June 18 / 13.40 Ripon

13.40

Good To Soft

Ripon Racecourse Ladies’ Derby Handicap (For Female Amateur Jockeys) (Special Rider Conditions)

  • Prize money: £3476.9
  • 1m 4f 10y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Ripon Racecourse Ladies’ Derby Handicap (For Female Amateur Jockeys) (Special Rider Conditions)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 667111 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Completed the hat-trick at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) on Monday; carries a 4lb penalty for that and stays 1m4f fine, so likely to have a major role to play again under Sarah Bowen, if electing to stand his ground.
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7th

5

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Epsom

Pride Of Nepal

10st 1lb

J: Miss Sarah Bowen

T: Tony Carroll

8yo who went 21 months without a win but has now scored at Windsor, Lingfield, Chepstow and Ripon in his four races this turf season; his second in this race last year was a remote one and the 6lb rise since his latest start asks a question, but conditions fine and he's on a major roll, ridden by Sarah Bowen on last two starts (two in four days); major player.

3/1

1st

1

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:40 Ripon

Pride Of Nepal

10st 13lb

J: Miss Sarah Bowen

T: Tony Carroll

Completed the hat-trick at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) on Monday; carries a 4lb penalty for that and stays 1m4f fine, so likely to have a major role to play again under Sarah Bowen, if electing to stand his ground.

5/2

13/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: /9613- D

Last run: 265 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
117-rated hurdler, who regularly took travelling in her stride (three wins down at Newton Abbot); won well, making all, on the Flat at Thirsk (1m4f, soft; from 7lb lower) last September; notable candidate back to this discipline following more wind surgery.
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4th

3

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

16:53 Thirsk

Max Of Stars

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Seven-time hurdle winner who is 1-11 on the Flat; faded back over hurdles at Newton Abbot three weeks ago but she was runner-up at Ripon (1m4f, good) last month, and that was a bold bid after wind surgery; has claims on that form and she's in the mix back in this sphere.

7/2

4th

3

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:30 Newton Abbot

Max Of Stars

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ollie Pears

Beat three rivals in this 12 months ago and has added further wins since then, on the Flat and over hurdles; only beaten a length in 1m4f handicap last time after a wind operation; not handicapped out of it by any means.

3/1

2nd

5

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:40 Ripon

Max Of Stars

10st 7lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: Ollie Pears

117-rated hurdler, who regularly took travelling in her stride (three wins down at Newton Abbot); won well, making all, on the Flat at Thirsk (1m4f, soft; from 7lb lower) last September; notable candidate back to this discipline following more wind surgery.

13/2

13/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 31-246 D

Last run: 83 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Three Lingfield AW wins (1m4f-1m5f) for Simon Dow; changed hands in April for 11,000gns and only time will tell how he fares for his new handler; relatively unexposed on turf (0-3) but may strip fitter for this off an 83-day break.
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2nd

1

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Nottingham

Jack Langley

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Clover

Solid debut for his new yard, having been picked up from Simon Dow for 11,000gns, a fortnight ago and duly won a small-field affair easily last weekend; not had much racing on turf and a 6lb rise could well be manageable in current form.

4/6

1st

5

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:55 Lingfield

Jack Langley

9st 3lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Clover

Three-time AW winner here for Simon Dow last year who made a solid start for his new yard back on turf, having been picked up for 11,000gns, at Ripon nine days ago; just cracked late there on his first run in three months and has a good chance today.

4/6

3rd

4

(9)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:40 Ripon

Jack Langley

10st 8lb

J: Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell

T: Charlie Clover

Three Lingfield AW wins (1m4f-1m5f) for Simon Dow; changed hands in April for 11,000gns and only time will tell how he fares for his new handler; relatively unexposed on turf (0-3) but may strip fitter for this off an 83-day break.

13/2

8/1

Form: -91430 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Sole turf win in this race last year; in reasonable form on AW at Southwell in the spring but his first run since wind surgery, on Newcastle AW, was a poor effort.
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8th

7

(9)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Musselburgh

Yakhabar

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Easy win at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in March but not at that level in six runs since; minor money perhaps his best hope.

10/1

3rd

6

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

18:00 Pontefract

Yakhabar

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Liam Bailey

Scored at Southwell (1m4f) in March but only ninth of 11 in handicap over C&D ten days ago; not proving the easiest to catch right of late.

20/1

9th

6

(11)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

15:48 Pontefract

Yakhabar

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Easily landed an amateur riders' event at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in March and wasn't beaten far into fourth of 12 in a similar contest at Ripon (1m4f, good) last time, but he still needs more in order to come out best here.

14/1

Form: 7-3523 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle at Musselburgh last November; did his best work late when runner-up at Redcar (1m6f, good) on penultimate start; slightly below that level when third (beaten 5l) over this trip at Beverley subsequently.
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4th

3

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Hamilton

Bruce Banner

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Rebecca Menzies

A dual 1m4f AW winner (also scored over hurdles) in 2025; running with credit without winning this season until only fourth of five at Beverley (1m4f) 13 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back in a change of headgear.

100/30

4th

4

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

18:00 Beverley

Bruce Banner

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Three wins in 2025, two on the AW (1m4f) and once over hurdles; banging at the door on turf this summer, second over C&D ten days ago when not enjoying a clear run; another good run seems likely.

2/1

2nd

1

(7)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Bruce Banner

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won a maiden hurdle at Musselburgh in November; did his best work late when runner-up at Redcar (1m6f, good) last month but he's lacked the pace to challenge in two starts since over this trip; visor goes back on for cheekpieces.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-3342

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
No win since June 2024 (Thirsk, 1m6f; from 15lb higher); consistent this year, going closest when runner-up at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago; trainer has won this three times in the last four runnings.
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3rd

9

(2)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:15 Redcar

Kitsune Power

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Ended a two-year losing run when winning a Class 6 at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) two weeks ago; steps back up in grade off this 2lb higher mark, but he has to be considered.

