June 04 / 19.52 Ripon

19.52

Good

weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap

  • Prize money: £6184.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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weatherbysshop.co.uk Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

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10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 1-3064 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Cheekpieces were added at York on Saturday and he ran well for fourth in a 20-runner Class 4, beaten under 3l; this isn't quite so competitive and he shouldn't be far away with a repeat.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(2)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Hectic

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Has done his winning over 6f; placed over same trip at Southwell in two of his last three runs; numerous defeats over 7f are a reason to be cautious with him today.

10/1

3rd

8

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Hectic

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Inconsistent and hard to win with; better over C&D early in the month but typically failed to build on it at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago (said to have been unsuited by racing wide throughout from stall 9); Dicko The Legend looks his yard's best shot.

16/1

9th

6

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hectic

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Liam Bailey

Just 3-34 but ran better when third of ten at Southwell (6f, AW) 11 days ago; place possibilities.

13/2

10/1

  • Place: £6.60

Form: 040-49 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Now 4lb lower than for his Catterick success 12 months ago; made a promising return at that track in April before plenty went wrong back there two weeks later; cheekpieces back on today; betting can help.
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

9

(8)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:00 Ayr

Animate

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Geoffrey Harker

Won a 6f Catterick handicap in June 2024 (good to soft); best run this time when beaten a nose at Ripon in June (6f, good); poor efforts either side of that; not easy to predict.

16/1

13

(4)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Haydock

Animate

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Missed out by a nose at Ripon last month (6f, good); 3lb higher in a stronger race but he has been rated much higher in the past; couldn't dismiss.

10/1

2nd

9

(11)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Ripon

Animate

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Now 4lb lower than for his Catterick success 12 months ago; made a promising return at that track in April before plenty went wrong back there two weeks later; cheekpieces back on today; betting can help.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 161265 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three wins this year, the last two on turf, and still feasibly weighted; has been a beaten favourite on his last two starts, but wouldn't judge him too harshly on the latest at Catterick where he saw no daylight for much of the straight and finished with running in him; each-way shout.
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10th

5

(3)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

One More Dream

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Dual course winner (6f/7f) and 3lb lower than when successful at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last September, but he can't be entertained on his performances in the meantime.

25/1

18th

13

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

One More Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

The winner of 13 races, but just three of them have been on turf; yet to shine this year and he was behind a few of today's rivals over C&D last week.

20/1

12th

14

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

One More Dream

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John & Sean Quinn

Winner of 13 races and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but quiet in two starts at Southwell (6f, AW) since returning in February; needs to step up.

20/1

7/1

Form: 46-317 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Bright start to her campaign, third at Catterick (Animate fourth) before winning at the same track two weeks later; messed around early at Carlisle last time and she can be given a pass for that effort; one to take seriously back down in class.
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Verdict Starting price

122

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Sacred Falls

8st 7lb

T: Katie Scott

6th

8

(5)

18th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ayr

Sacred Falls

8st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Successful at Catterick in April (6f, good to firm) but she's been up and down since and was only seventh of ten at Hamilton last Tuesday; still 2lb higher than for her last success and she has some work to do.

12/1

9

(3)

12th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:40 Hamilton

Sacred Falls

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Katie Scott

Successful at Catterick in April (6f, good to firm); has often run well in defeat since but she wasn't at her best over C&D last month; a few others look stronger in this field.

12/1

Form: 323174 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Yet to win off a mark this high but likely to put that right at some point; creditable effort in a Class 4 at Ascot last month (6f good to firm) on his return to turf; capable when things pan out for him.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Dicko The Legend

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Liam Bailey

Frequent slow-starter who's run well a few times over C&D without winning and is on a handy mark; fared best of the near-side group at York before a solid effort from a wide stall at Wolverhampton; goes on the shortlist under Billy Loughnane.

4/1

3rd

7

(10)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dicko The Legend

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Previous C&D winner but often hindered by starting slowly; sixth of 21 at York (6f, good to firm) last month in first-time cheekpieces (left off here); another win is overdue but he doesn't look ready to strike.

6/1

6th

19

(16)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Dicko The Legend

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Bids for his third straight win in this race, 2lb higher than for his 2024 win and 1lb higher than 12 months ago; slow starts have been an issue in recent outings but he retains ability and it will be no surprise to see him go well with cheekpieces now given a go.

10/1

10/1

Form: 13312- D

Last run: 214 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has won on good but his best form has come on a slow surface; ended 2024 in fine form but he returns from seven months off with neither headgear nor his usual tongue-tie; perhaps one for another day.
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9th

5

(10)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Harrys Halo

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

He's run really well on his four starts this season (including on soft going), winning at Leicester (6f, good to soft) last month; the drop back to 5f isn't an obvious positive but the testing ground could compensate.

6/1

1st

1

(4)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Leicester

Harrys Halo

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

A dual 6f winner in 2024; quite lightly raced since but back in very good form of late and came in a clear second of seven in 6f Epsom handicap eight days ago; merits serious consideration off an unchanged mark.

5/2

2nd

7

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

13:50 Epsom

Harrys Halo

9st 4lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Finished third in his two races this year, the latest in June at Carlisle (6f, soft); on a competitive mark and should make another bold bid.

7/2

20/1

Form: 51-684

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Hit hard for a win in a weak AW maiden (5f) in November and the handicapper proving slow to cut him slack this season; latest Redcar fourth was a bit better without suggesting he was the answer.
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2nd

14

(6)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cash In

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Punished for his win in a weak C&D maiden last November and the handicapper has been in command this year; more realistically treated again now but this won't be an easy race in which to try and dominate.

