May 17 / 16.50 Ripon

16.50

Good

Swinton Park Silver Anniversary Cup Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Swinton Park Silver Anniversary Cup Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £45.80
  • Place: £9.60

Form: 268-90

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
26-race maiden; two poor efforts on turf this year; easy to dismiss.
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11th

13

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ripon

Penny Ghent

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Landed back-to-back handicaps over C&D and at Beverley (8.5f) in May; recorded a good third of seven at Redcar (1m) last time so can't be dismissed.

10/1

3rd

3

(2)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Penny Ghent

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Off the mark when making all at Ripon (1m, good) in May and followed up at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) next time; faded into eighth of 11 at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago but may get an easier time of things in front this time.

7/1

8th

2

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Penny Ghent

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

In good form, winning at Ripon (1m, good) and Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) before a decent third off this mark (10lb higher than second win) back at Beverley last time (8.5f, good to firm); should go well.

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 06-055 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Scored off this mark at Redcar (1m2f, good to soft) last October; kept on well on his last two starts at Beverley over 8.5f suggesting that a step back up in trip may be beneficial.
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6th

4

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Woodleigh

10st 13lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Roger Fell

Acts on good to firm and soft; all five wins have been on turf and he's scored three times since May including at Redcar (1m2f, good) last Saturday; that was a narrow success but he's only 2lb higher and he has won at Ripon in the past; key player.

3/1

1st

9

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

18:00 Redcar

Woodleigh

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Roger Fell

Recorded his second win over C&D (good to firm) in May and followed up at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) the following month; has been in a battle with the handicapper since and probably needs to come down a few pounds.

8/1

5th

4

(13)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Woodleigh

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Course winner (6f); wins at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) and Doncaster (1m, good to soft) this summer but he has come up short on his last three runs; needs more to take this.

12/1

OUR TIP

16/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 121-78

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 with victory at Newcastle (1m2f) in September but he's yet to fire this spring, only eighth in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap last month; needs to take a big step forward despite a slipping mark.
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8th

9

(11)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Daring Leader

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Returned to form with a comfortable win off a reduced mark at Pontefract (1m, good) 12 days ago; back up 6lb in the weights but that was a personal best last time and he's effective at this trip; shortlisted.

5/1

4th
8 (11)
Volenti

16/1

Form: 38-097 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has four wins on Newcastle AW but is only 1-19 on turf; never figured on return to turf when seventh of nine at Pontefract (1m, good) in cheekpieces (left off here) last month; needs to show more.
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3rd

6

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:45 Ripon

Volenti

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Losing run is mounting up but he's currently in a consistent vein of form; moved out of Ben Haslam's yard since last run; again has frame possibilities.

7/1

3rd

5

(1)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Volenti

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Arrives in decent nick without winning, fourth of nine in 1m handicap at Ripon 13 days ago; it's now 20 runs since his last victory however.

13/2

4th

9

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Volenti

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ben Haslam

In reasonably good form having made the frame in last three starts; however, still has a better strike-rate on Newcastle AW than on turf and this is a step back up in grade; 2lb out of weights.

10/1

9/2

Form: -44512 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Last of four wins on turf came in August 2021 but he's been in good order on AW recently, winning at Southwell (1m3f) in March; not sure that the drop back in trip will suit on this return to turf.
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6th

1

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Arranmore

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Took this race last year and landed a handicap at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) in March; well beaten over 1m here last Saturday and, although this trip should suit him better, he needs to put that performance behind him; blinkers return.

7/1

10th

7

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Arranmore

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

His last two wins have come on Tapeta but over longer trips, the latest (1m3f, Southwell) in March off 3lb lower; could prove vulnerable back at 1m.

10/1

7th

8

(12)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:40 Ripon

Arranmore

10st 0lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

No turf win since August 2021; kept on well when winning on AW at Southwell (1m3f; from 3lb lower) in March; perhaps found 1m (here) and 1m2f at Pontefract on the sharp side since; Becky Smith now takes the mount.

12/1

8/1

Form: 44-376 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won four times on Newcastle AW in 2024 but winless since; needs to be held up off a strong pace but not really firing at present.
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1

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Four C&D wins in 2024 (including a Class 5); unfortunate (hampered) not to justify market support when runner-up to Dinah Myte here in June; excuse - bled from nose - next time; recent Southwell run (fifth) should have him spot on for this.

9/2

5th

3

(13)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ruth Carr

The last four of his five wins were over 1m on Newcastle Tapeta (hampered on sole start here); looked an unlucky loser at Newcastle on penultimate start but bled from the nose when a disappointing favourite there on latest; player if straight back to form.

11/2

8th

3

(11)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Barleybrown

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Four C&D wins; attracted market support and looked an unlucky loser, hitting the line strongly after being hampered at a crucial stage over C&D (100-30 favourite, beaten a head) three weeks ago; still fairly weighted after a small upward nudge; holds an obvious chance.

4/1

8/1

Form: -12536 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Has run well in classifieds on AW this year, winning such an event at Newcastle (1m) in February, but has not been as good in a couple of handicaps; well handicapped on her best turf form.
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9th

3

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:52 Catterick

I Can Boogy

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

2-10 on the AW and 1-15 on turf; bounced back from a lesser effort at Thirsk (1m) when third of 13 in a classified event at Newcastle (7f, AW) last month; needs to back that up returned to turf.

7/1

3rd

3

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

I Can Boogy

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Needs to bounce back quickly from duff effort on turf nine days ago but has been placed here three times (7f-1m) since his 1m course win in February and has a big role to play if back on song.

