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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 (2) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Made all over C&D in June and runner-up on his next two starts; below his best last time at Ayr but a revival would come as no surprise. |
14/1 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
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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 |
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6th 8 (1) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Bounced back to form at Leicester (5f, good to firm) but beat only two rivals and has gone back up 5lb for that win; returns to a deeper field, albeit has landed the plum draw. |
11/2 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
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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 |
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2nd 7 (11) |
25th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Better on turf than a 1-21 record might suggest; two recent backward steps (never travelling here latest) but recorded a pair of near misses here before those, including over C&D off 2lb higher. |
6/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
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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 |
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1st 8 (1) |
19th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
6f wins at Wolverhampton and Southwell in the autumn; runner-up twice since and he wasn't beaten far when favourite at Southwell (fifth of eighth) last time; now returns to 7f but he has plenty of form at this trip and he's in the mix. |
10/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (6) |
31st Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Free-going front-runner who's won five already this year, including a four-timer in high summer (5f-7f); another in-form effort off his revised mark last time and won't mind the drop from 7f or the return to Tapeta. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 3 (7) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Six wins this year, including his last four starts; coped well with the return to 5f at Hamilton last month but the return to 7f won't hurt; now moves out of Class 6 company but can't be discounted in current form. |
7/2 |
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1st 2 (7) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Enjoying a fine season and his fifth win (including over C&D) of the campaign came at Wolverhampton (7f) two days ago when completing a quick hat-trick; leading claims turned out under a 5lb penalty. |
6/5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
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3rd 2 (9) |
12th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Arrested decline on last two outings, more recently when beating King Of The Dance to win 7.3f classified race here (good) six weeks ago; has more on his plate in this handicap but still considered. |
7/2 |
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1st 1 (1) |
30th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 80y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Regressed sharply last year and has been tried over various trips of late; one of his better efforts over 1m here last Tuesday but is worse off back out of handicap company and no certainty to repeat the dose. |
8/1 |
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 |
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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
Ray Vonn
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £143.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £142.26 |
| Tricast | £1011.03 |
| Trifecta | £1006.50 |
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