October 31 / 17.45 Southwell (AW)

17.45

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Make The Move To Midnite Handicap

  • Prize money: £7955.68
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Make The Move To Midnite Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

Form: -51108 D

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Jolt of improvement this summer, winning a strong Leicester handicap in May and following up at York in June (both over 6f on good to firm); well beaten on his last two starts though and returns from a 12-week break with something to prove.
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8th

4

(8)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Hucklesbrook

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Teal

Ran well on C&D return in 2025 before winning his next two over 6f, at Leicester (good to firm; made all) and York; his form took a downward turn after but his recent Newbury fourth was a step in the right direction and he's only 2lb higher than for the York win; looks good for a prominent show.

3/1

4th

5

(2)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Hucklesbrook

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Teal

Won a couple of useful 6f 3yo handicaps in the first half of 2025; no progress since but he is edging back down the weights; returns from four months off and he will need to be at his best.

14/1

1

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Hucklesbrook

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Teal

Jolt of improvement this summer, winning a strong Leicester handicap in May and following up at York in June (both over 6f on good to firm); well beaten on his last two starts though and returns from a 12-week break with something to prove.

12/1

Form: 470205 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
C&D winner one year ago; began the season with a good fourth in Listed company at Haydock but it has been a struggle since, albeit in good company; drops in class today but others look stronger.
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13th

2

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Rogue Sensation

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

C&D winner one year ago; began the season with a good fourth in Listed company at Haydock but it has been a struggle since, albeit in good company; drops in class today but others look stronger.

10/1

2

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Rogue Sensation

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

C&D winner one year ago; began the season with a good fourth in Listed company at Haydock but it has been a struggle since, albeit in good company; drops in class today but others look stronger.

10/1

1

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:33 Pontefract

Rogue Sensation

9st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Has only won over 6f and returns to this trip after a second over 7f at Chester and a heavy defeat at York; seems too up and down for comfort but her best form brings her right into this.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 213008 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Well suited by this C&D and although he is 3lb higher than for his last win, this mark could well be in range around here; eighth, beaten under 4l, in the Ayr Gold Cup six weeks ago; this should be run to suit and he holds strong claims back down in class.
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1st

1

(8)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Badri

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Getting on for four years since he last contested a Class 4 handicap; in better form than his figures suggest, having nowhere to go at a crucial stage at Windsor two weeks ago, and he is one to take seriously.

6/1

6th

3

(7)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Badri

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

C&D win off a 3lb higher mark last July; none too consistent on AW over the winter but it wouldn't be a huge surprise to see him bounce back to form returned to turf.

12/1

Form: 198-04 D

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Looked extremely promising on AW early in his career; he was returning from a year off when down the field in a warm sprint at Newcastle and he fared better when fourth of nine at Dundalk 11 weeks ago; could be a more potent threat here.
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12th

4

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Never Just A Dream

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Looked extremely promising on AW early in his career; he was returning from a year off when down the field in a warm sprint at Newcastle and he fared better when fourth of nine at Dundalk 11 weeks ago; could be a more potent threat here.

10/1

4

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Never Just A Dream

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Looked extremely promising on AW early in his career; he was returning from a year off when down the field in a warm sprint at Newcastle and he fared better when fourth of nine at Dundalk 11 weeks ago; could be a more potent threat here.

10/1

4th

3

(1)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Never Just A Dream

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Alice Haynes

Four-time AW winner at 6f was returning from year's absence when fading badly in quite valuable Newcastle handicap in late June; runs off a 4lb lower mark here and notable jockey booking.

7/1

Form: 200058 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent for this yard in 2025; of interest on his best efforts but he failed to fire under conditions that should have suited at Newbury last week.
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1st

1

(6)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

Twilight Jet

10st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Ex-Irish 7yo who had a much higher mark this time last year; well backed all day and on course when winning over C&D 12 days ago, and there's every chance he can defy a 3lb rise under Ashley Lewis, who has plenty of experience for his 3lb claim in this company.

Evs

1st

3

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Lingfield

Twilight Jet

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Useful in Ireland in his younger days but has come 22lb down the weights in the space of a year for this yard; capable of popping up at this lower level but others have stronger claims.

12/1

Form: 460200 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Good second over 5f here in August but two lesser efforts have followed; opposable on balance.
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6

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Queens Guard

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Good second over 5f here in August but two lesser efforts have followed; opposable on balance.

20/1

7th

6

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Queens Guard

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Good second over 5f here in August but two lesser efforts have followed; opposable on balance.

20/1

Form: 582626 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
On a losing run and he has yet to win over this trip; sent off favourite for the corresponding race 12 months ago but faded into tenth; 6lb lower this time around and he has finished second in two of his last four starts; vulnerable to stronger stayers.
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7

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Hiya Maite

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

On a losing run and he has yet to win over this trip; sent off favourite for the corresponding race 12 months ago but faded into tenth; 6lb lower this time around and he has finished second in two of his last four starts; vulnerable to stronger stayers.

10/1

6th

7

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Hiya Maite

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

On a losing run and he has yet to win over this trip; sent off favourite for the corresponding race 12 months ago but faded into tenth; 6lb lower this time around and he has finished second in two of his last four starts; vulnerable to stronger stayers.

