April 16 / 16.52 Ripon

16.52

Good

Racing BetBuilder At Spreadex Sports Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Racing BetBuilder At Spreadex Sports Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0776-

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Well-bred sort but he failed to threaten on his three 2yo starts for Clive Cox, the latest his handicap debut at Nottingham (1m, good) in October; sold for 16,000gns later that month; has to raise his game on stable debut.
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4th

9

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:50 Nottingham

Domination

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Harriet Bethell

Opened his account with neck success, first two clear, in Class 6 handicap at Ripon (1m) on stable/seasonal debut; upped two grades but may have more to offer and, getting weight all round, looks one for the shortlist.

5/1

1st

4

(2)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Ripon

Domination

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Harriet Bethell

Well-bred sort but he failed to threaten on his three 2yo starts for Clive Cox, the latest his handicap debut at Nottingham (1m, good) in October; sold for 16,000gns later that month; has to raise his game on stable debut.

12/1

7

(8)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:40 Nottingham

Domination

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

Soundly beaten on all three starts (6f/7f, good/good to soft) and improvement is needed on nursery debut; however, he has an attractive pedigree and could take a sizeable step forward at some stage.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 36-253

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Remains a maiden after nine starts but he's been runner-up in two handicaps (including on turf) and was a close third at Newcastle (1m, AW) most recently; every chance he'll be thereabouts once more.
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3rd

6

(6)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Ripon

Sailor Batt

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Remains a maiden after nine starts but he's been runner-up in two handicaps (including on turf) and was a close third at Newcastle (1m, AW) most recently; every chance he'll be thereabouts once more.

5/1

3rd

5

(8)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sailor Batt

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David & Nicola Barron

Eight-race maiden who has finished runner-up in two of his handicaps but his form has been up and down so far and he didn't fire when stepped up to 1m here (3-1) last month; others are more convincing.

15/2

Form: 70641- D

Last run: 143 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
He got better with each of his three runs in nurseries last autumn, winning comfortably at Newcastle (1m, AW) in November; gelded since; he needs to transfer his improvement back to turf but is bred to do better still and a 6lb rise might not stop him if he can continue the good work.
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1st

1

(4)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Ciao Capo

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Progressed last season, culminating in a nursery win over 1m at Newcastle; gelded during the winter and his Ripon return was eye-catching; might be ready for this longer trip.

100/30

4th

7

(5)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Ripon

Ciao Capo

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

He got better with each of his three runs in nurseries last autumn, winning comfortably at Newcastle (1m, AW) in November; gelded since; he needs to transfer his improvement back to turf but is bred to do better still and a 6lb rise might not stop him if he can continue the good work.

9/2

Form: 7696-

Last run: 211 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Down the field on three of his four 2yo starts, most recently on handicap debut at Beverley (8.4f, soft) in September when last seen; however, he's had wind surgery since and is on an attractive mark judged on his sixth of 16 at York (7f, good) last July; could be a contender.
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7th

6

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Singarda

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Yet to make the frame but came closest to doing so on his return at Ripon 13 days ago (1m; following wind surgery); new trip raises a question.

12/1

5th

3

(7)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Ripon

Singarda

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Down the field on three of his four 2yo starts, most recently on handicap debut at Beverley (8.4f, soft) in September when last seen; however, he's had wind surgery since and is on an attractive mark judged on his sixth of 16 at York (7f, good) last July; could be a contender.

12/1

6th

1

(7)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

15:48 Beverley

Singarda

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

His York sixth in July (7f, good) was comfortably his best effort and marked him down as one to note for a nursery campaign; needs improvement to defy this opening mark but it would appear likely.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 356-52

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
All five runs for Clive Cox on AW, going close in four-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) last month; sold for 24,000gns since; has shaped as though this step up to 1m is worth a go; one to consider on stable/turf debut.
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6th

1

(8)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Ripon

Saxon Prince

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

All five runs for Clive Cox on AW, going close in four-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) last month; sold for 24,000gns since; has shaped as though this step up to 1m is worth a go; one to consider on stable/turf debut.

4/1

2nd

5

(2)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:37 Kempton (AW)

Saxon Prince

9st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Clive Cox

Four-race maiden but he started his handicap career with a rallying fifth here (6f) in January and was beaten less than 2l in that race; looks a possible improver now upped to 7f and he's not ruled out for in-form yard.

