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LINGFIELD (AW)
3 January 2025
BetMGM: It's Showtime Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Class 5) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 2f
- Going: Standard To Slow
- Runners
- 10
- Type
- All Weather
- Surface
- Polytrack
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Sunny
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 4 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (27%)
240,000gns yearling; by New Bay; connections had a winning newcomer last Saturday
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: -
Days: -
90,000gns yearling; sibling to three winners; wears hood on debut; check the betting
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: -
Days: -
Shaped better than the bare result in 1m contest at Kempton; open to improvement
8-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: -
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 52yNv | 9-4 | 8/13 | Bowmark (9½L) | 28/1 | - | 66 |
Brings the worst piece of form, having been soundly beaten at Kempton
9-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: -
Days: 128
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 52yNv | 9-4 | 9/10 | Dunamase (34L) | 300/1 | - | - |
2,500gns yearling; by Ulysses; yard not noted for debut scorers
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: -
Days: -
Ties in closely with Secret Force on C&D running last time and could go well
57-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: -
Days: 43
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 10f St | 42yMd | 9-7 | 7/11 | Sea Scout (6¼L) | 100/1 | - | 65 |
| 17 Oct 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 10f St | 52yMd | 9-7 | 5/5 | Devil's Advocate (23L) | 13/2 | - | 46 |
Showed signs of ability in Wolverhampton maiden, while seeming green; may improve
5-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: -
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 52yMd | 9-4 t1 | 5/7 | Perfect Life (6½L) | 28/1 | - | 66 |
Frankel colt who made late headway from difficult position in C&D maiden six weeks ago
6-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: -
Days: 43
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 10f St | 42yMd | 9-7 | 6/11 | Sea Scout (5¾L) | 4/1 | - | 66 |
Heavy ground possibly wasn't ideal at Newbury; gelded since; should do better
7-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: -
Days: 70
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 24 | Nby Newbury | 8f Hy | 42yNv | 9-7 | 7/12 | Centigrade (23L) | 12/1 | - | 44 |
Verdict
The form standard is ordinary but SECRET FORCE is one runner who could take a big step forward. A few of the newcomers are interesting.
Secret Force
Betting Forecast:
2/1 Secret Force,
3/1 Boatswain,
9/2 Queen Of Mercia,
11/2 Broker Charlie,
10/1 Thosewerethedays,
14/1 Chartwell Jock,
16/1 Navalanche,
Ray Gun,
50/1 Fornido,
150/1 Coisty
Relevant Tips
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