RACE CONDITIONS

FIRST RACE 2.25 - THE STERNE PROPERTIES SUPPORTING YORKSHIRE WOODEN SPOON APPRENTICE

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 19th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 10st Penalties, after May 13th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to May 18th, 2023, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). STERNE PROPERTIES LIMITED has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 14 entries at £35. - Closed May 15th, 2023.

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SECOND RACE 2.55 - THE HAMMOND ASSOCIATES CELEBRATES YORKSHIRE WOODEN SPOON NOVICE

STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for novice two yrs old. Enter by noon, May 15th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 19th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 3lb For each other race won 6lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). HAMMOND ASSOCIATES has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 18 entries at £50. - Closed May 15th, 2023.

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THIRD RACE 3.25 - THE ON-COURSE BOOKMAKERS WELCOME YOU TO RIPON MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the fifth £275. for maiden three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, May 15th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 19th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lb; 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb. THE On-Course Bookmakers have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a cash prize will be awarded to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 16 entries at £45. - Closed May 15th, 2023.

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FOURTH RACE 3.55 - THE WILLIAM HILL RIPON CHAMPION BONUS 2023 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6184 to the winning horse The second to receive £2900, the third £1450, the fourth £724, the fifth £362 and the sixth £181. for three yrs old only, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 19th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 13th, 2023, for each race won 6lb. THE RIPON RACECOURSE EXECUTIVE will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a cash prize will be awarded to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 21 entries at £60. - Closed May 15th, 2023.

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FIFTH RACE 4.25 - THE BRITISH EBF PREMIER FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510 and the fifth £755. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F eligible, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 19th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after May 13th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race The RIPON RACECOURSE EXECUTIVE will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a cash prize will be awarded to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of the European Breeders Fund. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 11 entries at £125. - Closed May 15th, 2023.

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SIXTH RACE 4.55 - THE RACING WELFARE MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4638 to the winning horse The second to receive £2175, the third £1088, the fourth £543, the fifth £271 and the sixth £135. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 19th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 13th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. The RIPON RACECOURSE EXECUTIVE will present a memento to the winning owner In addition a cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries at £45. - Closed May 15th, 2023.

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SEVENTH RACE 5.25 - THE GRAEME DAND @theformanalyst CELEBRATION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 19th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 13th, 2023, for each race won 6lb. The Friends of the late Graeme Dand have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will award a cash prize to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 19 entries, 1 at £7 and 18 at £35. - Closed May 15th, 2023.

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