Ripon Racecard – Wednesday 7th June

OFFICIALS & WELCOME

MEET THE TEAM

STEWARDS

Chief Steward Robert McCarthy

Stewards’ Panel Chair Colin Vickers

Trainee Stewards’ Panel Chair

Mike Goodfellow

Lyndsay Allan, Michael Eyre, Philipa Hardy

STARTERS

Jason Callaghan, Michael Reid

JUDGE

Di Clark

HANDICAPPER

Graeme Smith

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Karl Curran

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Alec Dent, David Cook, Graham Gray

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Mark Collins

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Richard Sutcliffe, Matt Butterell

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Dr Johnathan Bulman, Dr John Adams, Dr Elizabeth Kidger

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Mark Ryan

COMMENTATOR

Darren Owen

MANAGING DIRECTOR

James Hutchinson

CLERK OF THE COURSE

Jonathan Mullin

CLUB SECRETARY

Andrew Hutchinson

PATRONS

Colin Armstrong CMG, OBE

David Wilmot-Smith MBE

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TODAY’S RACING

FIRST RACE 5:37pm

The British EBF 40TH Anniversary Novice Stakes

SECOND RACE 6:10pm

The Yorkshire Accountants Ripon Restricted Novice Stakes

THIRD RACE 6:40pm

The Baker McVeigh Now Also In Middleham Handicap Stakes

FOURTH RACE 7:10pm

The Ripon Farm Services Handicap Stakes

FIFTH RACE 7:40pm

The weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap Stakes

SIXTH RACE 8:15pm

The Blossom Homecare Harrogate and Ripon Handicap Stakes

SEVENTH RACE 8:45pm

The Best Dressed Gentleman Wednesday 21ST June Handicap Stakes

INFORMATION

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TRACKFACTS

TODAY’S TIPS

LIZ BARKER Racecourse Administrator

JAMES HUTCHINSON Managing Director

JONATHAN MULLIN Operations + Marketing

SARA MARTIN Catering Manager AMY RYAN Raceday Presenter

CARL TONKS Head Groundsman

CHARLES YOUNG Raceday Administrator

JANE HUTCHINSON Commercial Manager

Hello and a very welcome to Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse for what promises to be a great evening of racing!

Our feature race this evening is the 6f weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap at 7.40 which features the two previous winners of the William Hill Great St Wilfrid, 2022 winner Intrinsic Bond and 2021 winner Justanotherbottle, who is also the 6f course record holder. Add to the mix Fortamour, a three-time winner here, Bay Breeze, who is unbeaten in three runs over course and distance and Twelfth Knight, who got the better of Fortamour here last time and the race looks very competitive indeed.

We have £6000 up for grabs in the William Hill Ripon Champion Bonus this season and the current leader, Another Baar, is on seven points with two wins and a third-place finish here already this season. Cockalorum has two Ripon wins to his credit this campaign and heads the chase with six points.

Wishing you a wonderful evening and we hope to see you again for our double header later this month. Our meeting on Wednesday evening 21st June features the Best Dressed Gentleman competition sponsored by Harrogate Town AFC and Ladies Day on Thursday 22nd June is always one of the highlights of the season with fantastic prizes from Grantley Hall and Jenny Roberts Millinery.

Very best regards.

JAMES HUTCHINSON Managing Director

WHERE TO EAT & DRINK

Here at Ripon Racecourse we have the following locations where food can be obtained along with various Mobile Concessions

CLUB DINING ROOM

CHAMPAGNE & SEAFOOD BAR

SILKS & SADDLES BAR

OWNERS & TRAINERS

FOUNTAINS SELF SERVICE

JIM JOEL BAR

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TRACKFACTS

A right-handed oval track, one mile five furlongs in extent, which joins the straight course five furlongs from the finish. The undulations in the straight do not favour big galloping types.

TOP COURSE TRAINERS

TOP COURSE TRAINERS

LEADING TRAINERS AT RIPON (2018-2023)

WITH RUNNERS:

T EASTERBY (78 wins from 550 runners, 14%) runs

MALIBU SUNRISE (5.37), SAM SARPHATI (6.10), HEADABOVETHEREST (6.40), CWENHILD and RIBKANA (7.10), BAY BREEZE (7.40), ALBEGONE (8.45).

D O’MEARA (43 wins from 263 runners, 16%) runs MUTASAWI (5.37), GULLIVER (7.40), SOUL SEEKER (8.45).

R FAHEY (33 wins from 237 runners, 14%) runs ALGHALIB (5.37).

W HAGGAS (20 wins from 57 runners, 35%) runs RUBELLITE (7.10).

TRAINERS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

C JOHNSTON (17 wins from 76 runners, 22%) runs KING ME (6.10), LUDO’S LANDING (6.40), PATRIOT’S CHOICE and BLUE ANTARES (7.10), HAIZOOM (8.15).

R VARIAN (9 wins from 48 runners, 19%) runs YOUNG AND FUN (6.40).

T EASTERBY (8 wins from 87 runners, 9%) runners listed above

P MIDGLEY (6 wins from 23 runners, 26%) runs BIRKENHEAD (8.45).

CLASSYTIPS

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS

LEADING JOCKEYS AT RIPON (2018-2023) WITH RIDES:

D ALLAN (52 wins from 270 rides, 19%) rides

MALIBU SUNRISE (5.37), SAM SARPHATI (6.10), HEADABOVETHEREST (6.40), RIBKANA (7.10), BAY BREEZE (7.40), OASIS PRINCE (8.15), ALBEGONE (8.45).

D TUDHOPE (35 wins from 148 rides, 24%) rides ROGUE SEA (6.10), RUBELLITE (7.10), SOUL SEEKER (8.45).

J FANNING (17 wins from 120 rides, 14%) rides

PAGE THREE (6.10), BLUE ANTARES (7.10), HAIZOOM (8.15).

