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TODAY’S RACING
FIRST RACE 5:45pm The NHC Educating The Educators EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
SECOND RACE 6:20pm
The Traditional Family Day Sunday 18th May Handicap Stakes
THIRD RACE 6:55pm The Ripon Races Ladies Day 19th June Handicap Stakes
FOURTH RACE 7:30pm The Dr Keith Howard OBE Memorial Handicap Stakes
FIFTH RACE 8:05pm The Next Evening Meeting Wednesday 4th June Handicap Stakes
SIXTH RACE 8:35pm The Ripon Theatre Festival 1st-6th July Handicap Stakes
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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 (2020-2025) WITH RUNNERS:
T EASTERBY (76 wins from 594 runners, 13%) runs YOUFILLUPMYSENSES (5.45), EYE ON THE PRIZE and FLAMBOROUGH HEAD (6.20), PROFITEER (6.55), MISTER SOX (7.30), POET’S DAWN (8.05), BARMYBLADE and MISS CAST (8.35).
R FAHEY (30 wins from 203 runners, 15%) runs GINGER HUNTER (5.45), SWEET CICELY (6.20), RAINWATER (8.05).
D O’MEARA (26 wins from 232 runners, 11%) runs STEPS IN TIME (8.05), PASTORAL WAY (8.35).. TRAINERS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
T EASTERBY (13 wins from 69 runners, 19%) runners listed above
G SCOTT (6 wins from 22 runners, 27%) runs ZAPPATA (6.20).
M BELL (6 wins from 21 runners, 29%) runs KOFFEE AND KALE (5.45).
TOP COURSE JOCKEYS
TOP COURSE JOCKEYS
LEADING JOCKEYS AT RIPON (2020-2025) WITH RIDES:
DAVID ALLAN (53 wins from 308 rides, 17%) rides YOUFILLUPMYSENSES (5.45), FLAMBOROUGH HEAD (6.20), PROFITEER (6.55), BARMYBLADE (8.35).
DAVID NOLAN (19 wins from 112 rides, 17%) rides GINGER HUNTER (5.45), MAVETHEFORCEBEWIVU (6.20), BIRKENHEAD (6.55), STEPS IN TIME (8.05).
PAUL MULRENNAN (19 wins from 103 rides, 18%) rides OSELTON (6.20), HIGH OPINION (6.55), FORTAMOUR (7.30), MARINER (8.05), NOVAMAY (8.35).
JOCKEYS IN FORM
MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:
DAVID ALLAN (11 wins from 42 rides, 26%) rides listed above
PAUL MULRENNAN (9 wins from 45 rides, 20%) rides listed above SAM JAMES (6 wins from 28 rides, 21%) rides ALASKAN LIGHT (5.45), SHOWTIME MAHOMES (7.30), KILO SUNSHINE (8.35).
WEIGHTWATCHER
The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 6.55 Abate (won off 82 down 8lb to 74); 8.05 Eeetee (won off 81 down 15lb to 66).
CLASSYTIPS
The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 6.20 NIPPASSO (down 2 grades); 6.55 THE COFFEE POD (down 2 grades); 8.05 STEPS IN TIME (down 2 grades).
FANCYTHAT
R CARR won the 7.30 race in 2017 and 2023. The stable is represented by The Good Biscuit in the race today.
STABLE MOVES
6.20 OSELTON has moved from M Walford to I Furtado.
TODAY’S TIPS
RACE
1
The vote goes ALASKAN LIGHT, representing Karl Burke, who has been firing in the two-year-old winners so far this season. The Kodiac filly was picked up for 48,000gns at the Tatts October Book 2 sales in October and she’s certainly bred to have plenty of ability, being a full-sisterto the Listed-placedAlaskan Gold Richard Hannon boasts a 40 per cent strike-rate with his juvenile runners here over the last five years, so Raakeb is worthy of consideration. Ginger Hunter and Koffee And Kale are others to note.
