Ripon Racecard - Saturday 22nd July

OFFICIALS & WELCOME

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STEWARDS

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Helen Kinsella, Adrian Smith, Lauren Thomson

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Nicholas Hargreave

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Karl Curran

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Alec Dent, Rachel Kirtley, Michelle Maughan

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Mark Collins

VETERINARY SURGEONS

Richard Sutcliffe, Kate King

MEDICAL OFFICERS

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Malcolm Hart

COMMENTATOR

Malcolm Tomlinson

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James Hutchinson

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Jonathan Mullin

CLUB SECRETARY

Andrew Hutchinson

PATRONS

Colin Armstrong CMG, OBE

David Wilmot-Smith MBE

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TODAY’S RACING

FIRST RACE 2:46pm

The Dobsons Gaskets EBF

Maiden Stakes

SECOND RACE 3:20pm

The Fancy-Dress Family Day Monday

7TH August Restricted Novice Stakes

THIRD RACE 3:56pm

The Sky Bet Go-Racing-In-Yorkshire

Summer Festival Handicap Stakes

FOURTH RACE 4:30pm

The Ripon Bell-Ringer

Handicap Stakes

FIFTH RACE 5:05pm

The Sky Bet Extra Places Every Day

Handicap Stakes

SIXTH RACE 5:40pm

The Ripon Racecourse Stable Staff Championships “Confined”

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

21st-29th July 2023

TheDiaryOfARacegoer

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The racecourse itself is an undulating track and not all horses act on it. A draw on the standsideisusuallyabonusandontheround course,frontrunnersarefavoured.

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

THEAKSTONS TERRACE BAR

WAKEMAN BUFFET

COURSE BUFFET

ALTERNATIVELY WHY NOT HAVE A MEAL IN OUR FULL SERVICE CLUB RESTAURANT…

FRESH CAFE

Selection of Freshly made Sandwiches, Snacks, Hand Baked Cakes, Coffee and Tea Infusions, Chilled Minerals and Juices

FRESH SEAFOOD

Freshly prepared Seafood Platters Handmade Seafood Sandwiches, Strawberry Cups, Pimms and Champagne, Hot Daily Special

FRESH

FRESH

Selection of Carved Meats served in Speciality Breads with a variety of accompaniments and dressings

Selection of Tasty Hot Pies and Pastries served with accompaniments

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 (77 wins from 552 runners, 14%) runs

DRINKABLE (2.46), HAVANA PURSUIT (3.20), POET’S DAWN (3.56), DARK JEDI and MR CURIOSITY (4.30), GARDEN OASIS and CASSY O and GOLDEN MELODY (5.05), GLENDOWN (5.40).

D O’MEARA (40 wins from 253 runners, 16%) runs MUTASAWI (2.46), CAPITAL GUARANTEE (3.20), COSMOS RAJ (3.56), CHARGING

THUNDER (4.30), HORTZADAR and YOUNG

FIRE (5.05), SOUTH DAKOTA SIOUX (5.40).

R FAHEY (31 wins from 233 runners, 13%) runs

TROPICAL ISLAND (2.46), HAWORTH STAR (3.20).

TRAINERS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

T EASTERBY (14 wins from 104 runners, 13%) runners listed above

D O’MEARA (13 wins from 60 runners, 22%) runners listed above.

K R BURKE (12 wins from 52 runners, 23%) runs RESPECTFUL (2.46).

CLASSYTIPS

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS

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

PAUL HANAGAN (15 wins from 113 rides, 13%) rides CAST NO SHADOW (2.46), INNSE GALL (5.05).

BEN CURTIS (14 wins from 121 rides, 12%) rides CHAPMAN (2.46), ELUSIVE ANGEL (3.20), BALTIC VOYAGE (3.56), ANOTHER BATT (5.05), MISS WILLOWS (5.40).

DURAN FENTIMAN (14 wins from 105 rides, 13%) rides DRINKABLE (2.46), HAVANA PURSUIT (3.20), DARK JEDI (4.30), CASSY O (5.05), GLENDOWN (5.40).

JOCKEYS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: SHANE GRAY (4 wins from 27 rides, 15%) rides RESPECTFUL (2.46), ENAMAY (3.20), THUNDERING (4.30), CAROLUS MAGNUS (5.05), WRECK IT RYLEY (5.40).

BEN CURTIS (4 wins from 34 rides, 12%) rides listed above.

JASON WATSON (4 wins from 28 rides, 14%) rides MUTASAWI (2.46), CAPITAL GUARANTEE (3.20), COSMOS RAJ (3.56), CHARGING THUNDER (4.30), HORTZADAR (5.05).

The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 5.05 BALTIMORE BOY (down 2 grades); 5.05 CAROLUS MAGNUS (down 2); 5.05 SPIRIT CATCHER (down 2); 5.05 WOBWOBWOB (down 2).

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 20th July.

WEIGHTWATCHER

The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 3.56 Cosmos Raj (won off 77 down 5lb to 72);

5.40 Thornaby Pearl (won off 71 down 4lb to 67); 5.05 Garden Oasis (won off 85 down 7lb to 78); Golden Melody (won off 77 down 9lb to 68); Another Batt (won off 91 down 11lb to 80)

LONGEST TRAVELLERS

BALTIC VOYAGE (3.56) trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, distance of 250 miles.

