October 25 / 19.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.30

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Make The Move To Midnite Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Make The Move To Midnite Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly sunny

Form: 592806 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
1lb lower than when beaten a neck at Musselburgh (5f, good) in August, but not matched that form since and a record of 1-22 is a concern.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(10)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Orbital Chime

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Has been threatening for his current yard this spring but a couple of expensive defeats latterly; goes back to the visor from blinkers and, while capable off this mark, his strike-rate doesn't inspire.

5/1

6th

6

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:20 Nottingham

Orbital Chime

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Best effort for current stable when close second at Thirsk (7f) in most recent turf attempt; still nicely handicapped, having recorded both wins (6f) off higher marks; commands respect back down in distance.

100/30

6th

2

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Orbital Chime

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: James Owen

Course winner over 6f in November when trained by Katie Scott; didn't quite get home when third at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) earlier in the month, and ran well when second of 14 at Thirsk (7f, good) five days ago; may be able to go one better.

9/2

Form: 328037 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Losing run up to 15, but she has become well treated on some of her placed form in recent months and is 2-6 over C&D; worth a second look back down to a Class 6.
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2nd

9

(12)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daytona Lady

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Can miss the break and is often ridden from off the pace (every chance she will be again from stall 12); notched a third C&D win when taking a small-field affair against her own sex off 2lb lower in April; slight drop-off latest and has to bounce back.

8/1

4th

2

(4)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Daytona Lady

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Running well both here and at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) since returning last month and has twice won over this C&D in her career; major player, especially if getting a solid pace to aim at.

4/1

3rd

5

(5)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daytona Lady

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Back to winning ways when seeing off five rivals over C&D (her third C&D success) two weeks ago; a 2lb rise doesn't handicap her out of things but she will need a good pace to aim at.

7/2

Form: 155282 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Well held in his only AW start over C&D a year ago but has mainly been running well on turf since the visor went on, as when beaten a neck at Catterick (6f, good) eight days ago; respected off 1lb higher if repeating the form back on Tapeta.
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1st

3

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Flowstate

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Only fourth off this mark at Southwell last week but this track seems to suit him ideally and he is 3-4 over C&D; not sure he is fully exposed at 7f just yet and he looks a major player.

9/4

4th

1

(5)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Flowstate

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Invigorated by a step up to 7f this winter, winning three times at Newcastle; latest success was smooth and a 4lb rise does not look harsh; leading contender again if proving equally effective at Southwell.

4/1

Form: 051255 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Probably hasn't enjoyed heavy/good to soft ground on turf the last twice but his record on Polytrack (4212) is a bit better than on Tapeta (484) and he remains 4lb higher than for his Kempton win (6f) in August.
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5

(4)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Francis Drake

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Probably hasn't enjoyed heavy/good to soft ground on turf the last twice but his record on Polytrack (4212) is a bit better than on Tapeta (484) and he remains 4lb higher than for his Kempton win (6f) in August.

5/1

3

(5)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:15 Brighton

Francis Drake

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Kempton winner (6f; from 5lb lower) in August; moderately progressive form came to an abrupt end on heavy ground at Salisbury (6f; favourite) latest, and it is a legitimate concern that his three best efforts have been on AW; cheekpieces added to regular tongue-tie.

4/1

5th

3

(9)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Salisbury

Francis Drake

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Most runs and best form have been on the AW, notably his recent first and second finishes in 6f handicaps; on a competitive mark and could yet show his worth on turf.

2/1

Form: 562736

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
1lb lower than when second of nine at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) in August, but is now 0-16 and was well held over C&D three weeks ago; needs the cheekpieces to make a difference.
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4th

7

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Valsharah

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

23-race maiden who has tried various headgear (including combinations) since joining this yard but it was only today's tongue-tie he sported when close second at Kempton (6f, AW) in March; career-low mark and he's a contender if subsequent efforts can be forgiven.

9/1

11th

9

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Valsharah

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Appleby

Still seeking his first win after 22 attempts; went close at Kempton (6f) in March but his two runs since haven't been of the same standard; has shown promise on turf; has worn each of today's accessories at some point but this is the first time they have been worn together.

10/1

6th

5

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Valsharah

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

21-race maiden but he was runner-up at Kempton (6f, AW; first-time tongue-tie) last month and posted another solid effort at Wolverhampton 19 days ago; has each-way claims.

4/1

Form: 330983

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Was back off his sole winning mark when beaten less than a length into third of eight behind Vince Lombardi over C&D a fortnight ago; a 3lb pull and being much better drawn than his old rival could see him reverse the form; each-way claims.
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3rd

3

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Sioux Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Just one win from 24 starts but that was off 9lb higher at Brighton (5.3f, good) last spring; losing run is up to 13 but he's run some solid races on AW this year including when runner-up at Wolverhampton (7f) in March; seems tactically versatile and he's an interesting contender back in trip after a short break.

7/2

2nd

3

(5)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sioux Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Adrian Wintle

Well handicapped on his best form last year and he ran into some trouble in the closing stages when a creditable fifth at Kempton (6f) last time; hard to rule out another good run but he still has something to prove at this trip and is 0-10 on AW.

6/1

5th

3

(10)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Sioux Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

5.2f turf winner (good); has slipped to a competitive mark and if able to return to last autumn's Wolverhampton form, he'd be thereabouts.

