March 27 / 17.17 Lingfield (AW)

17.17

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Make The Move To Midnite Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 7f 169y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Make The Move To Midnite Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 4-4315 CD BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Below par at Newcastle last time but in good form previously, finishing third over this C&D before winning at Chelmsford (1m6f); has won twice over today's C&D and he's not ruled out.
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6th

6

20th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Warwick

The Craftymaster

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Tony Carroll

A nine-time Flat winner over 1m6f-2m, he made a pleasing hurdles debut when third of five finishers (with stablemate Alex The Great 27l back) in a Hereford maiden (2m, good) 15 days ago; steps up in trip and holds place claims.

7/1

3rd

6

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

18:12 Hereford

The Craftymaster

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Tony Carroll

Hurdles debutant who is a nine-time AW winner at 1m6f/2m, most recently in March; one of the better contenders in terms of achievements but an unconvincing turf record leaves him with something to prove.

11/2

6th

7

(7)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 24y

Class 5

16:15 Bath

The Craftymaster

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Tony Carroll

Got back on the scoresheet at Lingfield (2m, AW) last month and he ran to a similar level when fourth at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 11 days ago; on lower mark back on turf but he's struggled in his six runs in this sphere including three 2m handicaps; risks attached.

11/2

11/2

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 350-42 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Ran well in fourth at Chelmsford (2m, Polytrack) in January when back from some time off and built on that to go close there (1m6f) four weeks ago; there's every chance he'll be bang there once more.
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10th

4

(11)

28th Apr 2026

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2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Sullivan Bay

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Returns to the AW after another modest effort over hurdles, but was twice runner-up on Polytrack before that; both wins have come on that surface, but he ran well to finish a close third behind Payment Plan over this C&D in November 2024; each-way claims again.

7/1

7th

6

4th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

16:50 Huntingdon

Sullivan Bay

10st 5lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Hasn't been seen over hurdles since February last year but was only beaten a head at Plumpton in December 2024 when 11-8 favourite; runner-up on the Flat twice recently so fitness will not be an issue and he must be of interest.

3/1

2nd

8

(3)

27th Mar 2026

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1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

Sullivan Bay

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Ran well in fourth at Chelmsford (2m, Polytrack) in January when back from some time off and built on that to go close there (1m6f) four weeks ago; there's every chance he'll be bang there once more.

11/2

20/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 63374-

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Twice finished placed here last year (2m/1m4f); not ruled out each-way but this is his first run since October so he may improve for it, and he's won just one of his 27 starts.
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2nd

5

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield

Balgowan

9st 5lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Seamus Mullins

Has resumed in good form and a 2lb rise for his recent AW win here under Ashley Lewis seems fair; has yet to win on turf (only run on it once since 2023) but otherwise has a decent chance of following up.

7/4

1st

5

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Balgowan

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Seamus Mullins

Has modest 1-28 strike-rate (includes five hurdle runs) but was denied a clear run before finishing well for close third over C&D last month and gets another chance off the same mark today; respected.

5/2

3rd

7

(10)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

Balgowan

9st 5lb

J: George Downing

T: Seamus Mullins

Twice finished placed here last year (2m/1m4f); not ruled out each-way but this is his first run since October so he may improve for it, and he's won just one of his 27 starts.

20/1

9/1

Form: 9-9244

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Won at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) in October and went close behind Forglen over this C&D in January; returned to form with 2l fourth to Forglen at Southwell (1m6f) a fortnight ago and may well be thereabouts.
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4th

10

(12)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

Fornido

8st 12lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Won at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) in October and went close behind Forglen over this C&D in January; returned to form with 2l fourth to Forglen at Southwell (1m6f) a fortnight ago and may well be thereabouts.

9/1

4th

6

(6)

13th Mar 2026

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1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:50 Southwell (AW)

Fornido

9st 5lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Sole success came over C&D from 3lb lower in October; finished behind Forglen in his next three starts and has 9l to find with Blue Siam on latest running.

8/1

Form: 423-42

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Beaten just a head over 1m4f here last month on his last Flat start and he ran well over 2m on turf here last July; didn't perform badly back over hurdles last week; might not be far away now reverting to the Flat.
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10th

7

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield

Charles Morin

9st 1lb

J: James Glennon

T: Pat Phelan

Course winner who's finished behind Balgowan on the AW here the last twice; closely matched with his old rival on revised terms and looks set to go well again.

4/1

3rd

6

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Charles Morin

9st 5lb

J: James Glennon

T: Pat Phelan

Yet to add to his 1m1f turf win here in 2024 but went close over 1m4f here (AW) in February and also ran well when fifth (just behind Balgowan) over C&D last month; probably won't be far away.

10/1

5th

6

(7)

27th Mar 2026

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1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

Charles Morin

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Pat Phelan

Beaten just a head over 1m4f here last month on his last Flat start and he ran well over 2m on turf here last July; didn't perform badly back over hurdles last week; might not be far away now reverting to the Flat.

