Ripon Racecard - Wednesday 18th June by Weatherbys

WED JUNE 18

OFFICIALS & WELCOME

MEET THE

LIZ

STEWARDS

Chief Steward Michael Eyre

Alan Dempsey, Lyndsay Glynn, Philippa Hardy

STARTERS

Russell Garritty, Lee Jones

JUDGE

Di Clark

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Karl Curran

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Joe O’Gorman, Cyril Johnston, Graham Gray

VETERINARY OFFICER

David Green

VETERINARY SURGEONS

Matt Butterell & Richard Sutcliffe

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Jonathan Bulman, Dr Patrick Wynn, Dr Bruce McLain

DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD

Brian Beswick - 07831331102

BETTING RING MANAGER

Mark Ryan

COMMENTATOR

Martin Harris

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

TODAY’S RACING

FIRST RACE 6:30pm

The Book Online At ripon-races.co.uk

Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)

SECOND RACE 7:00pm

The In Memory of Jerome Connelly Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

THIRD RACE 7:30pm The Lloyd Land Rover Ripon Handicap Stakes

FOURTH RACE 8:00pm The Wells Memorial Challenge Trophy Handicap Stakes

FIFTH RACE 8:30pm The Bishopton Equine Fillies’ Handicap Stakes

SIXTH RACE 9:00pm The We’re Back For Ladies Day Tomorrow Handicap Stakes

GoodeveningandaheartfeltwelcometoYorkshire’sGardenRacecourse, for what promises to be an exciting evening of racing!

Our feature race this evening is the Wells Memorial Challenge Trophy, taking place at 8:00pm. This race honours the members of the Wells Family who have made signiﬁcant contributions to the racecourse since its inauguration. Our current chairman, Andrew Wells, continues the legacy of his ancestors. A number of horses entered have been successful before at this distance, and Ziggy’s Ariel won here at the same distance in our season opener on 26th April, so it is shaping up to be a competitive race.

After tonight’s racing action, we have a quick turnaround as we return tomorrow afternoon for Ladies Day. We have fantastic prizes for the Best Dressed Lady and Best Hat competitions, courtesy of Grantley Hall and Jenny Roberts Millinery. Additionally, the Baker Street Belles will be performing again on the Bandstand!

We haven’t forgotten about the gentlemen either; there’s an exciting prize from The Ripon Inn for the winner of the Best Dressed Gentleman competition.

Looking ahead to July, we have evening racing scheduled for Monday the 7th, followed by our Go Racing in Yorkshire Summer Festival meeting on Saturday the 19th. Club Enclosure tickets are selling quickly, so be sure to secure your bookings early.

Wishing you a delightful evening of racing, and we hope to welcome you back soon.

Very best wishes,

JAMES HUTCHINSON Managing Director

WHERE TO EAT & DRINK

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

CLUB DINING ROOM

CHAMPAGNE & SEAFOOD BAR

SILKS & SADDLES BAR

OWNERS & TRAINERS

FOUNTAINS SELF SERVICE

JIM JOEL BAR

THEAKSTONS TERRACE BAR

WAKEMAN BUFFET

COURSE BUFFET

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

FRESH CAFE

FRESH SEAFOOD

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

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

FRESH bistro

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

Selection of Tasty Hot Pies and Pastries served with accompaniments

Roast of the Day, Selection of Fresh Hot Dishes, Side Dishes, Daily Hot Specials, Blue Plate Salads

FRESH PIES

FRESH HOT ROLLS

TRACKFACTS

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

TOP COURSE TRAINERS

LEADING TRAINERS AT RIPON (2020-2025) WITH RUNNERS:

T EASTERBY (79 wins from 622 runners, 13%) runs MODERN TIMES (7.00), CANARIA QUEEN (9.00).

D O’MEARA (28 wins from 240 runners, 12%) runs STORM PASSAGE (7.00), HAPTICS (7.30), MAE AMOR (8.00).

P MIDGLEY (20 wins from 126 runners, 16%) runs BETTER & LATIN FIVE (9.00).

K R BURKE (18 wins from 112 runners, 16%) runs ZONNEBLOEM (6.30).

TRAINERS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

J OWEN (12 wins from 45 runners, 27%) runs SIR EDWARD LEAR (7.30).

C JOHNSTON (11 wins from 54 runners, 20%) runs SAX APPEAL (7.30), MR COOL (8.00), FRENCH HAVEN (8.30).

K R BURKE (7 wins from 35 runners, 20%) runners listed above

R VARIAN (7 wins from 31 runners, 23%) runs TRAVEL AGENT (7.00), JENUBIYAH (8.30).

WEIGHTWATCHER

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS

LEADING JOCKEYS AT RIPON (2020-2025) WITH RIDES: CALLUM RODRIGUEZ (18 wins from 80 rides, 22%) rides EL MADAR (7.00), SOMETHING (7.30), BAYADERE (8.30).

