May 30 / 17.25 Ripon

17.25

Soft

Graeme Dand @theformanalyst Celebration Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Graeme Dand @theformanalyst Celebration Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £1.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 58-971 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Having dropped down the weights she returned to form to win an amateurs' handicap in reapplied cheekpieces at Redcar (6f, soft) on Tuesday; had something to spare and she's a key player if repeating that form two days on in a first-time visor (the cheekpieces are left off).
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(12)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:18 Nottingham

Run This Way

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Had blinkers on for the first time when winning at Redcar (6f, good; has won on soft) last month and followed up at Thirsk (6f, good) 18 days ago, beating 16 rivals; back up another 7lb but can't be dismissed in her bid for the hat-trick.

15/8

1st

14

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Run This Way

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

C&D winner; off the mark for the year with a comfortable success at Redcar nine days ago (6f, good; first win on ground without soft in the description); that win came in new blinkers which aren't guaranteed to have the same effect a second time; only 3lb higher today, though, so she has obvious claims if in the same form.

5/1

1st

7

(11)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Run This Way

9st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Won three times on good to soft/soft in 2024, the first of them coming over C&D; not at her best for a while now though and she wouldn't want the ground to dry out too much; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.

7/1

OUR TIP

13/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 502-97 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Unplaced on both runs this spring but last time was a step back in the right direction and he could be working his way back to form; won this on his third outing last year (good to firm) and he's one to be interested in if the ground dries (he might not want a slow surface nowadays).
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6th

2

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Hurstwood

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Peter Niven

Won this race in 2023 and 2025; sharper for his reappearance when respectable fourth of 12 at Redcar (6f, good) three weeks ago and may come on again; a must for the shortlist.

5/1

4th

2

(12)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Hurstwood

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Peter Niven

Three wins and a second from nine visits to Redcar; looked as though the run would bring him on when in midfield at Thirsk 19 days ago; more appealing than many.

7/1

9th

3

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Hurstwood

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Peter Niven

A dual 6f scorer in 2025 but he also didn't prove the easiest to catch right; needs to hit the ground running after 165 days off.

14/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 10-097 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Has returned from a long absence this spring and she could do with breaking better but she's shown signs of promise in big fields at Thirsk (6f, soft/good to firm) the last twice, and is capable of having a say.
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8

(9)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fylingdale

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Tapeta winner at Southwell (6f) in early 2023 but she hasn't regained her best form since back from an absence and was well held on the return to Southwell last week.

10/1

8

(9)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fylingdale

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Tapeta winner at Southwell (6f) in early 2023 but she hasn't regained her best form since back from an absence and was well held on the return to Southwell last week.

10/1

5th

10

(1)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Fylingdale

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner in 2023; her form has dipped the last twice but the pick of this year's form gives her claims and this is not a strong event.

12/1

Form: 133719 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins this spring, the latest at Newcastle (6f) on May 3; however, he's just 1-20 on turf and finished in mid-division when back on grass at Catterick (7f, good) last time; needs to better that latest effort.
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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

2nd

6

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Fircombe Hall

8st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice at Wolverhampton (6f) last month and he was unfortunate not to finish closer when sixth over this C&D on his penultimate start; beaten a neck at Newcastle (6f, AW) three days ago and there's no reason why he can't go well again.

5/1

12/1

Form: 631785 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who landed a Southwell classified (6f, AW) in March; some reasonable efforts in handicaps since but needs something extra today.
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9th

3

(5)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Thirsk

Hard Solution

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

5f-6f winner who acts on a sound surface; has been thereabouts on his last couple of starts without threatening to win; not ruled out each-way.

7/1

3rd

7

(9)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Hard Solution

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Ten-time winner but eight of those have been on AW and she's been generally disappointing since her classified win at Southwell (6f) in March; didn't run badly back at that track (fourth of ten) last week but she needs to build on that.

12/1

4th

8

(4)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Hard Solution

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Multiple winner with form here but others appear in better nick right now.

10/1

Form: 0-9916 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Won at Catterick (7f, good) last month and fair sixth of 14 there (7f, good) last time; went close over 6f last summer but he'll have something to prove if slow ground prevails.
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9

(7)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Variety Island

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Whitaker

Not at his best in two visits to Ripon, including when sixth in the corresponding race 12 months ago; comes here on the back of two good fast-ground runs this year and rain won't faze him.