J HART (16 wins from 123 rides, 13%) rides

KING ME (6.10), HOPE TO DANCE (7.10).

JOCKEYS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

J FANNING (13 wins from 39 rides, 33%) rides listed above.

P MULRENNAN (7 wins from 39 rides, 18%) rides PALIO (6.10), LASER GUIDED (6.40), LORD CAPRIO (8.15).

F NORTON (7 wins from 28 rides, 25%) rides LUDO’S LANDING (6.40), PATRIOT’S CHOICE (7.10).

B GARRITTY (6 wins from 28 rides, 21%) rides MUST CATCH UP (7.10).

The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 7.10 BARROLO (down 2 grades); 7.10 HOPE TO DANCE (down 2).

FANCYTHAT

P MIDGLEY won the 8.45 race in 2021 and 2022. The stable is represented by Birkenhead in the race today.

LONGEST TRAVELLERS

MUST CATCH UP (7.10) trained by P Robson, Hawick, distance of 248 miles

PALIO (6.10) trained by A King, Barbury Castle, distance of 233 miles

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 5th June

RACE 1

Richard Fahey lifted this prize 12 months ago with subsequent Prix de l’Abbaye winner The Platinum Queen and he could repeat the dose with ALGHALIB. The son of No Nay Never, a 160,000-euro purchase, should not lack forspeed on his racecourse debut and is, perhaps crucially, drawn high. Desert Master would hold every chance if returning to the form that saw him chase home Ziggy’s Phoenix over C&D in April, while Knicks heads the remainder.

WIN: ALGHALIB

RACE 2

DANGER: DESERT MASTER

Having bolted up on his racecourse debut in April, ROGUE SEA lost nothing in defeat when finishing second to an improver at Nottingham last month. Tom Clover’s colt sets the standard with an official rating of 83 and is likely to be difficult to beat, providing he handles conditions which are the fastest he will have encountered to date. Blinkered for the first time and upped in trip, King Me could take a step forward, while Page Three can chase them home.

WIN: ROGUE SEA

RACE 3

DANGER: KING ME

Despite being repeatedly short of room from the two furlong marker, LUDO’S LANDING powered home to strike at Carlisle on Friday. Charlie Johnston’s charge must saddle a 6lb penalty for that success, but that might not stop him if arriving in the same mood. Flame Spirit made a winning handicap debut at Wolverhampton last time out and he merits respect back on the turf, while it would be no surprise to see improvement from the Simon & Ed Crisford-trained Laser Guided.

WIN: LUDO’S LANDING

RACE 4

DANGER: : FLAME SPIRIT

It could be worth siding with CONCEITO off a break, given she remains unexposed and is fancied to build on her three runs from last season. She sports first-time cheekpieces for her handicap bow and warrants a market check, along with Rockonmecca, who steps up in trip following a fair third at Musselburgh most recently. Patriot’s Choice is another to bear in mind.

WIN: CONCEITO

RACE 5

DANGER: ROCKONMECCA

Only narrowly denied over 5f at this track in April, a drop in class can see INTRINSIC BOND defy a 2lb rise here and Tracy Waggott’s six-year-old appears the one to beat. However, he is now rated 4lb above his last winning mark, which came over C&D last August, so Bay Breeze can give him plenty to think about off 4lb higher for his latest success atThirsk. Recent C&D winnerTwelfth Knight completes the shortlist.

WIN: INTRINSIC BOND

RACE 6

DANGER: BAY BREEZE

Previous course winner LORD CAPRIO is effective under both codes of racing and he appeals strongly in a race that might well be run to suit. Oasis Prince strikes as a prime candidate to set a decent tempo, which would play to the strengths of the selection given his penchant for swooping late with his challenge. Haizoom is back on a winning mark and is also of interest on debut for Charlie Johnston.

WIN: LORD CAPRIO

RACE 7

DANGER: OASIS PRINCE

BIRKENHEAD is competitively weighted and can hold sway over old rivals, Albegone (seventh) and Soul Seeker (thirteenth), who were both behind the selection when he won off this mark at York last summer. Having already proven he still has lots to offer by going in again on the all-weather on his penultimate start, the Paul Midgley-trained gelding looks the one to be with here. Mereside Angel and Caribbean Sunset both have scope and are feared most.

WIN: BIRKENHEAD

DANGER: MERESIDE ANGEL

7 PEPPER LANE (27)

Ch m Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Maid To Matter

Owner: MrsLynneLumley&MrKNicholson

Trainer: DavidO’Meara,Nawton

Sponsor: ConorJ.C.Parsons&BrianM.Parsons

5 8 9 (6)

Jockey: Graham Gibbons

Form: 600100 C

Breeder:D.J.Lumley(Builders)

TIMEFORMVIEW Bounced right back to bestwhen landing Great St Wilfred forsuccessiveyearrunning inAugust. No excuses inYork Listed race last time and hasn’t stayed on previous tries over 7f StarRatingHHHHH Official BHARating 99

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1 Owner’s Colours (illustration)

2 Saddle Cloth Number

3 Name of Horse

4 Sire

5 Birthplace of Horse (if not GB)

6 No. of Days since last ran

7 Dam

8 Age

9 Weight (st lbs)

10 Draw

11 Form Guide

12 Owner

13 Trainer & location of training establishment

14 Breeder

15 Sponsor (If relevant)

16 Form

/ = New Season - = New Year

Bold type shows all weather form

C = Course Winner

D = Distance Winner

CD = Course & Distance Winner

BF = Beaten Favourite

17 Jockey

STAR RATING EXPLAINED

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

OFFICIAL BHA RATING

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

RIPON STABLES CHAMPIONSHIP

POINTS SCORED AS FOLLOWS:

BEST TURNED OUT – 5 POINTS

WINNER – 4 POINTS

SECOND – 3 POINTS

THIRD – 2 POINTS

FOURTH – 1 POINT

FIRST RACE 5.37

THE BRITISH EBF 40TH ANNIVERSARY NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

for novice two yrs old

Total prize fund £9000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859;Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (PenaltyValue £4710.60) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

(FOR CONDITIONS OFTHIS RACE SEE PAGE 31)

1 ALGHALIB (IRE) (-)

B c No Nay Never (USA) - Hergame

Owner: AlMohamediya Racing and Fawzi Nass

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

RACE DESCRIPTION

This five furlongs Novice Stakes is restricted to two-year-olds who are EBF eligible but in order to take part all of the runners must meet certain conditions. Unlike a maiden, which is restricted to horses yet to record a victory, winning horses which have run in a maximum of six races are eligible to run. Weights are set according to sex before previous winners are allocated penalties depending on the level at which they have been successful.

