May 08 / 19.45 Ripon

19.45

Good To Soft

Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Leeds Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 1f 170y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Leeds Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 371631 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three wins on AW at Newcastle (1m2f) since January including a cosy success last Friday; this is tougher under a penalty but she's still lightly raced on turf and was third in a big field at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) on her penultimate run; shortlisted.
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2nd

3

(6)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Star Cast

10st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

Enjoying a fine year and garnered a sixth success in ten-runner handicap over C&D in June; freshened up since and remains handily weighted despite a 5lb rise; big shout.

11/4

1st

4

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Star Cast

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

Took form to whole new level at Chester (1m2f, soft; also suited by good) a week ago, storming 7l clear, and has now won five times this year; 3lb well in under 5lb penalty; obvious contender.

7/4

10/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2390-3 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
All five wins have been at around 1m2f on good or quicker; last success was off 5lb lower but he reappeared with a fair third in Class 4 event over C&D (good to soft) last month; should go well on this drop back in grade and it would be a positive if the ground dries out.
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8th

5

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Glistening Nights

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Five-time winner but recent C&D second of 14 is as good as anything he's produced, leading until the final 110yds; a 3lb nudge shouldn't prevent a prominent showing if in similar form.

17/2

2nd

8

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Glistening Nights

10st 11lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

This trip on fast ground suits and every chance with a repeat of his two runs at Ripon; took a backward step here two weeks ago but he has C&D form and could run well.

8/1

7th

8

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Glistening Nights

9st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

1m2f on fast ground suits and comes into the reckoning after two sound placed efforts at Ripon this season, beaten a head into second place last time; chance.

7/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 579-72 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
14-time winner including seven times at Ripon; his last success was off 5lb higher last summer and he returned to form with a second at Pontefract (1m, good) last month; hasn't run over this far for a long time but he used to be effective at this trip and most of his wins have been in May-August.
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7th

1

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ripon

Garden Oasis

10st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

A seven-time C&D scorer; arrives in good nick, posting a solid third of ten over C&D 17 days ago; a likely player again eased 1lb.

9/2

3rd

9

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

Garden Oasis

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Prolific winning veteran, including in this race in 2021 and 2022 (fourth to Capital Guarantee last year); went close to another C&D success last month and fair third at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) since.

11/1

3rd

3

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:45 Pontefract

Garden Oasis

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Prolific winning veteran, mostly over 1m on a sound surface; most recent success came in this race last year, when 8lb higher; supported when a close second at Ripon latest start; respected.

Evs

Form: 533161

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Rarely runs a bad race and he's won two of his last three starts, including an emphatic win at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) 11 days ago; has a penalty back on turf but he ran right up to his best last time and this new trip should be within range; respected.
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6th

5

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

No Knee Never

9st 9lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: James Owen

Four AW wins (6f-8.5f) but yet to register (0-16) on turf; placed at Nottingham (8.5f, good to firm) in mid July but less competitive at Wolverhampton (9.5f) and Beverley (1m2f) since; easing mark isn't enough to tempt.

10/1

6th

2

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

No Knee Never

10st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Owen

All four wins on the AW and 0-15 on turf, though has been running well at 1m-1m2f on grass this year without getting the job done; does have to bounce back from a poor one, however.

6/1

10th

4

(4)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

No Knee Never

9st 8lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: James Owen

Held off his revised mark on turf since two AW wins, including here, in April; wins have all come over shorter but he stays this far and is one to consider back on Tapeta.

7/1

Form: 767-06 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner, three times at around 1m2f (good/good to firm) last summer; well handicapped on his best form last season but he's been quiet in two runs this spring and needs to rediscover his spark.
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3rd

1

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:40 Nottingham

Dawn Of Liberation

10st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Not as good now and has his share of off days; back on a winning mark, though, has a C&D win to his name and this is less competitive than he's used to returning from ten weeks off.

3/1

3rd

4

(7)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

His five wins include one over C&D last May; below his best on his first two starts this year but took a step back in the right direction when a 2l fifth of 12 at Ripon (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; contender.

9/2

Form: 12986- CD

Last run: 158 days

W: 8st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Has gained both wins on turf, three years apart; his last success was over C&D last summer but he was well held in final three runs last year; 6lb out of the weights on his return and best watched in this competitive race.
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1st

5

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:20 Ripon

Tiberio Force

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Simon Whitaker

Has broadly regressed this year, including in C&D handicaps; successful in this race 12 months ago but was in much better form at the time; revival is needed.

14/1

9th

15

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Tiberio Force

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Simon Whitaker

Finished third in this race 12 months ago (seven ran) before winning over C&D nine days later; unplaced in four runs this year and others look stronger.

25/1

8th

7

(9)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Tiberio Force

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Out of the frame in three starts on turf since returning in May, but drops to this level for the first time since winning at Ripon (1m2f, good) just under a year ago; can't be ruled out.

7/1

20/1

Form: 486-90 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Veteran with 12 wins but he's lost his way and has struggled after slow starts in both runs this spring; has something to prove and he needs to turn things around back up in trip.
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1st

8

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

10st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

On the downgrade these days but his latest fourth of 13 at Musselburgh (1m, good) was a fair effort on Monday; will need more from the same mark but this stiffer test should suit.

10/1

4th

4

(4)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Jewel Maker

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Generally struggled this season and the years look to be catching up now; an easy 1m such as this would have been a bare minimum even in his pomp and Thats My Boy Luke may be his yard's best chance.

