16.40
GoodBrian Rycraft Memorial Handicap
- Prize money: £5574.2
- 1m 4f 0y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
9/1 (Won)
Form: 9-2719 BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (4) |
6th Oct 2023 Good 1m 7f 209y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Has an all-or-nothing profile since handicapping, having scored twice (1m2f/1m4f) and been a disappointing favourite twice; could easily bounce back, provided he's suited by this new trip. |
7/2 |
|
6th 9 (6) |
14th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 3f 197y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Son of Le Havre who displayed a good attitude when landing 1m4f Newbury handicap 26 days ago; he appeals as the sort to do better still so merits serious consideration in first-time cheekpices. |
3/1 |
8/1
Form: 2143-6 D BF
Last run: 105 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
9th Jul 2024 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
led, 1 length ahead going okay when fell 2 out |
4/6 |
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1st 5 |
15th Jun 2024 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
made all, wandered at early obstacles, went clear after 4th, reduced lead when mistake 3 out, unchallenged |
8/15 |
|
13th 7 (9) |
6th Apr 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Better than ever when quite a comfortable winner of a 13-runner race at Southwell (1m4f) four weeks ago; raised 5lb to a clear career-high mark so another improved effort will be required to follow up. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: 7-5412 D BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
18th Jan 2026 Yielding 1m 7f 168y |
11st 12lb |
Maiden/novice wins during the summer of 2024; mostly disappointing in the meantime, 35l behind at Leopardstown last time (2m, yielding); others preferred. |
33/1 |
|
1 |
27th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Dual novice winner (including here over 2m) last year; best effort in 2025 a neck second at Wexford (2m1f, gd-yld) on penultimate; didn't back that up off 7lb higher at Newton Abbott latest (pulled up); talented on his day but difficult to predict. |
11/1 |
|
1 |
30th Aug 2025 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Launched hurdling career with two 2m wins in novice company last year and was close second on handicap debut at Wexford (2m1f, good to yielding) this month; could have untapped potential over this longer trip; commands respect. |
5/2 |
12/1
Form: 3-5414 BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (3) |
24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Record of 1-11 but he's well handicapped on his best form last season and was beaten less than 2l when fifth in a Class 4 at Chester (10.3f, good) last time; hood is now removed but he could be dangerous on this drop back in grade. |
6/1 |
|
5th 6 (8) |
4th Aug 2024 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Well beaten after racing far too freely on heavy ground here (12.3f; first-time hood) in June and needs to settle better today but ran well on both previous Chester starts and may benefit from this drop back in trip. |
13/2 |
|
5th 4 (7) |
15th Jun 2024 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
A fair 1m2f winner in 2023 who shaped well on his seasonal return when fourth of seven over C&D last month; he can make his presence felt with a hood added. |
3/1 |
6/1
Form: 1/229- D
Last run: 407 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (6) |
9th Sep 2023 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
steadied start, held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out, brief headway on far side of group over 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong |
7/2 |
|
5th 1 (2) |
19th Aug 2023 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Unraced on softer than good; seven races, peak efforts 1m4f on AW; 589 days off before last season and 407 before this reappearance; has shown he can go well after a layoff; now needs to show he can do it on turf and his final run last term, when looking stretched by 1m6f, gives hope. |
6/1 |
5/1
Form: 3-5214 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Won twice here last summer and some sign of a return to form when fourth at Warwick last week; this mark isn't a gift but has each-way claims. |
4/1 |
|
4th 8 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Won twice at Worcester last summer but below his best on his last two starts and needs to come down a few pounds. |
20/1 |
|
6th 6 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
5lb out of the weights and 50-1 when well beaten in the Welsh Champion Hurdle on final run in October; his earlier races were more realistic than that and he ran well; solid chance if fitness doesn't hold him back. |
13/2 |
16/1
Form: 355/32 D
Last run: 175 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (6) |
24th Jan 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Ran well over C&D one year ago (after 495 days off) and also went close at Lingfield last winter; not quite as persuasive subsequently but he's had a wind operation since last seen and is not discounted at this level. |
12/1 |
|
8th 8 (9) |