SIR RUMI (4.30) trained by R Hannon, Marlborough, distance of 220 miles.

IMPERIAL SANDS (5.05) trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, distance of 211 miles

RACE 1

Only narrowly denied over this distance at Beverley earlier this month, GOOD POINT looks the one to beat if reproducing that effort stepping up in class. He is fairly well related and the fact he is a half-brother to the Group 1-placed Decrypt means there could be much more to come. Mutasawi is surely a lot better than his latest outing suggests and he is feared most ahead of Mirroring.

WIN: GOOD POINT

RACE 2

DANGER: MUTASAWI

UNEQUAL LOVE built on her racecourse debut to score over this distance at Leicester, and she left the impression that there would be more to come on that occasion. Her dam was Listed-placed during her career and, with more improvement likely, she can get the better of Billyjoh, who looked a smart prospect when scoring at Doncasteron debut. ElusiveAngel looks the pick of the remainder.

WIN: UNEQUAL LOVE

RACE 3

DANGER: BILLYJOH

Dungar Glorywas denied a hat-trick when stepping up in class for her most recent run and she could struggle off top-weight here, so GAREEB gets the nod. She is now 5lb better off with Dungar Glory for a two-and-three-quarter-length defeat over C&D last month. Tabuk makes a lot of appeal on his stable debut for Grant Tuer and adds further spice to the race.

WIN: GAREEB

RACE 4

DANGER: DUNGAR GLORY

CHILLINGHAMwentwell fora longwayin the CopperHorse Stakes at RoyalAscot last month, and he can strike on the drop in grade. A winner on his two previous starts over this distance, the unexposed four-year-old should have too much for the capable Sir Rumi and Mr Curiosity, who seems to be improving with each start since joining new connections.

WIN: CHILLINGHAM

RACE 5

DANGER: SIR RUMI

SPIRIT CATCHER may have disappointed at Sandown last time out, but he deserves a change in luck having been runner-up on his three starts prior to that. This track suits front runners, which should play to his strengths, and the son of New Bay is narrowly preferred to Pontefract second Imperial Sands and Baltimore Boy, who remains unexposed and open to improvement.

WIN: SPIRIT CATCHER

RACE 6

DANGER: IMPERIAL SANDS

A determined winner over C&D recently, GLENDOWN should have plenty more to come off a 3lb higher mark.Tim Easterby’s charge is a consistent sort at this level and he gets thevote ahead ofStrength ‘n HonourandThornabyPearl,who returned from a long absencewith an encouraging effort overslightlyshorterat Doncaster Wreck It Ryley has only run the four times on turf and is another to consider.

WIN: GLENDOWN

DANGER: THORNABY PEARL

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.

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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 DOBSONS GASKETS EBF

MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for maiden two yrs old

Total prize fund £10000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 31)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This race is a five furlongs maiden stakes for two-yearolds. Maiden races provide a starting point for young horses that are yet to record a victory and most will be very lightly-raced or be making their racecourse debuts. Previous experience can count for a lot when searching for the winner but well-bred or precocious juveniles are more than capable of landing the prize at the first time of asking.

No Horse st lb Draw

1 CAST NO SHADOW (GB) (-)

B c Ardad (IRE) - Polly Floyer

Owner: Coral Racing Club

Trainer: Hugo Palmer, Malpas

Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited

Jockey: Paul Hanagan

Form:

9 7 (1)

Breeder: Barton Stud Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 10. 34,000 gns foal, £30,000 2-y-o, Ardad colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 11f winner Hard To Fault and 6f-1m winner Silk Cravat. Dam 7f winner. Much respected. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

2 CHAPMAN (IRE) (53)

B c Exceed And Excel (AUS) - My Call

Owner: Rosemont Stud Syndicate

Trainer: George Scott, Newmarket

Jockey: Ben Curtis

Form: 0

9 7 (7)

Breeder: Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Eighth of 10 in minor event (14/1) at Leicester (5f, good) on debut 53 days ago. Hooded/ tongue strap on for 1st time. Should have more to offer

3 DRINKABLE (GB) (17)

B g Due Diligence (USA) - Silvery Blue

Owner: Habton Racing

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

9 7 (4)

Jockey: Duran Fentiman

Form: 05

Breeder: Mrs Mary Taylor and James F. Taylor

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced gelding 80/1, fifth of 7 in maiden at Musselburgh (5f, good) 17 days ago. Needs another step forward.

4 GOOD MORNING ALEX (GB) (17)

B c Land Force (IRE) - Secret Charge

Owner: Alex G Fowler & Alex Waller

Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk

Sponsor: Real Water (Edinburgh) Ltd T/A Datareal

9 7 (10)

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez

Form: 00

Breeder: Mr B. A. McGarrigle

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced colt. Eighth of 10 in minor event at Thirsk (6f, good to firm, 50/1) 17 days ago. Lots to find on form.

5 GOOD POINT (GB) (14)

Br c Blue Point (IRE) - She’s A Worldie (IRE)

Owner: Mr S. Chappell & Partner

Trainer: Bryan Smart, Hambleton

Sponsor: Tote

9 7 (6)

Jockey: Harrison Shaw

Form: 02

Breeder: Mr S. Chappell

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced colt. 33/1, second of 12 in maiden at Beverley (5f, good) 14 days ago, running on. Well in the mix.

