September 24 / 15.10 Ripon

15.10

Good

Michael Raby Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £6156
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Michael Raby Memorial Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 723256 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three years since his last win but he has been running well in defeat for his new yard this summer, notably a close second of 20 at York in July; back to that mark after two lesser runs; not discounted.
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9th

3

(7)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Leodis Dream

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Paul Midgley

raced wide, prominent

10/1

6th

2

(6)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Leodis Dream

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Into the veteran stage but he retains enthusiasm and ran well when a close third at Newcastle on last month's return to action (5f); stopped quickly back there 12 days ago and today's trip is a major query.

20/1

10th

5

(4)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Leodis Dream

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

in touch with leaders

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 200031 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Went close at Thirsk on his reappearance in April (5f, soft) before struggling in hot handicaps on his next three starts; back on track with a good third at Chester last month and went on to beat 14 rivals at York three weeks ago (5f, good); 3lb rise not excessive and he's well drawn.
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10th

10

(8)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Catch Cunningham

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael Herrington

C&D scorer but his recent form is far from encouraging, beating only two in 5f Southwell handicap 17 days ago; hood goes back on; work to do.

14/1

7th

1

(2)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Catch Cunningham

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Possibly needed latest run (when back from a break); losing sequence is mounting up but this drop in class may do the trick; interesting at this level off 11lb below last winning mark.

13/2

14

(3)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Catch Cunningham

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Needs things to fall just right for him but he is on a lowly mark and some of this summer's form gives him leading claims; wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Leicester run and he holds each-way claims again.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 593737 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ayr winner in April and chased home Harrogate over C&D the following month; not at his best at Windsor last time but his previous Doncaster third looks a solid effort; dangerous off a lowly mark.
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5th

8

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Albegone

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Close second at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February and likewise at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; however, soundly beaten on his three starts since and he needs to raise his game.

12/1

13th

18

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Albegone

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Close fourth in a division of this contest last year but up and down since and his last two runs have been poor; dangerously well handicapped but opposable on balance.

33/1

8th

4

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Albegone

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Nine-time winner who scored off 6lb higher at Catterick last May; has been up and down since then but he finished well to go close over C&D (good) on his penultimate run; has possibilities if he can recapture that form and it would be positive if rain arrives.

12/1

11/2

Form: 675014 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three times a C&D winner and he ran his best race for some time when easily seeing off seven rivals at Nottingham last month; wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest AW run and he looks one of the likelier types.
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6th

5

(2)

14th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harrogate

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Stella Barclay

led narrowly, headed and pressed leader 3f out, pushed along 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, ridden over 1f out

14/1

7th

7

(6)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:20 Nottingham

Harrogate

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Stella Barclay

reared start and slowly into stride, midfield, pushed along 2f out, weakened inside final furlong (jockey said gelding reared leaving the stalls and was slowly away as a result)

25/1

10th

9

(5)

10th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Harrogate

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Stella Barclay

reared start and slowly away, in rear on outer, outpaced and pushed along from over 2f out, held when ridden briefly inside final furlong, made no impression (jockey said gelding reared as stalls opened causing him to be slowly away)

16/1

10/1

Form: 525173 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
She has won two 5f handicaps this season and her last two runs have been perfectly respectable; should make another bold bid but another career best will be needed to win.
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3rd

6

(8)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

May Blossom

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Julie Camacho

Came from well back when capitalising on reduced mark at Redcar (6f, good) in September, but some way below par at Nottingham next time; others make more appeal.

8/1

3rd

6

(8)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

May Blossom

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Julie Camacho

Came from well back when capitalising on reduced mark at Redcar (6f, good) in September, but some way below par at Nottingham next time; others make more appeal.

8/1

8th

7

(4)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 2

15:35 Nottingham

May Blossom

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Julie Camacho

Back to form to capitalise on a reduced mark at Redcar (6f, good) 16 days ago; nudged back up 3lb but retains handicapping scope on last year's form.

13/2

Form: 384911 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Back in the groove now, following a fast-ground win at Nottingham last month with a game effort in the mud at Catterick 18 days ago; has the rail draw here and he should make a bold bid for the hat-trick.
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10th

4

(5)

19th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Redcar

Good Luck Fox

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Acts on any ground; inconsistent this term but has become well treated; most recent win came off 11lb higher last September and holds a good chance if turning up in decent form.

16/1

5th

5

(7)

21st Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Catterick

Good Luck Fox

9st 7lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

in rear on outer

12/1

8th

8

(9)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Thirsk

Good Luck Fox

9st 3lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Paul Midgley

prominent against near rail

14/1

Form: 321162 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Enjoying a revival since dropped to 5f, winning Class 6 handicaps over C&D and at Windsor and most recently taking second in a Class 5 at Leicester 18 days ago; good ground or faster seems to suit best.
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9

(11)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Foreseeable Future

10st 4lb

J: Miss Charli Parker

T: Ruth Carr

Consistent over 5f-6f during summer but yet to win this year and form has dipped lately; will find this easier than latest task and won't mind if the ground softens but younger rivals have more appealing profiles.

14/1

13th

16

(5)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

16:20 Bath

Foreseeable Future

8st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Went close over C&D in a 0-55 handicap in July; placed on his next two starts but underperformed last time and this is a tough task from out of the weights.

