March 12 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain and snow

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £67.00
  • Place: £9.40

Form: 37/8-8

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Well suited by soft/heavy ground in his days with Michael Dods; the trademark headgear is back tonight, having been absent for two runs for this yard back from a layoff, but he'll need a good step forward.
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10th

5

(7)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Greyed

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Eight-time winner with first four on turf and latest four on Tapeta; his last success was by 3l here (9.4f) in December but he's been disappointing in both subsequent runs and needs to bounce back near his best.

14/1

8th

10

(4)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Greyed

8st 9lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Eight-time winner with first four on turf and last four on Tapeta; his last success was by 3l here (9.4f) last month but he flopped when favourite over C&D ten days ago; a switch to more prominent tactics may have backfired in that race but he needs to bounce back after that disappointing effort.

9/1

2

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Ffos Las

First Greyed

11st 9lb

J: Mr Sam Burton

T: Thomas Faulkner

In excellent form in refitted visor on Tapata when last seen in spring, winning three in a row (1m-8.6f); has fitness and stamina to prove today but the return to turf on the slow side of good won't be a problem.

11/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 800-05

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Regressive for Richard Hannon and has continued the slide for his current yard; did offer a bit more in a messy affair last time, though, and is used to plying his trade in better company.
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No Results Found

8/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 9-3193 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Typically inconsistent since returning to his former yard; won't mind coming back down in trip but it's hard to know what to expect as always.
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4th

4

(2)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Back From Dubai

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

9yo who returned to form when third at Southwell (1m, AW) last month and built on it to win at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) nine days ago; he should be fine on today's better ground and is respected up just 3lb.

9/2

1st

10

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Back From Dubai

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Roy Bowring

Seven of his nine wins have been on AW but he's well handicapped on some runner-up efforts on turf last season; has mixed record since his last success 12 months ago but he was placed at Southwell (1m) last time and has claims if he can build on that.

16/1

3rd

7

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Back From Dubai

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Has won five times here; a line can be put through his most recent C&D run and he didn't get any peace out in front at Nottingham 11 days ago (weakened into eighth of ten); it wouldn't be the biggest surprise to see him bounce back (there is possible competition for the lead but no other out-and-out front-runners).

10/1

Form: 3-8582 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has tended to do his winning in batches in the past and gave hope over C&D last time; is getting on and hard to catch right now but he's well handicapped if building on that.
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11

(15)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:10 Beverley

Light Up Our Stars

10st 8lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Scott Dixon

Multiple winner who is running well and went down narrowly over the extended 1m here two months ago; thereabouts.

9/2

6

(2)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:00 Beverley

Light Up Our Stars

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Scott Dixon

In a good run of form right now and finished much the best over 1m at Yarmouth last week (under Taryn Langley); clear claims off 3lb higher.

9/4

Form: 43984-

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden who's often missed the break, including in blinkers the past tiwce; surely has the ability to win off this mark, down another 2lb, if getting away but obviously comes with risks.
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1

(10)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield

Miss Dandylion

10st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Went close at Brighton in May (1m2f, good) and she made the breakthrough over that C&D (good to firm) next time; not bred for this far but she promises to get the trip; one of the more likely ones.

9/2

2

(1)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Miss Dandylion

9st 13lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

0-14, but has made the frame ten times as when beaten less than a length into second of seven over C&D (good) last time; can miss the break, but a player if getting away on terms.

9/4

2nd

6

(3)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:35 Brighton

Miss Dandylion

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

13-race maiden who usually loses ground at the start; however, recovered well from particularly slow start when strong-finishing fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) this month and looks well worth another crack at 1m2f.

7/1

6th
6 (7)
Venetian

6/1

Form: 62490- CD

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
C&D winner for the Johnston yard as a 2yo who started favourite for a couple of Irish turf handicaps early last summer; has gone well fresh before and is one of the more interesting runners.
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7th

2

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Venetian

9st 11lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Second runner for yard; four AW wins; 1-16 on turf; kept very busy on AW in recent months, on latest collared close home when runner-up over 7f off current mark; 7lb claimer takes over from Colin Keane; one to consider.

4/1

2nd

5

(5)

27th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Venetian

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four AW wins up to an extended 1m1f, twice over C&D including in January off 74; kept busy since over various trips, most recently best work at finish after a slow start (stalls slow to open) when beaten 1.5l over 6f; return to 7f to suit and okay mark so one to consider.

