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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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

7th

13

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Royal Accord

8st 12lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

C&D winner last August off this mark when with Stuart Williams; however, pretty much tailed off in this season's races.

40/1

9th

8

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:12 Newmarket (July)

Royal Accord

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Gained most recent win over C&D last August when with Stuart Williams; however, brings a doubt over current form, having trailed home last (eased once held) in big field at York on stable/seasonal debut.

20/1

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

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

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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7th

3

(7)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:42 Catterick

Woodhay Whisper

9st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Ron Barr

Three-time AW scorer who holds weak claims on her two efforts since joining new yard and returned to turf, last of five at Catterick (5f) latest; 0-8 in this sphere; others preferred.

14/1

5th

6

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Woodhay Whisper

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ron Barr

Ex-Jack Jones (bought for 3,600gns in April); all three wins have been on AW; fair run on stable debut when seventh over 6f at Thirsk (good); well drawn and could go well on a rare run at 5f (races mainly at 6f).

16/1

7th

4

(11)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Woodhay Whisper

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ron Barr

Won twice for Jack Jones, both times over 6f at Wolverhampton; hung right and weakened when last in action at Southwell (5f) ten weeks ago; changed hands for 3,600gns since; best watched on stable debut.

20/1

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

3

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 4

16:10 Doncaster

Ancient State

9st 11lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Progressive sort who notched a third victory of 2026 at Lingfield (5f) in June; went very freely from widest draw and did well in circumstances when fifth of 13 in 6f Windsor handicap last time; a player eased 1lb.

11/1

5th

10

(14)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:28 Windsor

Ancient State

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Enjoying an excellent season since switching to Adam Kirby and notched a third success at Lingfield (5f) in June; nearest finish after a slow start when a good fifth of 12 in 5f York handicap last time and he's a player back up in trip now.

12/1

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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5th

9

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

18:15 Brighton

Rock Master

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

No wins in 22 and the two seconds were last year over shorter trips; opposable on this summer's exploits.

14/1

4th

5

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:38 Brighton

Rock Master

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

21-race maiden who was safely held when sixth in this grade here (1m) yesterday behind River Wharfe; he clearly needs to raise his game.

25/1

6th

6

(6)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:00 Brighton

Rock Master

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Tony Carroll

20-race maiden who returned from a break with two disappointing runs this summer (1m/7f), the latter in this grade in refitted cheekpieces; not yet proven over 1m; others have much stronger claims.

16/1

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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7th

5

(2)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Bluesy Moon

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

17-race maiden who was beaten 12l here over 6f in April on her first start for 196 days; off again since and others are more convincing.

28/1

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

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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10th

11

(21)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Top Biller

9st 4lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Two wins in Britain; runner up on good ground in two of last three starts for Shelley Birkett; bought for just 2,400gns in July and is unraced on slower than good; best watched on stable debut.

33/1

2nd

8

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Top Biller

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Has a patchy profile and was out the back at Brighton last time but he finished runner-up in a Yarmouth handicap (6f, good) on his penultimate run; has claims if he can recapture that form and his last win was over C&D.

5/1

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

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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