July 22 / 17.40 Ripon

17.40

Good To Soft

Ripon Racecourse Stable Staff Championships “Confined” Handicap (Won No More Than Two Races)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Ripon Racecourse Stable Staff Championships “Confined” Handicap (Won No More Than Two Races)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 5627-6 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
His last win was two years ago but he's well treated on his best form last season and was a promising sixth of 15 at Doncaster (beaten less than 3l) on his reappearance last week; this return to forecast slower ground is a positive and he has possibilities back up in trip.
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1st

4

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:40 Hamilton

Thornaby Pearl

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (5f) in June and posted a good second of five over C&D 16 days ago; this C&D winner can go well again nudged up 1lb.

3/1

2nd

4

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

19:00 Hamilton

Thornaby Pearl

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Front-runner who won over C&D last August and at Pontefract (5f, good) on June 8 this year; 4l fourth of six at Nottingham (5f, soft) three days later, which may have come too soon; could make a bold bid.

4/1

4th

3

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:52 Nottingham

Thornaby Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Adrian Nicholls

Has course form; 6f and 5f wins have come on a variety of tracks and he's won two of his six 5f runs since having wind surgery, most recently at Pontefract (good; acts well on soft) on Monday; unpenalised for that apprentice win under Oliver Carmichael; leading claims.

9/4

20/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 254795

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Didn't get the best of runs when a fair fifth at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) on Thursday but that took her record to 1-22 and she's 5lb out of the weights here; opposable.
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8th

10

(5)

25th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Zegos Surprise

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Paul Collins

Runner-up a few times this year for Iain Jardine; down the field on debut for new stable; could go well if helped by first-time hood.

14/1

0

11

(10)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Zegos Surprise

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Paul Collins

Sole win (from 24 attempts) came back in March 2021 and this summer's turf form for Iain Jardine has been patchy; however, she's on a competitive mark judged on C&D exploits earlier this year and the return to this course for her stable debut could be a positive; not ruled out.

12/1

OUR TIP

3/1

Form: 222965

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
His sole win came on AW (5f) in February; has mixed record since but he was runner-up over C&D (soft) in April and didn't get the best of runs when a close fifth of 14 at Pontefract last time; still unexposed on turf and he's a big player if he can build on that last run.
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6th

10

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Wreck It Ryley

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

The handicapper has been in command since his runaway win at Leicester (6f, good) in April; today's return to sprinting is in his favour but he's likely to be vulnerable at this level.

40/1

9th

10

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Wreck It Ryley

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Raced exclusively at shorter, gaining most wins over 6f; looks likely to be outstayed and outclassed upped in trip/grade.

66/1

8th

4

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:50 Musselburgh

Wreck It Ryley

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Kept trying when third at Doncaster last time (6f) but was beaten over 3l and he's not looked well handicapped since scoring by 6l in April; he's also only 1-16 over 7f.

10/1

10/1

Form: 6/459

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
4yo who has been well held in all four runs, including on her handicap debut at Newcastle (6f, AW) last month; faded after taking a strong hold in that race and she needs improvement back on turf.
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2nd

1

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Miss Willows

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Simon Whitaker

Ended last season with a success; however, two duck eggs this term help to reflect her inconsistency and leave a big doubt over her current form to boot.

25/1

10th

13

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Miss Willows

8st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Made all, scrambling home at Redcar (7f, Class 6, good to soft; from 3lb lower) last September; showed that same speed before weakening on seasonal reappearance at Thirsk (7f, good; 11th of 14; 25-1) in April; has a tricky draw to navigate, unless electing to go far side.

33/1

2/1

Form: -82241 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the tenth attempt when making all to justify favouritism in a C&D handicap (good) 12 days ago; up 3lb for that narrow success but that was a personal-best effort and he's open to more progress; respected.
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9th

8

(10)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Glendown

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Five wins include one on AW, over C&D in late 2024; beaten under a length three times on turf in 2025 and he wasn't far away in a recent C&D classified event after a short break; weights chance back in a handicap.

10/1

3rd

7

(7)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Glendown

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Multiple turf sprint and C&D winner; losing run stands at 18 starts and although he went close on turf at Redcar in November, he was below par in two AW starts since.

16/1

6

(8)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Glendown

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Close second at Redcar last time; 0-15 this year and ran poorly in last four AW attempts but defied a 10lb higher mark at Southwell a year ago; very attractively handicapped and enters calculations.

4/1

Form: 313260 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Strong traveller who can look good when it all clicks and he's won two handicaps (7f/5.5f) this season; went close off this mark at Leicester last month but he's not matched that form in three runs since and still has something to prove on slow ground; others preferred.
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1st

10

(8)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

South Dakota Sioux

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: John Butler

No problem with conditions and he ran his best race back from a short break when fourth of ten at Lingfield last month (7f, AW); more appealing than many off a dangerous mark.

7/1

1st

10

(8)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

South Dakota Sioux

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: John Butler

No problem with conditions and he ran his best race back from a short break when fourth of ten at Lingfield last month (7f, AW); more appealing than many off a dangerous mark.

7/1

4th

2

(5)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:58 Lingfield (AW)

South Dakota Sioux

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: John Butler

Three of his four wins have been at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) and latest was in January; finished down the field in last two starts but he had an excuse over 6f last time and he could rediscover his spark back up in trip; not ruled out off workable mark.

12/1

Form: 71-775

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Scored at Catterick (5f, good to soft) on his final start last season; has been quiet in his three runs this term but he caught the eye with his late headway at Wolverhampton (fifth of 11) 11 days ago; now 1lb lower than for his win and he looks interesting on this switch back to turf.
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0

8

(2)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:40 Nottingham

Strength n Honour

9st 1lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Christopher Kellett

Signed off for Charlie Fellowes with 5f nursery win at Catterick (good to soft) last September but hasn't shown a great deal for new stable this season (four runs) and is the one with by far the most to prove here.

33/1

7th

2

(5)

22nd Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Ripon

Strength n Honour

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Christopher Kellett

Scored at Catterick (5f, good to soft) on his final start last season; has been quiet in his three runs this term but he caught the eye with his late headway at Wolverhampton (fifth of 11) 11 days ago; now 1lb lower than for his win and he looks interesting on this switch back to turf.

14/1

5th

7

(13)

11th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Strength n Honour

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

took keen hold, held up in rear, pushed along and still plenty to do from 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.00
Straight Forecast £14.33
Trifecta £41.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wreck It Ryley

RP RATINGS:

Glendown

Daily Mail:

Thornaby Pearl

POSTDATA:

Wreck It Ryley

The Times:

Wreck It Ryley

The Guardian:

Wreck It Ryley

The Star:

Wreck It Ryley

Telegraph:

Glendown

Daily Mirror:

Glendown

The Sun:

Glendown

Daily Record:

Glendown

D Express:

Thornaby Pearl