April 07 / 15.35 Wolverhampton (AW)

15.35

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3888
  • 0m 7f 36y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 6-

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
135,000gns breeze-up purchase who finished well held on his heavy-ground debut at Newbury (7f) last autumn; should be capable of better and the market will be informative on return.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Carron

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Seems more effective on AW (3-4) than turf (1-9) and finished down the field in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (14-1) five weeks ago; now has cheekpieces to accompany the usual tongue-strap.

16/1

14th

7

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Carron

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Only 1-8 on turf but appears to hold a fighting chance with Jack Callan's useful 5lb claim offsetting a penalty for a game success at Newcastle (1m) that took his AW record to 3-4; may do better still for current yard.

7/1

1st

3

(4)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Carron

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Two AW wins when trained by Charles Hills; only midfield off this mark at Kempton on his stable debut in December and twice a beaten favourite in Dubai this winter; still has time to do better and interesting to see if his backers return.

9/4

6/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4- BF

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
180,000gns yearling; held in fourth when 11-10 favourite on Newcastle debut (7f, Tapeta) in October but he ran well for a long way and that form has been boosted by the second and third since; should benefit from that experience and he's an interesting contender on his return.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(4)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

19:15 Haydock

LKarama

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Short-headed at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month on second start and again runner-up at Lingfield last time (7f, AW; albeit no match for winner); this 180,000gns half-brother to Group 3 winner Greenland could have more to offer and is a possible contender on handicap/turf debut.

9/2

4

(4)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

19:15 Haydock

LKarama

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Short-headed at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month on second start and again runner-up at Lingfield last time (7f, AW; albeit no match for winner); this 180,000gns half-brother to Group 3 winner Greenland could have more to offer and is a possible contender on handicap/turf debut.

9/2

2nd

3

(5)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

LKarama

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

raced in second, pressed leader over 2f out, no chance with winner inside final furlong

13/8

3rd
7 (1)
Hymnbook

8/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 8-

Last run: 149 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
90,000gns yearling; never-dangerous eighth of 12 on Chelmsford debut (7f) in November but he kept on well and was only beaten around 3l behind a useful prospect from the Gosden yard; that form puts him in the picture and he's open to progress on his return.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(13)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket

Hymnbook

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Rallied for eyecatching second on handicap debut at Ascot (1m, good to firm) in July; mid-division in Glorious Goodwood handicap (1m2f, good) next time and well beaten at Ascot (1m2f) most recently, but that was on soft ground; not ruled out now back on better ground in view of the Ascot promise.

11/1

2

(1)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 212y

Class 3

14:10 Ascot

Hymnbook

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: S Woods

Made all in a maiden on his fourth start and very nearly followed up on handicap debut here, again over 1m on good to firm; strong in the finish that day and didn't get the chance to show what he could do upped to 1m2f at Glorious Goodwood; soft ground is a complete unknown but remains of interest.

12/1

10th

13

(9)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Hymnbook

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Off the mark at the fourth attempt when making all in Nottingham maiden (1m, good to firm) in May and went very close on handicap debut in small field at Ascot (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; this race is hotter but he kept on strongly last time and could have more to offer now upped to 1m2f.

14/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
15,000euros gelded half-brother to Spanish 7f/7.5f winner Brizna; dam placed 7f/1m 2yo (including AW; RPR 74), half-sister to useful winners Patentar (7f-1m1f) and Cavalry Charge (6f); blinkered on debut but yard is in good form; interesting to see how he figures in market.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(8)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:23 Chepstow

Road House

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Faye Bramley

Blinkered when fourth on debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) when trained by Ollie Sangster; beaten 47l and 14l since in two starts on turf since joining this yard; drops to 6f for his handicap debut; best watched.

33/1

8th

4

(8)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

15:25 Salisbury

Road House

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Faye Bramley

Wore blinkers and showed some ability at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) on sole start for Ollie Sangster in April; sold for 2,500gns subsequently and was nearly 50l adrift at Newbury (7f, good; 150-1) on his stable debut in May; vet had plenty to report afterwards and this gelding is best watched for now.

50/1

6

(11)

16th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:33 Newbury

Road House

9st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Faye Bramley

Wore blinkers and recorded only a modest RPR, nonetheless showing some ability, at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in sole start for Ollie Sangster; sold for 2,500gns since; others preferred.

40/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
27,000gns foal, 21,000gns yearling, 80,000gns 2yo; fifth foal; half-brother to 7f/1m winner Indiana Grey (including AW; RPR 73); dam placed 1m-1m2f (68), sister to useful 7f/1m winner Bishan Bedi; drawn wide with tongue-tie applied on debut but he needs watching in market.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(6)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

16:25 Chepstow

Reds And Wolves

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Finished fifth in two 7f AW runs last month, showing much better form on the second occasion; remains capable of better but such progress may coincide with a move into minor handicaps.

9/1

4th

6

(6)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

16:25 Chepstow

Reds And Wolves

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Finished fifth in two 7f AW runs last month, showing much better form on the second occasion; remains capable of better but such progress may coincide with a move into minor handicaps.

9/1

5th

8

(8)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reds And Wolves

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Hugo Palmer

in touch with leaders

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 58

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-held fifth of eight on C&D debut last month and was beaten 12l at another big price at Southwell (1m) ten days ago; opposable.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

11

(14)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Fighting Queen

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Joe Ponting

Made a winning turf/handicap debut at Bath (1m) last May and posted a creditable second upped to 1m2f at that track (also firm) nine days later; didn't match that form subsequently but last year was this 5yo's first season racing so chance she might have a shade more to offer this term.

