April 02 / 17.48 Southwell (AW)

17.48

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Make The Move To Midnite Handicap

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Make The Move To Midnite Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 34600- D

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 with a whimper but he has slipped back down the weights as a consequence; won on last year's reappearance and also ran a fine race after a 175-day layoff in 2024 so unlikely to be lacking in fitness; one to consider.
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4

(3)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Pontefract

Musical Touch

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Recorded a personal best when seeing off 20 rivals at York in June; things haven't really gone his way since and he's one to consider from a good draw with cheekpieces given another go.

10/1

18th

19

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Musical Touch

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Out of sorts at the time when well held in the Bronze Cup last year; returned to action with AW win in April and he looked as if he had more to offer at 6f on turf when winning at York (good) in June; things haven't worked out that way in two runs since but still time for him to do better.

25/1

3rd

7

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Musical Touch

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Usually held-up and seems versatile ground-wise; has won on at Southwell (6f, AW) and York (6f, good) this summer, but he faded back at York last time and needs to take his form to a new level to come out on top today.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -78639 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Went close off this mark over C&D in November; good run at Kempton on his penultimate start and he will find this more manageable than the hot Kempton handicap he contested on Friday; respected.
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12th

9

(7)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Stanley Spencer

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

On a competitive mark on his AW form for James Tate but yet to show as much on turf, including for this yard last twice.

50/1

8th

1

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Stanley Spencer

9st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Fionn McSharry

On a competitive mark on his AW form for James Tate; yet to show as much on turf, including on stable debut at Chester (6f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; stamina not assured either.

20/1

10th

11

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Stanley Spencer

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Fionn McSharry

Won four times on AW for James Tate; good second at Southwell (6f) when last seen in April; sold for 13,000gns later that month; switching to turf is the obvious concern as he has been unplaceed in three previous runs on grass.

25/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 9-9599 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won twice for Michael Bell last April with the second success coming off a 15lb higher mark than today's; struggled for new yard this winter but there were more encouraging signs at Newcastle three weeks ago where he was making up some ground before running into repeated traffic issues; appeals as the type to come good soon but perhaps on turf and in a lower grade.
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9th

11

(10)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Dorney Lake

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Two wins this summer, the latter gained over C&D; not beaten far when eighth of 20 in competitive Ripon handicap (6f, good) last month but he's not as good as he was, and has a double-digit draw; others preferred.

12/1

8th

13

(20)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Dorney Lake

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Took a while to exploit his drop in the weights but he won at Doncaster in July and went in again at Southwell nine days ago; 4lb higher in a better race but he has the rail draw to help.

14/1

1st

2

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Dorney Lake

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Won at Doncaster (5.6f, good to firm) last month and runner-up at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) next time, splitting a well-treated winner and a next-time-out scorer; well beaten at York last time but was scuppered by a high draw; third over C&D in April and could be involved.

11/2

Form: 6-0753

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Having tumbled down the weights there were signs of a possible revival when keeping on for third in a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton last week (attracted support); Rossa Ryan retains the ride and today's return to 6f won't be an issue; can't discount.
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6th

7

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Mr Lightside

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Can lead; smart 2yo who began 3yo season on a mark of 102; has shown just humdrum form in three turf handicaps, despite a sliding mark, and was way back behind Justcallmepete at Bath last week; has it to prove now.

10/1

11th

5

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Mr Lightside

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Appleby

Both wins were on turf in 2024 but he's well treated on old form and has run respectably on Tapeta (5f/6f) in last two starts; can make the running and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid back in this sphere.

6/1

4th

5

(8)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Mr Lightside

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Having tumbled down the weights there were signs of a possible revival when keeping on for third in a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton last week (attracted support); Rossa Ryan retains the ride and today's return to 6f won't be an issue; can't discount.

7/2

Form: 12-122 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
He has not looked back after wind surgery last summer (his second such procedure), recording form figures of 212122 on his last six starts; one of the wins was over C&D and he is greatly respected despite sneaking up the weights.
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5th

4

(6)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Hundred Caps

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julie Camacho

Consistent gelding who recently underwent a third round of wind surgery; C&D win in January came off this mark and he won't mind coming back up from 5f, so he's one to consider, returned to blinkers from cheekpieces.

8/1

5th

3

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Hundred Caps

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Julie Camacho

Added to his two Beverley wins when scoring on Tapeta at Southwell (6f) in January; only 1lb higher than for that success and he's run plenty of good races since including when third at Hamilton (5f, good) last month; respected on his first run after another wind operation.

11/2

3rd

1

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Hundred Caps

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Julie Camacho

Has been consistent since his successful reappearance at Southwell (6f, AW) in January and was only beaten 2l into fourth of eight in a 0-85 at Beverley last month; suited by a stiff 5f and much respected down in class.