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MUTASAWI (IRE) (26)

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 (8)

Jockey: Jason Watson

Form: 24 BF

Breeder: Corrin Stud & Upper Farm Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to build on debut second when fourth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 26 days ago. Worth another chance.

7 RESPECTFUL (IRE) (-)

B c Dandy Man (IRE) - More Respect (IRE)

Owner: Mr Zhang Yuesheng

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

9 7 (9)

Jockey: Shane Gray

Form:

Breeder: D. & E. Phelan

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 20. €195,000 yearling, Dandy Man colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 9f Doctor Geoff and useful 2-y-o 6f winner Show Respect Considered. Engaged 2.15 Nottingham Friday. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

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TROPICAL AIR (IRE) (38) 9 7 (2)

B c Showcasing - Tandragee (USA)

Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

Jockey: Franny Norton

Form: 0

Breeder: Godolphin

TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 7 in minor event at Haydock (6f, firm, 10/1) on debut 38 days ago. Significantly more is required.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

9 MIRRORING (IRE) (45) 9 2 (3)

B f Mehmas (IRE) - Moment of Truth (IRE)

Owner: The Royal Ascot Racing Club

Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket

Sponsor: Royal Ascot Racing Club

Jockey: Barry McHugh

Form: 30

Breeder: Sandra Russell

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced filly 14/1, last of 10 in maiden at Kempton (6f) 45 days ago. Needs to bounce back.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

10 TROPICAL ISLAND (GB) (-) 9 2 (5)

B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Kodi da Capo (IRE)

Owner: Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Jockey: Oisin Orr

Form:

Breeder: D. R. Tucker

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 4. £19,000 yearling, £135,000 2-y-o, Inns of Court filly Half-sister to 1 1/4m winner Jimmy Mark. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to useful 7f-9f winner Incantatrice. Interesting newcomer for good yard. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating -

2022: WEN MOON (IRE) 2 9 7 Andrew Mullen 10-3 (Ben Haslam) 6 ran Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Betting Forecast:

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

9-4 Good Point (GB), 6-1 Respectful (IRE), Tropical Island (GB), 13-2 Mutasawi (IRE), 17-2 Cast No Shadow (GB), 16-1 Mirroring (IRE), 18-1 Chapman (IRE), 22-1 Drinkable (GB), 40-1 Tropical Air (IRE), 50-1 Good Morning Alex (GB)

TROPICAL ISLAND hails from a yard doing well with its juveniles and she’s taken to go in at the first time of asking. Good Point has much the best form of those with experience and seems sure to be on the premises, while newcomer Cast No Shadow and Mutasawi need considering for minor honours.

BEST TURNED OUT HORSE

PeterJeffrey of Dobson’s Gaskets will select the best turned out and present a trophy to winning connections of this race

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THE FANCY-DRESS FAMILYDAYMONDAY7TH AUGUSTRESTRICTED 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 £10000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 31)

1 BILLYJOH (GB) (21)

Gr g Mayson - Goadby

Owner: Cleartherm Glass Sealed Units Ltd

Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham

Sponsor: Cleartherm Glass Sealed Units Ltd

RACE DESCRIPTION

This contest is a Novice Stakes, this time run over a distance of six furlongs. There are a variety of reasons why the three-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

SIX FURLONGS

1 min 13.00 secs RECORD

1 min 09.09 secs

3 9 11 (6)

Jockey: Frederick Larson (3)

Form: 1 D

Breeder: Cleartherm Glass Sealed Units & J. Holt

TIMEFORM VIEW 7/1, won 12-runner maiden at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) on debut 21 days ago. Open to improvement. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

2 UNEQUAL LOVE (GB) (14)

Ch f Dutch Art - Heavenly Dawn

Owner: Cheveley Park Stud

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Sponsor: Cheveley Park Stud

3 9 6 (3)

Jockey: Adam Farragher (3)

Form: 41 D

Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type. Won 7-runner maiden (13/8) at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago, comfortably Capable of better again and leading claims for top Newmarket stable with a good record here. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating -

3 CAPITAL GUARANTEE (IRE) (78)

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Promised Money (IRE)

Owner: Eagle Racing

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

3 9 4 (4)

Jockey: Jason Watson

Form: 623-50

Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form on AW at 2 in Ireland. Not at the same level in 2 turf outings over there this spring. First run for yard after leaving Kieran Cotter Check the betting. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 75

4 HAWORTH STAR (IRE) (61)

B g Bated Breath - Days of Summer (IRE)

Owner: Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

3 9 4 (5)

Jockey: Oisin Orr

Form: 5

Breeder: Ballyhane

TIMEFORM VIEW 33/1, fifth of 11 in maiden at Carlisle (6.9f, good, 33/1) on debut 61 days ago, finishing with running left Open to progress.

