September 13 / 17.03 Yarmouth

17.03

Good To Soft

Moulton Nurseries Handicap

  • Prize money: £5508
  • 0m 5f 42y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Moulton Nurseries Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 024813 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
None too consistent overall but he arrives in top form, winning at Brighton (extended 5f) in August and running well over the same C&D last week; handles all types of ground and not dismissed lightly.
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10th

11

(6)

4th Oct 2022

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Leicester

Haveoneyerself

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

midfield, outpaced and dropped to rear over 2f out, soon ridden, heavily eased, looked to go wrong (jockey said gelding moved poorly from halfway and he felt it prudent to ease down in the final furlong)

13/2

1st

10

(2)

13th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

17:03 Yarmouth

Haveoneyerself

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

took keen hold, raced far side, prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headway when groups merged over 1f out, soon led, kept on well, just did enough

11/2

1st

4

(6)

22nd Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

13:00 Brighton

Haveoneyerself

9st 5lb

J: Luke Catton

T: John Butler

prominent, shaken up 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, led final 110yds, always doing enough

6/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 116273 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won first two races this year and shaped encouragingly after two months off when third of eight at Newmarket (5f, good; one place in front of Han Solo Berger) 17 days ago; goes well on a soft surface and has to be respected.
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2

(8)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:20 Nottingham

Colombe

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

refused to race

9/2

2nd

7

(9)

13th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

17:03 Yarmouth

Colombe

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

raced near side, midfield, switched right and pushed along 2f out, ridden and headway against near rail groups merged over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on well, just failed

11/2

3rd

6

(6)

27th Aug 2022

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:58 Newmarket (July)

Colombe

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: George Boughey

towards rear, headway 2f out, pushed along and chased leaders 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, kept on

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: 128568 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Just 1-12 in handicaps and hasn't beaten many rivals on his last four starts; falling in the weights so he's dangerous if the first-time headgear sparks a revival, but his stable has more obvious chances with two others.
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2

(1)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

15:25 Yarmouth

Angle Land

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Robert Cowell

No great love for softer surfaces these days, but her present good heart still carried her to second at Lingfield latest (good to soft); record of 13412 in C&D class 5s includes June's win (good to firm); chance.

7/2

2nd

4

(5)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

15:45 Lingfield

Angle Land

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Robert Cowell

Refound some form last two outings for first and second at Yarmouth; best efforts last year were better still but, despite form on testing ground earlier in career, she came last of six on last season's two runs on soft.

3/1

2nd

1

(1)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

14:00 Yarmouth

Angle Land

10st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Won this race last year off a 5lb higher mark and came back to form when pulling away with one other over C&D a fortnight ago; has had her moments at the stalls and isn't the most consistent but will rightly be popular.

2/1

Form: -63009 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won over an extended 5f at York (soft) last autumn but recent efforts have been poor; now getting some leniency from the handicapper but he needs to turn a corner.
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1st

4

(5)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

19:00 Bath

Josies Kid

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Dropped right out on his sole course run, in May, but comes into it on his best turf form and also some AW handicap runs over the winter; capable of a big run at this easier level.

8/1

7th

8

(7)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Josies Kid

8st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Now 15lb lower than when winning at Chelmsford last November; that is indicative of a decline in his form though and the return to turf didn't help matters at Bath three weeks ago.

16/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 603966 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won his first two races, both at Chelmsford, but he hasn't built on that promising start and a first-time visor failed to have a positive effect at Southwell two weeks ago; now wears a tongue-strap as well.
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6th

3

(1)

22nd Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Shanko

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Stuart Williams

led, pushed along and headed over 1f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong

16/1

10th

7

(4)

29th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Shanko

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

raced freely, pressed leader, lost position and prominent from under 4f out, pushed along from over 2f out, dropped to rear and weakening when carried right over 1f out (jockey said gelding ran too free)

10/1

5th

3

(3)

13th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

17:03 Yarmouth

Shanko

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

raced far side, led, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and drifted right when groups merged over 1f out, soon headed, no extra final 110yds, lost fourth final strides

14/1

Form: 104664 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Eight wins over the years, including over C&D in 2019 (this race) and in June; now runs off a career-low mark and he performed as though coming back to the boil when fourth of eight at Newmarket last month; versatile in terms of the ground; top of the list.
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3rd

4

(4)

5th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Newmarket (July)

Han Solo Berger

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Robert Cowell

8yo who retains plenty of enthusiasm and enhanced his good record on this track with a near miss last week; every chance despite 2lb nudge.

