Today / 16.48 Ripon

16.48

Good

attheraces.com Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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attheraces.com Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 854233 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
A seven-time C&D scorer; arrives in good nick, posting a solid third of ten over C&D 17 days ago; a likely player again eased 1lb.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Ripon

Garden Oasis

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Prolific winning veteran, including in this race in 2021 and 2022 (fourth to Capital Guarantee last year); went close to another C&D success last month and fair third at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) since.

11/1

3rd

3

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:45 Pontefract

Garden Oasis

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Prolific winning veteran, mostly over 1m on a sound surface; most recent success came in this race last year, when 8lb higher; supported when a close second at Ripon latest start; respected.

Evs

OUR TIP

Form: 414443 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways over C&D in June and has continued in good form, drawn wide when third of 15 in 1m Thirsk handicap 18 days ago; that form is working out well so she merits serious consideration off a 1lb lower mark.
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3rd

7

(14)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Donna Nook

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

A half-length too good for Jesmond Dawn at Ripon in early June when only 1lb lower; hasn't been overly threatening in her last three races.

14/1

4th

4

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Donna Nook

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ended a losing run when beating 11 rivals at Ripon (1m, good) last month; respectable efforts since without suggesting she was ahead of her mark.

6/1

Form: 82-521 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Landed 12-runner handicap at Ayr (7f) 22 days ago; up 4lb but still lightly raced this season so not out of things.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(5)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Catton Lady

10st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ended a long losing run when scoring off 2lb lower at Carlisle (1m, soft) last June; has had just two runs this season but she's run creditably in a handicap and a seller at Beverley; now drops back in trip but has possibilities if she gets a good pace and some luck.

7/1

2nd

4

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

19:35 Beverley

Catton Lady

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Infrequent winner; fair return to action when fifth over C&D in April but she looks to face an uphill task at these weights.

10/1

Form: 193013 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Notched a second win of 2026 at Redcar (1m) in July and backed it up with a good third of 11 in 1m Southwell handicap 26 days ago; considered.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:06 Southwell (AW)

Kiss Me My Love

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Has a patchy profile but she's won twice on turf this season including an apprentice handicap at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last Wednesday; 0-7 on AW but she has form over C&D and is a big player off the same mark as last time (due to be 2lb higher in future).

4/1

1st

2

(3)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:50 Redcar

Kiss Me My Love

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Roger Fell

Three-time winner, the most recent over this C&D in May off a 3lb lower mark; ran well at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in July but needs to bounce back from a poor run at York (1m) four days ago.

9/1

Form: 655210 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Doubled his tally with 1m1f victory at Carlisle in July; failed to beat a rival in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap since though so needs to bounce back.
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13th

11

(8)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bellasio

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Dual Carlisle winner who's recorded his best efforts on turf; showed the right attitude off 2lb lower last time but will need to at least match that form in this competitive handicap.

4/1

1st

8

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:09 Carlisle

Bellasio

9st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Grant Tuer

Three runs in course handicaps feature a win (soft) last June and two seconds (1m1f/1m), latterly when claimed late by Hostility on good ground 19 days ago; solid.

4/1

Form: 221727 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Gained a first win at Wetherby (1m) in June; not proving easy to catch right since and came in last of seven at Redcar (1m) 34 days ago; others appeal more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(5)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:50 Redcar

Thornaby Annie

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Off the mark when winning at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month but she disappointed having failed to settle at Nottingham (8.5f, good to firm) next time; bounced back with a good effort at Beverley (7.5f) two weeks ago and makes the shortlist.

6/1

2nd

3

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:58 Beverley

Thornaby Annie

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Good run of form in May and June once hooded, finishing runner-up in two 7f handicaps before getting off the mark at Wetherby (1m, good to firm); ran out of steam after failing to settle at Nottingham (about 1m) 12 days ago but this test, in a less competitive race, should suit better.

100/30

Form: 23-795

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo; didn't enjoy the smoothest of passages when a good fifth of nine over C&D in July; also placed twice here last summer so can't be ruled out in her bid for a breakthrough success.
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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

Form: 222684

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Runner-up three times in early summer and got back on track with fourth of 12 in 7f Ayr handicap 24 days ago; that form has been franked so he's very much one to consider.
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4th

10

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

20:00 Ayr

Milford Grange

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Capable of better than he's shown on his last two starts at York, unsuccessfully tried over 1m then visored (left off today) in a higher grade; has possibilities on his close second to Circle Of Trust over C&D (soft) in June, albeit the latter pulled out extra when challenged; not ruled out.

6/1

8th

11

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:52 York

Milford Grange

8st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Shaped well when runner-up on three successive starts (6f/7f, good to soft/soft) but never better than midfield when faced with a firmer surface over 1m here 15 days ago; quickly drops back in trip with a visor also added.

