June 19 / 19.35 Ripon

19.35

Soft

Wells Memorial Challenge Trophy Handicap

  • Prize money: £6184.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Wells Memorial Challenge Trophy Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 2512-7

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Consistent as a 2yo, including making a successful nursery debut at Beverley (5f, good) in August; gelded before this month's Musselburgh reappearance, which he seemed to need, and he may show more with the run under his belt; cheekpieces replace blinkers.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(1)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Batal Zabeel

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

midfield

16/1

3rd

3

(1)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Batal Zabeel

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

midfield

16/1

7th

8

(9)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Batal Zabeel

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

Two turf wins (in blinkers/cheekpieces) for previous yard; ran poorly, minus headgear, on debut for new stable but may rebound with visor now applied; not disgraced in sole AW attempt.

20/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 115-24 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won twice over this trip on good to firm ground last summer, a Leicester seller and Lingfield novice (easily); just held on his Leicester return (6f, good to soft; first start since being gelded) last month, but didn't back it up at Haydock 13 days ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

The Good Biscuit

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Below par last time but consistent otherwise of late and may well rebound, especially back at Pontefract; form here features two wins in 2025 and a close second this spring.

6/1

8th

6

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

The Good Biscuit

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Closed out last season with a pair of soft-ground wins and has resumed in good form off his revised mark, latterly when having two of these behind at Chester last weekend; adaptable as regards ground and tactics, and can't be discounted.

8/1

2nd

16

(7)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

The Good Biscuit

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Ended 2025 in top form and he has returned to action with two solid placed efforts; 2lb ahead of the handicapper and no obvious reason why he wouldn't give it another good shot.

9/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 261331 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Relatively exposed after 15 starts, but going well of late as when successful at Haydock (6f, good to firm; second start since wind surgery) a week ago; has a 6lb penalty for that, but still seems likely to go well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(5)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Moyola

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

He's fully 14lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) last June but hasn't been shaping of late as though he's about to capitalise on his reduced mark; soundly beaten fourth here (6f, good) last time.

6/1

5

(6)

14th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Ayr

Moyola

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

Now 13lb lower than for his Hamilton win (6f, good to firm) last June but he's been well held in all four runs this season; won't mind if the forecast rain arrives but losing run is up to 12 and this looks a tough task against Novamay; cheekpieces removed.

16/1

5

(5)

26th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Hamilton

Moyola

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lucinda Russell

Now 10lb below the mark he defied over C&D last June but recent efforts don't obviously suggest he's ready to take advantage.

20/1

20/1

Form: 00-326

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who improved from his reappearance when beaten a neck at Redcar (5f, soft) in May, but didn't back it up at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago; needs to bounce back and may not want the ground to dry out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(4)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Ticktyboo

8st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Regressed for Nigel Tinkler last year; having a first run at beyond sprints trips for his new yard, back from seven months off; doesn't make obvious appeal.

33/1

5th

2

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ticktyboo

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sole win came in a three-runner maiden at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) last August; best effort this year came over C&D two weeks ago but he enjoyed a clear run while several of those in behind got in each other's way; more needed to win.

11/2

3rd

4

(5)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ticktyboo

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sole win came in a three-runner maiden at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) last August; below his best in four starts this year and others are preferred.

10/1

5th
8 (4)
Keldeo

7/1

Form: 6-5213

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two wins, the latest in a 5f handicap at Catterick (5f, good) last month; seemed to stay this trip at the first attempt when third of ten at Thirsk (good to firm) 12 days ago; each-way claims again from the same mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(13)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Keldeo

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Notched her third Catterick win, fending off Moostar there (6f, good; from 2lb lower) in early April; dropped back to 5f, she has twice finished fourth since, beaten nearly 7l at Carlisle over a fortnight ago; rain would be no major concern, but others appeal more.

14/1

4th

2

(10)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Keldeo

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Has gained all handicap wins at Catterick/Pontefract and those two tracks have been the scene of her last two runs (finished first then fourth); makes first visit to Carlisle.

11/2

4th

2

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

14:48 Pontefract

Keldeo

9st 8lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

C&D winner 12 months ago (good ground); back to winning ways in a 6f handicap at Catterick three weeks ago, doing well from a wide stall; has landed the widest draw again today and that could find her out.

3/1

Form: 816-63

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Narrowly won a three-runner fillies' conditions event at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) last September, but showed she could mix it in handicaps as well when beaten less than a length into third of seven at Hamilton (6f, good) this month; each-way claims again from the same mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 3

16:20 Carlisle

Ziggys Queen

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two narrow AW wins at 6f and 7f over the winter months; never involved back on turf at Thirsk (7f, good) recently and although this is less competitive her stamina for a tough 7f like this still has to be proved.

16/1

9th

13

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Ziggys Queen

8st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Successful twice (6f/7f) on AW during the winter but her mark edged up and she was only seventh at Newcastle on Good Friday; used to be just as effective on turf but she needs to bounce back and others appeal more.

14/1

7th

11

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

14:25 Newcastle (AW)

Ziggys Queen

8st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Coped well with the rise in class at Lingfield five weeks ago, finishing with a flourish and nabbing Powdering close home; that was her first attempt at 7f, and in a hood, and she could have more to offer at the trip.

9/1

Form: 251-67 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Made a successful nursery debut for Ralph Beckett at Thirsk (6f, soft) last July, but was put up 8lb and has made little impact in two starts since returning for this yard last month; 3lb drop not enough to tempt.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(1)

29th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:22 Catterick

Game Breaker

9st 7lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Rebecca Menzies

towards rear

14/1

3rd

5

(1)

29th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:22 Catterick

Game Breaker

9st 7lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Rebecca Menzies

slowly into stride, towards rear, in touch with leaders after 2f, disputing second 2f out, outpaced inside final furlong

14/1

6th

2

(3)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Pontefract

Game Breaker

9st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

in touch with leaders

4/1

4/1

Form: 362

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Stepped backwards from an encouraging debut, but got back on track when beaten half a length in a novice over C&D (good) a fortnight ago; opening mark looks more than fair if the form is taken at face value and he is the least exposed in this field.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

14

(6)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cash In

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Punished for his win in a weak C&D maiden last November and the handicapper has been in command this year; more realistically treated again now but this won't be an easy race in which to try and dominate.

16/1

9

(10)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cash In

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Limited impact in handicaps since winning a four-runner C&D maiden in November and he let his many supporters down when flopping on return visit here last time; continues to fall down the weights so interesting to see if his backers return.

20/1

136

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Cash In

8st 3lb

T: Tim Easterby

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £36.40
Straight Forecast £34.17
Tricast £117.66
Trifecta £180.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cash In

POSTDATA:

Moyola

RP RATINGS:

The Good Biscuit

Telegraph:

Ziggy's Queen

D Express:

Ticktyboo

THE NORTH:

Cash In

The Guardian:

Cash In

Daily Mail:

Cash In

Daily Record:

Cash In

TOPSPEED:

The Good Biscuit

The Times:

The Good Biscuit

Daily Mirror:

Moyola

The Sun:

Moyola

The Star:

Moyola