February 27 / 19.45 Wolverhampton (AW)

19.45

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Make The Move To Midnite Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 1m 4f 51y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Make The Move To Midnite Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 02-443 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Form since handicapping features a Kempton success (1m4f) in October and three creditable efforts this winter, keeping-on third over C&D most recently; possibilities provided he takes well to first-time headgear.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Pride Of Donegal

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Steady improver on AW who won his third race in that sphere when making all at Wolverhampton in April; bit below that under a penalty when third on his turf debut at Thirsk (also 1m4f, good) but that came just six days later; five-week break should have recharged his batteries and pedigree points to grass being no problem.

4/1

9

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Pride Of Donegal

8st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

Consistent 4yo who twice made all over 1m4f on Wolverhampton AW once the visor was enlisted; respectable third of five on turf debut at Thirsk (1m4f, good; hung left) three weeks ago but this race should be a lot harder.

9/1

3rd

1

(5)

10th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 3

17:00 Thirsk

Pride Of Donegal

9st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Consistent 4yo who has really raised his game since the blinkers went on, twice making all over 1m4f at Wolverhampton; it was never in doubt there last weekend and he's 3lb well in under a penalty; unraced on turf.

10/11

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 215-53 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Productive last March-June, winning four races (three on Flat, one over hurdles); form this winter suggests he's coming back to the boil, close third at Lingfield (1m5f) most recently; in the mix.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

31st May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

17:07 Fakenham

Market House

11st 13lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: James Owen

Consistent on the Flat/over hurdles this year, and deserved last month's narrow win at Plumpton (2m, good; only time he wore a visor); can remain very competitive after 3lb rise.

7/4

4th

1

(4)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

17:03 Salisbury

Market House

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Doubled his tally over hurdles when winning in a first-time visor at Plumpton last month but he was below his best back on the Flat at Goodwood (1m6f, good) 13 days ago; drops back down in grade with a place chance.

9/4

6th

7

(2)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Goodwood

Market House

8st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Running well on the AW in just a tongue-tie and has continued the good work over hurdles, finishing second (cheekpieces added) before a win 12 days ago (first-time visor); should have a part to play here.

9/2

3rd
4 (3)
Don Simon

5/1

Form: /2298-

Last run: 247 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo who started last season with a couple of good efforts; ran below expectations in two subsequent starts but this reappearance, with Toby Moore taking off a useful 7lb, may be the time to catch him.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Don Simon

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Dunlop

Returned from a break with two creditable efforts on Tapeta (1m4f/2m) this spring but his form slumped back on turf at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last month; has something to prove again after that and he's still a maiden after 11 starts.

14/1

10th

6

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:32 Thirsk

Don Simon

9st 5lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Remains winless but he comes here in good nick, second of six in 2m Southwell handicap last month; effective at this shorter trip and needs considering eased 1lb.

4/1

2nd

3

(2)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Don Simon

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Still seeking a first win after nine starts but he boasts some solid handicap form at up to 1m6f; satisfactory reappearance at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (1m4f) and that should have blown away any cobwebs; 2m presents a new challenge but it could unlock further progress.

2/1

Form: 1391-1 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Successful at Wolverhampton (1m6f/2m) in three of his last five starts, cosily justifying favouritism latest; better than ever and warrants respect assuming he's as effective back over 1m4f; distance winner in 2024.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

3

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Francesco Baracca

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Best form on AW but has won on turf and it was his best effort on grass when third of six at Newbury (2m, good; plugged on) three weeks ago; each-way shout.

10/1

3rd

8

(8)

17th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

16:20 Newbury

Francesco Baracca

8st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has done best on AW, including three wins at Wolverhampton (1m6f/2m) in the last six months; well held at Lingfield two weeks ago but has a modest record there; has won twice on turf, latterly on good ground at Bath (1m6f) last June but none of his turf form matches today's mark.

25/1

8th

4

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Francesco Baracca

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Something of a Wolverhampton specialist (3-5) though he has won on Polytrack at Kempton; the drop to 1m4f didn't help last time so the return to a longer distance should help, but his high draw may not be ideal even over this trip.

18/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 0090-6 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Slightly resurgent on reappearance but needs to build on that effort and remains far from solid on his form for current stable; was a useful sort for previous yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(7)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Intinso

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Craig Lidster

Slightly resurgent on reappearance but needs to build on that effort and remains far from solid on his form for current stable; was a useful sort for previous yard.

20/1

6th

4

(2)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Intinso

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Craig Lidster

Useful performer at up to 1m6f for the Gosdens but regressive for his current yard and tailed off in his last five starts, including on hurdling debut in August; has plenty to prove on his return and last win was almost two years ago.

25/1

4

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

15:55 Cartmel

Intinso

11st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Craig Lidster

Useful Flat performer at up to 1m6f for the Gosdens but regressive for his current yard and tailed off on his last four starts (blinkered on latest); perhaps he'll be sweetened up by hurdling but he carries obvious risks.

10/1

Form: 4148-0 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo who returns to a more suitable grade, having faced a stiff task in Class 2 event on reappearance; however, still hasn't backed up the form of her Doncaster win (handicap debut).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thankyou Baroness

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Lightly raced 5yo who returns to a more suitable grade, having faced a stiff task in Class 2 event on reappearance; however, still hasn't backed up the form of her Doncaster win (handicap debut).

16/1

10th

8

(8)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Thankyou Baroness

8st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Made successful handicap debut at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) last June but that was a slowly-run small-field Class 5 event and she was well beaten twice afterwards; returns from four-month break in a tough race.

50/1

8th

4

(7)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 4

17:10 Yarmouth

Thankyou Baroness

9st 12lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Only had to be pushed out for a successful handicap debut at Doncaster on her first attempt at 1m4f (good to firm) in June but took a step backwards under similar conditions when raised in class at Salisbury last time; still early days.

12/1

Non-runners

Al Mootamarid, Gemmari

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £6.40
Straight Forecast £5.58
Tricast £18.07
Trifecta £21.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Pride Of Donegal

SPOTLIGHT:

Don Simon

The Guardian:

Francesco Baracca

Daily Mail:

Gemmari

NEWMARKET:

Market House

POSTDATA:

Pride Of Donegal

The Times:

Pride Of Donegal

Telegraph:

Pride Of Donegal

The Sun:

Pride Of Donegal

The Star:

Gemmari

RP RATINGS:

Don Simon

Daily Mirror:

Don Simon

D Express:

Francesco Baracca

Daily Record:

Francesco Baracca