September 20 / 16.20 Yarmouth

16.20

Good To Soft

Moulton Nurseries Handicap

  • Prize money: £9936
  • 1m 1f 21y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Moulton Nurseries Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

Form: 5-117 BF

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
The winner of two AW events in January, staying 1m2f well on the second occasion; hot favourite for his turf/handicap debut in June (1m2f, good) but he stopped quickly; too soon to write him off but others look safer.
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No Results Found

Form: 21152 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won twice in June (1m1f and 1m2f, both on good); further progress when second in a 1m2f handicap here 24 days ago; still capable of better but he was taken out of a Newmarket race on account of good to soft ground in July; the forecast going is a negative.
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4th

3

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

17:22 Sandown

Flying Frontier

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

Second course success when winning this off 1lb higher on good to firm under Rossa Ryan last year; disappointed on Pontefract reappearance but looked back on form when keeping on from the rear for fourth (Spoken Truth second) of ten in the Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) at the end of May; can make a bold bid in this race again.

11/2

4th

1

(6)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 2

16:07 Redcar

Flying Frontier

9st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: James Tate

6yo with only 13 races behind him and ran just three times last year, winning at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) on the second occasion; 1lb lower than that day but he does need to rebound from a desperate comeback run at Pontefract.

16/1

8th

5

(7)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 2

15:27 Pontefract

Flying Frontier

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: James Tate

Ran just three times last year, winning at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) on the second occasion, and soft ground there may not have suited when last seen; also unproven on good to soft; this lightly raced 6yo is capable of having a big say if fully tuned up and handling conditions.

8/1

7/1

Form: 4225-1

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Returned from a 424-day absence to win a 1m2f handicap at Chelmsford in good style five weeks ago; 4lb rise not excessive and he has shown promise on turf (good ground); considered.
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20/1

Form: -40067

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo for Michael Bell but he hasn't added to his debut success and the return to this stable didn't spark a revival when well beaten at Sandown 18 days ago; down in the weights but others are more appealing.
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6th

4

(11)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Great Max

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

bumped start, midfield

10/1

11th

3

(2)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:14 Southwell (AW)

Great Max

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David O’Meara

Made a winning debut as a 2yo but beaten on his next 23 starts; revitalised by a drop into Class 5 company though, winning 7f handicaps at Haydock and Doncaster (impressed in a good Topspeed figure); up 7lb for last time but still has some handicapping scope.

7/1

Form: 31-18 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Ran well behind 2,000 Guineas winner Chaldean on debut before two comfortable wins in maiden and novice company; hot favourite for his handicap debut at Chester 18 days ago but he missed the break and was never able to land a blow; still has time to do better and the weight of support for him last time looked significant.
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6th

7

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Lord Bertie

9st 13lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Didn't run badly when midfield at York (7f, good) last month, having been dropped in from stall 20 of 20, and is back on a good mark now; not ruled out, particularly if there's significant rain about.

20/1

11th

4

(20)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Lord Bertie

9st 13lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: David O’Meara

Encouraging return when sixth of 19 at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March, but didn't back that up when last back there (6f again) three weeks ago; only 1lb above his winning mark from last autumn but he'll need things to fall right from stall 20.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 272101

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Struggled at Royal Ascot but otherwise progressing well this year and she impressed with the way she moved through the race when beating 17 rivals at Goodwood seven weeks ago (1m, good to soft); up 6lb and taking on male opposition but her pedigree offers hope of even better at this trip.
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2

(11)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:15 Doncaster

Choisya

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Disappointing in recent Group 3 at Sandown (1m, good) and it's hard to be confident on the back of that, but two starts ago she was a Listed winner at Haydock (1m, good to firm) and she'll be a player if back on song.

11/1

8th

1

(5)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Choisya

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Progressed through the handicap ranks last term and has stepped up to Listed grade this season, winning at Haydock (1m, good to firm) most recently; ready for a crack at Group level and should go well.

10/1

1st

2

(9)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

16:45 Haydock

Choisya

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

started quickly, steadied soon after start

8/1

Form: 0-5375 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Over two years since the last of his six wins; mixed bag so far this season and others are more appealing in today's field.
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8

(4)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Ascot

Dashing Roger

9st 13lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: William Stone

C&D winner (good to soft) just over four years ago; on a losing run since going back-to-back at Nottingham and Newmarket (both heavy at around 1m) in the autumn of 2023 and recent efforts are not enough to tempt despite this falling mark.

16/1

6th

8

(8)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:38 Newmarket (July)

Dashing Roger

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Stone

Continues to drop down the weights but this 8yo struggled in the main last season and it was the same story on last month's reappearance; needs to turn things around.

33/1

10/1

Form: 641032

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Two wins this season, namely a 7f maiden on Lingfield's AW track and a 1m Goodwood handicap in June off 6lb lower; finished second over 1m in Hungary 18 days ago; career best required now stepping up in trip.
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5th

5

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

Sceptic

9st 4lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Ian Williams

Not the force of old but gained his fifth success, at Kempton (1m, AW) in May; beaten 4l at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last month in an 18-runner contest but this smaller field should play to his strengths (all five wins have been in races with less than ten runners).

5/1

9th

7

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Sceptic

9st 8lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ian Williams

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf but went close in most recent attempt in this sphere; scored at Kempton (1m) last time; may well remain competitive.

9/2

1st

3

(8)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Sceptic

9st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ian Williams

Triple AW winner who showed signs of a revival at Wolverhampton in March and he went close back on turf at Nottingham (8.3f, good) last month; 2lb higher here but he was a well-backed favourite last time and he remains very well treated on old form; big player.

6/4

Form: -29239

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
1m AW winner as a 2yo; several good runs in defeat this season and although he was well beaten last time, the switch to more patient tactics may not have suited; blinkered for the first time today; stamina to be proven.
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13th

7

(15)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 100y

19:02 Tipperary

Acotango

9st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

28/1

13th

7

(15)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 100y

19:02 Tipperary

Acotango

9st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

held up in rear

28/1

5th

4

(7)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Acotango

9st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gerard O’Leary

towards rear, headway inside final furlong, ran on towards finish, never on terms

6/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £27.18
Tricast £192.97

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lord Bertie

NEWMARKET:

Choisya

POSTDATA:

Flying Frontier

TOPSPEED:

Sceptic

Telegraph:

First Sight

Daily Mirror:

Acotango

The Star:

Return To Dubai

Daily Record:

Flying Frontier

The Times:

Choisya

The Guardian:

Choisya

RP RATINGS:

Lord Bertie

Daily Mail:

Lord Bertie

D Express:

Lord Bertie

The Sun:

Lord Bertie