Ripon Racecard - Saturday 15th August

SATURDAY

OFFICIAL PROGRAMME

£3.00

15

August

OFFICIALS & WELCOME MEET THE TEAM JAMES HUTCHINSON Managing Director

LIZ BARKER Racecourse Administrator

JANE HUTCHINSON Commercial Manager

CHARLES YOUNG Raceday Administrator

TOM PEMBERTON Head Groundsman

LAURA BENNETT Catering Manager

JENNIE EYRES & RACHEL SIMPSON Marketing & Raceday Experience

AMY RYAN Raceday Presenter

MELANIE RENSHAW Accounts Manager

STEWARDS Chief Steward Michael Eyre Stewards’ Panel Chair Peter Forster Charlotte Armitage, Philippa Colley, Simon Connaway STARTERS Stuart Turner, Jason Callaghan JUDGE Di Clark CLERK OF THE SCALES Wayne Burnell EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS Michelle Maughan, Joe O’Gorman, Cyril Johnstone

TODAY’S RACING

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FIRST RACE 1:45pm The Juddmonte EBF Restricted Novice Stakes

SECOND RACE 2:20pm The Racing For Tamara Ripon Hornblower EBF Novice Stakes

VETERINARY OFFICER Stewart Mechie

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THIRD RACE 2:55pm

VETERINARY SURGEONS Matt Butterell, Richard Sutcliffe

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FOURTH RACE 3:25pm

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FIFTH RACE 3:55pm

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SIXTH RACE 4:30pm

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SEVENTH RACE 5:05pm

MEDICAL OFFICERS Dr John Adams, Dr Samantha Foster, Dr Bruce McLain DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD Brian Beswick - 07831331102 BETTING RING MANAGER Mike Oxley COMMENTATOR Stewart Machin

The William Hill Supporting MND Silver Cup Handicap Stakes

The William Hill/MND Association Great St Wilfrid Handicap Stakes

The William Hill World Free From MND Handicap Stakes

The Ashley Smith Memorial William Hill Fillies’ Handicap Stakes

The Harrogate Comedy Festival Coming This Autumn Handicap Stakes

MANAGING DIRECTOR & CLERK OF THE COURSE James Hutchinson RACEDAY CLERK OF THE COURSE Jonathan Mullin CHAIRMAN Andrew Wells CLUB SECRETARY Andrew Hutchinson PATRONS Colin Armstrong CMG, OBE David Wilmot-Smith MBE

INFORMATION

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TRACKFACTS

TODAY’S TIPS

CONTACT US: The Racecourse, Boroughbridge Road, Ripon, HG4 1UG. (01765) 530530

info@ripon-races.co.uk

www.ripon-races.co.uk

Good afternoon and welcome to Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse!

It’s great to have representatives from both the MND Association and William Hill with us today. We have a fantastic programme of racing ahead, supporting the important work of the MND Association and remembering the individuals and families affected by this devastating disease.

William Hill Spokesperson, Lee Phelps, says ‘We’re proud to be heading into the 33rd year of William Hill’s sponsorship of the Great St Wilfrid here at Ripon. Our long-standing association and the competitive nature of the races on today’s card make this the perfect setting to raise awareness and vital funds for a cause that is close to the hearts of many of our colleagues, customers and communities. We’re working together to beat MND, with all profits from the William Hill Supporting MND Silver Cup and the William Hill/MND Association Great St Wilfrid donated in support of MND Association.’

Our first race this afternoon is the Juddmonte EBF Restricted Novice Stakes over a mile. It’s a fantastic initiative by Juddmonte to support a series of developmental races across the season, and we hope to see some stars of the future on show in this race this afternoon.

We are proud to be William Hill’s longest-standing sponsorship, with the partnership lasting more than 30 years, and we can’t wait to see who adds their name to the roll of honour shortly after 3.25pm this afternoon. The Great St Wilfrid has a rich history of producing some memorable winners, and today’s field has plenty of experience around Ripon, with five runners already having tasted success over this course and distance. It will be fascinating to see whether that previous Ripon form plays a part in this afternoon’s feature race.

Away from the racing, we’re delighted to welcome Dacre & Summerbridge Silver Band, who will be performing throughout the afternoon on the bandstand, adding to the atmosphere on what promises to be a fantastic day at the racecourse.

With just three meetings remaining in our 2026 season after today, the next of which is our Bank Holiday Family Day on Monday 31st August. It’s a great opportunity to get the family together for a day of free entertainment and activities, music on the bandstand and, of course, great racing.

We hope you have a wonderful day with us.

JAMES HUTCHINSON Managing Director 3

RACECOURSE MAP

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.

First Aid points are located in the Claro Rooms in the Paddock Enclosure and to the rear of the Course Enclosure building.

First Aid Information Point Accessible Facilities Male & Female toilets with Ambulatory Facilities Male Toilet

Female Toilet

THOROUGHBREDS

DESERVE

THOROUGH

CARE

TRACKFACTS A right-handed oval track, one

1m 1f 170y 1m 1f 1m 1m 2f 190y

mile five furlongs in extent, which

5f

1m 4f 10y

joins the straight course five

1m 6f

2m

6f

2m 1f 203y

Grandstand

furlongs from the finish.

The undulations in the straight do not favour big galloping types.

TOP COURSE TRAINERS

LEADING TRAINERS AT RIPON (2021-2026) WITH RUNNERS: T EASTERBY (72 wins from 629 runners, 11%) runs RULE OF THE AGENCY and SPECIAL OPERATIONS and NOSEY BOOK (1.45), GREEN BAY DREAM (2.20), MISTER SOX and VINCE L’AMOUR and ANAISA and GO VINCE GO (2.55), BRIGHTON BOY and I’M NEXT and MANILA SCOUSE (3.25), GARDEN OASIS and BARLEY (3.55), SUNNY ORANGE and LITTLE TED and KITSUNE POWER (5.05).

D O’MEARA (26 wins from 213 runners, 12%) runs DARK CLOUD RISING (3.25), CAPITAL GUARANTEE (3.55), TALITHA ROUGE (4.30), FELIZ NAVIDAD (5.05).

RICHARD & PETER FAHEY (23 wins from 194 runners, 12%) runs MUSICAL TOUCH (3.25), ADVANCE TWENTYFIVE (3.55).

P MIDGLEY (15 wins from 131 runners, 11%) runs EMPEROR CARADOC and GRANT WOOD (2.55).

MR M T WALFORD (13 wins from 70 runners, 19%) runs IT JUST TAKES TIME and KODIAC THRILLER (3.25).

TRAINERS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: D O’MEARA (9 wins from 54 runners, 17%) runners listed above.

E BETHELL (8 wins from 24 runners, 33%) runs ROGUE JEWEL (2.20), MURASHAH (3.55), CLOCKER (4.30).

JAMES OWEN (7 wins from 45 runners, 16%) runs CORAL COVE (1.45).

R BECKETT (7 wins from 34 runners, 21%) runs SWIPED (3.55), MUSICAL ACCORD (4.30).

E J-HOUGHTON (6 wins from 40 runners, 15%) runs TEMPLE COURT (1.45), DOES MARY KNOW (2.20).

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS LEADING JOCKEYS AT RIPON (2021-2026) WITH RIDES: DAVID ALLAN (47 wins from 315 rides, 15%) rides RULE OF THE AGENCY (1.45), GREEN BAY DREAM (2.20), GO VINCE GO (2.55), GARDEN OASIS (3.55), LITTLE TED (5.05).

DANIEL TUDHOPE (25 wins from 90 rides, 28%) rides DEE’S MOCHAFELLA (1.45), ROGUE JEWEL (2.20), DARK CLOUD RISING (3.25), TALITHA ROUGE (4.30), FELIZ NAVIDAD (5.05).

JASON HART (24 wins from 169 rides, 14%) rides CORAL COVE (1.45), GRANT WOOD (2.55), DARING LEADER (5.05).

DAVID NOLAN (16 wins from 112 rides, 14%) rides CLASSY JAGUAR (2.20), EMPEROR CARADOC (2.55).

JOANNA MASON (13 wins from 104 rides, 12%) rides TOMMO’S QUEEN (1.45), GLORY HYDE (2.55), HIS FINEST HOUR (3.55), WOODLEIGH (5.05).

JOCKEYS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: OISIN ORR (11 wins from 32 rides, 34%) rides BEDWYR (1.45), WOODSTOCK (2.55), MURASHAH (3.55), CLOCKER (4.30).

DANIEL TUDHOPE (9 wins from 33 rides, 27%) rides listed above.

JASON HART (5 wins from 44 rides, 11%) rides listed above.

HARRY DAVIES (5 wins from 27 rides, 19%) rides KHAFIZ (3.25), JUNGLE RULER (3.55).

WARREN FENTIMAN (4 wins from 12 rides, 33%) rides MUSICAL TOUCH (3.25).

FANCY THAT

T EASTERBY won the 3.25 race in 2017 and 2020. The stable is represented by Brighton Boy and I’m Next and Manila Scouse in the race today.

T EASTERBY won the 3.55 race in 2016, 2020 and 2021 and 2022. The stable is represented

by Barley and Garden Oasis in the race today.

