Gamble alert - Hereford course and distance winner backed from 14/1 into 4/1 tonight
17 hours ago
RIPON
17 April 2025
Thursday 17th April
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Armstrong Memorial Handicap (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 13
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Stands' side
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
9 x Distance Winner - Won 9 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (0%)
Grand old horse, the winner of 16 of his 71 races including C&D win, but may need this run
79502-
Age: 11
Weight: 9-9
OR: 85
Days: 180
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 24 | Cat Catterick | 5f Sft | 2Hc | 8-10 | 2/10 | Vintage Clarets (1L) | 12/1 | 84 | 92 |
| 11 Oct 24 | Yor York | 5f Sft | 3Hc | 9-3 | 11/17 | Vince L'Amour (7¾L) | 14/1 | 86 | 71 |
| 28 Sep 24 | Rip Ripon | 6f Sft | 2Hc | 9-1 | 5/11 | Eye Of Dubai (2L) | 12/1 | 88 | 91 |
| 7 Sep 24 | Thi Thirsk | 6f GF | 3Hc | 9-12 | 9/9 | Kings Merchant (12½L) | 16/1 | 90 | 58 |
| 19 Jul 24 | Pon Pontefract | 5f Gd | 3Hc | 10-0 | 7/8 | Vantheman (5¾L) | 8/1 | 91 | 81 |
| 20 Jun 24 | Rip Ripon | 6f GS | 2Hc | 9-6 | 2/7 | Marine Wave (1¼L) | 9/2 | 90 | 97 |
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Beaten in two starts this year, but still well weighted on his best
0/1-25
Age: 7
Weight: 9-8
OR: 84
Days: 55
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-9 | 5/9 | Ormolulu (4½L) | 7/1 | 85 | 77 |
| 2 Feb 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-9 | 2/6 | Prince Of Pillo (2L) | 2/1 | 85 | 92 |
| 14 Dec 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-11 | 1/12 | Mahato (1¾L) | 10/1 | 80 | 92 |
| 23 Sep 23 | Ayr Ayr | 6f GS | 2Hc | 9-6 | 11/25 | Wobwobwob (7½L) | 12/1 | 84 | 69 |
| 5 Sep 23 | Goo Goodwood | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-13 | 5/11 | Live In The Moment (4¼L) | 7/2 | 84 | 79 |
| 28 Jul 23 | Yor York | 6f GS | 4Hc | 9-9 | 1/16 | Asadjumeirah (½L) | 12/1 | 80 | 91 |
D
10 x Distance Winner - Won 10 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hasn't won since 2023 but runner-up in Class 4 handicaps on last two starts
74022-
Age: 8
Weight: 9-7
OR: 83
Days: 126
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-10 b | 2/7 | Rebel Path (1½L) | 9/4F | 83 | 86 |
| 18 Nov 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-9 b | 2/11 | Fiscal Policy (¾L) | 7/1 | 82 | 90 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Don Doncaster | 5f Sft | 2Hc | 8-4 b | 11/15 | Cover Up (5¾L) | 4/1F | 85 | 76 |
| 19 Oct 24 | Cat Catterick | 5f Sft | 2Hc | 8-10 b | 4/10 | Vintage Clarets (2¼L) | 15/2 | 84 | 88 |
| 11 Oct 24 | Yor York | 5f Sft | 3Hc | 9-2 b | 7/17 | Vince L'Amour (5¼L) | 13/2 | 85 | 79 |
| 28 Sep 24 | Hay Haydock | 5f Sft | 2Hc | 8-10 b | 3/10 | Blue Storm (1¾L) | 9/2 | 85 | 92 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Had only five starts, winning twice including Class 4 Nottingham handicap last summer
42/15-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 82
Days: 231
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 24 | Crl Carlisle | 6f Sft | 43yHc | 9-8 | 5/8 | Roberto Caro (5L) | 4/1 | 83 | 77 |
