Ripon Racecard - Thursday 28th May

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28 May

OFFICIALS & WELCOME MEET THE TEAM JAMES HUTCHINSON Managing Director

LIZ BARKER Racecourse Administrator

JANE HUTCHINSON Commercial Manager

CHARLES YOUNG Raceday Administrator

CARL TONKS Head Groundsman

LAURA BENNETT Catering Manager

JENNIE EYRES & RACHEL SIMPSON Marketing & Raceday Experience

AMY RYAN Raceday Presenter

MELANIE RENSHAW Accounts Manager

STEWARDS Chief Steward Alan Dempsey Beth Dowswell, Sarah Russell, Adrian Smith STARTERS Stuart Turner, Jason Callaghan JUDGE Nicholas Hargreave CLERK OF THE SCALES Wayne Burnell

TODAY’S RACING FIRST RACE 2:05pm

HANDICAPPER Matt Gardner

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The Visit attheraces.com EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS Alec Dent, Graham Gray, Victoria Forbes

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The Book Now At ripon-races.co.uk Handicap Stakes

VETERINARY OFFICER Stewart Mechie VETERINARY SURGEONS Matt Butterell, Richard Sutcliffe MEDICAL OFFICERS Dr Jonathan Bulman, Dr Leslie Kilshaw, Dr Ros Roden DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD Brian Beswick - 07831331102 BETTING RING MANAGER Malcolm Hart COMMENTATOR John Blance

SECOND RACE 2:35pm

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THIRD RACE 3:07pm

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FOURTH RACE 3:40pm

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FIFTH RACE 4:10pm

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SIXTH RACE 4:45pm

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The Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Stakes

The Ripon Cathedral Handicap Stakes

The Sky Sports Racing Virgin 519 Handicap Stakes

The Napoleons Casino and Restaurant Leeds Handicap Stakes

SEVENTH RACE 5:20pm The Download The Raceday Ready App 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

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Good afternoon & welcome to Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse on this sunny afternoon!

It’s hard to believe that we are already a quarter of the way through our 2026 season and that May is nearly behind us. However, there is still plenty to look forward to over the coming weeks here at Ripon Racecourse.

We return next Wednesday evening before an exciting double-header on Wednesday 17th June, followed by our ever-popular and glamorous Ladies’ Day on Thursday 18th June — one of the highlights of the summer season.

This afternoon’s feature race, the Ripon Cathedral Handicap at 3:40pm, looks set to be a particularly competitive one. The field includes two previous Course & Distance winners in Spioradalta and Spirit Of Acklam, both of whom clearly enjoy the challenge of racing at Ripon.

Joining them is the familiar Garden Oasis, a dual winner at the course who, whilst yet to score over this particular distance here, does boast winning form over the distance elsewhere — adding to what promises to be an interesting race.

Alongside the racing, we also have a host of free family activities taking place in the Course Enclosure this afternoon, including the ever-popular Barrel Train, Arts & Crafts and Circus Skills, plus plenty more for children to enjoy throughout the day. We are also delighted to welcome Road Stunner to Ripon for the first time, who will be performing live throughout the afternoon from the Bandstand.

Wishing you a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon of racing, and we hope to welcome you back to Ripon again very soon.

Warm regards,

JAMES HUTCHINSON Managing Director

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 (75 wins from 632 runners, 12%) runs BLADEY LADY and FERN CLYDE (2.05), HOOD WINK and VEGA’S VIRTUE (2.35), GARDEN OASIS and AUSTRIAN THEORY and FINANCER (3.40), BARMYBLADE (4.10), MARAJITO and CANARIA QUEEN (5.20).

D O’MEARA (30 wins from 224 runners, 13%) runs COME ON OVER (3.07), PRINCE OF THE SEAS (3.40).

RICHARD & PETER FAHEY (24 wins from 198 runners, 12%) runs GREAT SUCCESS (3.07), SOUTH PARADE (5.20).

K R BURKE (17 wins from 103 runners, 17%) runs ETONNANTE (2.05).

P MIDGLEY (16 wins from 127 runners, 13%) runs HERAKLES (5.20).

TRAINERS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: K R BURKE (12 wins from 50 runners, 24%) runners listed above.

T EASTERBY (9 wins from 104 runners, 9%) runners listed above.

RICHARD & PETER FAHEY (7 wins from 62 runners, 11%) runners listed above.

N TINKLER (6 wins from 25 runners, 24%) runs EVA THE DEEVA (2.35).

R BECKETT (5 wins from 41 runners, 12%) runs EL MATADOR (3.40).

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS

LEADING JOCKEYS AT RIPON (2021-2026) WITH RIDES: CALLUM RODRIGUEZ (19 wins from 78 rides, 24%) rides JAMES MCHENRY (3.40).

JASON HART (19 wins from 145 rides, 13%) rides CRYSTAL AURORA (2.35), NORTH WEST GAL (3.07), SPIORADALTA (3.40).

SAM JAMES (18 wins from 106 rides, 17%) rides SOVEREIGN BEACH (2.05), CAPTAIN BRUCE (2.35), COUNTRY ARTISTE (3.07).

DAVID NOLAN (17 wins from 121 rides, 14%) rides COME ON OVER (3.07).

PAUL MULRENNAN (15 wins from 87 rides, 17%) rides VALOR SPIRIT (3.07), DC COGENT (5.20).

JOCKEYS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS: CONNOR BEASLEY (7 wins from 55 rides, 13%) rides NORTHERN TEMPEST (3.07).

CLIFFORD LEE (7 wins from 32 rides, 22%) rides ETONNANTE (2.05), PAROLE D’ORO (3.40), JET WARRIOR (4.10).

JACK NICHOLLS (7 wins from 29 rides, 24%) rides TEES AGGREGATES (5.20).

OISIN ORR (6 wins from 40 rides, 15%) rides GREAT SUCCESS (3.07).

P J MCDONALD (6 wins from 42 rides, 14%) rides LONDONER (3.40).

P J MCDONALD (4 wins from 30 rides, 13%) rides THE CAN CAN QUEEN (2.47), DISTINCTION (3.17), SWEET DESIRE (4.20), OILISA (4.50), CALL ME BY MY NAME (5.50).

FANCY THAT

T EASTERBY won the 3.40 race in 2021 and 2022. The stable is represented by Austrian Theory and Financer and Garden Oasis in the race today.

P NIVEN won the 4.10 race in 2023 and 2025. The stable is represented by Hurstwood in the race today.

