17:13 Southwell (AW)
StandardBetMGM: It’s Showtime Fillies’ Handicap
- First Prize: £4972.3
- 1m 0f 13y
- Class 4
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Mostly cloudy
Form: 533302 CD
OR: 80
W: 9st 9lb
Age: 5 yo Filly
Captured this prize 12 months ago and arrives on the back of a good second of seven in 7f Newcastle handicap 11 days ago; she's very much one to consider despite a 2lb weights rise.
Form: 77977- CD
OR: 78
W: 9st 7lb
Age: 4 yo Filly
Course scorer but she's been off the track since a below-par seventh in 1m Newcastle handicap in November; she has gone well fresh though so can't be discounted.
Form: 2109-4
OR: 78
W: 9st 7lb
Age: 4 yo Filly
A fair 7f winner for Archie Watson last season and she made an encouraging start for her new yard after eight months off when fourth of 11 in 7f Lingfield handicap 15 days ago; she's in the mix off a 2lb lower mark.
Form: 6-1115 DBF
OR: 77
W: 9st 6lb
Age: 4 yo Filly
In fine form in 2025, completing her hat-trick at Kempton (1m) in February; posted a solid fifth off a career-high mark in 7f handicap here last time so ought to be thereabouts once more.
Form: 16-231 D
OR: 73
W: 9st 2lb
Age: 5 yo Filly
Ridden more positively than usual when an easy winner of 1m Kempton handicap 17 days ago; up 6lb but she's weighted to go close again.
Form: 5321-5 D
OR: 73
W: 9st 2lb
Age: 4 yo Filly
Ended 2024 with 1m success at Chepstow for Richard Hannon and she recorded a solid effort for her new stable after six months off when fifth of 11 over C&D three weeks ago; shortlisted.
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Betting Forecast
3/1 Enola Grey, 10/1 Bellarchi, 6/1 Viennoise, 6/1 Gaiety Musical, 11/8 Top Of The Class, 9/1 Delicacy
Verdict
A competitive handicap but it’s hard to go against TOP OF THE CLASS who was ridden more prominently than usual when an easy Kempton winner last time out and still looks well weighted despite a 6lb rise. Last year’s winner Enola Grey heads the list of dangers ahead of in-form duo Viennoise and Gaiety Musical.[Peter Entwistle]
Selections
Daily Mirror:
Enola GreyDaily Mail:
Gaiety MusicalThe Sun:
Gaiety MusicalThe Star:
Gaiety MusicalThe Times:
ViennoiseTelegraph:
Top Of The ClassThe Guardian:
Top Of The ClassD Express:
Top Of The ClassDaily Record:
Top Of The Class