WIN: ALASKAN LIGHT EACHWAY: RAAKEB
RACE
2
ZAPPATAshowed no signs ofhiswinning run coming to an end at Bath on Mondayand, despite having to shoulder a massive penalty, he is very much the one to beat. Hill O Rue made an encouraging seasonal/handicap debut when runner-up to Flamborough Head at Redcarand should gowell offthe same mark.The reopposingwinnerhas strung three solid performances together and may improve for the addition of cheekpieces, while Sweet Cicely is a place player too.
WIN: ZAPPATA EACHWAY: HILL O
RACE 3
REIGNING PROFIT produced a fine performance when eased down to win a class 4 event at Pontefract and a 5lb penalty might not be enough to anchor him if arriving in the same mood. The Coffee Pod went off favourite for a 0-90 handicap on his seasonal reappearance at Epsom and certainlywasn’t disgraced finishing fifth. Hewarrants plenty of respect dropped in class with that run under his belt, while Abate and High Opinion are others to keep an eye on.
WIN: REIGNING PROFIT EACHWAY: THE COFFEE POD
RACE 4
REBEL EMPIRE failed to make an impression over the minimum trip at Ascot last week. This return to 6f will prove more to his liking and Richard Hannon’s inmate has strong claims on his third at Newcastle in March. Fortamourwon this in 2022 and last month’s third back at this venue points to another big run from the veteran sprinter. Mister Sox bids for a hat-trick with solid claims, having scored nicely at Pontefract.
RACE 5
BAY DREAM BELIEVER scored off this mark over C&D last summer A recent third at Beverley boosts confidence in her chances, given the winner has subsequently gone in again, and Mark Walford’s inmate could be bang there at the finish. Mariner remains on a workable mark, despite a 3lb rise for scoring at Doncaster, while the unexposed Steps In Time makes his handicap debut and is worth noting for any significant moves in the market.
RACE 6
Lima Sierra has a shout on the pick of her all-weather form over the winter, while Pastoral Way is fitted with cheekpieces for his first attempt at 6f, having finished third over the minimum trip at Ayr. I GOT KNOW HOW returned to action with her best effort to date,when fifth at Pontefract last month.Awinnerhas alreadycome out ofthat race and she could have more to offer on only her second start in a handicap.
WIN: I GOT KNOW HOW
EACHWAY: LIMA SIERRA
HOWTO READ THE RACECARD
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
11 12 13 14
Sire 5 Birthplace of Horse (if not GB)
No. of Days since last ran
Weight (st lbs)
HIIII Can be given little or no chance. 1 Owner’s Colours (illustration)
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.
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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FIRST RACE 5.45
THE NHC EDUCATINGTHE EDUCATORS EBFRESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (forhorses in Bands B, C and D) (EBFRestricted Race Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
for maiden two 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) No Horse
RACEFORM
1 KOFFEE AND KALE (GB) (-)
B c Ardad (IRE) - Mara Grey (IRE)
Owner: Kms Orange Limited
Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket
Sponsor: Koffee & Kale
RACE DESCRIPTION
This race is a five furlongs maiden stakes for two-year-olds. 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.
Jockey: Kevin Stott
Form:
Breeder: Throckmorton Court Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 12. 42,000 gns yearling, £47,000 2-y-o, Ardad colt. Brother to useful 5f winner Crispy Cat and 1m winner Strong Request and half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Constanzia. Dam maiden. Stable had a winning 2-y-o newcomer at Newmarket on Sunday. One to note Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
2 RAAKEB (IRE) (-)
B c Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Salve Stella (IRE)
Owner: Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah
Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Jockey: Sam Hitchcott
9 7 (7)
Form:
Breeder: Gestut Hony-Hof
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 19. €50,000 foal, £58,000 yearling, Ten Sovereigns colt. Half-brother to German 1m/9f winner Salve’s Secret. Dam, German 11f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1 1/4m (stayed 12.5f) Sea of Sands. Likely type. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -
3 GINGER HUNTER (IRE) (-) (2lb)
B c Alkumait - Lady Bee (IRE)
Owner: AlMohamediya Racing
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton
9 5 (4)
Jockey: David Nolan
Form:
Breeder: Chapel Lane Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 6. £32,000 yearling, Alkumait colt. Half-brother to winner up to 6f What A Business. Dam maiden (stayed 1 1/4m). Market often a good guide to yard’s debutants. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -
4 ALASKAN LIGHT (IRE) (-)
B f Kodiac - Luminous Gold
Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 5 & E Burke
Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn
Sponsor: Tattersalls
Jockey: Sam James
Form:
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
9 2 (1)
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled May 5. 48,000 gns yearling, Kodiac filly. Sister to 6f winner Waddat and useful 2-y-o 6f winner Alaskan Gold and closely related to 1m winner Paved With Gold. Dam 5f-6f winner Yard has an excellent record with 2-y-o newcomers. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating -
5 BAGGOT STREET (IRE) (-)
B f Oasis Dream - Beach Bunny (IRE)
Owner: Mr Pierce Gerard Molony
Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Sponsor: Johnston Racing Ltd
9 2 (5)
Jockey: Andrew Mullen
Form:
Breeder: Skymarc Farm
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 7. €50,000 yearling, Oasis Dream filly. Sister to smart winner up to 7f Naadirr and winner up to 6f Shanko and closely related to 3 winners, including useful 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Beach Belle. Dam 1m-1 1/4m winner who stayed easy 1 1/2m.
