June 22 / 15.25 Ripon

15.25

Good

Ripon Races Ladies Day Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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Ripon Races Ladies Day Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 0-6907 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Now 13lb lower than for his win in this race 12 months ago; hasn't found his best stuff so far this year, including behind three of these rivals over C&D two weeks ago, but he's likely to come good soon.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(1)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Justanotherbottle

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

switched left soon after start, made virtually all

12/1

7th

2

(1)

7th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:40 Ripon

Justanotherbottle

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

pressed leader, pushed along over 1f out, soon ridden and weakened

12/1

10th

1

(5)

20th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:42 Thirsk

Justanotherbottle

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

His last three wins have come over this trip at Ripon; well handicapped on last season's best but he underperformed at Ripon, albeit over 5f, when last seen three weeks ago; down in class today and one to consider; can blow it at the start.

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 158-67 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins last October; still 2lb higher than for the second of them and although this is less competitive than the two races he's run respectably in this season, he may need a bit more weight off his back.
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7th

10

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Strike Red

8st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Soundly beaten behind Dark Thirty and others at York (6f, good) last time but his high draw proved to be a negative; won at Leicester (6f, good to firm) two starts ago and he could bounce back today and be involved.

9/1

10th

17

(17)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Strike Red

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Reappeared with close third at Newcastle (6f, AW) last month then snapped a losing run when winning at Leicester (6f, good to firm); there's still mileage in his mark judged on old form (including two C&D wins); chance.

14/1

1st

12

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Strike Red

8st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

On lengthy losing but he's a smart handicapper on his day and he returned from five months off with a good third at Newcastle (6f, AW) two weeks ago; should benefit from that run and he remains well treated on his second in the Stewards' Cup last August; interesting contender.

6/1

4/1

Form: 4-1812 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Two wins from four starts for Ruth Carr, one over C&D, and he looked in command everywhere bar the last few yards here two weeks ago; has the rail draw, won't mind what the weather does and he looks a strong candidate once again.
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9th

7

(5)

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:10 Catterick

Twelfth Knight

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Paul Midgley

Tumbled down the weights last year before undergoing wind surgery; was inclined to pull hard and didn't see it out on his Tapeta comeback, and the suspicion is he'll be back at some point.

12/1

9th

7

(5)

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:10 Catterick

Twelfth Knight

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Paul Midgley

in rear throughout

12/1

5th

1

(10)

29th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Twelfth Knight

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, weakened inside final furlong

10/1

8/1

Form: 31-128 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on turf when landing a 7f handicap at Meydan in January (odds-on fav); good second over 6f one month later; struggled back in Britain when eighth of ten at York four weeks ago; perhaps a shade high in the weights for now.
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No Results Found

11/2

Form: -91213 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Better than ever this year, winning over C&D in April and at Thirsk last month; behind It Just Takes Time and Twelfth Knight here two weeks ago; more minor money perhaps his best hope.
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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

7th

9

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Multiple 6f winner, mainly on softer than good, most recently off current mark at Carlisle last May; inconsistent since and has something to prove back up in trip.

14/1

6th

8

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Leicester

Bay Breeze

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Back on much the same mark as his latest win, an amateur jockeys' race at Carlisle (good to soft) last May; has won on reappearance but he tends to need the run these days.

9/1

Form: -93141 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Admirable handicapper who took another step up the ladder when collaring Twelfth Knight in the last stride here two weeks ago (good to firm); his attitude will continue to stand him in good stead and he's versatile ground-wise; should be in the thick of it once more.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

6

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

It Just Takes Time

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner in 2022, with no joy from nine subsequent visits but most of those were over shorter, whereas his last four wins (elsewhere) have been at about 7f; he's now 1lb lower than when making all at Beverley last September and a case can be made.

40/1

6th

7

(11)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

It Just Takes Time

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner in 2023 but all his subsequent wins have come over 7f+; on dangerous mark but he's faded at big prices in both runs this season and latest was over C&D (eighth of 16) three weeks ago; down the list.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 022-01 CD

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Into the veteran stage now but ran right up to his best when seeing off his nine rivals in a 5f handicap (soft) here in April; return to 6f no problem and every drop of rain to fall would be to his benefit.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Hyperfocus

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D (good to soft) last July but he's lost his way and has been out of sorts this season; now 17lb lower than for that last win but the veteran has a lot to prove.

20/1

115

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Hyperfocus

8st 8lb

T: Tim Easterby

11

(1)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:42 Haydock

Hyperfocus

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time course winner who has tumbled down the weights and runs here for the first time this season; however, this 11yo has been struggling this year and a major turnaround is required.

25/1

Form: 0788-4 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won two valuable Ascot handicaps in the summer of 2021; disappointing in 2022 but he looked to retain some ability when fourth of eight at Ayr on last month's stable debut; cheekpieces now tried; won't mind rain.
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4th

3

(2)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Significantly

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Julie Camacho

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pressed leader over 4f out, weakened inside final furlong

4/1

4th

3

(2)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Significantly

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Julie Camacho

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pressed leader over 4f out, weakened inside final furlong

4/1

7th

2

(7)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Significantly

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Had a fine year in 2023, his first with this stable, when an Ayr Gold Cup win was the highlight; has only run well in one of his four starts this year and hopes rest on a wind operation having a positive effect; second and first in two runs at Newcastle.

5/1

Non-runners

Hyperfocus, Significantly

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £39.60
Straight Forecast £41.88
Tricast £129.75
Trifecta £149.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Twelfth Knight

TOPSPEED:

It Just Takes Time

NEWMARKET:

Open Mind

The Star:

Significantly

RP RATINGS:

Twelfth Knight

The Times:

Twelfth Knight

The Guardian:

Twelfth Knight

D Express:

Twelfth Knight

Daily Record:

Twelfth Knight

Telegraph:

Open Mind

POSTDATA:

It Just Takes Time

Daily Mail:

It Just Takes Time

Daily Mirror:

It Just Takes Time