March 03 / 18.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.30

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Make The Move To Midnite Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Make The Move To Midnite Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 311111 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
On a six-timer; all out to defy a double penalty over C&D 15 days ago and will need more off 5lb higher, especially as they claimed 5lb last time; still respected given the form he's in.
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6th

5

(8)

17th Oct 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Beauzon

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Completed a seven-timer over 6f early in the year; not in anything like the same form since, however, and failed to beat a rival in last four outings; best watched.

33/1

13th

12

(5)

3rd Oct 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Beauzon

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Ran up a seven-timer early in the year, mainly round Wolverhampton, all in cheekpieces; completely lost the plot since and there's again no sign of the headgear.

33/1

12th

8

(9)

26th Sep 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Beauzon

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Ian Williams

Completed a seven-timer over 6f on AW early this year; not in anything like the same form since, however, and is best watched back up in trip.

50/1

20/1

  • Place: £11.60

Form: 324-04 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Eight-time turf winner but doesn't look as effective on AW and others are preferred.
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5th

5

(5)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

13:44 Hamilton

Punchbowl Flyer

10st 11lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: John O’Shea

Two 6f wins on good ground in June and ran pretty well last time at Windsor; he's probably even better on this slower surface so looks sure to run well off what remains a fair mark.

8/1

4th

6

(15)

7th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

14:12 Windsor

Punchbowl Flyer

9st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: John O’Shea

Best form on good to soft or slower but won twice on good ground in June and he's only 1lb higher than for the Ffos Las win (6f); beaten on AW twice since but the return to turf is a plus.

25/1

7th

7

(4)

15th Aug 2026

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0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:46 Lingfield (AW)

Punchbowl Flyer

9st 5lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: John O’Shea

Front-runner who ran as well as could have been expected in a Tapeta claimer on tough terms last time; that effort confirmed him still in form but there's not much wiggle room off this mark.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 40-351 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won for Richard Hannon and opened account for current yard when making all in the new blinkers at Kempton (6f); up 7lb but they may have unearthed the key to him.
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6th

1

(4)

25th Sep 2026

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0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Initial Blue

10st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Jack W Davison

Four-time winner on AW in Britain and made a successful Irish debut from the front in game fashion over 6f at Laytown; up 5lb for that, but well drawn and likely to go forward and give it another good go.

5/1

1st

3

(2)

10th Sep 2026

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0m 6f 0y

17:49 Laytown

Initial Blue

12st 0lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Jack W Davison

Four-time AW winner in Britain (three times at Kempton); front-runner makes his Irish debut after narrow success over 6f in July; 3lb higher now; market can reveal expectations.

6/1

1st

8

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Initial Blue

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Dual C&D winner (made all both times), including when beating Travel Agent in April; below his best on turf next time but he's been placed on the AW in both starts since; contender.

4/1

10/1

Form: 202-08 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner at the trip, including here; out of form the last twice but the belated return of blinkers (in which he's 9143) could be a positive.
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10th

7

(5)

4th Aug 2026

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0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:48 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ed Dunlop

Seven-time AW winner and his last success was over C&D last October; should be on a perfectly good mark but hasn't been in the best of form.

12/1

7th

2

(10)

13th Jul 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Seven-time AW winner and his last success was over 6f here last October; now 2lb lower than for that win but has a mixed record since and was never involved at Wolverhampton last Monday; comes with risks attached and he needs to raise his game back up in trip; cheekpieces reapplied.

9/1

5th

9

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ed Dunlop

Enjoyed a purple patch in 2024 when winning six times; landed his third win over C&D last August off this mark; handicapper has given him a chance after two defeats last month; should run well.

10/1

Form: 5104-7 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has won on the AW and only 2lb higher than for his York success last summer (6f); has run well since then and shaped as though his latest run would bring him on (had been off for 162 days).
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8th

7

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Dicko The Legend

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Liam Bailey

Frequent slow-starter who's run well a few times over C&D without winning and is on a handy mark; fared best of the near-side group at York before a solid effort from a wide stall at Wolverhampton; goes on the shortlist under Billy Loughnane.