ting
6 SOCA STAR (IRE) (-)
B f Starman - Soul of Calypso
Owner: Eco- Power Racing 1
Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton
Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd
9 2 (3)
Jockey: James Sullivan
Form:
Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 5. £40,000 yearling, Starman filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 6f A Momentofmadness. Yard can ready one.
RatingHHHII Official
7 YOUFILLUPMYSENSES (IRE) (11) (2lb) 9 0 (2)
B f Bungle Inthejungle - Princess Banu
Owner: Barmyblades II
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held both starts last month.
Jockey: David Allan
Form: 05
Breeder: Rathasker Stud
Karl Burke’s record with 2-y-o newcomers this season is a
6 wins from 9 runs
ALASKAN LIGHT appeals as the most likely winner Raakeb and Koffee And Kale rate the main threats, though the market should be informative
BEST TURNED OUT HORSE
A representative of NHC Educating the Educators EBF Restricted Maiden will select the best turned-out horse and present a trophy to connections of the winner of this race.
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POSITION OF STALLS
Straight CourSe - Stand Side round CourSe - inSide rail
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SECOND RACE 6.20
THE TRADITIONAL FAMILY DAY
18TH MAY 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. (PenaltyValue £3663.80) 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)
1 ZAPPATA (GB) (4)
B g Oasis Dream - Infanta Isabella
Owner: The Chriselliam Partnership
Trainer: George Scott, Newmarket
RACEFORM MEDIAN TIME
1 min 42.50 secs RECORD TIME 1 min 36.62 secs
RACE DESCRIPTION
This is a one mile handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 46 to 60 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: Liam Wright (5)
Form: 562111 D
Breeder: Stratford Place, Minster & Willow Bldstk
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressing well, completing hat-trick in 7-runner handicap at Bath (8f, firm, 2/9) 4 days ago, plenty in hand. Hard to oppose under another penalty with further improvement on the cards.
2 FLAMBOROUGH HEAD (GB) (18)
B g Ribchester (IRE) - Seamisst
Owner: David Lumley & Prtnr
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
Jockey: David Allan
Form: 0-06314 D
9 9 (3)
Breeder: Bearstone Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Redcar in April and ran creditably when fourth of 12 in 1m handicap back there (good to firm) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Should remain competitive
3 NIPPASSO (GB)
(206)
Br f Sogann (FR) - Chip N Pin
Owner: The Laura Mason Syndicate
Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Sponsor: Stittenham Farms
9 9 (1)
Jockey: Billy Garritty
Form: 600-
Breeder: Susan E. Mason & Mr S. A. Hollings
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 13 in novice (250/1) at Yarmouth (7f, soft), considerately handled. Off 6 months. Makes handicap debut. Big step forward required.