| 13 Aug 24 | Not Nottingham | 6f GF | 43yHc | 9-9 | 1/8 | Midnight Affair (hd) | 14/1 | 81 | 91 |
| 9 Dec 23 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 52yNv | 9-9 | 2/11 | Heartwarmer (1L) | 100/30 | 80 | 84 |
| 3 Nov 23 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Hy | 42yNv | 9-8 | 4/10 | The Reverend (4¾L) | 13/2 | - | 78 |
| 20 Oct 23 | Red Redcar | 6f Sft | 52yNv | 9-7 | 1/11 | Eye Of Dubai (nk) | 14/1 | - | 80 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Two 6f wins on testing turf in FRA, sold for 20,000euros in 2024; well beaten stable debut
0095-0
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 82
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 25 | Don Doncaster | 6f Gd | 3Hc | 8-9 | 19/19 | Dark Thirty (13L) | 80/1 | 86 | 55 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Cha Chantilly | 6.5f St | 8-8 p | 5/6 | Ciao Pa' (8¼L) | 21/1 | - | 71 | |
| 20 Oct 24 | Lon Longchamp | 7f Hy | 3yLF | 8-11 | 9/13 | Ayada (10L) | 61/1 | - | 76 |
| 6 Jul 24 | Dea Deauville | 6f Sft | 3yL | 8-9 | 13/13 | James's Delight (10½L) | 21/1 | - | 71 |
| 2 Jun 24 | Cha Chantilly | 5f Hy | G2 | 8-8 | 11/11 | Ponntos (12L) | 19/1 | - | 68 |
| 2 May 24 | Cha Chantilly | 6f VSft | 3y | 8-10 | 1/7 | Flers (hd) | 31/5 | - | 98 |
CD
6 x C&D Winner - Won 6 times before on this course at this distance
D
7 x Distance Winner - Won 7 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 19 in the last 14 days (0%)
6-20 record at Ripon; won this in 2022 and last year; off since October and may need rain
31039-
Age: 9
Weight: 9-5
OR: 81
Days: 180
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 24 | Cat Catterick | 6f Sft | 4Hc | 9-11 | 9/11 | Count d'Orsay (4¼L) | 13/2 | 82 | 76 |
| 28 Sep 24 | Rip Ripon | 6f Sft | 2Hc | 8-9 | 3/11 | Eye Of Dubai (¾L) | 10/1 | 82 | 89 |
| 17 Aug 24 | Rip Ripon | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 10-1 | 10/16 | Grant Wood (5¾L) | 7/1 | 83 | 77 |
| 5 Aug 24 | Rip Ripon | 6f Gd | 3Hc | 9-10 | 1/6 | Kings Merchant (nk) | 11/2 | 80 | 90 |
| 17 Jul 24 | Thi Thirsk | 6f GS | 4Hc | 10-0 | 3/12 | Roberto Caro (2L) | 8/1 | 80 | 84 |
| 5 Jun 24 | Rip Ripon | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-4 | 3/9 | International Girl (1¾L) | 4/1C | 80 | 85 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Ex-Karl Burke; no win since 2023; sold for 22,000gns in January; must run as well as ever
46395-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-5
OR: 81
Days: 264
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 24 | Chs Chester | 6f Gd | 23yHc | 8-9 | 5/9 | Garfield Shadow (1½L) | 33/1 | 81 | 90 |
| 15 Jul 24 | Wdr Windsor | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-6 | 9/11 | Expert Agent (11L) | 15/2 | 82 | 59 |
| 17 Jun 24 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 33yHc | 9-2 | 3/6 | Salvuccio (3¼L) | 6/1 | 83 | 87 |
| 6 Jun 24 | Hay Haydock | 6f Gd | 43yHc | 9-4 | 6/8 | Riding Together (9¼L) | 6/1 | 85 | 68 |
| 8 May 24 | Chs Chester | 6f Gd | 33yHc | 9-4 | 4/14 | Garfield Shadow (1¾L) | 9/2 | 85 | 88 |
