March 24 / 20.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.30

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 0-2131

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner, who made it 4-11 on AW when scoring at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) 11 days ago; that was a last-gasp win but he did well to overcome trouble and is only 2lb higher now back up in trip; respected.
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7th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Mr Baloo

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month but not at the same level at Epsom (8.5f, good) and Kempton (7f, AW) since, and needs to get back on track.

20/1

8th

2

(11)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Mr Baloo

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Added to a good record in the spring when winning off 2lb lower at Lingfield (1m) last month in first-time cheekpieces; a long way below that level on turf since and this trip is a bare minimum round here, especially from a wide stall.

16/1

9th

5

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:58 Epsom

Mr Baloo

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

7f nursery winner here (good; has won on good to firm) in 2023; landed seventh AW win when scoring at Lingfield (1m; first-time cheekpieces, retained) a fortnight ago; has won off higher marks than this and must be considered on his return to turf.

7/2

2/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 231111 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has won six times on AW since December, including at this track in his last four starts; has a penalty for his narrow success over C&D last Monday but he reeled in a well-handicapped rival and this tough 4yo is open to more progress; key player.
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8

(2)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

15:55 Chester

Paradoxical

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Six AW wins since December, including a four-timer in February/March after the cheekpieces went on; four defeats have followed but he was staying on again when hampered in the closing stages over the extended 1m2f here last time, suggesting this return to a longer trip may suit.

20/1

3rd
7 (3)
Caelan

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 00-695 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism in 9.4f handicap here for Marco Botti last February; hasn't matched that since but he caught the eye of the stewards at Southwell (1m3f) last time and is now 3lb lower than for his win; could be dangerous back in trip.
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4th

1

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Caelan

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Just 1-8 over hurdles but returned from break with creditable second behind in-form stablemate at Ffos Las (2m, good) last month and remains on a workable mark; respected.

7/1

2nd

4

21st Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

18:12 Ffos Las

Caelan

11st 13lb

J: Tom Hutsby

T: Olly Murphy

Improved to win good-ground Worcester maiden (2m, good to soft) in September and subsequently made the frame in two 2m Huntington handicaps (good/good to soft); returns from four-month break on workable mark but riding arrangements suggest Trust House is the stable's main hope.

7/1

5th

5

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:20 Wetherby

Caelan

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Fair Flat racer who has improved with experience over hurdles and was seemingly relaxed by first-time hood when winning a Worcester maiden (2m, good to soft) last month; that form has recently been given a good boost by the runner-up and this fellow could have a lot more to offer in handicap hurdles.

2/1

20/1

Form: 8-5443 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f winner at this track but both were in 2023; on a dangerous mark and was a close fourth at Newcastle (1m) on penultimate run but he didn't really fire over C&D since; needs to step up; cheekpieces added.
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4th

13

(4)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eden Storm

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Hard to fault on the score of consistency this year but it's nearly two years since his last success and others appeal as likelier winners.

8/1

2nd

3

(7)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eden Storm

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Patrick Morris

Both wins came over C&D in 2023, but losing run now up to 17 despite a slipping mark; beaten only 3l into fifth of 13 at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) eight days ago and could play a part if building on that in the returning cheekpieces.

5/1

12

(7)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Eden Storm

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Both wins over 7f at Wolverhampton; has form at 1m, too, but he hasn't excelled himself in two C&D starts and others have stronger claims.

12/1

15/2

Form: 235246 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer who enjoyed a good winter, winning four times and going up 20lb in the weights; had an excuse in a non-event over 1m4f on his penultimate run but he was disappointing back over C&D ten days ago and has bit to prove after that heavy defeat.
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6th

6

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:42 Lingfield

Hitched

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: David Simcock

A regular on the AW here (three wins) who's much higher in the weights than when last seen frequently on turf; generally consistent but whether he's up to this mark on grass is the leading question, and Quamby looks his trainer's best chance.

25/1

13th

14

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Hitched

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Simcock

Four-time winner over 1m/1m2f here and just 1lb higher than when beating a dual subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in January, but he has the outside stall and will require some luck given his come-from-behind style.

25/1

4th

6

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hitched

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: David Simcock

C&D win in January off a 1lb lower mark; not so good twice since but he is not the type to stay down for long.

15/2

Form: 0588-3 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Useful in Germany in his youth but failed to win in 13 starts for Charlie Fellowes and was a well-held third on recent stable debut at Southwell (7f, Tapeta); that was after a break and this return to 1m is no problem but others are more convincing.
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4th

6

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Way To Dubai

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Has won only once since making his British debut in October 2023; has threatened plenty of times but has been very poor in last two races.

14/1

12th

2

(11)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Way To Dubai

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

He's won just once since making his British debut in October 2023; however, that came this January (7f, AW) and a slow start proved costly when back at 6f at Southwell last Thursday; effective on turf and might not be far away now back up in trip.

12/1

8th

9

(5)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Way To Dubai

8st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

1m win in January and back to his recent best when a close third at Lingfield last week; runs off the same mark today but he would be more appealing over an extra furlong.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: /681-7

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-6 on turf but he's been well held in three AW runs, the latest on stable debut at Chelmsford (1m) last month; should benefit from that run but he's untried on Tapeta and this is competitive; down the list.
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11th

4

(11)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

High Point

9st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ross Burdon

Achieved little twice over hurdles before his third of five from the front over C&D two months ago when last seen; that was comfortably his best show on AW but he needs to find extra.

14/1

3rd

1

(3)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

High Point

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Achieved little over hurdles the last twice; four-time winner on Flat turf but is less solid on AW form and doesn't seem set to defy top weight.

6/1

11th

5

11th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:58 Huntingdon

High Point

11st 6lb

J: James Davies

T: Ross Burdon

Achieved nothing at Fakenham (2m4f) on the switch to hurdles but has the potential to do better, being a four-time Flat winner (fairly useful).

33/1

Form: /5024-

Last run: 207 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Just one win from ten starts for Clive Cox but he's well treated on his best form and was a creditable fourth at Newbury (1m, good to firm) in final run last summer; still unexposed on AW and needs checking in the market on return for new yard (changed hands for 11,500gns).
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9th

3

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Hows The Guvnor

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Won on turf as a 2yo for Clive Cox; dual AW winner (1m/7f) for this yard in January but poor last time when the race reportedly came too soon; has been freshened up and might bounce back.

5/1

7th

1

(6)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

13:32 Southwell (AW)

Hows The Guvnor

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

C&D winner in January, when 12lb lower; followed up at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta); went close from this mark when fourth back there (8.5f) on his penultimate start; respectable second at Lingfield latest but if back in the form of that penultimate effort, he'd have strong claims.

6/1

2nd

1

(2)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Hows The Guvnor

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Two Tapeta wins in January, over 1m and 7f, and better form when a close fourth (off this mark) at Wolverhampton 11 days ago (8.6f); the second and third there have both won since and he is a solid contender back down into a Class 6.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £6.60
Straight Forecast £6.58
Tricast £42.26
Trifecta £50.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Paradoxical

The Guardian:

Mr Baloo

Daily Mirror:

Caelan

NEWMARKET:

High Point

RP RATINGS:

Way To Dubai

TOPSPEED:

Eden Storm

POSTDATA:

Paradoxical

The Times:

Paradoxical

Telegraph:

Paradoxical

Daily Mail:

Paradoxical

The Sun:

Paradoxical

The Star:

Paradoxical

D Express:

Mr Baloo

Daily Record:

Mr Baloo