not sure if your rotation was correct the first or second time. not familiar with the raptor, but if i guessed i'd say your second attempt you were cranking in the right direction, but the starter didn't have enough current to crank the motor. the other direction the starter just spins against a one way bearing.

first make sure the engine isn't flooded (remove plug and crank engine until fuel clears out). what size is your motor? if it still doesn't start try using a more powerful power source for your starter (like a car battery). most motorcycle sized batteries don't put out much juice for larger engines when they are new and have high compression (>.40ci).

another trick i do with my .60 engines before i start them: rotate the motor backwards until it stops on it's compression, then start it from that point. on your raptor you probably have to turn its flywheel to do this. the extra half a rotation helps the starter build the momentum to push past the compression.