July 07 / 19.00 Ripon

19.00

Good

Sky Sports Racing Virgin 519 Restricted Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (For horses In Bands B-D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4860
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Virgin 519 Restricted Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (For horses In Bands B-D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 55-

Last run: 320 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in fifth last year on first two starts (6f, good to soft/good); this 4yo returns having had wind surgery but would be a shock winner.
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1

(3)

17th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

14:50 Hamilton

Hachiko

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Well held in two starts over 6f on good/good to soft at Carlisle last year (first for Richard Fahey); up 2f in trip on return from 11 months off having undergone wind surgery; tongue-tie removed afer one use; twice withdrawn since last month (vet's advice/refused to enter stalls); stable also runs Precious Sapphire.

33/1

1

(8)

7th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Ripon

Hachiko

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Soundly beaten in fifth last year on first two starts (6f, good to soft/good); this 4yo returns having had wind surgery but would be a shock winner.

25/1

1

(2)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:03 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hachiko

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Modest form in two 6f runs last season (debut for Richard Fahey); had a wind op since last seen; should appreciate the extra furlong but likely one for handicaps after this.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten nearly 7l when fifth of eight at 11-2 on debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) a fortnight ago but she stayed on well and is a likely improver now tackling 1m on her second start; she's one to consider.
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4th

4

(6)

10th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Angel Army

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Tate

Fifth in both starts, showing some promise on her debut over C&D in June but not building on it at Ripon (1m, good) a fortnight later; return here may help but she still looks more one for handicaps.

13/2

2

(3)

7th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Ripon

Angel Army

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Beaten nearly 7l when fifth of eight at 11-2 on debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) a fortnight ago but she stayed on well and is a likely improver now tackling 1m on her second start; she's one to consider.

5/2

5th

7

(6)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Angel Army

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Third foal; half-sister to 6f winner Dreams Of Thunder (RPR 82); dam placed 1m2f in France (76), sister to 7f Group 3 winner Main Aim; enough paper appeal to warrant a close market check.

9/1

Form: R8

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Half-sister to five winners but refused to race on debut in April and tailed off at 40-1 at Southwell (6f, AW) since; best watched for now.
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8th

10

(1)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Furrst Lady

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Refused to race on debut and a well-beaten last in all three starts over 6f-1m since; makes no appeal on drop in trip/handicap debut.

20/1

10th

3

(1)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Furrst Lady

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Refused to race on debut and tailed off when she has completed; had wind surgery.

200/1

3

(2)

7th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Ripon

Furrst Lady

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Half-sister to five winners but refused to race on debut in April and tailed off at 40-1 at Southwell (6f, AW) since; best watched for now.

50/1

Form: 4

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
There's some potential in her pedigree and she showed some ability on debut at Thirsk (1m, good; 66-1) last Wednesday, but she was no match for the first three and considerable improvement is necessary today.
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9th

6

(4)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Hopeful Joy

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mark Walford

Looked rusty on her seasonal/handicap debut at Beverley ten days ago (8.4f, good to firm; 40-1); kept on well enough to think this mark was in range; not yet exposed.

12/1

7th

4

(12)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Hopeful Joy

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

All starts last July, best effort when close second at Ripon (1m, good) on penultimate; that form isn't strong but she could have something to offer in handicaps; check the market signals.

12/1

6

(6)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Ripon

Hopeful Joy

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Mark Walford

Some way off the front three on her debut early in the month but fared much better over C&D five days later; that came in a weak-looking maiden, though, and she'll need another forward step.

8/1

Form: 36-027

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
0-6, untested beyond 6f and has come under early pressure on last two starts; below par in Thirsk handicap (6f, good) most recently but before that she went close in a novice here (6f, good), and she's a leading contender if replicating that form now tackling 1m (mixed messages on breeding).
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1

(5)

26th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:20 Musselburgh

Monetize

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Starts slowly; beaten a head in a novice at Ripon (6f, good) in May but she's not matched that level in three starts since, including in maiden/novice company the last twice; returns to handicap company having been dropped another 3lb; others preferred.

12/1

7

(2)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Redcar

Monetize

9st 2lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Starts slowly; beaten before stamina for 1m was tested at Ripon last time, a track she'd run very well at in May; can't support with confidence.

12/1

5

(6)

7th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Ripon

Monetize

9st 2lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

0-6, untested beyond 6f and has come under early pressure on last two starts; below par in Thirsk handicap (6f, good) most recently but before that she went close in a novice here (6f, good), and she's a leading contender if replicating that form now tackling 1m (mixed messages on breeding).

3/1

Form: 05

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Half-sister to three winners but well beaten at big odds this year (7f/8.6f, AW) on her first two starts.
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10th

10

(1)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Parisian Phoenix

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Kept on for fourth here (8.6f) on handicap debut in June and also ran well when third at Brighton (1m2f, good) last month; struggled on soft ground three weeks ago (first-time cheekpieces) but has a fighting chance on this less-testing surface.

12/1

8th

6

(7)

29th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:27 Ffos Las

Parisian Phoenix

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Has been quietly progressive in five starts and she rallied for a respectable third in a Brighton handicap (1m2f, good) three weeks ago; dropped another 1lb and has possibilities if she can find some extra spark with cheekpieces added.

9/2

3rd

6

(1)

6th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:15 Brighton

Parisian Phoenix

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Well held but some promise in her Ripon fourth (1m, good) and she still looked to be learning when fourth of ten on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (about 1m; AW); pedigree more about sprinting but one sibling did win over 1m2f and she's worth a go over the new trip.

6/1

Form: 267-64

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Mixed form since promising second on debut last June and now 0-5, but she ran well in today's context when fourth in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good) last month; features prominently in calculations.
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5

(3)

27th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Balayaged

9st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Eight-race maiden; 1m2f may have stretched her on last two starts but connections also now reach for first-time headgear; 10lb lower than on reappearance and a form case can be made.

10/1

4

(1)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Balayaged

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Consistent at 7f to about 1m when the ground has been good or quicker; good to soft probably didn't help when upped to 1m2f at Newmarket last month when never in contention so the stamina question remains unresolved.

7/1

3

(6)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newmarket (July)

Balayaged

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Mixed form since a promising second on debut last summer, and she faded into third when odds-on for maiden at Ripon (1m, good) 12 days ago; now moves up in distance and she's not sure to stay judged on her pedigree.

6/1

Form: 55

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made debut in May and has shown ability when fifth on both starts, most recently in a better race than this at Hamilton (1m1f, good); probably needs a bigger performance today but she's not ruled out.
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8th

4

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Lovette

9st 10lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Maiden winner last July (1m, good); no closer than about 3l in her six handicaps and finished last here two weeks ago.

16/1

11th

4

(7)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Lovette

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won a Ripon maiden last July (1m, good) and best subsequent run was when third in a Carlisle handicap in September (1m, soft); could go well on second run at this trip, but has a 190-day absence to overcome.

14/1

4th

3

(7)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lovette

9st 8lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Got off the mark in a Ripon maiden (1m, good) in July and had been running well in turf handicaps until blotting her copybook when last of 12 at Ayr (1m, soft) last month; still early days and makes AW debut.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £112.80
Straight Forecast £120.21
Trifecta £269.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Angel Army

The Times:

Lovette

Daily Mirror:

Balayaged

POSTDATA:

Monetize

NEWMARKET:

Angel Army

Daily Mail:

Angel Army

D Express:

Angel Army

The Star:

Angel Army

The Guardian:

Lovette

The Sun:

Lovette

Daily Record:

Balayaged

Telegraph:

Monetize