WEIGHTWATCHER

The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years: 3.40 Financer (won off 81 down 5lb to 76); Garden Oasis (won off 80 down 5lb to 75); 4.10 Barmyblade (won off 59 down 6lb to 53); Solar Biricz (won off 58 down 9lb to 49); Tarlac (won off 64 down 11lb to 53); 5.20 South Parade (won off 73 down 5lb to 68); Wrestling Revenue (won off 65 down 8lb to 57); Our Absent Friends (won off 75 down 9lb to 66).

LONGEST TRAVELLERS

EL MATADOR (3.40) trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, distance of 250 miles.

SOVEREIGN BEACH (2.05) trained by O Sangster, Marlborough, distance of 220 miles.

LONDONER (3.40) trained by D & C Kubler, Lambourn, distance of 211 miles. SIR EDWARD LEAR (4.45) trained by J Owen, Newmarket, distance of 172 miles. LADY BRANKSOME (2.05), WONDROUS (2.35), PAROLE D’ORO (3.40) trained by M Bell, Newmarket, distance of 172 miles. THAT’S ENOUGH (2.35) & SO ALEX (4.45) trained by Dr R Newland & J Insole, Droitwich, distance of 160 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 27th May.

TODAY’S TIPS RACE

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Fern Clyde boasts the strongest piece of form, having posted an improved effort when fourth over C&D, and can have a say in proceedings. Sovereign Beach is related to four winners and is worth a second look, but fellow newcomer ETONNANTE is preferred.

A half-sister to a Group 2 runner-up in France, Karl Burke’s daughter of Havana Grey may prove good enough at the first time of asking, with a Group 2 entry in Ireland next month suggesting she’s shown plenty at home.

WIN: ETONNANTE

RACE

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Hood Wink has disappointed since dead-heating for first at Wetherby back in April.

He had HARSWELL RIVER well behind on that occasion but the latter reopposes on more favourable terms, having placed in both subsequent outings, and Roger Fell’s filly is taken to turn the tables. That’s Enough may improve for this extra test of stamina and will likely get involved if doing so, while Vega’s Virtue could prove the pick of the remainder.

WIN: HARSWELL RIVER

RACE

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DANGER: HURSTWOOD

SOMETHING won this last year by over two lengths and, racing off 2lb lower now, he has to warrant serious consideration. He has his first start for Liam Bailey after leaving Stuart Williams and showed signs of a return to form when third in a better race at Doncaster last month. Spartan Times has also won here, but that was off a 13lb lower figure and So Alex could be the bigger danger returning to turf after a deserved break.

WIN: SOMETHING

RACE

DANGER: EL MATADOR

JET WARRIOR has hit form at the right time and is hard to oppose under a 5lb penalty after a ready success at Ayr last week. Hurstwood is a four-time C&D winner, including this race twice, and has a feasible chance of making things tough for the selection, while Tarlac is another track-and-trip winner with strong each-way credentials. Tickets is relatively unexposed on turf and could also have a say.

WIN: JET WARRIOR

RACE

DANGER: SIMBA’S PRIDE

El Matador looks worth a try over this longer trip after running too keenly at Redcar and the hopes of any faithful supporter rest on him settling better this time. With that considered, a chance is taken on LONDONER, who is a dual winner over 1m2f and is better than the face value of his record on turf suggests. Spioradalta had a couple of these behind when he won over C&D last month and also warrants close inspection.

WIN: LONDONER

RACE

DANGER: THAT’S ENOUGH

The application of cheekpieces appeared to work the oracle for SOLAR COOPER here last time. He pulled readily clear of the opposition to return the convincing winner and Mark Walford’s charge may well defy a 6lb penalty on that evidence. Simba’s Pride arrives in fine form having scored at Hamilton before going close at this venue. He looks sure to feature once again and is preferred to the maiden winner North West Gal.

WIN: SOLAR COOPER

RACE

DANGER: FERN CLYDE

DANGER: SO ALEX

South Parade drops to this class for the first time since last August and if she can get anywhere near to her better form, she is racing off a mark well within her capabilities.

Our Absent Friends has a good draw, but his better efforts have come on ground with cut in and preference is for HERAKLES. He may be due to go down 1lb for future contests, but won with ease at Nottingham and an added 6lb may not stop him from following up.

WIN: HERAKLES

DANGER: SOUTH PARADE

HOW TO READ THE RACECARD 1

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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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RACE DESCRIPTION

FIRST RACE 2.05 THE VISIT attheraces.com EBF FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) for novice two yrs old fillies Total prize fund £11000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4542; Second £2272; Third £1135; Fourth £568; Fifth £284.

(Penalty Value £5757.40) SS (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 31) No

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SIX FURLONGS RACEFORM MEDIAN TIME 1 min 1.00 secs RECORD TIME 57.11 secs

This six furlongs 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.

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AURA OF MELANIA (GB) (-)

Ch f Naval Crown - When In Doubt Owner: Mr Ian Buckley Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton

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Jockey: Oisin McSweeney Breeder: Tom Freeman

TIMEFORM VIEW 12,000 gns 2-y-o, fifth foal: dam, runner-up at 1m-1 1/2m, half-sister to high-class winner up to 1m winner Moonlight Cloud out of winning close relation of Derby/Irish Derby winner Generous.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

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BLADEY LADY (IRE) (16)

B f Minzaal (IRE) - Nashmiah (IRE) Owner: Barmyblades II Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

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Jockey: James Sullivan Form: 3 Breeder: Rathbride Farm

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TIMEFORM VIEW Offered something to work on amidst greenness when third of 6 in novice at Beverley (5f) on debut 16 days ago. Should improve on that experience.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

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ETONNANTE (IRE) (-)

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FERN CLYDE (GB) (11)

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Gr f Havana Grey - Porcelaine (IRE) Jockey: Clifford Lee Owner: Mrs Anne Marie Hayes Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Breeder: Cotton House Bloodstock Sponsor: KB Spigot Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Second foal, half-sister to useful French 1m (including at 2 yrs) winner Eponine. Dam, French 1m winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 7f Baccarat out of useful 2-y-o 7f winner Zut Alors. Lot to like on paper for powerful stable (has a Group 2 entry).

