16:55 Catterick

Wednesday 28 August 2019

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Black Bull Inn Moulton Handicap

Off time: 16:59 | Winning time: 1m 15.8s

(3)

Seamster^t¹⁶

Age: 12| Weight: 9-7| J: Thomas Greatrex⁽⁵⁾| T: D Loughnane| OR: 58| C| D

14/1

Largely consistent despite his advancing years. Up 2lb for his latest win, handles fast ground and has a good draw, but probably better over the minimum trip. Should be competitive.

Form: 399351

(6)

Extrasolar^t³⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 9-6| J: Ben Sanderson⁽⁵⁾| T: G A Harker| OR: 57| CD

8/1

Scored twice over C&D last summer, the more recent from 8lb higher. Slower ground not ideal here last time, but now things have quickened it would be no surprise to see a better effort.

Form: 982439

(5)

Groupie¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: G Lee| T: T P Tate| OR: 56| D

11/2

Hasn't won or raced over this short for some time. Has slipped to a handy-looking mark, but yard quiet enough and she looks opposable.

Form: 99-5884

(8)

Someone Exciting²²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: Harrison Shaw⁽⁵⁾| T: D Thompson| OR: 53| CD

11/2

In and out performer who scored over C&D (good to soft) last month, and ran well again here from this mark last time. Ground plenty quick enough and draw not ideal, but could pick up some prize money.

Form: 588103

(2)

Spirit Of Zebedee^v⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 8-11| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 48| CD

3/1

Prominent racer who won this two years ago and loves it over this C&D. Ran well again here last Monday from this mark. Has a good draw, and acts on fast ground. Claims.

Form: 464373

(7)

Vallarta²⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 8-9| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 46| CD

7/1

Looks to be in steady decline if recent efforts are anything to go by. Goes well at this track, and isn't ground dependent, but others preferred.

Form: 845040

(12)

Mightaswellsmile⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: Paula Muir⁽⁵⁾| T: R E Barr| OR: 46

7/1

Ground looks quicker than ideal for a mare whose best runs this season have been over C&D. Has the worst of the draw, however, and stable not fully firing, so it takes a leap of faith to side with her.

Form: 042820

(1)

Isabella Ruby^h¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-8| J: Gavin Ashton⁽⁷⁾| T: L Williamson| OR: 45

14/1

Hasn't found it easy in handicap company, and although she was second over C&D in a maiden last time, the assessor has not been moved to adjust her mark. Inside draw, but has a bit to prove.

Form: 092692

(9)

Lambrini Lullaby^v1³⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-8| J: Connor Murtagh⁽³⁾| T: L Williamson| OR: 45

50/1

Cheekpieces swapped for visor here, but it is very hard to make a case for this moderate maiden.

Form: 807000

(11)

Nifty Niece⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-8| J: Connor Beasley| T: Mrs A Duffield| OR: 45| CD

9/1

Scored in selling company over C&D last year. Has been shaping better again of late, but not easy for this hold-up ride from a wide draw.

Form: 09-0854

Non-Runners

(10)

Dixieland¹⁹

Weight: 9-3| Age: 3

T: Mrs Marjorie Fife J: D Tudhope

(4)

Quduraat²⁰

Weight: 8-9| Age: 3

T: M Appleby J: P Hanagan

Forecasts

Spirit Of Zebedee (3/1), Someone Exciting (11/2), Groupie (11/2), Vallarta (7/1), Mightaswellsmile (7/1), Quduraat (15/2), Extrasolar (8/1), Nifty Niece (9/1), Isabella Ruby (14/1), Seamster (14/1), Dixieland (20/1), Lambrini Lullaby (50/1)

Seamster goes well here and is entitled to respect, with Extrasolar one who could return to better form now on fast ground. Someone Exciting should be competitive, along with Quduraat, but preference is for SPIRIT OF ZEBEDEE, who has more going for him than most.