February 28 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

20.00

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Make The Move To Midnite Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 3f 23y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Make The Move To Midnite Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.70
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 1/35-4

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won twice over hurdles early last year but he was tailed off in that sphere in his final run in 2025; returned to the Flat with fair fourth at Wolverhampton (1m6f) last month but was never dangerous in that race and he needs to build on that back in trip.
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3rd

6

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Chicago Storm

11st 13lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Daisy Hitchins

Out of form in December when last seen over hurdles but looked back in good nick when winning on AW in February and is 5lb lower than when scoring over C&D (good to soft) in March 2025; interesting.

7/1

6th

4

(3)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Chicago Storm

9st 7lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Daisy Hitchins

Steps back up in grade but looks shortlist material, having registered a C&D win under Millie Wonnacott most recently, taking well to Southwell at the first attempt and taking AW record to 2-7.

7/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 535-97 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won here (1m) last March but he's been generally disappointing since and was never involved after a slow start at Wolverhampton (9.4f) 26 days ago; left David Loughnane since then and has something to prove for new yard; headgear removed.
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8th

6

(6)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spec Of Light

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tony Forbes

Regressive gelding who's lacked consistency of late, including in two forms of headgear; having a first crack at beyond 1m4f and needs to improve for the stiffer test.

20/1

5th

3

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Spec Of Light

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Forbes

Patchy form since gaining his sole success here (1m) 13 months ago, but has run well on a couple of occasions over middle-distances on this track during that period; each-way claims if producing his best.

20/1

7th

7

(1)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Spec Of Light

9st 2lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Forbes

Gained sole success for previous yard at Southwell (1m); ran creditably, finishing half-length second to Chicago Storm, over C&D (on debut for new stable) most recently; in the mix.

8/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 63-645

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Close third in a C&D handicap in December but he's not matched that form in three runs since and was beaten 10l at Chelmsford last week; record is now 0-9 and he needs a major revival in new headgear.
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6th

5

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arths Gold

10st 13lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Richard Hannon

Finally opened his account at Southwell in April and he followed it with a solid third of eight there eight days ago; ought to be thereabouts again.

7/1

3rd

3

(8)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Arths Gold

10st 13lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Richard Hannon

A few near-misses around here before finally off the mark three weeks ago off 6lb lower (boasts a much better record on Tapeta than Polytrack); holds obvious claims under the vastly experienced Simon Walker.

2/1

4/1

Form: 9-6111 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Improver who made it 3-8 on AW when completing a hat-trick in good style at Newcastle (1m4f) two weeks ago; up another 4lb but he's on a roll and could continue on the upgrade; key player.
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2nd

5

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Havachoc

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Completed a hat-trick of wins in January/February, the third off 2lb lower over C&D; has continued in good form and is 2lb better off having been beaten 0.5l by Rubellite at Wolverhampton last time; interesting.

4/1

2nd

1

(7)

8th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havachoc

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Won three times on the AW earlier in the year, including in a classified event here over 1m4f; third over this C&D in March and posted another solid effort when filling that same position at Beverley (1m4f, good to soft) 23 days ago; claims back on the AW.

11/4

12/1

Form: 247-04 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been on Tapeta and latest was at Wolverhampton (1m4f) last April; runner-up three times in the autumn but he bled from the nose in final run last year and has been well held again in both starts for current yard; probably did too much too soon at Wolverhampton last time but others are more persuasive.
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6th

4

(4)

7th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Educate

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

2-28, with the second of those wins coming at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) last April; left the impression he could be worth another go at this trip when fifth at that track over 1m6f 37 days ago; each-way contender.

12/1

5th

4

(9)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Educate

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

2-27 overall, with the second win here (1m4f) last April; three seconds over 1m2f-2m in the autumn, form which he's not quite matched this year but he still has a place squeak.

12/1

6th

4

(4)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Educate

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Course winner who arrives in decent form for his current handler, fifth of 12 in 1m3f handicap here ten days ago; possibilities off an easing mark.

14/1

Form: 3-2172

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Strong traveller who is not easy to predict but he won at Chelmsford (1m2f) last month and was runner-up over C&D three weeks ago; on same mark as last time and he's a big player if he can back that up.
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3rd

8

4th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Warwick

Seraphic

10st 2lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Won twice on the Flat this year and was competitive over hurdles during the opening half of last year; belatedly tries a hood this afternoon; considered with so little weight to carry.

12/1

5th

5

(6)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

14:52 Leicester

Seraphic

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Won at Brighton (1m2f) on almost this day last year and has scored twice (1m2f/1m3f) on AW in 2026, including at Kempton on latest start; also effective at 1m4f and well capable of another bold show.

4/1

1st

6

(3)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Seraphic

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Can flatter to deceive, like when trading at 11-10 in-running before giving best to Enthused at Southwell two runs ago having beaten him at Chelmsford in January; ran better than finishing position suggests latest but is two poor runs from two here.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 124-45 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
His last five wins have come at Newcastle, but he hasn't been at his best there in last three starts; went close off this mark in November but he needs to get back near that level; all AW wins have been at 1m2f but he has won over this trip on turf.
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8th

4

(2)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 8lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

His last five wins have come over C&D, the latest in November; recent efforts no more than respectable, though, and remains 4lb above that last successful mark.

