19.10
Good To FirmLesley Matthews Memorial Handicap
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 0m 6f 18y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.50
- Place: £2.80
Form: 184-0 BF
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (2) |
3rd Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Impressed on his first attempt at 6f, making all to beat 12 rivals at Nottingham in July; not ideally drawn in either run since and he isn't fully exposed as a sprinter just yet; cheekpieces are now added. |
5/1 |
|
6th 2 (6) |
27th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Won in good style at Nottingham (6f, good) last month on second start back from an absence and first crack at sprinting; failed to back that up at York but didn't run badly and this very lightly raced 5yo retains potential for his powerful connections; no surprise to see a bold show. |
9/2 |
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8th 3 (11) |
26th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Low-mileage 5yo who delivered a career-best when dropped to 6f (good ground) at Nottingham three weeks ago, always prominent and strong at the finish; a 7lb rise for that win doesn't look generous but he still has potential at this trip. |
4/1 |
16/1
- Place: £7.10
Form: 695553 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 11 (13) |
16th Oct 2026 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Midfield at Ayr (6f, heavy) last Thursday and same story at York (5f, soft) on Friday; however, he twice went close on consecutive days at the end of September (5f/6f, soft/heavy) and is not ruled out under Billy Loughnane. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 6 (4) |
29th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won at Hamilton (5f, good) in June and runner-up on next two starts, over this C&D (soft) on the latter occasion; three lesser runs followed but he was bang there when third back on soft ground at Hamilton (5f) yesterday and has to be considered after that revival. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 9 (2) |
28th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
Class 5 success over C&D initiated a solid start to the season; the subsequent other half of his campaign is characterised by a dip in form; no certainty to take advantage of drop back down weights. |
20/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 442222 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (9) |
12th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Poor strike-rate but one of his two successes came over C&D; creditable effort in a Ripon handicap (6f, good to soft) two weeks ago and a 2lb drop makes him eligible for this grade for the first time; looks highly likely to run a big race. |
9/2 |
|
5 (10) |
29th May 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Infrequent winner but he was third in this race in 2022 on his only other Ripon appearance; not found his best form in two runs this spring but he's on a dangerous mark and a change of headgear could help (has won in visor). |
10/1 |
|
5 (10) |
29th May 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Infrequent winner but he was third in this race in 2022 on his only other Ripon appearance; not found his best form in two runs this spring but he's on a dangerous mark and a change of headgear could help (has won in visor). |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: -43234
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (7) |
1st Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Nine-race maiden who started off for Paul Robson with two down-the-field finishes last month; however, he might have needed the first run (6f) and the ground was soft last time (nearly 1m); on a tempting mark now and not ruled out. |
16/1 |
|
5 (9) |
16th Jun 2025 Soft 0m 7f 173y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Maiden; placed on first three starts last season (6f/7f; good/good to firm) when trained by Ralph Smith; well beaten on stable debut (6f, good) and now steps back up in trip; first run on soft ground. |
14/1 |
|
4 (6) |
5th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Yet to win and hasn't run for nearly a year but showed ability over 6f-7f for Ralph Smith; down 5lb since last run but probably one to take on this time. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 3200-
Last run: 284 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (5) |
9th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Both turf wins have been on good to firm, the most recent in a three-runner handicap at Leicester (5f) in June; didn't get the best of passages when fifth in a race won by Royal Duke over C&D two weeks ago but ground slower than good would be a slight concern. |
8/1 |
|
5th 3 (2) |
27th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Two wins last year (6f, good to firm/5f AW) in a visor and he was back on the scoresheet when taking three-runner handicap at Leicester (5f, good to firm) in June; two lesser runs followed but he's edging back down the weights. |
8/1 |
|
5th 8 (9) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Having dropped back down to his last winning mark he won well at Leicester (5f, good to firm) in June, but had just two rivals to beat; only sixth at Beverley (5f, good to firm) since and he's never won off a mark this high. |
15/2 |
7/1
Form: 59U93
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (7) |
31st Mar 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
10st 10lb |
awkward start, in rear, soon detached |
12/1 |
|
6 (7) |
31st Mar 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
10st 10lb |
0-13 but he's shown the odd bit of promise here over 7f this winter; inexperienced rider on board and his maiden status looks set to remain intact. |
12/1 |
|
4th 1 (8) |
18th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