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating Ch f Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Queenoftheclyde (IRE) Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 4 & Partner Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Sponsor: Tattersalls

Jockey: Duran Fentiman Form: 64 Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Positives to draw from both starts this spring, fourth of 8 despite pulling hard early over C&D 11 days ago.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating -

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LADY BRANKSOME (IRE) (8)

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SOVEREIGN BEACH (IRE) (-)

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B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Be Mindful (IRE) Jockey: Hector Crouch Owner: Middleham Park Racing & Mr B Roberts Form: 5 BF Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket Breeder: Whisperview Trading Ltd Sponsor: Tattersalls TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 3. €20,000 yearling, 60,000 gns 2-y-o. Saxon Warrior filly. Failed to match market expectations when fifth of 10 in a novice at Kempton (6f) on debut 8 days ago, though she showed ability from a poor draw. More to come.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating B f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Stars So Bright (IRE) Owner: NBR15,Singh,Sangster & Partners Trainer: Ollie Sangster, Marlborough

Jockey: Sam James Breeder: Emir Alkas

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 23. €15,000 foal, 62,000 gns 2-y-o, Ten Sovereigns filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful 5f winner So Majestic and winner up to 1 1/4m Francaise. Ticks plenty of boxes on debut.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating -

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SUZIE MAY (GB) (16)

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B f Profitable (IRE) - Sharla Owner: Mayflower Racing Club Trainer: Jessica Macey, Doncaster Sponsor: Jessica Macey Racing

Jockey: Rowan Scott Form: 04 Breeder: Bearstone Stud Limited

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TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off 33/1 after a low-key debut and while she showed a bit more when fourth of 6 in novice at Beverley (5f, good) 16 days ago, it’s still poor stuff.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating -

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2025: SOLANA ROSE (IRE) 2 9 2 Daniel Tudhope 4-9 (David O’Meara) 6 ran

Betting Forecast: 11-4 Etonnante (IRE), 7-2 Lady Branksome (IRE), 4-1 Sovereign Beach (IRE), 9-2 Fern Clyde (GB), 11-1 Bladey Lady (IRE), 14-1 Aura of Melania (GB), 50-1 Suzie May (GB) Those wth experience do not set an exacting standard so ETONNANTE, a newcomer from a successful family (including at 2 yrs) could well be up to the job representing a leading stable.

PLAY SMARTER Lady Branksome was better than she could show at Kempton so she’s expected to take a step forward, with well-connected debutante Sovereign Beach also of interest.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ETONNANTE (IRE) 2.LADY BRANKSOME (IRE) 3.SOVEREIGN BEACH (IRE)

RACE RESULT

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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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SECOND RACE 2.35 THE BOOK NOW AT ripon-races.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) for three yrs old Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181.

(Penalty Value £3663.80) SS (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 31) No

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

Horse

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a one mile handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 46 to 55. 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.

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Draw

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VEGA’S VIRTUE (IRE) (11)

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CRYSTAL AURORA (IRE) (131)

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THAT’S ENOUGH (GB) (28)

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B f Lucky Vega (IRE) - Grace And Virtue (IRE) Jockey: Duran Fentiman Owner: Mr T. A. Scothern & Partner Form: 050-05 Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Roundhill Stud Sponsor: Electrical Discount UK TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in 3 quick runs last season. Type to do better in handicaps though hasn’t yet kicked on, keeping on at the one pace in a 6f contest 11 days ago. Tries 1m for the first time with cheekpieces also applied.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 55 (-1) B f Alkumait - Crystal Dream Jockey: Jason Hart Owner: Ontoawinner & Partner Form: 30630-0 Trainer: Ivan Furtado, Easingwold Breeder: Orpen Horses Ltd. Sponsor: Ontoawinner TIMEFORM VIEW Bit more like it when third of 10 in a 6f nursery on penultimate 2-y-o start. Too free to see it out on first crack at 1m in January (Southwell) so needs to settle down to last out on return. This is a drop in grade, though.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 55 Ch f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Sufficient Owner: Commercium II and Whitsbury Manor Stud Trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich Sponsor: Coulthursts Ltd

Jockey: Jack Doughty Form: 05-00 Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t achieve much in qualifying for a mark and failed to improve on handicap debut at Kempton a month ago. Turf debut up in trip.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 55

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WONDROUS (IRE) (238)

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HARSWELL RIVER (IRE) (10)

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EVA THE DEEVA (GB) (33)

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B f Acclamation - Qafilah (IRE) Jockey: Hector Crouch Owner: Mr Stuart Mizon Form: 000Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket Breeder: Qafilah Partnership Sponsor: Michael Bell Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Beat just 2 horses in her 3 qualifying runs over 6f last year. Returns with yard in good order so no surprise were she a different proposition this time on handicap debut over 1m given her pedigree.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 52

B f River Boyne (IRE) - Princesse Eva (FR) Jockey: Oisin McSweeney Owner: NextGen Racing Club Form: 6-53023 D Trainer: Roger Fell, Nawton Breeder: D. G. Iceton Sponsor: OR8 Wellness TIMEFORM VIEW Kept busy as a juvenile, opening account in 1m nursery at Redcar in September. Added 3 further placed efforts at that track this season and she can remain very competitive for all she holds no secrets.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 51 B f Territories (IRE) - Ananda Kanda (USA) Owner: Mr J. Goodrick Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton Sponsor: Alexanders York

Jockey: Faye McManoman Form: 660 Breeder: Kristian Strangeway & Brian Ellison

TIMEFORM VIEW Unable to land a blow in a trio of starts over 7f but 1m will suit now handicapping and she represents a yard among the winners.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 50

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HOOD WINK (GB) (7)

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B g Time Test - Blinking Jockey: Harry Russell Owner: Habton Racing Form: 4-00146 D Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Floors Stud Ltd & The Duke of Devonshire Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Found improvement when dead-heating at Wetherby (1m) in April and paid for a big move into contention when fourth over C&D 2 weeks later. Shade disappointing at Catterick (7f) 7 days ago, though.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 50 (-1)

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CAPTAIN BRUCE (IRE) (16)

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Jockey: Sam James Br g Awtaad (IRE) - Seduct (IRE) Owner: Tom Goodair & Jimmy Kay Form: 516-000 Trainer: Andrew Crook, Leyburn Breeder: Old Carhue Stud Sponsor: Leeds Pallet Co Ltd, AMG Engineering Supplies Ltd

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TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in nurseries at Chelmsford and Newcastle in 2025 but heavy defeats all 3 starts this season, including for new yard back on turf latest.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 50

CONTEMPLATION (GB) (16)

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Jockey: Cam Hardie Form: 6-64460 Breeder: Whatton Manor Stud

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TIMEFORM VIEW Little form in 4 outings for James Ferguson and no better for this stable, albeit latest Beverley effort can be excused having been caught wide.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 48

10 REGAL KNIGHT (GB) (16)

B g Zoustar (AUS) - Nozhar (IRE) Owner: D Bishop P Robinson S Bland T Coyle Trainer: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton

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Jockey: Tom Eaves Form: 000-45 Breeder: The Nozhar Partnership

(9)

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit more when fourth of 8 on reappearance at Newcastle at the beginning of the month. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Beverley (1 1/4m, good) 16 days ago and he can remain competitive Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 48 back in distance.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2025: PRECIOUS SPARTAN (IRE) 3 8 11 Archie Young 16-1 (Patrick Neville) 9 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1.

