April 20 / 15.20 Ripon

15.20

Soft

Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 0429-9 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins last season, including the 3yo handicap on this card (won easily on soft); shaped better than his finishing position of ninth in a competitive 5f handicap at Musselburgh 12 days ago (bad draw) and he's interesting back up to 6f.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

9st 13lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Eight-time winner, the latest over C&D (good to soft) 14 months ago off a 5lb higher mark; capable at this level but slower ground would have been preferable.

10/1

4th

1

(4)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

18:12 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D in May last year (good to soft); beaten 7l when third at Ripon last week (6f, good); these are his ideal conditions and should go well.

7/2

3rd

12

(11)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Bay Breeze

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Half of his wins have come over C&D and he finished sixth (Fortamour third) in this race in 2024; runner-up in added blinkers at Hamilton (6f, soft; 11-2) last September, but has failed to sparkle since (0-3); easing mark and a return to Ripon are the positives.

20/1

9/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 00007- D

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
5f winner as a 2yo; ran well at York's Dante meeting on his reappearance last May and improved again to beat 20 rivals in a 6f handicap back at York nine days later (good ground; off this mark); form dropped off afterwards but he did end the year with a good effort on AW; promise on good to soft, unraced on slower.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(9)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Newcastle (AW)

Showtime Mahomes

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Resumed winning ways at Southwell (6f; 10-1, from a 2lb lower mark) early in the New Year, having regularly caught the eye here prior; no obvious excuses when fourth over C&D latest (14-1); others more appealing.

20/1

4th

4

(6)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Showtime Mahomes

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Came from off the pace to score at Southwell last month, his seventh success; probably still on a workable mark but his latest run was below par and his record in recent months is very mixed.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 5189-6 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2021 and added two 6f handicaps at Hamilton to her tally last season, impressing in first-time blinkers in September; beaten over 10l on her reappearance at Doncaster 18 days ago and the blinkers are now left off; return to 6f can help.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:50 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tristan Davidson

Bagged a remarkable 11th C&D success in June; only sixth of eight in 7f Musselburgh handicap 11 days ago but no surprise to see her bounce back here.

7/1

6th

8

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Iris Dancer

8st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Has run well over C&D in the past but Hamilton is her spiritual home and she has added another two wins at that venue this summer, the latest a comfortable front-running success (6f, good to firm) in Class 6 company five days ago; 5lb higher over an extra furlong on a different track and in a higher grade so this may not be her day.

5/1

1st

4

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Battled well for narrow C&D (good to soft) win a fortnight ago and lost out only by a neck over C&D (good) last week; back in action before latest 1lb nudge takes effect; likely contender again.

11/4

6/1

Form: 905-05 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of the corresponding race last year and followed up back here one month later off a 3lb higher mark than today's; not fired so far this year but the return to this venue could prompt something extra.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(10)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Fortamour

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ben Haslam

Six-time C&D winner; easing mark and back to form, just held by U Sure Do over C&D (good; 25-1) under four weeks ago; is capable of handling easier ground, and well drawn close to the stands' rail in stall 10; stablemate of William Dewhirst.

4/1

2nd

9

(2)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Fortamour

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ben Haslam

Six-time course winner but well held in his three runs this year and latest was over C&D (good to soft) last month; has form figures of 1242 in this race in the last four years but he needs to turn things around off a sliding mark.

12/1

10/1

Form: 648824 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
On a good mark again now and signs he was ready to capitalise when second to a stable companion at Wolverhampton last month; latest run in a slowly run 7f event wouldn't have suited and this should be more to his liking; has won on good to soft, unraced on slower.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

16

(14)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Asadjumeirah

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Three wins on AW last year but his last turf success was in April 2022 and he returned to this sphere with a well-held sixth at Thirsk (6f, good; 12-1) last month; others are more appealing.

16/1

6th

15

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Asadjumeirah

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Antony Brittain

His last turf success came over this C&D (good) but back in April 2022; this is his level now but others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

8th

12

(6)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

8st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Five-time C&D winner; unable to justify favouritism in a 0-55 here 11 days ago and he has more on his plate at this level.

