April 05 / 17.15 Wolverhampton (AW)

17.15

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3888
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to 1m AW winner Star Studied (RPR 89); dam 1m-1m4f winner (including 2yo; 84), half-sister to winners Maybe Today (1m2f-1m4f) and Qool (German/Italian 7f-1m3f including 2yo), out of Italian 1m2f Group 1 winner; bred to appreciate a bit further, but stable can get them ready first time so worth a market check.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(5)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 3

15:42 Goodwood

Quebella

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Owen Burrows

Trained last year by Richard Hughes, winning on debut then holding her form well, including two creditable efforts at Goodwood; sold for 70,000gns since last run; the betting may help to ascertain expectations on stable/seasonal debut.

9/1

2

(7)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Newbury

Quebella

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Ran well in competitive races on both handicap starts, more recently when close sixth of 14 at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) in late July; proven over 1m3f and shapes as though today's trip will suit; must be considered.

3/1

8

(8)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Quebella

8st 9lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Richard Hughes

Won debut (8.6f, AW) in April; came from last to fifth in a ten-runner Listed race over C&D (1m2f, soft) on penultimate start and last to third in 11-runner handicap at Southwell (1m3f, AW; met traffic) on latest, on both occasions looking capable of better.

9/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 420-3

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
In the frame in three of his four starts, as when third of nine in a similar contest on his reappearance over C&D a fortnight ago after having attempted to make all in a steadily run race; each-way claims again but may be vulnerable to an improver.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(9)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Special Ghaiyyath

9st 7lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Made all for both wins at around 1m on turf last year, each for a different stable; has run well on Tapeta, but Polytrack remains a question and he will need to do better than on his debut for this yard at Bath 15 days ago.

16/1

6th

3

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Bath

Special Ghaiyyath

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

One win apiece for his two previous yards, taking his turf record to 22411; ran well on AW last time and sold for 25,000gns since; interesting returned to this sphere on debut for another new stable.

100/30

3rd

6

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Special Ghaiyyath

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

Eighth attempt when making all in a Beverley maiden (8.5f); left Charlie Johnston and made a winning start for new stable with another all-the-way success at Haydock (1m) in September; 9-4 favourite, something presumably not right (hung left and weakened quickly) when last of ten at Southwell in November; given a bit of time since; no surprise were he to resume his progress.

15/2

9/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 31- CD

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Built on his promising third of ten on his Kempton debut (7f, Polytrack) in October when scoring by a head over this C&D the following month; the form of that race hasn't worked out, though, and although being proven under the conditions must count for something he looks vulnerable under his penalty.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(3)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Penfolds Grange

9st 11lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mark Pattinson

Back-to-back seconds over C&D and shaped as if still in form when sixth to Joseph over 2f further at Lingfield last time; not out of this; trainer/owner also represented by Forca Timao.

12/1

6th

2

(7)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Penfolds Grange

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Mark Pattinson

Had wind surgery in December and he has run three good races since, finishing fourth over C&D before two runner-up efforts at Kempton (1m); should remain competitive.

7/2

2nd

4

(6)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Penfolds Grange

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Pattinson

Two good runs have followed a wind operation in December, notably when headed in the final stride over C&D five weeks ago; 2lb higher today but still feasibly weighted.

3/1

Form: 7- BF

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 15-8 favourite for his Bath debut (1m, good) last September, but ran green and never figured (has been gelded since); bred to be much better than that and interesting to see how much confidence there is behind him on his return.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Kempton (AW)

Belgravian

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Second on Chelmsford Polytrack in latest AW race; tremendous progress last year once sent handicapping in cheekpieces, racking up four wins and the last three of those (in small fields) were over 2m, increasingly impressive; improvement stalled at Newmarket in the Cesarewitch Trial and Cesarewitch itself on last two outings, but he remains of major interest on this return.

100/30

19

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Belgravian

8st 2lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Andrew Balding

Tremendous progress once sent handicapping in cheekpieces, racking up four wins and the last three of those (in small fields) were over 2m, increasingly impressive; he was put in his place, improvement ending, when never-dangerous third to Reverend Hubert over C&D three weeks ago off revised mark, but he's able to race off 5lb lower today; considered.

9/1

4

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:55 Newmarket

Belgravian

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Since sent handicapping in cheekpieces he's delivered form figures of 12111 and has looked seriously progressive since upped to 2m, again winning as he liked last time at Goodwood (good to firm); handicapper didn't hold back with a 10lb rise but that might not halt his progress.

5/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to 7.3f-1m1f winner The Parent (2yo/Bahrain; RPR 96); dam 7f-1m1f winner (including US turf Grade 1; 108), out of 1m winning daughter of unraced half-sister to French 1m2f Group 1 winner Nadia; stable not known for winning newcomers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mythical Isle

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

0-11; has made the frame a few times over 6f here and makes his debut at this level, but he does have something to prove back up in trip; tongue-tie removed after one use.