D O’MEARA won the 3.55 race in 2018, 2019 and 2025. The stable is represented by Capital Guarantee in the race today.

WEIGHTWATCHER

The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 3.54 Grant Wood (won off 80 down 3lb to 77); 4.54 Dacres Cross (won off 70 down 5lb to 65).

LONGEST TRAVELLERS

SWIPED (3.55) & MUSICAL ACCORD (4.30) trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, distance of 250 miles. MYTHICAL COMPOSER (2.55) & FAST TRACK HARRY (3.25) trained by C Cox, Hungerford, distance of 230 miles. OLD OAK (1.45), ARAMRAM (3.25), BEST RATE (3.55) trained by R Hannon, Marlborough, distance of 220 miles. TEMPLE COURT (1.45) & DOES MARY KNOW (2.20) trained by E J-Houghton, Blewbury, distance of 212 miles. BLUE TULIP (4.30) trained by W Muir & C Grassick, Lambourn, distance of 211 miles. MAD JACK (1.45) trained by Ed De Giles, Ledbury, distance of 197 miles. CORAL COVE (1.45) trained by James Owen, Newmarket, distance of 172 miles. ROACH POWER (2.55) trained by M Wigham, Newmarket, distance of 172 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 13th August.

TODAY’S TIPS RACE

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CORAL COVE was a ready winner at York and has an obvious chance of following up in a contest of this nature. Rule Of The Agency (third) and Special Operations (fourth) have something to find based on that Knavesmire encounter but could feasibly get closer. Their stable companion, Nosey Book, also warrants a market check given the yard’s strong representation, while Mad Jack’s dam was a useful sprinter and he might be worth more than a cursory glance on his debut.

WIN: CORAL COVE

RACE

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ROGUE JEWEL beat more experienced rivals when she was successfully introduced at York last month and may have more than enough to shoulder a 4lb penalty on this occasion. Green Bay Dream, who was second to an odds-on favourite over C&D on debut, is the most logical danger to the selection on that evidence. Does Mary Know and Taj Mahal Palace could also be on the premises.

WIN: ROGUE JEWEL

RACE

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DANGER: ADVANCE TWENTYFIVE

The recent Wolverhampton winner Blue Tulip has improved for the step up to 1m4f and now needs to translate that improvement to the turf. CLOCKER makes more appeal, despite suffering a narrow defeat when sent off favourite at Leicester last time, as she made most of the running when successful at Hamilton the start prior and a return to similar tactics could see Ed Bethell’s filly come out on top. Handicap debutant Talitha Rouge heads the remainder.

WIN: CLOCKER

RACE

DANGER: FAST TRACK HARRY

Many of these arrive in great form but none more so than SWIPED, who made it three wins from his last four starts when on target at Sandown. Stepping up to the mile has really been the making of Ralph Beckett’s gelding and a further 6lb rise might not be enough to halt even more progress. Advance Twentyfive sprang a 22/1 surprise at Chester and is out to prove that was no fluke, while Murashah has been given a four-month break after winning following a lengthy absence at Thirsk but he remains of interest.

WIN: SWIPED

RACE

DANGER: GRANT WOOD

A typically open renewal of Ripon’s flagship contest, which might go the way of LORD ROXBY. Nigel Tinkler’s sprinter has been on an upward curve since winning at York in May and produced a game front-running performance to repel Dark Cloud Rising over C&D earlier this month. A 5lb rise will clearly demand more from him in this stronger contest, but he may well be capable of better yet.

Fast Track Harry returned to form with a creditable second at Ascot so enters calculations and so do Flight Control and Kodiac Thriller, who both arrive following wins on the Knavesmire.

WIN: LORD ROXBY

RACE

DANGER: GREEN BAY DREAM

Grant Wood won this off 3lb higher in 2024 and is one to seriously consider after hinting at a revival over C&D 12 days ago. However, marginal preference is for MAGIC BOY, who has also shown a liking for this venue, but is far less exposed. From a potentially handy draw, the son of Acclamation can supplement the York success gained in similar company on his penultimate start. Go Vince Go, Roach Power and Educating Rita are each-way alternatives.

WIN: MAGIC BOY

RACE

DANGER: RULE OF THE AGENCY

DANGER: BLUE TULIP

RIDDIKULUS has recorded both of her wins to date at this venue. She had a subsequent winner back in third when successful over C&D last month, and the manner of that victory suggests a 4lb rise will not be enough to prevent another bold bid from Grant Tuer’s improving filly. Woodleigh must enter the reckoning now returned to further, while Sunny Orange and Horwich could land a blow if back on song.

WIN: RIDDIKULUS

DANGER: SUNNY ORANGE 7

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Ch m Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Maid To Matter Owner: Mrs Lynne Lumley & Mr K Nicholson Trainer: David O’Meara, Nawton Sponsor: Conor J.C. Parsons & Brian M. Parsons

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Jockey: Graham Gibbons

600100 C Form: Breeder: D. J. Lumley (Builders)

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced right back to best when landing Great St Wilfred for successive year running in August. No excuses in York Listed race last time and hasn’t stayed on previous tries over 7f.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 99

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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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Juddmonte high-value restricted 2YO development races 2026 Date

Course

Sex

Distance

25 April

Leicester

Maiden

All

5f

08 May

Ascot

Novice

Fillies

5f

15 May

Newmarket

Novice

All

6f

18 May

Windsor

Maiden

All

6f

22 May

Pontefract

Maiden

All

6f

05 June

Bath

Maiden

All

6f

12 June

York

Novice

Fillies

5f

12 June

Chester

Novice

All

6f

24 June

Salisbury

Novice

All

6f

09 July

Newbury

Novice

Fillies

6f

11 July

Ascot

Novice

All

7f

02 August

Yarmouth

Novice

All

7f

15 August

Ripon

Novice

All

8f

24 August

Windsor

Novice

All

8f

04 September

Ascot

Novice

All

6f

23 September

Goodwood

Maiden

All

10f

12 October

Kempton

Novice

Fillies

8f

14 October

Kempton

Novice

Fillies

7f

05 November

Chelmsford

Novice

All

8f

18 November

Kempton

Maiden

All

8f

£30,000 Coppull (Bated Breath) won Juddmonte British EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes 2025, Leicester, won Gr.2 Richmond Stakes, Goodwood.

www.juddmonte.com

RACE DESCRIPTION

FIRST RACE 1.45 THE JUDDMONTE EBF RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 2) (for horses in Bands C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB/GBBPLUS RACE) for novice two yrs old Total prize fund £30000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £12189; Second £6096; Third £3048; Fourth £1524; Fifth £762; Sixth £381. (Penalty Value £15462) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SS (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 39) No

about ONE MILE RACEFORM MEDIAN TIME 1 min 42.50 secs RECORD TIME 1 min 38.77 secs

This one mile Novice Stakes is restricted to two-year-olds 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.

Runners must be EBF eligible and in Bands C & D.

Horse

st

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DEE’S MOCHAFELLA (GB) (-)

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MAD JACK (IRE) (-)

lb

Draw

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(13)

9 7

(2)

B g Caturra (IRE) - Rococoa (IRE) Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Owner: Peter & Dee Airey Form: Trainer: Fionn McSharry, Sheriff Hutton Breeder: Elaine Chivers Sponsor: Construction Professionals Hr & Recruitment TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 23. £30,000 yearling, Caturra gelding. Half-brother to 6f/7f winner Under The Twilight and 6f-7f winner Miss Nightcap, both useful. Dam 6f winner. Yard’s first 2-y-o runner of the season.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating B c Churchill (IRE) - Zabeel Park (USA) Owner: Colvin, Bradley & Partner Trainer: Ed de Giles, Ledbury Sponsor: Ed de Giles Racing

Jockey: Jason Watson Form: Breeder: Mr C. Geoghegan

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 24. €30,000 foal, £32,000 yearling, Churchill colt. Closely related to useful 1m-1 1/4m winner Zarabanda. Stable’s first 2-y-o runner of the season.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

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OLD OAK (IRE) (37)

9 7

(11)

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RULE OF THE AGENCY (GB) (22)

9 7

(7)

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SCARLET DYNASTY (IRE) (24)

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B c State of Rest (IRE) - Treeline Jockey: Joe Leavy Owner: Mr Martin Hughes Form: 0 Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder: Rathbarry Stud Sponsor: Old Oak Holdings Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Showed only greenness when down the field in 6f novice at Newbury (firm) on debut 37 days ago.

2f longer trip sure to suit on breeding but needs to have learnt plenty for that initial experience.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

B c Without Parole - Brazilian Beach (IRE) Jockey: David Allan Owner: Mr M. J. Macleod Form: 03 Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Mill Bank Bloodstock LLP Sponsor: Leods Contracts Limited, Baker Finch Interiors TIMEFORM VIEW Without Parole colt who shaped much better than first time up when 7 lengths third of 8 to Coral Cove in novice at York (7f, good) 22 days ago, not knocked about. Needs this run for a handicap mark.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating B c Supremacy (IRE) - Scarlet Pimpernel Owner: Yorkshire Moors Racing II Trainer: Gemma Tutty, Northallerton Sponsor: Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser Form: 00 Breeder: Pat Beirne

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field both starts to date, albeit hampered after 1f on most recent outing.

Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating -

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THE FIRST DROP (GB) (22)

B g Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Patricia Grey (IRE) Owner: Garry Wilson and Partner Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton

Jockey: M. P. Sheehy Form: 20 Breeder: SYPS (UK) Ltd

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(10)

TIMEFORM VIEW Lope Y Fernandez colt. No match for a good prospect at Carlisle (7f) on debut in June but still shaped well in pulling clear of the remainder. Shaped as if amiss when last of 8 to Coral Cove at York the following month and has since been gelded.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

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CORAL COVE (FR) (22) (3lb)

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(12)

B f Lucky Vega (IRE) - Golddragon Reef (IRE) Jockey: Jason Hart Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 18 Form: 21 Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket Breeder: S.C.E.A. Haras du Grand LYS et al Sponsor: Tattersalls TIMEFORM VIEW Fared best of the newcomers when second of 13 on Doncaster debut and when one better in convincing fashion at York (7f, good) 22 days ago. Very much in the right hands to keep on improving over this 1f longer trip.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 78

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BEDWYR (IRE) (27) (3lb)

Jockey: Oisin Orr Form: 05 Breeder: Ronan Tynan

9 4

(8)

TIMEFORM VIEW Left debut form well behind when fifth of 13 in maiden at Redcar (7f, good to firm, 200/1) 27 days ago. More required for win purposes, though.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

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NOSEY BOOK (GB) (15) (3lb)

B g Belardo (IRE) - Social Media Owner: Habton Racing Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

9 4

Jockey: Duran Fentiman Form: 63 Breeder: Bearstone Stud Limited

(6)

TIMEFORM VIEW Just modest form in 2 runs to date and looks one for nurseries after this.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

10 SPECIAL OPERATIONS (IRE) (22) (3lb)

9 4

(3)

11 TEMPLE COURT (IRE) (22) (3lb)

9 4

(9)

12 LONDON ROSE (IRE) (51) (3lb)

8 13

(1)

B c Churchill (IRE) - Paddy Again (IRE) Jockey: Sean Kirrane Owner: Reality Partnerships XVIII Form: 4 Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: R & M Bloodstock Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Churchill colt who was at big odds but didn’t shape too badly when 7 1/4 lengths fourth of 8 to Coral Cove in novice (33/1) at York (7f, good) on debut 22 days ago, never nearer. Has a fair bit to find to reverse the form with that rival, though.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Taliyna (IRE) Jockey: Callum Hutchinson Owner: Eden Racing Form: 0434 Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud Sponsor: ABM Catering Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Showed more than first time up when fourth of 11 in 5.7f maiden at Bath in June. Didn’t get the chance improve with the rider’s rein breaking early on at Chepstow next time and then unsuited by the drop back to 6f on most recent outing. Bred to stay 1m.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 64 B f Ardad (IRE) - London Welsh Owner: L Lillingston & O Pears Trainer: Ollie Pears, Malton

Jockey: Cam Hardie Form: 0 Breeder: Mount Coote Estates & Mr. T. Petherick

TIMEFORM VIEW Ardad filly who was well held in 7f maiden at Newcastle on debut in June.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

13 TOMMO’S QUEEN (GB) (27) (3lb)

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(5)

Ch f Cracksman - Bonica (IRE) Jockey: Joanna Mason Owner: Tomlinson Racing 2023 Form: 4 Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Sponsor: Tomlinson Racing TIMEFORM VIEW 4,000 gns Cracksman filly who was very green but got the idea late when fourth of 13 in maiden at Redcar (7f, good to firm) on debut 27 days ago, staying on. Open to progress over this extra 1f.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2025: SUSPENDED SENTENCE (FR) 2 9 7 Callum Rodriguez 15-8 (Michael Bell) 12 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 6.

Stewards Note: SCARLET DYNASTY: Following its run on 22/7/2026 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

THE FIRST DROP: Following its run on 24/7/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout.

TOMMO’S QUEEN: Following its run on 19/7/2026 it was reported that the horse ran green.

Betting Forecast: 6-4 Coral Cove (FR), 17-2 Tommo’s Queen (GB), 9-1 The First Drop (GB), 11-1 Temple Court (IRE), 12-1 Rule of The Agency (GB), 14-1 Bedwyr (IRE), 16-1 Special Operations (IRE), 20-1 Old Oak (IRE), 33-1 Dee’s Mochafella (GB), Nosey Book (GB), 40-1 Mad Jack (IRE), 100-1 London Rose (IRE), 150-1 Scarlet Dynasty (IRE)

CORAL COVE has made a promising start to her career and is in the right hands to continue improving, so she’s fully expected to defy a penalty at the first time of asking. Tommo’s Queen got the idea late on last month’s debut at Redcar and is open to improvement over this extra 1f, while Rule of The Agency may fill the places once more.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CORAL COVE (FR) 2.TOMMO’S QUEEN 3.RULE OF THE AGENCY

RACE RESULT

RACE TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

3RD

2ND

4TH

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FIRST RACE

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B g Alkumait - Toni Baby Owner: Mr Gary Downie Trainer: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton Sponsor: Lorry Living

BEST TURNED OUT HORSE Ffion Roe from Juddmonte will select the best turned out horse and present a trophy to connections of the winner of this race.

POSITION OF STALLS

Straight Course - Stand side Round Course - Inside rail 1 mile 4 furlongs - Centre

Wishing Caitlin Lucy

A very happy 30th birthday!

Love from all your family near and far x

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SECOND RACE 2.20 THE RACING FOR TAMARA RIPON HORNBLOWER EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) for novice two yrs old Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635. (Penalty Value £12885) Weights raised 3lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SS (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 39) No

1

RACE DESCRIPTION This is another Novice’s Stakes. This six furlongs Novice Stakes is restricted to Novice two-year-olds.

In order to take part, all runners must also be EBF eligible.

SIX FURLONGS RACEFORM MEDIAN TIME 1 min 13.50 secs RECORD TIME 1 min 10.40 secs

Horse

st

CLASSY JAGUAR (GB) (3)

B g Pearl Secret - Velvet Jaguar Owner: Samantha Ullyott & Tony Coyle Trainer: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton

Jockey: David Nolan Form: 00 Breeder: Dr A. Gillespie

lb

Draw

9 7

(3)

TIMEFORM VIEW In need of the experience when well held in a pair of 5f events at Beverley.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

2

DOES MARY KNOW (GB) (18)

B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Be Glorious Owner: TSJ Partnership Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury Sponsor: ABM Catering Limited

9 7

Jockey: Callum Hutchinson Form: 6 Breeder: Meadow Farm Stud

(4)

TIMEFORM VIEW 55,000 gns Dark Angel colt who produced a promising first effort when sixth of 15 in a valuable 6f maiden at Goodwood 18 days ago. Will improve.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

3

GREEN BAY DREAM (GB) (19)

9 7

(1)

4

TAJ MAHAL PALACE (GB) (3)

9 7

(5)

5

ROGUE JEWEL (IRE) (21)

9 6

(2)

B c Dream Ahead (USA) - Vasilia Jockey: David Allan Owner: Green Racing Form: 2 Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: V. I. Araci Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud TIMEFORM VIEW 50,000 gns yearling, Dream Ahead colt. Brother to 3 winners, including high-class winner up to 7f Dream of Dreams (2-y-o 6f winner). Offered something to work on at big odds when second of 7 over C&D on recent debut and should improve.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

Ch c Palace Pier - Stereophonic (IRE) Jockey: Ben Robinson Owner: Joseph Bell & Spring Cottage Syndicate 3 Form: 0 Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Breeder: Minster Stud & Stratford Place Stud Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited TIMEFORM VIEW £30,000 2-y-o, Palace Pier colt who looked one for the longer term when finishing seventh of 10 in novice at Beverley (5f, good) on debut 3 days ago, not knocked about.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating B or Br f Mehmas (IRE) - Mise En Rose (USA) Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Owner: The Rogues Gallery Form: 1 D Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham Breeder: Old Carhue Stud Sponsor: Rogues Gallery Racing, Essex 4X4 Centre TIMEFORM VIEW £50,000 yearling, £75,000 2-y-o, Mehmas filly. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner).

Knuckled down well to make a winning start in 6-runner novice at York (6f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago and looks useful prospect.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2025: AL SHAHAM (IRE) 2 9 8 Harry Davies 3-1 (Simon & Ed Crisford) 4 ran

Betting Forecast: 5-6 Rogue Jewel (IRE), 5-2 Does Mary Know (GB), 5-1 Green Bay Dream (GB), 66-1 Taj Mahal Palace (GB), 80-1 Classy Jaguar (GB) ROGUE JEWEL did well to come from off the pace and catch a pair with experience on their side when making a winning debut at York 3 weeks ago and is taken to maintain her unbeaten record en route to better things. Does Mary Know produced a promising first when sixth of 15 in a valuable maiden at Goodwood 18 days ago and is feared most ahead of Green Bay Dream.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ROGUE JEWEL (IRE) 2.DOES MARY KNOW 3.GREEN BAY DREAM

16

RACE TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

3RD

2ND

4TH

BEST TURNED OUT HORSE Tamara’s parents, Tracy and Gary will select the best turned out horse and present a trophy to connections of the winner of this race.