16/1

6

(9)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fighting Queen

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Joe Ponting

Made a successful handicap debut at Bath (1m, firm) in May and ran well when third of 12 over C&D 17 days ago given she was keen and didn't enjoy a clear passage; that form has been boosted with the winner (twice) and fourth successful since; races off the same mark.

12/1

6

(9)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fighting Queen

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Joe Ponting

Made a successful handicap debut at Bath (1m, firm) in May and ran well when third of 12 over C&D 17 days ago given she was keen and didn't enjoy a clear passage; that form has been boosted with the winner (twice) and fourth successful since; races off the same mark.

12/1

Form: 8

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Got outpaced and was never involved when eighth of 12 at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack; 40-1) ten days ago; that was a low-key start and she needs to leave that form well behind.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(8)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Salisbury

Lambournghini

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: David Evans

7f handicap winner before following up in a classified race; another good run when third in a Leicester handicap three days ago (same mark) and she's keeping herself busy.

4/1

3rd

4

(4)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:30 Leicester

Lambournghini

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: David Evans

Got off the mark in a handicap at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) and followed up in a classified event at Brighton (1m, good to firm) 15 days ago (both under Joe Leavy); back into a handicap; unproven on ground slower than good.

5/2

7

(7)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

20:12 Brighton

Lambournghini

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: David Evans

Bumped into one at Ripon before again over-racing at Yarmouth; the return to 7f proved ideal when winning at Chepstow last time and she's more than capable of following up if she can keep a lid on it early.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
8,000gns half-brother to winners Princess Valentina (Italian 5f-1m) and Kyrios (Polish 1m); dam maiden half-sister to winners Grand Son Of Calyx (6f 2yo/1m), Ghaawy (1m 2yo) and Monasada (1m2f); yard 0-11 in maidens last year and he could be one for later on.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Ripon

For What Its Worth

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Michael Wigham

Out the back in three maiden/novice runs over further but the last two runs haven't been devoid of promise; faces a more realistic challenge now handicapping, even from 3lb wrong; stable on a seven-month losing run but he needs a market check.

25/1

8th

8

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Ripon

For What Its Worth

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Michael Wigham

Out the back in three maiden/novice runs over further but the last two runs haven't been devoid of promise; faces a more realistic challenge now handicapping, even from 3lb wrong; stable on a seven-month losing run but he needs a market check.

25/1

9th

5

(3)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

18:25 Nottingham

For What Its Worth

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Wigham

in rear

100/1

100/1

Form: 67

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at massive prices in two runs this year and latest was over C&D three weeks ago.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

11

19th Feb 2026

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

14:51 Huntingdon

Cosmic Spirit

10st 5lb

J: Mr Joseph Stevenson

T: Ben Case

No worthwhile form on the Flat or hurdling; makes handicap debut from 6lb out of the weights and Joseph Stevenson has claimed 7lb in his three previous races.

33/1

10th

10

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

12:42 Wincanton

Cosmic Spirit

10st 9lb

J: Mr Joseph Stevenson

T: Ben Case

Has had wind surgery since last run but no worthwhile form as yet, on the Flat or hurdling.

100/1

13th

4

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Warwick

Cosmic Spirit

11st 0lb

J: Mr Joseph Stevenson

T: Ben Case

Showed no promise when a big-priced outsider for three 6f/7f AW novice races in February-April; out of a half-sister to two winning jumpers but can only be watched on this hurdling debut.

100/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
125-1 on Kempton debut (7f) 12 days ago when tailed off in 11th of 12.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(3)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brightlikeadiamond

8st 11lb

J: William Cox

T: Tim Vaughan

took keen hold, never better than midfield

100/1

10th

11

(3)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brightlikeadiamond

8st 11lb

J: William Cox

T: Tim Vaughan

took keen hold, never better than midfield

100/1

11th

11

(11)

26th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Brightlikeadiamond

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Vaughan

Fourth foal; dam 5.7f-7f winner (including AW; RPR 97); trainer 0-10 in maidens/novices last five years; others more obvious.

50/1

Form: 8

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Persian King and first foal of a Listed-placed 7f 2yo winner (RPR 93); hooded on Southwell debut (7f, AW; 11-1) last month when he missed the break and was always out the back; should know more this time but he needs a transformation.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(2)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Wetherby

Dubai Gold

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Sowersby

Well beaten in two 7f AW maidens for Charlie Fellowes this spring and was sold for 1,000gns last month; can't be recommended here.

100/1

11th

4

(4)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dubai Gold

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

always behind, took keen hold, soon swerved right and hampered rival, hung badly right on turn over 3f out, soon no chance

20/1

11th

4

(4)

7th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dubai Gold

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

always behind, took keen hold, soon swerved right and hampered rival, hung badly right on turn over 3f out, soon no chance

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £4.90
Straight Forecast £4.66
Trifecta £11.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Excellent Believe

Daily Mirror:

Hymnbook

The Sun:

Carron

Daily Mail:

L'Karama

POSTDATA:

Excellent Believe

LAMBOURN:

Excellent Believe

The Times:

Excellent Believe

Telegraph:

Excellent Believe

The Guardian:

Excellent Believe

D Express:

Excellent Believe

The Star:

Excellent Believe

Daily Record:

Excellent Believe