August 15 / 17.05 Ripon

17.05

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Harrogate Comedy Festival Coming This Autumn Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 1f 170y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Harrogate Comedy Festival Coming This Autumn Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 640311

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Promising third at Hamilton (1m1f, good) a fortnight ago and confirmed herself an improved performer with a cosy win at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last week; unextended when following up at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) on Thursday; 7lb higher today but she should stay and looks to have strong claims of completing her hat-trick.
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5th

9

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

17:07 Hamilton

Saxon Grace

9st 1lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

Much improved of late and she readily completed a quick hat-trick in 1m2f handicap at Ripon six days ago; shoulders a 12lb penalty here but she's still not taken lightly in her current mood.

4/1

1st

11

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Saxon Grace

9st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

Promising third at Hamilton (1m1f, good) a fortnight ago and confirmed herself an improved performer with a cosy win at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last week; unextended when following up at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) on Thursday; 7lb higher today but she should stay and looks to have strong claims of completing her hat-trick.

5/4

1st

3

(2)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Saxon Grace

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

Penultimate start had presaged an imminent breakthrough, and a first try over the 1m trip her dam won at duly reaped reward at Redcar last week (good to firm; RPR 59); case clear if over that effort; 1lb well in.

5/4

9/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 442325

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Off the mark for the year at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in April and he has run several good races in defeat since; he should be in the thick of the action once more.
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5th

4

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Sunny Orange

9st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

His last four wins have been at Beverley and latest was off this mark (8.4f, good to firm) in April; 0-13 since but he's run plenty of good races including when sixth of 19 at Redcar last week; this step back up in trip is no problem and he's in the mix.

15/2

6th

11

(9)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Sunny Orange

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tim Easterby

His last four wins have been at Beverley and latest was off this mark (8.4f, good to firm) in April; 0-13 since but he's run plenty of good races including when third at Ripon on his penultimate run; one of two runners for that yard and he could be dangerous.

9/1

4th

9

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:55 Beverley

Sunny Orange

9st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Course regular who has registered four wins and five places from 21 starts here, including when scoring over 8.5f in April; has proved his stamina for 1m2f since July and has soft ground form too; may well make an impact.

14/1

14/1

Form: 527226 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
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.
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1st

5

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:43 Hamilton

Little Ted

9st 3lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Tough sort who was third in this race on only previous run over C&D (back in 2020); good second at Ayr on Friday (1m, soft); contender.

11/4

2nd

11

(3)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Little Ted

8st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Quirky gelding who didn't look in love with the first-time hood (retained) when beaten 7.5l into second at Ripon, though the soft ground may also have been a factor; the ability is there to go close.

7/1

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

12/1

Form: 211554 C BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
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.
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2nd

7

(1)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:21 Redcar

Woodleigh

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Roger Fell

Beat some of these over C&D last month (good) and couldn't get involved from off the pace at Ripon (soft) nine days ago; could be given another chance.

15/2

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

Form: 64866- CD

Last run: 366 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
C&D winner but it has been over four years since she last put her head in front; retained ability last summer but she has been absent for 366 days and others look safer.
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9th

1

(10)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Casilli

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D scorer who is without a win in over four years; returned from an absence when 28-1 and beaten over 6l at Ripon (1m2f, good) last month; on a dangerous mark if back in better form.

4/1

6th

8

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Casilli

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner but it has been over four years since she last put her head in front; retained ability last summer but she has been absent for 366 days and others look safer.

25/1

4

(6)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:55 Beverley

Casilli

9st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Five of her six wins have been here, the latest off 20lb higher in July 2022; mixed form this season, but chance on her C&D third in May.

6/1

33/1

Form: 355705 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won twice on AW off higher marks over the winter; she has more to prove on turf but a big run wouldn't be a huge surprise.
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8th

11

(10)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Magic Runner

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Both wins came over C&D last winter, from 27 races overall; now 7lb below her last winning mark, having failed to shine in her last five outings and the latest was back over C&D; needs a revival.

