RIPON STABLES CHAMPIONSHIP

POINTS SCORED AS FOLLOWS:

BEST TURNED OUT – 5 POINTS

WINNER – 4 POINTS

SECOND – 3 POINTS

THIRD – 2 POINTS

FOURTH – 1 POINT

THE TRADITIONAL FAMILY FUNDAY SUNDAY 21ST MAY MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

for maiden three yrs old

Total prize fund £8000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 31)

No Horse

1 TALHA (GB) (14)

Ch g Havana Grey - My Lea (IRE)

Owner: KHK Racing

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Race Description

This six furlong contest for three-year-old’s only is another maiden stakes - a race for horses that have yet to record a racecourse victory There are a variety of reasons why the older horses in this race could still be maidens. Stoutly bred horses are unlikely to be seen at their best over the shorter distances of their juvenile season whilst a setback or injury can curtail even the most precociously bred horse’s two-year-old career

9 7 (1)

Jockey: David Nolan

Form: 22-2

Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Has finished runner-up on all 3 outings so far, improving after 6 months off in 11-runner minor event at Doncaster (6f, heavy) a fortnight ago. Should be thereabouts once again.

2 TAWALLA (IRE) (16)

B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Afdhaad

Owner: Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum

Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket

9 7 (4)

Jockey: Callum Shepherd

Form: 6-2

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved from debut despite still looking a work in progress after 6 months off when second of 9 in minor event (14/1) at Catterick (5f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Open to further improvement as he gains experience.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

3 WILLIAM DEWHIRST (IRE) (31)

B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Two Pass (IRE)

Owner: Widdup, Nicol, Cleevely, Tocher, Barclay

Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

Sponsor: Spec-Tran

9 7 (3)

Jockey: Graham Lee

Form: 42

Breeder: Summerhill & Camas Park

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved from debut when second of 9 in minor event (10/1) at Pontefract (6f, heavy) 31 days ago, just failing having led briefly before the line. Should have more to offer. Engaged 6.40 Thirsk Thursday.

4 HARRIET’S ANGEL (GB) (10)

B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Via Lattea (IRE)

Owner: Mr Paul Turner

Trainer: Ed Dunlop, Newmarket

Sponsor: Tattersalls

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

9 2 (2)

Jockey: Hector Crouch

Form: 43

Breeder: Via Lattea Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced filly 16/1, built on debut promise while still looking far from the finished article when third of 8 in maiden at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 10 days ago. Open to progress.

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Betting Forecast:

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

2022: ORIGINTRAIL (IRE) 3 9 2 Paul Mulrennan 3-1 (Ben Haslam) 8 ran

13-8 Talha (GB), 9-4 William Dewhirst (IRE), 9-2 Tawalla (IRE), 5-1 Harriet’s Angel (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Tough to split these but TALHA has finished runner-up on each of his 3 outings so far and with further improvement not ruled out this looks a good opportunity for Richard Fahey’s charge to go a place better Tawalla (engaged Thirsk Thursday) was much improved from debut despite still looking a work in progress so he can give the selection most to think about, ahead of Harriet’s Angel.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TALHA 2.TAWALLA (IRE) 3.HARRIET’S ANGEL

Best Turned Out Horse

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HEALTH & SAFETY NOTICE

Ripon Racecourse requests that you observe all Health & Safety requirements whilst you are here today. Please do not stand in the aisles of the Grandstand as this could prevent access in an emergency. We would also request that only those that are disabled use the disabled viewing ramp and that parents keep a close eye on all children and prevent them from climbing the running rails and getting onto the actual racecourse.

We would like to remind racegoers that the first aid rooms are located at the rear of the Weighing Room and in the Course Enclosure Building.

THE RIPON RACES LADIES DAY 22ND JUNE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £9000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232.

(Penalty Value £4710.60) SS

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 31)

1 MANILA SCOUSE (GB) (563)

B g Aclaim (IRE) - Forever Excel (IRE)

Owner: Ambrose Turnbull & John Cruces

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

Race Description

This is a five furlongs handicap race for four-yearolds and upwards which have been rated from 56 to 75 In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than a lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 40 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 130.

4

Jockey: David Allan

Form: 5221/- D

Breeder: Wayne Clifford

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner Off 18 months (gelded in the interim) ahead of this handicap debut and it will be interesting to see what the market has to say.