in touch with leaders |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 4-4054
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (8) |
19th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Dual course winner in January, off lower marks, who returns from a short break after a spell on turf; has become expensive to follow and his wins have all come after a recent outing. |
12/1 |
|
5th 6 (6) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
3-29 on the AW compared to 1-23 on turf, the last two successes coming at Southwell in January (6f/7f); went close at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago and will have no issue with the drop back in trip; respected. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 2 (8) |
21st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 213y Class 6 |
11st 2lb |
Three-time AW winner who is only 1-22 on turf but has been placed a few times since returned to this sphere, runner-up at Leicester most recently; fighting chance off current mark in this field. |
11/4 |
6/1
Form: 35-072 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (8) |
30th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Struck form on AW last October, his form figures of 112251 rounding out with a win at Wolverhampton (7f) in January; came back from 189-day break when the run looked needed at Carlisle last month; should step forward from that although this may be another stepping stone to his return to AW. |
16/1 |
|
7th 12 (1) |
19th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
First three wins were on turf but last three have come on Tapeta; only 1lb higher than for his Wolverhampton win in January but that was a Class 5 and he finished out the back in his final run during the winter; now goes back up in grade and he has work to do after 189 days off. |
25/1 |
|
10th 9 (8) |
11th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Completed a double over C&D in November and he got back on the scoresheet when making all at Wolverhampton (7f) three weeks ago; that was a narrow success but he's only 1lb higher and could make another bold bid back in trip. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 6926-7
Last run: 70 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (2) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Often leads; seven wins in 2026, mostly in sprints but also over C&D; much higher in the weights than his latest 7f win in July but he won with authority on Southwell AW last month and perhaps a further 7lb rise won't be beyond him. |
5/1 |
7/2
Form: 5-1241 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (6) |
22nd Jul 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Trapped wide at Kempton last time having run well a couple of times at Chelmsford; two previous runs on Tapeta weren't great, however, and others have more pressing claims. |
14/1 |
|
11 (6) |
3rd Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Back in good nick for last two of his four runs for Mike Murphy, twice finishing fourth on AW at Chelmsford (7f/6f) this spring; still well handicapped on older form and holds each-way claims. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 0380-8 D
Last run: 165 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (8) |
10th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Ex-Richard Hannon; not at his best this year and although well handicapped as a result, has plenty to find on recent efforts; tongue-tie now tried. |
20/1 |
|
8th 8 (11) |
17th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
6f novice winner for Richard Hannon in July 2022 (good to firm); has not shown a great deal lately but is on a career-low mark as a result. |
40/1 |
20/1
Form: 47159
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (10) |
21st Sep 2026 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Ended losing run in classified race here (7.3f, good) in June and was close second in Bath handicap (1m, good) nine days ago but this season's record is very mixed and he'd appeal more on better ground. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 5 (4) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Ended losing run in Ffos Las classified (7.3f, good) in June but safely held in two subsequent handicaps; may remain vulnerable at this level. |
16/1 |
|
6th 3 (5) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Ended a long losing run in a classified event at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) in June but he was a remote third there (1m) last time; that was a tough task behind a handicap blot but he's not easy to predict and his two runs on slow ground have been underwhelming. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: -77397
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (4) |
16th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Mainly consistent form this term, winning at Pontefract in June (5f, good to firm) and finishing in the places twice since; best on fast ground; each-way chance. |
15/2 |
|
1 (7) |
27th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has won once in each of the last four seasons, at Pontefract in June this time round; three creditable placings from his other four starts this summer, so he's still a contender. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 3 (4) |
15th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 42y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Finds his one race a year, which in 2024 was a C&D 0-70 off 3lb higher (good to firm) on his sole previous course visit; unable to race as prominently as preferred at York latest, and back in calmer waters here. |
12/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £143.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £142.26 |
| Tricast | £1011.03 |
| Trifecta | £1006.50 |
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