January 22 / 16.00 Southwell (AW)

16.00

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Make The Move To Midnite Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 6f 21y
  • 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

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.60
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 3228-3

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Faded into third behind Nunc Est Bibendum at Lingfield last week but may make the rematch tighter over this shorter distance; has gone close a couple of times on the Flat, suggesting he can add to his hurdles wins.
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3rd

2

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

17:15 Market Rasen

Prince Quattro

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Four-time hurdle winner who was second in a Cheltenham handicap last October on final jumps run; 2lb lower now and he was a recent 2m winner at Newmarket; should go well.

11/2

1st

3

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newmarket (July)

Prince Quattro

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Four-time hurdles winner whose first Flat success came on Southwell AW (1m6f) in January; has kept his form pretty well, including over 2m, and is considered seriously in this small field despite having had just two races (2025) on Flat turf.

3/1

4th

5

(5)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

14:37 Southwell (AW)

Prince Quattro

9st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Registered a first Flat win when scoring over C&D in January and it was a creditable effort when chasing home St Faz at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) six days ago; work to do if he's to turn the tables but still one of the more likely ones.

6/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 661-41

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Maiden prior to his record of 2-3 (over 2m) since wearing cheekpieces, just holding on at Lingfield most recently; gives the impression he'll be as effective back down in trip; may have more to offer in the retained headgear; shortlisted.
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20th

13

(20)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Arc Zoosve

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Neil King

Thriving since the cheekpieces went on in December, winning six of his nine starts in them and that includes his last four races (on Southwell Tapeta four runs back); the big majority of those races were on AW, with a comfortable success at Lingfield last time (has never run at this track); up another 5lb and into a better race but he may well carry on the good work.

9/1

1st

2

(2)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

Arc Zoosve

10st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Neil King

Thriving in 2026 and he gamely made all when completing a hat-trick in 2m Goodwood handicap ten days ago; up another 2lb but this likeable dual C&D scorer is a big player once more.

6/5

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 55393-

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame several times for current yard, including at Wolverhampton (1m6f) latest start; could go well but she remains out of the winning habit (losing spell goes back to 2023).
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4th

2

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Fleur De Mer

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Martin Todhunter

In good form until a below-par sixth of eight in 1m7f handicap at Ayr 20 days ago; the sort to bounce back.

15/2

6th

4

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Ayr

Fleur De Mer

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Martin Todhunter

Without a win since 2023 but had a solid AW campaign before staying on for close third in first-time cheekpieces at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft) on turf return in April; should be fine over today's longer trip; can make her presence felt.

10/1

1

(1)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Fleur De Mer

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Not the best of win records (1-26 but 0-10 on turf); only win was over 1m2f on AW back in 2023; sound third at Pontefract with first-time cheekpieces (retained) on reappearance last month (1m4f, good to soft); stays 1m6f but below her best three previous tries at 2m.

11/4

Form: 00644- CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Best recent effort when fourth to Nunc Est Bibendum on worse terms at Lingfield on penultimate outing; good spell early in 2025 featured a C&D success off 4lb higher; 3-6 at Southwell overall; interesting back here, despite his advancing years.
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7th

6

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:08 Kempton (AW)

Further Measure

9st 5lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mike Murphy

Prolific winner, mostly on AW and at 1m6f-2m, including C&D; 1lb higher than when scoring here in February; not quite as good in two subsequent starts but looks a player back up in trip and with the same claimer up as for that most recent success.

9/2

4th

8

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield

Further Measure

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mike Murphy

Held on to win at Kempton (2m, AW) in February and posted a solid effort when fourth at Southwell (2m, AW) 84 days ago; off since and this drop back in trip probably isn't ideal on his first outing on turf since September 2023.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 031-11 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-3 since upped to 2m, most recently scoring readily at Lingfield last week; incurs 5lb penalty but Jude Fernandes takes off 7lb; ran well over C&D prior to the hat-trick; progressing well on AW and commands respect.
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2nd

4

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:13 Kempton (AW)

Nunc Est Bibendum

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Completed a 2m AW hat-trick over the winter and she posted another good effort with second of five in 1m4f handicap at Epsom in April; that form has been well advertised since so she's not taken lightly eased 1lb after a break.

9/4

2nd

5

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 3

15:50 Epsom

Nunc Est Bibendum

8st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Ex-Irish mare who secured an AW hat-trick once upped to 2m across December and January but suffered odds-on reversal when dropped to 1m6f in bid for the four-timer; drops further in trip returned to turf (had form on grass in Ireland) on this first start for three months; others more persuasive.

