July 06 / 19.09 Ripon

19.09

Good

Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Leeds Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Leeds Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 0-7235 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Respectable fifth at Beverley three days ago; largely solid record at Ripon features a success in 2024 and peak effort this season (close second in early June); likely player returned to this course.
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15th

9

(2)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Jesmond Dawn

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Narrowly repelled Up The Jazz at Ripon (1m, good) but only fifth off this career-high mark (5lb rise) back there a month ago; he's been a bit up and down this season.

10/1

5th

7

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Jesmond Dawn

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Grant Tuer

In good heart this season and he returned to winning ways over C&D (good) last Monday; a 5lb rise takes this 5yo to a career-high mark but he has a solid record here and could be firmly in the shake-up once more.

3/1

1st

6

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Jesmond Dawn

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Grant Tuer

Respectable fifth at Beverley three days ago; largely solid record at Ripon features a success in 2024 and peak effort this season (close second in early June); likely player returned to this course.

9/2

3/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 392361 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Prevailed narrowly in cheekpieces at Musselburgh (1m, good) last time, registering a first win since 2024; back up 3lb but remains well treated on peak form, which includes a Ripon success; headgear removed; should remain competitive.
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5th

10

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Up The Jazz

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Closely matched with Jesmond Dawn on last month's runs at Ripon and it wasn't going to be easy in a Class 4 at York last time (33-1); this is more his level.

10/1

7th

15

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Up The Jazz

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Arrives on a recent high after a win at Musselburgh and a second at Ripon (both 1m, good); should give his running but he's up in grade here.

12/1

2nd

3

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Up The Jazz

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prevailed narrowly in cheekpieces at Musselburgh (1m, good) last time, registering a first win since 2024; back up 3lb but remains well treated on peak form, which includes a Ripon success; headgear removed; should remain competitive.

3/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 914166 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Veteran whose 2026 wins at Ripon (1m2f) and Musselburgh (1m1f) show that he retains plenty of vitality; form dipped when back at this venue last time, so needs to rebound.
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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

1st

5

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:24 Ripon

Poets Dawn

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who is a three-time C&D winner, the latest last month (good), and he followed up at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) last Thursday in a novice amateur riders' race, for which he carries a 4lb penalty here; third in the last three runnings of this race and could better that position today.

100/30

4th
9 (4)
Volenti

10/1

Form: 097443 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

3rd

13

(13)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Volenti

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Ben Haslam

Back in better form with fourth-place finishes the last twice; still has a better strike-rate on Newcastle AW than on turf but he's on an attractive mark and Conor Whiteley takes off a bonus 7lb; shortlisted.

7/1

14/1

Form: 423-79

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has failed to progress in two handicaps this season; perhaps best watched unless the market suggests a bigger effort is likely.
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5th

7

(2)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Hopeful Joy

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Five-race maiden who has failed to progress in two handicaps this season; perhaps best watched unless the market suggests a bigger effort is likely.

14/1

9th

6

(4)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Hopeful Joy

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mark Walford

Looked rusty on her seasonal/handicap debut at Beverley ten days ago (8.4f, good to firm; 40-1); kept on well enough to think this mark was in range; not yet exposed.

12/1

7th

4

(12)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Hopeful Joy

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

All starts last July, best effort when close second at Ripon (1m, good) on penultimate; that form isn't strong but she could have something to offer in handicaps; check the market signals.

12/1

Form: -25112 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Front-running filly who ran creditably at Ayr last time when bidding for a hat-trick (maiden previously); remains in form and has a strong record (2112) under Lewis Chalkley; solid chance.
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6th

2

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Glorious Kitty

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Front-running filly who ran creditably at Ayr last time when bidding for a hat-trick (maiden previously); remains in form and has a strong record (2112) under Lewis Chalkley; solid chance.

4/1

2nd

2

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

Glorious Kitty

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Bang-in-form filly who won from the front under Lewis Chalkley here (1m, good to firm) and at Carlisle (7f, good) last month; also effective on good to soft (unraced on soft); likely to given this a good shot.

