March 18 / 20.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.00

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 70-613

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ex-Dermot Weld; came good at Chelmsford in February on second attempt for new yard and close third at Kempton (again 7f on Polytrack) three weeks ago, from the rear on both occasions under Rossa Ryan but also hanging left; has a bit more to prove back at 6f but it looks like she's been held up to settle.
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5th

5

(4)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:18 Lingfield (AW)

Rumba Bay

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Two AW wins in early 2025, over 7f at Chelmsford and 6f at Wolverhampton, both under Rossa Ryan; her form took a turn for the worse, including for him, in the second half of the year but she didn't do badly in a slowly run C&D race won by Ashford Hill last time and Ryan returns to the saddle.

6/1

5th

8

(3)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Rumba Bay

10st 9lb

J: Miss Amy Tucker

T: David Evans

Dual AW winner who has slipped to an attractive mark; well capable of being involved but isn't particularly solid on her form since returned to this sphere.

8/1

6th

4

(5)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:26 Lingfield (AW)

Rumba Bay

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Evans

Triple AW winner (6f/7f), who scored on turf at Salisbury last May; now 5lb lower than for that last success but she's not been at her best since and needs to raise her game back up in trip.

6/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 54-735

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
0-7 for Tom Ward and 0-5 for this yard; third at Southwell (5f) penultimate start but she does not look the percentage call; drawn wide on what's only her second race over this far, after a modest show last October.
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8th

1

(10)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Woodhay Whisper

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ron Barr

6lb lower than when winning a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton (for Jack Jones) in February; 25-1 when no match for Yaahobby over C&D last week; due to be 3lb lower from the weekend.

33/1

7th

5

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Woodhay Whisper

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Ron Barr

Can't fancy on her three turf efforts since joining current stable but the fact she's gained all three wins on AW provides some hope back from two months off.

25/1

33/1

  • Place: £6.30

Form: 7-09

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Finished towards rear at big prices at Doncaster (6f), Southwell (6f, Tapeta) and Wolverhampton (7f, AW; made most); no solid claims but now he makes his handicap debut.
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9th

9

(7)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

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9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Gary Hanmer

Three course wins, including when scrambling home by a nose over C&D (from 3lb lower) on penultimate start; slowly away (under a 6lb penalty) when fifth to Nzuri over C&D (7-2) last week; it isn't impossible (with this better draw) that he'll be closer this time.

8/1

5th

10

(8)

21st Sep 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

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9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Gary Hanmer

He was recording his third course win when scrambling home over C&D last week; can win more races but he's effectively 6lb higher today and this will demand more.

6/1

1st

1

(12)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trust Sergei

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Gary Hanmer

Landed his second win at this track, over today's distance, in June off 1lb lower; has acquitted himself well since and his second at Leicester (6f, good to soft) last Tuesday suggests his turn is near once again.

5/1

Form: 548-7

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Modest at best in three novice events (6f/5f) in the autumn for David O'Meara and seventh of eight on handicap debut for new connections here (5f; 20-1, tongue tied first time) three weeks ago; lacks solid claims.
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1st

2

(3)

4th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:40 Bath

Elland Road Girl

9st 7lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mike Murphy

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, dropped to last and outpaced from over 2f out, soon switched right and on outer, headway from 2f out, soon ridden, led inside final furlong, kept on

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 5544-7 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Fourth or fifth in his five races last April-September for Alice Haynes; favourite for his stable debut here (6f) last month, having been gelded, only to blow the start and leave himself a hopeless task; interesting to see if his backers have another go.
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1st

5

(11)

1st Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:50 Nottingham

Royal Accord

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Four wins at sprint trips and 7f in 2025; slow start for new yard in 2026 but he wasn't far away at Newmarket (6f, good) behind one who has won a better race since and he didn't do badly from off the pace on Wolverhampton AW since; needs a clear run run in this big field but has a squeak.

7/1

3rd

1

(4)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Accord

9st 11lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

The winner of four races in 2025 and now down to a dangerous mark; first encouraging signs for his new trainer came at Newmarket on Saturday; not discounted.

8/1

10/1

Form: 689-8

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Left David Loughnane for 1,000gns in November; never dangerous over 5f here on recent stable/handicap debut but the run caught the attention of the Stewards, who noted the rider's explanation; likely capable of a fair bit better at some point.
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2nd

4

(9)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Hala Joza

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Martin Dunne

raced wide and in touch with leaders, raced in second after 2f, led over 1f out, headed final 110yds

7/2

2nd

4

(9)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Hala Joza

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Martin Dunne

raced wide and in touch with leaders, raced in second after 2f, led over 1f out, headed final 110yds

7/2

2nd

8

(2)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Lingfield (AW)

Hala Joza

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Martin Dunne

Five-race maiden; showed some promise at Wolverhampton (6f) most recently but needs to build on that effort; yet to make the frame.