12/1

6th

6

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

9st 6lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who is a dual winner (including over C&D) here but his recent form is not so encouraging, just seventh of 13 in 1m2f Newcastle handicap 17 days ago; needs to get back on track.

16/1

Form: 6211-8 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Relatively lightly raced 4yo who ended last year with wins at Nottingham (1m2f, heavy) and Musselburgh (1m4f, soft); started this season with a low-key effort but she may have needed that run and still has scope for further progress; not ruled out dropped back in trip and grade.
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6th

2

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Velvet Whisper

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Ended last season with two slow-ground wins on turf from the front (1m2f/1m4f); safely held twice on good ground this year (1m4f/1m2f) and needs to show more on this step up in trip on AW return.

11/1

8th

3

(5)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Velvet Whisper

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Relatively lightly raced 4yo who ended last year with wins at Nottingham (1m2f, heavy) and Musselburgh (1m4f, soft); started this season with a low-key effort but she may have needed that run and still has scope for further progress; not ruled out dropped back in trip and grade.

8/1

15/2

Form: 038-44 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
12-time turf winner including over C&D; hasn't made a serious impact in his two runs (1m) this season but he's now back on last winning mark and could be dangerous back up in trip; one of three runners for the yard.
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3rd

1

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

Poets Dawn

10st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

17-134; had the run of the race when battling on gamely to edge out Polygram and His Finest Hour over C&D (good; 2-1) last month; disappointing at Doncaster (1m2f) and Redcar (1m) since; needs to bounce back.

14/1

9th

7

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Redcar

Poets Dawn

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Admirable veteran who recently completed a hat-trick over 1m2f before disappointing last week at Doncaster; has to bounce back from that, but he should be fine returned to 1m.

10/1

7th

4

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Poets Dawn

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who is enjoying a fine season and bagged win number five when completing a hat-trick in 1m2f handicap at Ripon 12 days ago; this likeable front runner merits serious consideration nudged up 1lb.

5/2

10/1

Form: 22118- D

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Had a highly productive time on turf last season including four wins (1m1f/1m2f) and four seconds; struggled in his hat-trick bid in November but that was on AW and he still looks feasibly treated on his penultimate form; interesting contender who needs a close look on return.
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4th

4

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Chester

Triple Force

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Has won four of his 17 turf races at up to 1m2f; respectable 2.75l third of 18 at York last time (1m2.5f good); interesting, although pulled hard and didn't seem to get home on only previous try at 1m4f.

11/2

3rd

16

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Triple Force

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Went up 20lb for his four wins last season and has found life much tougher this term; fair run last time at Beverley but plenty to find with the winner, Mao Shang Wong.

25/1

12/1

Form: 5834-9

Last run: 122 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
First win was on turf (7f) and last two have been on Tapeta (8.6f); reached the frame in two starts at Wolverhampton in December but he had a major blip there the following month; had another wind operation since and needs a major revival after four months off.
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3rd

3

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Leicester

Bass Player

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Not yet a year since he almost defied 8lb higher on quick turf (1m); mixed bag since, and hard to find any benefit from a third wind operation in the winter, but he's too well treated not to bear in mind at least.

16/1

5th

7

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Bass Player

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Ended 2025 with two good runs but he has been well short of that level in two runs this year, a wind op before the latest making no difference; tongue tie returns; risky despite his reduced mark.

20/1

11th

9

(8)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Bass Player

8st 11lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

First win was on turf (7f) and last two have been on Tapeta (8.6f); reached the frame in two starts at Wolverhampton in December but he had a major blip there the following month; had another wind operation since and needs a major revival after four months off.

12/1

25/1

Form: 3333-8

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
1m AW winner for James Fanshawe as 2yo and ran some good races last year off higher marks than this; has form at up to 1m3f but struggled on stable debut at Doncaster last month and needs to leave that form well behind.
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4th

3

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Nanny Park

9st 12lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Gained a first win for her current yard in 1m6f Doncaster handicap in July; set a lot to do when a never-dangerous sixth of nine at Redcar (1m6f) 19 days ago; not dismissed.

7/1

6th

3

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

16:57 Redcar

Nanny Park

9st 13lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Sara Ender

Came good for current stable at fifth attempt, in tactical four-runner race at Doncaster (extended 1m6f, good to firm) last month but was behind Newport when down the field at York a fortnight later; others have more convincing profiles.

10/1

11th

12

(13)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Nanny Park

8st 6lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Sara Ender

Kept on for reasonable third of six at Doncaster last month on first crack at 1m4f before winning over 14.5f there a fortnight ago (good to firm each time); had just three rivals to beat last time but she's unexposed over staying trips and could be in the shake-up.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.00
Straight Forecast £16.41
Tricast £65.85
Trifecta £76.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Garden Oasis

SPOTLIGHT:

Star Cast

NEWMARKET:

No Knee Never

Telegraph:

Dawn Of Liberation

The Times:

Glistening Nights

TOPSPEED:

Jewel Maker

POSTDATA:

Star Cast

Daily Mirror:

Star Cast

The Guardian:

No Knee Never

D Express:

No Knee Never

The Star:

Dawn Of Liberation

Daily Mail:

Garden Oasis

The Sun:

Garden Oasis

Daily Record:

Garden Oasis