16/1

Form: 746126 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Refitted with cheekpieces when landing 1m Haydock handicap for current yard in May; resumed from ten-week break with a solid sixth of ten at Ayr (1m) 22 days ago, hampered over 1f out; can't be discounted.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(8)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Ayr

Paroda Diva

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

Has a patchy profile but she returned to form with a win at Haydock (1m, good to soft) in May and backed that up with a good second at Ripon (1m, good) the following month; now goes back up in grade but she's respected off same mark as last time.

7/2

2nd

3

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Ripon

Paroda Diva

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

Proved suited by the step up to 1m at Haydock (good to soft) last time, recording a first win since joining her current yard and belatedly doubling her tally; unexposed at this trip; shortlisted.

4/1

Form: 5-0040

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Fair ex-Irish maiden; made a positive start for new yard with fourth in 1m Hamilton handicap in July but beat only one at Southwell (1m) last month; cheekpieces go on for the first time now.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(11)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:06 Southwell (AW)

Zermatt Star

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

No progress in four runs for Jessica Harrington and was only fourth of five on her stable debut at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) last month; dropped another 2lb but she needs to raise her game on this switch to AW.

20/1

4th

3

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

21:00 Hamilton

Zermatt Star

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Encouraging debut for Jessica Harrington at Punchestown (1m, good to yielding) last September; however, her form went the wrong way across her next three starts and she was sold for 2,200gns last month; needs to turn things around on her stable debut.

12/1

Form: 447-09

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Twice fourth in 5f novices for Adrian Keatley last summer but has offered little in handicaps at Haydock (6f) and Kempton (7f) for his new stable this season; not easy to make a case for.
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9th

3

(9)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

GEmmethegreenlite

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Patchy form in three qualifying runs for Adrian Keatley last year and he was beaten a long way when last of 11 on his reappearance and handicap/stable debut at Haydock (6f; hooded) in April; goes up a furlong for his first bash at AW.

40/1

Form: -21146 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over C&D in May and followed up at Doncaster (7f) following month; posted a solid sixth of 12 in 7f York handicap last time; must enter calculations stepping up to 1m for the first time.
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6th

14

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:52 York

Gunalt Wavelength

8st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Beaten on first ten starts but got off the mark at the 11th attempt at Ripon (6f, good) in May and followed up in big field at Doncaster (7f, good); his winning run was ended back at Doncaster but ran with credit again in fourth.

12/1

4th

8

(10)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:30 Doncaster

Gunalt Wavelength

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Beaten on first ten starts but got off the mark at the 11th attempt at Ripon (6f, good) in May and followed up in big field over this C&D (good); clearly progressive and a 4lb rise for last time may not stop her.

3/1

Form: 011383 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Landed back-to-back handicaps over C&D and at Beverley (8.5f) in May; recorded a good third of seven at Redcar (1m) last time so can't be dismissed.
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3rd

3

(2)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Penny Ghent

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Off the mark when making all at Ripon (1m, good) in May and followed up at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) next time; faded into eighth of 11 at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago but may get an easier time of things in front this time.

7/1

8th

2

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Penny Ghent

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

In good form, winning at Ripon (1m, good) and Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) before a decent third off this mark (10lb higher than second win) back at Beverley last time (8.5f, good to firm); should go well.

6/1

Betting Forcast

9/2 Garden Oasis, 7/2 Donna Nook, 7/1 Catton Lady, 9/1 Kiss Me My Love, 12/1 Bellasio, 16/1 Thornaby Annie, 14/1 Hopeful Joy, 8/1 Milford Grange, 10/1 Paroda Diva, 33/1 Zermatt Star, 33/1 GEmmethegreenlite, 10/1 Gunalt Wavelength, 10/1 Penny Ghent

Verdict

This is wide open. C&D scorer DONNA NOOK arrives in excellent nick and wasn’t best drawn when third at Thirsk last time so is taken to resume winning ways off a 1lb lower mark. Veteran course specialist Garden Oasis (second choice) seems sure to go well again, while Michael and David Easterby come here very well represented and Gunalt Wavelength, Milford Grange and Catton Lady all need considering.[Peter Entwistle]

Selections

POSTDATA:

Garden Oasis

SPOTLIGHT:

Donna Nook

The Times:

Hopeful Joy

The Star:

Milford Grange

The Sun:

Bellasio

Daily Record:

Catton Lady

D Express:

Hopeful Joy

RP RATINGS:

Donna Nook

Telegraph:

Donna Nook

The Guardian:

Garden Oasis

Daily Mail:

Garden Oasis

Daily Mirror:

Garden Oasis