April 26 / 17.35 Ripon

17.35

Good

M.C.H. Hutchinson Memorial Trophy Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 1m 4f 10y
  • Class 2
  • 7 runners
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M.C.H. Hutchinson Memorial Trophy Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 7409-2 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Record of 112 over C&D, most recently second off 4lb higher in this race last year; filled same position at Thirsk on reappearance; solid.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(2)

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

18:20 Pontefract

Knightswood

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Ran as if something was amiss last time; in good form otherwise this term and looks capable of being involved; however, he's still seeking a first handicap success away from Ripon.

9/2

4

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:38 Newmarket

Knightswood

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Johnston

Loves Ripon where he won again last month by a narrow margin; badly in under a penalty when a close third over 1m6f here 12 days ago and he's 2lb lower for this; can be relied upon to give his running and be seriously involved.

2/1

4

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:38 Newmarket

Knightswood

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Johnston

Loves Ripon where he won again last month by a narrow margin; badly in under a penalty when a close third over 1m6f here 12 days ago and he's 2lb lower for this; can be relied upon to give his running and be seriously involved.

2/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 51146- CD

Last run: 199 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has a record of 2-2 at Ripon (1m2f/1m4f) and is still unexposed over middle distances, so looks interesting back here on reappearance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

3

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Dancingwithmyself

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Bell

Runner-up at Musselburgh (1m6f, soft) in April on reappearance and bounced back from lesser performance when third at Goodwood (1m6f, good) last month; can be slowly away but every chance she'll be thereabouts.

9/1

3rd

8

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Goodwood

Dancingwithmyself

8st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Bell

Her second win last year came over C&D (good to soft); career-best form when second at Musselburgh (1m6f, soft) on reappearance, meeting trouble in running, but she could not lay a glove on the principals when returned to 1m4f at Ripon (good) three weeks later; return to 1m6f will presumably help and might offset good ground if it dries out; one to consider.

8/1

4th

4

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 2

15:35 Ripon

Dancingwithmyself

8st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Bell

Close second in this race (good) on her 2025 reappearance and went on to score twice at about 1m6f later in the year; returned with a career-best second of 13 at Musselburgh (1m6f, soft) three weeks ago, arguably deserving extra credit considering she met a bit of trouble; successful on her two other visits to Ripon; reasons to be positive.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 31-130

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Spell in Bahrain featured two wins but ended with below-par effort; returns to home soil off a tough mark, 9lb higher than last British run.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Touch The Moon

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: William Durkan

Running okay without really threatening to win this season; not terrible efforts the last twice at the Curragh (1m2f, gd-fm) and on latest at Galway (1m4f, yld-sft) but probably needs a bit more help from the handicapper to get his head back in front.

12/1

8th

8

(15)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Touch The Moon

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: William Durkan

Ran poorly over hurdles at Listowel in May but last two runs on the Flat have been decent; 4l second of 10 at Leopardstown in early May (1m4f, good); 4.75l fourth of 12 at the Curragh 34 days ago; place claims off 1lb lower but needs to find a bit more to win.

16/1

4th

1

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Touch The Moon

10st 11lb

J: Ms K M Ryan

T: William Durkan

Three-time winner on the Flat on good/good to firm ground; some useful runs in defeat over hurdles; something amiss over hurdles last time; started Flat campaign with a good run over 1m4f at Leopardstown.

8/1

Form: 15445- D BF

Last run: 211 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
1m4f winner for previous yard; still has low mileage; gelded since last run; may be capable of progress on this third run for new stable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

13

(8)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Goodwood

Sam Hawkens

8st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

2-5 for current yard after prevailing at Newcastle (1m4f, AW debut) and Hamilton (1m5f, good to soft; by a neck) on last two outings; raised another 4lb but he's getting his act together and, after two attempts last season, another go at 1m6f now looks plausible; has to be in serious calculations.

5/1

1st

3

(6)

15th Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Sam Hawkens

9st 9lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Haggas

1-5 for Richard Hannon and now 1-4 for current yard after prevailing in good style at Newcastle (1m4f, AW debut) five weeks ago; seemed to act on a range of ground on turf before that (won a maiden on heavy) but that AW run was a significant advance and he's now gone back up 7lb.

5/2

Form: 31226- D

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Consistent and steadily progressive last year until below par in cheekpieces final outing; headgear now removed; may still have more to offer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Hamilton

Cabrera

10st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Out of her depth in Listed company at Pontefract (1m4f, good) 15 days ago, but suggested she retains ability after returning from another lengthy absence in March; return to a longer trip may suit and respected down in grade.

5/1

4

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cabrera

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Edward Bethell

Hasn't won since landing a Doncaster novice in July 2024 but has been fairly consistent in handicaps; out of her depth in a Listed contest at Pontefract last time but should run her race here.

7/1

9th

3

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 1

15:05 Pontefract

Cabrera

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Has fairly useful figures but an underwhelming strike-rate and this is the most difficult task of her career (has the worst chance at the weights); fifth in the Thirsk handicap won by Brielle most recently.

40/1

Form: 32560-

Last run: 231 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
More exposed than some of the other 4yos in this field; chance depends on how well he responds to physical tweak (gelded since last run).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Flickering Halo

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Recent form has been patchy, but he's now 5lb lower than when winning over C&D in May; each-way claims if he can reproduce that sort of form; stable also runs Hosanna Power.

16/1

2

(10)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Flickering Halo

10st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Both wins at 1m2f, on good to firm and the AW; third at Beverley last month before struggling in a Class 4; could go well, though has mostly steered clear of slow ground.

14/1

Form: 53625- BF

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Three wins in France; 0-12 for David O'Meara but market support should be heeded on debut for new yard; sold 25,000gns since last run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:33 Newmarket (July)

Percy Shelley

10st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: James Owen

Hasn't scored under this code since his French days in 2022 but looks interesting with usual visor removed, having gained all wins (Flat/hurdles) without headgear; yard also runs High Fibre.

13/2

6th

3

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

15:10 Cartmel

Percy Shelley

11st 11lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: James Owen

Runner-up (albeit no match for winner) off today's mark at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in May and didn't run badly on the Flat (1m6f) last month; could yet have a bigger effort in him over jumps but this drop back in trip may not be in his favour.

8/1

6th

3

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:07 Sandown

Percy Shelley

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Owen

Three Flat wins in France in 2022 (1m1f-1m3f); two hurdle wins last year (one a walkover) and he didn't run badly when fourth of seven, beaten 2l, at Goodwood last month on his return to the Flat (2m, good; 5-2 joint favourite); Oisin Murphy booked; contender.

100/30

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Payout
Exacta £15.20
Straight Forecast £19.67
Trifecta £163.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Knightswood

NEWMARKET:

Sam Hawkens

TOPSPEED:

Flickering Halo

The Guardian:

Cabrera

SPOTLIGHT:

Dancingwithmyself

The Times:

Sam Hawkens

Telegraph:

Sam Hawkens

D Express:

Sam Hawkens

Daily Mirror:

Flickering Halo

POSTDATA:

Knightswood

Daily Mail:

Knightswood

The Sun:

Knightswood

The Star:

Knightswood

Daily Record:

Knightswood