16/1

9th

7

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mythical Isle

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Patrick Morris

Maiden who's turned in three solid efforts in C&D handicaps, latterly when hampered late behind East Tyrone a fortnight ago; one to consider in a first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

4th

4

(6)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mythical Isle

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

0-9 but he's gone close over C&D in two of his last four runs including a strong-finishing third last month; on the same mark here and he's a big player if he can back that up.

7/2

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6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000euros yearling; 60,000euros breeze-up 2yo; closely related to winners Mia Man (French 1m2f; RPR 91), Jungle Pulse (French 9.5f AW; 84) and Running The Game (1m3f AW; 83); dam French 6f winner, half-sister to useful 1m4f winner Ice Pyramid; stable 15-82 (18%) with 3yo newcomers in past five seasons; interesting, especially if market positive.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arboreous

9st 10lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Still a maiden after eight runs but was seemingly aided by first-time blinkers when close third over C&D 12 days ago and has obvious claims if in similar form again.

3/1

8

(9)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arboreous

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Fluffed his lines when odds-on for a C&D maiden in June and has run poorly a few times from the front since; inclined to pull hard since cheekpieces went on, so there are obvious risks on that front from stall 9 now switched to blinkers.

16/1

4

(1)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:33 Southwell (AW)

Arboreous

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Runner-up in three of his six races and has the form to be competitive off this mark now into handicaps; however, needs to bounce back from his worst run yet when tried in cheekpieces.

8/1

Form: 2-

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off 16-1 but showed plenty of promise when second of 11 on his Yarmouth debut (1m, good to firm) last September; gelded since; this slightly stiffer test should suit him on breeding and high on the list.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

15

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

14:55 Ascot

Wine Dark Sea

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Harry Charlton

Winning handicap debut at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last August; didn't fire in the same way back at Kempton (1m3f) next time but resumed his progression in no uncertain terms when close second in valuable 3yo handicap at Newmarket (1m4f, good) on final start, form which was strongly boosted last weekend by the winner (Yabher) and third (Daiquiri Bay); could have a big say if the betting suggests he's ready to roll after 211 days off.

12/1

2nd

12

(2)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:30 Newmarket

Wine Dark Sea

8st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Harry Charlton

Promising debut (good to firm) on sole run as 2yo; lived up to that on third attempt when winning his handicap debut at Kempton (upped to 1m4f, AW) in August but he did not fire in the same way back at Kempton (1m3f) 16 days ago; needs to resume progress.

20/1

6th

10

(11)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Wine Dark Sea

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Charlton

Promising debut on turf one year ago and came right back to that form, and more, when beating 12 others to make winning handicap debut upped to 1m4f here six weeks ago; 6lb higher but he's got a useful pedigree and almost certainly has best days in front of him.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Sweet Promise (9.4f AW/1m2f turf; RPR 101), Evening Story (1m-12.4f including AW; 82) and Monsieur Melee (1m4f; 79); dam 7f 2yo winner (86), out of 1m4f Group 3 winner; stable can ready a newcomer and worth monitoring in the market.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(3)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

17:23 Leicester

Rose Warrior

9st 5lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Jennie Candlish

Signs of some ability in a handful of starts for previous yard but he was beaten a long way out on his debut for this one, on Southwell AW (1m6f) in April; has worn blinkers and cheekpieces, now goes in a visor with a lot to prove.

16/1

10th

3

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Rose Warrior

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Showed bits of form when trained by the Kublers, latest when fourth of 16 at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) last October in first-time blinkers; sold for 8,000gns subsequently and switches to first-time cheekpieces on stable debut; one to watch out for in the betting.

5/1

4th

10

(6)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Rose Warrior

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Unexposed; two best runs have been over 1m/1m2f on turf; didn't seem to stay when tried over 2m at Southwell last time; blinkers now tried; plenty to prove.

16/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 1m5f-2m winner (RPR 75), half-sister to US 1m/8.5f winner Money Trend, out of maiden half-sister to 1m2f Listed winner Dabtiya, is granddaughter of half-sister to French Derby winner Darshaan; stable 0-38 with 3yo newcomers in past five seasons and he looks one for further in due course.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 5

19:10 Yarmouth

Iwantmytimewithyou

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Dunlop

Won two handicaps last July (1m4f, good and 1m6f, firm); he has finished second in two of his three runs this year, latterly beaten a short-head at Leicester 11 days ago (1m4f, good to firm); had just one run on slower than good and finished well beaten, so conditions may be a concern.

9/4

2nd

5

(3)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

18:55 Leicester

Iwantmytimewithyou

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

A dual 1m4f/1m6f winner last summer and back in decent form of late, fifth in 1m4f Beverley handicap 16 days ago; possibilities.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £28.10
Straight Forecast £23.01
Trifecta £196.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wine Dark Sea

Telegraph:

Belgravian

LAMBOURN:

Quebella

D Express:

Penfolds Grange

POSTDATA:

Special Ghaiyyath

The Times:

Wine Dark Sea

The Guardian:

Wine Dark Sea

Daily Mirror:

Wine Dark Sea

The Sun:

Wine Dark Sea

The Star:

Wine Dark Sea

Daily Record:

Wine Dark Sea

Daily Mail:

Belgravian