2 GLORY FIGHTER (GB) (40)

B g Kyllachy - Isola Verde

Owner: Robert & Sheila Bradley

Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow

Sponsor: Industrial Racking Supplies Ltd

7 9 8 (2)

Jockey: Graham Lee

Form: 20006-3 D

Breeder: Mr & Mrs P. Hopper & Mr & Mrs M. Morris

TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form third of 10 in handicap (11/1) at Doncaster (5f, heavy) 40 days ago. Entitled to come on for that and he’s now 1lb lower.

3 REIGNING PROFIT (IRE) (7) 4

Ch g Profitable (IRE) - Reign (IRE)

Owner: The Chancers

Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington

Sponsor: Xre Construction Training Ltd

9 7 (4)

Jockey: James Sullivan

Form: 00-5115 D

Breeder: Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Two wins from 4 runs this year, the latest at Pontefract earlier this month. 10/3, fifth of 6 in handicap at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) 7 days ago. That was a Class 2 contest and he’s a big player back in 0-75 company. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 73 (+6)

4 LOTUS ROSE (GB) (13)

B f Showcasing - Ealaan (USA)

4 9 4 (5)

Jockey: Sam James

Owner: The Roses Partnership & R G Fell Form: 4100-03 CD

Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton

Sponsor: R & E Bamford Limited, OR8WELLNESS

Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Creditable third of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, soft, 40/1) 13 days ago. Likely to be in the thick of things once again off the same mark. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 70

5

GLORY HALLELUJAH (IRE) (18)

Ch g Cotai Glory - Island Vision (IRE)

Owner: Mr J Raybould & Mr S Perkins

Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton

Sponsor: Alexanders York

4 8 12 (3)

Jockey: Alex Jary (7)

Form: 1340-00 D

Breeder: Kangyu International Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW 9 3/4 lengths last of 10 to Reigning Profit in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good to soft, 40/1) 18 days ago. Looks set for another struggle.

6 JOHN KIRKUP (GB) (18)

Ch g Assertive - Bikini

Owner: Mrs Suzanne Kirkup & Mr Kevin Kirkup

Trainer: David Thompson, Darlington

Sponsor: THE OSTEOPATH KEVIN KIRKUP

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 64

8 8 11 (7)

Jockey: Paddy Mathers

Form: 06060-0 D

Breeder: W. M. Lidsey eighth of 10 to Reigning Profit in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good to soft, 15/2) 18 days ago. That run can be excused (always behind after anticipated the start and hitting the stalls) and he’s lurking on an attractive mark. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 63

TIMEFORM VIEW Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 8 1/2 lengths

7 JAMES WATT (IRE) (34)

B g Morpheus - Tomintoul Singer (IRE)

Owner: Mr M Hammond & partner

Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow

Sponsor: Tote

7 8 11 (1)

Jockey: Paul Hanagan

Form: 400-000 CD

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Twelfth of 16 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, soft, 22/1) 34 days ago. Others make more appeal. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 63

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: JAMES WATT (IRE) 6 9 9 Graham Lee 15-2 (Paul Midgley) 7 ran Blinkers worn by No 6. Visor worn by No 3, 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No 1.

Stewards Note: GLORY FIGHTER: Following its run on 2/4/2023 it was reported that the rider lost an iron.

JOHN KIRKUP: Following its run on 24/4/2023 it was reported that the horse’s impetuosity made it slow away Betting Forecast:

7-4 Reigning Profit (IRE), 9-2 Glory Fighter (GB), 5-1 Manila Scouse (GB), 6-1 Lotus Rose (GB), 13-2 John Kirkup (GB), 28-1 James Watt (IRE), 50-1 Glory Hallelujah (IRE)

REIGNING PROFIT came up short in a Class 2 race at Goodwood last week but will prove a tough nut to crack back in calmer waters here. Indeed, Ruth Carr’s charge was a decisive winner of back-to-back Pontefract handicaps prior to that and is taken to exploit this favourable mark (due to go up 6lb). A line can be drawn though John Kirkup’s reappearance spin and he could be the one for the forecast. Manila Scouse has been absent for 18 months but is worth a second look all the same.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.REIGNING PROFIT (IRE)

Race Result

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