March 11 / 17.30 Newcastle (AW)

17.30

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Make The Move To Midnite Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 2m 0f 56y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Make The Move To Midnite Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £12.10
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 077-72

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden but his latest two efforts have been more encouraging, keeping on into a never-dangerous seventh at Southwell (1m4f, AW) before finishing second of eight here over 1m4f 24 days ago; this step up in distance could suit.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Ayr

Angelardo

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Won at Newcastle (2m, AW) in March and went close over that C&D last month but was well held when fourth behind Laravie at Pontefract (2m1f, good) 11 days ago and still needs to prove himself on turf.

33/1

4th

9

(6)

8th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 6

20:00 Pontefract

Angelardo

8st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Kept on well to finish ahead of Lady Phoebe at Newcastle (2m) but he's inconsistent and has yet to prove himself on turf.

12/1

2nd

3

(5)

19th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

14:30 Newcastle (AW)

Angelardo

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Liam Bailey

Inconsistent but likes it here (C&D winner in March off 4lb lower) and should fare better, the blinkers experiment having been binned following a below-par effort last time.

6/1

7/2

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 65231- D

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Pulled up and fell over hurdles on her last two outings but she won at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) in October off a 3lb lower mark when last seen on the Flat; holds claims returned to this sphere.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Lillistar

8st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Over 6l behind Zephlyn over C&D last May; some fair form since (won over 2m at Wolverhampton in October) but not quite at her best back on turf last twice (over 2m5f and 1m4f); place chance.

8/1

5th

5

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

20:22 Pontefract

Lillistar

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Not at her best over hurdles or here (extended 2m5f) last month; drop in trip can help but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 424434 CD BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner whose most recent success came at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) off this mark in December; beaten 2l when fourth of seven there nine days ago, despite failing to settle, and there's no reason to suggest he won't go well.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

14

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Billy Bathgate

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ewan Whillans

Four wins last season included two here at 2m; never figured in this race last term but he's been in the frame all nine starts this year and was unlucky when fifth at this track in December on his last go at 1m4f; each-way prospects.

14/1

4th

8

(8)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Billy Bathgate

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ewan Whillans

10yo whose easily most successful season was 2025, with four wins; the latest was at this track (2m) in December and he's held his form, including over C&D, so has each-way claims once again.

5/1

Form: 293-39 BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; placed in three of his five starts since joining this stable but he's been tailed off in the other two, including at Southwell (2m, AW) 47 days ago; needs to put that behind him.
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3rd

5

(8)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

15:47 Wolverhampton (AW)

Edwardtheninth

9st 0lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Ruth Jefferson

Made it 13th-time lucky at Newcastle (2m, Tapeta) 18 days ago, but that race was run at a farcically slow gallop; just 2lb higher, but not hard to have serious reservations.

6/4

1st

4

(4)

19th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

14:30 Newcastle (AW)

Edwardtheninth

9st 4lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Ruth Jefferson

Maiden who's been turned over as favourite on four of his last six starts, two of them over C&D (behind Angelardo in March), and also behind Lady Phoebe at Pontefract; will be happier back on Tapeta.

3/1

5th

6

(12)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 139y

Class 6

16:32 Pontefract

Edwardtheninth

9st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Ruth Jefferson

0-11 but he's run some good races at up to an extended 2m on AW since joining this yard and he's dropped some hints that he could be suited by this extreme test of stamina.

7/2

10/1

Form: 79-846 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
On a handy mark but he's been quiet under both codes recently, latest when sixth of nine here over 1m4f; steps back up in trip and others are preferred.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:13 Cartmel

Achnamara

11st 8lb

J: Ian Power

T: Philip Kirby

Didn't run badly in a low-grade Flat marathon last month but he ended the last jumps season with two disappointing runs (both 2m4f) and has a bit more to prove than some of these.

14/1

3rd

8

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 139y

Class 6

16:32 Pontefract

Achnamara

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Well beaten over hurdles on his last two starts but hasn't run badly on his last two Flat outings (1m4f/2m, AW) and his trainer has won two of the last six runnings of this race; not discounted.

14/1

9th

3

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

Achnamara

11st 11lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Philip Kirby

Scored twice over hurdles (at about 2m4f) in 2024-25 but has failed to fire this term and beat just two in 2m4f Sedgefield handicap hurdle ten days ago; others appeal more.