12/1

12th

6

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

I Can Boogy

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Three-time winner, the most recent in a classified at Newcastle (1m, AW) in February; ran well there three weeks ago and has to be considered returned to this level.

8/1

Form: 256155 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
All five wins have came on AW; usually ridden with hold-up tactics and will need plenty of luck in running to get her head in front here.
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7th

2

(2)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Balqaa

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Three of her four wins have come here, including one over this trip; landed a similar event at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) in March and not hard to forgive her performance at Pontefract (1m4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; high on list back in distance.

13/2

4th

1

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

18:00 Pontefract

Balqaa

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Resumed winning ways in classified event at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in March; winless on turf though and only eighth of 13 in 1m Ripon handicap last time; others appeal more.

12/1

8th

7

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Balqaa

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

All five wins have came on AW; usually ridden with hold-up tactics and will need plenty of luck in running to get her head in front here.

10/1

Form: 1257-0

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last June; last of ten back there (8.5f) on reappearance last month but should strip fitter here and not out of this.
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10th

4

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:20 Ripon

Quirke On Parole

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Back in better form, having registered third-place finishes in last two turf attempts; won 1m2f handicap at Beverley last summer; one of the main players on classified debut.

7/2

3rd

6

(1)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:45 Pontefract

Quirke On Parole

10st 5lb

J: Miss Alice Cooke

T: Mark Walford

1-14 (win was over 1m2f, good to firm); yet to reproduce last year's better efforts in 2026 and finished last of nine on AW (1m4f) latest; more needed.

25/1

9th

8

(7)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:46 Southwell (AW)

Quirke On Parole

9st 3lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Often front-runner; sole win from 13 races was at Beverley (1m2f) in June 2025 off 4lb higher; out of sorts this season and although her latest start was a step back in the right direction, this first run beyond 1m2f poses an additional question.

9/1

10th
6 (8)
Oilisa

7/1

Form: 5116-0 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Landed a brace at Ayr and Nottingham around 1m last October on heavy; still lightly raced and should be better for the run when tenth of 22 in amateurs' handicap at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March; one to keep an eye on.
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5th

5

(7)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Oilisa

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Mark Walford

Scored twice at 1m last autumn but she's yet to fire in 1m handicaps at Doncaster and Ripon this season; needs to take a major step forward.

12/1

10th

6

(8)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Oilisa

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Mark Walford

Landed a brace at Ayr and Nottingham around 1m last October on heavy; still lightly raced and should be better for the run when tenth of 22 in amateurs' handicap at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March; one to keep an eye on.

7/1

10th

19

(14)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Oilisa

10st 2lb

J: Miss Alice Cooke

T: Mark Walford

Too early to pigeonhole her as a mudlark but her form did take off when faced with soft and heavy going last autumn, winning at Ayr and Nottingham (both around 1m); only sixth on good ground when last seen; likely she has more to offer this year but perhaps when underfoot conditions are more demanding.

6/1

8/1

Form: -00007

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Has failed to deliver in handicaps since landing a Catterick novice in May 2025; his mark continues to plummet but he needs to show more.
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2nd

5

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Pontefract

Far Ahead

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Novice winner who is 0-12 in handicaps but has shown positive signs with second-place finishes at Beverley (behind Anificas Beauty on worse terms) and Hamilton the last twice, despite taking a good hold both times; possibilities, especially if settling better.

7/2

2nd

5

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Far Ahead

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Only win so far was in a Catterick novice in May 2025 (7f, good to firm); best run this term when second at Beverley last time (8.5f, good to firm); a possible.

4/1

2nd

11

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Far Ahead

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Largely out of sorts this season, beating just two in 1m Ripon handicap last time; not easy to make a case for.

16/1

16/1

Form: 2-5096 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Has three course wins over 1m2f; hasn't figured at Redcar or Ayr since returning to turf last month; best watched.
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2nd

3

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:45 Ripon

Little Ted

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Quirky sort who has sometimes snatched defeat from the jaws of victory this season, partly through idling in front; has the ability to record a fourth C&D win, provided new headgear works a treat.

11/4

4th

9

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Little Ted

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has three C&D wins to his name, including this race in 2023; retains ability but threw away a golden opportunity at Leicester last month and a subsequent Newcastle run was below his recent best too; minor money perhaps his best hope.

14/1

6th

4

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Little Ted

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tim Easterby

The winner of nine races, including C&D, and arrives in good form having finished second in three of his last four races; did rather throw away his latest start at Leicester though, surging to the lead 1f out but dossing in front and picked off close home; has the ability to win but he will need producing late.

7/2

Form: -92254

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
All five wins over 7f on AW; 0-21 on turf and doesn't appeal for win purposes despite career-low mark.
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9th

7

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Ayr

Ring Of Gold

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won two 7f AW handicaps in September, but recent turf form has been disappointing and he's now 0-25 on this surface.

20/1

7th

8

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Ring Of Gold

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

5-37 on the AW but 0-24 on turf; hasn't looked like exploiting his declining mark of late; visor returns.

25/1

Non-runners

Haaf A Diamond

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £296.40
Straight Forecast £173.86
Tricast £1602.24
Trifecta £1048.50

Selections

Telegraph:

Arranmore

SPOTLIGHT:

Oilisa

RP RATINGS:

Far Ahead

Daily Mirror:

Woodleigh

POSTDATA:

Barleybrown

The Star:

Little Ted

The Times:

Oilisa

D Express:

Far Ahead

The Sun:

Arranmore

Daily Record:

Arranmore