Jockey: David Nolan

Form:

Breeder: Lynch Bages Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 15. €160,000 yearling, No Nay Never colt. Dam, French 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Yakaba out of 6.5f-1m winner

Likely type.

2 BILOXI BOY (IRE) (26)

B c Kodiac - Scarlet Pimpernel

Owner: Timmins, Rhodes, Burke & partner

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Sponsor: KB Spigot Ltd

9 7 (2)

Jockey: Richard Oliver

Form: 3

Breeder: Pat Beirne & Tally Ho Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW 88,000 gns Kodiac colt. Half-brother to 7f winner River Chorus and 2-y-o 5f winner Sioux Spirit. Dam, 12.5f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 7f Scarlet Runner 3/1, last of 3 in maiden at Nottingham (5f, heavy) on debut 26 days ago.

3 DESERT MASTER (GB) (26)

B c Blue Point (IRE) - Al Fareej (IRE)

Owner: Mr Saif Ali

Trainer: James Tate, Newmarket

9 7 (3)

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez

Form: 22 BF

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 4/6, second of 3 in maiden at Nottingham (5f, heavy) 26 days ago, met some trouble. Worth another chance to confirm debut promise. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating -

4

DOCTOR VUBY (IRE) (-)

B c Footstepsinthesand - Rohesia

Jockey: Shane Gray

Owner: Middleham Park Southbank Scott Westy Form:

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing

9 7 (8)

Breeder: Mr Patrick Cosgrove

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 21. €17,500 foal, £20,000 yearling, £52,000 2-y-o, Footstepsinthesand colt.

Half-brother to 3 winners, including 5f winner Pepper Streak and 6f winner Super Bonus. Dam maiden half-sister to very smart sprinter Astrophysical Jet. Wears tongue strap. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

5 INVINCIBLE ROYALE (IRE) (-)

9 7 (5)

B c Inns of Court (IRE) - Ponty Royale (IRE)

Inns Court

Owner: D Lowe & S Hoyland

Trainer: David Loughnane, Tern Hill

Sponsor: Dave Loughnane Racing

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER.

Jockey:

Form:

Breeder: Ringfort Dave Ra

6 KNICKS (IRE) (-)

B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Katla (IRE)

Owner: Amo Racing Limited

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Sponsor: Sports Invest UK Ltd

Breeder: Ringfort Stud Ltd

Star RatingIIIII Official BHA Rating -

9 7 (6)

Jockey: Sam James

Form:

Breeder: John Grogan & Irish National Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 23. $70,000 foal, Invincible Spirit colt. Brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Mount Ruapehu and half-brother to 2-y-o 1m winner Sappho and useful winner up to 10.3f Mr Excellency Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs).

7 MUTASAWI (IRE) (-)

B c Magna Grecia (IRE) - Dikta Del Mar (SPA)

Owner: AlMohamediya Racing

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

9 7 (4)

Jockey: Jason Watson

Form:

Breeder: Corrin Stud & Upper Farm Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 27. 48,000 gns foal, $80,000 yearling, Magna Grecia colt. Dam 2-y-o 4f/5f winner Stable’s first-timers usually supported.

Rating

Official BHA Rating -

8 LOUELLA (IRE) (18)

B f Invincible Army (IRE) - All On Red (IRE)

Owner: Mr David Swales

Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton

Sponsor: Or8Wellness

9

Jockey: Jonny Peate (3)

Form: 50

Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud

2 (7)

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in maiden (28/1) at Thirsk (5f, good) 18 days ago.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

9 MALIBU SUNRISE (GB) (-)

Ch f Twilight Son - Midnight Malibu (IRE)

Owner: Mr D. A. West & Partner

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

Jockey: David Allan

Form:

9

2 (1)

Breeder: Habton Racing & Mr & Mrs D. West

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 5. Twilight Son filly Dam multiple 5f winner (including at 2 yrs)

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: THE PLATINUM QUEEN (IRE) 2 9 2 Oisin Orr 10-3 (Richard Fahey) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4.

Betting Forecast:

11-4 Desert Master (GB), 9-2 Alghalib (IRE), 11-2 Biloxi Boy (IRE), Knicks (IRE), 7-1 Mutasawi (IRE),

12-1 Malibu Sunrise (GB), 28-1 Louella (IRE), 33-1 Doctor Vuby (IRE)

DESERT MASTER had excuses at Nottingham last month so is worth another chance to confirm the promise of his debut second over C&D, form which is backed up by the timefigure. Expensive yearling Alghalib is the pick of the newcomers ahead of Knicks before market clues.