25/1

Form: 50-727

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-12 but his best effort for this yard came when second of seven at Chelmsford (1m6f, AW; beaten 3l) last month; however, he failed to beat a rival there 13 days ago and isn't sure to appreciate returning to 2m.
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10th

9

(10)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

15:48 Pontefract

Apache Eagle

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jessica Bedi

Has made the frame several times this year including when third of seven over C&D (good to soft) in May, but a record of 0-22 is hard to ignore.

16/1

4th

7

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Apache Eagle

8st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Jessica Bedi

Handful of fair efforts in the spring but he's a longstanding maiden who's lost his way of late; again hung left at Hamilton last Thursday (ended up on the stands' rail) and running at another right-handed course would be a worry.

10/1

4th

7

(4)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Hamilton

Apache Eagle

10st 2lb

J: Miss Venetia Thompson

T: Jessica Bedi

Placed a few times this year but well beaten at Newcastle two starts ago and she hung badly left and unseated her rider at Ripon last Thursday; remains a maiden after 20 starts and others make greater appeal.

20/1

Form: 341-44 C BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 13 starts came here over 1m4f in October; respectable fourth on her last two starts (1m4f), latest here, but she doesn't look to be crying out for this longer trip.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(3)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

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9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won over C&D (good) last month when back on turf and back down in trip and she followed up over 1m6f here; clearly thriving and has strong claims.

9/4

1st

4

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

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8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won at Newcastle in October and solid fourth there (also 1m4f, AW) in February; didn't stay 2m back at that track last month but a return to 1m4f did the trick when taking a course handicap (good) a fortnight ago; big player if her stamina lasts out.

9/4

1st

7

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:58 Catterick

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8st 6lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) last October and close fourth there (1m4f, AW) in February; didn't see out 2m there last month; also effective on turf and she's one to consider now back down in trip.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 71552-

Last run: 142 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at Lingfield (1m3f, good) on his handicap debut last June; held in fifth on his final two starts for James Owen but ran well when second of nine at Bath (2m1f, soft) in October on his only start for Georgina Nicholls; off since and now makes his AW/stable debut having been purchased for 10,000gns.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:48 Uttoxeter

Colinski

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Low-grade Flat winner who has shaped with some promise in two completed hurdle starts, most recently when a 14l third at Hexham (2m, good) in June; needs to take a step forward on handicap debut but receives a handy weight-for-age allowance.

8/1

3rd

7

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

14:17 Hexham

Colinski

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Modest Flat winner who failed to last home over C&D on hurdle debut and unseated mid-race at Cartmel 17 days ago; should do better in time but others make more appeal.

20/1

9th
10 (6)
Nakatomi

20/1

Form: 006-56

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden who has been placed on only one occasion; reported to have hung left on his last two outings and cheekpieces are now reached for (replacing blinkers).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Pontefract

Nakatomi

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Gave impression something was possibly amiss last time; remains a longstanding maiden but his resurgent May efforts (finished third then close second) suggested a belated first win may be near.

8/1

8th

5

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Nakatomi

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Has yet to win a race but he comes here on the back of a good second of eight in 1m handicap at Hamilton; should go well.

4/1

Form: 52457-

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Placed several times, including at Newcastle, but this 10yo remains a longstanding maiden and was well beaten at Musselburgh (2m, soft) in November when last seen.
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Verdict Starting price

7

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:45 Musselburgh

Star Of Markinch

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Rutherford

Is 0-22 and she came in a well-held fourth of five in 2m handicap here 17 days ago; others are much preferred.

66/1

4th

7

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

13:50 Musselburgh

Star Of Markinch

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Rutherford

0-44 under all codes (including three points); gave pretty good account when fourth of nine here (1m4f, good) two starts ago and will be fine over today's trip but can't be recommended from 10lb out of the weights.

50/1

4th

7

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Star Of Markinch

9st 11lb

J: Miss Emma J Brown

T: Gary Rutherford

Longstanding maiden; effective at the track and ran creditably over 1m4f here last week; still looks opposable for win purposes.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £81.20
Straight Forecast £87.77
Tricast £456.44
Trifecta £830.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Angelardo

The Times:

Colinski

Telegraph:

Lillistar

RP RATINGS:

Billy Bathgate

POSTDATA:

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D Express:

Edwardtheninth

The Sun:

Angelardo

The Star:

Angelardo

Daily Record:

Angelardo

The Guardian:

Colinski

Daily Mirror:

Lillistar

Daily Mail:

Billy Bathgate