4 TREBLE WINNERS (GB) (18)
B g Expert Eye - Shozita
9 7 (8)
Jockey: P. J. McDonald
Owner: Blue Moon Racing Form: 5360-0
Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Breeder: Mr Oliver Pawle
TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little in first-time cheekpieces when last of 12 in handicap (50/1) at Redcar (8f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rati
5 HILL O RUE (GB) (32)
B g Ulysses (IRE) - Akhmatova
Owner: Gordon Bulloch & S Hardcastle D Szepler
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
Jockey: Tom Eaves
Form: 000-2 BF
9 6 (4)
Breeder: Saxtead Livestock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who showed his first form when second of 11 to Flamborough Head in handicap at Redcar (8f, good) 32 days ago, slowly away. May do better still. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 56
6 OSELTON (GB) (185)
B g Belardo (IRE) - Talent Spotter
Owner: Craven Surface Treatments Ltd
Trainer: Ivan Furtado, Wiseton
9 4 (6)
Jockey: Paul Mulrennan
Form: 0400-
Breeder: Bickmarsh Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to really better poor form, beating only one home in 9-runner nursery at Newcastle (6f) on final outing. Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Mark Walford. Has been gelded. Star Rati
7
MAVETHEFORCEBEWIVU (GB) (12)
B f Land Force (IRE) - No Bills
Owner: Mr Shane Wood
Trainer: Alan Brown, Malton
Sponsor: Tote
9 3 (9)
Jockey: David Nolan
Form: 60020-6
Breeder: Shane Wood
TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Roger Fell & Sean Murray when creditable 8 lengths sixth of 12 to Zappata in handicap (33/1) at Wetherby (8f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 53 (-2)
8 LETTUCE LEAF (GB) (169)
B f Tasleet - Mookhlesa
Owner: T T Racing
Trainer: Tom Tate, Tadcaster
Sponsor: Tom Tate Racing
4 8 12 (1)
Jockey: Andrew Elliott
Form: 5/30200-
Breeder: Mrs D. O’Brien
TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort when runner-up at Pontefract last summer Not in the same form in only 2 starts since, though, again slowly away when last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 33/1) in November Has something to find on reappearance. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 63
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2024: MATTICE 5 9 9 Duran Fentiman 6-1 (Tim Easterby) 12 ran
Visor worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 7. Betting Forecast:
11-4 Reigning Profit (IRE), 4-1 The Coffee Pod (IRE), 11-2 Abate (GB), 13-2 Birkenhead (GB), 8-1 High Opinion (GB), 10-1 Profiteer (IRE), 16-1 Betweenthesticks (GB), 22-1 Lettuce Leaf (GB)
With the visor back on, REIGNING PROFIT built on his previous promise this year when scoring easily at Pontefract 9 days ago and a penalty might not be enough to prevent him following up in his current form. The Coffee Pod is feared most with his recent run behind him, while Birkenhead could also go well having returned to winning ways on his latest outing.
BEST TURNED OUT HORSE
A representative of Ripon Racecourse will select the best turned out horse and present a trophy to connections of the winner of this race.
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• Racegoers MUST cross the racecourse only at the specific manned crossing points, namely the Grandstand and Paddock upper crossing and Grandstand and Paddock lower crossing. These points are manned for your own safetyracegoers should make no attempt to cross the course until advised to do so by the racecourse staff. ANYONE IGNORING THIS REQUEST IS LIKELYTO BE EXCLUDED FROM THE PREMISES
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FOURTH RACE 7.30
THE DR KEITH HOWARD OBE MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £12000
Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (Penalty Value £6280.80) SS (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 31)
1 REBEL EMPIRE (FR) (9)
B or Br g Goken (FR) - Alzahra
Owner: Middleham Park Racing III
Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Sponsor: Middleham Park Racing
RACEFORM MEDIAN TIME 1 min 13.50 secs RECORD TIME 1 min 09.04 secs
RACE DESCRIPTION
This is a six furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 61 to 80 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.
Jockey: P. J. McDonald
Form: 1-61035 D
Breeder: Mr David Curran
TIMEFORM VIEW Proved better than ever when resuming winning ways at Chelmsford City in January and again ran creditably when fifth of 9 in handicap at Ascot (5f, firm) 9 days ago. Place claims.