| 2 Apr 24 | Pon Pontefract | 6f Hy | 33yHc | 9-7 | 2/5 | James's Delight (6½L) | 15/2 | 86 | 81 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Two Class 4 sprint handicap wins last year; competitively weighted after five months off
00320-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-3
OR: 79
Days: 150
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 8-13 | 10/11 | Fiscal Policy (6L) | 12/1 | 79 | 70 |
| 24 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-9 | 2/12 | True Promise (1L) | 9/2 | 79 | 88 |
| 10 Oct 24 | Ayr Ayr | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-6 | 3/11 | Rousing Encore (1L) | 9/2 | 79 | 86 |
| 21 Sep 24 | Ayr Ayr | 6f GF | 2Hc | 9-2 | 10/22 | Alfa Kellenic (6¾L) | 12/1 | 81 | 75 |
| 17 Aug 24 | Rip Ripon | 6f Gd | 2Hc | 8-4 | 12/17 | Dare To Hope (7L) | 12/1 | 81 | 72 |
| 15 Aug 24 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 3Hc | 9-0 | 4/9 | Toca Madera (1¾L) | 17/2 | 81 | 90 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (0%)
Ex-Jack Channon; won two 6f Class 4 handicaps last term; sold for 20,000gns in October
45655-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-3
OR: 79
Days: 204
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 24 | Goo Goodwood | 6f Hy | 4Hc | 10-1 p | 5/9 | Solar Aclaim (10½L) | 9/4F | 81 | 59 |
| 13 Sep 24 | Sal Salisbury | 6f GS | 4Hc | 9-11 p | 5/10 | Bishop's Crown (2¾L) | 4/1J | 82 | 83 |
| 25 Aug 24 | Goo Goodwood | 6f GS | 2Hc | 8-9 p | 6/7 | Sergeant Wilko (4½L) | 7/2 | 83 | 81 |
| 19 Jul 24 | Ham Hamilton | 6f Gd | 2Hc | 8-13 p | 5/9 | Jordan Electrics (4L) | 11/2 | 84 | 83 |
| 4 Jul 24 | Hay Haydock | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-8 p | 4/11 | Sergeant Pep (1½L) | 2/1F | 84 | 90 |
| 15 Jun 24 | Yor York | 6f GS | 4Hc | 10-0 p | 3/20 | Holkham Bay (1¼L) | 100/30F | 83 | 90 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
D
14 x Distance Winner - Won 14 times before at this distance
Formerly smart handicapper; 15 wins from 94 starts including two victories over C&D
00900-
Age: 10
Weight: 9-3
OR: 79
Days: 180
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 24 | Cat Catterick | 6f Sft | 4Hc | 9-11 v | 10/11 | Count d'Orsay (8¼L) | 8/1 | 82 | 63 |
| 28 Sep 24 | Hay Haydock | 6f Sft | 3Hc | 9-11 v | 11/12 | Woven (19L) | 14/1 | 85 | 37 |
| 21 Sep 24 | Ayr Ayr | 6f GF | 2Hc | 9-9 v | 9/22 | Alfa Kellenic (6½L) | 33/1 | 88 | 83 |
| 17 Aug 24 | Rip Ripon | 6f Gd | 2Hc | 8-13 v | 17/17 | Dare To Hope (20L) | 12/1 | 90 | 39 |
| 3 Aug 24 | Goo Goodwood | 6f GF | 2Hc | 8-13 v | 18/25 | Get It (7½L) | 28/1 | 92 | 81 |
| 20 Jul 24 | Cur Curragh | 6.5f Gd | Hc | 9-7 v | 8/15 | Big Gossey (4½L) | 6/1 | 93 | 91 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Ex-Jack Channon; hasn't won since 2023 and needs to run as well as ever for new stable
24297-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
OR: 79
Days: 174
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 24 | Don Doncaster | 6f Sft | 4Hc | 9-6 | 7/8 | Fine Interview (18L) | 7/1 | 80 | 35 |
| 3 Oct 24 | Sal Salisbury | 6f Hy | 4Hc | 9-7 | 9/13 | Nariko (9¾L) | 14/1 | 81 | 63 |
| 19 Jun 24 | Rip Ripon | 6f Sft | 43yHc | 9-9 | 2/8 | Batal Zabeel (hd) | 5/2F | 79 | 85 |