JOE FANNING (18 wins from 103 rides, 17%) rides SAX APPEAL (7.30), MR COOL (8.00), FRENCH HAVEN (8.30).

JASON HART (14 wins from 136 rides, 10%) rides DAKOTA DAWN (6.30), PAL JOEY (7.00), CLAN CHIEFTAIN (7.30), ZIGGY’S ARIEL (8.00), LATIN FIVE (9.00).

JOANNA MASON (12 wins from 87 rides, 14%) rides I NEED YOUR LOVE (8.00), BAY DREAM BELIEVER (8.30), WITHOUT FLAW (9.00).

JOCKEYS IN FORM MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

JASON HART (8 wins from 47 rides, 17%) rides listed above

JACK MITCHELL (5 wins from 32 rides, 16%) rides NOVELETTE (6.30), TRAVEL AGENT (7.00), JENUBIYAH (8.30).

AIDEN BROOKES (5 wins from 20 rides, 25%) rides VALUE ADDED (8.30), AURORA’S DOUBLESIX (9.00).

A VOIKHANSKY (3 wins from 21 rides, 14%) rides ODIN LEGACY (7.30), ART OF FOX (9.00).

The horses which have dropped most in the weights from previous winning handicap marks in the last two years:

7.30 Lord Protector (won off 94 down 14lb to 80); 8.30 Anjo Bonita (won off 76 down 8lb to 68); 9.00 Without Flaw (won off 60 down 6lb to 54); Canaria Queen (won off 61 down 9lb to 52).

CLASSYTIPS

The following horses are running today in a race at least two grades lower than their previous race: 7.00 PAL JOEY (down 3 grades); 7.00 MODERN TIMES (down 2); 7.30 LORD PROTECTOR (down 2 grades); 7.30 SOMETHING (down 2).

LONGEST TRAVELLERS

ODIN LEGACY (7.30) & ART OF FOX (9.00) trained by R Hannon, Marlborough, distance of 220 miles. DUSKAURA (6.30) trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, distance of 211 miles. EL MADAR (7 00) trained by C Hills, Lambourn, distance of 211 miles CAPTAIN KINSELLA (8.00) trained by J Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh, distance of 173 miles

TODAY’S TIPS

RACE

1

Having filled the runner-up spot on both outings to date, compensation could be on the horizon for DUSKAURA. Archie Watson’s filly appears to have been found a suitable opportunity to gain a breakthrough victory and she’s preferred to Novelette. The daughter of Sioux Nation oﬀered plenty of encouragement on her third-placed debut at Nottingham a fortnight ago and isn’t taken lightly Newcomer Zonnebloem is a potential ﬂy in the ointment and market support would be interesting.

WIN: DUSKAURA

RACE 2

NOVELETTE

Although friendless in the market, MODERN TIMES posted a respectable fourth on his stable bowin a competitive handicap atYork recently.The switch to maiden companyis likelyto helpTim Easterby’s four-year-old and he could be poised to shed his maiden tag. Pal Joey arrives on the back of a fine third at Doncaster and any further improvement is likely to see him in the thick of the action once more, along with El Madar.

RACE 3

Having bounced back to form with a close-up second over 1m5f at Hamilton 13 days ago, Haptics must enter calculations in his current heart. However, a drop back in distance could leave the son of Camelot vulnerable to a speedier rival, with ODIN LEGACY edging the verdict. Richard Hannon’s colt did little wrong on his latest runner-up eﬀort over 1m2f at Lingfield and a third career victory could be imminent. The down-in-class Lord Protector is also of interest.

WIN: ODIN LEGACY

RACE

4

HAPTICS

MyMate Kevmade his third handicap start awinning one at Newmarket last month and he holds an obvious chance, despite being 8lb higher. MrCool is respected aftermaking the frame at Hamilton, but the vote goes to ON KEY. Julie Camacho’s three-year-old finished just over two lengths clear of the third when filling the runner-up spot over C&D last time and he looks well placed to go one better. WIN: ON KEY

RACE 5

SHIELAS WELL showed a lot more when only finding one too good at Nottingham earlier in the month and she was kindly dropped 1lb for that eﬀort. If the daughter of Saxon Warrior can run to a similar level, she could be the one to beat. Jenubiyah has shown ability in her three starts in novice/maiden company and she needs to be monitored in the market on her handicap debut. French Haven is another to consider

RACE 6

WIN:

ART OF FOX got oﬀ the mark in good style at Chelmsford six days ago and he now has a 6lb penalty to carry. Provided the son of Mehmas transfers that form to turf, he will prove hard to beat. Azucena struck in a classified stakes at Leicester earlier in the month and is an interesting contender back in a handicap. Of the remainder, Ninety Nine makes the most appeal.