5/1

14/1

Form: 204-

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Kept on for second on debut at Carlisle (6f, soft) last September; two lesser runs followed (6f/1m, AW/good) but she retains potential in view of that initial promise, and she's not ruled out on handicap/seasonal debut.
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6th

7

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:50 Nottingham

Gwens Girl

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

Made a promising start when runner-up at Carlisle (6f, soft) in September but she's struggled in three subsequent runs including on handicap/seasonal debut at Ripon (1m, good to soft) last month; still unexposed but she weakened quickly last time and has plenty to prove.

25/1

7th

2

(9)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Ripon

Gwens Girl

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Kept on for second on debut at Carlisle (6f, soft) last September; two lesser runs followed (6f/1m, AW/good) but she retains potential in view of that initial promise, and she's not ruled out on handicap/seasonal debut.

14/1

4th

10

(9)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

14:15 Redcar

Gwens Girl

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Mark Walford

Both starts over 6f, finishing second at Carlisle (soft) then well held on AW; may confirm debut effort returned to turf, provided she stays the new trip (mixed messages in pedigree).

10/1

Form: 28-246

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
0-6 but has twice finished runner-up (including on turf) and he was denied a clear run when sixth of nine, beaten only about 2l, at Newcastle (1m, AW) last time; the first-time hood could help him settle better; chance.
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8th

5

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Ripon

Norcross Brow

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ollie Pears

0-6 but has twice finished runner-up (including on turf) and he was denied a clear run when sixth of nine, beaten only about 2l, at Newcastle (1m, AW) last time; the first-time hood could help him settle better; chance.

5/1

6th

1

(6)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Norcross Brow

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ollie Pears

20-1 second on handicap debut at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in January but that was behind an emphatic winner and he was only fourth of seven here (7f) last month; remains unexposed after only five runs but he needs improvement back up in trip.

7/1

4th

5

(1)

19th Feb 2026

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Norcross Brow

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ollie Pears

Runner-up to an odds-on favourite at Pontefract (1m novice; 150-1) in September; opening AW effort (1m2f) was modest but he showed more when dropped in trip for handicap debut at Southwell (1m; runner-up, beaten just over 6l) latest; pedigree suggests he can probably adapt to 7f.

16/1

Form: 53549- BF

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Displayed ability among his six (winless) 2yo starts for Des Donovan; sold for 7,750gns last October and gelded since; however, improvement is needed in first-time cheekpieces if he's to make a winning stable debut.
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4th

5

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:43 Redcar

Walk On Walk On

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: Noel Wilson

Picked up from Des Donovan last autumn for 7,750gns following a couple of costly defeats in nurseries; two poor efforts for this yard leave him hard to recommend as he drops from 1m in first-time blinkers (wore cheekpieces on his comeback).

12/1

6th

8

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:13 Redcar

Walk On Walk On

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: Noel Wilson

Displayed some ability last year but went 0-6 and he was well beaten at 28-1 on his recent stable and seasonal debut at Ripon.

25/1

10th

9

(1)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Ripon

Walk On Walk On

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: Noel Wilson

Displayed ability among his six (winless) 2yo starts for Des Donovan; sold for 7,750gns last October and gelded since; however, improvement is needed in first-time cheekpieces if he's to make a winning stable debut.

14/1

25/1

Form: 84254-

Last run: 166 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
0-7 last year but the only time he wore these blinkers he was beaten just a neck at Redcar (1m, good to soft) in September; gelded since his last run in November; no surprise if he has a part to play on reappearance.
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3rd

7

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Ripon

Hood Wink

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Tim Easterby

Dead-heated at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) in April but has failed to back that up twice since (including C&D).

6/1

6th

6

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Hood Wink

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Dead-heated at Wetherby (1m, good to firm; 12-1) on penultimate start; paid the price for a rapid mid-race move at Ripon (fourth of seven, beaten over 5l) subsequently; isn't without a chance from 4lb above his mark at Wetherby; stablemate of Lope Y Linda.

9/2

4th

6

(2)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Ripon

Hood Wink

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark at the tenth attempt when dead-heating in a Wetherby handicap (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago; this is tougher under a penalty but he showed a good attitude last time and is open to more progress; respected.

5/2

Form: -74513 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

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No Results Found

Form: 8-78

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £23.60
Straight Forecast £18.67
Tricast £56.47
Trifecta £87.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Singarda

Daily Mail:

Saxon Prince

POSTDATA:

Sailor Batt

The Guardian:

Ciao Capo

The Star:

Domination

D Express:

Saxon Prince

The Sun:

Saxon Prince

Telegraph:

Sailor Batt

Daily Record:

Sailor Batt

RP RATINGS:

Singarda

The Times:

Singarda

Daily Mirror:

Singarda