September 21 / 15.10 Pontefract

15.10

Good To Soft

Ben And Mary Hibbert Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 1m 4f 5y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Ben And Mary Hibbert Memorial Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.70
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 221282 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
No match for the easy winner when second over C&D (good to firm) last month but he beat his four other rivals and has also shown promise on good to soft ground; this 3yo could be in the mix.
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2nd

1

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Roaring Legend

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Olly Murphy

Fourth in this race last year off the same mark; fine efforts when runner-up in February on first two starts (2m, AW) since rejoining this yard, but reportedly made a respiratory noise next time and, following his third wind operation, he was a soundly beaten outsider in Listed race four weeks ago; others seem more solid.

40/1

5th

5

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:00 York

Roaring Legend

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Olly Murphy

Fine efforts when runner-up in 2m AW handicaps in February on first two starts since rejoining this yard; reportedly made a respiratory noise at Musselburgh in April and he's had a third wind operation since; however, even if returning to form, a career-best if needed from this 6yo today.

25/1

6th

4

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 1

14:30 Musselburgh

Roaring Legend

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Olly Murphy

A poor show last May prompted a second wind operation and it was a solid campaign otherwise; never better than when second this February in 2m AW handicaps at Wolverhampton and Lingfield, but peak turf form isn't far behind it and he'll probably be on the premises.

7/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 34-886 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Not at his best during light campaign this year but hasn't run badly over 1m2f the last twice and he could appreciate the step back up in trip; he's below his last winning mark and is not ruled out.
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7th

3

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

Animato

11st 11lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Ran well for a long way when third of seven on latest hurdling start, at Doncaster (2m, soft) in February, and will be fine on the faster ground here but recent Flat form has been underwhelming; others appeal more.

10/1

3rd

5

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 47y

Class 5

20:09 Carlisle

Animato

9st 8lb

J: Miss Lizzie O’Neill

T: Donald McCain

Five-time Flat winner for David O'Meara but hasn't really threatened to add to tally on the Flat or over hurdles for this yard, including back on the level last month.

25/1

5th

1

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Hamilton

Animato

11st 2lb

J: Miss Lizzie O’Neill

T: Donald McCain

Five-time Flat winner, the latest in May 2024, and he ran okay in February on his last hurdle start; he may have needed the run when back on the Flat three weeks ago and is not ruled out off a reduced mark.

16/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 214215 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Denied clear run when going very close here (1m2f, good to soft) in July and won at Nottingham (1m2f, heavy) next time; not seen to best effect at Bath (1m2f, good) most recently and this 3yo could have more to offer now back up in trip and back on slow ground; firmly in calculations.
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1st

4

(8)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Epsom

Damascus Steel

10st 6lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Gihan Arnolda

Did well on AW last winter and even better form when the cheekpieces replaced a visor at Goodwood (1m4f, good) four weeks ago, leading over 1f out to score with rather more authority than the half-length winning margin suggests; used to act on good to firm; up 3lb but firmly in the picture.

5/1

1st

6

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

18:55 Goodwood

Damascus Steel

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Gihan Arnolda

Two 1m4f AW wins for Denis Quinn in the winter and a respectable fifth at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) in April on sole starts for John Ryan; left the impression he's still in form at Thirsk 19 days ago on his first start for this yard and cheekpieces now go on.

14/1

6th

10

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Damascus Steel

8st 11lb

J: William Carson

T: Gihan Arnolda

Two 1m4f AW wins last winter for Denis Quinn and respectable fifth of 15 at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) last month on sole run for John Ryan; however, it's a long time since he ran well on turf and has something to prove back on grass; stable debut.

12/1

Form: 621245 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Disappointing at Haydock (11.6f, good) recently after two-month break and unproven on slow ground; however, he's on a competitive mark on this season's best form and it will be no surprise if this 3yo bounces back.
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3rd

2

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 5

17:14 Ffos Las

Bulldog Spirit

9st 12lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Bernard Llewellyn

On a good mark and knows how to win; however, three of his four runs since a break have been underwhelming.

13/2

5th

1

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:39 Ffos Las

Bulldog Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Dual winner last year, latterly off 4lb higher, who's running in a 0-65 for the first time; finished last on his latest start but wasn't beaten far and Cieren Fallon (0-5 for the yard) is a positive booking; ought to fare better.

