March 12 / 19.45 Newcastle (AW)

19.45

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Make The Move To Midnite Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Make The Move To Midnite Classified Stakes

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

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8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 455556

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden who's run fairly a few times in slightly better company over C&D; didn't see out 6f from a wide stall at Wolverhampton last time and is one to consider switched from cheekpieces to a first-time visor.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Auntie Jo

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Two 5f wins for David O'Meara at Newcastle this year, the latter achieved in smooth fashion at the beginning of this month; never a threat when fifth on stable debut at Ayr (5f, soft) ten days ago, taking turf record to 0-9; the headgear she's worn on her last ten starts is left off here.

10/1

5th

4

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Ayr

Auntie Jo

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Two 5f wins for David O'Meara at Newcastle this year, the latest a smooth success in a 0-55 handicap 18 days ago; makes debut for her new stable off a 6lb higher mark with blinkers replacing other forms of headgear; below par in one run on ground slower than good.

13/2

1st

4

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Auntie Jo

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Only win was over C&D in March when wearing a visor for the first time; best run since when second at Redcar last week (5f, good to firm); chance.

15/8

5/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 6-6486 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Not much luck of late, latterly when sent off favourite behind Desert Master at Southwell; hard to win with these days but his new yard has been among the winners and it wouldn't be a surprise were the chance of scenery to do the trick.
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1st

6

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Sir Benedict

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

All five turf wins have been gained on galloping sprint courses, and he's netted a neck second (off 64) and a win in handicaps from two C&D starts; yet to pick up a classified in nine attempts, however, and not an unlucky loser in one at Southwell latest despite running short of room.

3/1

6th

7

(2)

18th Jun 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Sir Benedict

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Multiple 5f/6f winner; has made a promising start to life with Ben Haslam this season, set a lot to do when fourth of nine in 5.5f Wetherby handicap two weeks ago; drops back into classified company now and this C&D scorer merits serious consideration.

5/2

4th

9

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Sir Benedict

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

No longer the force of old but has performed well on all four starts since joining Ben Haslam in March, most recently when keeping-on third at Musselburgh (5f, good) a fortnight ago; big player if this race is run to suit usual come-from-behind tactics.

9/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -57318 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Again didn't look to see out 6f last time and is best judged on his previous 0-50 Wolverhampton victory; too many near-misses for comfort prior to that but will rightly be popular.
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5th

8

(6)

24th Mar 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kipp Kelly

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Only 1lb higher than when beating Colors Of Freedom over C&D last month; solid placed efforts on his last two starts (caught wide over C&D latest) and he should remain competitive.

6/1

2nd

5

(7)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kipp Kelly

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Derek Shaw

Won a similar race over C&D for Joanna Mason last month before again not looking to see out 6f next time; too many near-misses for comfort but holds similar claims to Captain Kinsella on Newcastle running four days ago.

10/1

3rd

6

(3)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Kipp Kelly

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Again didn't look to see out 6f last time and is best judged on his previous 0-50 Wolverhampton victory; too many near-misses for comfort prior to that but will rightly be popular.

4/1

Form: -58677 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Made all when winning his novice from the same stall over C&D as a 2yo; sharply regressive since but showed plenty of zip from a wide stall over 6f last time and this is his first foray into 0-50 company; one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Captain Kinsella

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: John Gallagher

Dual 5f novice winner in December 2024 but well below that form level these days, faring no better with a tongue-tie added when last seen in March (it's retained here); record when returning from a break is mixed.

12/1

5th

1

(8)

16th Mar 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Kinsella

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Plenty in his favour down to this class for the first time at Newcastle last Thursday (started favourite) but sat on a strong pace and unsurprisingly cracked late; holds claims again in first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

4th

4

(9)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Kinsella

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Made all when winning his novice from the same stall over C&D as a 2yo; sharply regressive since but showed plenty of zip from a wide stall over 6f last time and this is his first foray into 0-50 company; one to consider.