5/1

10/1

Form: 04287- C BF

Last run: 254 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Absent for eight months since three defeats on the spin as favourite last spring, all in a tongue-tie; sole win came here and he's well worth monitoring in the market.
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10th

5

(1)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:08 Yarmouth

Tonal

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Has won five times on the AW since October, most recently at Chelmsford (1m, AW; second has won since) in March, and another solid effort at Southwell last month; 0-9 on grass but he's on a much lower mark on this surface.

5/1

5th

3

(6)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Tonal

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Ultra-consistent in AW handicaps (34144271121131); raised 6lb for last month's Chelmsford success (1m, Polytrack), but is the only previous course winner in the field which he did over this trip in August; one of five runners for the yard; much respected.

4/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 656-14

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Gets away with 1m but has done most racing over 7f and can pull hard; that would be a concern coming from the outside stall over 8.7f and he'll need to be amenable early if he's to see it out.
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3rd

3

(11)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Northbound

10st 12lb

J: Miss Rosie Howarth

T: Roger Fell

Two wins for Peter Niven this year, the second of them a wide-margin success over C&D in April; unplaced in two turf runs for Roger Fell but could fare better back on AW.

14/1

10th

8

(14)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:22 Ripon

Northbound

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

Two wins at around 1m on AW this year; 1-22 on turf but he was only beaten a short head at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) in April (his final start for Peter Niven); seventh of 12 in this grade at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) on stable debut 22 days ago; place chance.

14/1

8/1

Form: 2260-3

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Best known for his Chelmsford work and returned to form there last time, back from a couple of months off; his record on Tapeta is patchy however.
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8th

6

(4)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Kessaar Power

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Phil McEntee

Can front-run; three of his four wins have been at this track but he's been disappointing since his C&D win in October; still 3lb higher than for that last success and he needs to turn things around.

7/1

6th

3

(6)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Kessaar Power

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Phil McEntee

Can front-run; three of his four wins have been at this track (6f/1m), with the most recent coming in October; below his best when fourth at Southwell (1m, AW) last time but that was his first start for 75 days and he may come on for it; can be competitive back to 7f.

4/1

Form: 7430-4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Achieved little in five runs for Mark Gillard last year; blew the break and pulled hard in a messy affair for his new yard a fortnight ago around Kempton, and is worth a market check.
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4

(2)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Chepstow

Treasure Bay

9st 6lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Keiran Burke

Limited maiden for two yards (5.7f-8.7f) who's been off for three months having refused to enter the stalls when last due to run (28-1 at the time); hard to make a case for him back on turf.

10/1

9

(9)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Treasure Bay

8st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Seven-race maiden who has shown no improvement in two runs for new stable; first-time hood needs to make a difference.

33/1

9

(9)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Treasure Bay

8st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Seven-race maiden who has shown no improvement in two runs for new stable; first-time hood needs to make a difference.

33/1

5/1

Form: 61-284 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who often misses the break and is usually dropped in, so will need some luck from a wide stall; otherwise she bounced back from a lesser effort around Chelmsford over the weekend.
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6th

2

(9)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Boujee Gold

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tony Carroll

Often slowly away; beaten 6l when third of ten in a handicap over this C&D last month but she never featured in a classified event at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) nine days ago; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

7/1

7th

1

(6)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boujee Gold

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Dual course winner (8.6f), but she's not been at her best this winter and was beaten 6l when third in a Southwell handicap last time; has something to prove and she meets most of today's rivals on unfavourable terms.

8/1

12th
12 (4)
Vecchio

16/1

Form: 4558-6

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Longstanding, regressive maiden who again blew the start in a 0-50 classified event over C&D last time; Light Up Our Stars looks his yard's best chance.
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8th

9

(9)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Vecchio

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Scott Dixon

Long time since he has shown any worthwhile form and now 0-28; look elsewhere.

20/1

10th

10

(8)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Vecchio

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Longstanding maiden who hasn't offered much for a good while now.

33/1

8th

11

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Vecchio

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Mostly down the field for this yard, including over C&D last time; can't be supported.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £720.80
Straight Forecast £447.74
Tricast £8836.66
Trifecta £5595.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Light Up Our Stars

SPOTLIGHT:

Venetian

The Star:

Boujee Gold

Daily Mirror:

Tonal

NEWMARKET:

Kessaar Power

RP RATINGS:

Night Arc

Telegraph:

Northbound

D Express:

Venetian

The Times:

Light Up Our Stars

The Guardian:

Light Up Our Stars

Daily Mail:

Light Up Our Stars

Daily Record:

Light Up Our Stars