5/1

9

(7)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Variety Island

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Whitaker

Not at his best in two visits to Ripon, including when sixth in the corresponding race 12 months ago; comes here on the back of two good fast-ground runs this year and rain won't faze him.

5/1

2nd

13

(1)

12th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

13:47 Catterick

Variety Island

8st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Whitaker

led early, soon prominent

9/1

Form: 70-406

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
He's won just one of his 17 starts and has a regressive profile; however, he kept on for a fair sixth of 13 at Catterick (5f, good) last time and this step back up to 6f is worth a go; not discounted.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(4)

5th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Ripon

Ernest Rutherford

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

On a career-low mark and there's been a couple of hints of promise this year, but he's 0-17 since winning on his debut in 2021 and others have more compelling credentials; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.

11/1

7th

7

(9)

30th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Ripon

Ernest Rutherford

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

He's won just one of his 17 starts and has a regressive profile; however, he kept on for a fair sixth of 13 at Catterick (5f, good) last time and this step back up to 6f is worth a go; not discounted.

6/1

6th

5

(12)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Catterick

Ernest Rutherford

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

0-11 and inconsistent for current stable but may benefit from the drop back to Class 6; runner-up off 11lb higher in this grade last June; good chance if back to that form.

10/1

Form: 55075- D

Last run: 261 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won twice last spring (6f/7f, AW/good to soft) and he's below his last winning mark; however, his form was patchy from June onwards and this is his first outing since September; something to prove on return.
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7th

7

(7)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Gunnerside

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Made the frame in three consecutive handicaps here (6f-7f) in the autumn and had excuse (became upset in stalls) when a disappointing favourite on latest outing four weeks ago; favoured by the weights in this classified race; major player.

13/2

7th

7

(7)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Gunnerside

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Made the frame in three consecutive handicaps here (6f-7f) in the autumn and had excuse (became upset in stalls) when a disappointing favourite on latest outing four weeks ago; favoured by the weights in this classified race; major player.

13/2

9th

2

(10)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Newcastle (AW)

Gunnerside

9st 8lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

upset in stalls, in rear, steady headway into midfield over 4f out, no extra over 2f out

7/1

Form: 66508

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Filly who has raced just five times but she's been soundly beaten this spring in both handicaps (6f, AW) and has to raise her game; turf debut.
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9th

9

(5)

30th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Ripon

West End Lass

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Kevin Frost

Filly who has raced just five times but she's been soundly beaten this spring in both handicaps (6f, AW) and has to raise her game; turf debut.

33/1

8th

7

(12)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

West End Lass

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Kevin Frost

Weakened into tenth when 66-1 for recent handicap debut at Wolverhampton (6f; hung left) and is back in action before a 3lb drop has taken effect; significant improvement required.

33/1

8th

7

(12)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

West End Lass

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Kevin Frost

Weakened into tenth when 66-1 for recent handicap debut at Wolverhampton (6f; hung left) and is back in action before a 3lb drop has taken effect; significant improvement required.

33/1

Form: 50-854 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
6f AW winner who has produced fair efforts the last twice when fifth at Newcastle (6f, AW) then fourth at Hamilton (5f, good); each-way claims if handling conditions (unproven on slow turf).
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5th

4

(7)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:55 Musselburgh

Protest Rally

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Ran creditably off 2lb higher back here last Friday, beaten just over 1l and taking record over C&D to 121214; gained most recent success off this mark at Pontefract in May; very solid chance.

4/1

4th

6

(4)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

19:18 Musselburgh

Protest Rally

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Won over 5f here (good) and at Pontefract (good to firm) in May; hasn't been in quite the same form recently; others stronger.

10/1

8th

14

(11)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 York

Protest Rally

11st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Liam Bailey

Two wins in May (5f, good/good to firm) and has continued in good heart, beaten just over 2l when eighth of 16 over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; however, he needs something extra today.

14/1

Non-runners

Tilsworth Turf

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.50
Straight Forecast £7.32
Tricast £36.54
Trifecta £44.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Run This Way

SPOTLIGHT:

Tilsworth Turf

Daily Mirror:

Protest Rally

D Express:

Ernest Rutherford

RP RATINGS:

Fylingdale

Telegraph:

Gunnerside

Daily Record:

Fircombe Hall

The Star:

Hurstwood

Daily Mail:

Hard Solution

The Times:

Run This Way

The Guardian:

Run This Way

The Sun:

Run This Way