June 20 / 13.35 Ripon

13.35

Soft

Ripon Races Ladies Derby Handicap (For Female Amateur Jockeys)

  • Prize money: £3476.9
  • 1m 4f 10y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Ripon Races Ladies Derby Handicap (For Female Amateur Jockeys)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.40
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 3571-6 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won this race off 5lb lower by 4l last year (good); scored again at Catterick in September (1m6f, soft); likely to come on for his reappearance run at Redcar; contender.
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7th

6

(7)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:05 Leicester

Sameem

10st 11lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

Unraced on heavy but fine on soft; ran moderately last time but has won after similar performances in the past; not handicapped out of it.

10/1

7th

6

(7)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:05 Leicester

Sameem

10st 11lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

Unraced on heavy but fine on soft; ran moderately last time but has won after similar performances in the past; not handicapped out of it.

10/1

9th

3

(2)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Sameem

10st 13lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

never better than midfield

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 323-58

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Placed over 1m on last two starts last year when with Patrick Owens; pulled hard and finished tailed off on first attempt at this trip at Catterick on Tuesday; others look stronger.
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7th

8

(3)

5th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:10 Haydock

Rayena

9st 11lb

J: Miss Lois Teal

T: Richard Fahey

Went close under Lois Teal at Ripon (1m4f, good to soft) in June but no impact on her four starts since; now 0-15 and 4lb out of the handicap here.

14/1

5th

10

(10)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:30 Ripon

Rayena

9st 12lb

J: Miss Lois Teal

T: Richard Fahey

Remains winless and she beat only two in 1m2f Pontefract handicap 19 days ago; it's easy to look elsewhere.

25/1

10

(3)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:10 Pontefract

Rayena

9st 12lb

J: Miss Lois Teal

T: Richard Fahey

Runner-up at Ripon (1m4f, good to soft) in June and she ran well on fast ground last season; however, well beaten the last twice and she's now 0-13.

33/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 143-31 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Formerly trained in Poland; two good runs at Catterick since joining Micky Hammond, finishing third on first occasion (1m4f, soft) before winning by a neck there last time (1m4f, good); up 2lb; chance.
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1st

8

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:20 Stratford

Stellarmasterpiece

10st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Micky Hammond

Has won once on the Flat in Poland and four times at Catterick (1m4f), but the best she has been able to muster in seven runs over hurdles is when third of nine finishers at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in November; interesting that Sean Bowen rides for the first time.

5/2

6th

1

(5)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Stellarmasterpiece

9st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Three course wins over 1m4f last year and she kept on for a good third over 1m6f here last time, providing optimism that this trip will be within range; there's every chance she'll be in the mix.

13/2

3rd

1

(2)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Stellarmasterpiece

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Fine track record although her four wins have all come at 1m4f; both goes over C&D looked to just stretch her last year but she did plug on when fourth here (1m4f) a fortnight ago and can never be ruled out at this place.

7/2

Form: 412865

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Two good runs over 2m/1m4f at Newcastle in March; hasn't fared as well back on turf since (0-12 on grass); others stronger.
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7

(7)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

16:40 Musselburgh

Heatherdown Hero

8st 7lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ran well to be fourth after completely blowing the start at Ripon (1m4f) and he won over this far on the AW earlier this year when off the same mark; likely to go well.

12/1

4th

6

(6)

20th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:35 Ripon

Heatherdown Hero

10st 2lb

J: Miss Alex Garven

T: Rebecca Menzies

lost many lengths start

12/1

5th

3

(9)

29th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Heatherdown Hero

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold, in rear

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 041/13 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Made a winning return after 535-day break at Wolverhampton in May (2m); fair third back on turf last time (1m4f, good to firm); today's slower ground not sure to suit.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(8)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 6

15:10 Doncaster

Clifftop Heaven

10st 10lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Has done most winning on Tapeta but likes it here and had been running well for Brodie Hampson back from a lengthy absence prior to a quieter effort three weeks ago; needs to bounce back.