Blinkers worn by No. 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5.

Stewards Note: CONTEMPLATION: Following its run on 12/5/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Betting Forecast: 10-3 Harswell River (IRE), 5-1 Wondrous (IRE), 6-1 Vega’s Virtue (IRE), 7-1 Hood Wink (GB), Regal Knight (GB), 14-1 Contemplation (GB), 16-1 Crystal Aurora (IRE), 18-1 Eva The Deeva (GB), 20-1 That’s Enough (GB), 66-1 Captain Bruce (IRE)

If there’s a runner with the potential to be a lot better than their mark it’s surely WONDROUS, who reappears with her yard in pretty good order. She’s awarded the vote over the solid-looking

PLAY SMARTER pair Harswell River and Regal Knight.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WONDROUS (IRE) 2.HARSWELL RIVER (IRE) 3.REGAL KNIGHT

RACE RESULT

RACE TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

3RD

2ND

4TH

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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15

SECOND RACE

9

B g Zarak (FR) - Careful Thought Owner: Mr Gary Downie Trainer: Mike Sowersby, Malton Sponsor: Lorry Living

RACE DESCRIPTION

THIRD RACE 3.07 THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) for three yrs old Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) 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) No

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

Horse

This is a six furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 51 to 70.

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 70 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 65. lb

Draw

1

NORTH WEST GAL (GB) (17)

9 9

st

(8)

2

BLACK MISSILE (IRE) (24)

9 8

(6)

3

VALOR SPIRIT (IRE) (217)

9 8

(5)

4

COME ON OVER (IRE) (24)

9 8

(9)

5

UNCERTAINTY (IRE) (12)

9 7

(7)

6

GREAT SUCCESS (GB) (33)

9 5

(1)

Gr f Territories (IRE) - Albertine Rose Jockey: Jason Hart Owner: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd Form: 3231-5 Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton Breeder: Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t need to improve to get off the mark at the fourth attempt in 5f maiden at Newcastle in November. Shaped as though in need of the run on reappearance/handicap debut at Catterick (6f) 17 days ago.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 69 Br g Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Oh Simple Thing (IRE) Jockey: Ryan Sexton Owner: Bland,Hall,Postill & Bransome Form: 344-5 Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton Breeder: M. Phelan Sponsor: Hall & Sykes, David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Promising third at Leicester on debut in October but has merely matched that form in 3 starts since, still not looking the finished article when fifth on handicap debut/reappearance 3 weeks ago. Cheekpieces may help in that regard.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 68 B g Ardad (IRE) - Great Dame (IRE) Jockey: Paul Mulrennan Owner: Mr P. A. Chettle Form: 233035Trainer: Bryan Smart, Hambleton Breeder: The Great Dame Partnership Sponsor: Tote TIMEFORM VIEW Placed on 6 of 8 juvenile starts, weakening out of it on heavy ground when last seen at Nottingham in October. Back from 7 months off and has moved yards in the interim (also gelded).

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 68

B g Kodiac - No Lippy (IRE) Jockey: David Nolan Owner: Come on Over Syndicate & A H Yates Ltd Form: 0206-00 Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud Sponsor: GAIN Equine Nutrition TIMEFORM VIEW Reacted well to a visor when close second on 7f Haydock nursery debut for Charlie Clover in September. Has had excuses since and with the return to 6f very much in his favour, he’s on the shortlist.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 68

B f Mohaather - Faustinatheyounger (IRE) Jockey: Tom Eaves Owner: Country Lane Partnership Form: 30424-0 Trainer: Simon Whitaker, Scarcroft Breeder: John Cullinan Sponsor: Yorkshire Bale TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden (trained by Richard Hannon first 6 starts). Looked hard ride when last seen in November starting out for this yard and also too free on reappearance at Doncaster.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 67 B g Iffraaj - Beautiful News Owner: Mr R. A. Fahey Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton

Jockey: Oisin Orr Form: 304-0 Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to meet market expectations in a trio of 2-y-o outings. Brushed aside on reappearance/ handicap debut over 7f at Leicester and has plenty to prove back sprinting.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 65

7

COUNTRY ARTISTE (IRE) (128)

B f Supremacy (IRE) - Southern Gal (USA) Owner: Yorkshire Racer Trainer: Craig Lidster, Malton Sponsor: Yorkshire Racer

9 5

Jockey: Sam James Form: 5455-60 Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud

(11)

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t come close to matching 2-y-o form for Clive Cox both starts for this yard on the all-weather in January.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 65

16

8

HEAD FOR FREEDOM (GB) (24)

9 4

(4)

9

SOLAR COOPER (GB) (11)

9 4(in 6lb ex) (2)

Jockey: Joanna Mason B g Iffraaj - My Propeller (IRE) Owner: Eastscope 45 Form: 3220-40 Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton Breeder: Springcombe Park Stud Sponsor: Stittenham Farms TIMEFORM VIEW Won a claimer on second start at Beverley a year ago. Better form when placed 3 times in nurseries after and having shaped quite well on reappearance, his latest run is easy to excuse.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 64

10 SIMBA’S PRIDE (GB) (11)

9 3

(10)

11 NORTHERN TEMPEST (GB) (21)

9 0

(3)

Ch g Dream Ahead (USA) - Tequila Royale Jockey: Mark Winn Owner: Dods Racing Club Form: 4-5012 D BF Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington Breeder: Mrs D. O’Brien Sponsor: Denton Hall Racing Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to be a sprinter and returned to 6f, he left his qualifying form behind when making a successful handicap debut at Hamilton 4 weeks ago. Came up just a neck shy in follow-up bid over C&D 11 days Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 63 (+2) ago and holds major claims from the same mark.

B g Eqtidaar (IRE) - Tumblewind Jockey: Connor Beasley Owner: Ursa Major Racing Ltd And M Dods Form: 054-00 Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington Breeder: Hellwood Stud Farm Sponsor: Denton Hall Racing Ltd, Steadfast Wealth Management Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Couldn’t build on a promising final qualifying run when disappointing on return/handicap debut at Newcastle (6f) and again too free with a tongue tie fitted over 7f at Southwell 3 weeks ago.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 60 2025: TARLAC (IRE) 3 9 4 Joanna Mason 11-2 (Katie Scott) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 11.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3.