25/1

6th

9

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Magic Runner

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ruth Carr

Both wins came over C&D in the winter; hasn't been in the same form since returning on turf last month but 2lb lower than her last winning mark so cannot dismiss.

14/1

Form: 184463 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate but he arrives after a creditable third at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) last month; likely one or two will have his measure today.
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3rd

4

16th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:25 Kelso

Hijo De La Luna

11st 1lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Simon West

Has a poor strike-rate of 1-38 under rules; stayed on when the race was all over when fourth of ten at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to firm) last month; others look more likely.

8/1

4th

4

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

17:00 Sedgefield

Hijo De La Luna

11st 6lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Simon West

Poor strike-rate (1-37), finishing down the field at Ripon (1m2f; 25-1) a fortnight ago; nothing special over hurdles either (0-5; beaten 34l at Market Rasen in April), so difficult to consider.

40/1

25/1

Form: 6-6678 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Finished third in this race 12 months ago (seven ran) before winning over C&D nine days later; unplaced in four runs this year and others look stronger.
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3rd

1

(8)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

13:30 Beverley

Tiberio Force

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Simon Whitaker

Returned to form with narrow win in Ripon classified (1m2f, soft; front pair clear) three weeks ago; has more on his plate in this handicap but the faster ground won't be a problem and this track also suits.

4/1

1st

5

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:20 Ripon

Tiberio Force

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Simon Whitaker

Has broadly regressed this year, including in C&D handicaps; successful in this race 12 months ago but was in much better form at the time; revival is needed.

14/1

9th

15

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Tiberio Force

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Simon Whitaker

Finished third in this race 12 months ago (seven ran) before winning over C&D nine days later; unplaced in four runs this year and others look stronger.

25/1

13/2

Form: 260134 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Successful at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month and that has been followed by two solid runs, the latest at Beverley on Tuesday; one of three runners for Tim Easterby.
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6th

10

(8)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:08 Beverley

Kitsune Power

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Gained a first win in over two years over C&D in July but he has been well held in a pair of handicaps at Ripon since; needs to take a big step forward.

14/1

10th

5

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Kitsune Power

10st 12lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Tim Easterby

Ended a long losing run when scoring at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month; respectable efforts in next two starts and he had an excuse here last time, when he got hampered by a faller; now only 1lb higher than for that last success and he's not ruled out.

10/1

10th

3

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Kitsune Power

9st 13lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Successful at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month and that has been followed by two solid runs, the latest at Beverley on Tuesday; one of three runners for Tim Easterby.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: -93443

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden; hopes appear to rest on this first crack at 1m2f sparking some progress.
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2

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

War And Love

10st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Eight-race maiden; hopes appear to rest on this first crack at 1m2f sparking some progress.

20/1

3rd

1

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:02 Redcar

War And Love

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Made the frame on five of her seven starts but was well held when fourth of nine in Class 6 handicap at Newcastle (7f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) last week and another minor role may be her best hope here.

8/1

4th

4

(9)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

War And Love

9st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Ellison

Ex-Sir Mark Prescott; better effort when fourth of eight (just behind Travis) at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 13 days ago; frame possibilities if building on that in first-time cheekpieces.

9/2

Form: -24432

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

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No Results Found

Form: 553

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

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25/1

Form: 046606

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 444141 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £12.80
Straight Forecast £11.16
Tricast £35.89
Trifecta £52.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Saxon Grace

Daily Mail:

Feliz Navidad

Daily Record:

Riddikulus

Daily Mirror:

Woodleigh

The Sun:

Casilli

POSTDATA:

Little Ted

RP RATINGS:

Saxon Grace

The Times:

Saxon Grace

Telegraph:

Saxon Grace

The Guardian:

Saxon Grace

D Express:

Saxon Grace

The Star:

Saxon Grace