POSITION OF STALLS

Straight courSe & 2 mileS - Stand Side round courSe - inSide rail

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THE YORKSHIRE ACCOUNTANTS RIPON RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE)

for novice three, four and five yrs old

Total prize fund £9000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3840; Second £1920; Third £960; Fourth £480. (Penalty Value £4860) SS (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 31)

1 PAGE THREE (USA) (33)

B f Dialed In (USA) - Pin Up (IRE)

Owner: Weldspec Glasgow Limited

Trainer: Keith Dalgleish, Carluke

Sponsor: Weldspec Baku Limited

RACE DESCRIPTION

This contest is a Restricted Novice Stakes, this time run over a distance of one mile and two furlong. There are a variety of reasons why the three, four and five-year-olds in this race are still light on experience. 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

4 9 11 (2)

Jockey: Joe Fanning

Form: 32

Breeder: St. Elias Stables LLC

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort. 6/4, second of 8 in maiden at Newcastle (12.4f) 33 days ago. Likely to improve again and she’s a big player switched to turf Star

2 ROGUE SEA (GB) (26)

B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Tarfasha (IRE)

Owner: The Rogues Gallery

Trainer: Tom Clover, Newmarket

Sponsor: T Clover Racing Limited

3 9 9 (5)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 12

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning debut in 15-runner novice at Yarmouth in April. 5/4, second of 6 in novice event at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) 26 days ago, losing little in defeat under a penalty Well bred and open to further progress. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 83

3 CIG (IRE)

(-)

B g Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Eoz (IRE)

Owner: Julie and David R Martin and Dan Hall

Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham

Sponsor: Tote

3 9 2 (6)

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez

Form:

Breeder: Peter & Sandra McCarthy

TIMEFORM VIEW Fascinating Rock gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 9f winner Ajero and winner up to 1m Cat Hunter. Dam 1 1/2m winner who should have stayed 1 3/4m. Wears hood.

4 KING ME (GB) (210)

B g Kingman - Gemstone (IRE)

3 9 2 (1)

Jockey: Jason Hart

Owner: Mr Jaber Abdullah Form: 250-

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

Breeder: Highclere Stud & ORS Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Ridden with more restraint and took a backward step when eighth of 14 in maiden at Kempton (8f). Off 7 months. Significantly up in trip and blinkered for first time. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 77

5 SAM SARPHATI (GB) (8)

B g New Approach (IRE) - Precious Diamond (USA)

Owner: The Penhill Stud Syndicate

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Sponsor: Penhill Stud

3 9 2 (4)

Jockey: David Allan

Form: 0

Breeder: Penhill Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW New Approach gelding Dam unraced. Unable to land a blow starting out at Redcar last week.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

6 PALIO (IRE) (20) (2lb) 3 9 0 (3)

B g Vadamos (FR) - Figurante (IRE)

Owner: Alan King & Anthony Bromley

Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle

Sponsor: Goodwin Racing Ltd

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

Form: 5

Breeder: Mount Coote Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off a big price and shaped very well when fifth of 11 in novice event at Salisbury (9.9f, good to firm) on debut 20 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Will improve Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: POPTRONIC 3 9 4 Sam James 15-8 (K R Burke) 6 ran Hood worn first time by No 3. Blinkers worn first time by No 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No 4. Stewards Note:

PALIO: Following its run on 18/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away. Betting Forecast:

ONE MILE, TWO FURLONGS ABOUT 190 YARDS

A small field but a trio of promising types in PAGE THREE, Rogue Sea and Palio. The first-named runner has displayed plenty of ability both starts on the AW and just about shades the verdict switched to turf.

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THE BAKER MCVEIGH NOW ALSO IN MIDDLEHAM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old

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 LUDO’S LANDING (IRE) (5)

B g Kodiac - Most Beautiful

Owner: Phil & Jude Jones

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a one mile race for three-year-olds 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.

Jockey: Franny Norton

Form: 044-361 D

Breeder: Armitage Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW 6/1 and blinkered for 1st time, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Carlisle (7.8f,

ft)

days ago, easily Can follow up under a penalty Star

2 YOUNG AND FUN (GB) (44)

B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Crimson Rosette (IRE)

Owner: Mr Masaaki Matsushima

Trainer: Roger Varian, Newmarket

9 11 (4)

Jockey: Raul Da Silva

Form: 021-53

Breeder: Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner 9/2, third of 4 in handicap at Windsor (10f, heavy) 44 days ago. Might get back on track returned to a sounder surface.

3

FLAME

SPIRIT (IRE) (15)

Ch c Iffraaj - Spirit of Cuba (IRE)

Owner: Mr Saeed Manana

Trainer: James Tate, Newmarket

9 10 (5)

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez

Form: 5-53351

Breeder: Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 16/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 15 days ago, well positioned. Still not fully exposed and should go well again.

4 LASER GUIDED (IRE) (36)

B c Kingman - Cercle d’Or (IRE)

Owner: Victorious Racing

Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket

Sponsor: Gainsborough Thoroughbreds Limited

9

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

Form: 6-22

9 (6)

Breeder: Fleche D’Or Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort. Tongue strap on for 1st time, second of 5 in maiden at Newcastle (10.2f, 13/8) 36 days ago, having run of race Back down in trip. Makes handicap debut. Open to improvement and worthy of interest.

5 NEW TYCOON (IRE) (237)

B g Cotai Glory - Diamond Finesse (IRE)

Owner: Coverdale Stud

Trainer: James Horton, Middleham

Sponsor: Manor House Farm

9 5 (1)

Jockey: P. J. McDonald

Form: 046-

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 11 in maiden at Chelmsford City (7f, 15/2). Off 7 months. Makes handicap debut. May do better and is worth monitoring in the betting.