2 FORTAMOUR (IRE) (22)
B g Es Que Love (IRE) - Kathy Sun (IRE)
Jockey: Paul Mulrennan
Owner: Chris Cleevely & Racing Knights Form: 31030-3 CD
Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham
Sponsor: Metcalf Auto’s Ltd
Breeder: D. Ryan, D. S. Ryan & R. A. Williams
TIMEFORM VIEW Six-time C&D winner. Creditable third of 13 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 22 days ago. Can’t be ruled out after encouraging return.
3 BEYOND BORDERS (IRE) (22)
B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Beyond Limits (IRE)
4 9 8 (1)
Jockey: Tom Eaves
Owner: Cragg Wood Racing Form: 46305-0 D
Trainer: Kevin Frost, Newark
Sponsor: Kevin Frost Racing
Breeder: Promenade Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Unlucky not to win at Chester final outing last summer First run since leaving K. R. Burke when twelfth of 13 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 22 days ago, left poorly placed. This should reveal more.
4 THE GOOD BISCUIT (GB) (22)
B g Sixties Icon - Rebecca Romero
Owner: Miss Vanessa Church & Mr Toby Brereton
Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington
Sponsor: William Hill
4 9 7 (9)
Jockey: Joanna Mason
Form: 24200-4 D
Breeder: Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW 7/1, first run since leaving Jack Channon when respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 22 days ago, nearest finish after lacking room inside final 1f Can make presence felt.
5 TRUE PROMISE (GB) (12)
Ch g Washington DC (IRE) - In Trutina
Owner: John Matthews and Partner
Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
Sponsor: K. A. Ryan Racing
4 9 7 (6)
Jockey: Kevin Stott
Form: 652504 D
Breeder: The In Trutina Partnership
TIMEFORM VIEW Four wins from 12 runs last year Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap (8/1) at Southwell (5f) 12 days ago. Back up in trip. Yet to prove he’s as effective on turf. Star RatingHHIII Official
6 WRECK IT RYLEY (IRE) (9)
Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Bucks Frizz (IRE)
5 9 6 (3)
Jockey: Dale Swift
Owner: Mr A J Smith Form: 1040-15 CD
Trainer: Alan Brown, Malton
Breeder: Doc Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form when winning 9-runner handicap (7/2) at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) on return. Endured a troubled passage when 8 1/2 lengths fifth of 7 to Mister Sox in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good, 10/3) 9 days ago but still perhaps requires a shade more from this mark.
7 MISTER SOX (GB) (9)
Ch g Pivotal - Crowning Glory (FR)
Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Owner: Huggymac Racing & PTNR Form: 2544-11 D
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Sponsor: York Van Centre Ltd
Breeder: Car Colston Hall Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Catterick on return before produing a career best to land a 7-runner handicap at Pontefract (6f, good) 9 days ago. Should give bold bid in search of hat-trick under a penalty
FIFTH RACE 8.05
THE NEXT EVENING MEETING
WEDNESDAY 4TH JUNE
HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £9000
Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 31)
1 MARINER (IRE) (13)
B g Kingman - Kissed (IRE)
Owner: Mrs Ros Marriott
Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek
Sponsor: Torvic Magnets, PRA World Ltd
RACE DESCRIPTION
This is a one mile, one furlong and 170 yard handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 49 to 68 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.
Jockey: Paul Mulrennan
Form: 031261
Breeder: Coolmore
TIMEFORM VIEW Back on track for current yard, opening account at Wolverhampton in February and also scoring in 7-runner handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to firm, 5/1) 13 days ago. Could still have more to offer returned to this longer trip.
2 POET’S DAWN (GB) (13)
Ch g Poet’s Voice - Dudley Queen (IRE)
Owner: Mr Timothy O’Gram & Partner
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
10 9 8 (5)
Jockey: Jake Dickson (7)
Form: 4020-00 CD
Breeder: Mrs J. K. Powell & Catridge Farm Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Made all at Carlisle last summer and possibly still needed the run on second start this year when seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (8f, good to firm, 40/1) 13 days ago. May just be vulnerable to his younger rivals, though.