12/1

Form: 3062-3

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
His two wins have come over the stiff 5f at Hamilton on slower than good; solid return to action at Doncaster 18 days ago (5f, soft) and he's not a forlorn hope back up in distance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(7)

20th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Ripon

Burj Malinka

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Adrian Nicholls

led against near rail

11/2

3rd

11

(11)

6th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

14:55 Hamilton

Burj Malinka

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Adrian Nicholls

Extended his run of creditable efforts last time, when he divided Huddle Up and Count d'Orsay at Carlisle; no problems with ground/track/trip and likely to give it his best shot again.

5/1

3rd

6

(9)

30th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Carlisle

Burj Malinka

10st 12lb

J: Mr Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Back to winning form at Thirsk (6f, heavy) last month and has twice run well since, fourth of nine on ground that would have been quick enough at Beverley (5f) last time; considered under his promising amateur.

7/2

Form: 49234- CD

Last run: 180 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a resurgence for this yard last summer, winning twice at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) and ended the year with three good runs on turf and AW; seems fully effective on slower than good and still feasibly weighted if ready to roll after six months off.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

First 7f win at Newmarket in May; just 1-22 on the AW but this surface suits and he was unlucky in his sole C&D run, when runner-up in September, and looks well worth another go back over this trip.

11/2

6th

5

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

First 7f win at Newmarket in May; just 1-22 on the AW but this surface suits and he was unlucky in his sole C&D run, when runner-up in September, and looks well worth another go back over this trip.

11/2

4th

6

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

All bar one of his seven wins has come over 6f, but he has finished runner-up in both goes over this trip including here; still 6lb above his last winning mark, though, so needs to find a bit more.

9/1

Form: 752-40 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Still seeking his first handicap win but he's knocked at the door and he ran well on the AW at Newcastle last month; first experience of soft ground saw him finish out the back in a Class 3 at Doncaster 18 days ago; others appeal more.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Another Investment

10st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Modest win record but he scored at Doncaster (6f) off 5lb higher around a year ago and it was his first go in this grade when running well for second over that C&D (also good to firm) a fortnight ago; Faye McManoman knows him well; respected.

7/2

2nd

2

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Another Investment

9st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Ended a long losing run over C&D last June but there's been little to enthuse about since, tenth in 6f Ripon handicap in April; needs to take a big step forward after a break.

9/1

10th

15

(3)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Another Investment

8st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

More modest runs than good ones in 2025 but he did bolt up at Doncaster last June (6f, good to firm) and he is 4lb lower now; needs to leave his reappearance effort well behind him and he has finished down the field in his two visits here.

40/1

20/1

Form: 70187- C

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Course winner (5f) as a 2yo; still 2lb higher than for a win in a small-field fillies' handicap last summer; ran well on reappearance last year but others look better treated.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(10)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

19:50 Doncaster

Selbys Pride

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Shaped with promise when second on 6f Newcastle reappearance but has something to prove after two lesser runs on turf since.

14/1

Form: 1060-0 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Seven course wins to his name, including this race in 2021 off a 5lb lower mark; chance on the pick of his 2022 form and this month's return to action at Doncaster should have blown away the cobwebs; handles soft and a more prominent showing can be expected today.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Marks Choice

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Gemma Tutty

Veteran who is a ten-time winner at Ripon, most recently last September; led for long way in small field over 6f here most recently and appears to retain a sizeable chunk of ability.

12/1

4th

5

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Ripon

Marks Choice

9st 11lb

J: William Pyle

T: Gemma Tutty

Ten of his 12 wins have been at Ripon including seven on fast and slow ground over C&D; hasn't threatened in three runs this season but he was a respectable second at Catterick (6f) last time and he's in the mix back at this track.

9/2

2nd

3

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Marks Choice

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Gemma Tutty

Standing dish at Ripon, where he's recorded ten of his 12 wins; his 71st start is his first here; below par in both starts this season; drops 2lb but perhaps needs further favours from the handicapper to win again.

