August 29 / 14.33 Ripon

14.33

Good

Tony Lythgoe Birthday Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £3456
  • 1m 1f 170y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Tony Lythgoe Birthday Memorial Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: -88143

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Game win at Redcar (1m1f) in July and has remained in form for both starts since, one of his rare runs in cheekpieces when third to Peripeteia and Make A Prophet over C&D on latest; each-way candidate.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Bearwith

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Nine-time winner, the most recent coming on the AW at Newcastle in February off a 1lb lower mark; beaten 1l when runner-up at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in April and his last two efforts have been respectable; each-way chance.

8/1

4th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:17 Ripon

Bearwith

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Grand stable servant who wins in his turn; successful at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in February and has made the frame back on turf on his last two starts; place claims once again.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:33 Pontefract

Bearwith

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Second in the 2024 running of this; nine wins include five on turf, all around this trip on a sound surface; won at Newcastle (AW) in February and it was a fine effort from the widest stall when second of 14 at Nottingham (also 1m2f, good) 11 days ago; big shout.

2/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 646491 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Trained last year by George Boughey, best form on debut; 14-1 and way down the weights when she won 11-runner handicap over C&D (good to firm) 16 days ago, from plenty of today's rivals headed by Make A Prophet and Bearwith; back up 5lb but she's of major renewed interest.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(8)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Peripeteia

9st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Philip Kirby

C&D winner but she came in last of six here two weeks ago; others appeal more.

8/1

10th

8

(8)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Peripeteia

9st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Philip Kirby

C&D winner but she came in last of six here two weeks ago; others appeal more.

8/1

6th

6

(7)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Peripeteia

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

raced wide early, prominent, weakened over 2f out

3/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 4-5127 D BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Easily won a classified at Ayr (1m2f) early this month; good second here (1m4f) next time, travelling like the winner long way, and perhaps good to soft ground explains his poor show when evens favourite over 1m1f at Musselburgh five days ago; considered.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

3rd Oct 2023

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

14:35 Sedgefield

City Vaults

11st 2lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Competitive Flat form at a low level; twice placed over hurdles at Cartmel for this yard and can play a significant role here.

7/2

2nd

9

26th Aug 2023

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:15 Cartmel

City Vaults

11st 1lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: James Moffatt

took keen hold, raced in fourth, headway and went second before 3rd, chased clear leader after 2 out, no impression run-in, weakened final 110yds

9/2

10/1

Form: 559072

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Maiden after ten starts; second at Lingfield (1m, AW) was back near his spring form and his dam was a 12.5f winner, so this first run beyond 8.6f could hold possibilities.
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6th

5

(1)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Cloch Nua

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Tapeta specialist who returned from a short break with an eye-catching third at Newcastle (1m) two weeks ago; has claims if he can back that up, but he's 0-11 on turf and has had only one run in this sphere in his last 14 starts; mixed messages.

8/1

3rd

2

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cloch Nua

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Four wins in the early part of 2025 including three over C&D; down to a handy mark again but he generally struggled during the winter and was beaten 11l at Wolverhampton (7f) last time; has something to prove after a short break and he needs a major revival back up in trip.

7/1

6th

8

(9)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cloch Nua

9st 5lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Four wins in the early part of 2025 (7f and 1m); down to a handy mark again and his penultimate effort was a step back in the right direction; disappointed 12 days ago (slowly away) but a revival isn't out of the question.

12/1

Form: 665222 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Yet to win in 11 races but finished runner-up in all three starts since being upped to 1m2f, the latest when splitting Peripeteia and Bearwith over C&D 16 days ago; one of several with clear each-way claims.
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5th

7

(3)

26th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

20:25 Pontefract

Make A Prophet

9st 7lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Paul Midgley

0-15 on the Flat but, although below best on last three AW starts, all best form has been on turf; each-way claims back on a sound surface if anywhere near back to his best.