7/2

Form: 954-57 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Surprise winner over 6f here for Roger Fell last February; plenty of chances for this yard since and is worst in at tonight's weights, so the first-time visor (worn cheekpieces twice before) will need to have a positive impact.
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7th

6

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Hamilton

A Lady Forever

9st 3lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Winning return from a long absence in early 2025 but she's finding it hard to sustain her effort in sprints on AW and turf this year, even allowing for finishing second of eight on Newcastle AW (5f) in June; headgear left off; up against it.

6/1

2nd

8

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

A Lady Forever

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Won over 6f here in February 2025 for Roger Fell when returning from a long break; has shown bits of form since, but not been at her best this year.

10/1

6th

9

(1)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Ayr

A Lady Forever

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

With Roger Fell when winning a weak 0-50 classified at Newcastle (6f; 20-1) in February 2025; no joy since for Kieran Burke (0-3) or Gary Harrison (0-11); weakened from the two-furlong pole at Redcar (6f; eighth of 11) latest; new blinkers today; look elsewhere.

25/1

16/1

Form: -00376 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Knocking on and been patchy since returning from a break, finishing well behind Kipp Kelly at Wolverhampton, then behind Desert Master here six days ago; others are more likely.
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8th

9

(7)

24th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Placed at Newcastle in January (5f) but no progress in three runs since; has a rare outing over 6f tonight.

20/1

6th

8

(8)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Knocking on and been patchy since returning from a break, finishing well behind Kipp Kelly at Wolverhampton, then behind Desert Master here six days ago; others are more likely.

16/1

6th

9

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stroxx

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Welcome signs of a revival when third over C&D in January but failed to fire at Wolverhampton three weeks ago (drawn wide); not a solid option.

25/1

6/1

Form: -44187 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Finally off the mark in a similar race over C&D in January; not as good without the usual hood (against absent here) in handicaps since and needs to bounce back.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Wee Mary

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Gained a second win of 2026 at Musselburgh (5f) in June; only seventh of 11 in 5f Ayr handicap three days ago so she needs to bounce back.

3/1

7th

11

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Wee Mary

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Only turf win came off a 7lb lower mark at Musselburgh in June (5f, good); two decent runs since then, goes well on fast ground and one to consider.

7/1

4th

3

(8)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Wee Mary

9st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Made all over C&D (good) at the beginning of the month and very nearly repeated the feat last week, collared only in the final strides; same mark today and another bold bid looks assured in her current mood.

9/4

Form: -58524 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who looked unlucky not to finish closer when having Stroxx and A Lady Forever behind here last weekend; not as good now and has a bit to find on these terms but does at least arrive in form.
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4th

3

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Desert Master

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Yet to win away from Tapeta, and while June's half-length second in a Doncaster handicap (6f, good to firm) represents his nearest ever miss on turf, it's been diminishing returns from him again since.

8/1

7th

14

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Desert Master

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Three-time AW winner but 0-14 on turf; his last two runs on grass have offered hope that he can win a small race on fast ground though and he is one for the shortlist.

9/1

4th

6

(9)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

15:40 Wetherby

Desert Master

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has won three times on AW, but 0-13 on turf; however, went close last time when beaten 0.5l at Doncaster (6f, good); each-way chance.

9/1

20/1

Form: 676/

Last run: 479 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Absent since three poor efforts for James Tate as a 2yo; probably best to look elsewhere unless there's good money around for her new trainer, who also saddles A Lady Forever.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

3

(7)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Blue Dandy

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gary Harrison

Absent since three poor efforts for James Tate as a 2yo; probably best to look elsewhere unless there's good money around for her new trainer, who also saddles A Lady Forever.

20/1

6th

2

(6)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Dandy

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Tate

Has a good deal to find on her Southwell efforts and is likely to be more interesting in handicaps shortly, unless this change of venue sparks big improvement.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £57.10
Straight Forecast £45.22
Trifecta £281.00

Selections

Daily Mirror:

Kipp Kelly

SPOTLIGHT:

Captain Kinsella

POSTDATA:

Desert Master

The Times:

Sir Benedict

RP RATINGS:

Wee Mary

The Guardian:

Captain Kinsella

Daily Mail:

Captain Kinsella

The Sun:

Kipp Kelly

The Star:

Kipp Kelly

Daily Record:

Kipp Kelly

Telegraph:

Desert Master

D Express:

Sir Benedict