THE RIPON EXECUTIVE WISH TO THANK:

For their generous support today.

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SECOND RACE

RACE RESULT

WORKING

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RACE DESCRIPTION

THIRD RACE 2.55 THE WILLIAM HILL SUPPORTING MND SILVER CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) for three yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £25000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318.

(Penalty Value £12885) 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 39) No

1

SIX FURLONGS RACEFORM MEDIAN TIME 1 min 13.50 secs RECORD TIME 1 min 09.04 secs

Horse

WESTMORIAN (GB) (28)

B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Inca Trail (USA) Owner: Mr Grant Tuer Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton

This is a six furlongs 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.

Age

st

lb

Draw

7

9 12

(6)

Jockey: Oliver Stammers Form: 0R-0046 D Breeder: J. Carrington & Richmond Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded a hat-trick on the all-weather last spring but lost his form after, refusing to race on final start of 2025. Shaped better when fourth at Thirsk last month, but well held at Newmarket next time.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 80

2

ROACH POWER (IRE) (68)

7

9 11

(16)

3

GLORY HYDE (IRE) (22)

5

9 10

(19)

4

MYTHICAL COMPOSER (GB) (17)

4

9 10

(15)

5

KATS BOB (GB) (17)

8

9 9

(5)

6

GRANT WOOD (IRE) (12)

7

9 9

(7)

7

WOODSTOCK (GB) (14)

6

9 8

(10)

Gr g Ribchester (IRE) - Evening Time (IRE) Jockey: John Egan Owner: Mrs A Tait & Jerry Stevens Form: 10-0004 C D Trainer: Michael Wigham, Newmarket Breeder: Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Pandora X Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Thrived when winning 5 times over the minimum trip in 2025. Hasn’t fully fired so far this season, fourth of 6 at Windsor in June, though he now drops back down in grade having returned to his last winning mark.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 79

B m Cotai Glory - Sea of Antiquity (IRE) Jockey: Joanna Mason Owner: Swales & Fell Form: 511100 CD Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton Breeder: Mr Derek Smullen Sponsor: OR8 Wellness, Tote TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time winner this season, including twice over C&D in June. Has found things tougher in big-field events at York on her last 2 starts, but the return to this venue could help.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 78 B g Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Mythicism Jockey: Jack Nicholls (3) Owner: Browns and Hornbys Form: 4441-40 D Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford Breeder: Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Clive Cox Racing Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2025 with success at Kempton (7f) but raced too freely when fourth of 10 over the same C&D in January. After 6 months off, was never involved when well held dropped back to 6f at Goodwood 17 days ago. This run should reveal more.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 78

Ch g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Dreaming of Stella (IRE) Jockey: William Pyle Owner: Colin Dorman and Tommy Dorman Form: 040022 D Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington Breeder: S. Rudolf Sponsor: Formulated Polymer Products Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 5 times in 2025. Yet to score during the current campaign but has returned to form with runner-up efforts the last twice, beaten only by one on a reduced mark at Redcar 17 days ago.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 77

Gr g Caravaggio (USA) - Azagba (FR) Jockey: Jason Hart Owner: Whitehills Racing Syndicate Form: 030004 CD Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow Breeder: C. Marnane Sponsor: Tote TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner at Newcastle early in the year and has made the frame twice over C&D since, returning to form when 2 lengths fourth of 7 here 12 days ago. Winner of this race in 2024 so he could be in the mix.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 77 B g Sixties Icon - Isabella Bird Jockey: Oisin Orr Owner: Miss Vanessa Church & Mr Toby Brereton Form: 346224 Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington Breeder: Jon and Julia Aisbitt Sponsor: Formulated Polymer Products Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives in decent heart, again travelling well when making the frame in a class 3 at Thirsk (7f) a fortnight ago. Had shaped encouragingly when mid-field in this race last year and could be ready to get back to winning ways from what is a handy mark.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 76

20

8

ROBERTO CARO (IRE) (21)

B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Bett’s Gift Owner: Reindeer Racing Club Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton

5

9 8

Jockey: M. P. Sheehy Form: 343000 D Breeder: J. McGlynn & C. Lyons

(18)

TIMEFORM VIEW Without a win so far this season but was a close fourth over C&D in April. After a couple of lesser efforts, took a step back in the right direction when 3 1/2 lengths tenth of 17 at York (5f) 3 weeks ago.

Interesting having dropped to a career-low mark.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 76

9

MAGIC BOY (GER) (22)

4

9 8

(14)

10 ANAISA (GB) (22)

3

9 6

(11)

11 GO VINCE GO (IRE) (22)

3

9 6

(13)

12 EMPEROR CARADOC (FR) (10)

7

9 6

(3)

13 DORNEY LAKE (GB) (9)

5

9 5

(20)

14 MISTER SOX (GB) (10)

6

9 4

(1)

15 TOLSTOY (IRE) (22)

7

9 4

(12)

16 WHO WANTS ME (IRE) (22)

4

9 4

(8)

B f Ardad (IRE) - Secretarial (IRE) Jockey: James Sullivan Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 4 & Partner Form: 00-4546 CD Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Habton Racing Sponsor: Tattersalls TIMEFORM VIEW Kept busy at 2 yrs, winning twice including Listed race over this C&D. Hasn’t managed to kick on in handicaps so far this season, though possibly needed the run after 9 weeks off when mid-field at York 22 days ago.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 78

B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Oddysey (IRE) Jockey: David Allan Owner: Reality Partnerships XI Form: 430043 D Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: H. J. O’Brien & M. McCallan Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time winner as a juvenile who has made the frame on several occasions this season, keeping on for third in 12-runner contest at York (5.5f) 22 days ago. Can make his presence felt with return to 6f promising to suit.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 78 B g Siyouni (FR) - Tribune Libre (IRE) Jockey: David Nolan Owner: Dan Maltby Bloodstock Limited & Partner Form: 356244 D Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow Breeder: Ecurie Des Monceaux & Skymarc Farm Inc Sponsor: Sunnyhill Properties (Yorkshire) Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark for the season at Thirsk in May. Good second at Nottingham last month but has run only respectably in 2 subsequent outings, never nearer when fourth of 8 at Pontefract 10 days ago. Blinkers now replace regular cheekpieces.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 74

B g Ardad (IRE) - Dora’s Sister (IRE) Jockey: Billy Garritty Owner: Mrs C M Clarke, Foulrice Park Racing Ltd Form: 501201 D Trainer: Liam Bailey, Middleham Breeder: Mickley Stud & Tim & Miranda Johnson Sponsor: Show Business Interiors Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a much-reduced mark at Doncaster in July and, having had excuses at York on penultimate outing, bounced back to winning ways at Southwell 9 days ago. Back up in grade here but he arrives in good heart.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 73

Ch g Pivotal - Crowning Glory (FR) Jockey: Sean Kirrane Owner: HuggyMac Racing & Ptnr Form: 032005 CD Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Car Colston Hall Stud Sponsor: York Van Centre Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a productive 2025 with 4 victories, including 2 over this C&D. However, his record has been mixed this season, merely closing up late when fifth of 8 at Doncaster 10 days ago.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 72

B g Kingman - War And Peace Jockey: Ben Robinson Owner: Mr Kristian Strangeway Form: 00-5400 D Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Breeder: Sir Robert Ogden Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Quirky sort who went without a win last year, but ran better than for a while when fourth of 8 at Southwell (7f) in January. After 6 months off, left poorly placed when down the field at York (6f) last time, so he’s worth a market check from his reduced mark.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 72 B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Parakopi (IRE) Jockey: Andrew Mullen Owner: Mr Raymond Anderson Green Form: 04-6110 Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Breeder: J. Hanly, Castlemartin Sky & Skymarc Far Sponsor: NSPCC, Iain Jardine Racing Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Finally off the mark at Carlisle (7f) in June and followed up with a ready success dropped to 5f at Ayr. Raced in the unfavoured group when well held at York (6f) last time, though reverted to showing an awkward side under pressure.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 72

21

THIRD RACE

B g Acclamation - Midnight (GER) Jockey: Alex Jary (3) Owner: Rakjam Ltd Form: 01-2410 D BF Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton Breeder: Gestut Etzean Sponsor: Alexanders York TIMEFORM VIEW Promising return when runner-up over C&D in June and built on that at the second time of asking when landing 19-runner contest at York last month. Below-par effort back at York 22 days ago, but he’s not yet fully exposed in handicaps over this trip. Worth another chance. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 76

17 VINCE L’AMOUR (IRE) (8)

5

9 4

(4)

18 BEYOND BORDERS (IRE) (19)

5

9 3

(9)

19 EDUCATING RITA (GB) (22)

4

9 2

(2)

20 MARK’S CHOICE (IRE) (14)

10 8 13

(17)

B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Red Romance Jockey: Duran Fentiman Owner: Reality Partnerships X Form: 060002 CD Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Mark Hanly & Stephanie Hanly Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Winner over 5f here in May. Had struggled for form subsequently, but with blinkers refitted he bounced back when second of 6 at Thirsk 8 days ago. Task is now to build on his latest effort.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 72

B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Beyond Limits (IRE) Jockey: Kaiya Fraser Owner: Cragg Wood Racing Form: 061265 D Trainer: Gemma Tutty, Northallerton Breeder: Promenade Bloodstock Limited Sponsor: Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of his falling mark at Wolverhampton in June and runner-up over C&D next time. Below form on final run for Kevin & Lauren Frost, but there were more positive signs when 1 3/4 lengths fifth of 12 on stable debut at Southwell 19 days ago.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 71 B f Belardo (IRE) - Excel And Succeed (IRE) Jockey: Cam Hardie Owner: Redhotgardogs and P Kirby Form: 4530-03 D Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond Breeder: Elwick Stud Sponsor: Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Without a win since scoring on her handicap bow 2 years ago when trained by Michael Dods.

