May 28 / 15.07 Ripon

15.07

Good

Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4-5712 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Suited by drop back in trip when scoring on this month's handicap debut at Hamilton (6f, good) and probably bettered that performance when close second over C&D (good) a fortnight later; back in action before 1lb nudge takes effect and nicely drawn towards nearside rail; big player.
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4

(9)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:33 Pontefract

Simbas Pride

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won a couple of 6f handicaps in May; expensive to follow since but the addition of a hood can help and he is back to his last winning mark.

16/1

19th

11

(14)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Simbas Pride

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Successful twice over 6f on good ground in May and has made the frame, predominantly over 5f, in most starts since; each-way squeak.

16/1

4th

11

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Simbas Pride

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Won twice in May and there have been varied excuses for his defeats since, latterly when suffering a torrid passage over C&D 18 days ago; things will fall right for him one day but ground slower than good will be a first for him.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 33035-

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
0-8 as a 2yo for Richard Fahey, albeit having made the frame six times; changed hands for 20,000gns in the autumn and was subsequently gelding; reappears on a workable mark; market may guide.
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4th

7

(8)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Catterick

Valor Spirit

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

Still seeking that elusive breakthrough win (0-11); runner-up in two of his three starts for this trainer, including when thrashed by Master Of Delphi in a modest four-runner Ripon maiden (6f, good; 2-1) in mid-July; others preferred.

10/1

2nd

4

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Ripon

Valor Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Runner-up in C&D handicap (good) in May on stable/seasonal debut and that form puts him in the picture; however, disappointing at Redcar (5f, good) since and now 0-10; needs to bounce back.

5/1

6th

5

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Redcar

Valor Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Placed in six of eight starts for Richard Fahey as a 2yo and, having been gelded, was beaten less than a length on stable debut/reappearance at Ripon (6f, good) last month; isn't short of speed so the return to 5f shouldn't be an issue; player.

4/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 954-08

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten after racing too freely in two AW handicaps (6f/7f) this spring and has now been unplaced all five starts; stable has a much more obvious chance with Simba's Pride.
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6th

3

(9)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Northern Tempest

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Took his record to 0-10 when fifth of eight behind Dream Forever at Carlisle (6f, good to soft; first run after a wind op) 15 days ago; needs to see things out better and this stiff test isn't sure to suit; visor now added.

9/2

5th

7

(1)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

16:55 Carlisle

Northern Tempest

8st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Raced prominently when a creditable third in a Ripon handicap (6f, good) in May but he's been well held in three runs since; record is now 0-9 and he needs to get back on track after wind surgery.

13/2

5th

7

(2)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:52 Ripon

Northern Tempest

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Lacks consistency but it's best to forgive his latest effort (met major traffic issues); showed best handicap form when third over C&D in May; now 4lb lower and Rhys Elliott takes off a bonus 5lb; interesting back here.

11/2

Form: 220-49

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Made encouraging seasonal debut when fourth of 13 over C&D (good to soft) last month and had some excuses when below that form over 5f at Beverley 24 days ago (suffered interference in first half of race); on a good mark now and enters calculations.
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8th

16

(6)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:51 Redcar

Head For Freedom

9st 3lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

His only success came in a 5f Beverley juvenile claimer last May; has bits and pieces of form this year but his latest eighth at Ayr one month ago will need improving on; new trip might help, however, and he races from a career-low mark.

16/1

8th

5

(16)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Head For Freedom

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Failed to build on earlier promise with fifth of 14 in 6f Doncaster handicap in June; more is needed if he's to double his tally here.

12/1

5th

7

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:45 Doncaster

Head For Freedom

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a 5f claimer at Beverley last spring; on a good mark on his best handicap form and his latest Ripon fourth can be upgraded (not ideally positioned); each-way shout.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 344-5

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Made the frame on all three 2yo starts (5f-6f) and again showed clear promise when fifth of 14 on recent seasonal/handicap debut at Beverley (5f, good to soft), despite racing too freely in the early stages and hanging left at the business end; back up in trip and 2lb lower here; a possible.
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2nd

7

(9)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Black Missile

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Nine-race maiden but he's shown enough to win a race, as when third of six at Beverley (5f, good; not clear run) last time; acts on AW and he's dropped to a career-low mark; considered.

4/1

3rd

2

(1)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Beverley

Black Missile

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

0-8 but he has threatened better; attracted support at Leicester (5f, good to soft; visored first time) and ran okay; still has time to do better; each-way claims.

4/1

6th

7

(6)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:27 Leicester

Black Missile

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Julie Camacho

Ran well over C&D on his 2yo debut 11 months ago; no progress since, including after a wind op on his last two starts; a change of headgear needs to spark extra from him.

10/1

Form: 66-801 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Started off for new stable with two down-the-field runs last month but bounced back to form with clear C&D (good) win in first-time cheekpices 11 days ago; not ideally drawn today and goes without cheekpieces this time but still respected under 6lb penalty (due to go up that amount anyway).
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10th

5

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Solar Cooper

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Mark Walford

Won in first-time cheekpieces here in May, in between two lesser C&D efforts; today's supporters are seemingly relying on a first-time visor having the same transformative effect.