4/1

5th

2

(5)

20th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:35 Ripon

Clifftop Heaven

10st 8lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

prominent

11/4

3rd

10

(8)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

17:28 Haydock

Clifftop Heaven

10st 5lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

led

7/2

Form: 0-3784 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Only win on turf was over 1m2f here in 2022 (good to firm); mixed form this year, last time finishing fourth of five at Catterick (1m6f, good to soft); on a good mark; ideally suited by better ground.
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10th

8

(8)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Peripeteia

9st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Philip Kirby

C&D winner but she came in last of six here two weeks ago; others appeal more.

8/1

10th

8

(8)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Peripeteia

9st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Philip Kirby

C&D winner but she came in last of six here two weeks ago; others appeal more.

8/1

6th

6

(7)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Peripeteia

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

raced wide early, prominent, weakened over 2f out

3/1

Form: 872762 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Best turf form at Beverley and was a good second over 1m4f there last time (soft); not disgraced when over 9l second on testing ground here earlier in the season (1m6f); wouldn't rule out
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8th

9

(4)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Can Can Girl

8st 13lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Craig Lidster

slowly away, in rear

16/1

6th

5

(11)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:23 Catterick

Can Can Girl

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Multiple winner at up to 14.5f; stays 2m; back on her last winning mark and ran with credit when third at Thirsk (1m4f, good to soft) latest; should be thereabouts.

7/1

3rd

6

(9)

16th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

13:45 Thirsk

Can Can Girl

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Suited by give in the ground; won off this mark at Doncaster in July (1m6f, good to soft); not fared as well since; bit to prove.

11/1

Form: /89-88

Last run: 115 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Very modest Flat performer but has at least been in good form over fences this year (second in 2m5f chase at Market Rasen last time).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

11

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:30 Cartmel

Fast Deal

10st 2lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: Michael Chapman

Approaching two years since he last showed any form to speak of, and has a lot to prove from 9lb out of the weights this time.

150/1

6th

9

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:35 Cartmel

Fast Deal

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Michael Chapman

Caused 150-1 shock in 3m3f Stratford marathon in spring 2024 but that remains his only win from 62 career starts; in poor form this year and 7lb wrong here; look elsewhere.

50/1

8th

9

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

18:53 Market Rasen

Fast Deal

10st 2lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: Michael Chapman

Won a 3m3f handicap chase last year; mainly disappointing since (pulled up on three of last four runs); plenty to prove.

40/1

Form: 9/314- D BF

Last run: 321 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Won for today's rider at Catterick last July (1m4f, good to soft) when trained by Craig Lidster; fair fourth at Musselburgh next time (1m5f, good) but then ran without success over hurdles; back after a break having had wind surgery; debut for new yard.
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9th

8

(1)

20th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:35 Ripon

Point Of Honour

9st 13lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Danny Brooke

midfield

10/1

0

8

11th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

14:50 Kelso

Point Of Honour

10st 11lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Craig Lidster

midfield on outer

25/1

0

11

11th Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Point Of Honour

10st 11lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Craig Lidster

held up in rear, hit 4th, headway after 4 out, mistake and unseated 3 out

25/1

20/1

Form: 55-945

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Ex-Chris Fairhurst; well beaten for new yard both over hurdles and over 1m2f on the Flat; step back up in trip should suit, tongue-tie now tried but plenty to prove.
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10th

4

(8)

20th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:35 Ripon

Vallamorey

10st 6lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Sam England

took keen hold, in touch with leaders in centre of group

20/1

5th

9

(7)

26th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:15 Doncaster

Vallamorey

8st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

held up in rear

20/1

5th

9

(7)

26th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:15 Doncaster

Vallamorey

8st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

held up in rear

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £107.70
Straight Forecast £112.14
Tricast £436.30
Trifecta £683.80

Selections

The Times:

Stellarmasterpiece

SPOTLIGHT:

Sameem

POSTDATA:

Can Can Girl

Daily Mail:

Clifftop Heaven

Telegraph:

Stellarmasterpiece

The Guardian:

Stellarmasterpiece

D Express:

Stellarmasterpiece

Daily Record:

Can Can Girl

Daily Mirror:

Clifftop Heaven

RP RATINGS:

Sameem

The Star:

Sameem