6 DUKE OF WYBOURNE (IRE) (16) 9 5 (9)

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Bahaarah (IRE)

Owner: The Dandymen

Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton

Sponsor: Alexanders York

Jockey: Rowan Scott

Form: 2-46255

Breeder: Ballyhane

TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 5 in maiden at Redcar (8f, good to soft, 15/2) 16 days ago. Needs to bounce back.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 71

7 RIEVAULX RAVER (IRE) (17) 9 3 (7)

B g Elzaam (AUS) - Juste Pour Moi (IRE)

Owner: Fell, Collier & Birkett

Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton

Sponsor: Or8Wellness

Jockey: Sam James

Form: 36-3533 CD

Breeder: Castlefarm Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Respectable third of 7 in handicap at this course (9.8f, good to firm, 22/1) 17 days ago. Can’t be discounted.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 69

8 HEADABOVETHEREST (IRE) (56) 9 1 (2)

Ch g Churchill (IRE) - Evangelical

Owner: Mr E. A. Brook

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

Jockey: David Allan

Form: 06-0

Breeder: Mr Frank Fahy

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 18/1, last of 10 in minor event at Catterick (7f, heavy) 56 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Others have achieved more. Star

9 LEAP YEAR LAD (IRE) (16) 9 0 (8)

Gr or Ro g Havana Grey - Skeleton (IRE)

Owner: My Vein Clinic Syndicate 1

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Sponsor: She Swings Limited

Jockey: Shane Gray

Form: 422314 D

Breeder: B. Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Hamilton in May 5/2, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, good) 16 days ago. Should continue to give a good account. Star

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2022: HEAD CHEF (IRE) 3 9 10 Daniel Tudhope 13-2 (David O’Meara) 6 ran

Blinkers worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 7.

Running for the first time since Gelding No 5.

Betting Forecast:

5-2 Ludo’s Landing (IRE), 4-1 Laser Guided (IRE), 9-2 Flame Spirit (IRE), 11-1 Young And Fun (GB), Leap Year Lad (IRE), 12-1 New Tycoon (IRE), 16-1 Rievaulx Raver (IRE), 28-1 Duke of Wybourne (IRE), Headabovetherest (IRE)

LUDO’S LANDING quickened up in taking style when scoring at Carlisle last week and he’s worth a chance to follow up. Laser Guided is a danger with improvement likely on handicap bow. Flame Spirit is also of interest.

BEST TURNED OUT HORSE

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THE RIPON FARM SERVICES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for three yrs old

Total prize fund £7000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181.

(Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 31) No Horse

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a one mile handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 55 To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have run at least three times in a Flat race in Britain, or have run in no more than two Flat races run in Britain and won at least one of them. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 55 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 50.

1 BLUE ANTARES (IRE) (19) 9 9 (8)

Ch c Frankel - Scarlett Rose

Owner: Mr Pat Fitzsimons

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

Jockey: Joe Fanning

Form: 00-66

Breeder: Oak Lodge Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Not seen to best effect when sixth of 9 on handicap debut at Hamilton (9.2f, good to firm, 9/2) 19 days ago, snatched up 2f out. Remains early days for this well-bred colt, so he could yet do better.

2 ROCKONMECCA (IRE) (23)

B f El Kabeir (USA) - Wings of The Rock (IRE)

Owner: Mr David T. J. Metcalfe

Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington

Sponsor: Denton Hall Racing Ltd

9 7 (6)

Jockey: Connor Beasley

Form: 603-43

Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Has made the frame in handicaps both starts this season, third of 9 at Musselburgh (7.2f, good, 5/1) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time as she goes up in trip Can open her account.

3 BARROLO (GB) (257)

Gr g Havana Grey - Belatorio (IRE)

Owner: The Weighting Game

Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Sponsor: Herbs Unlimited

9 6 (4)

Jockey: Sam James

Form: 000-

Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, eleventh of 12 in maiden at Haydock (6f, good) on his final outing in September. Off 7 months (gelded) and potential improver now upped in trip for his handicap bow.

4

MUST CATCH UP (GB) (42)

Ch f Showcasing - Madame Paco

Owner: Mr P. Robson

Trainer: Paul Robson, Hawick

9 3 (3)

Jockey: Billy Garritty

Form: 00-055

Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Making her first start on turf, again showed little when fifth of 7 in handicap at Catterick (7f, soft, 20/1) 42 days ago. Looks to be up against it.

5 RIBKANA (IRE) (6)

B f Ribchester (IRE) - Simkana (IRE)

Owner: MR D F & MR R C SHEDDEN & PARTNER

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

Jockey: David Allan

Form: 050-520

cial BHA Rating 49

9 2 (9)

Breeder: Denis McDonnell

TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time, failed to back up her previous runner-up effort when tenth of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (9f, good to soft, 20/1) 6 days ago. Headgear is quickly discarded.

6

RUBELLITE (IRE) (3)

B f Iffraaj - Posh Claret

Owner: Mr Adrian Whittingham

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 48

9 2 (10)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 05660

Breeder: Grasshopper Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Upped further in trip. fared no better when eighth of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm, 5/1) 3 days ago. However, could find improvement for her leading yard with cheekpieces now on 1st time.

7 PATRIOT’S

CHOICE

(IRE) (50)

B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Dingle View (IRE)

Owner: Kingsley Park 30

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 48

9 0 (2)

Jockey: Franny Norton

Form: 000

Breeder: Rockfield Farm

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in a trio of all-weather maidens this year, last of 9 at Southwell (8.1f, 150/1) 50 days ago. Needs to leave previous form well behind making turf/handicap debut.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 43

8

CONCEITO (GB) (282)

B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Ojai (IRE)

Owner: Wood Hall Stud Limited

Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket

Sponsor: Wood Hall Stud Limited

9

0 (5)

Jockey: Dylan Hogan

Form: 000-

Breeder: Wood Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in 3 starts last August, last of 10 in minor event at Southwell (5f, 200/1) when last seen. Up in trip as she now goes handicapping with cheekpieces on 1st time Watch for market clues.

9

CWENHILD (GB) (294)

B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Dawreya (IRE)

Owner: MR AMBROSE TURNBULL & PARTNER

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

9 0 (1)

Jockey: James Sullivan

Form: 06005-

Breeder: Richard Milner (Shropshire) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Not much encouragement in her 5 outings last year, 33/1, last of 5 in nursery at Musselburgh (1m, good) in August. Major improvement required after 9 months off

10

HOPE TO DANCE (GB)

B f Equiano (FR) - High On Light

Owner: Mr D. G. Pryde

Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk

Sponsor: Tote

(18)

9 0 (7)

Jockey: Jason Hart

Form: 0-00

Breeder: D. G. Pryde

TIMEFORM VIEW Upped in trip, again raced keenly when last of 7 in minor event at Thirsk (12f, good, 66/1) 18 days ago. Significantly back down in distance as she makes her first start in a handicap.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

cial BHA Rating 32

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2, 6, 8. Running for the first time since Gelding No 3.