Stewards Note: BLACK MISSILE: Following its run on 4/5/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed in the straight.

HEAD FOR FREEDOM: Following its run on 4/5/2026 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

NORTHERN TEMPEST: Following its run on 7/5/2026 it was reported that the horse ran free.

Betting Forecast: 3-1 Simba’s Pride (GB), 9-2 Solar Cooper (GB), 7-1 Come On Over (IRE), 8-1 Black Missile (IRE), 9-1 North West Gal (GB), 10-1 Head For Freedom (GB), 12-1 Valor Spirit (IRE), 33-1 Uncertainty (IRE), Great Success (GB), Northern Tempest (GB), 40-1 Country Artiste (IRE)

Having made a successful handicap debut at the beginning of the month, SIMBA’S PRIDE did very little wrong when a rallying second over C&D 11 days ago. From an unchanged mark, PLAY SMARTER he looks the answer, with Come On Over (back over 6f) and North West Gal heading the opposition.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SIMBA’S PRIDE 2.COME ON OVER (IRE) 3.NORTH WEST GAL

RACE RESULT

RACE TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

3RD

2ND

4TH

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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THIRD RACE

B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Tunkwa (FR) Jockey: Jack Garritty Form: 066-001 CD Owner: Farming Renewable Energy Limited Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Breeder: The Cantillon Syndicate Sponsor: Farming Renewable Energy Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on drop in grade with cheekpieces fitted when landing 9-runner C&D handicap 11 days ago. Shoulders 6lb penalty but he’s clearly in good order.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 58 (+6)

FOURTH RACE 3.40 THE RIPON CATHEDRAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) for four yrs old and upwards ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 170 YARDS Total prize fund £18000 RACEFORM Owners Prize Money. Winner £7313; Second £3658; MEDIAN TIME Third £1829; Fourth £914; Fifth £457; Sixth £229.

2 mins 5.60 secs (Penalty Value £9277.20) SS RECORD TIME 1 min 59.12 secs (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 31) No

Horse

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a one mile and two furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 71 to 90. 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.

Age

st

lb

Draw

1

PAROLE D’ORO (GB) (13)

4

9 11

(4)

2

PRINCE OF THE SEAS (IRE) (15)

4

9 10

(8)

3

LONDONER (IRE) (21)

6

9 8

(5)

B g Without Parole - Pretty Paper (IRE) Jockey: Clifford Lee Owner: Mrs I. Corbani Form: 02052-0 Trainer: Michael Bell, Newmarket Breeder: Papillon Stables Sarl Sponsor: Michael Bell Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Posted some useful efforts without winning in 2025 and (gelded) signed off with a good second of 8 in handicap at York in October. May do better in 2026 and having shaped as though in need of the run on Newbury reappearance, he may well step up on that.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 92 B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Sweet Firebird (IRE) Jockey: Jack Dace (5) Owner: Mr M. J. Macleod Form: 0310-50 Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Breeder: Diomed Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Baker Finch Interiors, Leods Contracts Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort who bagged a 1 1/2m Goodwood handicap in August. Tailed off next start and having shaped as if better for the run on first outing since leaving Ralph Beckett (sold 30,000 gns) on reappearance here in April, he took a backward step at York (1 1/2m). This is easier down in trip.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 91 Ch g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Gilt Edge Girl Owner: Mr Alan Kerr Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn

Jockey: P. J. McDonald Form: 230315 D Breeder: BDS UK & Irish National Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Has a modest strike rate but put it all together when getting up close home in 14-runner handicap at Lingfield (1 1/4m) last month. Denied a clear run at a crucial point at Chester since so needs treating as though still in form.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 89

4

EL MATADOR (IRE) (21)

4

9 8

(10)

5

JAMES MCHENRY (GB) (28)

6

9 8

(6)

6

SPIORADALTA (GB) (21)

6

9 7

(9)

7

SPIRIT OF ACKLAM (GB) (362)

5

9 0

(7)

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Bulrushes Jockey: Hector Crouch Owner: Valmont Form: 1005-22 Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Breeder: Al Wasmiyah Farm Sponsor: R M Beckett Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner last year and went like the best horse at the weights when second of 7 despite failing to land the odds at Lingfield (7f) on return from 7 months off. Matched that form when again finding one too good over 1m at Redcar and looks ready for this trip.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 89 Gr g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Savvy (IRE) Jockey: Callum Rodriguez Owner: Mr Peter Jeffers Form: 2/0-0454 C Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham Breeder: Carisbrooke Stud Sponsor: Tote TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in the 2024 Cambridgeshire from 3lb higher. Backed up excellent all-weather effort when fifth over 9f at Musselburgh on penultimate start but not for the first time he failed to fully convince with his stamina for 1 1/4m fitted with cheekpieces at Redcar.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 89 B g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Broughtons Secret Jockey: Jason Hart Owner: Clayton Manning, S Morrell & Hathaway Form: 103-010 CD Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Breeder: M. E. Broughton Sponsor: Cube3 Construction TIMEFORM VIEW Had a terrific 2025 campaign, scoring 5 times, including over C&D. Has returned better than ever this year, again displaying a first-class attitude when landing another race here under Jason Hart in April and while he wasn’t at his best at Chester, he can bounce back here.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 88

B g Cracksman - Zacchera Jockey: Joanna Mason Owner: Amity Finance Racing Form: 353/010- CD Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton Breeder: D. J. Erwin Bloodstock Sponsor: Amity Finance Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who resumed winning ways at Ayr last spring. Too free when down the field at Chester a year ago but he returns unexposed over this sort of trip and interesting if supported in the market on seasonal bow.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 81

18

8

AUSTRIAN THEORY (IRE) (13)

7

8 10

(1)

9

FINANCER (GB) (13)

5

8 9

(3)

11 8 8

(2)

Jockey: Cam Hardie B g Awtaad (IRE) - Cedar Sea (IRE) Owner: The Wolf Pack 2 and Partner Form: 0023-50 D Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Epona Bloodstock Ltd and P.A Byrne Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Mostly disappointed after his good fifth in the John Smith’s Cup at York last summer but he’s dropped 2lb below his last winning mark so dangerous if leaving Hamilton run last time behind.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 77 B g Cracksman - Isa Jockey: James Sullivan Form: 2550-40 D Owner: S Bulmer, P Hebdon & R Taylor Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Mrs P. A. Johnson Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner in 2024 who made the frame on several occasions last season, including when third in this race. Shaped as if retaining all ability when fourth of 10 over C&D last month but he isn’t an easy ride (takes a strong hold) and failure to settle cost him at York.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 76

10 GARDEN OASIS (GB) (8)

B g Excelebration (IRE) - Queen Arabella Jockey: Duran Fentiman Owner: Mr T. A. Scothern & Partner Form: 00-0233 C D Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Meon Valley Stud Sponsor: Electrical Discount UK TIMEFORM VIEW Has an excellent Ripon record and while into the veteran stage, he’s still very competitive, as a trio of placed efforts this spring confirm. Stays this far but all 13 wins for this yard have come over 1m.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 75

Stewards Note: SPIRIT OF ACKLAM: Following its run on 31/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was not suited by the track.