However, she showed the benefit of seasonal/stable debut when third of 21 at York last time. On a career-low mark if able to back up latest effort.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 70 B g Bungle Inthejungle - Ramamara (IRE) Jockey: Jason Watson Owner: Cragg Wood Racing Form: 062436 CD Trainer: Gemma Tutty, Northallerton Breeder: Northern Bloodstock Agency Ltd Sponsor: Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Has a remarkable Ripon record, successful 10 times at this course, and in the frame twice here this summer. Lesser effort at Doncaster last time, but returns to his favourite venue with the regular cheekpieces now reapplied.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 67

DECLARED RUNNERS 20 2025: HAVANA RUM (IRE) 5 8 4 Ethan Tindall 12-1 (Richard Fahey) 15 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 12. Visor worn by No. 5, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 10, 13.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 17. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 14, 16, 20.

Stewards Note: WESTMORIAN: Following its run on 18/7/2026 it was reported that the horse lost its action in the dip.

MAGIC BOY: Following its run on 24/7/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

WHO WANTS ME: Following its run on 24/7/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

BEYOND BORDERS: Following its run on 27/7/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

Betting Forecast: 7-1 Go Vince Go (IRE), 11-1 Grant Wood (IRE), Woodstock (GB), Magic Boy (GER), 12-1 Educating Rita (GB), 16-1 Roach Power (IRE), 18-1 Glory Hyde (IRE), Kats Bob (GB), Vince L’Amour (IRE), Beyond Borders (IRE), 22-1 Roberto Caro (IRE), Emperor Caradoc (FR), Dorney Lake (GB), Tolstoy (IRE), Mark’s Choice (IRE), 28-1 Westmorian (GB), Mythical Composer (GB), Anaisa (GB), Mister Sox (GB), Who Wants Me (IRE) WOODSTOCK made the frame in a better race than he need contest at Thirsk 2 weeks ago and, with the drop back in trip expected to suit, he gets the vote. Heading the list of dangers is Go Vince Go who has shaped encouragingly at York the last twice, with Roberto Caro and Magic Boy completing the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WOODSTOCK 2.GO VINCE GO (IRE) 3.ROBERTO CARO (IRE)

RACE RESULT

RACE TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

3RD

2ND

4TH

BEST TURNED OUT HORSE Charlotte Taylor and Robert Pearce, representing MND Association will select the best turned out horse and present a trophy to connections of the winner of this race.

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FOURTH RACE 3.25 THE WILLIAM HILL/MND ASSOCIATION GREAT ST WILFRID HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) TRIFECTA ROLLOVER RACE for three yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £100000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £40630; Second £20320; Third £10160; Fourth £5080; Fifth £2540; Sixth £1270.

(Penalty Value £51540) SS (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 39) No

1

SIX FURLONGS RACEFORM MEDIAN TIME 1 min 13.50 secs RECORD TIME 1 min 09.04 secs

Horse

ARAMRAM (IRE) (56)

B h Blue Point (IRE) - Queen’s Pearl (IRE) Owner: Mr Ziad A. Galadari Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

RACE DESCRIPTION This race is a six furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards.

The majority of handicaps are designed for horses from with a specific ratings band but this particular race has no rating restrictions attached to it which allows horses with a higher rating to take part.

Despite having no rating restrictions attached to it the higher rated horses must still concede weight to their lower rated rivals, which tend to make open handicaps very competitive races.

Age

st

lb

Draw

5

9 12

(3)

Jockey: Joe Leavy Form: 01-1250 D Breeder: Galadari Sons Stud Company Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Picked up where he left off last season when landing a Listed race at Doncaster on reappearance before a brace of good efforts in defeat in Group company. Found the step up to the top level beyond him at Royal Ascot last time and is now 12lb higher than for his last handicap appearance.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 109

2

ROYAL ZABEEL (IRE) (35)

3

FAST TRACK HARRY (GB) (36)

5

9 7

(5)

4

8 12

(8)

B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Lady’s Maid (USA) Jockey: Jason Watson Owner: The Horse Watchers 9 Form: 045010 D Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Sponsor: Trade Access Panels Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced his fine all-weather record when taking Listed contest at Southwell (6f) in November and showed he’s just as effective on turf when landing second win at Newmarket (7f) last month. Not in the same form there under a penalty the following week but can’t be discounted given previous success.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 104 Ch g Harry Angel (IRE) - Olympic Runner Owner: Mr J. C. Smith Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford

Jockey: Jack Nicholls (3) Form: 100002 D Breeder: Littleton Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form when scoring at Lingfield and Newcastle first 2 starts this year and produced his best effort since (in first-time cheekpieces) having edged back down the weights when second of 11 in handicap (5/1) at Ascot (6f, firm) 36 days ago. Of serious interest.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 95

4

DARK CLOUD RISING (GB) (12)

4

8 11

(15)

5

KHAFIZ (IRE) (13)

4

8 8

(7)

6

LORD ROXBY (IRE) (12)

4

8 7

(6)

7

I’M NEXT (GB) (29)

4

8 6

(10)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Aristocratic Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Owner: Jinky Farms Form: 00U132 CD BF Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited Sponsor: Jinky Farms TIMEFORM VIEW Slipped in the weights and right back on song with cosy victory in 7-runner handicap at C&D in June.

Couldn’t get to the front after missing the kick slightly when third of 6 at Pontefract (6f, good) next time and found less than looked likely when runner-up to Lord Roxby back at C&D 12 days ago. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 94

B g New Bay - Hala Hala (IRE) Jockey: Harry Davies Owner: Woodhurst Ltd & Withernsea Form: 3-50044 Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton Breeder: Tinnakill Bloodstock Sponsor: Tote TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 7f novice winner for Roger Varian but went the wrong way for Ed Bethell after making a promising start this season at Haydock. Made the frame at York on yard debut and matched that form when fourth of 10 at Chester 2 weeks ago, though doesn’t shape he’ll benefit from this drop back in trip.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 91 B g Soldier’s Call - Miami Breeze (IRE) Jockey: Alex Jary (3) Owner: N Skinner D Jenkins J Glover Form: 014521 CD Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton Breeder: Calgath/Lewinstown/Geraldine Regan Sponsor: Alexanders York TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable type returned to best when winning 20-runner 6f handicap at York in May and doubled his tally for the season when winning 7-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 12 days ago by 1 3/4 lengths from Dark Cloud Rising. Leading player from 5lb higher.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 90

B g Ardad (IRE) - Dharwa Jockey: John Egan Owner: Mr B Parker & Partner Form: 403116 Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Richard & Nell Kent Sponsor: JPC Developments (Yorkshire) Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Made all at Redcar (5f) in June before again capitalising on an ideal draw to follow up at Beverley 2 weeks later. Wider than ideal when sixth of 7 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good) 29 days ago but this will be harder to dominate.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 89

24

8

MUSICAL TOUCH (IRE) (21)

5

8 5

(9)

9

EYE OF DUBAI (GB) (51)

5

8 2

(1)

10 MANILA SCOUSE (GB) (14)

7

8 2

(13)

11 KODIAC THRILLER (IRE) (21)

5

8 2

(14)

12 FORTIFICATION (GB) (49)

3

8 2

(12)

13 IT JUST TAKES TIME (IRE) (14)

8

8 2

(2)

14 BRIGHTON BOY (IRE) (14)

4

8 2

(4)

15 FLIGHT CONTROL (IRE) (21)

3

8 2

(11)

B g Mehmas (IRE) - Ray of Light (IRE) Jockey: Warren Fentiman (3) Owner: Naughty Vintage and Partner Form: 00-1010 D Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton Breeder: Mr Dermot Cogan Sponsor: Richard Fahey Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced his good record fresh when justifying support at Southwell in April and capitalised on a good track position to win a 21-runner handicap at York in June. Not drawn as well there last time and will likely need a personal best remaining on a career-high mark.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 88 B g Havana Grey - Lily Carstairs Jockey: James Sullivan Owner: WeDo Business & Mr S. Radymski Form: 520-000 CD Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton Breeder: Mr R. S. Hoskins Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in September and posted a good second in a big field at Doncaster thereafter.

