September 24 / 13.25 Ripon

13.25

Good

Goodbyeflys Ripon Racecourse Stable Staff Championships Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3456
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Goodbyeflys Ripon Racecourse Stable Staff Championships Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0-0011 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who comes here chasing a hat-trick after two 6f wins at Redcar this summer (both good to firm); has form on slower ground and his latest 5lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Hurstwood

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Peter Niven

Won this race in 2023 and 2025; sharper for his reappearance when respectable fourth of 12 at Redcar (6f, good) three weeks ago and may come on again; a must for the shortlist.

5/1

4th

2

(12)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Hurstwood

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Peter Niven

Three wins and a second from nine visits to Redcar; looked as though the run would bring him on when in midfield at Thirsk 19 days ago; more appealing than many.

7/1

9th

3

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Hurstwood

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Peter Niven

A dual 6f scorer in 2025 but he also didn't prove the easiest to catch right; needs to hit the ground running after 165 days off.

14/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 633143 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Got up late to win a 6f handicap at Southwell last month off 1lb lower; two solid efforts have followed, more recently beaten one length into third at Catterick last week; has a C&D win on his record and looks set to give another good account.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(8)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Catterick

Wades Magic

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, prominent

11/4

2nd

3

(3)

4th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Wades Magic

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

dwelt start, midfield after 2f, in touch with leaders on inner

9/4

3rd
2 (4)
Rhythm

11/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 340457 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won twice for Richard Hannon and there have been some near misses for this yard; should be making an impact off her reduced mark but she hasn't been firing on all cylinders of late.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(10)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rhythm

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Paul Midgley

2-3 over C&D and she's now 3lb lower than for her Class 5 success here in April; two creditable efforts at Pontefract since joining this yard; one to take seriously.

5/1

4th

8

(1)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Pontefract

Rhythm

9st 10lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Paul Midgley

prominent

9/1

12/1

Form: 367546

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress in nine runs for Richard Hughes but she starts out for her new yard (sold for £5,000 this month) on a reduced handicap mark and she still has time to come good.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

6

(2)

1st Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:22 Ripon

Brides Bay

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Sam England

14-race maiden; ran okay over C&D on her stable debut in September but four heavy defeats have followed; went off fast at Catterick last week (7f) and weakened quickly once headed; she's likely to take advantage of her lowly mark at some point and needs a market check.

20/1

10th

9

(2)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:12 Catterick

Brides Bay

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Sam England

pressed leader, led before halfway

33/1

11th

13

(7)

29th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Brides Bay

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Sam England

lost many lengths start

25/1

Form: 575267

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Best on fast ground and over 5f so today's conditions probably not ideal (0-18 over further than 5f); on a dangerous mark but others look stronger this time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(1)

24th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:25 Ripon

Nibras Again

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

in touch with leaders on far side of group, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

8/1

7th

6

(5)

5th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Nibras Again

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Paul Midgley

took keen hold, midfield up the centre, shaken up from over 2f out, pushed along from over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on, not pace to challenge

9/1

2nd

8

(5)

11th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Beverley

Nibras Again

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Paul Midgley

prominent, going easily 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, outpaced and ridden inside final furlong, ran on towards finish, went second final strides

8/1

OUR TIP
6th
8 (7)
Ginato

10/1

Form: 604669 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
One of his two wins came over C&D; drawn a blank so far in 2022 but down in the weights as a consequence; last two runs have come on soft ground and could prove better suited by a sounder surface.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(10)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

17:05 Catterick

Ginato

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

outpaced in rear, always behind

12/1

5th

8

(4)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Ginato

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Not particularly solid on 2023 evidence and losing run is mounting up; close fourth off a stone higher mark in this contest 12 months ago but he's handicapped on the inferior form since.

10/1

7th

7

(1)

5th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Thirsk

Ginato

9st 2lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Hasn't won since 2021; best run this year when close third to Made Of Lir (with whom he is 3lb better off today) at Ripon last time (6f, good); best on good going or softer; chance if it rains, though stall 1 not ideal.

7/1

7/1

Form: 483680 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
More miss than hit in 2022 but that is reflected in his much-reduced mark; involved in a duel for the lead at Pontefract on Thursday and ultimately dropped right away; might last longer in this weaker race.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(8)

24th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:25 Ripon

Bossipop

9st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

led against near rail, shaken up and faced challenge 2f out, ridden and headed by winner over 1f out, lost position gradually from 1f out

7/1

8th

12

(9)

22nd Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Pontefract

Bossipop

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

Form: 103038 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Kept on well for third over 5f here last month but he never threatened back at 6f at Catterick 18 days ago (heavy ground); only 1lb higher than for his Thirsk win in the spring; none too consistent.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(6)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

14:55 Catterick

Point Of Woods

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Tina Jackson

held up in last

33/1

12th

13

(8)

5th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Ripon

Point Of Woods

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Tina Jackson

Veteran who's looked on the downgrade this year; another ordinary effort last time and only holds outside claims.

33/1

10th

16

(15)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Point Of Woods

9st 0lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Tina Jackson

Veteran who has won over C&D in the past but his last success was 15 months ago; has had some traffic issues a couple of times this summer but he's not finished closer than ninth this season and is easy to have reservations; visor is removed and cheekpieces return.

25/1

Form: 353546 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is on a lengthy losing run; the odd promising effort this year but he wasn't at his best last time and others look stronger.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(6)

24th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:25 Ripon

Excessable

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who is on a lengthy losing run; the odd promising effort this year but he wasn't at his best last time and others look stronger.

16/1

8

(7)

28th Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Beverley

Excessable

8st 9lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Tim Easterby

Without a win in his last 23 starts; 6f may stretch him these days so dropping back to 5f should suit but others have a bit more going for them.

10/1

4th

3

(2)

6th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:02 Redcar

Excessable

9st 7lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, chased leaders halfway, ridden final furlong, made no impression

9/2

Non-runners

Excessable

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.40
Straight Forecast £15.50
Tricast £91.80
Trifecta £76.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hurstwood

The Guardian:

Wade's Magic

RP Ratings:

Rhythm

POSTDATA:

Nibras Again

Daily Mirror:

Brides Bay

The Times:

Rhythm

Daily Mail:

Wade's Magic

Daily Express:

Wade's Magic

The Sun:

Hurstwood

The Star:

Hurstwood

Daily Record:

Hurstwood

Telegraph:

Nibras Again