16/1

Form: -15835 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
13 races with one win, in a handicap at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) in January with first-time blinkers; they have been kept since with lesser returns, although he was a creditable third at Chelmsford (7f) on penultimate start; unraced over as short as 6f since last June but he's been a free-going front-runner throughout this year, so maybe it's worth a go; drawn wide.
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9th

4

(2)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Freak Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Donald Whillans

AW winner for previous stable; far from solid on his form for current yard; drops back to 1m after attempting 1m5f at Ayr last time.

33/1

5th

5

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

21:00 Ayr

Freak Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Donald Whillans

Inconsistent 4yo who has been out of sorts in his three runs (1m/1m2f) this year; overall record is now 1-25 and he has plenty to prove at this new trip.

33/1

11th

10

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Freak Encounter

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Donald Whillans

Inconsistent 4yo who is 1-24 and showed no benefit for wind surgery when last seen in February.

20/1

Form: -56413 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 14th attempt when narrowly landing a 6f handicap at Southwell in February; creditable third here (5f) eight days later and has stall 1 again today; firmly in the mix.
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8th

1

(1)

18th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bank On Kent

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Off the mark at the 14th attempt when narrowly landing a 6f handicap at Southwell in February; creditable third here (5f) eight days later and has stall 1 again today; firmly in the mix.

9/1

3rd

2

(1)

8th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bank On Kent

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

took keen hold, prominent, disputing second 1f out, no impression towards finish

7/2

1st

4

(1)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Bank On Kent

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Remains a maiden after 13 starts but placed a few times and he could be suited by this step back up in trip, having kept on for fourth over 5f here three weeks ago; might not be far away.

13/2

Form: 0-796

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
80-1 under Joe Bradnam for handicap debut at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) 18 days ago but it's her most solid form, making late gains to be beaten 2l in sixth of ten after trouble in running over 1f out; has more to offer but also a wide draw.
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9

(1)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:33 Leicester

College Witch

9st 4lb

J: Dominique Van Der Kraats

T: Christine Dunnett

Checked in her run when a close sixth of ten on AW (6f) in February but little to latch on to in subsequent runs (first-time hood latest, now discarded); makes classified debut but still needs more.

50/1

9

(2)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:15 Yarmouth

College Witch

9st 2lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Christine Dunnett

Trainer always been capable of having one pop up here at a price but a win for this filly, who's exposed as ordinary, would be a big shock.

66/1

8th

9

(2)

11th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

14:45 Yarmouth

College Witch

8st 13lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Christine Dunnett

0-7; wasn't beaten far at Southwell (6f, AW) in February but she's been well beaten in three starts since; back up to 7f in the added hood.

50/1

7/1

Form: 670-48

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; yet to threaten seriously but some trouble in running played a part at Chelmsford (7f; favourite) and Southwell (6f) in her two starts for new yard; needs a second look.
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10th

10

(6)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:48 Musselburgh

Due Respect

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Catch Bissett

Poor strike-rate but placed on a couple of occasions this year, including her stable debut (1m, good) 18 days ago; not ruled out.

10/1

3rd

6

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:07 Musselburgh

Due Respect

9st 3lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Catch Bissett

Record is only 1-27 and inconsistency has been the characteristic of her 2026 campaign; sold out of Gary Rutherford's yard for £5,000 since C&D defeat last time; others preferred.

14/1

8th

5

(8)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Due Respect

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gary Rutherford

Just a single win to her name but showed more on her first crack at this trip at Ayr a fortnight ago, when going off hard in front and only letting Hostelry past; 4lb better off with that one today and this course should suit her style; player.

5/1

Form: 9-3314 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Two Wolverhampton wins this winter, coming from off the pace to lead in the final 100 yards last month over 6f; had no room in the closing stages at Newcastle six days ago and should end up in a leading role today if he gets more luck.
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12th

5

(6)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Causin A Commotion

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Noel Wilson

5f and 6f Tapeta winner who's been placed over C&D; in poor form in all five starts for his current trainer; much more needed.

50/1

5th

2

(4)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Causin A Commotion

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Noel Wilson

Two course wins (5f/6f) for Kevin Ryan last winter but has struggled in four runs for current stable.

20/1

Non-runners

Rhodes Royce

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £52.10
Straight Forecast £65.81
Tricast £1060.70
Trifecta £1030.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rumba Bay

POSTDATA:

Causin A Commotion

RP RATINGS:

Bank On Kent

NEWMARKET:

Royal Accord

Daily Mail:

Rhodes Royce

Telegraph:

Rumba Bay

The Guardian:

Rumba Bay

D Express:

Rumba Bay

The Sun:

Rumba Bay

The Star:

Rumba Bay

Daily Mirror:

Causin A Commotion

Daily Record:

Bank On Kent

The Times:

Royal Accord