Yet to pose a real threat in 3 starts this year, though, and others are preferred.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 85

B g Kodiac - Stage Name Jockey: Cam Hardie Owner: RADS Form: 010041 CD Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Breeder: Stage Name Partnership Sponsor: Mark Walford Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at C&D in April and shaped well despite stumbling badly at the start when fourth over 5f here last month. Built on that when winning a 17-runner handicap at York (5f, good to firm) 21 days ago and last season’s runner-up can be in the mix again.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 84

Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Shumookhi (IRE) Jockey: Tom Kiely-Marshall (5) Owner: Spring Cottage Syndicate & Joseph Bell Form: 241430 BF Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Breeder: Saeed Al Qassimi Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-Wathnan gelding who showed much improved form to win a very competitive 5f York handicap on return/stable debut before making the frame in similar events there on his next 2 starts. Clearly not 100% last time and he’s the type to bounce back.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 88

Br g Power - War Bride (GER) Jockey: Andrew Mullen Owner: Go Alfresco Racing Partners Form: 022310 CD Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Breeder: Gervin Creaner Sponsor: Vale Engineering (York) Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Front runner was placed 3 starts prior to getting back on scoreboard when landing 4-runner handicap (5/4) at Beverley (7f, good to firm) last month. Unable to bag the lead when ninth of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good) 14 days ago and will find this harder to dominate. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 84 Gr g Gregorian (IRE) - Natural Instinct (IRE) Jockey: Amie Waugh (3) Owner: Reality Partnerships II Form: 012606 D Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Mount Coote Estates Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner for Andrew Balding and returned to his best for current yard when scoring at Thirsk in May before a good second at Chester. Gave a good account back down in grade when sixth of 15 in handicap there (7f, good) 14 days ago but this more competitive again.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 84 Br g Calyx - Oh So Fine (IRE) Jockey: William Pyle Owner: Cragg Wood Racing Form: 135231 D Trainer: Kevin & Lauren Frost, Newark Breeder: Yulong Investments Sponsor: Kevin Frost Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start in 6f novice at Doncaster in April. Good third in a red-hot handicap at Newmarket’s July Festival on his penultimate outing and built on that with a career-best victory in a 12-runner handicap at York (7f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Respected from out of the weights. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 85 DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2025: INTERVENTION 8 8 2 William Pyle 16-1 (Michael Appleby) 17 ran Visor worn by No. 4, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note: MUSICAL TOUCH: Following its run on 25/7/2026 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Betting Forecast: 13-2 Fast Track Harry (GB), 7-1 Lord Roxby (IRE), 17-2 Dark Cloud Rising (GB), 9-1 Aramram (IRE), Fortification (GB), 14-1 Royal Zabeel (IRE), Kodiac Thriller (IRE), Flight Control (IRE), 16-1 Khafiz (IRE), 18-1 I’m Next (GB), 20-1 Manila Scouse (GB), 22-1 Brighton Boy (IRE), 28-1 Musical Touch (IRE), Eye of Dubai (GB), 33-1 It Just Takes Time (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE

B g Aclaim (IRE) - Forever Excel (IRE) Jockey: Duran Fentiman Owner: Ambrose Turnbull & John Cruces Form: 032610 D Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Wayne Clifford Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a deserved first success of 2026 in 17-runner handicap at Ayr (6f) last month. Not in the same form after a 5lb rise when tenth of 11 in handicap (13/2) at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago and this will require a career best if he’s to score from out of the weights.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 84

LORD ROXBY has already landed a big-field handicap this season and is fancied to follow up his C&D success. Fast Track Harry still looks on a handy mark after last month’s Ascot second, whilst last season’s runner-up Kodiac Thriller is also respected on the back of his York success.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LORD ROXBY (IRE) 2.FAST TRACK HARRY 3.KODIAC THRILLER (IRE)

RACE RESULT

RACE TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

3RD

2ND

4TH

BEST TURNED OUT HORSE Ben Wright, Director of ESG and Sustainability for William Hill and Sally Hughes, Director of Services and Partnerships at MND Association will select the best turned out horse and present a trophy to connections of the winner of this race.

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RACE DESCRIPTION

FIFTH RACE 3.55 THE WILLIAM HILL WORLD FREE FROM MND 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.

(Penalty Value £7731) SS (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 39) No

1

about ONE MILE RACEFORM MEDIAN TIME 1 min 42.50 secs RECORD TIME 1 min 36.62 secs

Horse

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

Age

BEST RATE (GB) (17)

B g Camacho - Nardin Owner: J Palmer-Brown & Partner Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

lb

Draw

4 10 4

st

(1)

Jockey: Joe Leavy Form: 324113 D Breeder: Petches Farm Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won back-to-back handicaps at Ascot and Pontefract in July before solid third of 5 from career-high mark at Sandown 17 days ago, continuing in good heart. Can be competitive once more.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 87

2

MURASHAH (IRE) (119)

5 10 3

(8)

3

ANDESITE (GB) (14)

4

9 13

(7)

4

CAPITAL GUARANTEE (IRE) (7)

6

9 10

(11)

5

HIGH POINT (IRE) (7)

5

9 10

(6)

B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Muteela Jockey: Oisin Orr Owner: Mr Malcolm McMaster Form: 1/622/-1 Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited Sponsor: Tote TIMEFORM VIEW Impressive return from 19 months off when won at Thirsk in April on first run for new connections wearing first-time hood (now removed). Came from off the pace in that 7f handicap and this step up to 1m should suit so he’s potentially still well treated if good to go following further 119 days off.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 86

B g Pinatubo (IRE) - Katie’s Diamond (FR) Jockey: Jason Watson Owner: Swales & Fell Form: 532205 Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton Breeder: Branton Court Stud LLP Sponsor: OR8 Wellness, Tote TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t won since debut but came second over this trip at York in June and wasn’t disgraced when fifth of 15 at Thirsk over 7f 14 days ago. Down slightly in grade and holds place claims back up in trip.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 82 Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Promised Money (IRE) Jockey: Mark Winn Owner: Eagle Racing Form: 000616 CD Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud Sponsor: GAIN Equine Nutrition TIMEFORM VIEW Won this race from 2lb higher mark 12 months ago and recently returned to winning ways at Thirsk in July. Only sixth of 14 in a handicap at Redcar 7 days ago though and needs more here.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 79 B g New Bay - Pacharana Owner: Mr I. J. Jardine Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown Sponsor: Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

Jockey: Andrew Mullen Form: 5-30100 Breeder: Farm Cove Thoroughbreds Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Yarmouth in June over 11.5f but has finished last in both handicaps since joining his new stable, taking a strong hold on each occasion. Best watched for now. Star RatingHIIII Official BHA Rating 79

6

JUNGLE RULER (IRE) (17)

3

9 9

(10)

7

SWIPED (GB) (22)

3

9 8

(2)

B g Lucky Vega (IRE) - Lilli Milena (IRE) Jockey: Harry Davies Owner: The Horse Watchers 4 Form: 445432 BF Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farm Sponsor: Trade Access Panels Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to win a handicap but placed last 2 starts, finishing runner-up at Sandown on latest outing.

Up against several more exposed rivals here and should prove competitive.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 85

B g Too Darn Hot - Give And Take Jockey: Rhys Clutterbuck Owner: Marcstown Ltd Form: 521211 D Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Breeder: Coln Valley Stud Sponsor: R M Beckett Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Has thrived with 3 wins since switched to handicaps, most recently winning back-to-back in visor (now removed) at Epsom then Sandown 22 days ago. Latest win has seen both the second and third win since so he could still be ahead of the handicapper despite a 6lb rise and should go well again.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 84

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8

ADVANCE TWENTYFIVE (FR) (35)

3

9 6

(4)

9

GARDEN OASIS (GB) (10)

11 9 2

(9)

10 HIS FINEST HOUR (GB) (12)

5

9 2

(5)

11 BARLEY (IRE) (7)

7

9 0

(3)

B g Victor Ludorum - Selfsame (USA) Jockey: Harry Russell Owner: Advance Group UK Ltd Form: 05-6001 D Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton Breeder: Mr Philip Mahler Sponsor: Richard Fahey Racing, Advance Group Uk Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Broke duck at Chester over 7.5f in July in first-time visor, though was off the bridle much of the way in rear and went in snatches so this slight step up in trip should help. Visor removed here and up 4lb.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 82

B g Excelebration (IRE) - Queen Arabella Jockey: David Allan Owner: Mr T. A. Scothern & Partner Form: 305423 CD BF Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Meon Valley Stud Sponsor: Electrical Discount UK TIMEFORM VIEW Seven-time C&D winner who was second of 7 here in July but wasn’t quite at the same level when third of 6 at Pontefract 10 days ago, not going with great fluency. Cheekpieces removed and goes without any kind of headgear for the first time since 2020. Vulnerable to less-exposed rivals.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 71 B g Churchill (IRE) - Jadwiga Jockey: Joanna Mason Owner: Gary Downes and Howard Thompson Form: 42262-3 Trainer: Tina Jackson, Loftus Breeder: Miss K. J. Keir Sponsor: S. M. Thompson Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Third of 5 over 9.7f here 12 days ago on first outing since 9 months off (had breathing operation) and leaving Ian Williams. Shaped as if retaining all ability and now steps down in trip, though in a slightly better race than he need contest.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 71

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2025: CAPITAL GUARANTEE (IRE) 5 10 1 David Nolan 10-1 (David O’Meara) 8 ran Hood worn by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 9. Visor worn by No. 7, 8.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 11.