4/1

14/1

Form: 2-1556 CD

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Just 1lb higher than for his 5f win at Newcastle on New Year's Day; three runs since have not been quite so encouraging though and he may prove vulnerable back up at 6f.
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11th

13

(3)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Kings Crown

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Hit and miss this year and although he ran a fair race at Ayr (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago, he doesn't look the answer this time.

14/1

10th

3

(21)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Kings Crown

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Gained last two wins on Newcastle AW; has been unable to take advantage of a steadily declining mark since returned to turf but isn't out of form; respectable fifth at Hamilton most recently; could go well.

14/1

5th

4

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Kings Crown

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Has a better strike-rate on the AW (4-26) than on turf (3-39); 4lb below his last winning mark, but has to put a modest effort at Ayr (5f, good to firm) last month behind him.

14/1

16/1

Form: 70490-

Last run: 163 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Failed to win in six starts for the Gosdens, including three 7f handicaps last autumn; sold for 16,000gns in October; new trainer drops him back in trip but Cajetan may be her main hope.
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7th

7

(5)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Palmarian

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Sole win from 18 starts came at Leicester (1m, good to firm) in July off the same mark as today's; bounced back from a poor run on soft ground when third of 12 at Southwell (1m, AW) two weeks ago, but he'll need them to go a solid gallop now returning to this shorter trip.

8/1

3rd

12

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Palmarian

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

First and second in 1m turf handicaps during the height of summer but his form has dropped off.

25/1

10th

2

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:20 Hamilton

Palmarian

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Off the mark at Leicester in July (1m, good to firm) and sound effort when second at Doncaster next time (1m, good to firm); not quite so good last twice; has form on good to soft, but first run on soft ground.

6/1

Form: 437353

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
1m win in January and back to his recent best when a close third at Lingfield last week; runs off the same mark today but he would be more appealing over an extra furlong.
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3rd

4

(6)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Way To Dubai

10st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Appleby

Better effort when fourth of ten at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) this month and now 2lb below his last winning mark, but he is just 1-42 in Britain.

6/1

4th

10

(12)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Way To Dubai

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Low-key run at Newmarket (6f, good) 12 days ago; return to a longer trip is in his favour but others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

11th

12

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Way To Dubai

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Michael Appleby

Only 1lb higher than for his Lingfield (1m, AW) in January; up and down since that success and could prove vulnerable back sprinting.

20/1

9th
10 (6)
Digital

25/1

Form: 151297 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
In good form for much of the winter, winning three 5f handicaps, but his form has cooled on his last two starts; others look stronger in this grade.
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9th

4

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Digital

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four-time turf winner who won off today's mark at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February; however, he's finished down the field on his last four starts and a major turnaround is necessary.

12/1

11th

3

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Digital

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won three 5f AW handicaps through the winter but his last three efforts were nothing to shout about; capable on turf but needs to turn a corner.

14/1

9th

10

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Digital

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

In good form for much of the winter, winning three 5f handicaps, but his form has cooled on his last two starts; others look stronger in this grade.

25/1

OUR TIP
10th
2 (10)
Cajetan

9/1

Form: 90-300 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Blew hot and cold for Jack Channon and signs that it may be the same for new connections, shaping well at Wolverhampton in February but turning in lesser efforts twice since; well handicapped if this is one of his good days and the return of cheekpieces (first time for Ruth Carr) looks a plus.
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18th

5

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Cajetan

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ruth Carr

Far from straightforward and his best form has come on AW; two good runs and three poor runs since joining Ruth Carr, his latest Newcastle fourth (blinkered first time) falling into the former category; not the most solid option but he is better than this level on his day and it is always worth a second look when Billy Loughnane is booked for the stable (four wins and four seconds from 22 rides).

10/1

4th

10

(8)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cajetan

8st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

5lb lower than when third on his stable debut in February; struggled since and connections now reach for blinkers; not solid but he's more than capable on his day.

16/1

10th

2

(10)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Cajetan

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

Blew hot and cold for Jack Channon and signs that it may be the same for new connections, shaping well at Wolverhampton in February but turning in lesser efforts twice since; well handicapped if this is one of his good days and the return of cheekpieces (first time for Ruth Carr) looks a plus.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.30
Straight Forecast £13.83
Tricast £155.10
Trifecta £134.10

Selections

The Guardian:

Hundred Caps

TOPSPEED:

Way To Dubai

RP RATINGS:

Mr Lightside

Telegraph:

Musical Touch

The Times:

Dorney Lake

SPOTLIGHT:

Cajetan

D Express:

Stanley Spencer

Daily Mail:

Hundred Caps

The Sun:

Hundred Caps

Daily Record:

Hundred Caps

The Star:

Mr Lightside

POSTDATA:

Way To Dubai

Daily Mirror:

Way To Dubai