8/1

5th

1

(7)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Nunc Est Bibendum

10st 4lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Record of 3-3 since upped to 2m, most recently scoring readily at Lingfield last week; incurs 5lb penalty but Jude Fernandes takes off 7lb; ran well over C&D prior to the hat-trick; progressing well on AW and commands respect.

6/4

10/1

Form: 17334- D BF

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Returns to the Flat after two heavy defeats over hurdles; ran below market expectations on last attempt under this code but is competitively treated on best AW/turf form.
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2nd

3

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 208y

Class 5

15:27 Nottingham

Simiyann

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Better expected last time, after two poor efforts and back to the visor from cheekpieces, but ran below market expectations in finishing behind Merrijig; 2lb better off today but has work to do if he's to turn things round.

3/1

4th

5

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:39 Ffos Las

Simiyann

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

C&D win last August came off an 8lb higher mark; the booking of Billy Loughnane will draw some in, back to the visor worn for his two AW victories, but two poor efforts on turf lately will need overlooking.

12/1

10th

4

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 6

20:00 Pontefract

Simiyann

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

Two 2m wins last year on good and faster ground; a return to hurdling stalled his progress and hasn't been at his best back on the Flat in his last two races, though 1m4f was on the short side after a break at Newbury; could stage a revival.

14/1

Form: 646-

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-3 in bumpers and 0-3 on Flat but has bits of encouraging form; may show progress now handicapping, albeit it's needed to defy his opening mark.
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6th

4

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:06 Worcester

Geordie Mackem

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Didn't kick on once switched to the Flat following initial promise in bumpers for Brian Ellison; sold for 6,000gns since last run; out of a Listed winner over this sort of trip, but new yard does most of its winning in handicaps.

33/1

7th

3

(6)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Geordie Mackem

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Brian Ellison

Placed in bumpers on his first two starts but he's yet to really threaten in this sphere; dropped 2lb since finishing down the field over C&D on his handicap debut 83 days ago and now has cheekpieces applied.

12/1

7th

2

(9)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Geordie Mackem

9st 13lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Record of 0-3 in bumpers and 0-3 on Flat but has bits of encouraging form; may show progress now handicapping, albeit it's needed to defy his opening mark.

16/1

Form: 587-

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who is 0-5 over hurdles; not solid on his Flat form but this switch to handicap level and first-time hood are possible sources of improvement.
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4th

1

(6)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Not So Sobers

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Won over hurdles at Hereford in May and followed up on the Flat over this C&D (good to firm); it's disconcerting he was pulled up on his chase debut at Stratford three weeks ago but he may well bounce back and play a leading role reverting to this code.

10/11

4

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

15:15 Stratford

Not So Sobers

11st 4lb

J: David Bass

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Made all over hurdles at Hereford (2m, good) last month and followed up on the Flat 17 days ago; not bred for fences but evidently in good nick; no surprise if he makes a bold bid on chasing debut.

9/2

1st

3

(5)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Not So Sobers

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Hurdle/bumper winner (won 2m novice handicap hurdle on latest outing), but perhaps not as effective on the Flat, although was beaten only 1.75l when third of seven off a 2lb higher mark at Chelmsford in February (1m6f); a possible.

7/2

20/1

Form: 1809-6 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
All wins over 2m, including three times last spring; out of form since until hinting at a revival last time; doesn't look the percentage call back down in trip, however.
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3

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

13:42 Hexham

Zephlyn

11st 13lb

J: William Maggs

T: Ewan Whillans

Below par on the AW this year and again failed to fire when last of five on the Flat at Carlisle (2m, good to firm) two weeks ago; however, his earlier fourth on handicap hurdle debut at Perth (2m4f, good) was more encouraging and gives him a chance of making the frame now down in trip.

10/1

5th

4

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Zephlyn

9st 7lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

In good form on the Flat this time last year, following up 2m win at Newcastle by winning twice over this C&D in May (good/good to firm); not been in top form on AW this year, but better run over hurdles last time; 5lb lower than last Flat win and is one with a chance.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £56.10
Straight Forecast £52.27
Tricast £583.13
Trifecta £468.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Nunc Est Bibendum

POSTDATA:

Prince Quattro

SPOTLIGHT:

Further Measure

The Times:

Nunc Est Bibendum

The Guardian:

Nunc Est Bibendum

Daily Mail:

Nunc Est Bibendum

D Express:

Nunc Est Bibendum

Daily Mirror:

Nunc Est Bibendum

The Star:

Nunc Est Bibendum

Daily Record:

Nunc Est Bibendum

NEWMARKET:

Prince Quattro

Telegraph:

Further Measure