5th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Three-time course winner at 1m4f; respectable fourth over 2m and 1m4f the last twice; won over 1m2f early in career but doesn't appear to be crying out for the return to this trip. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 229414 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (7) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Veteran who was successful in this race last year but was in slightly better form at the time (completed an October double); that said, wasn't entirely disgraced when in the frame on latest start. |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 (10) |
9th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 37y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Veteran who has lost his way since winning over this far at Lingfield in June (good to soft) but he is dropping back from Class 4 level. |
20/1 |
|
4 (1) |
12th Sep 2025 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Veteran who showed a fire still burned when winning a six-runner handicap at Lingfield (1m2f, good to soft) in June; third to Beach Point over C&D next time but his form has dipped on his last two starts; rain will help but vulnerable to less-exposed sorts. |
33/1 |
6/1
Form: 31-462
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (4) |
6th Sep 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Couple of good efforts at Newmarket this season, runner-up over 1m2f on penultimate start; seemed a non-stayer over 1m4f at Newbury latest; 1-1 on AW (2yo win at Wolverhampton) and looks interesting returned to this sphere; drops back in trip with cheekpieces added. |
5/1 |
|
9th 6 (11) |
19th Aug 2023 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Ran well on good to soft on reappearance and back to form when second of seven at Newmarket (1m2f, good) three weeks ago; never a threat in the latter but the way he grabbed second so late in the day gave hope for 1m4f. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 6 (3) |
29th Jul 2023 Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Good fourth in 3yo handicap at Newmarket (1m, good to soft) in April on reappearance; shaped that day as if he would be suited by this longer trip, which he failed to prove when attempting it at Ascot 15 days ago but it's possible he needed that run after nearly three months off. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: 222166 D
Last run: 53 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
29th Sep 2025 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Regressive 7yo who was a well-beaten 66-1 shot over C&D (good) last month and is effectively only 2lb lower today. |
33/1 |
|
12 |
21st Aug 2025 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Has struggled since joining this stable, including when briefly tried over fences and in cheekpieces, but offered some hope here on heavy ground in April (2m1f); has come a long way down in the weights but returns from a break with enough to prove. |
33/1 |
|
5th 7 |
19th Apr 2025 Soft 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Consistent and capable under both codes when with Alan King; has yet to reach the frame on seven starts for this stable, trying fences the last time; has a lot to prove right now. |
14/1 |
11/1
Form: -02102 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
27th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Quite useful on the Flat in his prime but has not shown a great deal in his five hurdling starts since September; beaten about 23l when fifth of sixth here (2m, good) a fortnight ago; tries a new trip today. |
33/1 |
|
11 |
27th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Quite useful on the Flat in his prime but has not shown a great deal in his five hurdling starts since September; beaten about 23l when fifth of sixth here (2m, good) a fortnight ago; tries a new trip today. |
33/1 |
|
5th 7 |
12th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
in rear, some headway 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon no impression |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 412792
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (6) |
29th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Won at Bath (soft; acts on heavy) in April and ran respectably most starts since; however, he was a remote seventh behind Miller Spirit over C&D 17 days ago, despite starting favourite at a track he does handle. |
10/1 |
|
7th 6 (8) |
12th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Won at Bath (1m3f, soft) in April and has run creditably on most starts since, at up to 1m6f; unlikely to be far away if she handles this track. |
7/1 |
|
5th 1 (5) |
6th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won here in 2022 but has not fared so well in his three subsequent visits; won at Bath (1m3f, soft) in April and has run creditably over 1m6f in three of his four races since, so has each-way claims. |
4/1 |
25/1
Form: 166
Last run: 37 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
27th Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Two Flat wins, the latest in a seller at Goodwood last August, but well beaten at triple-figure odds this winter on both hurdle starts. |
66/1 |
|
8th 5 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won a Flat seller for Hughie Morrison last summer (1m3f, good to soft; RPR 71) but was safely held in Taunton novice hurdle (2m, good) for new stable in December. |
33/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £67.95 |
| Tricast | £222.17 |