runners

Land Lover, Triggered

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.30
Straight Forecast £15.49
Tricast £265.80
Trifecta £268.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kitaro Kich

RP RATINGS:

Runaround Sioux

NEWMARKET:

Portoro

Daily Record:

Split Elevens

D Express:

Global Warning

Daily Mirror:

Runaround Sioux

Daily Mail:

Portoro

POSTDATA:

Kitaro Kich

The Times:

Kitaro Kich

Telegraph:

Kitaro Kich

The Guardian:

Kitaro Kich

The Sun:

Kitaro Kich

The Star:

Kitaro Kich