Stewards Note:

BLUE ANTARES: Following its run on 19/5/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Betting Forecast:

7-2 Rockonmecca (IRE), Rubellite (IRE), 6-1 Blue Antares (IRE), 8-1 Patriot’s Choice (IRE), Conceito (GB), 12-1 Barrolo (GB), 14-1 Ribkana (IRE), 18-1 Hope To Dance (GB), 33-1 Must Catch Up (GB), 40-1 Cwenhild (GB) PLAY

ROCKONMECCA has shown improved form sent handicapping this season, running well when third at Musselburgh last time, so she can continue her progress in first-time cheekpieces to get off the mark. Blue Antares should still have more to offer on only his second start in a handicap and could be the main danger, ahead of Rubellite.

RESULT

BEST TURNED OUT HORSE

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HBLB CONTRIBUTIONS 2023

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £348,910 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from May to August 2023.

MODERN GREATs Prints

Eight sprinters have been declared for race five on this evening’s card, the weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap, a class 3 (0-95) contest over six furlongs and five of the octet are previous course-and-distance winners.

One of those is top-weight Intrinsic Bond, who won the Great St Wilfrid Handicap at this venue last August. Now just 4lbs higher, Tracy Waggott’s six-year-old ran well over a furlong shorter and on softer ground, at this track in late-April. Only grabbed late on, he finished runner-up in this corresponding race last year and ought to appreciate both going back up in distance and the sounder surface. Connor Beasley is back on board for the first time since that Great St Wilfrid success

The 2021 Great St Wilfrid went the way of Justanotherbottle, who has only won twice since, both over this course-and-distance. He was a long way behind Intrinsic Bond here earlier in the season and also when fifth when attempting to defend that Great St Wilfrid crown last August, but he has plummeted in the weights since and is another who should appreciate the drier conditions. A course specialist, he could bounce back to form this evening, as he often takes a run or two to reach his peak.

Bottom-weight Fortamour is another of the previous course-anddistance winners, although Ben Haslam’s seven-year-old has finished behind both Bay Breeze and Twelfth Knight in races at this track already this year That pair are improving four-year-olds who arrive here on the back of recent wins, so have to be respected, with Twelfth Knight having won two of his three starts for trainer Ruth Carr The Haatef gelding appears to be on a roll and has more scope for improvement than most, having had just 13 starts on turf He is just 2lbs higher than when beating Fortamour by a length a month ago

The nine-year-old Gulliver represents David O’Meara, but his winless run goes back to October 2020, whilst It Just Takes Time and Leap Abroad complete the line-up The former ran well when fourth over a shade further at York’s Dante meeting recently and seems versatile in terms of ground, whilst the latter – who carries the silks of Middleham Park Racing – hails from the stable of Paul & Oliver Cole and has been in consistent form this season, in three starts at Newmarket (twice) and Newbury.

The son of Gregorian has dropped to a mark of 87, which was his last winning mark, with that victory coming at Newmarket just under a year ago. Another lightly-raced four-year-old, he has plenty more to offer and is another who will likely improve for meeting quicker ground. Apprentice jockey Mohammed Tabti continues in the saddle.

Paul Ferguson

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FIFTH RACE 7.40

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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £18000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £7313; Second £3658;Third £1829; Fourth £914; Fifth £457; Sixth £229. (PenaltyValue £9277.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

(FOR CONDITIONS OFTHIS RACE SEE PAGE 31)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a six furlongs handicap race for four-yearolds and upwards which have been rated from 76 to 95 Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 6lb.

1 INTRINSIC BOND (GB) (39) 6

B g Intrinsic - Misu Billy

Owner: Mr David Tate & Mr Daniel Lawson

Trainer: Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor

Sponsor: Tote

Jockey: Connor Beasley

Form: 100-002 CD

Breeder: David Tate

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last season, including in the Great St Wilfrid here in August. Back to form when second of 10 in handicap at this course (5f, heavy, 11/1) 39 days ago and rates as a leading player if in same form, albeit consistency isn’t his strong point.

2 JUSTANOTHERBOTTLE (IRE) (18) 9

Ch g Intense Focus (USA) - Duchess K (IRE)

Owner: Mr Steve Ryan & Mr M J Tedham

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Sponsor: Santry Ltd

9 7

(1)

Jockey: Tom Eaves

Form: 250-600 CD

Breeder: John O’Connor

TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner hasn’t yet fired in as many outings this term but is now 10lb below last winning mark and shouldn’t be discounted on return to Ripon. Star

3 IT JUST TAKES TIME (IRE) (19)

Br g Power - War Bride (GER)

Owner: Go Alfresco Racing Partners

Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Sponsor: Riverlynx Ltd

5 9 5 (7)

Jockey: Jonny Peate (3)

Form: 66-0314 D BF

Breeder: Gervin Creaner

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable sort scored at Thirsk last month before making the frame in a 20-runner event at York (7f, good to firm, 4/1) 19 days ago. Should continue to give a good account.

4 GULLIVER (GB) (21)

B g Sayif (IRE) - Sweet Coincidence

Owner: Withernsea Thoroughbred Limited

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

9 9 4 (8)

Jockey: Jason Watson

Form: 06000-0 D

Breeder: S. A. Douch

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2020 and offered little on his return when seventeenth of 21 in handicap (28/1) at York (6f, firm) 21 days ago. Becoming well handicapped but others make more appeal on balance.