5 ENAMAY (GB) (79) (4lb)

B m Lethal Force (IRE) - Postulant

Owner: Mr H. L. Thompson

Trainer: Tina Jackson, Loftus

Sponsor: S. M. Thompson Ltd

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

5 9 0 (9)

Jockey: Shane Gray

Form: 0-0

Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Big prices and well held in 2 starts 14 months apart

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

6 HAVANA PURSUIT (GB) (9) (4lb)

Ch g Havana Grey - Choisette

Owner: Ontoawinner 10 & Partner

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Sponsor: www.ontoawinner.net

3 9 0 (2)

Jockey: Duran Fentiman

Form: 0

Breeder: Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, seventh of 10 in novice at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) on debut 9 days ago.

7 ELUSIVE ANGEL (IRE) (50)

B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Areyaam (USA)

Owner: Mrs I. Corbani

Trainer: Harry Eustace, Newmarket

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

3 8 13 (7)

Jockey: Ben Curtis

Form: 23

Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well when second on 6f Kempton debut. Still green when third at Catterick (6f, good to firm) since. Retains potential

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

8 EVENSTAR (GB) (200)

B f Havana Grey - Star Squared

Owner: Al Asayl Bloodstock Ltd

Trainer: George Boughey, Newmarket

Sponsor: George Boughey, SBK

3 8 13

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez

Form: 3-5

Breeder: Al Asayl Bloodstock Ltd

(8)

TIMEFORM VIEW Third on AW debut in December Failed to progress from that when fifth of 10 at Chelmsford (7f) 2 weeks later. Switches to turf after 6 months off after wind op with a tongue strap added.

9 MINACK (IRE) (37) (2lb)

B f Expert Eye - Miliika

Owner: Mr C. J. Mills

Trainer: Rae Guest, Newmarket

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

3 8 11 (1)

Jockey: Franny Norton

Form: 54

Breeder: C. J. Mills

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown ability both starts but possibly won’t see the best of her until handicapping.

10 MISSMIMI (GB) (54) (4lb)

B f Equiano (FR) - Bendis (GER)

Owner: Mr H. L. Thompson

Trainer: Tina Jackson, Loftus

Sponsor: S. M. Thompson Ltd

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

3 8 9 (10)

Jockey: James Sullivan

Form: 00

Breeder: Jeddah Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in 2 outings over 6f in May.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: LILY IN THE JUNGLE (IRE) 2 9 0 Billy Garritty 6-1 (Philip Kirby) 6 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 8. Hood worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.

Running for the first time since Gelding No 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 8.

Betting Forecast:

13-8 Unequal Love (GB), 9-2 Billyjoh (GB), 5-1 Elusive Angel (IRE), 9-1 Evenstar (GB), 16-1 Capital Guarantee (IRE),

18-1 Minack (IRE), 20-1 Haworth Star (IRE), 50-1 Havana Pursuit (GB), 150-1 Enamay (GB), Missmimi (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

There should be more to come from recent Leicester scorer UNEQUAL LOVE, who is preferred to fellow previous winner Billyjoh. Elusive Angel still looked green at Catterick and should also be thereabouts if close to the form she showed when second on her AW debut in the spring.

RACE RESULT

BEST TURNED OUT HORSE

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

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

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.

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THE SKY BET GO-RACING-INYORKSHIRE SUMMER FESTIVAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £15000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £6095; Second £3048;Third £1524; Fourth £762; Fifth £381; Sixth £191. (PenaltyValue £7731) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 31)

1 DUNGAR GLORY (IRE) (14)

Ch f Cotai Glory - Independent Girl (IRE)

Owner: Ontoawinner and B Keatley

Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton

Sponsor: www.ontoawinner.net

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a one mile and one furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 61 to 80 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.

10 1 (7)

Jockey: Dougie Costello

Form: 30-0115 CD

Breeder: Mr D. Bourke

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in June and followed up at Leicester (1m) 8 days later. Run of good form came to an abrupt halt when only fifth of 6 at Beverley last time, though.

2 CASILLI (GB) (25) 6 10 0 (3)

B m Cacique (IRE) - Lilli Marlane

Owner: Tinning, Wallis & Hollings

Jockey: Lewis Chalkley (7)

Form: 01-0505 CD BF

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton Breeder: Rosyground Stud

Sponsor: Stittenham Farms

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Six wins from 22 Flat runs. Has dropped to below last winning mark and there was enough in last month’s Beverley fifth to think she may come good again soon.

3 COSMOS RAJ (GB) (12)

B g Iffraaj - Cosmos Pink

Owner: Mr Stuart Graham & Mr Nick Crummack

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Sponsor: Gain Equine Nutrition

5 9 10 (8)

Jockey: Jason Watson

Form: 004021 CD

Breeder: Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on last month’s back to-form C&D second when going one better over 1m here 12 days ago. Ought to remain very competitive up 3lb.

4 BALTIC VOYAGE (GB) (24)

B g Frankel - Baltic Duchess (IRE)

Owner: Mr Marc Chan

Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

Sponsor: R M Beckett Ltd

3 9 9

Jockey: Ben Curtis

Form: 0444-04

Breeder: Gestut Ammerland

(6)

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form. 7/2, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Salisbury (1 1/2m, good to firm) 24 days ago. Remains relatively unexposed now dropping back in trip.

