September 30 / 14.55 Ripon

14.55

Good To Soft

Michael Raby Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Michael Raby Memorial Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

Form: 789424 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Winless this term but she arrives in good order, fourth of 12 at Catterick (7f) 15 days ago; possibilities eased 1lb.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(2)

26th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Ripon

Hoof It Hoof It

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

6f win here last season; best effort this year came over C&D but she wasn't able to build on it last time and there is other pace to contend with in this field.

16/1

9th

11

(11)

19th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Hoof It Hoof It

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has generally struggled since her Ripon win (6f, good) last September but she showed signs of a revival when third there (5f, good) two weeks ago; has claims if she can build on that but she's drawn out wide here and could have competition for the lead.

12/1

3rd

8

(2)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Ripon

Hoof It Hoof It

8st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Inconsistent filly who's done most racing over 6f and finished well held in a few tries over this trip; is now 4lb lower than when winning here last autumn but she's generally struggled this season.

10/1

Form: 020124 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Thirsk (6f) in August and posted another solid effort when fourth of 14 over C&D 25 days ago; he can boast a C&D success too so is firmly in the picture.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(8)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:53 Newcastle (AW)

Flavius Titus

9st 9lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Danny Brooke

Dead-heated for first in this race 12 months ago; he's one to keep an eye on in the betting and his chance is not dismissed, but this 10yo has struggled in the main this season.

12/1

9th

9

(11)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Pontefract

Flavius Titus

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Danny Brooke

Needs to improve on his 2025 efforts; however, won this race (off 4lb higher) last year and has a good chance if back to that form.

20/1

4th

11

(2)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:38 Ripon

Flavius Titus

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Danny Brooke

Chased home Gis A Sub in the corresponding race 12 months ago; not really got going in 2025 and others appeal more for win purposes.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9-5134

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Scored at Redcar (7f) in June and has continued in good nick, fourth at Nottingham (6f) last month; one for the shortlist.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(7)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Bay Of Hope

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made it sixth-time lucky when landing C&D handicap (good) in June and placed in two of three runs since, including a rallying third at Ripon (6f) three weeks ago; has form on soft and interesting back at 7f.

8/1

3rd

2

(3)

30th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ripon

Bay Of Hope

9st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

prominent

8/1

4th

7

(9)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:40 Nottingham

Bay Of Hope

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Off the mark with 7f win on seasonal debut at Redcar (good) in June, after a break, and placed off today's mark over that trip at Ayr (soft) last month; not sure to benefit from today's drop back in trip but, after only seven runs, he's not yet fully exposed.

8/1

Form: 968651 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Capitalised on a much-reduced mark when landing 6f Hamilton handicap five days ago; he's not taken lightly turned out under a 5lb penalty.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

4

(2)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Trevor

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Ann Duffield

Has always been happier on Tapeta than turf but he's handicapped accordingly (12lb higher than for his latest Ripon run); may well be on the downgrade and is some way down the pecking order.

16/1

9th

9

(8)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Mr Trevor

8st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ann Duffield

sweating

11/2

2nd

8

(1)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Catterick

Mr Trevor

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ann Duffield

ducked right start, soon led, clear after 2f, going best when switched to near side over 2f out, ridden against near rail over 1f out, much reduced lead inside final furlong, no extra when headed final 110yds

10/1

9/2

Form: 135783 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Captured this event 12 months ago (third C&D success) and got right back on song when third of 11 here 25 days ago; another bold showing is on the cards off an unchanged mark.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

Form: 152661 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent sort who landed 6f Thirsk handicap 12 days ago, ridden more prominently than usual; he needs considering despite taking a 4lb rise.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

12:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Captain Dandy

9st 9lb

T: Stuart Williams

Three wins for previous yard; largely unconvincing form for current stable and chance depends on how well he reacts to new headgear.

10/1

7th

5

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

12:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Captain Dandy

9st 9lb

T: Stuart Williams

Three wins for previous yard; largely unconvincing form for current stable and chance depends on how well he reacts to new headgear.

10/1

6th

8

(8)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Captain Dandy

9st 3lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

took keen hold, led

16/1

Form: 111243 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Is enjoying a fine season and bagged her fifth 6f success at Newbury in June; got going too late back at 5f when third at Leicester last time so in the mix back up in trip.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

Hurt You Never

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

14-66 and somewhat of a Hamilton Park specialist; creditable third to Vince L'Amour (Betweenthesticks second) over C&D on penultimate start but, that aside, she hasn't been overly competitive; easing mark (8lb below her last winning one) offers some hope.

14/1

9th

5

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Hurt You Never

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Best on good/firmer; 14-time winner who showed clear signs of a return to form at Ripon last time, finishing third; enters calculations off 6lb below last winning mark.

13/2

3rd

6

(7)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Hurt You Never

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Prolific winner who is on a dangerous mark but she's been out of sorts since completing a double at Hamilton (5f, good) last August; has plenty to prove and needs to turn things around back in trip.

16/1

Form: 8954

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced son of Orientor who posted much his best run on his handicap debut when fourth of 13 at Newcastle (6f) 19 days ago; not ruled out off the same mark.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(10)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Beverley

Frank The Spark

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Handicapper had his say after an easy Nottingham win (2-2 there) early last month and this 5yo has been held since; often dropped in (may well be again from a wide stall) and would then be reliant on the race setting up for him, as well as some luck.

12/1

4th

9

(4)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Redcar

Frank The Spark

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Won at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) in July but that wasn't much of a race and he has not repeated the form; now wears cheekpieces; others preferred.

14/1

4

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Thirsk

Frank The Spark

9st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Paul Midgley

Gained his fourth career success at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) in July and 6f will have been too far for him at York next time; however, he's still 7lb higher than for the win and others make more obvious appeal.

8/1

9th
6 (10)
Saleet

25/1

Form: 606490 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame only once in six starts this term and she came in last of 12 at Carlisle (6f) last time; others appeal a lot more.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(10)

30th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ripon

Saleet

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders against near rail

25/1

12th

12

(11)

1st Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:00 Carlisle

Saleet

9st 3lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Tim Easterby

disputed lead, raced in second after 2f, raced centre when weakened 2f out

25/1

9th

8

(11)

16th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Beverley

Saleet

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Carlisle novice winner last season (6f, good); close fourth in a Thirsk fillies handicap last time (6f, soft); drop to 5f shouldn't be a problem and quite interesting in first-time cheekpieces.

9/1

Form: 499018 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Garnered his third success of 2023 at Catterick (6f) in August and didn't enjoy the rub of the green when eighth at Pontefract nine days ago, racing wide; he ought to be in the shake-up.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(3)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

One More Dream

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Dual course winner (6f/7f) and 3lb lower than when successful at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last September, but he can't be entertained on his performances in the meantime.

25/1

18th

13

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

One More Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

The winner of 13 races, but just three of them have been on turf; yet to shine this year and he was behind a few of today's rivals over C&D last week.

20/1

12th

14

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

One More Dream

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John & Sean Quinn

Winner of 13 races and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but quiet in two starts at Southwell (6f, AW) since returning in February; needs to step up.

20/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £54.20
Tricast £665.94

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hurstwood

POSTDATA:

Mr Trevor

Daily Record:

Captain Dandy

Telegraph:

Bay Of Hope

The Times:

Hurt You Never

The Guardian:

Mr Trevor

D Express:

Mr Trevor

RP RATINGS:

Hurstwood

Daily Mail:

Hurstwood

Daily Mirror:

Hurstwood

The Sun:

Hurstwood

The Star:

Hurstwood