10/1

Form: 091280 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
The form of his Leicester win in August has been well advertised by the runner-up and he bumped into a rejuvenated rival (who subsequently won the Portland) at Thirsk later that month; struggled in a hot race at York three weeks ago but has a squeak on the Thirsk run; AW debut.
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4

(12)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Dark Cloud Rising

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Had a solid 2025, winning three times (5f/6f), but hasn't finished in the first eight this year; dropping in the weights but needs to turn a corner; perhaps a change of headgear will help.

25/1

16th

15

(10)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Dark Cloud Rising

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Three handicap wins during last season's 3yo campaign (6f/5f, including on good/good to firm) and the return of cheekpieces may be a plus; however, he's been unplaced on both runs this year; has to raise his game.

25/1

9th

8

(13)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Dark Cloud Rising

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

C&D winner who ended his 2025 campaign with a success and creditable effort over 5f at Newcastle (AW); was as good as ever in those two runs but he was well below form on his reappearance at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago; may have needed that run but he needs more progress to defy this mark.

14/1

Form: 968001 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Listed winner at 2yrs for Karl Burke; struggled initially for this yard but he returned to from out of the blue when making all to win (dead-heated with reopposing Artagnan) at Chelmsford two weeks ago; still has handicapping scope despite a 2lb rise.
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16th

6

(9)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Jungle Drums

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Sprung an 80-1 surprise at Chelmsford in October (6f; dead-heated) but failed to back it up at Southwell two weeks later; others look safer.

33/1

11th

9

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Jungle Drums

9st 6lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Listed winner at 2yrs for Karl Burke; struggled initially for this yard but he returned to from out of the blue when making all to win (dead-heated with reopposing Artagnan) at Chelmsford two weeks ago; still has handicapping scope despite a 2lb rise.

4/1

9

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Jungle Drums

9st 6lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Listed winner at 2yrs for Karl Burke; struggled initially for this yard but he returned to from out of the blue when making all to win (dead-heated with reopposing Artagnan) at Chelmsford two weeks ago; still has handicapping scope despite a 2lb rise.

4/1

Form: 0-1657 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won twice on turf when trained by George Boughey, the latest a 7f handicap off 2lb lower in June; unplaced in two runs for new trainer but has performed with credit; drops in trip for AW debut.
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5th

2

(8)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Lakers

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Unexposed at 6f; this mark is in range judged on his two placed efforts this winter; failed to fire on Good Friday but he received a kick before the start which won't have helped; no surprise to see him bounce back.

10/1

9th

12

(4)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Lakers

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Impressed at Southwell last October when dropped back to 6f; two solid efforts in defeat this year and this stiff test at the trip should be beneficial; shortlisted.

8/1

3rd

3

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Lakers

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Two fine runs since dropped back to 6f, winning easily at Southwell in October and running well from a wide stall back there on New Year's Day; not fully exposed and he is high on the list.

2/1

Form: 072050 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Better than ever when winning at Thirsk in May; form has been in and out since but he has a slightly lower mark on AW and is effective on Tapeta; drawn wide.
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5th

5

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Secret Guest

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Only won one of his last 28 starts but has slid to a competitive mark as a result and was unlucky not to finish closer behind The Good Biscuit and Jonny Concrete at Chester (hampered late); holds each-way claims.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

He hasn't been at his best in recent starts but he has dipped to a dangerous mark and he has landed a good draw; this is a tough race in which to try and turn things around though.

16/1

8th

4

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

17:05 Catterick

Secret Guest

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Mixed bag this winter but he returns to turf on a handy mark; this trip probably his best and a revival could be forthcoming.

8/1

Form: 22-661 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Best effort for new stable when running on to force a dead-heat with Jungle Drums at Chelmsford two weeks ago; may well have the edge on that rival today and he's still relatively low mileage.
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11th

2

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Artagnan

9st 10lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Dead-heated in a 6f handicap at Chelmsford last October; three solid efforts have followed and he should appreciate returning to 6f; drying ground no problem and he's high on the list.

9/4

4th

3

(11)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Artagnan

9st 10lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Two solid placed efforts have followed his AW win (6f; dead-heated) at Chelmsford last October; still has relatively low mileage and a promising claimer has been booked; first 5f run since his 2yo days.

6/1

2nd

1

(6)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Artagnan

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Had a tongue-tie on for the first time when dead-heating at Chelmsford (6f) in October and he ran another solid race off this mark at Southwell (6f) next time; returns from a 160-day break and he could have more to offer on the AW.

11/4

Form: 106979 CD

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
His C&D win in April came off 5lb higher but little to celebrate since; needs the nine-week break to have revived his fortunes.
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6th

7

(6)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

12:40 Lingfield (AW)

Prince Of Pillo

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard Fahey

Not out of it on his best form but consistency isn't his strongest suit; up in class and others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

14

(9)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Prince Of Pillo

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

His C&D win in April came off 5lb higher but little to celebrate since; needs the nine-week break to have revived his fortunes.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £158.00
Straight Forecast £122.06
Tricast £448.14
Trifecta £706.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Artagnan

NEWMARKET:

Never Just A Dream

The Guardian:

Lakers

Daily Mail:

Jungle Drums

TOPSPEED:

Queen's Guard

Daily Record:

Hiya Maite

SPOTLIGHT:

Badri

POSTDATA:

Artagnan

The Times:

Artagnan

Daily Mirror:

Artagnan

The Sun:

Artagnan

The Star:

Artagnan

Telegraph:

Never Just A Dream

D Express:

Never Just A Dream