16/1

9

(10)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cash In

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Limited impact in handicaps since winning a four-runner C&D maiden in November and he let his many supporters down when flopping on return visit here last time; continues to fall down the weights so interesting to see if his backers return.

20/1

136

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Cash In

8st 3lb

T: Tim Easterby

Form: 1-1522 D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who comes here on the back of second-place finishes at Thirsk and Nottingham (both 6f, good to firm); wellbeing a positive but he will need to raise his game to defy this mark.
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4th

7

(11)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Abama

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Has two C&D wins to his name off much higher marks; back to form when a close third over C&D last week (made the running); dangerous if reappearing in the same form.

5/1

3rd

8

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Abama

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Dual C&D winner but his last success was 15 months ago and he's not made an impact this season; has dropped a long way in the weights but he has plenty to prove and needs a major revival back in trip; reapplied blinkers replace cheekpieces.

16/1

7th

5

(7)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Lord Abama

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Dual Newcastle winner (6f, Tapeta) the winter before last and 17lb lower than when successful at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in June last year; down in grade, but not performing as though ready to exploit his plummeting mark and is still to conclusively prove he wants this far; cheekpieces return.

10/1

Form: 424-41 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Travelled best and found enough to repel Lord Abama at Nottingham last month (6f, good to firm); a 4lb rise asks a stiffer question of him but versatile groundwise and more appealing than some.
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1st

13

(6)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Emperor Caradoc

8st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Paul Midgley

Recent form-figures look unappealing but he's probably in better heart than they suggest, ending up with too much to do at Ripon last week; successful on only previous start at Redcar, much earlier in career, and he's now 6lb lower than when winning at Thirsk in the spring; no forlorn hope.

12/1

8th

12

(10)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Emperor Caradoc

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Off the mark for 2026 at Thirsk (5f) in May and has proved reliable since; had usual headgear left off when well held at Beverley (5f) ten days ago and no surprise to see him bounce back in refitted cheekpieces.

40/1

10th

9

(12)

16th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:18 Beverley

Emperor Caradoc

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Scored at Thirsk (6f) in May and largely in good form since, coming home third in his group when midfield in 20-runner handicap at Ripon (6f) last time; can make his presence felt off a 2lb lower mark for yard that has taken past two runnings.

20/1

33/1

Form: /24-46

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Standout effort came in a small-field soft-ground fillies' novice at Haydock last summer (for Harry Charlton); well beaten in two runs for new yard this year and now drops to 6f for the first time; risky.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(3)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

14:35 Doncaster

Flag Of Love

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Runner-up in a Haydock novice for Harry Charlton last July (1m, soft); hasn't done so well for current yard, but has dropped 17lb in the handicap; an interesting contender back on soft ground.

10/1

7

(2)

9th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:50 Catterick

Flag Of Love

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

0-7 and soundly beaten in handicaps on her last three starts, latest when 12th of 14 behind Crown's Lady over C&D last month; has dropped to a career-low mark and needs to improve.

20/1

3

(2)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

19:10 Catterick

Flag Of Love

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Runner-up in soft-ground Haydock novice (1m) last summer but soundly beaten in two recent handicaps (1m/6f) and now 0-6; needs to up her game.

33/1

33/1

Form: 00-750 D

Last run: 109 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Rated much higher when trained by the Crisfords; 16lb lower than when making his stable debut last October and he has had wind surgery since last seen in February; others look more persuasive.
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5th

5

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Neapolitan

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Sole success came on Kempton AW in 2023 when trained by the Crisfords; hasn't been placed since joining this yard in 2024 and didn't offer enough in two comeback outings over 6f last month to suggest that's likely to change now.

16/1

7th

6

(3)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Neapolitan

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Sole success came at Kempton AW in 2023 when trained by the Crisfords; hasn't been placed since joining this yard in 2024; first-time visor worn for last week's reappearance is retained, but easy to look elsewhere.

25/1

7th

7

(6)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:03 Catterick

Neapolitan

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Sharply regressive for this yard and goes in another new form of headgear back from the best part of a year off; would be a surprise winner on just his third turf start.

33/1

11/4

Form: 75-621 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Had a near miss over 6f at Lingfield two weeks ago and made no mistake back at that track on Saturday night, able to exploit the favoured stands' rail; escapes a penalty for that apprentice-race win; this is tougher but still commands respect.
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9th

10

(10)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:32 Brighton

Mart

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: D Donovan

Runner-up at Lingfield (5f, AW) last month but he's taken two backward steps since and losing run is now up to 26; down the list.

10/1

9th

7

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:17 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: D Donovan

Runner-up over 5f here 11 days ago, beaten just over 2l; not quite at the same level here (again 5f) on Thursday; return to 6f will suit though.

4/1

6th

8

(2)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

18:05 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: D Donovan

Seven-time winner but the last of them was back in May 2025; didn't run badly in a smallf-field C&D handicap nine days ago but more will be required this time.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £200.60
Straight Forecast £169.18
Tricast £2281.65
Trifecta £1331.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Mart

POSTDATA:

Emperor Caradoc

SPOTLIGHT:

Sacred Falls

TOPSPEED:

Harry's Halo

D Express:

Flag Of Love

The Times:

Sacred Falls

Daily Mirror:

Sacred Falls

NEWMARKET:

Mart

Telegraph:

Mart

Daily Mail:

Mart

The Star:

Harry's Halo

The Guardian:

Emperor Caradoc

The Sun:

Emperor Caradoc

Daily Record:

Emperor Caradoc