3 EEETEE (IRE) (9)
B g Fast Company (IRE) - Chiquita Picosa (USA)
7 9 8 (6)
Jockey: Kevin Stott
Owner: Peter Clarke Racing and John Wainwright Form: 44565-5 D
Trainer: John Wainwright, Malton
Breeder: Macha Bloodstock & N. Drion
TIMEFORM VIEW Seventeen runs since last win but made the frame on several occasions last year After 6 months off, fifth of 7 in handicap (9/1) at Pontefract (10f, good) 9 days ago, though he’s on a dangerous mark if stepping forward from that run. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 66 (-2)
4 STEPS IN TIME (IRE) (143)
B g Shalaa (IRE) - Flash Dance (IRE)
Owner: Elwick Stud
Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Sponsor: Elwick Stud
4 9 7 (8)
Jockey: David Nolan
Form: 232-
Breeder: Elwick Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in 3 starts so far, again shaping as if return to further will suit when second of 6 in maiden at Newcastle (8f, 11/1) in December Interesting contender as he switches to turf for handicap debut.
5 DUBAWI TIME (GB) (206)
B g Dubawi (IRE) - Chanterelle (FR)
Owner: R Greenwood & John And Peter Seabrook
Trainer: William Knight, Newmarket
Sponsor: William Knight Racing Ltd
4 9 7 (1)
Jockey: Brandon Wilkie (3)
Form: 225341- D
Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Previously trained by the Gosdens and gained a first success for current yard when landing 7-runner handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, soft, 9/4) in October Major player with stable going well ahead of his return. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 65
6 STIPULATION (IRE) (126)
B g New Bay - Danamight (IRE)
Owner: FHM Partnership
Trainer: Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
4 9 6 (3)
Jockey: Tom Eaves
Form: 6325-6
Breeder: Max Morris
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved form when fifth of 11 at Wolverhampton (8.6f) on handicap debut, but ran below that level when sixth of 10 at Lingfield (10f, 25/1) in January Needs to find more back on turf with cheekpieces on first time.
7 RAINWATER (GB) (26)
B g Mayson - Finalize
Owner: Mr R. A. Fahey
Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton
Sponsor: Richard Fahey Racing
RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 64
4 9 5 (2)
Jockey: Harry Russell
Form: 23-2400
Breeder: Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at Wolverhampton in November and made the frame next 5 starts. However, has finished down the field on turf last 2 outings, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Musselburgh (8f, good, 6/1) 26 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 63
8 BARMYBLADE (IRE) (11)
B g Kodiac - Maroubra (FR)
Owner: Barmyblades
Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton
Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud
9 4 (2)
Jockey: David Allan
Form: 0050-16
Breeder: Pier House Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Sixth of 7 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good to firm, 5/1) 11 days ago, slowly away. Possibili
to put that run behind him and belatedly build on his encouraging reappearance.
9 I GOT KNOW HOW (GB) (25)
B f Land Force (IRE) - Mirror Magic
Owner: Mr J. N. Blackburn
Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton
Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd, Sheridan Ny LLP
9 4 (4)
Jockey: Kevin Stott
Form: 400-5
Breeder: Tommy Severn
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Very good fifth of 12 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good, 18/1) 25 days ago. If able to build on that here she will certainly have an each-way chance. Star RatingHHHII
10 KILO SUNSHINE (GB) (84)
Ch g Territories (IRE) - Sajanjl
Owner: Mrs Karen Crawford & Partner
Trainer: Danny Brooke, Middleham
Sponsor: Danny Brooke Racing
Jockey: Sam James
Form: 00-00
Breeder: Mr J. Coburn
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 25/1) 84 days ago. Others preferred.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 3.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5. Betting Forecast:
5-1 Miakoda (IRE), 11-2 Barmyblade (IRE), 6-1 Lima Sierra (GB), 7-1 Sun Keeper (GB), I Got Know How (GB), 8-1 Pastoral Way (GB), 10-1 Queen Dinah (GB), 16-1 Miss Cast (IRE), 22-1 Novamay (GB), 33-1 Kilo Sunshine (GB)
Though BARMYBLADE failed to build on his Catterick reappearance success at Ayr recently but this relatively quick turnaround would suggest that all is well. He is taken to resume winning ways, perhaps at the chief expense of Lima Sierra and Miakoda.