5 POET’S DAWN (GB) (14) 8

Ch g Poet’s Voice - Dudley Queen (IRE)

9 7 (5)

Jockey: Kieran Schofield (5)

Owner: Mr Timothy O’Gram & Partner Form: 003304 CD

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

Breeder: Mrs J. K. Powell & Catridge Farm Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Close third over C&D off 2lb higher in June and enough in his latest Beverley fourth to think he’s still in form. Not discounted.

6 BLUEFLAGFLYINGHIGH (IRE) (21) 3 9 6 (2)

Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Addictedtoprogress (IRE)

Owner: Middleham Park Racing LII

Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket

Sponsor: Tattersalls

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez

Form: 0-32514 CD BF

Breeder: David Keoghan & Casey McLiney

TIMEFORM VIEW All-the-way winner over C&D in June. Respectable fourth of 9 at Newmarket since.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 77

7 GAREEB (IRE) (31) 3 9 5 (1)

Br f Sioux Nation (USA) - Fancy (IRE)

Owner: Mr Jaber Abdullah

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd

Jockey: Franny Norton

Form: 43-1403

Breeder: Longfield Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Southwell in April. Creditable 2 3/4 lengths third of 8 to Dungar Glory in C&D handicap (good, 11/2) 31 days ago. Her leading stable has won this 3 times since 2013.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 76

ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 170 YARDS

8 TABUK (IRE) (141) 3 9 4 (4)

B g Elzaam (AUS) - Ballet Dancer (IRE)

Owner: Dr Ali Al Mutairi

Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Jockey: Christian Howarth (5)

Form: 44-0351

Breeder: New Line Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW All 7 starts for Gavin Cromwell in Ireland were on Dundalk’s AW, ending his time over there with a 10.54f maiden win in March. New stable is among the winners. Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations now switching to the grass. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 75

2022: WAIT TO EXCEL 3 9 9 Ben Curtis 6-4 (James Tate) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Betting Forecast:

7-2 Cosmos Raj (GB), 4-1 Blueflagflyinghigh (IRE), 5-1 Baltic Voyage (GB), 7-1 Gareeb (IRE), 9-1 Casilli (GB), 10-1 Tabuk (IRE), 12-1 Poet’s Dawn (GB), 18-1 Dungar Glory (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

An open handicap in which a final chance is given to BALTIC VOYAGE, with the drop back to 1 1/4m potentially in his favour Cosmos Raj and Blueflagflyinghigh merit respect as recent course winners. Casilli has also tasted success here and is another who can’t be dismissed having dropped back to a favourable mark.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BALTIC VOYAGE 2.COSMOS RAJ 3.BLUEFLAGFLYINGHIGH (IRE)

RESULT

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RIPON BELLMAN

THE RIPON BELL-RINGER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £40000

Owners Prize Money.Winner£16252; Second £8128;Third £4064; Fourth £2032; Fifth £1016;

Sixth £508. (PenaltyValue £20616)Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable. SS

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 31)

1 CHILLINGHAM (IRE) (32)

B g Ulysses (IRE) - Last Jewel (IRE)

Owner: Mr J Carrick & Mr S Taylor

Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham

Sponsor: Tattersalls

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a one mile and four furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 86 to 105. 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 75 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 70.

4 10 0 (3)

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez

Form: 5131-14 D

Breeder: Lynch Bages Ltd & Lindy Farms

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort Latest win at Thirsk in April. Respectable fourth of 16 in handicap at Royal Ascot (14.2f, good, 11/1) 32 days ago, slowly away. Remains open to improvement and one to be interested in here. Star Rating

2

DARK JEDI (IRE) (28)

B g Kodiac - Whitefall (USA)

Owner: Mr Evan M Sutherland & Partner

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

7 9 12 (1)

Jockey: Duran Fentiman

Form: 06-6306 CD

Breeder: JC Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, firm, 10/1) 28 days ago. Bagged this race in 2021 but looks vulnerable for win purposes this time round.

3 SIR RUMI (IRE) (14)

Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - Reine des Plages (IRE)

Owner: Amo Racing Limited

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Sponsor: Sports Invest UK Ltd

cial BHA Rating 95

5 9 10 (2)

Jockey: Owen Lewis (7)

Form: 201360 D

Breeder: Bsi

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Epsom in April 11/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at Haydock (11.8f, good to firm) 14 days ago, unsuited by emphasis on speed. Capable of a bold show provided he gets a strong pace to aim at Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 93

4 PRIDE OF PRIORY (GB) (84)

B g Pivotal - Millennium Star (IRE)

Owner: Mr T. J. W. Bridge

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

5 9 10 (7)

Jockey: Adam Farragher (3)

Form: 1105-06 C D BF

Breeder: Fittocks Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 6 in handicap (16/5) at this C&D (heavy) 84 days ago. Conditions are unlikely to be quite so testing here and no surprise if he bounces back with a bold show. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 93

5 CHARGING THUNDER (GB) (12)

B g War Command (USA) - Storming Sioux

Owner: Geoff & Sandra Turnbull

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Sponsor: Elwick Stud

5 9 10 (5)

Jockey: Jason Watson

Form: 055003 D

Breeder: Elwick Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Six wins from 21 Flat runs. 7/1, good third of 6 in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Visor on 1st time and, having slipped to a workable mark, he’s not without a chance.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 93

6 MR CURIOSITY (GB) (8) 6 9 6 (4)

B g Frankel - Our Obsession (IRE)