33/1

9th

4

(8)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Foreseeable Future

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

in touch with leaders

6/1

12/1

Form: -31543 CD

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Overcame a slow start to win a C&D handicap in April off a 2lb higher mark; not quite so good since but a 67-day break may have freshened him up and he still has relatively low mileage.
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No Results Found

10/1

Form: 11512- D

Last run: 426 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Made giant strides in 2021, winning six times and climbing 28lb in the weights; still has time to do better but he has a 426-day absence to defy; market confidence would look significant.
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7th

7

(7)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Gunnerside

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Made the frame in three consecutive handicaps here (6f-7f) in the autumn and had excuse (became upset in stalls) when a disappointing favourite on latest outing four weeks ago; favoured by the weights in this classified race; major player.

13/2

7th

7

(7)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Gunnerside

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Made the frame in three consecutive handicaps here (6f-7f) in the autumn and had excuse (became upset in stalls) when a disappointing favourite on latest outing four weeks ago; favoured by the weights in this classified race; major player.

13/2

9th

2

(10)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Newcastle (AW)

Gunnerside

9st 8lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

upset in stalls, in rear, steady headway into midfield over 4f out, no extra over 2f out

7/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 633290 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Two 5f wins when trained by Ger Lyons in Ireland; should be well treated on this year's best but he made a low-key stable debut at Beverley ten days ago; too much to prove.
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8th

11

(5)

30th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Catterick

Jarvis

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ann Duffield

Winless since last spring and he arrives below par too, tried in blinkers when seventh at Newcastle (5f) 15 days ago; he's hard to make a case for.

33/1

7th

3

(7)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jarvis

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ann Duffield

Ex-Ger Lyons; winner of a four-runner maiden on Dundalk AW in 2021; rather disappointing for present stable recently but is now well handicapped; blinkers replace cheekpieces; needs to bounce back.

16/1

6th

3

(1)

11th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

15:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jarvis

10st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ann Duffield

took keen hold, disputed lead, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

12/1

11th
8 (3)
Mytilda

16/1

Form: 014-50 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Her stable debut at Chester wasn't a bad effort but she was no match for Catch Cunningham at York and turned in a low-key effort at Pontefract on Thursday; something to prove now.
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12th

1

(7)

4th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mytilda

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Craig Lidster

Turf winner as a 2yo; not solid on 2022 form and though beaten just 3l here last time she was a 50-1 tenth in that race; other preferred.

25/1

10th

8

(7)

24th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mytilda

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Craig Lidster

slowly away, in rear, ridden and headway on near side of group over 1f out, no impression final 110yds

33/1

1

(11)

3rd Oct 2022

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mytilda

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Fair 5f winner in 2021 for Philip Makin but he's yet to fire for his current yard, racing alone when beating only one at Ripon (5f) nine days ago; he needs to take a big step forward.

25/1

16/1

Form: 441354 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a Beverley seller on her stable debut/reappearance in May; better form when easily landing a Pontefract handicap (5f, good to firm) in July; progress has stalled the last twice and others look stronger for win purposes.
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8

(8)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Vaunted

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Adrian Wintle

6lb lower than when winning the corresponding event 12 months ago; 0-9 this year but she retains ability and she should get a good pace to aim at this time; considered.

7/1

8

(8)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Vaunted

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Adrian Wintle

6lb lower than when winning the corresponding event 12 months ago; 0-9 this year but she retains ability and she should get a good pace to aim at this time; considered.

7/1

5th

7

(10)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:22 Bath

Vaunted

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

C&D winner; yet to score in 2025 but there have been some good runs along the way; drying ground will be in her favour and no surprise to see her in the thick of it.

7/1

Form: 402562 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 6f on slow ground last season, one of them at this track; finished second over C&D in June and similar form when second of 12 at Doncaster 16 days ago (first-time cheepieces, retained); should remain competitive.
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4th

2

(4)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Thornaby Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Both wins on soft but has useful form on good to firm; has yet to race on this course but he's versatile track-wise and comes here in good form after finishing close up at Hamilton (5f, good) recently; thereabouts.

3/1

3rd

2

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Thornaby Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Suited by ground softer than good; five-time winner, most recently off current mark over C&D last August; ran respectably at Doncaster on reappearance; in the mix.

7/1

5th

17

(13)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Thornaby Pearl

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Has gone well fresh in the past, as when winning a division of this race in 2024 (soft ground); only 2lb higher than when winning at Hamilton last August (first run after wind surgery); failed to beat a rival in his two subsequent runs; unlikely to find it easy dominating in this field.

25/1

Non-runners

Thornaby Pearl

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £42.20
Straight Forecast £35.50
Tricast £272.79
Trifecta £350.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Albegone

POSTDATA:

Good Luck Fox

Telegraph:

May Blossom

Daily Express:

Firebomb

The Times:

Catch Cunningham

The Star:

Thornaby Pearl

TOPSPEED:

Leodis Dream

Daily Mail:

Harrogate

The Guardian:

May Blossom

RP Ratings:

Albegone

Daily Mirror:

Albegone

The Sun:

Good Luck Fox

Daily Record:

Good Luck Fox