Betting Forecast: 3-1 Murashah (IRE), 13-2 Swiped (GB), 7-1 Best Rate (GB), 10-1 Jungle Ruler (IRE), 12-1 Capital Guarantee (IRE), Advance Twentyfive (FR), Garden Oasis (GB), 14-1 Andesite (GB), Barley (IRE), 16-1 His Finest Hour (GB), 40-1 High Point (IRE) MURASHAH hasn’t stood much racing to date but made a really encouraging start for his new yard when scoring at Thirsk back in April and he could progress further on the back of more time off. Swiped has some strong form to his name and is the pick of the 3-y-os so needs taking seriously, while Best Rate will be hard to keep out the placings in current form.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MURASHAH (IRE) 2.SWIPED 3.BEST RATE

RACE RESULT

RACE TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

3RD

2ND

4TH

BEST TURNED OUT HORSE Oliver Blackwell and Jasmine Horsey will select the best turned out horse and present a trophy to connections of the winner of this race.

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FIFTH RACE

B g Mehmas (IRE) - Cornakill (USA) Jockey: Sean Kirrane Owner: Reality Partnerships Form: 323332 D Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Mr Norman Orminston Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Going through a good spell with a lengthy run of placed efforts, second of 14 at Redcar 7 days ago though limitations exposed. 33 runs since last success and he’ll likely prove vulnerable for the win once more in this company.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 69

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RACE DESCRIPTION

SIXTH RACE 4.30 THE ASHLEY SMITH MEMORIAL WILLIAM HILL FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares ONE MILE ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (12f abt 10yds) Total prize fund £10000 RACEFORM Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; MEDIAN TIME Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of 2 mins 39.30 secs the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS RECORD TIME 2 mins 31.40 secs (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 39) No

Horse

This is a one mile and four furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 51 to 70. 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.

Age

st

lb

Draw

1

MUSICAL ACCORD (GB) (72)

3

9 9

(3)

2

TALITHA ROUGE (IRE) (23)

3

9 6

(1)

3

CLOCKER (GB) (17)

3

9 4

(2)

B f Camelot - Bonhomie Jockey: Rhys Clutterbuck Owner: Mrs Doreen Tabor Form: 066 Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Breeder: Highclere Stud Sponsor: Ashford Stud of 5095 TIMEFORM VIEW A £350,000 buy and half-sister to several winners but hasn’t lived up to expectations in maiden/ novice events. Needs a big step forward upped in trip for handicap debut but is in the right hands to do so and she possesses a good deal of scope.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 70

Ch f Space Blues (IRE) - Coco Rouge (IRE) Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Owner: Hot To Trot Racing 2 Form: 3436 Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Breeder: Joe & Edel Banahan & Micheal Smith Sponsor: Hot To Trot Racing Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Space Blues filly who made the frame on 2 of her 3 starts in maiden/novice company but failed to take a step forward granted the run of the race when sixth of 7 on handicap debut at Sandown (1 1/4m) 3 weeks ago. Remains early days at least now stepping back up in trip.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 67 B f Time Test - Oh Dream Owner: Clocker Partnership Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham

Jockey: Oisin Orr Form: 56-4612 BF Breeder: Oh Dream Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEW Time Test filly who crucially got away on terms and duly showed improved form when off the mark in a 6-runner Hamilton handicap (11f) 2 starts back. Reverted to slow starting but ran at least as well when second at Leicester since (clear of remainder) and she’s of interest again.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 65

4

BLUE TULIP (IRE) (16)

3

8 12

(4)

5

SKIRT AROUND (USA) (72)

3

8 12

(5)

B f Space Blues (IRE) - La Tulipe (FR) Jockey: Jason Watson Owner: Foursome Thoroughbreds Form: 05661 D Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn Breeder: Ringfort Stud Sponsor: William Muir & Chris Grassick Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Hails from a family this yard knows well and she showed improved form when opening her account at the fifth attempt at Wolverhampton (1 1/2m) 16 days ago, overcoming an interrupted passage in the process. 5lb rise can see her competitive again back on turf.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 59 Gr f Knicks Go (USA) - Alotta Skirt (USA) Jockey: Jack Nicholls (3) Owner: James and Susan Cookson Form: 643-00 Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond Breeder: Jsm Equine Llc Sponsor: Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Twice in the frame in 7f novices at 2yrs but has failed to beat a rival in a pair of 1 1/4m handicaps at Newcastle and Wetherby this season. Cheekpieces are now reached for over this longer trip.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 59 DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2025: PHAEDRA 3 9 5 Sam Hitchcott 9-4 (Richard Hannon) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5.

Betting Forecast: 6-4 Clocker (GB), 11-4 Blue Tulip (IRE), 9-2 Musical Accord (GB), 6-1 Talitha Rouge (IRE), 25-1 Skirt Around (USA)

CLOCKER reverted back to her slow starting ways but it was encouraging she could match her previous best when runner up at Leicester 17 days ago (pulled long way clear of the remainder). She can confirm her mark to be an exploitable one, possibly at the chief expense of Wolverhampton scorer Blue Tulip, who appeals as the type to progress further in staying handicaps. Musical Accord didn’t kick on as expected in maidens but this switch to handicaps can see her to better effect now.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CLOCKER 2.BLUE TULIP (IRE) 3.MUSICAL ACCORD

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RACE RESULT

RACE TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

3RD

2ND

4TH

BEST TURNED OUT HORSE The Smith Family, Carole, Isabelle, Steve and Charlotte will select the best turned out horse and present a trophy to connections of the winner of this race in memory of Ashley.

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SEVENTH RACE 5.05 THE HARROGATE COMEDY FESTIVAL COMING THIS AUTUMN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) for three yrs old and upwards ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 170 YARDS Total prize fund £10000 RACEFORM Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third MEDIAN TIME £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS 2 mins 5.60 secs (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 39) RECORD TIME

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a one mile, one and a half furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 60. 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 min 59.12 secs

No

Horse

lb

Draw

1

SUNNY ORANGE (IRE) (3)

Age

6 10 0

st

(5)

2

WAR AND LOVE (GB) (7)

4 10 0

(9)

3

KITSUNE POWER (IRE) (3)

7

9 13

(4)

4

WOODLEIGH (IRE) (17)

5

9 12

(13)

5

MARLENA’S PRINCE (IRE) (62)

4

9 11

(7)

6

DARING LEADER (IRE) (19)

5

9 10

(6)

B g Expert Eye - Orangey Red (IRE) Jockey: Duran Fentiman Owner: Mr D Sturdy, Mr D Lumley & Partner Form: 442325 Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Ringfort Stud Ltd Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Regained winning thread at Beverley (8.5f) in April and he lines up here in good order, runner up at Pontefract prior to not being seen to best effect when fifth back at Beverley (1 1/4m) 3 days ago. Blinkers go on in place of usual cheekpieces and claims from a handy draw.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 60

B f Iffraaj - El Gumryah (IRE) Jockey: Ben Robinson Owner: Mr Joseph Bell & Partner Form: 5-03443 Trainer: Brian Ellison, Malton Breeder: H. H. Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa Sponsor: Brian Ellison Racing Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who produced best effort for present yard when fourth at Doncaster (7f, firm) in July and not disgraced having attempted to throw down a challenge a long way out when third in a Redcar maiden (7f) last week. This more suitable now stamina is tested further.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 60 B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Fire Heroine (USA) Jockey: Amie Waugh (3) Owner: Reality Partnerships XV Form: 260134 D Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Stuart Mcphee Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who ended a long losing sequence at Beverley (1 1/4m) in July and backed it up with pair of in-the-frame efforts in a higher grade since. Another who is expected to give another good account.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 59

B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Naqrah (IRE) Jockey: Joanna Mason Owner: Belt and Braces Racing Syndicate Form: 211554 C D BF Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud Sponsor: OR8 Wellness TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who scored at Redcar and at Doncaster earlier this season and he comes here on the back of creditable displays, latterly when fourth of 7 in handicap at Redcar (1m) 17 days ago. No reason why he won’t give another good account.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 58

B g Kodiac - Zain Time Jockey: Aiden Brookes Owner: Mr Andrew Phillips Form: 24432 Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud Sponsor: Micky Hammond Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French performer who is effective at 1m to 15.5f and he ended time with H-A Pantall with a respectable second in a La-Roche-Posay maiden (8.5f) in June. Market can guide as to expectations now handicapping for new yard. Hood on 1st time.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 57 B g Acclamation - Daring Life (IRE) Owner: D J Jones & M T Brougham Trainer: Christopher Kellett, Lathom Sponsor: MAISON49

Jockey: Jason Hart Form: 003010 D Breeder: Rathbarry Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on falling mark under a positive ride at Pontefract (1m) in June but not in anything like the same form when well held over this trip at Ayr 3 weeks ago. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 56

7

MAGIC RUNNER (GER) (14)

4

9 10

(3)