5 LEAP ABROAD (IRE) (18) 4

B g Gregorian (IRE) - Norfolk Broads (IRE)

Owner: Middleham Park Racing CIV, Cole & Deacon

Trainer: Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe

Sponsor: P. F. I. Cole Ltd

9 2 (6)

Jockey: Mohammed Tabti (7)

Form: 211-444 D

Breeder: E. Phelan

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed his final 2 outings in 2022 and has continued in good form since his return, making the frame in all 3 outings this year, most recently when fourth of 18 in handicap at Newbury (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Remains on handy mark and has to be taken seriously under regular claimer Star Ra

6 BAY

BREEZE (GB) (18)

B g Buratino (IRE) - Midnight Mojito

Owner: Mr D. A. West & Partner

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

87

4 9 1 (3)

Jockey: David Allan

Form: 20-0121 CD

Breeder: Habton Farms

Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Thirsk (6f, good, 16/1) 18 days ago. Now racing from career-high mark but foolish to discount after recent efforts. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 86

TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner 2 wins from 4 runs this year

7 TWELFTH KNIGHT (IRE) (26) 4 9 0 (5)

B g Haatef (USA) - Balm

Owner: Mrs N. Padgett

Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington

Sponsor: XRE Construction Training Ltd

Jockey: James Sullivan

Form: 604-101 CD

Breeder: Castlegrove Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Redcar in April before producing a career best to land an 8-runner handicap at this C&D (heavy, 13/2) 26 days ago by length from Fortamour Still not long with this yard and has form on quicker ground, so is another who holds solid claims

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 85

SIX FURLONGS

8

FORTAMOUR (IRE) (19)

B g Es Que Love (IRE) - Kathy Sun (IRE)

Owner: Chris Cleevely & Racing Knights

7 8 9 (4)

Jockey: Andrew Mullen

Form: 5-05420 CD

Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham Breeder: D. Ryan, D. S. Ryan & R. A. Williams

Sponsor: Instawood Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner Chased home Twelfth Knight here in April before running respectably to finish seventh of 20 in handicap at York (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Solid frame claims.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 80

2022: TINTO 6 9 4 Connor Beasley 13-2 (Michael Dods) 9 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.

Betting Forecast:

4-1 Intrinsic Bond (GB), 9-2 Leap Abroad (IRE), 5-1 It Just Takes Time (IRE), 6-1 Bay Breeze (GB), 15-2 Twelfth Knight (IRE), 11-1 Fortamour (IRE), 12-1 Justanotherbottle (IRE), 14-1 Gulliver (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

An 8-runner field but a really competitive sprint handicap, with the reliable LEAP ABROAD fancied to continue his good spell and take advantage of some relatively lenient handicapping following another creditable effort at Newbury. It Just Takes Time is another likeable sort and is much respected after a sound placed effort at the Dante meeting, whilst least year’s Great St Wilfrid winner Intrinsic Bond also makes appeal after another good effort here last time.

BEST TURNED OUT HORSE

A representative of Ripon Racecourse will select the best turned out for this race and present a trophy to winning connections.

SIXTH RACE 8.15

THE BLOSSOM HOMECARE HARROGATE AND RIPON 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. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 31) No Horse

1 HAIZOOM (GB) (24)

Ch m Sea The Stars (IRE) - Sortita (GER)

Owner: Mr J. S. Morrison

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Sponsor: Tote, Johnston Racing Ltd

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a two miles handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 56 to 75 Like most handicaps on the flat this race is also open to horses that are rated below that particular band. However, all handicaps stipulate a minimum weight of 8st 4lb and no runner can carry less than that, irrespective of how low their rating is. This is often described as ‘running from out of the handicap’ and is considered a disadvantage.

about TWO MILES

5 9 10 (1)

Jockey: Joe Fanning

Form: 026-463 CD

Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 11/1, wasted no time getting back on track when third of 12 in handicap at Hamilton (13.1f, good) 24 days ago. Back up in trip. In with a serious shout back down to her last winning mark and having joined an in-form yard

2 LORD CAPRIO (IRE) (256)

B g Lord Shanakill (USA) - Azzurra du Caprio (IRE)

Owner: Blue Lion Racing IX

Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

8 9 6 (3)

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

Form: 4////0162- C

Breeder: Kildaragh Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Defied top weight to win his first race over hurdles for over 18 months at Hexham (20.1f, good) 4 days ago, leading run-in. Course winner last year who was last seen on the Flat when finishing a head-second over C&D last September Needs considering.

3

OASIS PRINCE (GB) (23)

Br g Oasis Dream - Demisemiquaver

Owner: Mr Chester Bosomworth

Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

7 9 4 (2)

Jockey: David Allan

Form: 140-435 D

Breeder: Highclere Stud and Floors Farming

TIMEFORM VIEW 13/2, fifth of 7 in handicap at Catterick (15.9f, good) 23 days ago, having run of race Down to last winning mark but others make more appeal.

4 PARLIAMENT HILL (GB) (738) 5

Ch g Sir Percy - Fauran (IRE)

Owner: Touchwood Racing

Trainer: Olly Murphy, Wilmcote

Sponsor: McCoy Contractors

9 3 (4)

Jockey: P. J. McDonald

Form: 0/505/-

Breeder: Minster Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winning hurdler/chaser who arrives out of sorts, pulled up in handicap chase at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) 80 days ago. Makes handicap debut on first start in this sphere for current trainer (had wind op since last seen). Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 69

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

2022: HELLENISTA 4 8 8 David Allan 6-4 (Tim Easterby) 5 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Betting Forecast:

11-8 Haizoom (GB), 5-2 Lord Caprio (IRE), 5-1 Oasis Prince (GB), 11-2 Parliament Hill (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Just the 4 runners and this could get tactical, HAIZOOM taken to make a winning start for the red-hot Charlie Johnston yard and take her record to 2-2 over C&D. Lord Caprio was successful over hurdles at Hexham on Saturday and he’s preferred to Oasis Prince for the forecast spot.

BEST TURNED OUT HORSE

Darren Kacis of Blossom Homecare will select the best turned out for this race and present a trophy to winning connections.

