June 18 / 16.38 Ripon

16.38

Good To Soft

Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Leeds Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Leeds Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

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1st
3 (3)
Liosa

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 330-46 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Long-distance raider; AW winner but 0-11 on turf; far from disgraced when 2.25l sixth of 14 at Windsor last time (6f, good to firm); each-way chance.
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13th

7

(5)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

15:42 Windsor

Liosa

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Zoe Hawkins

Ripon winner in June (6f, good) and then ran well off this 4lb higher mark at Salisbury; seemed to run a bit flat last time but he has a big effort in him.

12/1

5th

5

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ffos Las

Liosa

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Zoe Hawkins

Came good for current stable at third attempt, with fairly comfortable success at Ripon (6f, good) in June, and recovered from awkward start to take third off today's mark at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) last month; must be considered.

4/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 4-6905

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been over 7f at Southwell for Karl Burke then Iain Jardine; has dropped to a fair mark after some disappointing runs recently and now makes debut for new yard after changing hands for 7,000gns in April; not sure 6f on turf is ideal.
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1st

3

(2)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:23 Lingfield (AW)

Federal Envoy

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Charlie Clover

All three wins in handicaps when making all, including when visored for the first time at Wolverhampton (7f) nine days ago; escapes a penalty for that success (due a 2lb rise) and he makes the shortlist, albeit he isn't sure to have things his own way in front.

7/4

1st

3

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Federal Envoy

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Charlie Clover

Runner-up off today's mark on stable debut at Ripon (6f, good) in June but subsequent 6f/7f form has been underwhelming, albeit he was denied a clear run last time; wore cheekpieces for last two races; visor given a whirl today.

5/1

9th

7

(9)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Federal Envoy

9st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Charlie Clover

All three wins have been here but over 7f and for different yards; however, close up on stable debut over 6f at Ripon and last run wasn't too bad as he was never in the right place at Lingfield; don't put a line through him.

8/1

Form: 472567 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Winner off a 12lb higher mark at this meeting last year (6f, good); mainly disappointing since, two best runs being on standard to slow surface at Kempton (including over 7f); well treated; others look stronger.
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3rd

2

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

19:15 Brighton

Mr Cool

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Johnston

Had a busy year but holding his form well and won by the skin of his teeth at Redcar ten days ago (6f, good); hasn't raced over this sharp a trip since the beginning of his career.

3/1

1st

6

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Mr Cool

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Ended a losing sequence at Ayr (6f) in July and backed it up with a solid third of 13 in another 6f handicap there two weeks ago; enters calculations again.

5/1

3rd

1

(8)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Mr Cool

10st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

All turf runs on good or quicker ground; has had a busy year with some mixed results but he's taken a healthy drop in the weights and nearly nicked a Carlisle race in July; returned to that level when imposing himself on a C&D race 12 days ago and, back up 4lb, should have a big say.

3/1

Form: 470-28

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; fair second at Nottingham on reappearance in April (6f, good) but well beaten on AW debut latest; could bounce back.
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1st

9

(2)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Big Apple Jack

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

0-16 but he's been threatening to put that right in recent starts, fourth at Southwell and runner-up at Carlisle in two runs last month; blinkers now given a go (beaten in cheekpieces and a visor in the past); unraced on soft but he is by Mayson so there can be encouragement he'll handle it.

6/1

2nd

2

(5)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

15:48 Carlisle

Big Apple Jack

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

0-15 but he has shown winning potential, including when keeping on for fourth at Southwell on Sunday having been short of room over 1f out; has to prove his stamina for a stiff 7f though.

4/1

4th

12

(1)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Big Apple Jack

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael & David Easterby

No wins in 14 but twice runner-up this year over 6f and tried 7f last time, running another fair race; could drop lucky one day.

10/1

3/1

Form: 775625 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Dual 6f winner on the AW; decent efforts last two turf runs, notably when neck second on good to soft at Carlisle last month (6f; cheekpieces on for first time); fair fifth in first-time blinkers at Thirsk last time (6f, good); cheekpieces the preferred option this time; could go well.
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2nd

6

(6)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:51 Thirsk

Fan Mail

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Both wins over 6f on AW; has had plenty of chances on turf but continues to come up short; goes again in visor worn for the first time when fifth of 11 at Carlisle (6f, good) last Wednesday.

9/2

5th

5

(7)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

16:17 Carlisle

Fan Mail

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Went close over C&D in May when 4lb higher; that hasn't been a springboard to better things but it is not inconceivable that a change of headgear can provide the necessary spark to break his turf duck.

7/1

9th

9

(9)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Fan Mail

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Made it 0-11 for the year when down the field here (7f) a fortnight ago; however, he was in pretty good heart previously and his last win came over C&D last October; not written off.

11/1

Form: 162259 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Only one of his ten wins has been on turf (record of 1-27); beaten less than 2l when fifth of 12 at Redcar on most recent turf run, but poor effort back on AW next time; others preferred.
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6th

8

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Ripon

Fircombe Hall

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Only one of his ten wins has been on turf (record of 1-27); beaten less than 2l when fifth of 12 at Redcar on most recent turf run, but poor effort back on AW next time; others preferred.

8/1

9th

11

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fircombe Hall

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Philip Kirby

C&D win was sole 7f success among eight others over 6f; however, he stayed on well and only just failed to get up over Newcastle's stiff 6f in April so a good run isn't impossible in first 7f run since March 2025.

12/1

5th

5

(9)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Fircombe Hall

10st 11lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Has been running well on the AW but that's more his thing, the scene of nine of his ten wins; could still have a part to play.

5/1

10/1

Form: /5-518 D

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Unexposed; won a Newcastle handicap in February on only fourth start; has been absent since a disappointing run there ten days later; fair run only previous outing on turf (on debut in Ireland); interesting.
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6th

1

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Rajstar

9st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Ben Haslam

Won a weak 6f event at Newcastle on his handicap debut in February; not so good in either run since, especially when beaten a long way at Ripon 12 days ago on his return to turf; only of interest if backed.

16/1

7th

6

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Ripon

Rajstar

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Ben Haslam

Unexposed; won a Newcastle handicap in February on only fourth start; has been absent since a disappointing run there ten days later; fair run only previous outing on turf (on debut in Ireland); interesting.

10/1

8th

6

(10)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Rajstar

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ben Haslam

Unexposed 4yo who won over C&D on handicap debut earlier this month on first run over 6f (previous runs had been at 7f/1m); this looks a tougher race and is 5lb higher, but should improve.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £22.80
Straight Forecast £15.85
Tricast £32.00
Trifecta £71.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Liosa

POSTDATA:

Mr Cool

The Guardian:

Federal Envoy

SPOTLIGHT:

Wish This

Daily Record:

Fan Mail

The Star:

Wish This

Telegraph:

Mr Cool

Daily Mail:

Mr Cool

D Express:

Federal Envoy

The Sun:

Federal Envoy

WEST COUNTRY:

Liosa

The Times:

Liosa

Daily Mirror:

Liosa