WIN: SHIELAS WELL

DANGER: JENUBIYAH

HOWTO READ THE RACECARD

7 PEPPER LANE (27)

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

Owner: MrsLynneLumley&MrKNicholson

Trainer: DavidO’Meara,Nawton

Sponsor: ConorJ.C.Parsons&BrianM.Parsons

5 8 9 (6)

Jockey: Graham Gibbons

Form: 600100 C

Breeder:D.J.Lumley(Builders)

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

11 12 13 14

Sire 5 Birthplace of Horse (if not GB)

No. of Days since last ran

Weight (st lbs)

HIIII Can be given little or no chance. 1 Owner’s Colours (illustration)

Sponsor (If relevant) 16 Form / = New Season - = New Year

Bold type shows all weather form

C = Course Winner

D = Distance Winner

CD = Course & Distance Winner

BF = Beaten Favourite 17 Jockey

STAR RATING EXPLAINED

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

HHHHH Selected to win the race.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

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

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

OFFICIAL BHA RATING

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

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

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

FIRST RACE 6.30

FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

for maiden two yrs old ﬁllies

Total prize fund £9000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 27)

1

RACEFORM MEDIAN TIME 1 min 1.00 secs RECORD TIME 57.11 secs

COULD BE THE MOVE (IRE) (36)

B f Far Above (IRE) - Teeba (USA)

RACE DESCRIPTION

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

9 2 (5)

Jockey: Christian Howarth (3)

Owner: Syndicates Racing II, Wayne Sweatman Form: 50

Trainer: Alice Haynes, Newmarket

Sponsor: Coral Racing Limited

Breeder: Tinnakill Bloodstock & Jack Cantillon

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced ﬁlly Last of 8 in maiden at Chepstow (5.1f, good to ﬁrm, 20/1) 36 days ago. Readily passed over.

2 DAKOTA DAWN (IRE) (16)

Ch f Sioux Nation (USA) - Dawn Riser (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Jennifer E. Pallister

Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton

Sponsor: JJ Quinn Racing Ltd

9 2 (3)

Jockey: Jason Hart

Form: 40

Breeder: Lynn Lodge Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced ﬁlly 6/1, last of 8 in maiden at Wetherby (5.5f, good to ﬁrm) 16 days ago, badly hampered. Opposable.

3 DUSKAURA (IRE) (8)

B f Twilight Son - Royal Seal

Owner: Mr Henry Sambor

Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

RatingHIIII Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

9 2 (2)

Jockey: William Cox

Form: 22 BF

Breeder: Barry Judge

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced ﬁlly Second of 8 in maiden at Catterick (5f, good to ﬁrm, 4/7) 8 days ago. Ought to make a bold bid to go one better here.

4 NOVELETTE (IRE) (14)

B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Restless Endeavour (IRE)

Owner: M Tabor, D Smith & Mrs J Magnier

Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket

Sponsor: Ashford Stud

RatingHHHHI Oﬃcial

9 2 (1)

Jockey: Jack Mitchell

Form: 3

Breeder: Manor Farm Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced ﬁlly 10/3, third of 10 in maiden at Nottingham (5f, good to soft) on debut 14 days ago. Likely to improve with that experience to draw upon and she’s greatly respected. Star RatingHHHHH Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

5 ZONNEBLOEM (GB) (-)

B f A’Ali (IRE) - Precious Diamond (USA)

Owner: The Penhill Stud Syndicate

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Sponsor: Penhill Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 16. A’ali ﬁlly

9 2 (4)

Jockey: Harrison Shaw

Form:

Breeder: Penhill Stud

Half-sister to 17f winner Sam Sarphati and 1 1/2m winner Oosterpark. Dam unraced. Yard no stranger to success with 2-y-o newcomers and this one will be interesting if the market vibes are upbeat Star RatingHHHII Oﬃcial BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2024: BACOR (IRE) 2 8 13 Grace McEntee 6-1 (George Boughey) 7 ran

Stewards Note:

DAKOTA DAWN: Following its run on 2/6/2025 it was reported that the horse suﬀered interference in running. Betting Forecast: 11-10 Duskaura (IRE), 7-4 Novelette (IRE), 11-2 Zonnebloem (GB), 33-1 Dakota Dawn (IRE), 50-1 Could Be The Move (IRE)

Big-money buy NOVELETTE made an encouraging start to her career when third at Nottingham and she may well ﬁnd the required improvement to get the better of Duskaura, who sets the standard judged on her second-placed ﬁnishes at Yarmouth and Catterick. Newcomer Zonnebloem needs a close look in the betting.

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.

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.

POSITION OF STALLS

SECOND RACE 7.00

THE IN MEMORY OF JEROME CONNELLY MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

for maiden three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £9000

Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS (FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 27)