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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1st

4

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

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

2nd

4

(4)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Auntie Jo

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

1-23 and her very best form has come on the AW, but she was only beaten just over 2l into fourth of 14 from 3lb higher at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) on her penultimate outing; possibilities if back to that sort of form.

100/30

9th

6

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Auntie Jo

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Running well since the visor went on, most recently keeping on for fourth at Doncaster 13 days ago (5f, good to firm); each-way shout with a promising 7lb claimer enlisted.

4/1

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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3rd

8

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Sir Benedict

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ben Haslam

Seven-time winner; style of racing leaves him a hostage to fortune and he has met trouble in two of his three runs for Ben Haslam; has the ability to win at this level and stall 1, while not optimal, should at least keep him clear of some of the traffic.

9/2

4th

10

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Sir Benedict

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

Seven-time winner with bucketloads of placed efforts to his name; both runs for this yard have been respectable and the return of cheekpieces is a definite plus.

6/1

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

Standard

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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5th

1

(8)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

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

7th

9

(11)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Captain Kinsella

9st 4lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: John Gallagher

Two-time 5f winner on Tapeta; recent form has been well below that level from 2024 and a huge revival is needed to win this based on his last three starts.

10/1

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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2nd

8

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

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

8th

10

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

A Lady Forever

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Bits of form that bring her into the reckoning but she hasn't found her best in three AW runs in 2026; she has shown promise in a handful of turf runs but others appeal more for the win.

12/1

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

Standard

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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2nd

9

(4)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Wee Mary

8st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Sole win (from 23 attempts) came in AW classified in January; however, she's run well off this mark in turf handicaps on her last four starts (5f/6f, good/good to firm) and there's every chance she'll be bang there.

5/1

4th

6

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Ayr

Wee Mary

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

1-22; third to a stablemate of Classy Clarets over 5f here (12-1) on penultimate start, and better than the bare form suggests - switched left to make solid late headway - when fourth to Classy Clarets at Hamilton (5f apprentices') on Friday evening; 6f looks ideal; player.

5/1

4th

9

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Wee Mary

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

AW winner; 0-9 on turf but has largely consistent form in handicaps in this sphere, placed at Thirsk and Ayr the last twice; again likely to give her running.

6/1

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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6th

9

(10)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Desert Master

8st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Has run some good races on Tapeta this year and only just failed at Southwell (5f) in April; however, he wasn't in much form on turf in 2025, including in this race, and looks unlikely to break his turf duck.

8/1

2nd

9

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Desert Master

8st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Two of his three wins have been over C&D and he was second of eight here in a classified event in February; below his best in two starts since but he may be capable of bouncing back.

12/1

8th

5

(2)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Master

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

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.

6/1

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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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

+o+e Accumulators

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