4/1

2nd

3

(5)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Han Solo Berger

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Robert Cowell

The elder statesman in the line-up but he retains enthusiasm and won at Southwell (5f, AW) in April; has made the frame all five starts since; has a good record over this C&D and could be the answer.

11/2

4th

5

(8)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Yarmouth

Han Solo Berger

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

led

7/1

Form: 211016 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has been revitalised since dropped to 5f in June, winning three of his five races including over C&D under Benoit De La Sayette; ran respectably in a warm Racing League event last time; this is less competitive, he's fine on ground softer than good and he should be involved in the shake-up.
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7th

4

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:38 Nottingham

Stone Circle

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Well handicapped on his Yarmouth win (5f, good to soft) last summer but he has a mixed record this season and has finished down the field in last two runs; losing run is now up to 11 and others are more solid.

7/1

7th

4

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:38 Nottingham

Stone Circle

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Well handicapped on his Yarmouth win (5f, good to soft) last summer but he has a mixed record this season and has finished down the field in last two runs; losing run is now up to 11 and others are more solid.

7/1

5th

8

(3)

8th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:53 Leicester

Stone Circle

8st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Bell

raced in last, headway over 1f out, not reach leaders

9/1

9/1

Form: 120554 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won at Ripon (5f, good) in May and went close next time; hasn't been in quite the same form since but his mark is dropping again and he wasn't disgraced at Beverley last time; handles ground softer than good; shortlisted.
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9th

8

(6)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

18:30 Musselburgh

James Watt

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

It's now 17 runs since his last win and he's been placed just once from his ten outings this term; others are more persuasive.

6/1

6th

10

(5)

27th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Beverley

James Watt

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Recorded a fair third of nine in 5f Redcar classified event 15 days ago but it's now 16 starts since his last success.

12/1

3rd

3

(2)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:24 Redcar

James Watt

9st 5lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

The odd false dawn this summer but essentially he's regressing quickly; this is a drop in grade but there are risks attached.

7/1

Form: 324226 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Not the force of old but his mark has fallen and he has claims if repeating the form of his two seconds in midsummer (one over C&D); has to put a below-par run behind him but that's possible and he won this race two years ago; his chance would probably be improved if the ground dries out.
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6th

2

(6)

28th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Salisbury

Grandfather Tom

9st 9lb

J: George Downing

T: Robert Cowell

Admirable 8yo who has won four of his last five starts and was as good as ever when making all for a clearcut win at Leicester (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago; a 6lb rise for that success looks fair and he's a big player again in his bid for a four-timer.

9/4

1st

1

(2)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Leicester

Grandfather Tom

10st 2lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Robert Cowell

made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on well, comfortably

15/8

1st

4

(7)

6th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

19:35 Lingfield (AW)

Grandfather Tom

9st 8lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Robert Cowell

made all, ridden and much reduced lead inside final furlong, just held on

2/1

Form: 235312 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Proving tough and consistent; gained his fourth win of the year (all 5f, AW) at Lingfield in August and he's at least as effective on turf, beaten a nose at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago; creeping up the weights but likely to make another bold bid.
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3rd

10

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

The Defiant

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Not the force of old and, although he retains some ability, others in this field have more pressing claims.

10/1

4th

3

(5)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

The Defiant

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Multiple 5f winner down the years, including over C&D, but his powers appear to be on the wane; a couple of respectable efforts last month but more will be needed to win.

8/1

Form: 885148 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Was gaining his first turf win for three years when successful at Bath (5f, good; unraced on softer) in July but he hasn't repeated the form in two goes since and he's still 4lb higher in the weights.
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2nd

2

(8)

8th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

21:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Jack The Truth

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

towards rear

14/1

7th

8

(2)

1st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jack The Truth

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Scott

in touch with leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression and held inside final furlong

12/1

1

(10)

13th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

17:03 Yarmouth

Jack The Truth

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: George Scott

Was gaining his first turf win for three years when successful at Bath (5f, good; unraced on softer) in July but he hasn't repeated the form in two goes since and he's still 4lb higher in the weights.

12/1

Non-runners

Jack The Truth

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £47.90
Straight Forecast £36.85
Tricast £473.48
Trifecta £774.50

Selections

RP Ratings:

Stone Circle

Telegraph:

The Defiant

SPOTLIGHT:

Han Solo Berger

The Guardian:

Haveoneyerself

TOPSPEED:

Josies Kid

Daily Express:

Colombe

POSTDATA:

Stone Circle

NEWMARKET:

Stone Circle

Daily Mirror:

Stone Circle

The Star:

Stone Circle

Daily Mail:

The Defiant

Daily Record:

The Defiant

The Times:

Han Solo Berger

The Sun:

Haveoneyerself