10/1

OUR TIP
11th
3 (14)
Muscika

8/1

Form: 601313 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
No sign of age wearying him, adding another three wins to his tally this winter; good third off this mark at Wolverhampton four weeks ago and although he's yet to win at Ripon, he has been placed in a Great St Wilfrid; one to consider from what may be a good draw.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:35 Epsom

Muscika

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Veteran with 18 wins on his CV, including over C&D; last success was from the front at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May but he's been well held in both runs since; bit to prove again but has possibilities if he can bounce back.

12/1

33/1

Form: 69876- C

Last run: 281 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won a 5f handicap here (good to firm) two years ago; drawn a blank since and he wasn't at his best in 2022; sold out of David O' Meara's yard for £1,500 in October; best watched.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

27th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stay Smart

9st 8lb

T: Mark Loughnane

11th

8

(5)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Stay Smart

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Mark Loughnane

midfield

10/1

3

10th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stay Smart

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

5/1

Form: 23/35- BF

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
All five runs have come over 7f, beaten at 2-1 or shorter on last three starts; gelded since last seen; hopes pinned on the drop in trip giving him a lift.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

12

(14)

31st Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Sir Winston

9st 6lb

J: C Y Ho

T: George Baker

Won three times over this trip last year when with Roger Varian; no wins in seven for current yard and this is a tough race in which to put that right; in first-time cheekpieces today.

40/1

8th

2

(12)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Sir Winston

9st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Triple 7f winner for Roger Varian last year; gave a pretty good account before fading into sixth at Epsom (7f, good) nine days ago but is now 0-6 for George Baker and needs to find something extra.

33/1

6th

1

(1)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

21:00 Epsom

Sir Winston

10st 0lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: George Baker

prominent

11/1

Form: 1668-5

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Just one win to his name from 16 starts (5f, good to firm); ran creditably in the face of a stiff task at Redcar on his return ten days ago, leaving the impression he'd come on for the run; could probably do with the ground drying out a bit though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(12)

30th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Prodigious Blue

9st 13lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

midfield

11/2

4th

2

(5)

25th May 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:22 Chelmsford (AW)

Prodigious Blue

9st 6lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Nigel Tinkler

sweating

9/2

1st

4

(1)

9th May 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Prodigious Blue

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

in rear on far side of group, headway halfway, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish

16/1

14/1

Form: 22762- D

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 6f in 2021 (good to firm and Polytrack); expensive to follow in six runs last season, beaten at 2-1 or shorter on his first four runs; sold out of Charlie Hills's yard for 17,000gns in October and has joined a yard who do well with similar types; has the rail draw but he could do with the ground drying out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

10

(8)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:40 Chester

Touchwood

10st 5lb

J: Miss Charli Parker

T: Ruth Carr

Ended a losing run in 7f AW Lingfield handicap eight days ago; had a bit up his sleeve there so is very much one to consider under a 4lb penalty.

8/1

5

(9)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Touchwood

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ruth Carr

Acts well over C&D but hasn't been back here since impressive win in 2023; on a handy mark and of interest after a good Leicester run in May, with Oisin Murphy a rare booking for the yard (0-1 in last five years).

7/2

5

(9)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Touchwood

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ruth Carr

Acts well over C&D but hasn't been back here since impressive win in 2023; on a handy mark and of interest after a good Leicester run in May, with Oisin Murphy a rare booking for the yard (0-1 in last five years).

7/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £77.40
Straight Forecast £70.45
Tricast £500.83
Trifecta £524.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bay Breeze

RP Ratings:

Fortamour

The Guardian:

Muscika

NEWMARKET:

Sir Winston

TOPSPEED:

Asadjumeirah

Telegraph:

Cooperation

Daily Mirror:

Iris Dancer

THE NORTH:

Bay Breeze

The Times:

Bay Breeze

Daily Mail:

Bay Breeze

The Sun:

Bay Breeze

POSTDATA:

Fortamour

D Express:

Fortamour

The Star:

Fortamour

Daily Record:

Muscika