Owner: The Wolf Pack 2 and Partner

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

Jockey: James Sullivan

Form: 04/00-53 D

Breeder: Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 18/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Chester (11.3f, soft) 8 days ago. Will be a threat if able to build on that effort here.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 89

7 THUNDERING (GB) (21) 4 9 4 (6)

B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Cosmea

Owner: Mr S. Ryan

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

Sponsor: Santry Ltd

Jockey: Shane Gray

Form: 200-504 D

Breeder: Kingston Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 9/2) 21 days ago. Has edged down to an attractive mark but record stands at 0-8 on turf.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 87

ONE MILE ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (12f abt 10yds)

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: ALRIGHT SUNSHINE (IRE) 7 10 2 Billy Garritty 9-2 (Keith Dalgleish) 7 ran Visor worn first time by No 5. Hood worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Betting Forecast:

11-4 Chillingham (IRE), 9-2 Pride of Priory (GB), 13-2 Sir Rumi (IRE), 7-1 Charging Thunder (GB), Thundering (GB), 15-2 Mr Curiosity (GB), 10-1 Dark Jedi (IRE) PLAY SMARTER

None of these can be ruled out with confidence. MR CURIOSITY shaped as though his turn may again be near at Chester recently and he could be the answer Chillingham is by no means fully exposed and looks a big threat on the back of his respectable effort at Royal Ascot He is second choice, albeit only marginally as a back-to-form Pride of Priory would also have a serious chance.

BEST TURNED OUT HORSE

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FIFTH RACE 5.05

THE SKY BET EXTRA PLACES EVERY DAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £15000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £6095; Second £3048; Third £1524; Fourth £762; Fifth £381; Sixth £191.

(Penalty Value £7731) SS

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 31)

1 IMPERIAL SANDS (IRE) (19)

B g Footstepsinthesand - Hadrienne

Owner: Ryedale Racing

Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a one mile handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 66 to 85 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.

5 9 11 (7)

Jockey: Taylor Fisher (5)

Form: 010602 D

Breeder: Charel Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Kempton in April Good second of 8 in handicap (6/1) at Pontefract (8f, good) 19 days ago. Could be in the shake-up.

2 CAROLUS MAGNUS (IRE) (288)

B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Izola

Owner: R J TurtonRacing

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Sponsor: Stittenham Farms

5 9 10 (8)

Jockey: Shane Gray

Form: 033300- D

Breeder: Peter & Hugh McCutcheon

TIMEFORM VIEW Below form tenth of 20 in handicap at York (7.9f, good to soft, 14/1). Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving Andrew Balding with his fitness to prove with tongue strap on for 1st time.

3 SPIRIT CATCHER (IRE) (14)

Ch g New Bay - Lidanski (IRE)

Owner: Titanium Racing Club

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

4 9 10 (10)

Jockey: Franny Norton

Form: 032-220 D

Breeder: Ballylinch Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 11/1, respectable eighth of 15 in handicap at Sandown (8f, good) 14 days ago. Can make presence felt eased 1lb.

4 BALTIMORE BOY (IRE) (14) 4

B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Biaraafa (IRE)

Owner: The Hawtin Family & Mrs I Corbani

Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket

Sponsor: Michael Bell Racing

9 9 (5)

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez

Form: 02-0400

Breeder: Rathbody Stud & B. Jones

TIMEFORM VIEW Tenth of 15 in good handicap (33/1) at Sandown (8f, good) 14 days ago. Has good chance on form if shrugging off latest effort. Star Rating

5 WOBWOBWOB (IRE) (21)

B g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Ishimagic

Owner: Ontoawinner, Andy Finneran racing

Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton

Sponsor: www.ontoawinner.net

85

5 9 9 (11)

Jockey: Dougie Costello

Form: 16-4266

Breeder: Golden Vale Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Sixth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 9/2) 21 days ago, doing too much too soon. Can give a good account.

6 YOUNG FIRE (FR) (13)

B g Fuisse (FR) - Young Majesty (USA)

Owner: Mr Evan M. Sutherland

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Sponsor: Gain Equine Nutrition

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 85

8 9 7 (1)

Jockey: Mark Winn (3)

Form: 010010 D

Breeder: Mr Cyril Morange

TIMEFORM VIEW 3 wins from 11 runs this year Latest win at Haydock in June. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good, 9/1) 13 days ago, not much room. Not ruled out.

7 HORTZADAR (GB) (19)

B g Sepoy (AUS) - Clouds of Magellan (USA)

Owner: Akela Thoroughbreds Limited

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Sponsor: Akela Plant Hire Ltd

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 83

8 9 4 (2)

Jockey: Jason Watson

Form: 0-20240 CD

Breeder: The Aston House Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner 14/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good) 19 days ago.