14/1

11/4

Form: 388621 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
These cheekpieces appear to have been a positive, and following her 11l second to a well-handicapped winner at Leicester (1m4f, soft) she won in a big field at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last time; this 3yo is in good hands to continue to progress and she's a strong contender up 5lb.
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8th

2

(8)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:05 Ripon

Kittykarma

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

ducked right start, in rear, prominent on outer after 1f

25/1

7th

2

(8)

30th May 2024

Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

20:55 Carlisle

Kittykarma

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

took keen hold, held up in rear

8/1

6

(3)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

18:25 Leicester

Kittykarma

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

dwelt start, towards rear

16/1

Form: 010-57 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Useful dual-purpose performer for Joseph O'Brien but well beaten over hurdles in May on final start for that yard and same story on the Flat this summer on first two runs for this stable; a major turnaround is required in first-time cheekpieces.
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8th

7

(1)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Flying Scotsman

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Scored over C&D in January off just 1lb lower; absent since a heavy defeat over hurdles in May but the January win came after a 95-day break; visor the headgear of choice today; more appealing than many.

4/1

1

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

18:40 Cartmel

Flying Scotsman

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Seen only once over hurdles since 2023, when pulled up last summer, and his AW win in January came in a low-grade handicap; needs to prove he can still be competitive off a mark this high over jumps.

20/1

1

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

18:40 Cartmel

Flying Scotsman

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Seen only once over hurdles since 2023, when pulled up last summer, and his AW win in January came in a low-grade handicap; needs to prove he can still be competitive off a mark this high over jumps.

20/1

Form: 7-1413

Last run: 144 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who won two of his first four Flat starts and was a good third of 14 at Musselburgh (1m4f, good to soft) in April on his final outing for Keith Dalgleish; changed hands for 48,000gns in July; open to further improvement and could go well if fully tuned up on stable debut.
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4

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:55 Huntingdon

Notimeforanother

11st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Two-time Flat winner who won on his handicap hurdle debut at Doncaster (2m, good) in January, beating a big field with something to spare; also effective on good to soft; unexposed in this code and this 5yo may well take a 7lb rise in his stride.

3/1

4

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:55 Huntingdon

Notimeforanother

11st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Two-time Flat winner who won on his handicap hurdle debut at Doncaster (2m, good) in January, beating a big field with something to spare; also effective on good to soft; unexposed in this code and this 5yo may well take a 7lb rise in his stride.

3/1

1st

1

28th Jan 2024

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

15:35 Doncaster

Notimeforanother

12st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Ran encouragingly at Sedgefield (second hurdles attempt) on Boxing Day and may well build on that effort; has a handy opening mark judged on Flat form; interesting.

7/1

Form: 244538 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
8yo whose losing run goes back 19 races to May 2021 and he was merely mid-division at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last time; however, he has a patchy record on AW and has run some good races on turf this term, including when third at Thirsk (1m4f, soft) two starts ago; possible player off career-low mark.
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8th

6

(4)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Pontefract

Benadalid

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Chris Fairhurst

8yo whose losing run goes back 19 races to May 2021 and he was merely mid-division at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last time; however, he has a patchy record on AW and has run some good races on turf this term, including when third at Thirsk (1m4f, soft) two starts ago; possible player off career-low mark.

9/1

8th

4

(6)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:32 Southwell (AW)

Benadalid

9st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Chris Fairhurst

His last win was over two years ago but he's well treated on his old form and has reached the frame in four of his five runs this season; 1lb lower than for his creditable third at Thirsk (1m4f) last time and has each-way claims again back on AW.

12/1

3rd

5

(2)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

17:10 Thirsk

Benadalid

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Chris Fairhurst

in touch with leaders

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £51.00
Straight Forecast £45.05
Tricast £246.31
Trifecta £292.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Kittykarma

RP RATINGS:

Roaring Legend

D Express:

Benadalid

The Sun:

Notimeforanother

SPOTLIGHT:

Damascus Steel

The Guardian:

Animato

POSTDATA:

Kittykarma

The Times:

Kittykarma

Telegraph:

Kittykarma

The Star:

Kittykarma

Daily Record:

Kittykarma

NEWMARKET:

Roaring Legend

Daily Mail:

Roaring Legend

Daily Mirror:

Benadalid