9/1

5/1

Form: 131-24 C BF

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Two wins here (1m4f/1m5f) towards the end of last year, which sandwiched a close third of five at Chelmsford on his sole previous crack at 2m; continued in good form over 1m4f here on his last two starts and he's on the shortlist now back up in trip and kept to his favourite venue.
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6th

3

(9)

27th Mar 2026

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1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

Jack Langley

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Two wins here (1m4f/1m5f) towards the end of last year, which sandwiched a close third of five at Chelmsford on his sole previous crack at 2m; continued in good form over 1m4f here on his last two starts and he's on the shortlist now back up in trip and kept to his favourite venue.

5/1

4th

12

(4)

24th Jan 2026

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1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:14 Lingfield (AW)

Jack Langley

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Record here reads 5121312, with two off the wins over this trip; good second of 11 over C&D three weeks ago and no reason why he won't be in the thick of things again.

100/30

2

(2)

23rd Oct 2025

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2m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Jack Langley

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Both of his wins have came over 1m4f at Lingfield; back to form when gaining the second of those wins there nine days ago, for which he now carries a 6lb penalty (2lb wrong); his brother stays this trip, so the extra distance looks worth exploring.

5/4

7/2

Form: -61211 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D in January; runner-up at Southwell (1m6f) next time and has won over 1m6f at Wolverhampton and Southwell on his two starts since; his wins have been narrow ones, meaning he is climbing the weights only slowly, and there can be optimism this progressive 5yo has more left in the tank.
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7th

5

(11)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

Forglen

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: William Stone

Won over C&D in January; runner-up at Southwell (1m6f) next time and has won over 1m6f at Wolverhampton and Southwell on his two starts since; his wins have been narrow ones, meaning he is climbing the weights only slowly, and there can be optimism this progressive 5yo has more left in the tank.

7/2

1st

2

(5)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:50 Southwell (AW)

Forglen

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: William Stone

In fine form lately with wins at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) and from a subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta); finished runner-up over this C&D in between and although up 3lb, is likely to be bang there once again.

7/2

9/1

Form: 50511- D

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won her last two Flat starts in the autumn (2m1f/2m, soft) and she was running well when falling three out on her hurdle debut at Fontwell in December; this is her first run since and she's struggled on AW previously, but she could be a different proposition now; wears first-time hood; could go well.
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4th

4

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 139y

Class 6

16:32 Pontefract

Izakaya

9st 3lb

J: J F Egan

T: Camilla Poulton

Won two in a row on the Flat (2m1f/2m, soft) last autumn and running well when falling three out on hurdle debut in December; always in rear back on the Flat last month but that came after a 109-day break and she could leave than run behind this afternoon.

13/2

8th

9

(6)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

Izakaya

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Camilla Poulton

Won her last two Flat starts in the autumn (2m1f/2m, soft) and she was running well when falling three out on her hurdle debut at Fontwell in December; this is her first run since and she's struggled on AW previously, but she could be a different proposition now; wears first-time hood; could go well.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 19-271

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Bounced back from Chelmsford flop (1m6f, Polytrack) to win at Wolverhampton (2m, Tapeta) last time; his last three wins have come there but he ran well on his previous AW outing here and is entitled to respect.
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7th

7

(4)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sneaky Blinder

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Stephens

Three wins here over the extended 2m in recent times, latterly off 2lb lower; the return to Tapeta will suit, off the back of two ordinary efforts, but others make greater appeal.

14/1

5th

5

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

16:55 Salisbury

Sneaky Blinder

9st 2lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Looked as good as ever when keeping on well for narrow win at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) in March but his latest AW run was disappointing and his turf strike-rate is modest (1-15); others preferred.

10/1

9th

1

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

Sneaky Blinder

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Bounced back from Chelmsford flop (1m6f, Polytrack) to win at Wolverhampton (2m, Tapeta) last time; his last three wins have come there but he ran well on his previous AW outing here and is entitled to respect.

6/1

50/1

Form: 7/5-00

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 4yo who is hard to fancy on the evidence of his last two starts (1m4f, including here); however, before those he made some late headway over 1m4f here on his stable debut, hinting that today's step up in trip might be a good move; a hood goes on; possibly not a forlorn hope.
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10th

12

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

High Favour

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Camilla Poulton

Very lightly raced 4yo who is hard to fancy on the evidence of his last two starts (1m4f, including here); however, before those he made some late headway over 1m4f here on his stable debut, hinting that today's step up in trip might be a good move; a hood goes on; possibly not a forlorn hope.

50/1

Form: 60-630

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Non-runners

Alex The Great

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £85.60
Straight Forecast £101.16
Tricast £1133.48
Trifecta £2179.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Forglen

RP RATINGS:

Fornido

Telegraph:

The Craftymaster

The Times:

Jack Langley

Daily Record:

Sneaky Blinder

The Sun:

Sullivan Bay

D Express:

Balgowan

POSTDATA:

Fornido

The Guardian:

Forglen

Daily Mail:

Forglen

Daily Mirror:

Forglen

The Star:

The Craftymaster