Fourteen runs since last win in 2022 but return to this venue could spark a revival.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 80

8

ANOTHER BATT (IRE) (63)

Ch g Windsor Knot (IRE) - Mrs Batt (IRE)

Owner: Mr Laurence O’Kane

Trainer: David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk

Sponsor: Tote

8

Jockey: Ben Curtis

Form: 0-00450 C D

Breeder: J. W. Nicholson

9 4 (6)

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 10/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good) 63 days ago. More needed. Star RatingHHIII

9 GARDEN OASIS (GB) (19)

B g Excelebration (IRE) - Queen Arabella

Owner: Mr T. A. Scothern & Partner

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Sponsor: Electrical Discount UK

8 9 2 (9)

Jockey: Harrison Shaw

Form: 0-02164 CD

Breeder: Meon Valley Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time C&D winner Latest win at Ayr in June. 15/2, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good) 19 days ago. One for the shortlist. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 78

10

INNSE GALL (GB) (21)

B g Toronado (IRE) - Reaf

Owner: Mr C. H. McGhie

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Sponsor: Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

5 9 2 (12)

Jockey: Paul Hanagan

Form: 34-2533 CD

Breeder: Harts Farm Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Creditable third of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 13/2) 21 days ago, not ideally placed. Down in trip Needs considering Star

11

KING TRITON (IRE) (288)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Nada

Owner: Mr Edward J. Ware

Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

5 9 1 (15)

Jockey: Oisin Orr

Form: 34/3000- D

Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

TIMEFORM VIEW 18/1, sixteenth of 19 in handicap at York (7f, good to soft) when last seen. Off 9 months. One to note in the betting on return.

12

COPPER AND FIVE (GB) (12)

Ch g Paco Boy (IRE) - Peachez

Owner: Mrs Sally Doyle and Mrs Ruth Carr

Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington

Sponsor: NIRVANA SPA & LEISURE LTD, William Hill

7 8 9 (3)

Jockey: Faye McManoman

Form: 4-04165 CD

Breeder: Mrs S. Doyle & Highclere Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Thirsk in May Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good, 11/2) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and in the picture.

13

FLORAL SPLENDOUR (GB) (23)

Br f Farhh - Red Tulip

Owner: Castle Construction (NE) Ltd

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Sponsor: Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

4 8 6 (4)

Jockey: James Sullivan

Form: 40-0020 BF

Breeder: Genesis Green Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 7 in handicap (15/8) at Leicester (8.2f, good) 23 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort.

14

GOLDEN MELODY (IRE) (14) 5

Ch m Belardo (IRE) - Chanter

Owner: Mr M. J. Macleod

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Sponsor: Leods Contracts Limited, Baker Finch Interiors

8 6 (13)

Jockey: Barry McHugh

Form: 520002 D

Breeder: Ennistown Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Got right back on song when second of 6 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Merits serious consideration off this mark.

15 CASSY O (IRE) (11) 6 8 5 (14)

B g Camacho - Hawaajib (FR)

Owner: Richard Taylor & Philip Hebdon

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

Jockey: Duran Fentiman

Form: 0-42644 D

Breeder: Lismacue Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 14/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good to soft) 11 days ago, not ideally placed. This looks tough.

DECLARED RUNNERS 15

2022: MOTARAJEL 5 8 13 Duran Fentiman 12-1 (Tim Easterby) 9 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 12. Hood worn by No 3. Blinkers worn by No 1, 15. Visor worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 9.

Stewards Note:

YOUNG FIRE: Following its run on 9/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run frequently

Betting Forecast:

15-2 Baltimore Boy (IRE), 9-1 Spirit Catcher (IRE), Golden Melody (IRE), 11-1 Hortzadar (GB), 12-1 Imperial Sands (IRE), Innse Gall (GB), 14-1 Wobwobwob (IRE), Floral Splendour (GB), 16-1 Young Fire (FR), Garden Oasis (GB), King Triton (IRE), 20-1 Copper And Five (GB), 25-1 Another Batt (IRE), Cassy O (IRE), 40-1 Carolus Magnus (IRE)

Plenty are in with a shout. GOLDEN MELODY has fallen in the weights and got back on track when runner-up at Beverley last time so edges the vote off an unchanged mark. Imperial Sands and handily-weighted Baltimore Boy appeal as the main threats to Tim Easterby’s mare and can have a say too C&D winner Copper And Five completes the shortlist

RACE RESULT

BEST TURNED OUT HORSE

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PLAY SMARTER

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GOLDEN MELODY (IRE) 2.IMPERIAL SANDS (IRE) 3.BALTIMORE BOY (IRE)

SIXTH RACE 5.40

THE RIPON RACECOURSE STABLE STAFFCHAMPIONSHIPS

“CONFINED” HANDICAPSTAKES (CLASS 5) (forhorseswho have notwon more that two races)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £10000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (PenaltyValue £5234) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 31)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a six furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 51 to 70 that have not won more than two races. 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 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

1 THORNABY PEARL (GB) (9) 5 9 12 (2)

B g Pearl Secret - Juncea

Owner: Ingleby Bloodstock Limited

Trainer: Adrian Nicholls, Sessay

Sponsor: Scott Bros Ltd

Jockey: Barry McHugh

Form: 25620-6 CD

Breeder: D. R. Tucker

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 7/1, respectable sixth of 15 in handicap at Doncaster (5.6f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Entitled to come on for that run and he’s a leading contender here.

2 STRENGTH ‘N HONOUR (GB) (11) 3 9 9 (5)

B g Showcasing - Wiener Valkyrie

Owner: Whitehills Racing Syndicate 2

Trainer: Christopher Kellett, Lathom

Sponsor: Tote

Jockey: Paddy Mathers

Form: 201-005

Breeder: Car Colston Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Blinkered for 1st time, fifth of 11 in handicap (125/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 11 days ago. Needs to bounce back.

