August 25 / 17.33 Ripon

17.33

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AJA Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £3476.9
  • 1m 2f 190y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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AJA Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 798-67 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has dropped 11lb below his last winning mark, but his abbreviated career since the start of last year (including two starts for this yard) suggests he hasn't been easy to train; needs the switch to a visor to help him get back on track.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Redcar

Innse Gall

11st 2lb

J: Mr Shay Halton

T: Ivan Furtado

Record of 0-4 this term for new yard but was placed under Shay Halton at Ripon on penultimate start and latest race didn't pan out favourably; has slipped to an attractive mark.

10/1

8

(13)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Innse Gall

10st 13lb

J: Mr Shay Halton

T: Ivan Furtado

Has dropped 11lb below his last winning mark but that was from August 2023; third at Ripon ten days ago was his best result this term but he needs much better than that form if he's to turn the tables on Spartan Times.

16/1

1

(2)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:33 Ripon

Innse Gall

11st 2lb

J: Mr Shay Halton

T: Ivan Furtado

Has dropped 11lb below his last winning mark, but his abbreviated career since the start of last year (including two starts for this yard) suggests he hasn't been easy to train; needs the switch to a visor to help him get back on track.

12/1

Form: 274044

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Slipping down the weights and not disgraced in finishing fourth in his last two starts at Pontefract (1m2f, good) and Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm); a losing run of 27 does suggest caution, however.
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3rd

3

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Masekela

11st 4lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Low-grade Flat performer who joined this yard for £5,000; 25-1 and tailed off in a good-ground maiden at Hexham.

14/1

6th

2

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:45 Hexham

Masekela

11st 4lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

On a long losing run on the Flat but he ran creditably when last seen, finishing second at Redcar (1m2f, good; final outing for Tim Easterby) in October; changed hands for £5,000 soon after; going hurdling rather late but not without hope.

10/1

4

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Redcar

Masekela

11st 1lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Tim Easterby

Runner-up in similar event at Ripon in August and has place claims if back to that form; far from certain to go one better, however, with losing sequence stretching back four years.

13/2

Form: -48993

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Much lower in the weights than for the latest of five wins in 2022 and ran well when third of 14 behind a couple of dead-heaters (including Star Start) at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last time; each-way claims again despite a losing run of 19.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(6)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Carnival Zain

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Has done his winning at 7f-1m but recent form features two encouraging efforts over 1m2f (turf/AW); long losing spell remains a cause for concern, however.

6/1

4th

2

(4)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Carnival Zain

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Six-time winner but his last success was in August 2022; on much reduced mark and was creditable third at Beverley (1m2f; tongue-tie added) in July but he was beaten 13l at Ripon last time and that took his losing run to 20; down the list.

12/1

4

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:33 Ripon

Carnival Zain

10st 13lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Much lower in the weights than for the latest of five wins in 2022 and ran well when third of 14 behind a couple of dead-heaters (including Star Start) at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last time; each-way claims again despite a losing run of 19.

7/1

Form: 764112 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Regularly ridden by Charli Parker and in good form lately, dead-heating at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) and winning at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) before a neck defeat at Carlisle (1m4f, good to firm) a week ago; 3lb higher than when winning this last year and another big run is anticipated.
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8th

8

(3)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Star Start

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

A dual 1m2f scorer in 2025; back to form when third of nine in 1m Pontefract handicap ten days ago so ought to be thereabouts eased 1lb.

10/1

3rd

7

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Star Start

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Six turf wins include one here (1m2f, good to firm) in August; had wind surgery before a fair comeback at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March and built on that when fifth of 14 at Nottingham (1m2f, good) 11 days ago; drop back in trip no reason to rule him out and he's respected.

5/1

5th

13

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Star Start

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

In good form with a pair of 1m2f fast-ground wins last summer; ought to be sharper for Doncaster reappearance 13 days ago and on a workable mark if back close to his best.

22/1

Form: 456112

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Off the mark under rules when winning over hurdles at Worcester in June and has continued his good form back on the Flat, winning twice over 1m2f at Ffos Las (good to soft/good) and finishing second of nine at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) five weeks ago; should go well.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:45 Ripon

Spartan Times

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

Notched four Flat wins last year, including over 1m3f here on good; returned from a break to win over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m, good) this month; only a fair fourth at Aintree since but still respected back on the Flat.