4/1

3rd

7

(10)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dicko The Legend

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Previous C&D winner but often hindered by starting slowly; sixth of 21 at York (6f, good to firm) last month in first-time cheekpieces (left off here); another win is overdue but he doesn't look ready to strike.

6/1

6th

19

(16)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Dicko The Legend

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Bids for his third straight win in this race, 2lb higher than for his 2024 win and 1lb higher than 12 months ago; slow starts have been an issue in recent outings but he retains ability and it will be no surprise to see him go well with cheekpieces now given a go.

10/1

OUR TIP
6th
3 (7)
Mart

8/1

Form: 4-7240 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has run well during his 12-race losing streak and the cheekpieces tried last time are swiftly removed; has won here.
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9th

10

(10)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:32 Brighton

Mart

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: D Donovan

Runner-up at Lingfield (5f, AW) last month but he's taken two backward steps since and losing run is now up to 26; down the list.

10/1

9th

7

(8)

12th Sep 2026

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0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:17 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: D Donovan

Runner-up over 5f here 11 days ago, beaten just over 2l; not quite at the same level here (again 5f) on Thursday; return to 6f will suit though.

4/1

6th

8

(2)

10th Sep 2026

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0m 5f 6y

Class 6

18:05 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: D Donovan

Seven-time winner but the last of them was back in May 2025; didn't run badly in a smallf-field C&D handicap nine days ago but more will be required this time.

11/2

Form: 348318 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last month and was drawn wide when penalised last week; better expected from stall 1.
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8th

1

(10)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Woodhay Whisper

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ron Barr

6lb lower than when winning a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton (for Jack Jones) in February; 25-1 when no match for Yaahobby over C&D last week; due to be 3lb lower from the weekend.

33/1

7th

5

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Woodhay Whisper

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Ron Barr

Can't fancy on her three turf efforts since joining current stable but the fact she's gained all three wins on AW provides some hope back from two months off.

25/1

10/1

Form: 1116-7 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner but quite high in the weights and has beaten one rival in last two races; regular visor replaced by cheekpieces that have done little for him previously.
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3rd

3

(6)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Due Date

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Two of his nine wins have been over C&D; hasn't been at his best this year but has dropped 7lb lower than his last winning mark and has made the frame on his last two starts; place claims.

10/1

4th

8

(2)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Due Date

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charlie Wallis

Seven wins on the AW elsewhere; surrounded by subsequent winners when beaten half a length into second of five at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last month and a 1lb rise still leaves him 6lb below his last winning mark; shortlisted.

9/2

2

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:59 Yarmouth

Due Date

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Wallis

Five wins in 2025 include one over C&D; has shaped as if back in form on his last two starts, including when a front-running second of five at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago; should go well.

4/1

Form: 5157-8 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Potentially well handicapped but was sluggish after a break over C&D in January.
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9th

1

(2)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

This easier off his last winning mark for a yard among the winners of late; has only been beyond sprint trips twice during a long career, though, and has stamina to prove.

16/1

9th

5

(2)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

Potentially well handicapped but was sluggish after a break over C&D in January.

14/1

8th

4

(7)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Capitalised on the drop into Class 6 company when winning over C&D last October; came up short in Class 5 company twice afterwards and although he should be well treated on historical evidence, he may prove up against it back from 11 weeks off.

10/1

Non-runners

Macarone

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £145.90
Straight Forecast £256.40
Tricast £950.24
Trifecta £631.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Initial Blue

Telegraph:

Beauzon

The Times:

Woodhay Whisper

TOPSPEED:

Mart

Daily Mirror:

Macarone

NEWMARKET:

Havana Sky

D Express:

Lucky Man

RP RATINGS:

Initial Blue

The Guardian:

Initial Blue

The Star:

Initial Blue

The Sun:

Woodhay Whisper

POSTDATA:

Mart

Daily Mail:

Beauzon

Daily Record:

Beauzon