11/2

1st

4

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:48 Beverley

Kitsune Power

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Hasn't won for more than two years, but sound effort when length second over C&D in May (good to firm); each-way chance.

8/1

Form: 451256 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 070-98

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Yet to win for this trainer (0-16), in rear throughout on last visit to this track (1m2f) in May; subsequent Newcastle effort no better; stablemate of Yurinov; far better to focus elsewhere.
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7th

7

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Speechman

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Dual winner on the AW in France (1m, 9.5f); mainly disappointing for new yard, although fair third of five in first-time visor at Beverley two runs ago (1m4f, good to firm); on a fair mark, but beaten more than 8l on two tries at this trip.

12/1

2nd

4

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Speechman

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

His losing sequence continues but he's dropped down the weights and his third of five at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm) last Friday in a first-time visor (retained) was slightly more encouraging; could build on that.

8/1

3rd

5

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

18:00 Beverley

Speechman

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Philip Kirby

Two AW wins in France but little to celebrate in Britain; two AW runs last autumn were respectable but nothing comparable this year; the new headgear needs to prove transformative.

20/1

Form: 2-0309 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won twice for Nick Littmoden, including over 1m4f at Brighton (good) last August; low-key form since joining this trainer in May for 6,000gns and has plenty to prove at present.
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10th

7

(11)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

One Million Dreams

10st 13lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

His two turf wins last summer came off higher marks, including in an amateurs' handicap; moderate form this year and the blinkers, worn once before when pulled up over fences, are given another try.

16/1

6th

2

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Hamilton

One Million Dreams

11st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

He's 2lb lower than when winning at Brighton last August but has struggled to get competitive this year and needs to turn things around.

16/1

9th

2

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:40 Ripon

One Million Dreams

10st 9lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Won twice for Nick Littmoden, including over 1m4f at Brighton (good) last August; low-key form since joining this trainer in May for 6,000gns and has plenty to prove at present.

20/1

25/1

Form: 47-564

Last run: 96 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
27-race maiden; has raced exclusively on AW since finishing remote last of nine to Max Of Stars at Thirsk (1m4f) last September; modest fourth (beaten 11l) to Yakhabar when last seen at Southwell in March; unappealing stablemate of Speechman.
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11th

13

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Yurinov

10st 2lb

J: Mr Daniel Perrin

T: Philip Kirby

28-race maiden; second on Southwell Tapeta (1m6f) last October and bits of form since, but others have to be preferred.

40/1

10th

12

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:40 Ripon

Yurinov

9st 9lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Philip Kirby

27-race maiden; has raced exclusively on AW since finishing remote last of nine to Max Of Stars at Thirsk (1m4f) last September; modest fourth (beaten 11l) to Yakhabar when last seen at Southwell in March; unappealing stablemate of Speechman.

25/1

Form: 28-277

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
19-race maiden; runner-up at Newcastle (12.5f, AW) in January, but no identifiable positives since; swiftly reverts to the Flat after well held over hurdles at Perth 11 days ago.
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6th

11

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

14:13 Hexham

Bouboule

10st 8lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: Gillian Boanas

Eight-race maiden; hasn't been in best of form on the Flat and has plenty to find on his latest run over hurdles.

50/1

11th

7

(11)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:40 Ripon

Bouboule

10st 4lb

J: Miss Rebecca Hitchen

T: Gillian Boanas

19-race maiden; runner-up at Newcastle (12.5f, AW) in January, but no identifiable positives since; swiftly reverts to the Flat after well held over hurdles at Perth 11 days ago.

50/1

7th

9

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:42 Perth

Bouboule

11st 1lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Gillian Boanas

Placed in Musselburgh maiden (1m7f, good to soft) in November but has looked out of sorts over hurdles and on the Flat in recent months (had wind op before latest run); needs to turn a corner.

33/1

Form: 327339

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Placed on numerous occasions this year, including when runner-up at Southwell (1m6f, AW) in April, but continues to seek that elusive first win (0-19); reverts to turf, with Serena Brotherton a positive jockey booking.
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10th

9

(10)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

15:48 Pontefract

Apache Eagle

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jessica Bedi

Has made the frame several times this year including when third of seven over C&D (good to soft) in May, but a record of 0-22 is hard to ignore.

16/1

4th

7

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Apache Eagle

8st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Jessica Bedi

Handful of fair efforts in the spring but he's a longstanding maiden who's lost his way of late; again hung left at Hamilton last Thursday (ended up on the stands' rail) and running at another right-handed course would be a worry.

10/1

4th

7

(4)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Hamilton

Apache Eagle

10st 2lb

J: Miss Venetia Thompson

T: Jessica Bedi

Placed a few times this year but well beaten at Newcastle two starts ago and she hung badly left and unseated her rider at Ripon last Thursday; remains a maiden after 20 starts and others make greater appeal.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £12.10
Straight Forecast £13.04
Tricast £32.99
Trifecta £69.00

Selections

Telegraph:

Pride Of Nepal

SPOTLIGHT:

Max Of Stars

RP RATINGS:

Kitsune Power

THE NORTH:

Yakhabar

The Guardian:

Jack Langley

POSTDATA:

Arranmore

The Times:

Max Of Stars

D Express:

Max Of Stars

Daily Record:

Kitsune Power

Daily Mirror:

Yakhabar

Daily Mail:

Pride Of Nepal

The Sun:

Pride Of Nepal

The Star:

Pride Of Nepal