April 10 / 17.18 Lingfield (AW)

17.18

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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.90
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 44-752 BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has steadily found his form this year for new stable, most recently runner-up at Bath (5.7f) last week; due to go back up 1lb in future; could well go one better.
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2nd

5

(10)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Royal Accord

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Four handicap wins this year, two of them at this track (6f and 7f); not at his best at Wolverhampton ten days ago and drawn widest this time; Marco Ghiani replaces a 7lb claimer.

10/1

7th

4

(2)

4th Oct 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Accord

9st 11lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Stuart Williams

Progressive 3yo who led close home a Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in August and has now won four times this year; also suited by Tapeta and could plausibly still have untapped potential over 7f; commands respect.

9/2

16/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 689-86

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; showed some promise at Wolverhampton (6f) most recently but needs to build on that effort; yet to make the frame.
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2nd

4

(9)

24th Apr 2025

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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

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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

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 4-7352

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden but went close in reapplied hood at Wolverhampton (6f) most recently and remains unexposed over this distance; possibilities in the retained headgear.
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9th

1

(8)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Woodhay Whisper

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Jones

Closely matched with Irish Dancer and Street Life on C&D form from two weeks ago when she was short of room late on; all her wins have come at 6f but she's effective at 5f and she should be in the shake-up again.

6/1

4th

4

(5)

13th Mar 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Woodhay Whisper

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last month and has had excuses there on both starts since (wide draw then slow start); however, the drop back to 5f isn't an obvious positive.

12/1

7th

4

(1)

3rd Mar 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Woodhay Whisper

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

C&D winner last month and was drawn wide when penalised last week; better expected from stall 1.

5/1

Form: 0-9351

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Justified market support in first-time tongue-tie at Wolverhampton (5f) last month and is open to further progress at this level; should be as effective back at 6f; respected.
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2nd

7

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ancient State

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Adam Kirby

Looked ahead of his mark in first three 5f wins on the AW, most recently at Southwell in March; missed a beat at the start and only just failed to reel in the more prominently ridden Spendmore Lane at Lingfield since; raised a further 3lb but still has potential.

5/2

2nd

4

(5)

28th Apr 2026

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0m 5f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Lingfield (AW)

Ancient State

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

3-3 over 5f, including here, and he took his form to a new level with a comfortable Southwell success last month; up 6lb and now tackles Class 5 company but his ceiling is yet to be established.

7/4

1st

6

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Ancient State

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Races freely and unbeaten (2-2) at 5f; quickened readily when winning at Lingfield last August on final start for Martin Dunne; new trainer has made a promising start and this gelding may still be unexposed; very interesting despite a 7lb rise.

9/2

Form: 0555-4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has consistent RPRs since handicapping but the standard is meagre; chance of opening her account depends on how well she responds to first-time hood.
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11th

12

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Shes A Dark Horse

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Modest maiden who has finished unplaced in all 13 starts; new headgear needs to prove transformative.

33/1

7th

8

(5)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:05 Nottingham

Shes A Dark Horse

9st 5lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Dean Ivory

Last of six off her basement handicap mark at Lingfield (5f, AW) last month and has now been unplaced all ten starts; cheekpieces given another whirl here; improvement required.

16/1

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6th
2 (3)
Rock Master

5/1

Form: 7747-3

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to running well in first-time cheekpieces at Chelmsford (6f) on reappearance and may build on that effort; now goes in blinkers; enters calculations.
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8th

6

(5)

6th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rock Master

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Tony Carroll

Placed a few times on turf/Polytrack last year, but has regressed since joining this yard and now 0-17; look elsewhere.

12/1

8th

6

(1)

20th Jan 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Rock Master

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Tony Carroll

Maiden (0-16); often placed for Sean Woods but yet to threaten to click into gear for this trainer; weakened late on when last of nine at Southwell (6f; 9-1) 16 days ago.

20/1

10

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rock Master

8st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

0-12 for Sean Woods but he's finished placed five times including when runner-up in a classified event at Yarmouth (7f, good) in August; on unchanged mark back in a handicap and has each-way claims again for new yard.

8/1

Form: 83-135 C

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Sole attempt at Lingfield resulted in his only win (three runs ago); however, has shown best form over 5f and this step back up in trip presents a question mark.
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6

(5)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:32 Nottingham

Sunny Time

8st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

5f AW winner who has yet to make the frame on turf and hasn't been threatening to of late; another tweak on the headgear front.

20/1

7th

7

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:37 Yarmouth

Sunny Time

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

5f AW winner; unplaced in four turf starts and hard to fancy based on his last two efforts.

33/1

9

(5)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Sunny Time

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Best efforts have come under aggressive rides over 5f on Polytrack; achieved little in three runs on turf, including in blinkers last time, and reverts to the usual cheekpieces today (first-time tongue-tie added); bit to find at the weights.

16/1

Form: 70897-

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Holds very weak claims on her 2yo form; first-time headgear needs to make a big difference on reappearance.
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9th

12

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Bluesy Moon

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Michael Attwater

16-race maiden who has already had plenty of chances off basement marks; makes very limited appeal on first start since October; refitted cheekpieces replace visor.

40/1

11

(12)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:45 Brighton

Bluesy Moon

8st 13lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Michael Attwater

3yo maiden who has bits of placed form but suffered a heavy defeat in latest outing; chance largely depends on how well she responds to new headgear.

33/1

9th
5 (10)
Sarabi

9/1

Form: 7465-6

Last run: 87 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
0-5 for Jack Channon; sold for 2,000gns since last run; has something to find on bare form but Rossa Ryan is a positive booking; market support should be noted.
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6th

5

(9)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Sarabi

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Keady

Won a 6f classified event here last summer (blinkered first time); up and down since but the switch to a visor helped when second here 17 days ago (6f); worth another go at 7f.

8/1

8

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sarabi

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Keady

Ready winner of 6f classified race on Lingfield AW in June (first-time blinkers) and she might have needed the sharpener when attempting 5f for the only time in August; overall, has work to do after minor efforts of late.

16/1

8

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sarabi

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Keady

Ready winner of 6f classified race on Lingfield AW in June (first-time blinkers) and she might have needed the sharpener when attempting 5f for the only time in August; overall, has work to do after minor efforts of late.

16/1

Form: 0-1465 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Took well to first-time blinkers at Wolverhampton (6f) in January but regressed the last twice; sold out of Jamie Osborne's yard for 3,000gns since; others preferred.
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12th

7

(13)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Top Biller

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Most of his best efforts have come from the front but he just raced in touch when second at Yarmouth (6f) on latest outing, his best show this year; well handicapped if judged on peak 2025 efforts.

6/1

2nd

4

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:03 Yarmouth

Top Biller

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Front-runner who got upset in the stalls and was slowly away last time at Wolverhampton; his previous two runs were also below best form and easy lead looks unlikely with Grand Citadel in the field.

12/1

11th

11

(7)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Top Biller

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Front-runner; not found his best form in two runs back from a break and unlikely to enjoy an uncontested lead in this field.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £38.30
Straight Forecast £36.64
Tricast £122.84
Trifecta £149.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Woodhay Whisper

SPOTLIGHT:

Royal Accord

NEWMARKET:

Rock Master

POSTDATA:

Ancient State

Daily Record:

Rock Master

The Times:

Royal Accord

Daily Mail:

Royal Accord

Daily Mirror:

Royal Accord

Telegraph:

Woodhay Whisper

The Guardian:

Woodhay Whisper

D Express:

Woodhay Whisper

The Sun:

Woodhay Whisper

The Star:

Woodhay Whisper