B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Magma (GER) Jockey: James Sullivan Owner: RC Syndicate XVIII Form: 355005 Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington Breeder: Gestut Gorlsdorf Sponsor: racingclub.com, Formulated Polymer Products Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Both career wins over 9.5f at Wolverhampton, the latest in January. Exploits mixed on all-weather during the spring but shaped as if she’d come on for the run after 4 months off when fifth of 6 in handicap at Doncaster (1 1/4m) 2 weeks ago.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 56

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8

CASILLI (GB) (366)

9

9 8

(2)

9

LITTLE TED (GB) (21)

9

9 6

(12)

10 FELIZ NAVIDAD (GB) (20)

3

9 6

(10)

3

9 11

B m Cacique (IRE) - Lilli Marlane Jockey: Billy Garritty Owner: Laura Mason Syndicate Racing Form: 364066- CD Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton Breeder: Rosyground Stud Sponsor: Stittenham Farms TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran C&D winner who arrives on a long losing run and operating below her best when last seen during summer of 2025. Resumes from 12 months off operating from career-low mark, though, and worth noting she has gone well fresh previously. Cheekpieces discarded.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 54

Ch g Cityscape - Speedy Utmost Meg Jockey: David Allan Owner: Mr M. J. Macleod Form: 520226 CD Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Mill Bank Bloodstock LLP Sponsor: Leods Contracts Limited, Baker Finch Interiors TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner who was just touched off in this race 12 months ago. Suggested he’s coming to the boil with good runner up efforts on 2 of his last 3 starts and he lines up here on a workable mark.

Possibilities.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 52 Ch g Mondialiste (IRE) - Deck The Halls (USA) Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Owner: Elwick Stud Form: 553 Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Breeder: Elwick Stud Sponsor: Elwick Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Mondialiste gelding who hasn’t kicked on from a relatively promising debut run at Beverley in 2 subsequent outings. In good hands, though, and switch to handicaps rates a positive now tackling this longer trip.

Betting should guide.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 60

11 SAXON GRACE (IRE) (2)

Ch f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Raajihah Owner: Mr J. Macleod Trainer: Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie

Jockey: Shane Gray Form: 640311 Breeder: Lawnview Stud

(in 6lb ex)

(11)

TIMEFORM VIEW Had been campaigned mainly over sprint trips for current yard this season but arrives firmly on the up following a pair of wins at up to 8.5f in recent days. Penalty unlikely to prevent another win if seeing out this new distance.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 59

12 HORWICH (GB) (25)

3

9 4

(15)

13 HIJO DE LA LUNA (GER) (37)

6

9 1

(8)

14 RIDDIKULUS (GB) (19)

3

9 0

(14)

15 TIBERIO FORCE (GB) (15)

7

9 0

(1)

B g Mayson - Hilldale Jockey: William Pyle Owner: Foxtrot Racing Horwich Form: 046606 Trainer: Ruth Carr, Stillington Breeder: Highfield Farm LLP Sponsor: Foxtrot Racing, Formulated Polymer Products Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Free-going sort who won his first 2 career starts for Clive Cox at the turn of the year. Below form since in handicaps for current yard, again not looking a winner in waiting despite a sliding mark when last of 6 at Nottingham (9f) 25 days ago.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 58

B f Ulysses (IRE) - Carnachy (IRE) Jockey: Oliver Stammers Owner: The Well Oiled Partnership Form: 444141 CD Trainer: Grant Tuer, Northallerton Breeder: St Albans Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Tattersalls TIMEFORM VIEW Ulysses filly who has found some improvement for reapplication of blinkers late, making it 2 wins from last 3 starts in a C&D handicap 3 weeks ago. Not ruled out on the back of a 4lb rise.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 54

Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - Rio’s Rosanna (IRE) Jockey: Mark Winn Owner: Mr Simon Whitaker Form: 06-6600 CD Trainer: Simon Whitaker, Scarcroft Breeder: Mr James Marshall & Mr Chris Marshall Sponsor: Yorkshire Bale TIMEFORM VIEW Ended a lengthy losing run in a C&D classified event 12 months ago. Didn’t fare too badly on first 2 outings upon returning here during the spring but he lines up here having finished well held (raced freely) in refitted blinkers at Newcastle 2 weeks ago. Well drawn to attack here.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 45 DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2025: BAY DREAM BELIEVER (IRE) 6 10 0 Jason Hart 9-4 (Mark Walford) 7 ran Hood worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 1, 14, 15. Visor worn by No. 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 9.

Stewards Note: DARING LEADER: Following its run on 27/7/2026 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly late-on.

Betting Forecast: 7-2 Saxon Grace (IRE), 8-1 Riddikulus (GB), 17-2 Little Ted (GB), 11-1 Sunny Orange (IRE), 12-1 Woodleigh (IRE), 14-1 Casilli (GB), Feliz Navidad (GB), 16-1 Kitsune Power (IRE), Hijo de La Luna (GER), 22-1 Marlena’s Prince (IRE), 28-1 War And Love (GB), 33-1 Daring Leader (IRE), Magic Runner (GER), Tiberio Force (GB), 40-1 Horwich (GB)

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SEVENTH RACE

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Hey Little Gorl (GER) Jockey: Andrew Elliott Owner: Mr Richard C. Pearson Form: 104463 Trainer: Simon West, Middleham Breeder: Gestut Gorlsdorf Sponsor: The Injured Jockeys Fund TIMEFORM VIEW Belatedly opened his account in a first-time visor at Wolverhampton (9.5f) back in February and he comes here having reached frame on 3 of last 4 starts, albeit not going with much zest when third at Carlisle (11f) last month. Drops back down in trip now.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 47

No shortage of chances but it’s hard not to be impressed with how SAXON GRACE has advanced her form of late so a quick-fire hat-trick beckons if seeing out this trip. Tim Easterby holds a strong hand and his Little Ted and Sunny Orange are others to consider. Riddikulus and the returning Casilli at forecast longer odds also make appeal.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SAXON GRACE (IRE) 2.LITTLE TED 3.SUNNY ORANGE (IRE)

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BEST TURNED OUT HORSE A representative from 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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RACE CONDITIONS FIRST RACE 1.45 - THE JUDDMONTE EBF RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 2) (for horses in Bands C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB/GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15462 to the winning horse The second to receive £7251, the third £3627, the fourth £1812, the fifth £906 and the sixth £453. for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, August 10th and pay £120 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each race won 6lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band D from Band C 3lb. JUDDMONTE FARMS 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. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2026 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 23 September, 2026, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 09 October, 2026. Both races will be run over seven furlongs. NOTE: Horses entered or declared in a race which is subsequently abandoned will not be eligible to enter a Final. 16 entries at £120. - Closed August 10th, 2026.

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. SECOND RACE 2.20 - THE RACING FOR TAMARA RIPON HORNBLOWER EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510 and the fifth £755. for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, August 10th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, a winner of a race 4lb Of 2 races 8lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). WILLIAM HILL ORGANISATION LIMITED has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition they will award a £50 cash prize to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of WILLIAM HILL. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race. 10 entries at £100. - Closed August 10th, 2026.

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. THIRD RACE 2.55 - THE WILLIAM HILL SUPPORTING MND SILVER CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the fifth £755 and the sixth £377. 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). £125 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 3-y-o 8st 3lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after August 8th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. WILLIAM HILL ORGANIZATION LIMITED has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of WILLIAM HILL. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 34 entries at £125. - Closed August 10th, 2026.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. FOURTH RACE 3.25 - THE WILLIAM HILL/MND ASSOCIATION GREAT ST WILFRID HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £51540 to the winning horse The second to receive £24170, the third £12090, the fourth £6040, the fifth £3020 and the sixth £1510. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 10th and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after August 8th, 2026, a winner of a race 4lb Of 2 races 7lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. THE WILLIAM HILL ORGANIZATION LIMITED has generously sponsored this race.

A Silver Trophy, depicting St Wilfrid mounted on horseback, will be presented to the winning owner. Mementos will be presented to the winning trainer and jockey. In addition, a cash prize of £100 will be awarded to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of WILLIAM HILL. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 21 entries at £400. - Closed August 10th, 2026.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. FIFTH RACE 3.55 - THE WILLIAM HILL WORLD FREE FROM MND 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 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. August 13th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 8th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. WILLIAM HILL ORGANIZATION 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. 21 entries at £75. - Closed August 10th, 2026.

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. SIXTH RACE 4.30 - THE ASHLEY SMITH MEMORIAL WILLIAM HILL FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) 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 fillies and mares only, Rated 51-70 (also open to such fillies and mares rated 50 and below). £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.

August 13th. 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 6lb Penalties, after August 8th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. WILLIAM HILL ORGANISATION LIMITED have generously sponsored 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. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. 9 entries at £50. - Closed August 10th, 2026.

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. SEVENTH RACE 5.05 - THE HARROGATE COMEDY FESTIVAL COMING THIS AUTUMN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) 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 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £50 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 13th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st; 3-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 6lb Penalties, after August 8th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. HARROGATE THEATRE has generously sponsored this race and award a cash prize to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 19 entries at £50. Closed August 10th, 2026.

SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

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