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

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:07 Pontefract

Badri

10st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Herrington

Arrives in fine form and bidding for a hat-trick following back-to-back 6f wins here, emphatically making all on latter occasion; has won over the minimum trip too so rates a big player under a 4lb penalty.

7/2

1st

5

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:18 Pontefract

Badri

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Has performed well in both starts over C&D, including a game success 16 days ago (good); much more exposed than his rivals, but still high on list from 3lb higher.

11/2

1st

1

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Pontefract

Badri

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Much the oldest contestant in this field, being a 9yo, and he's conceding weight all round; managed to defy top weight at Redcar on penultimate start but that was in a slightly lower grade.

7/1

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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9th

5

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Never Just A Dream

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: T J Kent

Better known for AW exploits and has had few chances on turf, running his best race in this sphere when fourth of eight at Newbury (6f, good to soft; stable debut after 223 days off) four weeks ago; potentially well treated and he's interesting with that run behind him.

20/1

4th

1

(4)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Newbury

Never Just A Dream

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: T J Kent

Smart performer on AW for Ismail Mohammed; one good run and two modest efforts for Alice Haynes last year; potentially thrown in now starting out for the excellent Terry Kent but he does have to prove himself on turf (stiff tasks on last two attempts).

12/1

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

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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6th

12

(9)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Twilight Jet

8st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Won by 4l last Saturday to complete a Lingfield turf double; raised a whopping 12lb but is still well treated on best form, which includes close second (off 4lb higher) in this contest in 2025; fighting chance.

14/1

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

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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7th

2

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

Hiya Maite

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Absent since running respectably when favourite for AW contest in January; on a two-year losing spell but is attractively treated off his lower mark back on turf; further market support should be noted.

9/1

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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3rd

4

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:18 Pontefract

Dark Cloud Rising

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Bounced back from some lesser efforts when making all and scoring comfortably from a subsequent winner at Ripon (6f, good) 19 days ago; the visor may have helped and although similar tactics may not be so easy in this field, he doesn't have to lead; much respected from 6lb higher.

11/8

1st

4

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Dark Cloud Rising

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Won three times last year (5f/6f, good/good to firm/AW), the third when wearing cheekpieces for the first time; disappointing this season, last time unseating his rider at the start in first-time visor which is retained.

9/1

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

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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1st

1

(11)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jungle Drums

10st 3lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Bettered disappointing seasonal debut when fifth of seven at Goodwood (6f, soft) last month and is now back on same mark as when dead-heating at 80-1 at Chelmsford in the autumn but others have more convincing profiles.

14/1

5th

4

(2)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Goodwood

Jungle Drums

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Generally struggled for this yard but the notable exception came when dead-heating at Chelmsford last October (6f, AW); beaten 19l at Doncaster on his return ten weeks ago; not a solid option.

14/1

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

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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12th

18

(16)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Infrequent winner nowadays; faded into fifth of 13 at Hamilton four weeks ago; well below his last winning mark but that reflects a decline in his form.

20/1

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

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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11th

10

(15)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Prince Of Pillo

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Inconsistent during the AW season and made nothing better than a satisfactory reappearance when midfield over C&D (soft) last month; on another career-low mark today but needs that recent run to have brought him on.

20/1

8th

2

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Prince Of Pillo

10st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two course wins as a 2yo, including a Listed success over 5f; last year's two wins came on AW but he is down in the weights ahead of this return to action and his course record means he can't be ruled out.

12/1

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

Non-runners

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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