10/1

7th

1

(3)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

His last five wins have come at Newcastle, but he hasn't been at his best there in last three starts; went close off this mark in November but he needs to get back near that level; all AW wins have been at 1m2f but he has won over this trip on turf.

8/1

5th

5

(8)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Bagged a fifth C&D victory in November and in good nick subsequently, not seen to ideal effect when fourth of 11 back over C&D 25 days ago; a likely player eased 1lb.

6/1

100/30

Form: 680-1 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo who returned from a break with a 25-1 win on handicap debut over C&D last month; up 5lb but that was a convincing success and she's open to more progress over middle distances; respected.
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1st

5

(2)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Velvet Red

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Clover

Surprise course winner over 1m3f on her handicap debut in January off a 5lb lower mark; like Hackney Diamonds wouldn't have been best served by sitting off a steady pace here last time, when favourite, and remains lightly raced.

5/1

8th

10

(5)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Velvet Red

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Clover

Unexposed 4yo who returned from a break with a 25-1 win on handicap debut over C&D last month; up 5lb but that was a convincing success and she's open to more progress over middle distances; respected.

100/30

Form: -41234 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Hasn't really fired on Tapeta in last two runs but she's won twice at Southwell this winter including over C&D; should get a decent tow into this race and has possibilities if she can rediscover her spark.
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9th

11

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:32 Thirsk

Hackney Diamonds

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

Built on earlier promise (in a change of headgear) when cosily landing 1m3f Southwell handicap 16 days ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly.

5/1

1st

9

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Hackney Diamonds

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ian Williams

Form at Southwell features two wins (1m3f/1m4f) during the winter and third-place finishes in last two outings; receives weight all round and holds a solid chance kept to this track.

5/1

3rd

6

(8)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:13 Southwell (AW)

Hackney Diamonds

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Dual course winner in cheekpieces during the winter (1m3f/1m4f) and kept on well for third behind Velvet Red over C&D ten days ago; recent 2lb drop helps; can make presence felt again, assuming switch to refitted visor doesn't backfire.

9/2

14/1

Form: 627-45

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-6 for Roger Varian and he's been well held in both runs for new yard this year, including over C&D; continues to drop down the weights but he needs the first-time tongue-tie to make a difference.
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3rd

5

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Karthala

11st 2lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Has shown little in three runs over hurdles; makes his handicap hurdle debut and the cheekpieces he wore on his most recent Flat starts return; best to check for market confidence.

10/1

5th

6

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:45 Hexham

Karthala

10st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Modest Flat maiden; no obvious promise in two runs over hurdles; others preferred.

40/1

8th

12

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:17 Bangor-on-Dee

Karthala

10st 9lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Modest Flat maiden who offered little on hurdle debut at Huntingdon two weeks ago.

66/1

13/2

Form: 860-63

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who ran his best race so far when third of 12 in a Wolverhampton handicap (1m4f, Tapeta) 26 days ago; that was a promising effort after a slow start and he's respected off only 1lb higher here.
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11th

4

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

The Corporate Guy

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Encouraging third at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) last month on third handicap start but down the field at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) since and he could do with settling better now up in trip.

14/1

11th

9

(10)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

The Corporate Guy

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Lightly raced 4yo who ran his best race so far when third of 12 in a Wolverhampton handicap (1m4f, Tapeta) 26 days ago; that was a promising effort after a slow start and he's respected off only 1lb higher here.

13/2

3rd

7

(2)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Corporate Guy

10st 10lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Jack Jones

Unplaced in two starts for Gavin Cromwell in the autumn and he's been well held in three runs for current yard; dropped another 5lb but he was never involved in a Southwell handicap (1m4f) last month and others are preferred.

6/1

Form: 42/76-

Last run: 400 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden who struggled here (1m3f/1m6f) in her final two runs for Karl Burke last winter; changed hands for 10,000gns since; tongue-tie is now tried on stable debut but has plenty to prove after 400 days off.
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7th

6

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Nala The Lioness

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Runner-up four times for Karl Burke but poor form in three runs for new yard following a 400-day absence; has plenty to prove.

25/1

8th

8

(7)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nala The Lioness

9st 3lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

11-race maiden; sent off at big odds and well beaten in two runs for new stable after a 400-day absence; down in trip/weights but has a point to prove.

50/1

8th

9

(8)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nala The Lioness

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Runner-up in three mares' bumpers and a novice at Southwell (1m3f) before being sold out of Karl Burke's yard for 10,000gns in January last year; well beaten on stable debut after 400-day break in 1m3f handicap Southwell last month (tongue-tie tried and retained); plenty to prove.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £242.80
Straight Forecast £199.39
Tricast £2056.55
Trifecta £2096.50

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Velvet Red

SPOTLIGHT:

Havachoc

RP RATINGS:

Hackney Diamonds

POSTDATA:

Arth's Gold

The Times:

Educate

The Guardian:

Seraphic

Telegraph:

Velvet Red

Daily Mail:

Velvet Red

The Sun:

Velvet Red

The Star:

Velvet Red

Daily Record:

Velvet Red

Daily Mirror:

Havachoc

D Express:

Hackney Diamonds