Betting Forecast: 10-3 El Matador (IRE), 13-2 Garden Oasis (GB), 7-1 Spioradalta (GB), 8-1 Parole d’Oro (GB), 10-1 Londoner (IRE), James McHenry (GB), 12-1 Spirit of Acklam (GB), 16-1 Prince of The Seas (IRE), Austrian Theory (IRE), 20-1 Financer (GB) Jason Hart has struck up an excellent partnership with the ultra-tough 6-y-o SPIORADALTA and returned to this venue, a bounce back to form may well be forthcoming. El Matador is PLAY SMARTER a low-mileage 4-y-o who promises to be suited by this trip so he’s second choice, ahead of Londoner.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SPIORADALTA 2.EL MATADOR (IRE) 3.LONDONER (IRE)

RACE RESULT

RACE TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

3RD

2ND

4TH

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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19

FOURTH RACE

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025: EY UP ITS THE BOSS 6 8 11 Barry McHugh 28-1 (Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 9, 10.

RACE DESCRIPTION

FIFTH RACE 4.10 THE SKY SPORTS RACING VIRGIN 519 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) for four yrs old and upwards Total prize fund £7000 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181.

(Penalty Value £3663.80) SS (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 31) No

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

Horse

This is a six furlongs handicap race for four-yearolds and upwards which have been rated from 46 to 55. 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

JET WARRIOR (GB) (8)

4 10 0(in 5lb ex) (9)

2

HURSTWOOD (GB) (21)

9

9 8

(7)

3

TARLAC (IRE) (13)

4

9 8

(4)

4

NIGHT EMPEROR (IRE) (21)

4

9 8

(3)

5

BARMYBLADE (IRE) (9)

4

9 8

(5)

6

GOLDEN PROSPERITY (IRE) (2)

7

9 7

(1)

B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Force One Jockey: Clifford Lee Owner: Castle Racing Co Limited Form: 00-5031 D Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham Breeder: Fiona Gordon Sponsor: Cw Executive Search Limited TIMEFORM VIEW 4-y-o who is going the right way for his new yard, running out a convincing winner of a 10-runner Ayr handicap (6f) 8 days ago. Finds himself 5lb well in turned out under a penalty and he ought to take some stopping with a repeat.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 54 (+10)

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Haigh Hall Jockey: Ethan Tindall (5) Owner: Hard Held Partnership and Angus Racing Form: 0160-04 CD Trainer: Peter Niven, Malton Breeder: Highfield Farm LLP Sponsor: Clova Hotel & Lodges TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time C&D winner (including this race 12 months ago) who cashed in on a drop in grade at Nottingham in October. Stepped up on his reappearance run when fourth at Redcar (6f) 3 weeks ago and now finds himself operating 1lb below his last winning mark.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 53

B g Pinatubo (IRE) - Sharja Queen Jockey: Kyle McHugh (7) Owner: URSA Major Racing Ltd and Partner Form: 06-0650 CD Trainer: Katie Scott, Galashiels Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Sponsor: Katie Scott Racing Syndicate, Adra Projects Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Sole success to date came over C&D 12 months ago and not been shaping like a winner in waiting of late, first-time blinkers/drop to the minimum trip not providing an upturn when eighth at Hamilton (5f) 2 weeks ago. Visor now the headgear of choice back at 6f.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 53 Gr g Havana Grey - War Empress (IRE) Jockey: Joanna Mason Owner: Tina Jackson Form: 5060/-06 Trainer: Tina Jackson, Loftus Breeder: Barry Moorhead Sponsor: S. M. Thompson Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Bought out of Hugo Palmer’s yard for 6,500 gns and proved he retains ability on second start following lengthy absence when sixth of 12 in handicap at Redcar (6f) 3 weeks ago. Needs to step up again on that, however.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 53 B g Kodiac - Maroubra (FR) Jockey: James Sullivan Owner: Barmyblades Form: 00-0460 CD Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Pier House Stud Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times at up to 6f in 2025 (twice over C&D). Took a step back in the right direction when sixth of 11 in handicap at Redcar (6f) 2 starts back but well held faced with ground softer than good at Nottingham 9 days ago. Bounce back not ruled out.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 53 (-2) Ch g Galileo Gold - April (IRE) Owner: Samantha Ullyott & Tony Coyle Trainer: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton

R

NNE

-RU NON

Jockey: Form: 610060 D Breeder: Ken Carroll

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Catterick (5f) in April but rather struggled since and others appeal more.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 52

7

ANGEL OF ENGLAND (GB) (12)

B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Poana (FR) Owner: The Jocks And The Geordies II Trainer: Alan Brown, Malton Sponsor: Jolly Media Marketing

5

9 6

Jockey: Tom Eaves Form: 0-000U0 D Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

(2)

TIMEFORM VIEW Poor strike rate and is essentially opposable nowadays, finishing midfield at Thirsk (6f) 12 days ago.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 51

20

8

TICKETS (GB) (21)

7

9 5

Jockey: Andrew Mullen Form: 613265 D Breeder: Mr S. Maresca

B g Aclaim (IRE) - Czarna Roza Owner: Mps Racing Ltd Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

(10)

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Newcastle (6f) in February and posted good placed efforts at that venue next 2 starts. Very much caught the eye when fifth at Southwell (7f) on latest outing 3 weeks ago and he remains of interest from this sort of mark. Yard also saddle Jet Warrior.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 50

9

SOLAR BIRICZ (IRE) (12)

4

9 4

(8)

4

9 4

(6)

Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Lightning Mark (IRE) Jockey: Jack Garritty Form: 000-040 Owner: Farming Renewable Energy Limited Trainer: Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton Breeder: Declan Lyons Sponsor: Farming Renewable Energy Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled tally at Doncaster (5f) last summer. Stepped up on reappearance run for new yard in a first-time visor when fourth at Redcar (5f) in April and possibly amiss given how tamely he checked out at Thirsk (6f) 12 days ago. Still, others preferred.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 49

10 RIDGEMASTER (IRE) (12)

Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Counter Ridge (SAF) Owner: Northumberland Racing Club Trainer: Simon Waugh, Morpeth

Jockey: Amie Waugh (3) Form: 001-000 Breeder: Pierce Molony

TIMEFORM VIEW Belied odds of 66/1 when winning a 7f Newcastle handicap on debut for this yard in December Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 49 but not scaled same heights in trio of starts since,

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2025: HURSTWOOD 8 9 2 Aiden Brookes 6-1 (Peter Niven) 13 ran

Visor worn first time by No. 3.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

Betting Forecast:

JET WARRIOR confirmed previous promise for his new yard when running out a convincing winner over this trip at Ayr last week and, 5lb well in under his penalty, he ought to prove PLAY SMARTER tough to beat again partnered by Clifford Lee. Last year’s winner Hurstwood and Southwell eyecatcher Tickets head up the dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JET WARRIOR 2.HURSTWOOD 3.TICKETS

RACE RESULT

RACE TIME

DISTANCE

1ST

3RD

2ND

4TH

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.

RACEFORM STANDARD TIMES Raceform Standard Times are the copyright of Raceform Ltd, publishers of the Official Form Book. They were compiled originally by taking an average of the tenfastest times recorded on good to firm going, with an adjustment for weight carried above or below 9 stone.

They are revised annually.

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FIFTH RACE

7-4 Jet Warrior (GB), 11-2 Tickets (GB), 13-2 Hurstwood (GB), 10-1 Tarlac (IRE), 11-1 Night Emperor (IRE), 14-1 Barmyblade (IRE), 22-1 Solar Biricz (IRE), 40-1 Angel of England (GB), 50-1 Ridgemaster (IRE)

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RACE DESCRIPTION

SIXTH RACE 4.45 THE NAPOLEONS CASINO AND RESTAURANT LEEDS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) for four yrs old and upwards ONE MILE ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (12f abt 10yds) Total prize fund £9000 RACEFORM Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; MEDIAN TIME Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232.

2 mins 39.30 secs (Penalty Value £4710.60) Weights lowered 1lb. SS RECORD TIME 2 mins 31.40 secs (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 31) No

This is a one mile and four furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 56 to 75. Like all handicaps on today’s card this means that should a horse rated 75 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 70.

Age

st

lb

Draw

1

SO ALEX (IRE) (159)

Horse

4

9 7

(5)

2

SIR EDWARD LEAR (GB) (13)

5

9 7

(4)

3

SPARTAN TIMES (GB) (217)

5

9 7

(3)

4

SOMETHING (GB) (33)

5

9 6

(2)

5

POLYGRAM (GB) (11)

4

9 4

(1)

B g Sottsass (FR) - Alexandrina (GER) Jockey: Jack Doughty Owner: Chris Stedman & Upton House Stud Form: 352110- D Trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich Breeder: Ballyreddin Stud & Haras Du Ma Sponsor: Coulthursts Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Improved significantly for the step up to this trip, landing back-to-back handicaps at Wolverhampton during the winter. Posted a lacklustre effort when last seen at that venue in December but given a break ahead of this and bounce back rates distinctly possible.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 74

B g Mukhadram - She’s Gorgeous (IRE) Jockey: Hector Crouch Owner: Johnstone Syndicate Form: 20130-5 C Trainer: James Owen, Newmarket Breeder: Johnstone Partnership Sponsor: Keylocks (Ltd) TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a good attitude when doubling tally at Newmarket (1 1/4m) last summer. Possibly in need of first start for 6 months when fifth at that venue 2 weeks ago and fancied to step up now returned to this longer trip in a refitted visor.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 74 B or Br g Frontiersman - Lysander Belle (IRE) Jockey: William Pyle Owner: Mike Harris & Alan O’Keeffe Form: 214313- C Trainer: Jennie Candlish, Leek Breeder: Christian Leech & Mike Harris Sponsor: Equine Products UK Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a productive 2025, winning 5 times and he resumed from 6 months off with success over hurdles at Uttoxeter (15.8f) earlier this month. Not disgraced when fourth at Aintree (17f) since and he rates a likely player back on the level.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 74 Br g Golden Horn - Calipatria Jockey: Jack Garritty Owner: Foulrice Park Racing Limited Form: 00-5203 CD Trainer: Liam Bailey, Middleham Breeder: Highclere Stud Sponsor: Show Business Interiors Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Landed this race from a 2lb higher mark for Jedd O’Keeffe 12 months ago and performed creditably on 2 of last 3 starts for Stuart Williams, latest when third at Doncaster (1 1/2m) 33 days ago. Changed hands for 8,000 gns ahead of this and player in refitted cheekpieces. Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 73 Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Clerisy Owner: Mr Hugh Brunton Trainer: Tristan Davidson, Carlisle

Jockey: Rowan Scott Form: 35-0066 Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form for Harry Charlton last year and ran just about her best race for present stable when sixth at Hamilton (11f) 11 days ago. Unexposed at middle distances but she does need to cut out the slow starts.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 71 (-2) 2025: SOMETHING 4 9 9 P J McDonald 11-2 (Jedd O’Keeffe) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Betting Forecast: 9-4 Spartan Times (GB), 3-1 Sir Edward Lear (GB), 4-1 So Alex (IRE), 5-1 Something (GB), 13-2 Polygram (GB) SOMETHING finds himself operating 2lb below the mark he defied when successful in this race 12 months ago and is narrowly selected to capitalise on debut for a new yard. Sir Edward Lear

PLAY SMARTER and Spartan Times are others fancied to be in the thick of things.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SOMETHING 2.SIR EDWARD LEAR 3.SPARTAN TIMES

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SEVENTH RACE 5.20 THE DOWNLOAD THE RACEDAY READY APP 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.

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FIVE FURLONGS RACEFORM MEDIAN TIME 1 min 1.00 secs RECORD TIME 57.28 secs

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TEES AGGREGATES (IRE) (12)

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HERAKLES (IRE) (19)

RACE DESCRIPTION This five furlongs handicap race has been designed for four-year-olds and upwards which are rated between 51 and 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.

