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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11th

3

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:10 Uttoxeter

Chicago Storm

11st 12lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

Had jumping issues and struggled in Hexham chase on last month's stable debut; now 5lb lower than when placed over hurdles at Stratford (2m2f, good) on final start for Daisy Hitchins but still has something to prove.

20/1

1

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

14:55 Hexham

Chicago Storm

12st 0lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

Two handicap hurdle wins for Daisy Hitchins last year (1m7f/2m3f, good to soft) included one off 8lb higher, and an inconsistent profile since the autumn does at least include a Tapeta Flat success and a serviceable chase debut; some positives ahead of stable debut.

6/1

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

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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3rd

5

(7)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Spec Of Light

10st 13lb

J: Mr Cameron Hillhouse

T: Tony Forbes

Sole win over 1m on this track and although he finished a close second over this C&D on his yard debut in February, there's little to latch on to in his recent efforts.

12/1

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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10th

3

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Arths Gold

9st 8lb

J: John Fahy

T: Richard Hannon

Capable of the odd howler but he opened his account in Southwell handicap (1m4f, Tapeta) in April and similar form when third in an amateur riders' race back there three weeks later; wasn't at his best in another amateur riders' race last time but he's recovered from blips before.

10/1

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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6th

10

(1)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Havachoc

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Placed on his three starts here, all over this trip, including when he scored off 2lb higher in February and when giving Rubellite plenty to think about in first-time cheekpieces in June; like most of the field he was stuffed at Chester last time but his prospects are much brighter returned to this venue.

10/1

9th

9

(13)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

17:03 Chester

Havachoc

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Patrick Morris

Three-time AW winner at around 1m4f and his best efforts on turf have been at Beverley; failed to beat a rival home at Haydock (1m6f, good) last month and now steps up to 2m with a tongue-tie added; best to look elsewhere.

33/1

7th

8

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:18 Haydock

Havachoc

9st 13lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Three wins on the AW earlier this year (1m4f); some fair form since, best turf runs being when placed over 1m4f at Beverley; stays 1m6f; a possible.

12/1

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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5th

5

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

16:53 Thirsk

Educate

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Both wins have been on Tapeta and latest was 15 months ago; respectable third at Redcar (1m6f, good) and Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in his last two runs but this is a competitive race and others are more persuasive.

7/1

3rd

2

(8)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Educate

10st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

C&D winner last April off a mark 2lb higher than today's; travelled well but didn't see things out as well as the first two when third at Redcar (1m6f, good; first-time visor) last month and has solid claims returned to the AW.

8/1

3rd

4

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

14:47 Redcar

Educate

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

2-29, with both wins on AW; has been running no more than respectably on AW since joining Micky Hammond; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces back on turf.

10/1

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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1st

4

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Seraphic

11st 9lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Four-time Flat winner who scored twice on AW early this year; record of 1-15 over hurdles but he was a creditable third at Warwick (2m, good; hood added) in his final run in the spring; 2lb lower here and has each-way claims if he can pick up where he left off.

6/1

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

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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3rd

7

(7)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:08 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

The last five of his six wins were over 1m2f at this track, the latest last November off 1lb higher than today; off five months before well beaten for his minor honours on last two outings (here latest) but he's been runner-up four times over 1m4f and isn't entirely dismissed.

20/1

4th

1

(2)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Prince Achille

9st 12lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Five times a C&D winner, the latest last November off this mark; low-key return to action at Thirsk (1m4f, good) six weeks ago but he should be seen in a better light here.

14/1

3rd

1

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

20:20 Thirsk

Prince Achille

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Best known for AW exploits and yet was struggling on Tapeta back in the spring; only 1-22 on turf, lacks a run and he's up against in-form 3yos.

14/1

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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8th

3

14th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:30 Sedgefield

Karthala

11st 2lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Made the frame in all four handicap hurdles but was well held when third at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in July and didn't fire on the Flat last month; probably needs to be perked up by a change of headgear here (usually wears cheekpieces) and Sean Quinlan appears to favour stablemate Expert Analysis.

6/1

5th

2

(8)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Karthala

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jennie Candlish

16-race maiden (Flat/hurdles) but he was runner-up on the Flat at Yarmouth (1m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces) last October; has made the frame over hurdles in recent starts but others look stronger.

6/1

3rd

6

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:48 Uttoxeter

Karthala

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

15-race maiden under all codes but has reached the frame on all three occasions since switched to handicap hurdles; down another 1lb and back in trip, but needs to find more to open his account.

7/1

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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2nd

7

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:52 Southwell

Nala The Lioness

11st 2lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

1m3f classified winner on the Flat earlier this year; no closer than 21l in three runs over hurdles and now goes handicapping; others preferred.

12/1

5th

7

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:37 Newton Abbot

Nala The Lioness

11st 0lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Won a basement-grade Flat race in June but was remote when third on last month's hurdle debut at Worcester and did not get seriously competitive over that C&D a fortnight ago.

25/1

7th

8

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:06 Worcester

Nala The Lioness

11st 6lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

1m3f classified winner at Windsor in June and made a satisfactory start over hurdles when a 23l third over C&D a fortnight ago; has plenty to find with Elated on that form and likely one for handicaps in due course.

16/1

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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