| 6 Jun 24 | Hay Haydock | 6f Gd | 43yHc | 9-3 | 4/8 | Riding Together (4¼L) | 11/2 | 79 | 78 |
| 27 May 24 | Lei Leicester | 6f GS | 33yHc | 8-12 | 2/6 | Sergeant Wilko (½L) | 9/2 | 79 | 85 |
| 29 Jul 23 | Yor York | 6f Gd | 32yHc | 9-3 | 5/5 | Blue Prince (14L) | 7/4F | 82 | 45 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (0%)
Was useful for Harry Charlton including 6f novice win; needs to build on stable debut run
5415-6
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 78
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-3 | 6/9 | Jungle Land (3½L) | 28/1 | 79 | 79 |
| 12 Oct 24 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-11 | 5/9 | Crimson Sand (2L) | 9/4 | 80 | 86 |
| 17 Sep 24 | Red Redcar | 6f GF | 5Nv | 9-7 | 1/8 | Arabic Song (2½L) | 30/100F | 80 | 84 |
| 29 Aug 24 | Nby Newbury | 7f GF | 43yHc | 9-10 | 4/16 | North View (2½L) | 8/1 | 81 | 85 |
| 21 Jun 24 | Goo Goodwood | 8f Gd | 43yHc | 9-7 | 5/7 | Christian David (6½L) | 3/1F | 82 | 75 |
| 10 May 24 | Asc Ascot | 7f Gd | 23yHc | 8-10 | 4/5 | Arctic Thunder (4L) | 2/1J | 83 | 78 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Last win came over 7f in 2023, off since October; third behind Fortamour in this last term
03325-
Age: 10
Weight: 8-10
OR: 72
Days: 174
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 24 | Don Doncaster | 6f Sft | 4Hc | 9-0 p | 5/9 | Irish Nectar (3¼L) | 11/1 | 73 | 74 |
| 11 Oct 24 | Yor York | 7f Sft | 4Hc | 9-6 p | 2/18 | On The River (2L) | 12/1 | 72 | 77 |
| 1 Oct 24 | Ayr Ayr | 7f Gd | 4Hc | 9-6 p | 3/6 | Redarna (2¼L) | 6/1 | 72 | 74 |
| 20 Sep 24 | Ayr Ayr | 6f Gd | 2Hc | 9-7 p | 3/24 | Diligent Resdev (2L) | 22/1 | 72 | 78 |
| 7 Sep 24 | Thi Thirsk | 7f Gd | 4Hc | 9-1 p | 10/12 | Cruyff Turn (14L) | 20/1 | 72 | 45 |
| 17 Aug 24 | Rip Ripon | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-4 p | 13/16 | Grant Wood (11L) | 17/2 | 72 | 50 |
2
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D
Wobwobwob v
J: Oisin McSweeney 3
T: Adrian Paul Keatley
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
65790-
Age: 7
Weight: 9-8
OR: 84
Days: 173
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct 24 | Don Doncaster | 7f Sft | 3Hc | 9-5 v | 15/17 | Myal (17L) | 28/1 | 86 | 56 |
| 4 Oct 24 | Asc Ascot | 6f Sft | 2Hc | 8-6 v | 9/10 | Holkham Bay (5½L) | 14/1 | 88 | 82 |
| 28 Sep 24 | Hay Haydock | 6f Sft | 3Hc | 9-11 v | 7/12 | Woven (5½L) | 6/1 | 88 | 82 |
| 17 Aug 24 | Rip Ripon | 6f Gd | 2Hc | 8-12 v | 5/17 | Dare To Hope (3¾L) | 9/1 | 89 | 90 |
| 31 Jul 24 | Goo Goodwood | 7f GF | 3Hc | 9-11 v | 6/18 | Blue Prince (2½L) | 22/1 | 90 | 96 |
| 29 Jun 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-4 v | 12/14 | Wiltshire (10L) | 40/1 | 91 | 73 |
Verdict
Plenty to consider and WOBWOBWOB (nap) may be the pick. Cairn Gorm and Aberama Gold are others to look at.
Wobwobwob
Betting Forecast:
11/2 Fortamour,
6/1 Aberama Gold,
7/1 Mr Wagyu,
8/1 Wobwobwob,
Cairn Gorm,
9/1 Dakota Gold,
Valentine Catcher,
10/1 Rock Opera,
12/1 Tiriac,
14/1 Beyond Borders,
American Bay,
Danzan,
20/1 The Good Biscuit,
25/1 La Rochette
Relevant Tips
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