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B g Earthlight (IRE) - Club Prive (IRE) Jockey: Jack Nicholls (5) Owner: Ingleby Bloodstock Ltd & The Ivy League Form: 10-5045 D Trainer: Adrian Nicholls, Sessay Breeder: Deer Forest Stud Sponsor: Adrian Nicholls Racing, Scott Bros Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Not the most consistent but won a pair of handicaps in 2025 and he did best of those from the rear despite proving keen early when fifth of 17 in handicap at Thirsk (5f) 12 days ago. Mark is steadily easing and he’s not discounted.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 70 B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Air of Mystery Owner: Mr A. Bell & Mr P. T. Midgley Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow

Jockey: Mark Winn Form: 44-4421 CD Breeder: Mr Donal Boylan

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaping up pretty well prior to resuming winning ways at Nottingham (5f) 3 weeks ago, always travelling best and drawing clear from 8 rivals in final 1f. Hit with a 6lb rise but this C&D winner is respected in this sort of form.

Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 69 (-1)

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B m Invincible Army (IRE) - Rural Celebration Owner: Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton

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Jockey: Ethan Tindall (5) Form: 000-000 D Breeder: Grangemore Stud

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TIMEFORM VIEW Opened account for 2025 with success at Thirsk in August. Ended the year on a low-key note, though, and has yet to fire in 3 starts so far this spring. This a handy drop in class at least.

Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 68

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B g Washington DC (IRE) - Analytical Jockey: Paul Mulrennan Owner: Mr J.R. Dwyer and Mr B. Smart Form: 364436 D BF Trainer: Bryan Smart, Hambleton Breeder: Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd Sponsor: Tote TIMEFORM VIEW Newcastle maiden winner in early 2025. Hasn’t tasted success subsequently but produced another creditable effort when third behind reopposing Herakles at Nottingham 2 starts back. Best excused latest Carlisle run Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 66 (-1) having encountered traffic problems and he’s not discounted.

Ch g Camacho - Practicallyperfect (IRE) Owner: Mr R W Hislop Trainer: Tristan Davidson, Carlisle

Jockey: Rowan Scott Form: 203420 CD Breeder: Denis McDonnell

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2025 with 5f victory at Newcastle in December and continued to run well at Gosforth Park in defeat this year. Clearly not 100% when last of 17 at Doncaster in March but freshened up ahead of this.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 66

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B f Ardad (IRE) - Midnight Mojito Jockey: Oisin McSweeney Owner: Mr D. A. West & Partner Form: 55000-5 D Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Habton Racing Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud TIMEFORM VIEW A 5f winner at Redcar last summer but she ended 20025 out of sorts. Now below last winning mark as a result and shaped as if better for the run when fifth behind Herakles on return from 7 months off at Nottingham (5f) 19 days ago.

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 66

Bl m Pastoral Pursuits - Gran Canaria Queen Jockey: Duran Fentiman Owner: The Senators Form: 24-6161 CD Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton Breeder: Habton Farms Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who has made a bright start to the present campaign, making it 2 wins from last 3 starts at Musselburgh (5f) 7 days ago, leading on bridle around 2f out and kept up to work. Live player again under a penalty.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 57 (+4)

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Jockey: Andrew Mullen Form: 010-000 D Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

B g Mehmas (IRE) - Party Animal Owner: Mps Racing Ltd Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

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TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a gamble off this mark at Pontefract in October and needs a check in the betting having showed a bit more than previously this season over C&D last time. Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 57 2025: COSMOS RAJ 7 9 9 Daniel Tudhope EVENS (David O’Meara) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

Stewards Note: OUR ABSENT FRIENDS: Following its run on 29/3/2026 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly.

Betting Forecast: 11-4 Herakles (IRE), 7-2 Canaria Queen (GB), 6-1 Dc Cogent (GB), 13-2 Tees Aggregates (IRE), 9-1 Marajito (GB), 10-1 Our Absent Friends (IRE), 16-1 South Parade (IRE), 18-1 Wrestling Revenue (IRE) C&D winner CANARIA QUEEN has looked as good as ever in winning 2 of her last 3 starts, the latest at Musselburgh 7 days ago. She shades preference to defy a penalty at the expense

PLAY SMARTER of Nottingham scorer Herakles. Tees Aggregates and Dc Cogent are others in with a shout.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CANARIA QUEEN 2.HERAKLES (IRE) 3.TEES AGGREGATES (IRE)

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RACE CONDITIONS FIRST RACE 2.05 - THE VISIT attheraces.com EBF FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5757 to the winning horse The second to receive £2701, the third £1349, the fourth £675 and the fifth £336. for novice two yrs old fillies only, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, May 22nd and pay £55 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 4lb For each other race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. THE RIPON RACECOURSE EXECUTIVE will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition a cash prize will be awarded to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 13 entries at £55. - Closed May 22nd, 2026.

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. SECOND RACE 2.35 - THE BOOK NOW AT ripon-races.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each race won 6lb. THE RIPON RACECOURSE EXECUTIVE will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition a cash prize will be awarded to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 18 entries at £35. - Closed May 22nd, 2026.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. THIRD RACE 3.07 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the fifth £275. for three yrs old only, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below). £45 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each race won 6lb. THE RIPON RACECOURSE EXECUTIVE 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. 13 entries at £45. - Closed May 22nd, 2026.

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. FOURTH RACE 3.40 - THE RIPON CATHEDRAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9277 to the winning horse The second to receive £4350, the third £2176, the fourth £1087, the fifth £543 and the sixth £271. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £90 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £18 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £72 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. THE RIPON RACECOURSE EXECUTIVE will present a memento to the winning owner.

In addition a cash prize will be awarded to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries at £90. - Closed May 22nd, 2026.

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. FIFTH RACE 4.10 - THE SKY SPORTS RACING VIRGIN 519 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. THE RIPON RACECOURSE EXECUTIVE will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries, 2 at £7 and 12 at £35. - Closed May 22nd, 2026.

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. SIXTH RACE 4.45 - THE NAPOLEONS CASINO AND RESTAURANT LEEDS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the fifth £275. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £45 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. NAPOLEONS CASINO AND RESTAURANT LEEDS has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition they will award a prize to the stable groom responsible for the best runed out horse in this race. 11 entries at £45. - Closed May 22nd, 2026.

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. SEVENTH RACE 5.20 - THE DOWNLOAD THE RACEDAY READY APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the fifth £275. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below). £45 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 26th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 16th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. THE RIPON RACECOURSE EXECUTIVE will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries at £45. - Closed May 22nd, 2026.

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