CUSTOMERS OF THE BOARDS

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Customers a re reminded to retain all betting tickets until after the weigh-in, as immediate payment will be made only on production of the original ticket All tickets will remain valid for one month

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.

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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 SOUL SEEKER (IRE) (5)

B g Oasis Dream - Mad About You (IRE)

Owner: C.T.P, Rasio Cymru & Northern Monkeys

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Sponsor: Gain Equine Nutrition

FIVE FURLONGS

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a five furlongs handicap race for four-yearolds and upwards which have been rated from 51 to 70 Like all handicaps on today’s card this means that should a horse rated 70 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 65.

6 9 11 (1)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 60-5053 D

Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, best effort of the campaign so far when third of 7 in handicap at Catterick (6f, good to firm) 5 days ago. Visor back on and he’s of interest operating 1lb below last winning mark.

2 MERESIDE ANGEL (IRE) (23)

Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Mary Thomas (IRE)

Owner: Mereside Racing Limited & partner

Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk

Sponsor: Kingston Thermal Ltd.

4 9 6 (3)

Jockey: Connor Beasley

Form: 0305-32 CD

Breeder: Cavalier Bloodstock & James Lombard

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. 9/2, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good) 23 days ago, finding only an improved sort too strong. Remains relatively low mileage and he ought to be competitive again from this mark.

3 BIRKENHEAD (GB) (13) 6

B g Captain Gerrard (IRE) - Vilnius

Owner: Chris Priestley & ged shields

Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow

Sponsor: J Priestley Transport Ltd

Jockey: Graham Lee

Form: 65-0015 D

9 6 (4)

Breeder: Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Southwell (5f) in May 12/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Haydock (5f, good) 13 days ago, not helped by a slow start. Visor replaces cheekpieces now and better showing anticipated for in-form yard.

4 CARIBBEAN SUNSET (IRE) (4) 5 9 3 (2)

B g Twilight Son - Guana (IRE)

Owner: Mr S. Chappell

Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Jockey: Sam James

Form: 5/20-045

Breeder: Patrick Gleeson

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 4 days ago, no extra close home. Still unexposed on turf but others make more appeal for win purposes.

5

ALBEGONE (GB) (16) 5 9 0 (5)

B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Pacngo

Jockey: David Allan

Owner: Mr D B & Mrs C Lamplough & Partner Form: 30340-4 D

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

Breeder: Habton Farms & Mr D. Lamplough

TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (5f, good, 25/1) 16 days ago. Entitled to be sharper with that under his belt and he comes here operating from a fair mark. One to consider

6

BRIAN THE SNAIL (IRE) (7) 9 8 10 (6)

Gr g Zebedee - Sweet Irish

Jockey: Barry McHugh

Owner: Mr Conor Morris Form: 0/00-042 D

Trainer: Patrick Morris, Prescot

Breeder: Mr A. Kirwan

TIMEFORM VIEW Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Good second of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to firm, 12/1) 7 days ago, no extra late on. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 57 (+1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2022: LATIN FIVE (IRE) 5 8 13 Graham Lee 18-1 (Paul Midgley) 7 ran Visor worn by No 3. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 6.

Stewards Note:

BIRKENHEAD: Following its run on 25/5/2023 it was reported that the horse’s impetuosity made it slow away.

Betting Forecast:

3-1 Mereside Angel (IRE), 7-2 Soul Seeker (IRE), 9-2 Brian The Snail (IRE), 11-2 Birkenhead (GB), 6-1 Albegone (GB), 7-1 Caribbean Sunset (IRE)

A previous C&D winner, MERESIDE ANGEL proved no match for an improver at Musselburgh 23 days ago yet he was nicely on top of the remainder, and from an unchanged mark it would come as no surprise to see him go close. Albegone arrives on a handy mark and should be sharper for his Carlisle reappearance. Birkenhead, for the stable who won this race 12 months ago, completes the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MERESIDE

RACE RESULT

BEST TURNED OUT HORSE

A representative of Farmison will select the best turned out and present a trophy to winning connections of this race

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RACE CONDITIONS

FIRST RACE 5.37 - THE BRITISH EBF 40TH ANNIVERSARY NOVICE 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 novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, June 1st and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 5th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 4lb For each other race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £500 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 16 entries at £45. - Closed June 1st, 2023.

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

SECOND RACE 6.10 - THE YORKSHIRE ACCOUNTANTS RIPON RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4860 to the winning horse The second to receive £2281, the third £1141 and the fourth £570. for novice three, four and five yrs old only, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, June 1st and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 5th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 11lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). Yorkshire Accountants Ripon have kindly 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 11 entries at £45. - Closed June 1st, 2023.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

THIRD RACE 6.40 - THE BAKER MCVEIGH NOW ALSO IN MIDDLEHAM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) 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 three yrs old only, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 5th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 27th, 2023, for each race won 6lb. Baker McVeigh have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 16 entries at £45. - Closed June 1st, 2023.

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

FOURTH RACE 7.10 - THE RIPON FARM SERVICES 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 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; 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. June 5th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 27th, 2023, for each race won 6lb. RIPON FARM SERVICES LIMITED has generously 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. 12 entries at £35. - Closed June 1st, 2023.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

FIFTH RACE 7.40 - THE weatherbysshop.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9277 to the winning horse The second to receive £4350, the third £2176, the fourth £1087, the fifth £543 and the sixth £271. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £90 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £18 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £72 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 5th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 27th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. WEATHERBYS has 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 11 entries at £90. - Closed June 1st, 2023.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

SIXTH RACE 8.15 - THE BLOSSOM HOMECARE HARROGATE AND RIPON HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104 and the fourth £552. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 5th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 27th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Blossom Homecare have kindly 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 10 entries at £45. - Closed June 1st, 2023.

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

SEVENTH RACE 8.45 - THE FARMISON & CO UK’S BEST ONLINE BUTCHER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) 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 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. June 5th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 27th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. FARMISON & Co 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 9 entries at £45. - Closed June 1st, 2023.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

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