10/1

6th

6

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:58 Beverley

Solar Cooper

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Mark Walford

Faded over C&D on his yard debut following a break and has been kept to 6f since, improving for the fitting of cheekpieces when winning at Ripon (good) in May; in nothing like the same form in two starts since, though.

10/1

33/1

Form: 0424-8

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Second in 7f AW nursery on final run for Richard Hannon but well beaten on both starts for new stable, latterly in 6f Doncaster handicap on seasonal reappearance 12 days ago; others have much less to prove.
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1st

16

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:48 Redcar

Uncertainty

9st 2lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Simon Whitaker

15-race maiden; twice beaten around 3l off higher marks this term and she's dropped to a career low; part of a three-pronged attack from Simon Whitaker.

28/1

7th

8

(1)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Uncertainty

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Simon Whitaker

14-race maiden; twice beaten about 3l this season, including at Pontefract (6f, good) on latest start, but there are more likely winners.

25/1

5th

8

(4)

17th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Pontefract

Uncertainty

9st 5lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Simon Whitaker

13-race maiden who has struggled this season and was beaten 19l off this mark at Redcar (7f, good) last week.

33/1

Form: 276-70

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who was safely held over 5f on first two starts for new stable this spring, albeit having encountered traffic on first occasion; ought to be suited by this move back up in trip, though, and may yet come good for David O'Meara.
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2nd

5

(14)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Come On Over

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: David O’Meara

String of consistent efforts this summer, latterly when beaten on the nod at Wolverhampton last weekend; only 1lb higher and hard to knock out of the equation, but stall 14 isn't ideal for one happiest on the sharp end.

6/1

2nd

1

(3)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Come On Over

9st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: David O’Meara

3yo who has seen plenty of action but he's unexposed on AW; won at Doncaster and Redcar this summer and he's finished runner-up on Polytrack and turf in last two starts; his latest run was just three days ago but that was a bold bid in a Class 4 event (6f, good) and he's respected on this drop back in grade.

4/1

2nd

9

(2)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Come On Over

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Gained a first success at Doncaster (6f) in July and added to it over C&D in August; posted another good effort with second of seven in 6f AW handicap at Lingfield 12 days ago; must enter calculations again nudged up 1lb.

7/1

Form: 3231-5

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ended four-race 2yo season with 5f AW novice win in November and made encouraging reappearance when fifth in Catterick handicap (6f, good; short of room towards finish) this month; contender if that recent outing brought her on.
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5th

5

(6)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:37 Redcar

North West Gal

9st 7lb

J: Roisin Leech

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won Newcastle maiden (5f, AW) last November on final 2yo start; close fifth on reappearance at Catterick (6f, good) in May but has been well below that form in both runs since; still has low mileage but she's not really progressed and others are more convincing.

16/1

5th

5

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:24 Ripon

North West Gal

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won Newcastle maiden (5f, AW) last November on final 2yo start; close fifth on reappearance at Catterick (6f, good) in May before heavy defeat here later that month (6f, good; failed to settle); the drop back to 5f could help and she's not written off, but others arrive with less to prove.

6/1

9th

1

(8)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Ripon

North West Gal

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ended four-race 2yo season with 5f AW novice win in November and made encouraging reappearance when fifth in Catterick handicap (6f, good; short of room towards finish) this month; contender if that recent outing brought her on.

6/1

14/1

Form: 455-67

Last run: 128 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Started off for Craig Lidster with two very underwhelming AW runs in January (6f/5f) and is now 0-9 overall; difficult to enthuse over on first start for four months.
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8th

6

(9)

24th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:27 Thirsk

Country Artiste

9st 7lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Craig Lidster

12-race maiden who has form figures of 556097 in handicaps and was always in rear at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last Tuesday; opposable.

25/1

7th

3

(8)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:47 Beverley

Country Artiste

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Craig Lidster

Early promise for previous yard but didn't progress and it's been a struggle off high marks since switched to handicaps; dropping steadily in the weights and down in grade so may do better; has worn a hood, first-time cheekpieces today.

16/1

9th

11

(12)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Thirsk

Country Artiste

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Craig Lidster

0-10 and she has yet to shine for her new stable, beaten 14l behind Simba's Pride at Ripon five weeks ago; lots to prove.

33/1

Form: 384-0

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Still unexposed after only four runs but was beaten about 19l after racing too freely on last month's seasonal/handicap debut (7f) and is drawn on the wing for this sprint return.
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5th

9

(2)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Great Success

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

No wins in ten starts and no real signs of putting that right; pulled hard last time when tried in blinkers at Southwell (6f) and he needs a transformation at this new trip.

25/1

11th

10

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Great Success

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Regressive nine-race maiden who struggled over C&D (40-1) on his recent stable debut; blinkers are now added and he has a lot to prove.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £25.40
Straight Forecast £23.54
Tricast £242.04
Trifecta £324.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Simba's Pride

POSTDATA:

Solar Cooper

The Star:

North West Gal

D Express:

Solar Cooper

RP RATINGS:

Simba's Pride

The Times:

Simba's Pride

Telegraph:

Simba's Pride

The Guardian:

Simba's Pride

Daily Mail:

Simba's Pride

Daily Mirror:

Simba's Pride

The Sun:

Simba's Pride

Daily Record:

Simba's Pride