February 28 / 20.00 Southwell (AW)

20.00

Standard

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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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

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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4th

5

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

14:54 Leicester

Spec Of Light

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tony Forbes

Runner-up on stable debut at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in February but unable to get competitive since; latest start was a rare turf race and (poor form in this sphere) and overall score is 1-19.

20/1

8th

3

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Spec Of Light

10st 0lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: Tony Forbes

Runner-up on stable debut at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in February but unable to get competitive since and needs something extra today.

33/1

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

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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4th

3

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havachoc

10st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Consistent; won three on the bounce on AW over 1m4f in January/February; fair second at Beverley on Friday; stays 1m6f; each-way chance.

6/1

2nd

3

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

18:00 Beverley

Havachoc

9st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Did well on AW earlier in the year and he ran well back on turf when third of 12 over C&D (good to soft) in April; latest Chester run easy to excuse (Class 4) and this is far more suitable; respected, for all there is a slight question mark surrounding fast ground.

5/1

6th

12

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:12 Chester

Havachoc

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Patrick Morris

Completed a hat-trick of 1m4f AW wins in January/February; has continued to run well since and he sported first-time cheekpieces when just held over that C&D 11 days ago; 2lb 'wrong' but acts on turf and likely to go well again.

10/1

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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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

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

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

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

4th

6

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Worcester

Karthala

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Third in both his handicaps and finished with a rattle in the latest at Perth (2m, good); on the back of that and raised in distance, he's firmly in the reckoning.

11/4

3rd

8

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:42 Perth

Karthala

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Over 8l behind Alibaba when third at Warwick (2m, good; refitted cheekpieces) last month but that was still a pretty good start to his handicap hurdle career and further progress is possible.

8/1

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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4th

5

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nala The Lioness

9st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Showed the benefit of a wind operation when winning a classified event at Windsor (1m4f, good to soft) last month and backed that up with a good second behind an in-form rival at Ayr (1m5f, soft); acts on the AW and she makes the shortlist on this return to handicap company.

6/1

2nd

1

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

21:00 Ayr

Nala The Lioness

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Turned things around after wind surgery with a comfortable win in a classified event at Windsor (11.4f, good to soft) 11 days ago; has to concede weight all round this time but her confidence should be boosted after that win and she's strongly respected back up in trip.

15/8

1st

9

(7)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:09 Windsor

Nala The Lioness

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Runner-up four times for Karl Burke (including in three bumpers, one on good to soft) but lost her form with that yard and, following a 400-day absence, there's been no sign of regaining it this year; had wind surgery after latest start and returns to turf for first time since her bumper days, so if she returned to form there would be clear reasons.

8/1

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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