5/1

1st

2

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Glorious Kitty

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Off the mark at the 15th attempt when making all under Lewis Chalkley in an Ayr apprentice handicap (1m, good to firm) nine days ago; 4lb well in and dropping in trip shouldn't be a problem, but whether she will be allowed her own way again is debatable.

11/4

16/1

Form: 36-029 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner for previous yard; far from solid on his form for current stable, clear best effort when 80-1 second at Wetherby on penultimate start; 0-7 in this sphere.
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6th

2

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

Popeye Doyle

9st 9lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: Jessica Bedi

Both wins were on AW last summer when trained by Hugo Palmer; decent second at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month but below that level at Carlisle and Ripon since; hard to fancy.

20/1

7th

5

(8)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Popeye Doyle

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jessica Bedi

Dual AW winner for previous yard; far from solid on his form for current stable, clear best effort when 80-1 second at Wetherby on penultimate start; 0-7 in this sphere.

16/1

9th

9

(7)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Popeye Doyle

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jessica Bedi

Two AW wins for Hugo Palmer last season (1m, 8.5f); finished last on first two starts for new yard but a switch to blinkers prompted shock return to form when 80-1 and second of seven at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last Monday; interesting to see if the aids work a second time.

12/1

Form: 4973-9 CD

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Never dangerous over 7f in sole outing this term; has a record of 3-3 over C&D (all on good ground last term; 0-17 elsewhere) and looks very interesting returned to this scenario; favourably treated off 1lb below last winning mark.
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11th

4

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Precious Spartan

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

Did well for new stable last season, winning three times over 1m at Ripon; also suited by 1m2f, but launched this campaign with two low-key runs (7f/1m) and needs a good boost from the new cheekpieces.

12/1

8th

8

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Precious Spartan

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Patrick Neville

Never dangerous over 7f in sole outing this term; has a record of 3-3 over C&D (all on good ground last term; 0-17 elsewhere) and looks very interesting returned to this scenario; favourably treated off 1lb below last winning mark.

5/1

9th

9

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Precious Spartan

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

Progressive after joining this yard last May, winning three times at Ripon (1m, good) and posting a close third at Ayr (1m, soft) in September when last seen; the drop back to 7f might not be ideal on his reappearance but he's one to consider nevertheless.

11/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 623500 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Posted duck eggs at York the last twice but this is a drop back in class and he's on last winning mark; however, still has a much better strike-rate on AW than on turf and his losing run is mounting up.
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9th

1

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:09 Ripon

Urban Road

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

Posted duck eggs at York the last twice but this is a drop back in class and he's on last winning mark; however, still has a much better strike-rate on AW than on turf and his losing run is mounting up.

12/1

11th

9

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Urban Road

10st 8lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: Alan Brown

He's 8-50 on the AW and only 1-13 on turf; he was bang there over this far and off this mark at Redcar in April but he's another in here on a recovery mission after two lesser efforts.

40/1

15th

13

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:18 York

Urban Road

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Alan Brown

Eight of his nine wins have been on the AW, including a hat-trick in February last year; pulled too hard when well beaten last time but had run two sound races ar Redcar prior to that (1m2f, good to firm); worth considering from his inside draw.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.60
Straight Forecast £19.98
Tricast £126.83
Trifecta £91.20

Selections

Telegraph:

Glorious Kitty

SPOTLIGHT:

Precious Spartan

Daily Mail:

Jesmond Dawn

The Times:

Hopeful Joy

Daily Record:

Up The Jazz

TOPSPEED:

Urban Road

POSTDATA:

Poet's Dawn

RP RATINGS:

Precious Spartan

The Star:

Precious Spartan

The Guardian:

Glorious Kitty

Daily Mirror:

Glorious Kitty

The Sun:

Glorious Kitty

D Express:

Jesmond Dawn