7/1

Form: 896-21 CD

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Dual Tapeta winner, the latest over C&D last month; 5lb rise demands more but he is still relatively unexposed on the AW and no reason why he shouldn't go well again.
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10th

6

(10)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Macarone

9st 5lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Four wins (one on turf) include two at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) for Ivan Furtado; tried this headgear combination for the first time when fourth back there (5f) last month and subsequently joined this yard for 2,000gns; acts with ease in the ground and nothing wrong with this mark.

10/1

4th

5

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Macarone

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Won two 6f handicaps here last autumn and he is now 4lb lower than for the latter win; more recent efforts leave him with a point to prove but the fitting of a tongue-tie could give him a lift and Silvestre De Sousa is a positive booking.

7/1

9th

1

(5)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Macarone

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ivan Furtado

Raced freely, switched from cheekpieces to a first-time visor, and didn't see out 7f last time; a 2lb drop for that sees this dual C&D last autumn back on a workable mark; each-way claims.

8/1

Form: 5-6284 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has become hard to win with but is 2lb lower than when successful at Chester (6f, heavy) just over a year ago and when beaten a head over C&D in January; worth considering.
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9th

4

(10)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hallowed Time

11st 1lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Won a Chester handicap on heavy ground in September 2024 but mainly below form since (finished last of seven over C&D last week); well handicapped but has plenty to prove.

25/1

7th

3

(2)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hallowed Time

9st 8lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Poor strike-rate over the last four years and current mark reflects a decline in his form; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

6th

5

(2)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Hallowed Time

10st 12lb

J: Miss Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Went close at Wolverhampton last January and now 8lb lower; however, he's hard to fancy on his recent form and is unproven at this trip.

7/1

Form: 052630 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a maiden at Leicester in May (6f, good to firm), but her form in handicaps since has been patchy; another 2lb drop not enough to tempt.
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10

(9)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Be An Angel

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Off the mark in a maiden at Leicester in May (6f, good to firm), but her form in handicaps since has been patchy; another 2lb drop not enough to tempt.

16/1

10th

14

(14)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:55 Bath

Be An Angel

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Finally won her maiden when scoring at Leicester in May; 0-6 in handicaps since but she went close off this mark at Windsor (also 6f, good to firm) last month and didn't get the breaks at Salisbury last time.

14/1

3rd

4

(8)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Salisbury

Be An Angel

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Leicester maiden winner in May (7f, good to firm); similar form when second over Windsor's 6f on her penultimate start (good to firm) but beaten further back there 11 days ago when soft ground was no excuse; seems inconsistent.

7/1

Form: 413641 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner this year including at Musselburgh (7f, good) 12 days ago; has winning form over this trip on Tapeta (at Newcastle) but not seen on the AW since finishing second of 11 at Southwell (6f) just under a year ago and is now 2lb lower; interesting.
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9th

2

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Carlton And Co

10st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

She won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and her current mark isn't necessarily beyond her; a market check is advised but she may need this comeback run.

16/1

Form: 109577 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D in July but well held in five starts since, including two back here; needs a resurgence.
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12

(8)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ballsgrove Boy

9st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Martin Dunne

Just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D in July but well held in five starts since, including two back here; needs a resurgence.

16/1

7th

4

(1)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ballsgrove Boy

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Martin Dunne

In good form earlier this year, with 6f wins at Kempton and on this track (beat Master Dandy) in July but little since, including over C&D; reunited with Jack Doughty (won on him at Kempton) but turnaround a must.

12/1

5

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Ballsgrove Boy

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Martin Dunne

Dual AW winner, including C&D in May, but he's not threatened in three starts since winning at Wolverhampton (Tapeta) in July; did run on from the rear when fifth of 12 at the latter track (also 6f) on Saturday, though; can take a big grip but not discounted.

6/1

Form: 890344 D BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has shown better form on the AW (41344) than on turf (9890); down another 2lb and shouldn't be far away again.
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3rd

7

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Initial Blue

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Enjoying a consistent year, winning twice from the front at Kempton since the blinkers went on (doesn't have to lead); nothing wrong with his clear second at Southwell a month ago and holds decent claims despite a further 2lb rise.

3/1

2nd

1

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Initial Blue

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Got the better of a rival who has won twice since when scoring at Kempton three weeks ago (6f); not in the same form at Nottingham last time but it was 5f and he had an inexperienced apprentice on board; high on the list back at 6f and returned to AW.

5/2

7th

2

(4)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

Initial Blue

9st 12lb

J: Charlie Bell

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

In good form on AW since blinkered; did well to overcome a wide stall and make all at Kempton (6f) ten days ago and could take a bit of pegging pack if as effective back on turf.

9/4

Non-runners

Vince Lombardi

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £27.20
Straight Forecast £26.00
Tricast £191.93
Trifecta £209.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Macarone

SPOTLIGHT:

Carlton And Co

The Times:

Francis Drake

D Express:

Valsharah

Daily Mail:

Daytona Lady

Telegraph:

Francis Drake

The Guardian:

Macarone

Daily Mirror:

Macarone

The Star:

Macarone

Daily Record:

Macarone

RP RATINGS:

Carlton And Co

The Sun:

Carlton And Co