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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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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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Strike Red

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

8yo who can be in and out but he won at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in April and has run well in defeat on his last two starts, at Epsom (6f, soft) and Newcastle (6f, AW); he was a close second of 14 last time and this C&D winner can be in the mix if he's once more on a going day.

11/2

2nd

14

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Strike Red

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Twice a C&D winner; ended losing run with a hard-fought success at Leicester in April and he ran creditably at Epsom on Derby day; minor money perhaps his best hope.

14/1

4th

13

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Strike Red

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has lost his form a bit in two starts since an April success and is far from certain to raise his game much, having been beaten in this race for the last three years (finishing positions 756).

16/1

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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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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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

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:30 Beverley

It Just Takes Time

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Back in form with three placed efforts this summer; the latest one took his C&D record to 1113; this front-running 8yo remains just 1lb above last winning mark; solid chance.

5/2

3rd

1

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

It Just Takes Time

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

A three-time C&D scorer; right back to his best of late when runner-up in 7f handicaps at Wetherby and Thirsk, caught only late on latter occasion; up 2lb but another bold showing is on the cards.

3/1

2nd

2

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

It Just Takes Time

10st 0lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner who bounced back to his best with second of 14 in 7f Wetherby handicap 12 days ago; up 2lb but he remains 1lb below his last winning mark so merits serious consideration.

4/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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