3 WRECK

IT RYLEY (IRE) (19) 3 9 7 (3)

Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Bucks Frizz (IRE)

Owner: Ursa Major Racing Ltd and G. Tuer

Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

Sponsor: Adra Projects Ltd

Jockey: Shane Gray

Form: 222065

Breeder: Doc Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good, 18/1) 19 days ago, slowly away Blinkers back on and by no means a forlorn hope.

4 SOUTH DAKOTA SIOUX (IRE) (9) 3 9 6 (6)

B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Dutch Lilly

Owner: Jinky Farms

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Sponsor: Jinky Services

Jockey: Mark Winn (3)

Form: 313260 BF

Breeder: ATE Farms & Kinane Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wetherby in June. Tenth of 15 in handicap (5/1) at Doncaster (5.6f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Appeals as the type who will bounce back quickly.

5 GLENDOWN (IRE) (12) 3

B g Bungle Inthejungle - Elhaam (IRE)

Owner: Ontoawinner 10 & Partner

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Sponsor: www.ontoawinner.net

9 3 (1)

Jockey: Duran Fentiman

Form: 3-02241 CD

Breeder: M Brigid B Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 11/4, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 12 days ago, all out. Should give it a good shot off this 3lb higher mark.

6 MISS WILLOWS (GB) (22) 4

B f Outstrip - Wotatomboy

Owner: Escrick Environmental Services Ltd

Trainer: Simon Whitaker, Scarcroft

Sponsor: Escrick Environmental Services Ltd

8 13 (4)

Jockey: Ben Curtis

Form: 6/-450

Breeder: R. M. Whitaker & Hellwood Stud Farm

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 22 days ago. Improvement needed.

7 ZEGOS

SURPRISE (IRE)

Gr m Zebedee - Emma’s Surprise

Owner: Mr I. J. Jardine

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Sponsor: Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes

VIEW

(2) 5 8 9 (7)

Jockey: Adam Farragher (3)

Form: 254005

Breeder: Miss Deirdre Cogan

SIX FURLONGS

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: PEPSI CAT (IRE) 3 9 3 Duran Fentiman 11-4 (Steph Hollinshead) 6 ran Hood worn by No 6. Blinkers worn by No 2, 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5. Stewards Note: MISS WILLOWS: Following its run on 30/6/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

Betting Forecast:

9-4 Glendown (IRE), 3-1 Thornaby Pearl (GB), 11-2 Wreck It Ryley (IRE), 6-1 South Dakota Sioux (IRE), 14-1 Zegos Surprise (IRE), 16-1 Miss Willows (GB), 20-1 Strength ‘n Honour (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Having shaped with encouragement on his recent reappearance at Doncaster, THORNABY PEARL looks the way to go The 5-y-o evidently goes well here and is now 4lb below his last winning mark. Glendown hit the target over this C&D last time and is clear second choice ahead of Wreck It Ryley and South Dakota Sioux.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THORNABY PEARL 2.GLENDOWN (IRE) 3.WRECK IT RYLEY (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS

FIRST RACE 2.46 - THE DOBSONS GASKETS EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, July 17th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 20th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb. E. DOBSON (GASKETS) LIMITED has generously supported this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race In addition a cash prize will be awarded to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 18 entries at £50. - Closed July 17th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

SECOND RACE 3.20 - THE FANCY-DRESS FAMILY DAY MONDAY 7TH AUGUST 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. £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634. for novice three, four and five yrs old only, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, July 17th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 20th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 9st 9lb; fillies 9st 4lb 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). THE RIPON RACECOURSE EXECUTIVE 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 13 entries at £50 - Closed July 17th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

THIRD RACE 3.56 - THE SKY BET GO-RACING-IN-YORKSHIRE SUMMER FESTIVAL HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7731 to the winning horse The second to receive £3625, the third £1813, the fourth £906, the fifth £453 and the sixth £226. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 20th. 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 July 15th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SKY BET has generously supported this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will award a £50 cash prize to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 21 entries at £75. - Closed July 17th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

FOURTH RACE 4.30 - THE RIPON BELL-RINGER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20616 to the winning horse The second to receive £9668, the third £4836, the fourth £2416, the fifth £1208 and the sixth £604. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £200 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 20th. 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 5lb Penalties, after July 15th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 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 racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race 14 entries, 1 at £40 and 13 at £200. - Closed July 17th, 2023.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

FIFTH RACE 5.05 - THE SKY BET EXTRA PLACES EVERY DAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7731 to the winning horse The second to receive £3625, the third £1813, the fourth £906, the fifth £453 and the sixth £226. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 20th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 15th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SKYBET 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. 24 entries at £75. - Closed July 17th, 2023.

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SIXTH RACE 5.40 - THE RIPON RACECOURSE STABLE STAFF CHAMPIONSHIPS “CONFINED” HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses who have not won more that two races) 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 which have not won more that two races (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 20th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 15th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. THE RIPON RACECOURSE EXECUTIVE will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, she will award a cash prize to racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries at £50 - Closed July 17th, 2023.

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