5/2

4th

6

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

19:30 Aintree

Spartan Times

11st 10lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Fair Flat racer who battled well to win 16-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (2m, good) this month, after a break, and is now 2-4 in this sphere; 5lb claimer William Shanahan is enlisted today; high on the list.

3/1

Form: 234116

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won on Jersey and Chepstow (both 1m2f, good) under Brodie Hampson earlier in the year, but finished behind three of these at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month; needs to bounce back from that.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(3)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:33 Ripon

Blue Yonder

10st 11lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Won on Jersey and Chepstow (both 1m2f, good) under Brodie Hampson earlier in the year, but finished behind three of these at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month; needs to bounce back from that.

7/1

4

(5)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

14:10 Beverley

Blue Yonder

10st 13lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Won in Jersey in April and followed up with a last-gasp verdict at Chepstow (1m2f, good); just 2lb higher here.

4/1

1st

4

(4)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Chepstow

Blue Yonder

11st 0lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Back on the mainland after game win under Brodie Hampson in Jersey (1m2f, good) in April; this race is almost certainly stronger but he's still on a workable mark and probably won't be far away; cheekpieces refitted.

5/2

Form: /08-66

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has been poor under both codes since his sole success over hurdles in Ireland a year ago; blinkers will need to have a dramatic effect.
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4

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:05 Stratford

Leading Lion

10st 13lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Max Comley

Won over hurdles for Gordon Elliott; lost his way for his next yard and struggles continued on debut for this one.

50/1

7

27th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

18:15 Market Rasen

Leading Lion

11st 4lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Max Comley

Won over hurdles for Gordon Elliott in Ireland last summer but in poor form over hurdles and on the Flat for Tracy Leeson this year; makes debut for latest new stable with huge amount to prove; blinkers removed.

33/1

8

(10)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:33 Ripon

Leading Lion

10st 8lb

J: Mr Joseph Stevenson

T: Tracey Leeson

Has been poor under both codes since his sole success over hurdles in Ireland a year ago; blinkers will need to have a dramatic effect.

66/1

Form: 955656

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his two wins last summer and 3lb lower than when successful at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in January, but out of the frame in all nine starts since (behind a couple of these on penultimate outing); needs a resurgence.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sisterandbrother

10st 8lb

T: Joey Ramsden

Has made a bright start for his current yard and made it two wins from his last three runs in 1m4f handicap at Beverley two days ago; also took this in 2024, so he's a player under a 4lb penalty.

5/1

1st

1

(4)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Sisterandbrother

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Joey Ramsden

Gained his first win for this stable at Doncaster (1m4f, good) this month and ran well at Southwell (1m3f, AW) six days ago; still fairly treated off this 2lb higher mark and has good claims.

5/2

2nd

7

(5)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Sisterandbrother

10st 2lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Joey Ramsden

Hit traffic when not beaten far over C&D late last month and duly justified favouritism at Doncaster on Saturday; no penalty for that apprentice race win and is shortlisted under the experienced Fletcher Yarham.

9/4

Form: -76706

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in all ten starts and finished behind a few of these when running poorly in his last two outings; look elsewhere.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(8)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

15:52 Pontefract

Victoria Legend

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: John Wainwright

10lb out of the weights and has been tailed off too many times for comfort this year; first-time blinkers need to give him an elephantine boost.

150/1

7th

7

(3)

9th Sep 2025

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

14:10 Catterick

Victoria Legend

9st 11lb

J: Mrs Camilla Parsonage

T: John Wainwright

Yet to make the frame in 11 starts and faces a tough task from 9lb 'wrong'; first go beyond 1m4f and stamina reserves are questionable on pedigree; better to look elsewhere.

50/1

10

(8)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:33 Ripon

Victoria Legend

9st 11lb

J: Mrs Camilla Parsonage

T: John Wainwright

Out of the frame in all ten starts and finished behind a few of these when running poorly in his last two outings; look elsewhere.

66/1

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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Star Start

Telegraph:

Spartan Times

RP RATINGS:

Innse Gall

D Express:

Spartan Times

Daily Mirror:

Spartan Times

The Sun:

Spartan Times

POSTDATA:

Star Start

The Times:

Star Start

The Guardian:

Star Start

Daily Mail:

Star Start

The Star:

Star Start

Daily Record:

Star Start