33/1

5th

5

(1)

18th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Make A Prophet

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

took keen hold early, prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

25/1

8th

2

(9)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Make A Prophet

9st 10lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

prominent

25/1

Form: 216633 C BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has run mostly with credit this season and the only win of her career (1m4f, good) came in June on her only run at this track; just as effective at 1m2f, but she did not show it at Beverley on Saturday when failing to settle long way and faltering late on.
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Verdict Starting price

16th

6

(1)

12th Sep 2022

Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

13:40 Thirsk

Saulire Star

9st 6lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders on inner, hampered and dropped to midfield after 1f, weakened over 3f out, eased over 1f out

8/1

6th

3

(8)

29th Aug 2022

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

14:33 Ripon

Saulire Star

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

prominent on outer, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and headed under 2f out, weakened inside final 110yds

7/1

8th

1

(3)

27th Aug 2022

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:29 Beverley

Saulire Star

10st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

dwelt start, pulled hard, towards rear, headway and prominent after 2f, pushed along and pressed leader 3f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened 1f out, eased inside final furlong

9/4

10/1

Form: 6304 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
No striking form claims but he stands out for having had just four starts and going beyond 1m might possibly help; favourite when fourth of eight on handicap debut at Carlisle (good) last time.
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10

(2)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:55 Beverley

Mr Heinz

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Simon Whitaker

Both wins have been over 1m at Newcastle (good second there last time); 0-20 on turf, but fair second at Pontefract in June and a chance on that form.

11/2

9

(12)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Heinz

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Whitaker

Both wins over C&D so has to be considered after his return to form at Pontefract; on a good mark.

7/2

11

(12)

30th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Mr Heinz

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Simon Whitaker

Both wins over 1m on AW, the latest in September; has mostly had stamina limitations over 1m2f, as on this course last time, but he wasn't far away at Beverley (about 1m, good to firm) the time before and his AW form with Wheres The Crumpet in October puts him in the vicinity.

12/1

Form: 709520

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
0-30 on AW; there have been three turf wins, two in 2021, and he was runner-up here on penultimate outing but that run was over 1m and his few goes at 1m2f have been less convincing.
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2nd

9

(3)

19th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Perfect Soldier

8st 12lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Wilf Storey

raced in second

9/2

1st

10

(4)

15th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:30 Musselburgh

Perfect Soldier

8st 11lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

2-2 at Musselburgh, the wins gained over 7f/1m in April 2021; now a 9yo and looks far from solid on 2023 form (mostly AW) but the return to this venue gives cause for optimism.

16/1

7th

14

(12)

11th May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Thirsk

Perfect Soldier

8st 5lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

prominent

33/1

Form: 986760

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
0-17 and last seven starts were well below form; sixth to Peripeteia over C&D two starts ago; tried blinkers four days ago instead of usual cheekpieces.
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10

(3)

9th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:20 Catterick

Going Underground

8st 9lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Not beaten far when fifth at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) in April but this 8yo has struggled on his three starts since; others preferred.

33/1

9

(3)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Going Underground

8st 8lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

2-42; slipped leaving the stalls over C&D last time but, while that's easily excused, hasn't been shaping like a winner waiting to happen either; it's possible that with a clear run, he might have sneaked into the frame at Wetherby (7f) in April; others more obvious.

20/1

Form: -42444

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden; good second over 1m2f at Beverley last month; there have been two fair efforts from her three runs since but others look stronger for win purposes.
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12th

11

(11)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Milltown Lily

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Micky Hammond

30-race maiden; flattered by her third-place finish at Hamilton (1m3f) in August; work to with Violeta, Carlton and Wheres The Crumpet on recent C&D evidence.

33/1

6th

7

(5)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Milltown Lily

9st 6lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Micky Hammond

Possibilities on some of last year's form including over 1m4f here, but not shown much this term and is now 0-29 under rules.

14/1

40/1

Form: 8/60-5 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
10yo with no win since September 2017; it's possible he will have come on since his recent reappearance but he's not the percentage call.
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7th

15

(15)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:05 Nottingham

Mr Sundowner

10st 7lb

J: Mr Adam O’Shea

T: David Thompson

slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along and minor headway over 2f out, never on terms

40/1

9th

11

(3)

10th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

13:35 Musselburgh

Mr Sundowner

9st 11lb

J: Miss Danielle Mooney

T: David Thompson

in rear, raced slightly wide home turn, pushed along and ridden from 3f out, beaten from 2f out

50/1

8th

13

(6)

6th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Ayr

Mr Sundowner

8st 9lb

J: Graham Lee

T: David Thompson

dwelt start, in rear, ridden 3f out, outpaced 2f out, never dangerous

50/1

50/1

Form: 566668

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Placed just once, when third at Pontefract (1m2f) in June; none of her other form makes appeal and that's after 37 races; eighth to Peripeteia over C&D last time.
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5th

12

(7)

20th Sep 2022

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

13:42 Beverley

Gloryella

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Brian Rothwell

prominent, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

50/1

12th

12

(9)

29th Aug 2022

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

14:33 Ripon

Gloryella

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

in touch with leaders, outpaced and lost position when short of room 2f out, soon weakened

50/1

6th

8

(4)

2nd Aug 2022

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Gloryella

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

in touch with leaders, lost position and midfield from over 7f out, pushed along when up the centre home straight, soon ridden and weakened gradually

50/1

16/1

Form: 652607 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
2-27 but both wins came over C&D (from five attempts) and the latest was in this race last year off 1lb lower on first run for Ruth Carr; only once showed comparable performance this term (from six attempts) and he was only seventh to Peripeteia over C&D last time, but not dismissed.
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6th

7

(2)

13th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Wetherby

Seven For A Pound

8st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Ruth Carr

Quite encouraging seasonal debut when fifth of 13 at Thirsk (1m4f, soft) in April but three very underwhelming runs have followed and he remains without a win since 2021; goes beyond about 1m4f for first time here.

14/1

6th

13

(8)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

17:00 Thirsk

Seven For A Pound

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

took keen hold, midfield

40/1

9th

11

(5)

15th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Seven For A Pound

9st 0lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Ruth Carr

Inconsistent and 3-32; only tenth over C&D 19 days ago and needs to improve on that.

33/1

50/1

Form: 55605

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Finished no better than fifth in her six races, including two handicaps; admittedly she has not been beyond 1m (except in a bumper) so is unexposed in that respect, but she lacks solid form claims.
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5th

1

(1)

17th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Elisheva

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Off the mark at the 12th attempt in a similar event at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) at the start of the month and put up an even better effort when beaten less than a length into second of 11 in a 0-55 handicap here (7f) eight days ago; strong claims.

7/4

2nd

8

(14)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Elisheva

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Consistent since joining this yard, getting up in the final strides in 6f Kempton classified race eight days ago; not obviously well treated under a 5lb penalty (revised mark 2lb lower) but it's possible she'll kick on now she's got her head in front; return to 7f should suit, too.

5/1

1st

3

(10)

1st Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Elisheva

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

First Polytrack run and has a tricky draw but she's been running well in 6f Tapeta races for new yard and can surely win one of these before long; due to run in first-time cheekpieces in 8.00 Southwell last night.

5/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £39.90
Straight Forecast £57.18
Tricast £183.21
Trifecta £171.90

Selections

The Times:

Peripeteia

SPOTLIGHT:

City Vaults

The Guardian:

Bearwith

Daily Record:

Make A Prophet

POSTDATA:

Milltown Lily

Telegraph:

Peripeteia

Daily Mail:

Peripeteia

The Star:

Peripeteia

RP Ratings:

City Vaults

Daily Mirror:

City Vaults

The Sun:

City Vaults

Daily Express:

Bearwith